The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Will the English top flight ever be the same again? Jimbo, Julien Laurens, Duncan Alexander and Si Hughes have lots to ponder.

After being ruled to have violated the Premier League’s financial rules for almost a decade, Man City travel to Liverpool on Sunday with the eyes of the world on them. Can Maresca’s men make it six wins out of six against a Liverpool side yet to lose under Iraola?

Spurs are winless and bottom of the table. But could their luck turn against similarly under pressure Man United at Old Trafford?

Champions Arsenal have had three weeks to stew over the 3-0 thrashing by Brighton, as they welcome unbeaten Leeds to the Emirates.

Elsewhere, Glasner goes back to Selhurst Park. And could the Seagulls be champions?

Plus it’s so long Lionel Messi and an almighty Ronaldo ramble as we wrap up the international break.

Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 The Premier League is back - will it ever be the same?
03:13 Ronaldo releases statement
05:29 England 3-0 Czech Republic
10:04 France and Italy riding high
12:47 Elsewhere in the Nations League
15:40 Messi’s bye-bye in Buenos Aires
17:31 Liverpool v Man City preview
32:00 Man United v Spurs
35:36 Arsenal v Leeds
37:43 The rest of the Premier League weekend
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Jimbo is joined by Ian Irving, Michael Cox and Duncan Alexander to celebrate David Beckham, 25 years on from his iconic free kick against Greece.

From East London to global superstardom, he lit up English football with his magical right foot and the red carpets with his good looks.

Not the fastest or the biggest as a kid, he famously practiced relentlessly and was taken under the wing of Alex Ferguson who turned him into one of the Premier League greats, winning 6 Premier League titles and shining as Man Utd won the treble in 99.

A talismanic England captain, he wore his heart on his sleeve and perenially found himself on the front and back pages in a tabloid time.

But having become one of the world's most famous people, do we forget just how good he was?

Produced by Jesse Howard and Charlie Jones.

•Part 1a - What made Beckham special? (00.40)
•Part 1b - The Totally Extra Almanac (08.45)
•Part 2a - Totally Beckstra (11.35)
•Part 2a - A career of two halves? (16.10)
•Part 3a - The red card at France 98’ (19.35)
•Part 3b - The treble season that followed (25.30)
•Part 4a - The ultimate performance vs Greece (36.10)
•Part 4c - The infamous metatarsal (48.55)
•Part 4d - Fame and the end at Man Utd (51.30)
•Part 5a - The Galactico era (53.30)
•Part 5b - The American dream (56.10)
•Part 5c - Defining Beckham (01.04.20)
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Thomas Tuchel’s side are relentless in Rijeka to make it back-to-back wins in the Nations League.

Jimbo, Julien Laurens and Adrian Clarke go live after England inflict Croatia’s biggest ever defeat.

Kane, Bellingham, Gordon and Saka are on song as England race into a 4-0 half-time lead. Were they brilliant or were Slaven Bilic’s team awful? And how many nations have a better front four in world football?

Elsewhere Italy continue their resurgence by denying Zinedine Zidane a win in his first home match as France manager.

Plus Portugal aren’t missing Cristiano, Wales and Northern Ireland win, and Troy Parrott does Troy Parrott things.

Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 Croatia 0-7 England
18:23 Should PSG be worried?
21:25 Northern Ireland win again and Troy Parrott's magic
24:45 Portugal aren't missing Cristiano
28:23 Wales 2-1 Norway
30:27 Greece 2-2 Netherlands - next up Klopp's Germany
33:29 France 1-1 Italy
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It’s been a week unlike any other with Man City ruled to have sham commercial contracts that aided their ascension to the top of English football.

Jimbo is joined by Tom Williams, Tim Spiers, Liam Twomey and Matt Slater to delve deeper.

The Premier League pulled no punches in their official statement of what’s been happening at Manchester City in the last decade. What are the next steps for them, for the owners and for other clubs in the Premier League?

England are on their way to Croatia after two wins out of two in the Nations League. A fixture that brings back fond memories of their World Cup opener in Dallas.

Cristiano Ronaldo is on his way home after leaving the Portugal camp following Jorge Jesus’s decision not to use him against Norway. Could this be the end of CR7’s international career?

Plus France take on in-form Italy in Zidane’s first home game in charge.

Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 More Manchester City with Matt Slater
27:23 England head to Croatia after Czechia victory
35:52 Spain as great as the great Spain team?
38:55 Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp
45:02 Bernardo beef with Odegaard
47:58 Wales, Greece and more
50:17 France v Italy preview
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Jimbo is joined by Liam Twomey, Michael Cox and Adrian Clarke to celebrate Cesc Fabregas.

Born and raised in Catalonia, he came through the famous La Masia, but at just 16 decided to head to Arsene Wenger's Arsenal.

It wasn't long before he was in the first team, eventually replacing the great Patrick Vieira and becoming the complete midfielder.

Was it a case of right player wrong time for Cesc though? He narrowly missed both Arsenal and Barcelona's peak years, before eventually finding sustained sucess at Chelsea.

And having been famous for his vision and assists, what next for his promising coaching career?

Plus a Cesc themed quiz question.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.

•Part 1a - Fabregas - What made him special? (00.40)
•Part 1b - Producer Charlie’s Fabregas themed quiz question (03.35)
•Part 1c - The Totally Extra Almanac (04.42)
•Part 2a - Cesc, the assist king (11.00)
•Part 2b - Leaving La Masia at 16 (22.30)
•Part 2c - Struggles to win with Arsenal (26.50)
•Part 2d - The forced move to Barca (29.30)
•Part 3a - Cesc’s Spain career (32.25)
•Part 3b - His move back to Barca (36.35)
•Part 4a - The Chelsea years (42.10)
•Part 4b - Mourinho’s missing piece (44.30)
•Part 4c - The Conte years (50.00)
•Part 4d - An early end to his peak? (53.20)
•Part 5a - Como and becoming a coach (56.20)
•Part 5b - The answer to the quiz question (01.06.10)
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