Premier League final-day drama and a Sunderland hangover: Football Weekly
Rate, review, and share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: the Premier League wraps with a subdued scramble for fifth, but there's outrage at Old Trafford as Aston Villa's disallowed goal prompts a formal complaint to the PGMOL. Despite Emi Martínez's error and red card, Villa's Champions League hopes are dashed, while Newcastle, Chelsea, and Manchester City secure their spots.
Elsewhere, Forest fall to Chelsea and slide into the Conference League, Liverpool celebrate Salah's golden season, and Brighton crush Spurs in a final flourish. There's love for Aberdeen's Scottish Cup triumph, Arsenal's Women's Champions League glory, and a curtain call for Trent Alexander-Arnold at Anfield. Plus: Will Still's Saints, Wolves' Sunday League special, and Football Weekly's very own end-of-season awards – with a healthy dose of Black Cats joy.
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