Dave Jones is joined by Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher on Monday Night Football as Tottenham travelled to Craven Cottage to face an inform Fulham side. As well as reviewing the game, the trio take an in-depth look into the situation at Everton, who have recently parted ways with manager Frank Lampard. Super Sunday's thriller between Arsenal and Manchester United is also discussed, and finally, Premier League predictions are given as we approach the second half of the season.
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Essential Football is back with a round-up of all the weekend's Premier League matches, featuring reporter analysis from up and down the top-flight. Richard Morgan looks back at a thrilling contest between Arsenal and Manchester United, which saw the Gunners maintain their five-point lead to Man City at the top of the Premier League with a 3-2 victory. Can Arsenal be stopped in their quest to bring the title back to north London? Erling Haaland and Man City will be doing their utmost to stop Mik...
Jan 22, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Jones is joined by Cesc Fàbregas, Roy Keane and Jamie Redknapp discuss Arsenal's title chances after the Premier League leaders beat Man Utd 3-2 in a thriller at the Emirates to restore their five-point advantage over Man City.
Jan 22, 2023•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Jones is joined by Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Kieron Dyer as they analyse the missed chances by Newcastle as they let slip an early opportunity to solidify a top-four spot.
Jan 21, 2023•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Jones is joined by Jamie Carragher, Micah Richards and Izzy Christiansen as they discuss Man City's incredible 4-2 comeback win over Tottenham, whilst Pep Guardiola and Antonio Conte both delivered post-match interviews that raised a few eyebrows.
Jan 19, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Reaction and analysis from Selhurst Park as Michael Olise rescued a 1-1 draw for Crystal Palace as Manchester United missed the chance to go second in the Premier League.
Jan 18, 2023•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Essential Football is back with a round-up of all the weekend's Premier League matches, featuring reporter analysis and manager reaction from up and down the top-flight Peter Smith looks back at Manchester United’s derby win over Man City. Are United now in the title race? Arsenal extended their lead at the top of a table with a derby win of their own. Mikel Arteta’s side beat Tottenham 2-0 to open up an eight-point gap. Nick Wright gives his verdict on a pulsating North London derby at the Tott...
Jan 15, 2023•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Jones is joined by Louis Saha, Paul Merson and Jamie Redknapp to discuss Arsenal's North London derby win over Tottenham thanks to an own goal from Hugo Lloris and a strike from Martin Odegaard. The victory sent them eight points clear at the top of the Premier League but was marred by a Tottenham fan kicking Aaron Ramsdale after full-time.
Jan 15, 2023•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marcus Gayle and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink join Kelly Cates to discuss Brentford's 2-0 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League. Plus, hear from Bees striker Ivan Toney on how he approaches taking penalties, Bournemouth manager Gary O'Neil discuss refereeing decisions and Thomas Frank addresses his side's incredible form.
Jan 14, 2023•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Jones is joined by Jamie Carragher, Karen Carney and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink to discuss and analyse Manchester City's narrow 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge over Chelsea.
Jan 05, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jamie Redknapp and Graeme Souness discuss Tottenham's 4-0 win over Crystal Palace in as Harry Kane scored twice to close in on 200 Premier League goals and edge closer to become Spurs' leading all-time record scorer. Plus, hear reaction to the result from managers Antonio Conte and Patrick Vieira.
Jan 04, 2023•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Jones is joined by Micah Richards, Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville to discuss the talking points and analyse Brentford’s 2-1 win against Liverpool. Neville said Brentford remind him of a modern day Wimbledon with their work rate and desire and they beat up Liverpool in their 3-1 win. Jamie Carragher also felt this result was coming for Liverpool due to mediocre recent performances and said they got what they deserved. There is also reaction from goalscorer Yoane Wissa, Jurgen Klopp whilst...
Jan 02, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jamie Redknapp, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Graeme Souness discuss Chelsea's goalscoring problems and debate whether they need to sign a striker in the January transfer window. The Super Sunday team also talk about Antonio Conte saying Spurs need to be signing two players worth £50-70m every season if they are to become serious title contenders.
Jan 01, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kelly Cates is joined by Paul Merson and Glenn Murray as they analyse Arsenal's 4-2 win over Brighton at the Amex. The Gunners moved 7 points clear at the top of the Premier League table after Saka, Odegaard, Nketiah and Martinelli fire them to victory.
Dec 31, 2022•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kelly Cates is joined by Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher as they discuss Liverpool's 2-1 win over Leicester, thanks to Belgian defender Wout Faes' two own goals that handed the Foxes a defeat at Anfield.
Dec 30, 2022•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Essential Football is back - and so is the Premier League after the World Cup break. Looking ahead to the resumption of the top flight, Ron Walker is joined by mental performance consultant Mark Bowden to analyse why such a short turnaround may affect players over the next few games - without them even realising it.
Dec 23, 2022•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Gary Neville has his say on the situation surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo, following the Manchester United forward's recent comments about the club.
Nov 17, 2022•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Cristiano Ronaldo has gone public about his unhappiness at Manchester United – saying he feels ‘betrayed’ by the club and that Erik Ten Hag and other members of staff are trying to force him out. On a special edition of Essential Football, Ron Walker speaks to Sky Sports News reporters Kaveh Solhekol and Melissa Reddy to get the inside line on what’s going on in the minds of both the club and the player – and how they would deal with his departure. Why did he do the interview? Will he ever play ...
Nov 14, 2022•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Essential Football is back with a round-up of all the weekend's final Premier League matches before the World Cup, featuring reaction, interviews and reporter analysis from up and down the top-flight. PART ONE | There’s reaction from both camps as Ivan Toney hits back at his England snub with a double to earn Brentford a shock win at Man City, Lewis Jones gives his assessment as Spurs keep up their penchant for drama with a late win over Leeds and Graham Potter explains where it’s all gone wrong...
Nov 13, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Jones hosts a preview show for the 2022 World Cup and is joined by Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Karen Carney and Jamie Redknapp to discuss England's chances, who starts in the Three Lions' first match and their overall World Cup predictions.
Nov 13, 2022•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Jones is joined by Jamie Redknapp and Louis Saha as they reflect on Manchester United's dramatic 2-1 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage. Alejandro Garnacho scored the 93rd minute winner for the Red Devils as the Premier League now finishes for the 2022 World Cup break.
Nov 13, 2022•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kelly Cates is joined by Jamie Redknapp, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Karen Carney as they discuss Arsenal's 2-0 win over Wolves at Molineux. The victory sees the Gunners move 5 points clear at the top of the Premier League as the World Cup break begins.
Nov 12, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Essential Football is back ahead of the final weekend of Premier League football before the World Cup break! We hear from Sky Sports pundit Alan Smith ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Wolves – can the Gunners grab the Christmas No1 spot? And what do they need to do on the pitch and in the transfer window to maintain their title challenge in the New Year? Peter Smith is then joined by Sky Sports journalists Nick Wright and Joe Shread to discuss what’s going right for Eddie Howe’s Newcastle – and what’s...
Nov 11, 2022•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast On a special snap Essential Football podcast in the wake of Gareth Southgate's England squad announcement, Ron Walker speaks to Alan Smith about the 26 men heading for Qatar - and a few of those who aren't. After James Maddison's surprise inclusion, the former Leicester striker assesses Gareth Southgate's decision to take him to the World Cup, discusses the blend of players in Qatar and Callum Wilson's inclusion - especially after Antonio Conte said England captain Harry Kane was suffering with ...
Nov 10, 2022•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Essential Football is back with a round-up of all the weekend's Premier League matches, featuring reaction, interviews and reporter analysis from up and down the top-flight. PART ONE | Sam Blitz and Joe Shread look back on Arsenal's derby win over Chelsea to take them top of the table, before Erik Ten Hag fumes at Man Utd's performance in their loss to Aston Villa and Harry Kane explains why Spurs' defeat by Liverpool sums up their season. PART TWO | Ralph Hasenhuttl goes on the defensive as his...
Nov 06, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Graeme Souness, Jamie Redknapp and Gary Neville un-pick Liverpool's 2-1 win over Tottenham and discuss Conte's chances of winning the North London club a trophy. They also discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold's chances of earning a World Cup spot, and who could potentially replace him.
Nov 06, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kelly Cates is joined by Kevin Campbell and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink to look back at Leicester City’s 2-0 win against Everton at Goodison Park. They also debate whether James Maddison should be included in Gareth Southgate's World Cup squad following his man of the match performance. We hear from Maddison himself on his World Cup hopes, and goalscorer Youri Tielemans after his stunning volley. Plus Frank Lampard and Brendan Rodgers have their say on all the key talking points from the match.
Nov 05, 2022•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Essential Football is back with a dive into Super Sunday’s big showdown in north London between Tottenham and Liverpool. Peter Smith is joined by Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp to analyse the clash and discuss how the sides will match up and assess their respective campaigns so far. For Tottenham, third in the Premier League and winners of their Champions League group certainly looks good on paper – but are questions about their style of play becoming a problem? And what’s going wrong at Liver...
Nov 04, 2022•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Essential Football is back with a round-up of all the weekend's Premier League matches, featuring pundit reaction and reporter analysis from up and down the top-flight. Nick Wright looks back at another defeat for Liverpool as Leeds ensured Jurgen Klopp’s side’s poor start to the season continued, while there is analysis of Graham Potter’s difficult afternoon back at Brighton and Tottenham’s dramatic comeback at Bournemouth. Kevin De Bruyne’s stunning free kick sent Man City to the top of the Pr...
Oct 30, 2022•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Jones is joined by Gary Neville, Jamie Redknapp and Louis Saha as they reflect on Manchester United's 1-0 win over West Ham thanks to Marcus Rashford's 100th goal for the Red Devils.
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