In this episode of The Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet, Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes are joined by football finance expert Kieran Maguire. We get an update on the ongoing case surrounding Manchester City. If the club is found guilty, what could the future of the Premier League look like? The team debates what a fair punishment would be and how it could reshape the league’s landscape.

The conversation then shifts to Liverpool, as lifelong fan Gareth shares his perspective on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s potential move to Real Madrid. Are Liverpool fans being unfair in their criticism of the transfer?

Manchester United’s midfield also comes under the spotlight, with questions raised about how the club can get the best out of Kobbie Mainoo following his dip in form under Rúben Amorim. What has changed in his performances, and can he rediscover his best form in Amorim's system?

The team also discusses Aston Villa’s balancing act between the Champions League and FA Cup, Arsenal’s ongoing striker dilemma, and who Mikel Arteta should target in the summer transfer window.

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00:00 - Intro

02:48 - Manchester City

16:58 - The Winning Track

21:20 - City Continued

25:27 - Liverpool

26:34 - Trent Alexander-Arnold

31:32 - Everton

35:05 - Arsenal

40:35 - Manchester United

47:10 - Brighton

49:20 - Ipswich Town

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In this episode of the Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet, Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes are joined by former Premier League (and current Gladiators!) referee Mark Clattenburg.

The show kicks off with Mark opening up about his role as Referee Consultant at Nottingham Forest, including the backlash that came with that.

We'll hear about player conflicts - including Craig Bellamy and Adam Lallana - as well as his heated relationship with with Jurgen Klopp, plus Jose Mourinho’s charm.

Mark then delves into his controversial refereeing decisions, the impact of VAR and the difficulty of dealing with social media backlash. Plus, we get the reason behind Clattenburg’s tattoos, the highs and lows of his career and officiating major finals.

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00:00 – Intro

01:52 – Mark Clattenburg at Nottingham Forest

07:13 – Referees Declaring Their Football Team

15:06 – Mark Clattenburg’s Role as Referee Consultant at Nottingham Forest

19:00 – Mark Clattenburg’s Journey to Refereeing

22:18 – Mark Clattenburg’s Clash with Craig Bellamy + Adam Lallana

27:17 – The Impact of Social Media on Referees

31:50 – Manchester United’s Mind Games and Jose Mourinho’s Charm

33:11 – Clattenburg’s Clash with Jurgen Klopp

37:08 – Refereeing Bayern Munich v Barcelona in the Champions League

39:51 – Refereeing Mistakes in the Merseyside Derby

43:26 – Champions League Final: Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid

46:53 – Clattenburg’s Tattoos

49:50 – Clattenburg’s Thoughts on VAR

53:06 – Do Referees Have an Agenda Against Certain Clubs?

55:48 – The Best Referee in the Premier League Right Now + Chat on Added Time

01:06:10 – What Rule in Football Would Mark Clattenburg Change?

01:09:07 – Flav Takes on a Tottenham Hotspur Quiz

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In this episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet, Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes headline a lively, action-packed show - starting with Liverpool’s shocker in the Carabao Cup final and Newcastle’s historic first trophy in 70 years. But do Eddie Howe and Dan Burn now deserve statues?

We also break down Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s recent media appearances, including his exclusive chat with Gary Neville on The Overlap, and ask the fans what they really think about Man United’s proposed new stadium.

Rory is worried about Chelsea under Enzo Maresca and if they don’t get UCL will Cole Palmer leave? There’s debate on the end of an era at Goodison Park, growing excitement around Nottingham Forest’s Champions League push, plus questions over Spurs' woeful form under Ange Postecoglou.

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00:00 Intro

00:44 Everton Quiz Challenge

04:01 Carabao Cup Final Reactions

08:40 Liverpool's Performance Analysis

26:21 Arsenal's Season and Future Prospects

30:12 Chelsea's Struggles

39:45 Manchester United's Recent Form

50:31 Manchester City's Rebuild & Charges

57:10 Tottenham's Managerial Dilemma

01:00:38 Nottingham Forest's Champions League Ambitions

01:05:46 Everton's Farewell to Goodison Park

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