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 Part 1

[Audio] that was it ladies and gentlemen, that was Sky’s commentary for the big moment. The Captain, Vincent Kompany, seven years almost to the day since his thumping header gave Manchester City the initiative in the 2012 title race from rivals Manchester United, and he’s done it again. But this time with a 30-yard wonder goal that not even he himself should have been expecting to score. 

Hello and welcome to a post-Manchester City vs. Leicester City world, this is the Total Football podcast, I’m Declan Harte and joining me, as ever is Andrew Conway. And making his long-awaited return is Matthijs O’Flaherty… 

Part 2

• Liverpool won a dramatic 3-2 thriller against Newcastle on Saturday night, but now it looks like their season will be left with nothing to show for it after City’s win and their 3-0 defeat to Barcelona in the Nou Camp last season.
• Ajax hold a slim lead against Tottenham going into their second leg, will they hold on? Or is it even about holding on?
• Diego Godin announced today his departure from Atletico Madrid, with it all but announced that he’s off to Inter Milan in the Summer. 
• And good news that Iker Casillas appears to be in good health after suffering a heart attack last Thursday during training, we wish him well.

Part 3

It’s been a tumultuous season for all 4 clubs that have been battling it out for the final 2 Champions League positions in the Premier League. At times this season, all 4 clubs have looked imperious, but they have also, at times, looked absolutely dreadful. Besides a bizarre 8 goal swing next Sunday, Tottenham will be in the Champions League once again next season and they will be joined by a returning Chelsea. Unfortunately for Arsenal and Manchester United, another season of Europa League wilderness beckons, unless of course Arsenal win the Europa League itself in 2 weeks time. Where does this leave Arsenal and United? And were Tottenham and Chelsea fortunate to qualify? Are they ready for Champions League action next season?

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