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Lisandro Martínez has hit out at the Manchester United hierarchy, blaming the lack of investment as their dismal start to the season continued. He may have the support of some fans but will he have the support of the dressing room?Meanwhile, Millwall manager Alex Neil criticised ...  Show more

Manchester City's first game since being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations ended in victory as they outclassed Liverpool at Anfield. But does every victory of theirs feel hollow and taint the competition?Meanwhile, Michael Carrick may be feeling the p ...  Show more

Roy Hodgson is under fire from fans after losing Crystal Palace’s 3rd round FA Cup replay at Everton. Jordan Henderson is close to joining Ajax in a permanent move, with his contract at Saudi club Al-Ettifaq set to be terminated. Wales and Gloucester winger Louis Rees-Zammit is t ...  Show more

Hosted by Andy Goldstein, we kick it off by looking back at last night's Premier League fixture between Aston Villa and Southampton, we hear from both managers Steven Gerrard and Ralph Hasenhuttl. We also preview this weekend's GameDay on talkSPORT from Pep Guardiola. Former Arse ...  Show more

The Independent's chief football writer Miguel Delaney joins Vicky and Darren this week to discuss Chelsea's decision to appoint Mauricio Pochettino, how Big Sam is getting on at Leeds and where Declan Rice might end up if he leaves West Ham. We also look at the reasons behind So ...  Show more

Essential Football is back fresh on the heels of the news Steven Gerrard has been sacked as Aston Villa boss and with three big games for Ron Walker, Pete Smith, Declan Olley and Jack Wilkinson to preview in the shape of Chelsea vs Man Utd, Southampton vs Arsenal and Tottenham vs ...  Show more