MNC: Spurs' injuries and Chelsea's character
From Football Daily by BBC Radio 5 Live
April 27, 2026 · 52 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of recent Premier League matches, focusing on Tottenham's injuries, Newcastle's management, and Chelsea's FA Cup success.
Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Steph Houghton and Mark Ogden look at where wins for Tottenham, West Ham and Nottingham Forest leave the Premier League relegation battle. They also discuss the impact Tottenham's lengthening injury list could have on their survival chances. They also analyse whether Eddie Howe should remain in charge at Newcastle into next season, and which of the sides fighting for a European spot is in the best shape. And does Chelsea's FA Cup semi-final win mark a late turning point in their season? TIMECODES 2:25 - The relegation battle 11:20 - Tottenham's injury woes 22:10 - What does the summer hold for Eddie Howe and Newcastle? 31:50 - The wide open race for Europe 40:26 - Chelsea reach the FA Cup final COMMENTARIES Wednesday: Atletico Madrid v Arsenal (5 Live - 8pm) - Champions League Thursday: Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa (5 Live - 8pm) - Europa League Saturday: Brentford v West Ham (5 Live - 3pm) - Premier League Newcastle v Brighton (5 Sports Extra - 3pm) - Premier League Arsenal v Fulham (5 Live - 5:30pm) - Premier League Sunday: Manchester City v Liverpool (5 Live - 12noon) - Women's Super League Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (5 Sports Extra) - Premier…
People in this episode
Host: Mark Chapman
Guests: Chris Sutton, Steph Houghton, Mark Ogden
Topics covered
- Premier League relegation battle
- Tottenham injuries
- Eddie Howe future
- European competition
- Chelsea FA Cup performance
Keywords
- Tottenham
- Chelsea
- Eddie Howe
- Premier League
- FA Cup
- relegation battle
- European spots
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Tottenham, West Ham, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle, Chelsea
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