Football Social Daily

Did Gareth Southgate pick the right system against Belgium? England lost 2-0 in the Nations League and now won't reach the finals. Should he be building a team around Aston Villa's Jack Grealish? (Part 2, 25:43) International breaks mean one thing - a brand new Paul Pogba story. The Manchester United man's latest interview is interesting, but is he getting a fair wrap? Plus, we discuss the latest Manchester City transfer gossip. (Part 3, 52:23) Floodlight Focus switches to Selhurst Park and Gavin Hamilton, former World Soccer editor joins us to chat Crystal Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Sam Lee and Mark Critichley to look at the some the biggest stories in Premier League action this weekend.The team look at Liverpool’s growing injury crisis, and what Joe Gomez’s injury means for Jurgen Klopp’s January transfer plans.Plus the guys name their Top Five Premier League strikers and discuss Wayne Rooney’s move into management at Derby County. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is with Stretford Paddock's Jay Motty and The Athletic's Carl Anka to discuss some of the recent issues in the game, including an increase in positive coronavirus tests, the hunt for a new FA Chairman and whether Cristiano Ronaldo could make a blockbuster return to Manchester United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mason Mount has been described as Gareth Southgate's 'teachers pet' with some strange comments from the England boss in a press conference not helping matters... (Part 2, 17:18) Scotland have qualified for the Euros! About time, right?! (Part 3, 29:37) Ceri from The Chels podcast gives us an insight in to how the fans have viewed Chelsea's start to the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Gomez has picked up an injury on England duty. What does this mean for Liverpool's back line? Plus, Manchester United's Mason Greenwood has been in the spotlight recently. Do the media need to leave him alone? (Part 2, 25:36) Will Scotland finally qualify for a major tournament? (Part 3, 36:51) Burnley superfan Leyton Bracegirdle joins us to discuss the Clarets in Floodlight Focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg Clarke's comments have seen him stand down as FA Chairman. We discuss the fallout of the incident in which he used erroneous remarks to refer to race in a meeting with MPs. (Part 2, 20:10) We answer the questions you've sent in to us, including whether we think Guardiola and Klopp can manage in the Premier League for as long as Ferguson and Wenger did... (Part 3, 42:56) Liam from Albion Analytics joins us to discuss Brighton in Floodlight Focus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Premier League season now 8 games in, can those unexpected performers maintain their form? Can Leicester 'do a Leicester' and win the title again?! (Part 2, 18:30) Newcastle fan Marley is fuming with Steve Bruce, calling him inept... (Part 3, 38:27) Dan Wiseman from The Villa Filler Podcast, part of the Heart of the Holte channel, joins us to discuss Aston Villa's great start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aston Villa deservedly beat Arsenal. Should Barkley get an England call up again and where are Arsenal struggling? (Part 2, 20:48) Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola both love a moan, and they are at it again this week - this time about substitutions. Do they have a point?(Part 3, 33:06) Continuing the Gunners theme, Michael from You Are My Arsenal stops by to chat about Mikel Arteta's men in Floodlight Focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Sam Lee and Jack Gaughan to look back at a goal filled weekend of Premier League action.Liverpool pick up a valuable 1-1 draw at rivals Manchester City, Manchester United win at Everton and Spurs edge out West Brom plus all the other top-flight action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been red against blue in the US presidential race and it's a similar story in the Premier League this weekend too as Manchester City play Liverpool and Everton host Manchester United in a case of Manchester versus Merseyside. Niall McCaughan is with Steven McInerney and Ty Marshall to preview all the weekend's action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United are reported to have touched base with Mauricio Pochettino's representatives. Is this standard for this day and age or is Solskjaer in serious trouble at Old Trafford? Plus, we discuss the scrapping of PPV and Gareth Southgate's latest comments... (Part 2, 22:13) Three Premier League sides were in Europa League action last night, with Arsenal, Spurs and Leicester all winning. With the Foxes looking most impressive, we ask if they can win the whole thing. (Part 3, 40:55) Wolves are our featured club in Floodlight Focus and Alex Dicken from the Birmingham Mail joins us to share his thoughts on the season so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United lost 2-1 in Istanbul against Champions League newcomers Basaksehir last night. It was a wretched display from United - why are they so inconsistent, and will Solskjaer last much longer in the job? (Part 2, 32:15) Diogo Jota is on fire for Liverpool, but should you put him in your Fantasy Premier League side? Matt Dyson from the Gameweek podcast gives us his thoughts. (Part 3, 46:15) West Ham United are our featured club in Floodlight Focus and Henry Tomlinson from Green Street Hammers joins us to chat about the Irons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool hammered Atalanta 0-5 in the Champions League last night with new boy Diogo Jota bagging a hattrick. Is Firmino's starting place under threat? Plus, Manchester City secured another European win in Greece (Part 2, 18:20) Manchester United travel to Turkey and Chelsea welcome Rennes in Europe tonight. Will it be straightforward for the Premier League sides? (Part 3, 32:14) Sarah from Proud Baggies joins us to discuss West Brom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leicester thumped Leeds last night in the Premier League in what was perhaps a bump down to earth for Marcelo Bielsa's side. (Part 2, 18:23) Liverpool and Manchester City are in action tonight. Will City continue to play Torres up front? (Part 3, 31:21) Tottenham are under Floodlight Focus as we chat with Spurs fan, comedian and author Carl Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tottenham secured another Premier League victory on Sunday to take them second in the table, but can they maintain a title challenge? (Part 2, 21:35) Two Monday night fixtures to preview today, as a relegation clash between Fulham and West Brom and the more exciting prospect of Leeds against Leicester are on the agenda (Part 3, 38:42) Jon from the Saints FC Podcast joins us for the lowdown on Southampton's start to the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Ant McGinley and Tyrone Marshall to review the weekend's Premier League action.Arsenal in at Old Trafford in the Premier League for the first time since 2006, Chelsea crank up the pressure on Sean Dyche with a 3-0 win at Burnley and Southampton and Aston Villa battle out 4-3 thriller at Villa Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan, Steve Shanyaski and Pete Hall look ahead to all of the weekend's Premier League games, including the pick of the bunch as Manchester United welcome Arsenal, Liverpool's test against in form West Ham and Sheffield United looking for their first win against Manchester City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jose Mourinho was not a happy bunny after Tottenham's 0-1 loss in Belgium in the Europa League. Dele Alli was hooked off at half time and some are saying he might not play for Spurs again. Others are wondering if Bale will perform soon. Is this an overreaction or should Spurs be concerned? (Part 2, 25:42) Matt Dyson from the Gameweek Podcast joins us to chat FPL and whether Patrick Bamford is worth putting in your team this week... (Part 3, 41:01) Floodlight Focus looks at Sheffield United's start to the season and Ian from the Four Blades in a Pub Podcast gives us his thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus Rashford bagged a quickfire hattrick, the first of his Manchester United career, as Solskjaer's men beat RB Leipzig 5-0 in the Champions League. We discuss Rashford's impact, van de Beek's performance and Julian Nagelsmann's dodgy jacket. (Part 2, 14:53) Chelsea beat Krasnodar comfortably in their European game. But what do we make of Frank Lampard's comments that he gets tougher treatment from the media because he is English? (Part 3, 26:15) Manchester City are featured in today's Floodlight Focus and Ray from Man City Fan TV joins us to chat about the unusual start to the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has surprised a few with a statement encouraging the Premier League PPV fee to drop to £5. Is Mike actually being nice for once, or is there an ulterior motive? (Part 2, 14:11) Your questions answered, including whether we think Spurs are a big enough club to play in a European Super League if there ever was one. (Part 3, 31:03) Time to talk Newcastle, as Norman from the True Faith NUFC podcast joins us in Floodlight Focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

West Brom picked up a point at Brighton on Monday night - are the Baggies up for the fight this season and should Brighton be doing more? Plus, we discuss the incredible link up of Kane and Son at Spurs which has fast become one of the best combinations in Premier League history! (Trust us, the stats say so...) (Part 2,18:55) Liverpool and Manchester City are in Champions League action. How will injuries impact their season and is Pep Guardiola running out of steam? (Part 3, 32:20) BBC Radio Manchester's Gaz Drinkwater joins us to share his thoughts on his beloved Manchester United in today's Floodlight Focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie Vardy's cracking goalscoring record against the Gunners continued as his winner ensured Leicester beat Arsenal 0-1. Is the Foxes striker World Class like Brendan Rodgers says? (Part 2, 25:00) Double header on Monday Night Football tonight as Brighton play West Brom and Burnley play Spurs. Should Mourinho start Bale against the Clarets? (Part 3, 39:00) Floodlight Focus switches to Anfield where Keith from LFC Daytrippers gives his thoughts on the Reds and the absence of van Dijk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Rob Blanchette and Jay Motty to review a goal shy weekend of Premier League action.Manchester United ground out a 0-0 draw at home to Chelsea, Liverpool got back to winning ways at home to Sheffield United and Everton's unbeaten run was sharply ended at Southampton.Plus all the other Premier League action from Match week 6! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by the Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan and Presenter Natalie Paweleck to preview the weekend's Premier League action, including Manchester United entertaining Chelsea, Arsenal facing Leicester and West Ham welcoming Manchester City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United striker has been 'warned' over his behaviour claim the papers, but is it really that important? Plus we look back across last night's Europa League games. (Part 2, 18:18) Aston Villa could go top if they beat Leeds, but will they? (Part 3, 35:48) Pete from the For Fox Sake podcast joins us to talk Leicester City in Floodlight Focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Premier League sides have revealed their 25-man squads for the season – and Arsenal have left Mesut Ozil off theirs. Will he be gone in January? Will he ever play for the Gunners again? Liverpool and Manchester City picked up Champions League wins, but they’ve also got their injuries… (Part 2, 28:53) No Virgil van Dijk for Liverpool means plenty of FPL managers will need to make changes. But who do you get in? Matt Dyson from the Gameweek podcast gives his thoughts. (Part 3, 39:02) Leeds United are our featured club in Floodlight Focus as Paul Morrison from the Leeds That podcast joins us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just weeks after 'Project Big Picture' was in the headlines, momentum has now gathered regarding a new 'European Premier League'. Would this super league be a good thing for the English game? (Part 2, 19:39) Manchester United beat PSG in the Champions League after an outstanding performance, and Chelsea were solid at the back against Sevilla. We review the action. (Part 3, 39:33) Floodlight Focus switches to Fulham as Russ from Cottage Talk joins us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wolves picked up 3 points against Leeds in the Premier League on Monday night but West Brom and Burnley could only manage a stalemate. (Part 2, 17:07) Champions League is back tonight as Manchester United travel to PSG and Chelsea host Sevilla. How will United fare without Cavani and Maguire and will Chelsea stop leaking goals? (Part 3, 34:30) Floodlight Focus switches back to league leaders Everton and their great start to the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aston Villa left it late to beat Leicester, but it was another 3 points for Dean Smith's men. How far could they go this season?! Plus, we hear from injury expert Ben Dinnery of Premier Injuries on what to expect from Virgil van Dijk's Liverpool absence. (Part 2, 25:32) West Brom v Burnley and Leeds v Wolves - we preview both Monday night fixtures. (Part 3, 44:40) Joe Doyle from Football.London joins us to run the rule on Crystal Palace. Subscribe now and never miss a show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Ant McGinley and Jay Motty to look back a massive weekend of Premier League action.Manchester United returned to winning ways with a 4-1 victory at Newcastle, VAR dominated Everton 2-2 Merseyside derby draw against Liverpool and Pep Guardiola edged out Mikel Arteta in Manchester City's clash with Arsenal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and Broadcaster Michelle Owen to look ahead to all the weekend's Premier League fixtures, including a tantalising Merseyside derby, a London derby between Spurs and West Ham and the M23 derby as Palace play Brighton! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The EFL have rejected the £50m 'bailout' offer. We discuss why that might be the case, what the future holds from a Premier League perspective, 'big 6' breakaway leagues and Gary Neville's calls for new footballing governance. (Part 2, 35:05) Matt Dyson from the Gameweek podcast joins us to answer your burning FPL questions as well as revealing a trick of the trade! (Part 3, 45:22) Floodlight Focus returns to Stamford Bridge as Chelsea are under the spotlight with Mikey from the At The Bridge Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Maguire was sent off after just 30 minutes in England's 1-0 loss to Denmark. Does he need a break from the game? Has he looked the same since the incident in Greece? (Part 2, 16:20) Premier League transfer news including a possible Championship move for Tottenham's Danny Rose (Part 3, 35:38) Floodlight Focus switches to Turf Moor where Chris Boden from the Burnley Express joins us to chat about the Clarets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England take on Denmark in the Nations League, but why do the Three Lions have an abundance of right-backs but nobody on the left?! (Part 2, 14:55) We answer your questions including whether a 0-0 draw should be worth 0 points?! (Part 3, 30:41) Brighton feature in Floodlight Focus with Adam Stenning from The Argus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Project Big Picture has caused a real stir, but despite the plans for a Premier League shake-up that would arguably benefit them, West Ham United are against the proposals... (Part 2, 16:10) The latest top flight transfer gossip including potential movement at West Brom, Leeds and Tottenham. (Part 3, 27:16) Floodlight Focus returns to Aston Villa as Max Stokes from Villa on Tour joins us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EFL Chair Rick Parry has revealed plans for 'Project Big Picture', a controversial new restructure of the English game which sees power handed to the country's biggest clubs. Is this the future, or a total farce? Plus, Poch is still out of work but could he end up in Manchester soon, and will West Ham ever fix their wonky transfer strategy? Jim Salveson, Niall McCaughan and Marley Anderson discuss on this episode of Football Social Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Rob Blanchette and Jonathan Smith to look back at a busy weekend of international action.The team review England's impressive UEFA Nations League win over Belgium and where Gareth Southgate's side are ahead of Euro 2021. Plus what next for the international football calendar due to Covid-19 and who could replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United next summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niall McCaughan is joined by The Independent's Mark Critchley and Writer and Comedian Alex Boardman on Football Social Daily. The Premier League have announced a new streaming service, but it isn't cheap... are they completely out of touch with football fans right now? Will it cause more problems than it solves? Speaking of problems, how will Mesut Ozil and Paul Pogba's Premier League futures pan out, and is Gareth Southgate becoming annoying? We discuss it all! Subscribe now and never miss a show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England comfortably swept aside Wales last night at Wembley. But did the second-string Three Lions side do enough to convince Southgate of a more regular starting place? (Part 2, 14:10) There are some top players available on a free. Mandzukic and Wilshere to name just two! (Part 3, 34:18) Floodlight Focus moves to Molineux where Jordan Russell from Wolves Fancast joins us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Premier League and EFL clubs are putting the pressure on the relevant authorities to allow fans back in to stadiums. But with coronavirus cases rising, is it the right time to open up grounds again? (Part 2, 17:41) Wales defender Ben Davies seems to think that there is a rivalry with England. But do England fans really care? (Part 3, 25:23) West Bromwich Albion are back in the big time but how will they get on? Baggies fan and podcaster Alex Newton joins us to chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tammy Abraham's surprise birthday party breached Covid-19 protocol, meaning the Chelsea striker and his England teammates Ben Chilwell and Jadon Sancho will miss the Three Lions game with Wales. Has the situation been dealt with fairly by Gareth Southgate after Greenwood and Foden's similar rules breach? (Part 2, 14:12) Your questions answered, including whether we think Everton will keep up their top start and if Manchester City can be excused for spending a billion quid on misfiring defenders. (Part 3, 40:28) West Ham are featured in Floodlight Focus where mysterious ITK and Hammers blogger Ex-WHU Employee joins us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deadline Day is done for another transfer window and it was one of the more exciting ones in recent Premier League history. Manchester United's signing of 'El Matador' Edinson Cavani and Arsenal's capture of Thomas Partey were the two big moves. (Part 2, 21:26) Leeds, Everton, Southampton and Fulham all got deals done too as they bolster their respective squads. (Part 3, 38:22) Floodlight Focus switches to Tottenham Hotspur where Spurs fan Sean Singleton from the Unofficial Partner podcast joins us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a crazy weekend in the Premier League! To top it off, Sunday evening's 9-goal affair between Aston Villa and Liverpool has got everyone talking, including us - how did Villa win 7-2?! (Part 2, 18:55) Transfer Deadline Day is here - but who will come in to the Premier League and who will leave? We discuss the latest gossip. (Part 3, 36:18) Floodlight Focus switches to St Mary's where Matt from the Southampton Dellivery podcast chats all about Saints. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feargal Brennan is joined by Jack Gaughan and Adam Keyworth to look back at goal filled weekend of Premier League action.The gang assess a possible crisis at Manchester United, after they lost 6-1 at home to Tottenham, alongside Manchester City's 1-1 draw at Leeds and Chelsea's return to form with a 4-0 win over Roy Hodgson's Crystal Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Niall McCaughan, Pete Hall and Steve Shanyaski as they preview the weekend's Premier League action, which features some interesting clashes including Leeds hosting Manchester City, Spurs travelling to Manchester United and Chelsea entertaining Crystal Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it harsh from Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate to leave out Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden after their antics in Iceland? Plus, who has the hardest Champions League group? (Part 2, 18:33) The latest Premier League transfer gossip, including Demarai Gray, Toni Rudiger and Callum Hudson-Odoi (Part 3, 38:15) Sheffield United are in Floodlight Focus as we chat to James Shield from The Star about the Blades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton have been on fire and Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been key. Does he deserve an England call up? Also, handball has been causing debate - but how should it change? (Part 2, 25:52) Newcastle United are our feature team on today's Floodlight Focus and Chris Waugh from The Athletic joins us to chat the season so far. (Part 3, 38:46) Wondering which bargain striker to put in to your FPL team up front? Dan from the Gameweek Podcast has all the answers! Subscribe now and never miss a show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dele Alli hasn't been making Spurs squads. Is he on the way out of the club? Aston Villa have strengthened by signing Ross Barkley on loan from Chelsea. How will he fare at Villa Park? (Part 2, 16:50) Your questions answered! Including whether Graham Potter would make a good England manager and who the best winger in London is... (Part 3, 35:50) David Mooney from the Blue Moon podcast chats to us as we put Manchester City under the Floodlight Focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool saw off Arsenal 3-1 at Anfield on Monday - but should goalscorer Sadio Mane have been sent off for an elbow? Plus, Fulham's start to the season went from bad to worse as they lost 0-3 to Aston Villa. (Part 2, 15:11) We discuss the latest Premier League transfer gossip, uncluding talk of Chelsea's Rudiger joining Spurs. (Part 3, 25:07) Jay Motty from Stretford Paddock joins us to put Manchester United under the spotlight in Floodlight Focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

West Ham demolished Wolves 4-0 in the Premier League on Sunday. Who saw that result coming? Can West Ham build on the win, and should Nuno Espirito Santo be seriously concerned? (Part 2, 20:51) Two games in the Premier League on Monday, as Arsenal travel to Liverpool and Fulham host Aston Villa. Can Arsenal keep up their good form against the Champions, and can Fulham stop conceding?! (Part 3, 37:30) Liverpool are the subject of today's Floodlight Focus, and we chat with John Gibbons from The Anfield Wrap to discuss the Reds' chances this season. Subscribe now and never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices