The Debate

David Garrido is joined by the Telegraph’s Sam Wallace and Jonathan Liew of the Guardian to reflect on the leading sporting stories on Friday’s back pages. The decision to scrap FA Cup replays from next season has brought strong condemnation from the EFL, with the decision being branded as ‘an absolute disgrace’. Jurgen Klopp managed his last game for Liverpool in Europe after their 3-1 defeat to Atalanta in the Europa League but are the wheels falling off their season? Emi Martinez was Aston Villa’s hero as he saved two penalties in their shootout win against Lille and saw them progress to the Europa Conference League semi-finals.

Teddy Draper is joined by David Ornstein from The Athletic and Riath Al-Samarrai from The Daily Mail to discuss Wednesday's Champions League matches as Arsenal lose in Munich and Real Madrid defeat Manchester City on penalties.

The Sun's Charlie Wyett and Martin Hardy from The Times discuss Jude Bellingham's demands for more anti-racism measures and why the England midfielder turned down a move to Manchester City for Real Madrid. Plus, Harry Kane prepares to face an old foe in the Champions League and Rory McIlroy hits back at LIV rumours.

The Independent's Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney and the Telegraph's Chief Football Correspondent Jason Burt join Nick Powell to discuss the biggest stories from the back pages. Chelsea thrash a sorry Everton, courtesy of four goals from the Blues' talisman Cole Palmer. 777 Partners' takeover of Everton is thrown into fresh doubt as the proposed new owners seek more time amid a race for extra funding. Plus, tributes pour in for former England spinner 'Deadly' Derek Underwood, who passed away at the age 78.

The Mirrors chief football writer John Cross and The Daily Mail's Heather Dewar join Teddy Draper to reflect on the biggest stories from the back pages. They discuss if Tiger Woods has a chance of coming out on top at The Masters, if Erling Haaland can be counted as as world-class player and Erik Ten Hag's search for a striker. 

The Guardian's Jonathan Liew and The Telegraph's Sam Wallace join Dave Fulton to discuss the biggest stories from the back pages. Liverpool and West Ham were defeated in their first-leg Europa League ties while Aston Villa gained an advantage over Lille in their Europa Conference League first-leg match. The Premier League will use semi-automated offside technology before the end of the year. Manchester United edge closer to landing football director Dan Ashworth from Newcastle. 

ESPN’s Mark Ogden and The Telegraph’s Jeremy Wilson join us on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Barcelona’s comeback to beat PSG at the Parc de Princes.They react to Rodri telling Pep Guardiola that he needs rest during Man City’s frantic end of the season schedule.They also discuss Jurgen Klopp’s plea to the fans amid a protest about the club’s ticket price rise.

The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein and The Times' Football Reporter Charlotte Duncker join Teddy Draper to discuss the stories dominating the back pages. Including Manchester City's exhilarating six-goal thriller with Real Madrid and Arsenal's action-packed draw with Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals. Plus, they discuss whether Tiger Woods can challenge for his sixth Masters title this year at Augusta. 

On this edition of Back Pages, Sky Sports' Nick Powell is joined by The Telegraph's Jason Burt and The Independent's Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney to discuss if the Premier League PSR rules are working correctly, after Everton received a further two-point deduction. They also explore if Jurgen Klopp is playing 'mind games' and if it is 'now or never' for Harry Kane's Bayern Munich ahead of their clash against Arsenal.

Teddy Draper is joined by ESPN's Mark Ogden and The Times' Martyn Ziegler to discuss the biggest stories on the back pages including the latest on Erik ten Hag's future at Manchester United and a look ahead to the massive Super Sunday match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford. The real Ben White is revealed as The Times goes in search of the man behind the player. Tiger Woods confirms his return to The Masters.

The Daily Mail’s Riath Al-Samarrai and The Sun’s Dave Kidd join Sky Sports’ David Garrido on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Cole Palmer’s impact at Chelsea after the midfielder scored a hat-trick in the Premier League game to win it for his side 4-3 against Man Utd.The panel also discusses Liverpool’s 2023 summer signing Alexis Mac Allister after the midfielder sent a screamer into the back of the net in the Premier League game against Sheffield United. As well as the latest football action, the panel discusses the premier leagues PSR rules and Rafael Nadal’s potential end of an era in tennis after the Spaniard pulled out of the Monte Carlo Masters.

The Times' Charlotte Duncker and The Athletic's David Ornstein discuss Phil Foden's sensational perfomance for Manchester City as they swept aside Aston Villa. The pair also look into Manchester United's reported interest in Wolves captain Max Kilman and discuss if Arsenal have the toughest run-in of the top three in the Premier League.

The Telegraph's Jason Burt and The Sun’s Charlie Wyett discuss Nottingham Forest’s crucial three points against Fulham and how they look to bounce back following their points deduction. They also discuss who is in the running to take Jurgen Klopp’s place at the end of the season and what exactly Leicester's future looks like following their financial dilemmas.

The Independent's Miguel Delaney and The Mirror's John Cross join Rob Jones to discuss whether Newcastle United could sell Alexander Isak due to financial fair play concerns. They also talk about West Ham's David Moyes offering his support to struggling midfielder Kalvin Phillips and address rumours linking Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi with the Bayern Munich job at the end of this season.

Mark Ogden, senior writer for ESPN, and Jon Cross, chief football writer at The Mirror, take a look at all the latest sporting headlines in the back pages, including the potential future rivarly between Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola, Xabi Alonso staying put at Bayer Leverkusen, and a new frontrunner for the top job at Liverpool.

The Telegraph's Jason Burt and Jonathan Liew of The Guardian discuss the breaking news that Xabi Alonso is expected to turn the chance of succeeding Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool and will instead honour his contract with Bayer Leverkusen. Plus, The FA charge Newcastle's Sandro Tonali with misconduct in relation to breches of betting rules.

Sky Sports' Adam Leventhal is joined by The Sun's Charlie Wyatt and The Telegraph's Jeremy Wilson as the trio discuss the latest hot topics from the sporting world, such as who impressed Gareth Southgate during the International break and the news that former England captain Steph Houghton has announced her retirement following the 2023-24 season.

The Athletic's David Ornstein and the Daily Mail’s Riath Al-Samarrai join Teddy Draper on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Jude Bellingham’s heroic performance to tie England 2-2 against Belgium. As well as discussing whether Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, and Kobbie Mainoo are England's perfect midfield trio.The panel also discusses Wales’ loss to Poland on penalties, eliminating them from the 2024 Euros.

Charlotte Duncker from the Times and the Daily Mail's Craig Hope join Dharmesh Sheth to discuss the biggest stories from the back pages including Declan Rice's vow to lure back Ben White into the England fold for the Euros. Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr reduced to tears in press conference while talking about racism in Spain. Nottingham Forest plan to appeal the four-point deduction handed to them by the Premier League. Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley has been ordered to pay £3.4million to a Greek shipping magnate or face a bankruptcy order.

Teddy Draper is joined by the Times’ Martyn Ziegler and the Mirror’s Andy Dunn, who react to the major sporting stories from Saturday’s back pages, including Gareth Southgate dismissing the ‘disrespectful’ rumours that have linked him with the Manchester United manager's position, despite Erik ten Hag currently occupying that role. Kobbie Mainoo also makes the headlines as England’s injury ‘crisis’ may give the youngster the opportunity to impress and potentially be included in Southgate’s European Championship squad in the summer. Leicester's decision to challenge the recent profit and sustainability charges that have been implemented on the promotion chasing club is also discussed.