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  • Salah Farewell? A Three-Way Title Race?
    Rob Jones and Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony discuss the latest on Mo Salah. With Joe Gomez sidelined by injury, Salah came on twenty minutes into the match against Brighton on Saturday and assisted Hugo Ekitike’s goal — but was it a farewell to the club?

    Liverpool fan Sarah believes Salah still has a part to play and hopes he’ll return from AFCON and continue to feature in the side. We then consider Morgan Rogers’ impressive form as he helps drive Aston Villa into third place, just three points off leaders Arsenal. Does Villa’s current run make them genuine title contenders? Darragh believes Manchester City remain favourites and expects them to edge out Arsenal.

    Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. 

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

    For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].
    31 min
  • Can Arsenal cope with injuries? How should Slot deal with Salah?
    Will Perry is joined by Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony on today's episode of Sky Sports FC.

    We hear from Mikel Arteta on Arsenal's lengthening injury list... can the Gunners cope without some key players?

    Plus, as Arne Slot prepares to meet with Mo Salah, we chat with Liverpool fan Connor about what the future holds for the both the club and the player.

    Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. 

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

    For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].
    22 min
  • Do Man City look like winners this season?
    After Pep Guardiola played down Manchester City's chances of winning the Champions League, despite a win against Real Madrid  - and whilst they sit second in the Premier League - we ask if there are still question marks about City's winning credentials this season? Will Perry is joined by Charlie Austin and City fan Nobbins - but do you agree with them? 

    Plus, Noni Madueke scored twice as Arsenal beat Club Brugge - we discuss how close Madueke is to replacing Bukayo Saka in the Gunners' starting lineup. 


    Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. 

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

    For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].
    17 min
  • Does Salah need to apologise to Liverpool? Is Maresca tinkering too much at Chelsea?
    Tom White and Peterborough Chairman Darragh MacAnthony discuss the fallout from Mohamed Salah’s explosive interview and his subsequent omission from the team in the win against Inter Milan. We’re joined by Liverpool fan Abigail, who supports Slot’s decision to drop Salah and argues that the club should always hold the power, not the player.

    Then we move on to Chelsea, and discuss the criticism of Enzo Maresca’s recent squad rotation, after no wins in the last four matches; Chelsea fan Charlie joins us, suggesting Maresca needs to simplify things, but do you agree?

    Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. 

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

    For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].
    32 min
  • Is there a way back for Salah?
    Jay Bothroyd is alongside Tom White as the fallout from Mohamed Salah's explosive interview continues on Sky Sports FC. After Salah was left out of Liverpool's squad for Tuesday's Champions League match at Inter Milan, we hear from head coach Arne Slot, Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher, and Liverpool fan Montel, as we ask if there's any way back for Salah at Anfield. 

    Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. 

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

    For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].
    30 min
  • Should Salah stay or go at Liverpool?
    Welcome to another week of Sky Sports FC, the place to have your say on the biggest football stories. Matt Floyd is joined by Jamie O'Hara today and there's only one place to start - with Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and his explosive post-match interview, after he was left on the bench during the Reds' draw with Leeds. We hear from Liverpool fans Sarah and Peter - but do you agree? Was Salah right to speak out? What does the future hold for him now? 

    Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. 

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

    For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].
    25 min
  • Is Roy Keane right? Are Man Utd 'frightened'?
    Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony joins Will Parry on today's episode of Sky Sports FC to discuss what is going wrong at Manchester United.

    Following their 1-1 draw at home against West Ham Roy Keane said they looked frightened, Diogo Dalot admitted the players were anxious, while Gary Neville has said they lacked urgency and intensity.

    Man Utd fan Hannah Nicholls joins Will and Darragh to give her take on what's happening at Old Trafford.

    Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. 

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

    For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].
    18 min
  • Is Liverpool's Van Dijk losing his air of invincibility? Neville: Chelsea 'not good enough to win title' - do you agree?
    After Liverpool dropped more points in the league, this time to Sunderland, we ask if it's another step backwards for Arne Slot's side. Plus, is Virgil van Dijk losing his air of invincibility? Tom is joined by Darragh MacAnthony, Chairman of Peterborough United, and Liverpool fan Connor. Plus, Gary Neville says he doesn't think Chelsea are good enough to win the Premier League, but do you agree? 

    Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. 

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

    For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].
    25 min
  • Is Haaland the greatest ever PL No.9? Should Newcastle have been awarded a penalty against Spurs?
    Tom is joined by Jay Bothroyd to debate whether Erling Haaland should be considered the best number nine the Premier League has ever seen. The Norwegian became the fastest player to reach the 100-goal landmark in Man City's win at Fulham.

    Plus, after a controversial penalty decision went against Spurs at Newcastle we're joined by Tottenham fan Alfie to chat about that and his club's recent form.

    Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. 

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

    For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].
    29 min
  • Are Liverpool better without Mohamed Salah?
    On today's Sky Sports FC, Jamie O'Hara joins Tom in the studio to discuss if Liverpool are a better side without Mohamed Salah, after the forward was dropped for their last fixture against West Ham. We hear from Liverpool head coach, Arne Slot, who was speaking to the media on Tuesday morning about Salah, and chat to Reds fan Peter. 

    Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. 

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

    For advertising opportunities email: [email protected].
    16 min

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