Today, the Ramble Intercontinental Senate throws open it's doors to welcome back the region of Cartalonia after it's previous tours of duty. Not everyone’s clapping though - Spelgium is already squaring up, determined to put the newcomer through their paces.

It's Jacks Encyclopaedia! Pete is on the buttons for this battle.

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It's FA Cup semi-final weekend, everybody! Keyboard warrior Calum McFarlane is back in charge of Chelsea as they take on Leeds for a place in the final. Rest assured, John Terry isn't jealous of McFarlane at all. Nope, not one bit.

Marcus, Pete and David preview a big weekend in the FA Cup and Premier League. Tottenham travel to Wolves in a must-win game for Bobby De Zerbi's men. Be careful, he might not be wearing any pants. Plus, Eddie Howe's under increasing pressure at Newcastle, and yet more madness at FIFA.

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“Have you signed the card for Liam? He’s leaving… You know Liam, the one banging on about respecting the ball.”

Marcus and Vish jump on the pod after another round of corporate restructuring at BlueCo means Liam Rosenior has lost the Chelsea job. We wonder how the club’s ownership continue to get it so wrong and try to work out who’d want the job long term.

Elsewhere, Man City go top after a nervy, unconvincing win against now-relegated Burnley - Arsenal fans, stay ready. Plus, a banging last-gasp Sean Longstaff volley grabbed a precious points for Leeds at Bournemouth!

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