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Cheat Sheet At The World Cup

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Your daily 'cheat sheet' rounding up everything you need to know about the 2026 World Cup, by Sky Sports News. Our reporters take you inside the England and Scotland camps, plus we'll cover the overnight results and stories making the headlines in bite-sized episodes. Listen to us every morning, or watch us through your Sky TV or on YouTube. •For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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Jul 11, 2026

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The Football Museum - Exhibit 27: Jake Brown from The Traitors 25.02.2025

From The Castle, to The Football Museum, winner of The Traitors Season 3, Jake Brown, is here!  Jake explains why there is no point in even having a debate about the Premier League's greatest ever midfielder. That title belongs to Paul Scholes, apparently, and he won't hear anything more about it. And on the subject of Scholes, hear how Jake followed in his idol's footsteps to become an England in...

Essential Questions: Is Man City trip a must-win for Liverpool? 20.02.2025

After Liverpool's draw at Aston Villa on Wednesday, do they need maximum points at Man City live on Sky Sports on Sunday to keep title rivals Arsenal at bay and end talk of a wobble from Arne Slot's side?   Peter Smith is joined by Sam Blitz and Richard Morgan to dissect the form of the Premier League leaders, as well as the defending champions, following City's Champions League exit at the hands...

The Football Museum: Exhibit 26 - Chesney Hawkes 18.02.2025

The One and Only Chesney Hawkes has entered The Football Museum, and fortunately he does have clothes on!   The West Ham fan talks us through watching Jarrod Bowen score the club's most memorable goal from the stands in Prague, but does have a bone to pick with the Hammers captain for not keeping a promise.   As you'd expect, the famous Europa Conference League triumph features heavily, but Chesne...

Essential Questions: As Man Utd travel to Tottenham, whose faithfuls will be celebrating come full-time? 13.02.2025

Ahead of a bottom-half clash with top billing this weekend as Man Utd travel to Tottenham, whose faithfuls will be celebrating come full-time and whose hopes of climbing the table banished for another week? If the puns are confusing you - the Essential Football castle welcomes a special guest as Jake Brown joins Ron Walker and Sam Blitz for this week's episode, fresh from winning the third series...

The Football Museum: Exhibit 25 - Michael Dawson 11.02.2025

Michael Dawson enters 'The Football Museum' and explains why a special moment with Brian Clough forced him to support Nottingham Forest. He also remembers being picked over his sibling to make his debut for his boyhood club.   The former England defender reveals which Premier League legend he once had in his back pocket, before a wake-up call against the very same opponent in their next match. And...

The Football Museum: Exhibit 24 - Frazer Clarke 04.02.2025

From security guard to Olympic medallist, Frazer Clarke has seen a lot in his short boxing career so far, but hear how it could have all ended before it even started.   The Manchester United fan tells us which unfortunate incident from a former England captain led to the happiest moment in his life.  Big Fraze also recalls watching an iconic Red Devils moment on a fuzzy portable TV in Jamaica, con...

Essential Questions: Is it a must win Premier League weekend for two North London rivals, for differing reasons? 31.01.2025

Ron Walker, Sam Blitz and Ben Grounds look ahead to a bumper Super Sunday that sees title chasing Arsenal host Manchester City whilst Spurs travel to Brentford, in what could be two must wins games for sides at different ends of the table. You can watch both matches live on Sky Sports.  Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we com...

The Football Museum: Exhibit 23 - Keith and Shane from Boyzone 27.01.2025

Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch step out of popstar life and into The Football Museum. The pair discuss their hopes and dreams for their beloved Chorley FC, Keith talks turning 'Average Joe' and the pop sensations tell us why Toto and Titi are still very much enemies number 1 & 2.  Boyzone: No Matter What is available on Sky Documentaries from Monday, February 3rd. The Football Museum is open ever...

Essential Questions: Man City vs Chelsea - can either side gain upper hand in Champions League race? 24.01.2025

Ron Walker and Pete Smith preview the Saturday Night Football clash between Manchester City and Chelsea in the Premier League. With both sides coming into the game off the back of some inconsistent performances, who will be able to win the game and gain the upper hand in the race to qualify for next season's Champions League? Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or...

Essential Questions: Are Arsenal back in the title race? Can Everton change under Moyes? Is it make or break for Ange & Spurs? 17.01.2025

Peter Smith and Sam Blitz look ahead to the Premier League fixtures this weekend including some of the big matches you can watch live on Sky Sports. Can Arsenal keep the pressure on Liverpool in the title race with a win against Aston Villa? Will David Moyes' return to Goodison Park be enough to turn around Everton's fortunes? Can Manchester City find some consistency as they travel to Portman Roa...

The Football Museum - Exhibit 22: Ezra Collective 17.01.2025

Mercury Prize winners, Arsenal fans and brothers, Femi and TJ Koleoso from Ezra Collective create their joint exhibit in The Football Museum. They reminisce to Josh Hayward over their first matchday experience, but explain why it turned into an annual nightmare. Even though it did allow them to witness an iconic Premier League moment... The brothers relive Arsenal's historic win at the Bernabeu in...

The Football Museum - Exhibit 21: Adam Richman 10.01.2025

Your Essential Football feed is the new home of 'The Football Museum', the podcast where stars from the world of sport and entertainment curate their own exhibit in our virtual archives.  Josh Hayward kicks off series three by chatting to world famous foodie Adam Richman, who swaps plus-sized portions for football firsts and favourites. The Man vs Food star reveals which bit of footy scran he cann...

Essential Questions: Liverpool vs Man Utd preview plus 2025 Premier League predictions 02.01.2025

Sky Sports’ Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Sam Blitz preview Liverpool’s huge derby game vs Manchester United - which affects both ends of the table! Can Liverpool be stopped in their pursuit of the title and should Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils be looking over their shoulders at the bottom three? It's a match you can watch on Sky Sports on Super Sunday.  Plus, we make some bold and brave New Year predic...

The 2024 awards - the Essential review of the footballing year 24.12.2024

As we count down to the end of a memorable year in the football, relive the last 12 months in the Premier League and beyond as Sky Sports football journalists Ron Walker, Ben Grounds and Sam Blitz dish out the awards for the best and the worst of 2024.Who's been top of the tree, who's been the surprise package... And who's been the biggest disappointment? Get the discussion started around the Chri...

Five Years of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal: Essential Football Podcast Special 19.12.2024

Sky Sports’ Sam Blitz and Nick Wright take a look back at Arsenal’s five years with Mikel Arteta, who celebrates his anniversary as manager of the club this week. Hear from Arteta and Arsenal players who discuss why this manager has dominated the headlines at times during his half-decade at the club, as Sam and Nick debate what is next and what is possible for the Spaniard in North London.  Watch...

Essential Questions: Who needs a win more in the Manchester derby? 13.12.2024

Ron Walker, Pete Smith and Ben Grounds look ahead to Manchester City against Manchester United, a match you can watch live on Sky Sports on Sunday.   With both teams struggling for form at the moment, it’s being called ‘the crisis derby.’ But, who needs a win more? 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 inv...

Essential Questions: Will form go out the window in Premier League's weekend derbies? 06.12.2024

Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Sam Blitz look ahead to a weekend of derbies in the Premier League. Everton host Liverpool on Saturday in the last Merseyside fixture at Goodison Park, whilst on Sunday, Arsenal travel to Fulham and Tottenham are at home to Chelsea. Keep across all the football this weekend on Sky Sports.   Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen...

Essential Questions: Liverpool against Manchester City - would a win for The Reds spell the end of the title race? 28.11.2024

Sky Sports’ Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Sam Blitz look ahead to Super Sunday’s big clash as Premier League leaders Liverpool host defending champions Manchester City, a match you can watch on Sky Sports from 4pm and follow on skysports.com.  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 voi...

Essential Questions: Why has Pep chosen to stay, and how does Portugal keep producing top talent? 21.11.2024

As Pep Guardiola agrees a contract extension at Manchester City, Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Sam Blitz discuss why he's chosen to stay with the champions and how his decision could affect the Premier League. Plus, in the second half of the episode we're joined by Portuguese football journalist, Miguel Lourenço Pereira - author of the book, "Bring Me That Horizon: A Journey to the Soul of Portugues...

Essential Questions: Is Arsenal's trip to Chelsea a must-win for The Gunners? 08.11.2024

Ron Walker and Sam Blitz look ahead to Chelsea against Arsenal, a potentially pivotal match in the title race and a game you can watch live on Sky Sports on Sunday. Hear also from pundits Paul Merson and Gary Neville, as well as Chelsea's Levi Colwill who describes what it's like playing under Enzo Maresca. Listen to the full interview with Colwill on this week's One on One podcast: podfollow.com/...

Essential Questions: What does Ruben Amorim's appointment mean for Man Utd? 01.11.2024

Sky Sports football journalists Ron Walker, Peter Smith and Adam Bate discuss the appointment of Ruben Amorim as Manchester United head coach. Plus, whilst we await his arrival at Old Trafford they look ahead to Sunday's clash with Chelsea, a match you can watch on Sky Sports.    Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off a...

“I don’t think anyone will be truly shocked!” – Neville reacts to Man Utd’s sacking of Ten Hag 28.10.2024

Former Manchester United Captain Gary Neville is amongst the guests on ‘The Football Show’ on Sky Sports News, reacting to the breaking news that Manchester United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag following the club's poor start to the season.   Former England internationals Stephen Warnock and Sue Smith also join Rob Jones and our Chief Reporter, Kaveh Solhekol, to discuss the timing of the decis...

Essential Questions: Can Arsenal afford to lose to Liverpool? 25.10.2024

Ron Walker, Pete Smith and Nick Wright preview the big Super Sunday match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, and ponder whether a defeat for the home side could see them out of contention to win the Premier League. 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...

Essential Questions - Tuchel and the top four: What to expect from new England boss and Liverpool vs Chelsea blockbuster 17.10.2024

Peter Smith is joined by Richard Morgan and Sam Blitz to reflect on a dramatic few days, which have seen Thomas Tuchel appointed as England manager, and look ahead to a mouth-watering weekend of Premier League action on Sky Sports.   We discuss Tuchel’s Three Lions appointment and what he will bring to the role. Plus, there is team news and analysis ahead of Liverpool vs Chelsea, with Reds boss Ar...

Tuchel agrees to become England manager 15.10.2024

Thomas Tuchel has agreed to become the new England manager.   Chelsea's Champions League-winning former boss will become England’s first German-born manager.   Hear from Sky Sports’ Senior Reporter Rob Dorsett, who broke the news, and journalist Henry Winter.  For more reaction to this story, keep across Sky Sports News and skysports.com. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky S...

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