Essential Football
From Premier League news to international football talking points, Sky Sports' football journalists bring you in-depth, expert analysis on Essential Football with episodes released each week.
Listen to every episode of Essential Football on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Spreaker.
You can also listen to Essential Football on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential Football".
For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football
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Series Episodes
LFC Twenty, Out Now!
"LFC Twenty" looks back on Liverpool's Premier League title victory of 2025. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts or click on this link: https://pod.fo/e/2cdc16
28 April Finished
Essential Questions: Is this the weekend that Liverpool clinch the Premier League? When did they become favourites to win the title?
Peter Smith, Sam Blitz and Adam Bate look ahead to Liverpool against Tottenham on Super Sunday, as the Reds need just a point to clinch their 20th English League title. Hear from manager Arne Slot in the build up to a match you can watch on Sky Sports on Sunday. Plus, who will make it to the FA Cup final? We preview this weekend's semi-finals at Wembley. Keep across all the action on Sky Sports.
35 mins
25 April Finished
Essential Questions: What now for Liverpool after Salah signs his new deal?
Ron Walker, Sam Blitz and Will Bitibiri look ahead to the weekend's Premier League fixtures and discuss what Mo Salah's new contract at Liverpool could mean for the club as they try to wrap up the title. Watch Arsenal vs Brentford, Liverpool vs West Ham, Newcastle vs Manchester United and Bournemouth vs Fulham all live on Sky Sports over the weekend. Listen to every episode of Essential Football on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Spreaker. You can also listen to Essential Football on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential Football". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
41 mins
11 April Finished
Essential Questions: Who will win Man Utd vs Man City? With Peter Schmeichel!
Legendary goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel joins the podcast this week to preview Sunday's Manchester derby between United and City at Old Trafford. Ron Walker and Dave Richardson tee up the game and discuss the major talking points before we hear from Peter in the second half of the episode. Peter also talks to Ron about "Schmeichel" - a brand-new Sky Exclusive feature documentary which offers an exclusive look at his life and career. "Schmeichel" is available on Sky Documentaries and streaming service NOW from Sunday 6th April. Listen to every episode of Essential Football on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Spreaker. You can also listen to Essential Football on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential Football". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
31 mins
3 April Finished
Essential Questions: What next for Trent and Liverpool? Jamie Carragher gives his view!
Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher, joins Sky Sports’ Vicky Gomersall to discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold’s expected move from Liverpool to Real Madrid this summer. Listen to every episode of Essential Football on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Spreaker. You can also listen to Essential Football on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential Football". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
22 mins
27 March Finished
