Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Robyn Cowen, and Philippe Auclair to discuss all the weekend's football in the latest Guardian Football Weekly podcast. Arsenal are now just two wins away from the Premier League title after a dramatic late VAR call denied West Ham United an injury-time equalizer. The panel debates whether Pablo fouled David Raya, if Arsenal were lucky, or if Chris Kavanagh made the correct decision on the biggest VAR call of the season. They also question whether Arsenal have been hoisted by their own set-piece petard and how many replays are too many.
Title Race Heats Up
Manchester City kept the pressure on with a 3-0 win over Brentford, while Liverpool fans booed Arne Slot after another frustrating draw against Chelsea. Bournemouth continue their unlikely push for a Champions League place, Brighton bounced back emphatically, and Spurs' survival hopes remain alive ahead of their trip to Leeds.
Spygate and Other Stories
In Scotland, Celtic gained the advantage in the Old Firm derby. The Championship playoffs are overshadowed by Spygate 2.0, as Southampton are charged over alleged playoff spying. Rochdale made a dramatic return to the EFL. The Women's FA Cup semi-finals also took place. Philippe Auclair questions the growing petition to kick out Kylian Mbappé.
Chapters
- 00:00 - Coming up...
- 01:15 - Biggest VAR decision of all time?
- 22:07 - City still chasing in vain
- 24:16 - Boos ring around Anfield for Slot
- 31:50 - Should Iraola really leave?
- 33:41 - All eyes on Europe for Villa and Palace
- 37:41 - Tuchel casts eye over England stars
- 39:30 - Anderson rescues point
- 40:31 - Bruno, POTY?
- 42:22 - Fitba corner
- 43:34 - Spygate II
- 55:31 - Mbappe OUT petition
