As the Premier League returns, can Arne Slot’s Liverpool maintain their superb form so far? Will Pep Guardiola’s new contract lift Manchester City? And how will Ruben Amorim fare in his first Manchester United match as head coach?

Rick Edwards is joined by the Daily Telegraph’s Luke Edwards’ and former Man City and Liverpool goalkeeper David James to examine the return of the Premier League.

They also look at the bottom of the table, asking who will kick on and move away from safety.

02:50 Arne Slot, Liverpool and a key six matches. 10:00 Is Guardiola’s new contract a chance for Man City to reset? 19:55 Ruben Amorim begins his Man Utd career 29:45 The Premier League’s bottom six

Steve Crossman is joined by Archie Rhind-Tutt, Mina Rzouki and Julien Laurens. San Marino earn promotion into Nations League C, while France and Germany end the year with wins.

Harry Kane has a rival in the Golden Boot race in Germany in the form of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush, and Borussia Dortmund continue to falter in the league.

Hear from former West Ham manager Slaven Bilic on his fellow Croat – and former Dortmund boss - Edin Terzic, as well as the rise of Luka Modric.

And the panel discuss Lyon’s financial problems, and Claudio Ranieri’s return to Roma.

Timecodes: 00:35 San Marino earn promotion 05:35 Germany thump Bosnia and Herzegovina 09:10 Time for Didier Deschamps to go? 15:30 Italy under Luciano Spalletti 18:25 Omar Marmoush starring in the Bundesliga 21:25 Slaven Bilic on Modric, West Ham and Edin Terzic 33:25 Edin Terzic and Borussia Dortmund 35:40 Lyon’s financial troubles 38:10 Claudio Ranieri back at Roma

5 Live commentaries this week Thursday - UWCL, Arsenal v Juventus - 2000 KO Saturday - Premier League, Arsenal v Nottingham Forest - 1500 KO Saturday - Premier League, Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur - 1730 KO Sunday - Premier League, Southampton v Liverpool - 1400 KO Sunday - Premier League, Ipswich v Manchester United - 1630 KO

How and why has Pep Guardiola decided to extend his contract at Manchester City? Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Michael Brown, Sam Lee and Emily Brobyn.

Did Guardiola’s affection for the city of Manchester play a part in his decision, and can his decision to stay for at least another season get City’s campaign back on track?

The panel discuss how the news could galvanise the dressing room, and the next steps for Guardiola and the City hierarchy.

Timecodes: 01:05 Reaction to the news 04:15 How Manchester City persuaded Guardiola to stay 08:05 Guardiola’s affection for the city of Manchester 12:00 Mood amongst City fans 15:25 Did the 115 charges affect Guardiola’s decision-making? 17:35 Implications for the title race 19:30 Next steps for City

5 Live commentaries this week Thursday - UWCL, Arsenal v Juventus - 2000 KO Saturday - Premier League, Arsenal v Nottingham Forest - 1500 KO Saturday - Premier League, Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur - 1730 KO Sunday - Premier League, Southampton v Liverpool - 1400 KO Sunday - Premier League, Ipswich v Manchester United - 1630 KO

Why did Gareth Ainsworth join Shrewsbury? Is Frank Lampard a good fit for Coventry?

Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and former Derby captain Curtis Davies look at the week’s biggest stories in the EFL.

New Shrewsbury manager Gareth Ainsworth joins the pod to talk about his reasons for taking the job, and his aims and ambitions.

Curtis reflects on whether his former manager Frank Lampard is a good fit for the Coventry job – what sort of style can we expect? What sort of a manager is he?

Plus – why have there been so few goals in the Championship this season? The guys discuss whether its down to better defending or whether we’re seeing the end of the traditional number 9.

And with a pivotal match at the bottom of League 2 – will it be Swindon or Morecambe who end the weekend happier?

01:30 – Gareth Ainsworth on Shrewsbury 14:00 – Frank Lampard to Coventry? 23:20 – Why have there been so few goals in the Championship? 29:15 – Bottom of League 2 36:15 – Fantasy EFL 37:25 – EFL Week of Action 40:00 – 72PLUS 72MINUS

Jen Beattie, Ellen White and Ben Haines react to the England squad announcement ahead of friendlies against the USA and Switzerland. Hear from Lioness boss Sarina Wiegman on her selections, injury issues including Lauren Hemp and on the excitement around facing Emma Hayes at Wembley.

In the WSL Ellen and Jen chat Chelsea’s dominance with a record unbeaten run and what didn’t work out for Manchester City on the day.

Plus the team discuss how VAR could be used in the WSL at the main stadiums following a controversial penalty being awarded to Everton against Liverpool.

Also Ben, Ellen and Jen congratulate Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr on their pregnancy announcement and join Chelsea in condemning the abuse aimed at Kerr and Mewis on social media.

Timecodes: 00:20 Intro 02:30 England team announcement 04:40 Sarina Wiegman 08:50 Ellen on external pressure 16:30 Chelsea’s run continues! 19:46 Where did it go wrong for City? 21:45 VAR in WSL? 28:10 Kristie Mewis & Sam Kerr pregnancy news 34:00 How does Jen’s hair stay up playing?

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wales v Iceland – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 November Arsenal v Juventus – UEFA Women’s Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 21 November Arsenal v Nottingham Forest – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 23 November Man City v Tottenham – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 23 November Southampton v Liverpool – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 24 November Ipswich v Man Utd – Premier League – 16:30 – Sunday 24 November

Alistair Bruce-Ball is with Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Andros Townsend. They look at what shape England are in as Carsley passes on the reins to Thomas Tuchel. Chris says there’s only one nailed-on starter, and it’s not Harry Kane! How much of a Rúben Amorim team will we see as Man Utd go to Ipswich on Sunday? And why is American ownership on the rise in the EFL? Hear from a football investment expert, and former Wycombe owner Rob Couhig.

00:35 Rory’s first day! 03:00 Kane’s pass & first goals 06:25 What shape are England in post-Carsley? 11:20 Should Tuchel start Kane? 20:30 Will Man Utd get full Amorim straight away? 30:45 American ownership on the rise in the EFL 41:50 Former Wycombe owner Rob Couhig tells his story

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wales v Iceland – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 November Arsenal v Juventus – UEFA Women’s Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 21 November Arsenal v Nottingham Forest – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 23 November Man City v Tottenham – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 23 November Southampton v Liverpool – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 24 November Ipswich v Man Utd – Premier League – 16:30 – Sunday 24 November

Hear from Lee Carsley, Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Anthony Gordon after England thrashed Republic of Ireland to return to the top tier of the UEFA Nations League. Steve Crossman is joined by Matt Upson, Clinton Morrison and senior football reporter Ian Dennis. Correspondent John Murray speaks to the big names in the tunnel at Wembley.

00:40 What does England’s win mean? 02:00 Scales red card tips the balance 06:30 Carsley goes out with a bang 10:35 Taylor Harwood-Bellis INTERVIEW 13:35 Anthony Gordon INTERVIEW 17:15 FA CEO statement on Lee Carsley 18:00 Lewis Hall impresses at left-back 22:35 Handing over to Thomas Tuchel 25:50 What next for Lee Carsley? 29:45 Lee Carsley INTERVIEW

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wales v Iceland – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 November Arsenal v Juventus – UEFA Women’s Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 21 November Arsenal v Nottingham Forest – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 23 November Man City v Tottenham – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 23 November Southampton v Liverpool – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 24 November Ipswich v Man Utd – Premier League – 16:30 – Sunday 24 November

Hear from Harry Kane and Lee Carsley ahead of England vs Republic of Ireland at Wembley. Also catch the thoughts of Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson as correspondent John Murray and senior football reporter Ian Dennis preview the match. They also get the Irish perspective from Off The Ball presenter Nathan Murphy.

03:55 Harry Kane INTERVIEW 16:40 Lee Carsley INTERVIEW 21:45 Heimir Hallgrímsson’s thoughts

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Aston Villa v Crystal Palace – Women’s Super League – 14:00 – Sunday 17 November – 5 Sports Extra England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November Wales v Iceland – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 November Arsenal v Juventus – UEFA Women’s Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 21 November

The former Tottenham and France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris talks to Steve Crossman about life in his new home of Los Angeles, the highs and lows of his time at Tottenham, and the first time he saw Kylian Mbappe play for France.

Lloris also talks about the impact moving from White Hart Lane may have had on Tottenham's trophy ambitions and how Pete Sampras influenced his sporting career.

TIMECODES 00:50 Life in Los Angeles 04:10 His love of tennis and Pete Sampras 12:50 His Tottenham career 27:30 France, Mbappe and winning the World Cup 37:50 What next for Hugo Lloris

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Tottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League:13:45 – Saturday 16 November Chelsea v Man City – Women’s Super League: 17:30 – Saturday 16 November (5 Sports Extra) Aston Villa v Crystal Palace – Women’s Super League: 14:00 – Sunday 17 November (5 Sports Extra) England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League: 17:00 – Sunday 17 November

Hear from Lee Carsley, Conor Gallagher and Jordan Pickford as England beat Greece in the UEFA Nations League. Mark Chapman is joined by Leon Osman, Izzy Christiansen and correspondent John Murray. Also catch a preview of Friday’s 5 Live commentary – Scotland vs Croatia.

01:00 Carsley gives out more debuts 05:10 ‘We need bravery from Tuchel’ 08:55 Ugly scenes outside 10:25 Bellingham: ‘The lads who showed up were amazing’ 15:25 Conor Gallagher INTERVIEW 17:55 What does the win mean for Carsley? 19:50 Jordan Pickford INTERVIEW 22:35 Lee Carsley INTERVIEW 27:15 Scotland v Croatia preview

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Scotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 November Tottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 November Chelsea v Man City – Women’s Super League - 17:30 – Saturday 16 November – 5 Sports Extra Aston Villa v Crystal Palace – Women’s Super League – 14:00 – Sunday 17 November – 5 Sports Extra England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November

BBC Radio 5 Live Football Correspondent John Murray is joined by former England and Everton midfielder Leon Osman and BBC Sport's Senior Football News Reporter Alex Howell.

They discuss England's upcoming Nations League games against Greece and the Republic of Ireland, hearing from interim boss Lee Carsley, Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon and Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones.

The panel respond to comments by England captain Harry Kane, who has expressed his unhappiness at the number of withdrawals from the latest squad.

Timecodes:

02:15 - Harry Kane's comments 04:45 - Lee Carsley 11:10 - Anthony Gordon 20:20 - Curtis Jones

BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week:

Greece v England – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Thursday 14 November Scotland v Croatia – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Friday 15 November Tottenham v Arsenal – Women’s Super League – 13:45 – Saturday 16 November England v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Nations League – 17:00 – Sunday 17 November Wales v Iceland - UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 November