It’s an Italian job in the Champions League! Dotun and Andy are joined by Jonathan Johnson to ask whether three Serie A clubs in the last eight indicates a proper revival.

But there’s a crisis facing France and Portugal - why? The European Conference League, baby! We explain how it’s swinging coefficients like nobody’s business. Plus, everyone apart from Dotun has it in for the Slovenian league and Jonathan talks us through PSG’s latest Groundhog Day.

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Former Crystal Palace star Clint Morrison has discussed William Saliba’s presence in the Arsenal team.

The Gunners face Palace in their next game and the Eagles will play the league leaders days after their manager was sacked.

Everton defeated Arsenal after changing managers earlier in the season to show that the new manager bounce is real.

Palace could also do that and Morrison believes it could be a problem for Arsenal if Saliba misses the game.

He told Premier League Productions:

Gabby Agbonlahor does not believe Ben White is good enough to be Arsenal’s main right-back, but the former attacker is also not convinced by Denzel Dumfries, who has been linked with a move to the Emirates.

The Inter Milan wing-back is one of the finest in Europe, but he is used to playing on the wings in a three-at-the-back system.

Arsenal plays with four at the back, with White playing as their right-back for much of this season and the defender has done well.

But he does not convince Agbonlahor, who continues to insist the defender is not good enough. He has again urged Arsenal to find someone better.

He tells Football Insider:

Moises Caicedo was the subject of transfer interest from Arsenal in January and the Gunners are reportedly still keen on signing him.

The Ecuador international has signed a new contract at Brighton, which should discourage Arsenal from thinking about his signature.

However, that hasn’t been the case and the Gunners look set to reignite their interest in the 21-year-old at the end of the season.

But former Scottish player Tam McManus says it makes no sense for them to spend up to £90million on his services because he will not even be the first choice at the Emirates.

He tells Football Insider:

Crystal Palace co-owner Steve Parish insists the mood at the club is good ahead of their match against Arsenal after Patrick Vieira was sacked as the club’s manager.

Veira was booted out after his team’s winless 2023 continued, pushing them closer to the relegation spots.

The Eagles had a good start to the season but have not been in great shape in the last few months, which cost the former Arsenal midfielder his job.

Mikel Arteta’s side has just been eliminated from the Europa League and is expected to get back to winning ways in the game.

This means Palace is facing another tough test, yet Parish insists the mood is good at Selhurst Park.

Arsenal lost William Saliba to injury in their penalty shootout defeat to Sporting Club in the Europa League.

The Gunners remain the leading club in the Premier League and can now turn their attention towards winning the competition as they have no other commitments.

Their next game will be against managerless Crystal Palace and it is the first of their must-win games between now and the end of the season.

The Gunners will want to field their best players in the fixture and one man their fans want to see on the field is Saliba.

However, the French defender is still a doubt and a report in the Daily Mail claims Arsenal is still sweating over his fitness ahead of the game.

Thierry Henry has been named one of the contenders for the USA Men’s National Team job as the organisation in charge concludes its investigation into coach Gregg Berhalter.

The current coach had been suspended for a while as his outside work conduct is investigated and it remains unclear if they will reinstate him.

However, should a change of coach be needed, a report in the Daily Mail says Henry is interested in the role.

The Arsenal legend has struggled to make a name for himself as a manager after unsuccessful stints as the gaffer of AS Monaco and CF Montreal.

He was on the coaching staff of Roberto Martinez with Belgium but was overlooked for the job when Martinez left.

It is said that money buys success in the Premier League, but that may not be entirely true, especially if Arsenal wins the league this season.

The Gunners have spent admirably well in the last two transfer windows to bolster their squad and are reaping the rewards.

Gabriel Martinelli has recently signed a new contract at the club and it is believed to be for huge money.

The club will reward its stars with big-money deals, but that still will not mean they have bought their way to success.

A report in The Sun has revealed the wage bill of clubs in the Premier League and Arsenal came sixth.

Martin Odegaard believes being eliminated from the Europa League means Arsenal will turn their focus towards winning the Premier League.

The Gunners are out of every cup competition in this campaign and now have just a few games to go in the league.

They have a five-point cushion on Manchester City at the top of the league table and want to end the term as champions.

This means dropping out from the Europa League can be a blessing because they will now have enough time to rest and prepare for each league game.

The club captain believes this means every league game is a must-win for them now.

AC Milan has been credited with an interest in Folarin Balogun and they are not giving up on adding him to their squad.

The Englishman is on loan at Reims from Arsenal and continues to show great form at the Ligue 1 club.

Mikel Arteta’s side is also doing well in England, with Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard, Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Martinelli taking turns to play in the number nine role at the Emirates.

This means Balogun will struggle to play when he returns and the attacker will not want that.

Football Insider reveals Milan continues to monitor him and the Italian club is keen to ensure he joins them.

Arsenal was desperate to add Moises Caicedo to their squad in the January transfer window and tabled some bids for his signature.

Brighton insisted he was not for sale and rejected all those offers for him and the midfielder signed a contract extension with the Seagulls.

That decision seemed to suggest the South Coast club has now secured his future and should make it easier for them to keep him at the club for the long term.

Arsenal added Jorginho to their squad instead, but in the summer, they are expected to add a new man to their midfield.

Several midfielders are on their radar, but a report on Football Insider claims they will likely return for Caicedo.

Vish is back! Man United are back! Bums are back!

Marcus, Vish, Jim and Pete discuss Wout Weghorst’s caress of some important Liverpool signage and the FA finally taking a stand on Arsenal’s celebrations and investigating just what it’s all about. Plus, Vish exposes his true title race allegiances and Pete unloads on Two Door Cinema Club, for some reason.

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After 11 years, Milan are back in the last eight of the Champions League. Dotun and Andy are joined by Nicky Bandini who explains just how it clicked for this young, inexperienced team last night. Maybe Spurs gave a helping hand.

But guess who it didn’t click for? After another early exit, we ask whether it’s finally - finally - time for PSG to rip up their Galactique model and start again, while Andy has a huge theory about the futures of Neymar and Kylian Mbappé…

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Marcus and Luke struggle to stay awake through some Champions League drudgery, as Spurs went out with a whimper against Milan. At least the score improved from the first leg!

We wonder if Antonio Conte’s heading for departures and what Spurs fans can reasonably expect from this team. There’s also some mocking reserved for another early PSG exit and we bid a fond farewell to Scott Parker’s brief stint in Belgium. 

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All aboard HMS Potter! That yellow smoke around Stamford Bridge had us thinking we were watching Spongebob Squarepants’ gender reveal, but actually we were watching a hugely important Champions League win for Chelsea!

Pete, David and Vish discuss what it all means for Potter and his boys, whether Kai Havertz will ever escape Joelinton jail, and Vish explains why Scott Parker’s wardrobe is making his life difficult.

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Joseph Kevin Keegan OBE. A man who needs no introduction. Serial winner, chiselled adonis and universally adored legend. So why has so much bad luck befallen such a nice man?

Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete assemble for a joyous look at one of our favourite football sons. For every Ballon d’Or win, a bag of smashed Bulgarian pottery. For every UEFA Cup victory, a severe bicycle crash on national TV. For every bit of Entertainers magic, a red card for getting punched in the face.

It’s all here. Join us.

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Marcus thinks the Man United players should drive their Shame Cars™ to training this morning. He’s on hand with Luke, Jim and Pete to pore over Liverpool’s demolition job, as Bruno Fernandes lost his head on the pitch and Gary Neville lost his head in the studio.

Elsewhere, wild celebrations at the Emirates get interrupted by a lost child - at least Richard Keys approved of them this time. Luke also questions whether James Ward-Prowse offers anything other than free kicks. Would you expect him to think anything else?

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Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete turn the spotlight back on Newcastle’s owners, as news emerges that they *might* have some association with Saudi Arabia. Who’d have thought?

We also wonder if Brother Brendy can lead Leicester to salvation (14th) and shrug off Gary Neville’s spooky premonitions hanging over Liverpool. Plus, José Mourinho reaches peak José Mourinho at an Under-14s game.

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After 315 days on the sidelines, Paul Pogba is back on the pitch for Juventus. And from the reception he got last night, he’s back in his spiritual home.

Can he change the mood in Turin? Dotun, Andy and David discuss that after putting Barcelona under the microscope. How have they struggled so much in Europe while dominating in La Liga? And why are some Barcelona fans calling for Xavi’s dismissal?

Plus, Milan’s secret weapon against Spurs and celebrating 40 years of Pepe.

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WARNING: Southampton fans, look away now. Luke’s rolling his sleeves up for this one.

Marcus and Luke convene for a full Prem and FA Cup round-up after a packed night of football, where Roy Keane chose violence, Ally McCoist had the best time of his life, and Marcus exposes himself as a fickle b*****d. 

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