Why are English teams dominating the Champions League? Football Weekly Extra – podcast

Why are English teams dominating the Champions League? Football Weekly Extra – podcast

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On the podcast today: three victories for the Premier League sides in the Champions League, leaving five of them in the top eight, with only Manchester City outside on goal difference. What does this dominance mean for Europe’s elite competition?

In Wednesday’ night’s games, Marseille forget their draft excluder against Liverpool, Harvey Barnes scores yet another great goal for Newcastle and Chelsea make heavy weather of their win over Pafos.

Plus, we’ll round up the other results before looking ahead to the Premier League weekend, Greenland FA’s quest for recognition and your questions answered.

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Cody Gakpo,Mohamed Salah,Ryan GravenberchLiverpool's Cody Gakpo, right, celebrates with Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, centre, and Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch after scoring his side's third goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Marseille and Liverpool in Marseille, France, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Philippe Magoni)
Photograph: Philippe Magoni/AP

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