Arsenal v Liverpool early title race clash | Trent Alexander-Arnold interview | Vinicius Jr Ballon D'Or favourite
27 October - 1 hourVicky Gomersall is joined by The Mirror's Darren Lewis and Sky Sports News Senior Reporter Melissa Reddy.
We start by looking at the importance of Arsenal v Liverpool and the broader title-race; Natalia Gedra interviews Arne Slot, Patrick Davison sits down with David Raya and Harriet Prior has a chat with Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Also, Darren questions Enzo Maresca’s public openness regarding the comments on Reece James’ leadership qualities.
Finally, we have a look at the Ballon D’Or ceremony; Darren talks highly of odds-on favourite Vinicius Jr, believing the young Madrid star will win, despite the racial abuse he has experienced.
Arsenal dismantle West Ham | Slot on the power of Anfield | Pep Guardiola exclusive interview - “Now it’s time to suffer.”
Vicky Gomersall is joined by The Mirror's Darren Lewis and Sky Sports Reporter Gary Cotterill to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We start by looking at Manchester City and Liverpool, and Gary praises Arne Slot’s job at building a ‘castle’ at Liverpool. Also, are Arsenal back? Darren feels there are levels to go for Arsenal but commends the connection between Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard. Next, Juliette Ferrington sits down with Arne Slot. Slot talks of nerves upon arrival at Anfield, enjoying winning, and how much the team means to people in the city of Liverpool. We consider Mohamed Salah’s contract situation; Gary makes an argument that Salah deserves an extension, mentioning a number of footballers of a similar age making a difference. Finally, Patrick Davidson's exclusive interview with Pep Guardiola, who says “now it’s time to suffer." Pep knew this difficult period would eventually come, talking of challenges with injuries, and the importance of temporary struggle to realise past feats.
43 mins
1 December Finished
Man City humbled by Spurs | Ruben Amorim exclusive interview | Arsenal back to winning ways as Saka shines
Vicky Gomersall is joined by the The Mirror's Darren Lewis and Sky Sports Football Chief Reporter Kaveh Solhekol to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We start by looking at Manchester City’s decline, with a 4-0 loss at home to Tottenham on Saturday Night Football. Kaveh believes City can still turn it around. Next to Gary Neville’s exclusive interview with Ruben Amorim, who talks expectations, differences moving to the Premier League, and his non-negotiables. Elsewhere, Arsenal get their title challenge back on track beating Nottingham Forest 3-0 at home. Kaveh praises their physicality and defensive strength but have they let Liverpool gain too much of an advantage? Also, Natalie Gedra sits down with Bruno Fernandes, who talks of expectations on Manchester United and Ruben Amorim’s intensity in training. And Lynsey Hooper chats to Rodri, who sleeps with the Ballon d’Or, but doesn’t think the win has sunk in yet. Finally, Kaveh thinks Enzo Maresca has got Chelsea moving in the right direction after another win against his old club Leicester.
1 hour 1 min
24 November Finished
Man City's fourth consecutive loss | Liverpool flying high | Mikel Arteta and Declan Rice interviews
Vicky Gomersall is joined by The Mirror's Darren Lewis and Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We start by discussing Manchester City’s loss at Brighton, a fourth consecutive defeat for Pep Guardiola. It’s “No Rodri, no party” for Dharmesh. Meanwhile, Liverpool go five points clear of City with a home win over Aston Villa. Were Liverpool overlooked at the beginning of the season? Elsewhere, Paul Merson returns to his old club to sit down with Mikel Arteta and Declan Rice; Arteta assures Merson that Arsenal are “here to win”, despite a recent dip in form. Also, Johnny Phillips discusses tactics with Enzo Maresca, who talks of keeping the identity of his team consistent, but finding solutions for different opposition. Finally, we talk Thomas Tuchel ahead of the international break. Dharmesh questions “why’s he not in charge now?” and believes there is pressure on both Tuchel and the FA.
56 mins
10 November Finished
Man City lose at Bournemouth | Enzo Maresca exclusive interview | Is Cole Palmer the best in the league?
Vicky Gomersall is joined by the The Mirror's Darren Lewis and Chief Football Writer of The Independent Miguel Delaney. We start by looking at Ruben Amorim’s appointment at Manchester United. Comparisons with Erik Ten Hag, Amorim’s charismatic media presence and the great work done at Sporting Lisbon. Next to the Premier League title race; after back-to-back losses in all competitions, have Manchester City’s injury list caught up with them? Are Arsenal now too far behind after their defeat away at Newcastle? And after beating Brighton to move to top of the league, Miguel thinks Liverpool are looking almost complete but considers a possible drop-off later in the season. Elsewhere, we consider the scrutiny on Julen Lopetegui as West Ham lose to Nottingham Forest. And Juliette Ferrington sits down with Ruud van Nistelrooy, who makes his desire to stay at Manchester United clear. Also, is Cole Palmer the best player in the Premier League at the moment? Darren talks of Palmer’s impressive vision and ball-striking ability but would still choose Erling Haaland over Palmer. Finally, Natalie Gedra interviews Enzo Maresca, who talks of honesty with his players and learning player management from Marcello Lippi and Carlo Ancelotti.
1 hour 1 min
3 November Finished
Ten-man Arsenal lose at Bournemouth | Arne Slot exclusive interview | Thomas Tuchel's appointment as England manager
Vicky Gomersall is joined by the The Mirror's Darren Lewis and Sky Sports Football Chief Reporter Kaveh Solhekol to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We start with ten-man Arsenal’s loss at Bournemouth. Do Arsenal have a discipline problem with three red cards in eight Premier League games? Also, Manchester United’s win at home to Brentford and Erik Ten Hag’s accusation of journalists telling “fairytales and lies”. Elsewhere, we discuss Pep Guardiola’s future. Darren believes if Pep stays at City, it will be not for money but out of love. Plus, Mohammed Kudus’ red card in Tottenham’s victory over West Ham and Fabian Hurzeler boosting Brighton to fifth after a win at Newcastle. Patrick Davidson sits down for an exclusive interview with Arne Slot, talking Liverpool’s impressive start, living away from family and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future. Finally, Darren and Kaveh give their opinions on Thomas Tuchel’s appointment as England manager.
1 hour 1 min
20 October Finished