Radio Live - Podcasts - Sky Sports FC - Essential Questions: Will Europa League win mean Man Utd or Spurs have had better season than Arsenal?

Essential Questions: Will Europa League win mean Man Utd or Spurs have had better season than Arsenal?

Author: Sky Sports May 15, 2025 Duration: 30:55

Essential Questions: Will Europa League win mean Man Utd or Spurs have had better season than Arsenal?

Podcast episode

Essential Questions: Will Europa League win mean Man Utd or Spurs have had better season than Arsenal?

Sky Sports FC

Sports News Soccer

Sky Sports FC from Sky Sports is the daily football debate where your voice matters. Each weekday, the team dives into the biggest stories in soccer, reacting to breaking news, transfer sagas, tactical talking points and the moments everyone is arguing about. Expect sharp analysis, strong opinions and lively discussion on everything from the Premier League to the world stage, with insight drawn straight from the live Sky Sports News show. This is the place to listen episodes that keep you fully up to speed, whether you are commuting, at work or catching up after the final whistle. Every podcast edition brings you right into the conversation, echoing the energy and passion of fans everywhere. If you love talking football, this podcast is your home for informed discussion, fresh reaction and nonstop coverage of the sport you care about most.

Even with the prospect of winning the Europa League, can Manchester United or Tottenham claim to have had a more successful season than Champions League semi-finalists Arsenal?

Sky Sports' Football Journalists Sam Blitz, Declan OIley and Zinny Boswell join Dougie Critchley for this special Essential Football podcast.

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

To get in touch with the pod, email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk.

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: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk.

More episodes

NLD: Who Needs It More? | 2 Years of Sir Jim

NLD: Who Needs It More? | 2 Years of Sir Jim

20.02.2026 Duration: 41:39

Tom White and Jay Bothroyd preview Sunday’s North London Derby, joined by Arsenal fan Scarlet and Spurs supporter Cam to tackle the big question: who needs the win more?Then to Crystal Palace, who were held to a 1–1 draw…

Episode page

Arsenal Stumble - Is the Title Now Pep’s to Lose? | Gordon Runs Riot, Tempers Flare

Arsenal Stumble - Is the Title Now Pep’s to Lose? | Gordon Runs Riot, Tempers Flare

19.02.2026 Duration: 34:52

Will Perry and Jody Morris break down Arsenal’s 2–2 draw with rock-bottom Wolves. With more crucial points dropped, the title race has shifted— if City win their remaining fixtures, the league is theirs. We’re joined by…

Episode page

Vini Incident | Saka Deal | Is Howe Perfect For Newcastle?

Vini Incident | Saka Deal | Is Howe Perfect For Newcastle?

18.02.2026 Duration: 36:22

Tom White and Jamie O’Hara open with Real Madrid’s 1–0 win over Benfica, a match halted for ten minutes after Gianluca Prestianni allegedly made a racist remark toward goalscorer Vinicius Jr. They break down the incident…

Episode page

Prem Return For Jurgen? | How Costly Could Spurs’ Season Be?

Prem Return For Jurgen? | How Costly Could Spurs’ Season Be?

17.02.2026 Duration: 38:12

Tom White and Rob Earnshaw debate the possibility of Jurgen Klopp making a return to the Premier League after Klopp’s agent has reportedly confirmed the former Liverpool boss has turned down approaches from both Manchest…

Episode page

Tudor’s Target at Spurs | Is Arteta Holding Eze back?

Tudor’s Target at Spurs | Is Arteta Holding Eze back?

16.02.2026 Duration: 35:48

Will Perry and Tim Sherwood react to Igor Tudor’s appointment at Tottenham until the end of the season. What does success look like for the new man in charge — and can he steer Spurs to Premier League safety? Tottenham f…

Episode page

Will Arsenal's end-of-season form haunt them again? Is Vitor Pereira the right appointment for Forest?

Will Arsenal's end-of-season form haunt them again? Is Vitor Pereira the right appointment for Forest?

13.02.2026 Duration: 28:21

Will Perry and former Premier League midfielder, Darren Ambrose, are in the Sky Sports Fan Club studio today and after Arsenal dropped points to Brentford, we ask if their end-of-season form will haunt them yet again in…

Episode page

Tuchel extends England deal | Forest sack Dyche

Tuchel extends England deal | Forest sack Dyche

12.02.2026 Duration: 26:36

Tom White is joined by Jamie O'Hara and Michael Dawson to react to the news that Thomas Tuchel has extended his contract as England head coach on today's episode of Sky Sports FC.Plus, after their 0-0 draw against Wolves…

Episode page

Tottenham sack Frank! What went wrong and what's next for Spurs?

Tottenham sack Frank! What went wrong and what's next for Spurs?

11.02.2026 Duration: 23:35

Huge breaking news on today's show as Tottenham announced the sacking of head coach Thomas Frank!Tom was joined by Jay Bothroyd and Michael Bridge to get immediate reaction. Spurs fans Chris Cowlin and Mitchell Fretton a…

Episode page

Does Rosenior deserve more respect? Are Poch chants impacting Frank's authority?

Does Rosenior deserve more respect? Are Poch chants impacting Frank's authority?

10.02.2026 Duration: 27:10

Tom White is joined by Jody Morris to discuss the biggest talking points in football on today's episode of Sky Sports FC.In part one, they chat about Liam Rosenior and whether he deserves more respect for the start he ha…

Episode page

Did late comeback save Man City's title chances? Will Liverpool qualify for Champions League?

Did late comeback save Man City's title chances? Will Liverpool qualify for Champions League?

09.02.2026 Duration: 18:15

Premier League winning captain Tim Sherwood joins Tom on today's Sky Sports FC, to discuss football's biggest stories.We start with the fall-out from yesterday's Premier League clash at Anfield. Manchester City closed th…

Episode page

Did Arsenal show Chelsea a lack of respect? Is there enough squad depth at Newcastle?

Did Arsenal show Chelsea a lack of respect? Is there enough squad depth at Newcastle?

06.02.2026 Duration: 26:38

Jay Bothroyd joins Tom in the studio for today's Sky Sports FC and we start by asking if Arsenal showed Chelsea a lack of respect during the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. This after Chelsea head coach, Liam…

Episode page

Carrick and Rosenior Report Cards | Should Spurs have spent more money in January? | Is this the best Scottish title race ever?

Carrick and Rosenior Report Cards | Should Spurs have spent more money in January? | Is this the best Scottish title race ever?

05.02.2026 Duration: 24:08

Lots to get through on today's Sky Sports FC with Tom White and Charlie Austin!One month into their reigns, Charlie assesses the Manchester United and Chelsea tenures of head coaches Michael Carrick and Liam Rosenior. Ne…

Episode page

Arsenal to Wembley | Is Pep becoming a distraction for City?

Arsenal to Wembley | Is Pep becoming a distraction for City?

04.02.2026 Duration: 35:40

Tom White and Jamie O’Hara break down Arsenal’s Carabao Cup semi-final win. Was Paul Merson too harsh in claiming Chelsea “never had a go”? Joined by Arsenal fan Nick and Chelsea fan John, we dig into Liam Rosenior’s cau…

Episode page

Is Romero right to criticise Spurs hierarchy? Will lack of signings cost Liverpool a Champions League place?

Is Romero right to criticise Spurs hierarchy? Will lack of signings cost Liverpool a Champions League place?

03.02.2026 Duration: 24:07

Lioness Leanne Sanderson is in the studio with Tom for this episode of FC. After Tottenham Hotspur’s Cristian Romero appeared to criticise the club's transfer window activity on social media, we ask if he was right to hi…

Episode page

Arteta News Conference Reaction | Watkins Injury Blow For Villa

Arteta News Conference Reaction | Watkins Injury Blow For Villa

30.01.2026 Duration: 36:45

Tom White and Jay Bothroyd break down Arsenal’s current form after going three league games without a win. We hear from Mikel Arteta ahead of a crucial weekend clash with Leeds — it’s been a strong season overall, but ar…

Episode page

Logo

Select station

—

VOL