The Debate

The Times sports correspondent Martin Hardy and The Athletic's David Ornstein discuss Saudi's $2 billion bid to buy tennis and their evergrowing involvement in sport.They also discuss Arsenal's victory over Porto in the Champions League as they now head into the quarter-finals. Plus, whether or not Eddie Howe will keep his job until the end of the season following a spell of very rocky form. 

The Independent's Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney and football editor for the Sun Charlie Wyett react to another star performance from Cole Palmer as Chelsea beat Newcastle - but should he be in England's Euro 2024 squad? They also discuss the standoff between the Premier League and the EFL over a new funding structure. Plus, could Ederson's injury in Manchester CIty's draw with Liverpool prove decisive in the title race, with the goalkeeper in a race to be fit for a crucial clash with Arsenal? 

The Times’ Chief Sports Reporter Martyn Ziegler is joined by Dave Kidd of the Sun, and they preview the title showdown between Liverpool and Manchester City on Sunday. They also discuss the news that a joint task force, that includes Gary Neville, has been revealed by Manchester United to help redevelop the Old Trafford area. Both also react to the news that Max Verstappen has appeared to deliver an ultimatum to Red Bull about his future, as the off-track issues continue for the team.

The Guardian’s Jonatahn Liew and Jason Bart of the Telegraph join us on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Liverpool’s impressive win in the Europa League ahead of their huge clash with Manchester City.They react to Chrstian Horner’s plea for the intrusion of his family to stop after his accuser was suspended by Red Bull. They also discuss Erling Haaland hitting back at Trent Alexander-Arnold’s claims that winning trophies means more to Liverpool fans.

Sam Wallace from the Telegraph and David Ornstein from the Athletic discuss the biggest taking points from the back pages. Stories include Manchester United's search for Erik ten Hag's replacement, should the Dutchman leave the club. The fallout at Red Bull continues as Max Verstappen defends his dad's comments about the tenure of Christian Horner. Bayern Munich are current favourites, ahead of Liverpool, to appoint Xabi Alonso as their new manager.

John Cross of The Mirror and Riath Al-Sammarrai from the Daily Mail join Teddy Draper to discuss tomorrow's big talking points and they start with the brilliance of Harry Kane after scoring a brace in Bayern Munich's 3-0 win over Lazio in the Champions League. Erling Haaland's press conference is then discussed after toying with the idea of a move away from Manchester City, whilst Liverpool and Egypt battle over Mohamed Salah's availability after his injury in the African Cup of Nations. John Cross then talks about a piece he's written on how a trip to Dubai seemed to turn Arsenal's form around. Finally, does Francis Ngannou have a chance against Anthony Joshua on Friday?

ESPN's Mark Ogden and The Independent's Miguel Delaney join David Garrido to discuss Arsenal's thumping 6-0 Premier League win over Sheffield United. They also talk about Phil Foden's impressive recent form for Manchester City and ask whether Erik ten Hag will still be in charge of Manchester United next season.

Sky Sports' Teddy Draper is joined by The Sun's Charlie Wyett and Martin Hardy from The Times as they discuss the possibility of Graham Potter heading to Old Trafford, Why Pep Guardiola 'feels sorry' for Manchester United and Eddie Howe's reaction to Julian Nagelsmann being linked to Newcastle.

Sky Sports' David Garrido is joined by Jonathan Liew of The Guardian and The Daily Mirror's John Cross as the panel talk about the latest hot topics from the sporting world. Tonight's episode includes discussions around Marcus Rashford's latest interview published via The Players' Tribune, Erik ten Hag's issue with Fulham's Tik Tok channel and the current state of affairs regarding Red Bull principle Christian Horner.

Teddy Draper is joined by Sam Wallace of The Telegraph and David Ornstein of The Atheletic to discuss a busy night of FA Cup action as Chelsea squeezed past Championship side Leeds United, Manchester United scored a dramatic late winner at Nottingham Forest and Jurgen Klopp's young Liverpool side impressed again as they beat Southampton 3-0 at Anfield.

Mark Ogden of ESPN and Dave Kidd from The Sun discuss all the latest sports stories, including Man City's rampage at Luton in the FA Cup where they came away with a 6-2 win. They also look ahead to the Manchester derby, as it seems there are tensions between Erik Ten Hag and Marcus Rashford. Mauricio Pochettino also hits back at suggestions his job is under pressure, as they discuss what expectations Chelsea are currently facing.

The Telegraph's Jason Burt and The Independent's Miguel Delaney join David Fulton on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Everton's point deduction, David Moyes' stance after his West Ham team defeated Brentford 4-2, and whether Mauricio Pochettino will be able to revive Chelsea after the team lost the Carabao Cup to Liverpool.

The Times’ Charlotte Dunker joins Andy Dunn from the Daily Mirror to discuss the headlines from Saturday’s back pages, including the build-up to the Carabao Cup final on Sunday between Chelsea and Liverpool. Erik ten Hag has revealed that in-form striker Rasmus Hojlund will be ruled out of next weekend’s Manchester derby, but how will that injury effect United’s push for a top-four finish? The panel also reviews the big stories from the cricket, rugby union and Formula One.

David Garrido is joined by Jonathan Liew from The Guardian and Martin Hardy from The Times to discuss the biggest stories from the back pages including taxpayers won’t fund Manchester United’s new stadium and United boss Erik ten Hag needs Champions League football to keep his job. Former Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart is to retire at the end of the season. England captain Jamie George opens up on the agony of losing his mum during the Six Nations. England pick Ollie Robinson and Shoaib Bashir for England’s fourth Test against India.

David Ornstein of The Athletic and Craig Hope of the Daily Mail join Teddy Draper to look ahead at tomorrow’s headlines. Liverpool earn a crucial three points in the title race after beating Luton. Do they have the edge over Manchester City and despite injury setbacks, should they defeat Chelsea in this weekend’s EFL Cup final? Meanwhile, Arsenal lose to Porto in their first leg of the Champions League, but are they still fancied to win at home? Sir Jim Ratcliffe has big words on the future of Manchester United – Can he deliver? Finally, Ben Stokes is set to bowl again for England in their fourth Test against India.

The Telegraph's Jason Burt and The Daily Mail's Riath Al-Samarrai join Teddy Draper to discuss Sir Jim Ratcliffe completing a deal to buy a minority stake in Manchester United. They also talk about Manchester City's 1-0 Premier League win over Brentford and address Liverpool's mounting injury list ahead of the League Cup final.

Sky Sports' Will Perry is joined by The Sun's Charlie Wyatt and The Independent's Miguel Delaney to discuss the latest topics and news from the sporting world, including new Crystal Palace Boss Oliver Glasner, Bayern Munich's potential appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the panel also looking into whether or not David Raya is proving his doubters wrong at Arsenal.

Sky Sports' Teddy Draper is joined by David Ornstein from The Athletic and Dave Kidd from The Sun as the panel discuss the latest topics and news from the sporting world, including whether Jurgen Klopp has named Xabi Alonso as his successor and the sad news that legendary cyclist Sir Chris Hoy has been diagnosed with cancer.

The Guardian's Jonathan Liew and talkSport's Shebahn Aherne join David Garrido to discuss Christian Horner, who spoke for the first time since allegations of inappropriate behaviour emerged. They also talk about Crystal Palace's Roy Hodgson being taken to hospital after he was 'taken ill' during training and Kylian Mbappe has told PSG he plans on leaving the club at the end of this season.

Jason Burt of The Telegraph and ESPN's Mark Ogden explain why Manchester United's pursuit of Newcastle's sporting director Dan Ashworth is a headline move in the Premier League. Plus, with Trent Alexander-Arnold ruled out of the League Cup final, what does that mean for Liverpool's chances of lifting silverware in Jurgen Klopp's final season in charge of the club and is Wayne Rooney really going to take up YouTube boxing?