Mark Chapman is joined by regular guests John Motson, Steve Claridge and Ian McGarry to review the weekend's football, and the panel started by discussing whether it is now a two-horse race for the Premier League title after Arsenal's 2-0 defeat at Chelsea.
Chelsea regain the lead in the Premier League title race, after beating Arsenal 2-0 at Stamford Bridge. Birmingham's impressive run of form continued, coming from behind to defeat Wolves 2-1 at St Andrews. Hear reports on both games, plus reaction to the Euro 2012 qualifying draw where England and Wales were drawn in the same group.
John Terry is no longer the England captain after Fabio Capello strips him of his duties following allegations he had a relationship with the former girlfriend of England team mate Wayne Bridge. Hear reaction from Perry Groves, Graeme Le Saux, Arsene Wenger, David Davies and our chief football correspondent Mike Ingham.
On the day that Fabio Capello flies into London to deal with John Terry and the England captaincy the former USA international Eric Wynalda speaks to the Headline Hour about his experiences before the 1998 world cup when the US captain John Harkes was dropped from the team for having an affair with Wynalda's wife.
Spurs book their place in the 5th round of the FA cup after finally seeing off Leeds United. Hear reaction from Harry Redknapp and Simon Grayson . Elsewhere, Fulham end their 5 league match losing streak at troubled club Portsmouth's expense and Rangers make it through to the Scottish League Cup final.
Another two Premier League sides exit the FA Cup at the 4th round stage as Notts County beat Wigan and Crystal Palace beat Wolves. Hear from caretaker Notts County manager Dave Kevan and Palace boss Neil Warnock. Aslo hear reaction to Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Hull in the Premier League.
Gabriele Marcotti and guests wonder if Le Prof needs to adjust his attitude after seeing Arsenal get soundly beaten by Chelsea plus we debate UEFAs proposals for debt laden clubs
As media scrutiny intensifies over his private life will England coach Fabio Capello keep John Terry as captain plus Man United thump Arsenal at The Emirates
The Enlgand striker needs to be rested if he is to play fully at the World Cup and why the FA Cup needs to be updated to stop it drifting into irrelevance
After another unconvincing display Alex Ferguson needs to stop ranting about referees and take a look at his underperforming champions plus a look at the African Cup of Nations tragically overshadowed by Togo withdrawing
It seems Arsenal are out of the title race and Chelsea look too strong for any other team in Europe plus who are Englands main rivals for the 2018 World Cup Russia Spain or Jack Warner
The panel debate Thierry Henrys handball as well as Spurs top four credentials after they demolish Wigan nine one and Liverpool and Man City both rue their defensive frailities
After United play well Chelsea win at Stamford Bridge and once again Sir Alex Ferguson cries wolf over the standard of refereeing but this time he does have a point
Michael Henderson on his book 50 People Who Fouled Up Football plus why Wigan have the best scouts why Roy Hodgson should be England manager and why Torres is the best striker in the league
We are back as is football its been a long few months but Phill Jupitus welcomes Marcotti Evans Kay and Szczepanik to discuss Man City the big fours slow start and how to pronounce Vagenas
Podcast: Chelsea brush aside Arsenal and Liverpool move back up to fourth as the Premier League takes on a familiar look. Plus, John Terry, and a shock revelation from AC Jimbo
Podcast: Part two of the Carling Cup derby, the Africa Cup of Nations and those Rafael BenÃtez to Juventus rumours are all on the agenda for James Richardson and co
Podcast: Plus: an FA Cup round-up; the Milan derby; Ricardo Fuller's earrings; and England's World Cup opponents Algeria continue their good form in Africa
Podcast: Charles N'Zogbia for England?; Cristiano Ronaldo's pants; Nottingham Forest set the Championship on fire; and who would win a fight between a Jedi and the Karate Kid?
Podcast:The pod squad reflect on the bloodshed and the goals in Angola. Plus Manchester United's malaise continues, Tom Hicks Jr blows his top, and Spain's next big thing makes his mark
Podcast: As 2009 comes to an end, the pod review all the festive fixtures and ponder the secret of Birmingham City's success, who will win the FA Cup, transfer rumours and Football Weekly's highlights this year