Has Slot got the support or is he in denial?

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Arne Slot insists he has total backing from Liverpool's board as vultures circle after a 4-0 loss to PSG.

The episode begins with a discussion of Aston Villa's 3-1 away win against Bologna in the Europa League quarter-final, highlighting Unai Emery's impressive record in the competition. The hosts analyze Ollie Watkins' form, noting he scores in bursts when under pressure or criticised, contrasting with more consistent strikers. They debate whether Aston Villa fans prefer a striker like Watkins who responds to competition. The conversation shifts to Morgan Rogers, with speculation he could be sold for around £100m due to Financial Fair Play rules, frustrating manager Unai Emery. The hosts then turn to Liverpool, discussing manager Arne Slot's insistence he has the backing of the board and fans after a 4-0 loss to PSG. They examine Liverpool's tactical issues, player declines like Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk, and whether Slot deserves another season. A caller criticises Slot for lacking a clear style of play. The episode also covers Tottenham Hotspur's relegation battle, with new manager Roberto De Zerbi tasked to improve confidence and results despite injuries and poor form. The hosts list Tottenham's remaining fixtures and debate if De Zerbi can keep them up. Later, the show previews the Grand National, interviewing jockey Sam Twiston-Davies about his ride on Beauport and the challenges of the race. Twiston-Davies discusses tactics, favourite horses like I Am Maximus, and the care of jump racing horses. The episode concludes with reflections on the racing industry and future of jumps racing.

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A clear football debate on whether a new manager can reset a struggling squad before the fixture list tightens.

Outspoken looks at the familiar belief that a new manager can instantly steady a football side, then sets it against a run that gives little room for theory.

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You want to know whether a new manager can change the feeling around a relegation-threatened squad before Sunderland away and Brighton at home sharpen the pressure.

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