Football Social Daily

Manchester City secured yet another trip to Wembley with victory over Manchester United in the League Cup - the fourth time United boss Solskjaer has slipped up at a semip-final stage. We discuss how concerning that record is as well as John Stones' resurgence at City. (Part 2, 19:54) The Premier League now has 40 positive cases of coronavirus, the most ever. How do the league deal with Covid moving forward? (Part 3, 34:26) Dele Alli could be on the way to PSG according to the latest transfer gossip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tottenham reached the Carabao Cup final by beating Brentford last night, but can they go on to win it? Will being in a final affect their Premier League form? Are they boring to watch like some people claim? (Part 2, 14:04) Manchester United take on Manchester City in the other semi-final. Can United boss Solskjaer keep up his good derby record whilst ending his poor semi-final one? Will City produce a performance like they did against Chelsea? (Part 3, 26:23) January is here and so is the transfer window. After being linked with moves out of the Premier League, what does the future hold for Mesut Ozil, Jesse Lingard and Xherdan Shaqiri? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool lost to Southampton on Monday night in the Premier League resulting in tears from Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl and a grumpy Jurgen Klopp. (Part 2, 17:43) Can Tottenham reach the Carabao Cup final, or will Championship Brentford end their hopes of a shot at silverware? (Part 3, 31:46) The transfer window is upon us - rumours claim Sergio Ramos could join Manchester City, but can we see it happening? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's back to work for most of the world today but the Football Social Daily team never stopped! Another dose of Premier League news is here and there is loads to talk about...-Is Lampard under pressure at Chelsea?-Which managers COULD face the chop this January?-Does the Premier League need to do more when it comes to cracking down on Corona-Virus breaches?-Is Pablo Dybala coming to the Premier League?-Who could Pochettino poach from Spurs to join his new look PSG outfit?Jim Salveson, Marley Anderson and Matt Pidd discus all the latest from the top flight! Plus, you can find more news and views at www.sport-social.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Ant McGinley and Dave Scott to review the first weekend of Premier League action in 2021.Manchester City fired a Premier League title warning with a dominant 3-1 win at Chelsea, Manchester United are up to second/joint top after beating Aston Villa and Arsenal's revival goes on as Mikel Arteta's side won 4-0 at struggling West Brom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ant McGinley, Jay Motty and Natalie Pike are on duty to preview the first weekend of Premier League action in 2021, including big games between Chelsea and Manchester City, and Tottenham welcoming Leeds United. Also with more matches under threat from positive Covid-19 tests across football, will the Premier League be forced to making another season break?And as we put 2020 behind us we ask some unexpected questions like where will Steve Bruce go after Newcastle? When is Jose not really Jose? Which Jedi is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer most like? Plus with the transfer window open we discuss what seems the perfect combination of those who need to sell and those who need to buy in "The Arsenal West Brom Swop Shop." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For today's Football Social Daily we hear from former the man behind Price of Football; Kieran Maguire who spoke to Jim Salveson as part of our "Football Stories' series.Kieran is is a teacher, author and podcast host, alongside comedian Kevin Day, for the Price of Football podcast (which is great).He talks about (amongst other things) some of the merky deals he's encounters, how Manchester City avoiding punishment for FFP and wether West Ham's owners are as bad as they seem as well as delving deep into the world of agents fee's and director loans!You can find more from this series by searching "Football Stories" wherever you find your podcasts and Football Social Daily returns to normal, with daily Premier League podcasts from Jan 2nd 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For today's Football Social Daily we hear from former Premier League referee Mark Halsey who spoke to Jim Salveson as part of our "Football Stories' series.Mark talks openly about his life behind the whistle, what he'd change about modern day officiating and the personal abuse he suffered at the hands of trolls.You can find more from this series by searching "Football Stories" wherever you find your podcasts and Football Social Daily returns to normal, with daily Premier League podcasts from Jan 2nd 2021.Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles Commins, Ian Brannan and Steve McNorton are on duty to look back on last night's Premier League games as Leeds United provide the entertainment both on and off the pitch as they thump West Brom 5-0 and Manchester United slide into 2nd place in the Premier League table with a last minute, 1-0 win over Wolves.The gang also cast their eyes over the rest of the games and look ahead to both of tonight's ties as Spurs host Fulham and Liverpool travel to Newcastle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Jim Salveson and Steve McNorton on duty to look back at last night's action as Frank Lampard's Chelsea continued their indifferent for with a 1-1 draw at home to Aston Villa and a much changed Leicester drew at Crystal Palace.The gang also preview all of tonight's action with ten teams going head to head in the final round of Premier League games in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim Salveson is joined by Matt Cunningham and Stephen McNorton on today's show.The team look back at Wolves' clash vs an out-of-form Tottenham side, preview the days Premier League fixtures including Manchester City's trip to Everton and give the full lowdown on all the transfer gossip ahead of the January window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Sam Lee and Rob Blanchette are on duty to look back at a busy Boxing Day/December 27th schedule with all 20 Premier League teams in action.Arsenal racked up a much needed win at home to Chelsea, Leicester City snatched a late draw against Manchester United and Sheffield United's winless run stretches on to 15 games with Everton loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Jim Salveson in the Sport Social Grotto as he looks back at a year of Premier League action! Jim is joined in his festive home by a variety of familiar faces from Football Social Daily to look back at the highs and lows of 2020 as well as spreading some positive vibes towards 2021.Liverpool's first league title in 30 years, Manchester City's League Cup dominance, Paul Pogba's Manchester United future and which manager is most like a Brussel Sprout are all on the agenda in this very special Xmas show!Follow FSD on Twitter @TheSportSocial and find more from the Sport Social team at www.sport-social.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Mark Critchley and Adam Keyworth are on duty to preview a bumper round of Premier League action on Boxing Day/December 27th.Jamie Vardy and Leicester City will be looking to boost their title push against Manchester United, Arsenal will be hoping for a Christmas miracle and improving Manchester City host Newcastle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Jim Salveson and Marley Anderson are on duty to look back at last night's Premier League action.Chelsea got back to winning ways with an impressive 3-0 victory at home to West Ham and Burnley beat Wolves 2-1 on a rain soaked night at Turf Moor. The guys also preview tonight's EFL Cup quarter final games as Arsenal host Manchester City and Newcastle head to Championship side Brentford plus Jim tells us what to do with our sprouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan, Marley Anderson and Matt Pidd give their views on West Brom's Premier League survival chances as Big Sam Allardyce kicked off with a 3-0 defeat to Aston Villa.The team also preview the two Monday night clashes as West Ham cross the capital to face Chelsea and Burnley welcome Wolves to Turf Moor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Jay Motty and Natalie Paweleck to look back at a goal filled weekend of pre-Christmas Premier League action.The team look back at Liverpool's record breaking 7-0 win at Crystal Palace, Brendan Rodgers grabbing his first win over Jose Mourinho as Leicester edged out Tottenham and Manchester United welcome back Leeds to Old Trafford for the first time in 16 years with a 6-2 thrashing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by Pete Hall and Ant McGinley to discuss the weekend’s Premier League fixtures, including a first top flight meeting between Manchester United and Leeds United in 16 years, Sam Allardyce’s first game in charge of West Brom against Aston Villa and a top 4 clash between Spurs and Leicester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheffield United have made the worst start to an English top flight season since the league was formed in 1888! Can they stay up after their 3-2 defeat to Manchester United, and are Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side now title contenders?! (Part 2, 22:17) Aston Villa drew a blank against Burnley, and Jurgen Klopp is named FIFA Men’s coach of the year pipping Marcelo Bielsa. Does he deserve the accolade? (Part 3, 41:55) Leicester City are the subject of our final Floodlight Focus of 2020 where Leicester City fan Jamie Derry joins us to discuss the high-flying Foxes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool got the better of Mourinho’s Spurs in the Premier League last night to go top of the table. But is this just the start of a rivalry between Jose and Jurgen Klopp? (Part 2, 19:03) Everton got back to winning ways over Leicester, and Sebastien Haller scored an outrageous bicycle kick to earn West Ham a draw with Crystal Palace. (Part 3, 35:44) Sheffield United v Manchester United is the pick of the fixtures tonight – can Solskjaer’s inconsistent side pile more misery on the bottom-placed Blades? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea lost late at Wolves last night meanwhile West Brom secured an important point at Manchester City - yet Slaven Bilic's Baggies future is in doubt. (Part 2, 26:04) Premier League previews including Jose Mourinho's mind games as Liverpool play Spurs in a top of the table encounter. (Part 3, 40:52) Your questions answered, including whether there'll ever be an 'all star' Premier League side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two games in the Premier League tonight, the first is at Molineux where Chelsea travel to Wolves. Can either side bounce back from defeat at the weekend? (Part 2, 20:45) West Brom visit Manchester City. Do the Baggies stand any chance against a lukewarm City? Plus, we look at the Last 16 ties in the Champions League for Premier League clubs. (Part 3, 34:57) The free transfer, or the 'Bosman' rule, has been about for 25 years. Who are some of the best Premier League free signings? Also we look at Tyrone Mings' Twitter rant... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mikel Arteta has overseen Arsenal's worst start to a season for 46 years. Is his job on the line? How stupid was Granit Xhaka's red? Where do the Gunners go next? (Part 2, 20:00) Leicester convincingly beat Brighton to go third. Are they title contenders, or is it just hype? Will Brighton stay up after yet another loss? (Part 3, 30:29) Crystal Palace are under Floodlight Focus and Jack Pierce from Five Year Plan gives us an insight into life at Selhurst Park right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Rob Blanchette and Adam Keyworth to look back on a bizarre weekend of Premier League action.The Manchester derby ended goalless at Old Trafford for the first time since 2015, and neither Liverpool, Tottenham or Chelsea could take advantage as none of them managed to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Jack Gaughan and Ant McGinley to preview a busy weekend of Premier League action. Under pressure Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faces rival Pep Guardiola, Chelsea boss Frank Lampard takes his Blues side to face Everton and Champions League chasing Leicester City host Brighton........... plus all the other Premier League matches!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim Salveson is joined by Feargal Brennan and Steve McNorton to review last night's Europa League action and look ahead to West Ham's trip to Leeds.The guys look at Spurs fighting on three fronts in 2021, Jekyll and Hyde Arsenal in Europe and what the Hammers can expect at Elland Road.Jim also chats to Chelsea writer Mark Worrall as part of our Floodlight Focus series with the latest from Stamford Bridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Marley Anderson and John-Paul Hughes to review last night Champions League group stage final day.The team also look ahead to tonight's Europe League action, with Arsenal, Tottenham and Leicester City already into the last 32.Plus Jim Salveson gets the latest Fantasy Football tips from Matt Dyson and Joe Redmond joins us as part of 'Floodlight Focus' to talks all things Burnley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United crashed out of the Champions League to RB Leipzig last night. How much pressure is building on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and how does he combat it? (Part 2, 18:42) Your questions answered, including trying to figure out what xG is! (Part 3, 35:00) Brighton and Hove Albion are the subject of Floodlight Focus with Nick Szczepanik our guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Southampton beat Brighton 2-1 in the Premier League on Monday night, but VAR was once again a topic of debate after a dubious penalty call. We discuss the way things unfolded, including how players may use VAR to bend the rules. (Part 2, 17:02) Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola has said the Frenchman's Man Utd career is over. What do United do next? Plus, we discuss Harry Kane's dangerous play... (Part 3, 40:01) Max Stokes from Villa on Tour is our guest as we discuss Aston Villa on Floodlight Focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wolves lost 4-0 to Liverpool in the Premier League last night. We ask if there is something not right at Molineux. Also, we discuss Gini Wijnaldum's Reds future. (Part 2, 23:42) Southampton take on Brighton in the Premier League tonight as we preview the action. (Part 3, 39:42) Floodlight Focus is on Arsenal today where Josh from A Bergkamp Wonderland joins us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Carl Anka and Jay Motty to review a busy weekend of Premier League action.The team look back at Manchester United's fight back 3-1 win at West Ham, impressive Chelsea winning at home to Leeds and Jose Mourinho clinching North London bragging rights against Arsenal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by Steven McInerney and Mark Critchley to preview the weekend's Premier League action, including Spurs v Arsenal, Liverpool v Wolves and Chelsea v Leeds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's packed Football Social Daily podcast discusses the return of fans to the Emirates as Arsenal dispatched Rapid Wien in their Europa League tie ahead of the North London derby with Spurs this weekend, who themselves were accused of 'lacking motivation' by manager Mourinho against LASK. (Part 2, 18:16) Leicester lost to Ukrainian opposition and Soyuncu's injury flared up again in a bad night for the Foxes. How does Rodgers get them firing again? Plus we look at the EFL and Premier League agreeing a bailout. (Part 3, 38:40) Floodlight Focus features Dan from the Wolves 77 Club podcast to discuss Jimenez, derby days and the season so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea cruised past Sevilla in the Champions League, with Giroud's 4 strikes giving Lampard some food for thought. Manchester United's Last 16 ambitions remain in the balance meanwhile after defeat to PSG, with some interesting tactical choices from manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. (Part 2, 20:15) With Villa v Newcastle postponed, who do you replace the Villa players in your FPL squad with? Thankfully Gameweek podcast's Matt Dyson is here to help. (Part 3, 33:35) Connor from West Brom Fan TV is on Floodlight Focus to discuss the baggies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss Liverpool and Manchester City's Champions League exploits (Part 2, 23:52) as well as Chelsea and Manchester United's forthcoming European games. (Part 3, 44:28) West Ham are the topic of Floodlight Focus where Hammers journalist Henry Smith joins us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

VAR was again the hot topic after West Ham's win over Aston Villa. Is it ruining the game? (Part 2, 23:12) We discuss Fulham's important win over the Foxes and Edinson Cavani's social media post which is under FA investigation. (Part 3, 37:55) Spurs are the topic of Floodlight Focus with Franco from Tottenham podcast The Cheese Room joining us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After David Luiz and Raul Jimenez's sickening clash of heads on Sunday, which resulted in the Mexican fracturing his skull, we discuss whether more should be done regarding concussion protocol in the Premier League. (Part 2, 22:05) Monday Night Football sees Fulham, West Ham, Aston Villa and Leicester all in action, and we preview the lot. (Part 3, 46:38) Floodlight Focus is with Ben from the Total Saints podcast, discussing Southampton's fortunes so far this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Rob Blanchette and Ant McGinley to look back at a busy weekend of Premier League action as Edinson Cavani rescues Manchester United from defeat at Southampton, Manchester City batter Burnley 5-0 and Jurgen Klopp is unhappy VAR and early starts as Liverpool draw at Brighton.Plus which Premier League manager makes the best breakfast? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan previews the weekend's Premier League action with Adam Keyworth and Steve Shanyaski as Chelsea play Spurs, Everton host Leeds and West Brom and Sheffield United clash in a relegation scrap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's Football Social Daily focuses on the exploits of our Premier League sides in the Europa League. Dele Alli played well for Spurs, and Arsenal bounced back. (Part 2, 23:08) Leicester came from behind, should Brendan Rodgers receive greater credit? (Part 3, 35:18) Newcastle travel to Palace tonight. How will this one go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He may never have played in England, but Diego Maradona is one of the game's greats. We discuss his influence on the game after his death, as well as Liverpool and Man City's Champions League fortunes. (Part 2, 25:41) Get your dream team sorted with all the latest FPL tips from Matt Dyson from the Gameweek podcast. (Part 3, 37:11) Floodlight Focus shines on Newcastle United, where Toon fan Steve Hastie joins us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's packed Football Social Daily includes discussions over the FIFA video game and why some players aren't happy about it! Plus, we take a look at Chelsea and Manchester United's Champions League wins. (Part 2, 26:07) Your questions answered, including whether Spurs or Leicester are better placed to win the Premier League and which side has the best forward line in the division. (Part 3, 37:41) Manchester City are under Floodlight Focus and Nigel Rothband from The Man City Show podcast joins us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Huge news broke yesterday that soon, fans will be allowed back in to football stadiums. It won't be like it used to, but it's a start. Although there'll be no food and drink, no chanting, no cheering... (Part 2, 18:02) We look back at Burnley's first win of the season and Wolves 1-1 draw with Southampton, where Theo Walcott scored his first Saints goal for almost 15 years. Has he underachieved in his career? (Part 3, 37:55) Manchester United are under floodlight focus with supporter and author Wayne Barton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool's 3-0 win over Leicester continued their remarkable Anfield streak and took them back to the top of the Premier League. How much credit should Klopp get and does this dispel a few myths about a lack of strength in depth? (Part 2, 18:10) Penalty problems! Fulham in a mess from the spot and should keepers be allowed to jump off the line? (Part 3, 31:31) Floodlight Focus is on leaders Liverpool, where Electronic Music Producer and Reds fan Paul Nolan joins us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Jonathan Smith and Ant McGinley to recap a busy weekend of Premier League action.Jose Mourinho kept up his strong record against Pep Guardiola as Tottenham beat Manchester City 2-0, another Bruno Fernandes penalty sealed Manchester United's 1-0 win over West Brom and Everton won 3-2 away struggling Fulham, plus all the other top-flight action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by Manchester City fan and presenter Natalie Paweleck and Sky Sports Broadcaster Michelle Owen to preview the weekend's Premier League action. Mourinho and Guardiola do battle as Spurs host Man City, Man United will want to win their first home league game of the season against West Brom and it's 1st v 3rd as Leicester welcome Liverpool - plus all the other games previewed across the Premier League weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pep Guardiola has signed a new Manchester City contract keeping him at the club until 2023. What does this mean for the future at the Etihad? (Part 2, 18:55) FPL is back this weekend - Gameweek podcast host Matt Dyson joins us to answer your fantasy footy questions! (Part 3, 30:06) Leicester City are our feature Floodlight Focus team and Lee Chapman, big Foxes fan and Jamie Vardy lookalike joins us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phil Foden was the bad guy for England in September for breaking coronavirus protocol in Reykjavik. Now upon his return to the Three Lions side, the Manchester City man turned in a great display against Iceland. Has he redeemed himself? (Part 2, 10:26) Former Real Madrid and current Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira fancies trying his hand in the Premier League. But where will he fit in? (Part 3, 25:28) Floodlight Focus turns its attentions to Leeds United where Rich Williams from Virgin Radio and LUTV joins us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gareth Southgate - is he a 'company man'? Should this international break even have gone ahead? (Part 2, 18:32) Your questions answered, including whether there should be harsher punishments for diving and if 'changing' your nationality should be allowed. (Part 3, 38:36) Fulham fan Ben aka 'The Magic Mod' joins us to discuss the Cottagers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

France manager Didier Deschamps has hinted that Olivier Giroud should leave Chelsea in order to secure his spot at next summers Euros. Should the big striker stay at the Bridge or leave? Plus, we discuss Liverpool's injury crisis. (Part 2, 23:19) Robert from USA Everton fan group Carolina Toffees joins us to talk all about the Merseysiders' start to the season - and also about some special sweets! (Part 3, 37:31) After Ryan Reynolds' takeover of non-league Wrexham, we speak to journalist and fan Andy Gilpin about the news as well as revealing our favoured celebrity chairmen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices