MNC: Spurs' injuries and Chelsea's character
Football Daily
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4.3 • 4.6K Ratings
🗓️ 27 April 2026
⏱️ 52 minutes
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Summary
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 League Manchester United v Liverpool (5 Live - 3:30pm) - Premier League
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