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Route One

Welcome to Route One! It’s football. Fast. No faff. On Monday, we"ll tell you everything you need to know from the weekend just gone. On Friday, we"ll tell you everything you need to know ahead of the weekend to come. We cover the big five leagues: England, Spain, Germany, Italy and, oh go on then, France. We also keep an eye on Scotland, the EFL and WSL. Route One. It’s Football. Fast. No Faff.

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12:48

Can Man Utd make it three-in-a-row?

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2025/10/24

With Manchester United looking genuinely decent at Liverpool and searching for a third straight win against Brighton, Adam Bate discusses whether Ruben Amorim is finally showing signs of turning it around.After Nottingham Forest won only their second game of the season, inflicting Porto’s first defeat, we ask Matt Davies-Adams how Sean Dyche’s first week at the helm has been. It’s the first Clasico of the season and so Feargal Brennan is on hand to preview Real Madrid’s chances of reversing a run

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11:11

Are Spurs okay?

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2025/10/23

Tottenham picked up a good point last night, but that’s really only half the story. They were under the cosh for most of the game and only escaped a drubbing thanks to Vicario between the sticks. Danny Kelly assesses the situation for us. And do you remember when Southampton beat Wrexham on the opening day of the season? They’ve only won a single Championship game since then. Is Will Still in trouble? George Rees-Julian is here. Presenter: Iain Macintosh Audio Producer: Simon Watts Social &

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10:19

Is Rashford now a genuine starter for Barca?

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2025/10/22

With Marcus Rashford flying for Barcelona, we speak to The Athletic’s Dermot Corrigan to explain his early impact in Spain.Norwich were preparing for a promotion push in the summer and may well be in a relegation battle now. Si Watts is on hand to talk us through their rapid decline. We have all the details from a historic night of Champions League action, a great victory for collective protest in the face of endless expansion, and a potentially ominous development for one struggling Premier

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8:52

Are West Ham doomed?

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2025/10/21

After West Ham were brutally reacquainted with reality by Brentford, we ask Benji Lanyado if this is the nadir for the Hammers.As Rangers finally end their managerial search with Danny Röhl, we get Joe Crann’s perspective on what kind of manager the Gers are getting. We have news of an historic title win in Europe, details of perhaps the greatest Sunday League side of all time, and an update on one increasingly impressive manager in one of Europe’s major leagues who just signed a contract

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14:08

Who’s to blame for Liverpool’s slump?

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2025/10/20

Liverpool have been defeated again and it doesn’t get much more painful than losing to Manchester United at Anfield. So what’s going wrong? Is it the formation, the players, the managers? We ask Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap. Harry Kane seemed to be playing in every position at once during Der Kalssiker; what was that all about, Seb Stafford Bloor? And are Inter the new favourites for the Serie A title. DAZN commentator Ollie Wilson tells us more. Presenter: Iain Macintosh Audio Producer:

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10:59

Are Arsenal about to go into hyperdrive?

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2025/10/17

Arsenal were dealt a rough hand by the fixture computer, but it’s levelling out now. They face Fulham tomorrow, the first of a decent run of games up to the next international break. Can they take advantage and take control of the title race. Tim Stillman is here to discuss.It’s Der Klassiker in Germany this weekend and we’ve just got the slightest inkling that there might be a shock on the cards because Borussia Dortmund seem to be good again. Seb Stafford Bloor is here to tell us more. And

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9:33

Crunch time for Arne Slot

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2025/10/16

Liverpool face Manchester United this Sunday and we’re talking formations with Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap. Is the 4-2-3-1 a problem? Is it actually a 4-2-3-1? Is this even anything to do with tactics? It’s a big weekend for Ange Postecoglu as well, Nottingham Forest face Chelsea and his job is on the line. What are his chances of survival, Matt Davis Adams? Plus, we take a look at the foot of the Championship and check in on Sheffield United with Jimmy Smith of the Blades

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11:27

Can anyone stop Spain next summer?

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2025/10/15

England have been excellent in qualifying, but they’re only going to be second favourites at best next summer, aren’t they? Spain have played four, won four, scored 15 and conceded none, and they’ve done it all with scores of key players missing. Dermot Corrigan gives us the lowdown.And is Graham Potter set to take over at Sweden? We’re chatting to Patrick Syk of Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet about his prospects. Presenter: Iain Macintosh Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle Social & Web: Lola

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10:54

Are England actually really good?

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2025/10/14

While other nations are scrapping about trying to secure World Cup qualification, England could have the whole thing wrapped up two games before the end. All they have to do is not mess up in Latvia tonight…So how good are they? Will they be second favourites next summer behind Spain? Adrian Clarke is here to discuss. And what sort of week has it been for Wales? One of courage under fire, or of missed opportunities. Tom Williams is here. Presenter: Iain Macintosh Audio Producer: Helena

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10:47

Wilshere gets the Luton job

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2025/10/13

Jack Wilshere is the new manager of Luton Town, so how do we think that’s going to go? He’s had a good apprenticeship, he’s worked with young players, he’s done his coaching, he’s got a fine assistant in Chris Powell. Adrian Clarke gives his thoughts. Scotland have done it again; by which I mean played appallingly and still won. JJ Bull returns to give his verdict. And we’ve got all the news and views from the other big stories in football including Rangers being rejected by Steven Gerrard and

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10:41

Is Tuchel right? Are England fans too quiet?

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2025/10/10

Thomas Tuchel took a swing at England’s fans last night for not creating a good atmosphere at Wembley. Has he got a point? We speak to England regular James Welham. And how on earth did Scotland beat Greece? JJ Bull is here to, well, be just as confused as everyone else. And we’ve got another round of Heavy Metal Football Statistics. And you’ll never believe who the dirtiest team in the Premier League is… Presenter: Iain Macintosh Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle Social & Web: Lola Katz

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11:17

Does Amorim deserve three more years?

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2025/10/09

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has said that Ruben Amorim needs three years at Old Trafford, but is that plausible? Or even desirable? Does time guarantee success?Plus, we talk to Seb Stafford Bloor about Germany, who seem to be sleep walking into a very dangerous situation. And we’ve got more heavy metal football statistics. But don’t worry. This time, we’ve plugged the guitar in… Presenter: Iain Macintosh Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle Social & Web: Lola Katz Roberts,

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11:10

Is there any hope for Sheffield Wednesday?

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2025/10/08

Things are looking really bleak at Sheffield Wednesday. We speak to Joe Crann from The Sheffield Star to see if there’s any chance that the situation will improve. The situation has certainly improved at Aston Villa. After six games without a win, they’ve won four on the spin. What changed? We asked Sam Tighe from ESPN. And we’ve got more Heavy Metal Football Statistics for you, largely focused on the time honoured question of whether Manchest United are improving or not… Presenter: Iain

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13:17

Why doesn’t Harry Kane want to come home?

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2025/10/07

Harry Kane has said that he’s no longer so keen on a return to the Premier League, but why? We ask Seb Stafford Bloor why he might be staying at Bayern for a while longer yet. And how has Nick Waltemade settled into life at Newcastle? Pretty well, according to George Caulkin, Plus, Watford sack another manager and we’ve got a great big pile of heavy metal football statistics for you. Presenter: Iain Macintosh Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle Video Editor: Deane Thrussell Video Producer: Shaun

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11:34

Why do Liverpool keep losing?

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2025/10/06

Liverpool lost again, but is it really as bad as some people are making out? We don’t think so and we got Tony Evans, host of Walk On, to give his verdict. Barcelona had a bad week too, beaten by PSG and thrashed by Sevilla, what’s happened there is precisely the question we asked The Athletic’s Dermot Corrigan. Plus, we say farewell to Steve Bruce, sacked by Blackpool at the weekend and probably done with football management after nearly 30 years. Farewell, brave warrior. Presenter: Iain

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13:54

Chelsea to exploit Liverpool’s frailties?

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2025/10/03

This was shaping up to be a tough week for Chelsea, but has it become a much tougher week, and fixture, for Liverpool? Neil Atkinson gives his view.What will happen first… Ange Postcegolou wins a game at Nottingham Forest or Evangelos Marinakis wielding his axe for the second time this season? Matt Davies-Adams discusses that one. Can Borussia Dortmund keep their unbeaten start to the season going against RB Leipzig? Seb Stafford-Bloor previews that one and brings us up to speed with Dortmund’s

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10:46

Is Arsenal’s superpower ‘being boring’?

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2025/10/02

Mikel Arteta’s defence-first strategy has received a lot of flak this season. Rather than being a problem, is it actually a unique strength no one else has? We ask Tim Stillman.Frank Lampard is proving Coventry’s great form last season was no fluke. Adrian Clarke joins us to discuss whether Lampard has now fully restored his reputation? We ask which of the recently departed Man Utd players had the best night in the Champions League, look at a curious appointment at Rangers, and discuss two teams

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11:14

Has too much change unsettled Liverpool? (...and has...

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2025/10/01

How much change is too much change? Maybe this much for Liverpool. We ask Jon Mackenzie to discuss the Reds’ tactical problems.Will Still was without a win at Southampton since opening day until last night when they beat Sheffield United. We ask George Rhys-Julian whether Saints can now kick on. In today’s Rock and Roll Statistics, we take a look at Santiago Mourino, Villarreal’s free signing who leads Europe’s top five leagues for tackles and interceptions. Presenter: Iain Macintosh Audio

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12:10

Mourinho to crank up the pressure on Maresca? (...and...

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2025/09/30

Ahead of a crucial Champions League clash for Chelsea, we look ahead to what could be a definitive week for Enzo Maresca.We speak to Benji Lanyado after Nuno Espirito Santo comes in and immediately improves West Ham. Rock and roll statistics returns and we cast our eye over some of the lesser spotted occurrences this season including one player in the form of his life in Serie A. And we’ll point you in the direction of a packed night of Champions League, Championship, and National League

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14:49

Are Arsenal over the hard part? (...and is Julian...

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2025/09/29

Arsenal were given an extremely tricky start to the Premier League with games against Liverpool, Manchester City and Newcastle. But they’ve come out of it just two points off the top. Scarlet Katz Roberts is impressed. And what on earth happened in Madrid at the weekend? Dermot Corrigan is here to evaluate Julian Alavarez. Plus, we’ve got all the rest of the scores and news ahead of another big week of European football. Presenter: Iain Macintosh Audio Producer: Helena Fremantle Video Editor:

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