Essential Football

Charlie Austin joins Tom White in your final Sky Sports FC podcast of the week!

We start by looking at the draw for the last-16 of the Champions League - with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool, Newcastle and Tottenham all involved.

Plus, with a huge Old Firm derby live on Sky this weekend, we look ahead with Celtic supporter, Asim, and Rangers fan, Martin, and ask if the loser is out of the Scottish title race.

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Robert Earnshaw is in the studio alongside Tom for today's Sky Sports FC. We start by looking back on Real Madrid's win over Benfica as they reach the Champions League last 16, before turning our attention to a big month for Arsenal and ask if Declan Rice could be a contender for the Ballon d'Or? Arsenal fan Scarlett joins the debate. Plus, what rule would you change in football?

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Tom is joined by Jamie O'Hara on today's episode of Sky Sports FC to discuss the biggest talking points in football.

They start with Newcastle and ask whether they should be considered genuine Champions League contenders. Then, Jamie delivers a passionate analysis of where his former club - Tottenham - currently find themselves.

In the final part of the episode, we're joined by fans of West Ham, Leeds, Nottingham Forest and Spurs to debate who will suffer relegation at the end of the Premier League season.

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Jay Bothroyd is alongside Tom for today's Sky Sports FC to discuss if Manchester United can finish third in the Premier League this season. We hear from Man Utd fan Flex, who also shares his views on if Benjamin Sesko deserves a starting position. Plus, who is the greatest Premier League goalkeeper of all time?

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Tom is joined by Tim Sherwood to discuss the biggest football stories on today's episode of Sky Sports FC.

They look back on Arsenal's win over Tottenham in the North London derby and discuss where the result leaves both sides.

Plus, they chat about Crystal Palace and the rift that seems to have appeared between the fans and manager Oliver Glasner.

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Tom White and Jay Bothroyd preview Sunday’s North London Derby, joined by Arsenal fan Scarlet and Spurs supporter Cam to tackle the big question: who needs the win more?

Then to Crystal Palace, who were held to a 1–1 draw by Zrinjski Mostar in their Conference League play-off — a result that leaves them with just one win in 15 and saw frustrated fans aim “sacked in the morning” at Oliver Glasner. Palace supporter Jack joins us to answer: where has it all gone wrong?

Next, two years into Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s era at Manchester United — has anything really changed? United fan KG joins us to assess whether there’s been meaningful progress on the pitch and if the club is any closer to returning to the top.

Finally, Vítor Pereira has made a flying start in charge of Nottingham Forest, thrashing Fenerbahçe 3–0 in their Europa League Play Off — “easy work,” says Jay — as Forest now turn their attention to Liverpool on Super Sunday. We ask: are Forest better placed to survive with Pereira at the helm?

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Will Perry and Jody Morris break down Arsenal’s 2–2 draw with rock-bottom Wolves. With more crucial points dropped, the title race has shifted— if City win their remaining fixtures, the league is theirs.

We’re joined by Arsenal fan Jamie to ask - Has the momentum swung? And is this now Pep’s title to lose?

Next, Jody breaks down the Premier League run-in and explains why he still believes Arsenal have the edge against a Pep side that’s in transition.

Finally, three straight away wins for Newcastle, capped by a 6–1 thrashing of Qarabag in the Champions League play-off. Anthony Gordon hit four before half-time — but tempers flared when he took the second penalty, leaving Kieran Trippier visibly frustrated at the break. Newcastle fan Clinton joins us to discuss the situation and whether Gordon should have handed it over?

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Tom White and Jamie O’Hara open with Real Madrid’s 1–0 win over Benfica, a match halted for ten minutes after Gianluca Prestianni allegedly made a racist remark toward goalscorer Vinicius Jr. They break down the incident, before Jamie takes aim at Jose Mourinho’s post-match comments.

Next, Bukayo Saka commits his future to Arsenal with a new five-year deal. We’re joined by Harry Symeou to assess Wayne Rooney’s claim that the Gunners have “no world-class players” — and whether that argument holds up.

And finally, it’s a huge night for Newcastle in Azerbaijan as they take on Qarabag. We’re joined by Newcastle fan Matthew to discuss Eddie Howe’s response to recent fan criticism and to preview the crucial Champions League play-off clash.

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Tom White and Rob Earnshaw debate the possibility of Jurgen Klopp making a return to the Premier League after Klopp’s agent has reportedly confirmed the former Liverpool boss has turned down approaches from both Manchester United and Chelsea. Rob insists there’s only one club Klopp would come back for — Liverpool.

Next, something that caught our attention! Jamie O’Hara was locked in a heated debate with Jermaine Pennant, as the former Liverpool winger claimed that Virgil van Dijk is a better centre-back than John Terry. Was Jermaine right? And who is the greatest centre-back in Premier League history? Jamie surprises us with an assertive voice note.

And finally, with Vítor Pereira facing the media for the first time today after becoming Forest’s fourth manager of the season, we’re joined by Forest fan George to ask: what’s gone wrong at Nottingham Forest?

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Will Perry and Tim Sherwood react to Igor Tudor’s appointment at Tottenham until the end of the season. What does success look like for the new man in charge — and can he steer Spurs to Premier League safety? Tottenham fan Alfie joins the pod to share his expectations as Tudor begins the task of keeping the club in the top flight.

Next, Eberechi Eze impressed against Wigan in the FA Cup this weekend — but with limited minutes and a lack of goals and assists since his North London Derby hat-trick, we ask: is Mikel Arteta holding him back?

And finally, to a dramatic Sunday in the Scottish Premiership: Celtic came back from 2–0 down to beat Kilmarnock, while Rangers saw off rivals Hearts 4–2 at Ibrox. Hearts fan Liam and Rangers fan Martin join us to answer the big question: who’s going to win the title?

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