Essential Football

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  • Man City vs Arsenal previewed, Ekitike's injury & are Chelsea really behind Rosenior?

    Tom White is with Jay Bothroyd on today's episode of Sky Sports FC.

    They look ahead to the potentially title-deciding match between Manchester City and Arsenal. Jay picks his combined team from the two sides.

    Plus, we hear Arne Slot's reaction to Hugo Ekitike's achilles injury and Tom and Jay discuss whether Chelsea are really behind their manager Liam Rosenior.

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    •To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.

    •You can watch the football action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink

    •You can listen to Sky Sports FC on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sky Sports FC".

    •For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football

    •For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

    34 min
  • Are Arsenal being unfairly criticised? Can Kane be compared to Ronaldo and Messi?

    Tom White is joined by Rob Earnshaw on today's episode of Sky Sports FC.

    They discuss whether Arsenal are being unfairly criticised considering where they are in the Premier League and Champions League.

    Plus, after scoring once again for Bayern Munich against Real Madrid they consider whether Harry Kane's performances this season should be compared to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi at their best.

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    •To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.

    •You can watch the football action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink

    •You can listen to Sky Sports FC on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sky Sports FC".

    •For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football

    •For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

    32 min
  • Change needed at Liverpool? Can Arteta's 'fire' inspire Arsenal? Can De Zerbi save Spurs?

    Tom White is with Jamie O'Hara for today's episode of Sky Sports FC.

    They discuss Liverpool in part one after Arne Slot's side were knocked out of the Champions League by PSG. Can the Dutchman hold onto his job at Anfield?

    Then it's on to Arsenal. Can Mikel Arteta inspire his club to turn around their recent form as they head to play Manchester City this weekend?

    And finally, they talk about Spurs. Can new head coach Roberto De Zerbi turn their season around and guide them away from the relegation zone?

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    •To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.

    •You can watch the football action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink

    •You can listen to Sky Sports FC on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sky Sports FC".

    •For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football

    •For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

    41 min
  • Should Martinez have been sent off for hair pull? Are Leeds safe? Best PL midfielders...

    Tom White is joined by Charlie Austin on today's episode of Sky Sports FC.

    They discuss Lisandro Martinez's sending off in Manchester United's defeat to Leeds for pulling the hair of Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Was it harsh? And does Leeds' win secure their safety?

    Plus, Charlie gives us his list of the best midfielders in Premier League history.

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    •To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.

    •You can watch the football action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink

    •You can listen to Sky Sports FC on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sky Sports FC".

    •For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football

    •For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

    29 min
  • Are Arsenal 'bottling it'? Is there any hope left for Spurs?!

    Tom White is joined by Tim Sherwood on today's episode of Sky Sports FC.

    After Arsenal saw their lead cut at the top of the Premier League following their defeat to Bournemouth, we're asking if they are really 'bottling' their title challenge...

    Plus, we discuss Tottenham's plight at the other end of the table. Can they get themselves out of the relegation zone?

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    •To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.

    •You can watch the football action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink

    •You can listen to Sky Sports FC on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sky Sports FC".

    •For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football

    •For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

    26 min
  • Is Bournemouth Arsenal's most important game of the season? What now for Fernandez and Chelsea?

    Matt Kabir Floyd is joined by Jay Bothroyd on today's episode of Sky Sports FC.

    With the Premier League returning from a couple of weeks off, they discuss Arsenal's next game at home against Bournemouth - is it their most important match of the season so far?

    Plus, after he apologised for his comments about his future, what now for Enzo Fernandez and Chelsea?

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    •To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.

    •You can watch the football action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink

    •You can listen to Sky Sports FC on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sky Sports FC".

    •For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football

    •For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

    28 min
  • Can Liverpool turn around PSG tie? Who is the world's best player?

    Will Perry is with Tim Sherwood on today's episode of Sky Sports FC.

    They discuss Liverpool and consider whether Arne Slot's side can turn around a 2-0 deficit in the Champions League against Paris Saint Germain.

    Plus, after stellar recent performances have Harry Kane and Michael Olise put themselves forward to be considered as the best player in the world at the moment?

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    To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.

    You can also listen to Sky Sports FC on your smart speaker by saying asking it to "play Sky Sports FC".

    For more football news, head to skysports.com/football

    For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

    30 min
  • Is Raya the best keeper in the world? Should Kane win Ballon d'Or?

    Will Perry is joined by Jamie O'Hara on today's episode of Sky Sports FC.

    They discuss David Raya's importance to Arsenal after he returned to the starting line-up for their Champions League win at Sporting Lisbon. Kai Havertz described him as the best goalkeeper in the world - do you agree?

    Plus, after scoring for Bayern Munich at the Bernabeu, should Harry Kane win this year's Ballon d'Or?

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    To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.

    You can also listen to Sky Sports FC on your smart speaker by saying asking it to "play Sky Sports FC".

    For more football news, head to skysports.com/football

    For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

    31 min
  • Maguire's new deal, Liverpool's problems and Arsenal's concerns

    Will Perry is joined by Charlie Austin on today's episode of Sky Sports FC.

    They react to the breaking news that Harry Maguire has signed a new contract at Manchester United.

    Plus, they take a look at the problems and concerns facing Liverpool and Arsenal at the moment.

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    To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.

    You can also listen to Sky Sports FC on your smart speaker by saying asking it to "play Sky Sports FC".

    For more football news, head to skysports.com/football

    For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

    25 min
  • Are Arsenal crumbling at the wrong time? What's going wrong at Liverpool?

    Matt Kabir Floyd is joined by Lianne Sanderson on today's episode of Sky Sports FC.

    They discuss Arsenal's form after they were knocked out of the FA Cup by Southampton. Are they showing weaknesses at just the wrong point of the season?

    They also chat about Liverpool. Why are Arne Slot's side struggling for form?

    And finally in the episode they take a look at the Scottish Premiership title race. Will Hearts hold on, or will Celtic or Rangers claim the title?

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    To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075.

    You can also listen to Sky Sports FC on your smart speaker by saying asking it to "play Sky Sports FC".

    For more football news, head to skysports.com/football

    For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

    22 min

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