Essential Football

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  • BEYOND THE GAME: Brentford's Ajer on why psychology is 'the most important thing' in the Premier League.

    Brentford defender, Kristoffer Ajer, joins Adam Smith on today's 'Beyond the Game', the podcast that discusses mental health in football.

    Often referred to as the most intelligent player in the Premier League, Kris discusses his footballing life and how he copes with the demands of playing in the top flight.

    We also chat about the benches at Brentford's training ground, a place where players and coaching staff can sit down for a chat with the club psychologist.

    Kris speaks openly about mental health. If you're affected by anything we discuss, advice and organisations that can help can be found at sky.com/viewersupport.

    23 min
  • Should Spurs have had a pen against Leeds?

    Another big VAR call for Jamie O'Hara and Matt Kabir Floyd to get into on today's FC pod! Should Tottenham have had a late penalty against Leeds? Spurs fan Gary joins the show to discuss that and the fight to stay in the Premier League.

    •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]

    18 min
  • BEYOND THE GAME: Leeds' Aaronson on his redemption, from being booed by his own fans to World Cup hopes.

    To coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, Adam Smith is back with another 'Beyond the Game'.

    Every day this week, we'll bring you a different podcast looking at mental health in football.

    Today, we hear from Leeds and USA player, Brenden Aaronson, who talks us through his footballing story - from moving countries in COVID, to being booed by his own fans, to now and his World Cup ambitions.

    As well as listening to 'Beyond the Game', you can find the interviews on our Sky Sports Premier League YouTube channel.

    Brenden speaks very passionately about mental health and if you're affected by anything we discuss, advice and organisations that can help can be found at sky.com/viewersupport.

    25 min
  • The biggest VAR decision ever?

    David Bentley joins Sky Sports FC to look back on what could be Arsenal's pivotal win over West Ham and dissect the Hammers' disallowed late equaliser. Did officials get it right? How are Arsenal fans feeling today? We speak to supporters and we hear from you.

    •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]

    17 min
  • BEYOND THE GAME: Sesko on Man Utd, meditation and mindfulness.

    To coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, Adam Smith is back with another series of 'Beyond the Game'.

    Every day this week, we'll bring you a different podcast looking at mental health in football.

    Today, we hear from Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko who walks us through his pre-match routine, discusses his use of meditation and explains how he handles the pressures of the Premier League.

    As well as listening to 'Beyond the Game', you can find the interviews on our Sky Sports Premier League YouTube channel.

    For advice and organisations that can help with mental health, head to sky.com/viewersupport.

    21 min
  • "It was perfect!" Villa fans have their say on reaching the Europa League final.

    Aston Villa fan Sam joins Will Perry and Jay Bothroyd on your Friday FC podcast to discuss Villa reaching the Europa League final. Does manager Unai Emery get the recognition he deserves? Plus, what next for Anthony Gordon, after Bayern Munich opened talks with Newcastle over a move for the winger?

    •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]

    24 min
  • How can Arsenal beat PSG?

    Arsenal will face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on May 30, after PSG beat Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. The French side look like they are still the best in the world, but what can Mikel Arteta's side produce in Budapest? Charlie Austin joins Will Perry to discuss and we hear from you as well.

    •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]

    22 min
  • "They've done nothing yet!" O'Hara on Arsenal reaching the Champions League Final!

    Former Tottenham midfielder, Jamie O'Hara, joins Will Perry the morning after Arsenal reach the Champions League Final!

    •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]

    24 min
  • Has the title race been run?

    Rob Earnshaw is alongside Will Perry to look back at another weekend of twists and turns in the Premier League title race. After Manchester City dropped points to Everton, we discuss if the league has been lost for Pep Guardiola. Plus, after another defeat, are Chelsea a broken club? Chelsea fan Henry joins the pod.

    •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
  • Has the tide finally turned for Spurs?

    After winning at Aston Villa, we ask if the tide has finally turned for Tottenham Hotspur in their fight against relegation. Former Spurs boss, Tim Sherwood, is in the FC Studio with Matt Kabir Floyd. Plus, who will be the first out of Manchester United and Liverpool to win the Premier League again?

    •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

About Essential Football

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Essential Football is where you'll find Sky Sports' coverage of the biggest stories and talking points in football.

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