S6 Ep5: Squawka Talker special: Champions League 2019/20 preview
START-00:35:00 | Who will win the 2019/20 Champions League? 'Recent history suggests Man City's easy group may actually count against them' 00:35:00 - 00:51:50 | The Biggest flops of the 2019/20 UCL 'PSG are the Kingmakers™️ of the Champions League' 00:51:50 - 01:01:55 | Most exciting group 'Chelsea could be outscored and end up back in the Europa League' 01:02:00 – 01:19:10 | Dark Horse ...
1hr 35m Sep 05, 2019
1hr 35m
S6 Ep4: 'Emery must resist his Crystal Palace "tribute act" to punish unsettled Spurs'
Arsenal host fierce rivals Spurs this weekend – but Unai Emery needs to put his Crystal Palace "tribute act" on ice if the Gunners are going to frustrate Mauricio Pochettino's unsettled squad. Host Jake Entwistle is joined by guests Sam Long and Tom Green on this week's episode to discuss the north London derby, the injury of West Ham's unsung hero, as well as analysing the rest of the weekend...
1hr 5m Aug 29, 2019
1hr 5m
S6 Ep3: Liverpool's "new signing" & the unsung Norwich City heroes propping up the Pukki Party
Liverpool will be aiming to make a title race statement against Arsenal and a certain "next-level" midfielder could tip the game in Jurgen Klopp's favour. Host Jake Entwistle was joined by regular guests Muhammad Butt, Will Hall and Sam Long on this week's episode to discuss the tactical battle at Anfield and preview the rest of the weekend's Premier League action. Will Antonio Conte's Inter ...
1hr 19m Aug 22, 2019
1hr 19m
S6 Ep2: 'Chelsea can get excited about N'Golo Kante's Messi impression'
N'Golo Kante was everywhere during the Uefa Super Cup final – and the Frenchman's performance suggests that there are plenty of reasons for Chelsea to be positive about the 2019/20 season. TIMINGS: START - 00:13:29 | Liverpool's front three keep tricking us into thinking one is most important "The Liverpool team is like a sensitive ecosystem." 00:13:29 - 00:22:15 | Reasons to be excited for...
1hr 8m Aug 15, 2019
1hr 8m
S6 Ep1: 10 predictions for the 2019/20 Premier League season
The 2019/20 Premier League season is days away and to get you in the mood, the Squawka Talker team have made 10 predictions covering topics from title winners to the Young Player of the Year.
1hr 50m Aug 07, 2019
1hr 50m
"It's easy to get backwards, but Liverpool's dependence on their front three isn't a weakness"
It may feel like football never went away this summer but the Community Shield is upon us, with Manchester City and Liverpool set to do battle in the 2019/20 season's 'curtain-raiser' at Wembley. But should Jurgen Klopp be worried about his front three's lack of pre-season action? This week's Squawka Talker gets stuck into this question, plus analysis on the transfer business conducted by all ...
58m Jul 31, 2019
58m
"He'll be Arsenal's new double-pivot Santi Cazorla"
Ceballos is reportedly headed for Arsenal, Lo Celso looks set for Spurs. But which North London club will have the better transfer window? This week's Squawka Talker gets stuck in to this question, as well as pre-season hints at what the new season could bring and Gareth Bale's situation at Real Madrid.
59m Jul 24, 2019
59m
'Rodgers has helped tick the boxes for Maguire’s Manchester move'
It really is transfer season. Jake Entwistle is joined by Muhammad Butt and the returning Will Hall as the Squawka Talker dives headfirst into the latest rumours. First, the Premier League: Why are Man Utd spending £60m+ on Harry Maguire? Can Leicester's midfield help them leapfrog the Red Devils? Should the 'Big Six' be worried about Everton and Wolves as well? We then take a trip to Germany t...
53m Jul 16, 2019
53m
Alexander-Arnold’s perfect mentor? The GOAT right-back is available for free
On the anniversary of Zidane's headbutt, the Squawka Talker begins with the birth of a new World Cup icon: Megan Rapinoe. Jake Entwistle is joined by Muhammad Butt and Sam Long to discuss the USA's record-breaking triumph, the impact of England's fourth-placed finish before sharing of a few of their favourite stats. We then move on to look at how Brazil's Copa America win could influence the tr...
57m Jul 09, 2019
57m
'Lampard's Chelsea midfield set-up will be inspired by his Ancelotti days'
We've only got four games left to play at the 2019 Women's World Cup. Frank Lampard is on the brink of taking the Chelsea job. Juventus are up to their old transfer market tricks. All of which means it's about time for another episode of the Squawka Talker Football Podcast.
1hr 18m Jul 01, 2019
1hr 18m
'Kieran Tierney's move to Arsenal almost makes too much sense'
Can England stop Norway's Player of the Tournament contender? Does Kieran Tierney represent a positive change in Arsenal's transfer strategy? Will João Félix continue Atlético Madrid's love affair with world-class forwards? Jake Entwistle is joined by Muhammad Butt, Will Hall and Sam Long to discuss tournaments, transfers and other things from the world of football. TIMINGS 00:02:00 - 00:10:15 ...
1hr 9m Jun 24, 2019
1hr 9m
'Man Utd's galaxy brain move? Trade Pogba for two Real Madrid midfielders'
Can Man Utd replace Pogba? Do we need smaller goals in Women's football? Will Sarri's Juventus move end in tears? Jake Entwistle is joined by Will Hall and Muhammad Butt to get you some answers.
51m Jun 17, 2019
51m
"It's time to talk about a potential Bernard'Or Silva."
Has Bernardo Silva emerged as the latest Ballon d'Or contender? The Squawka team is back to discuss how the inaugural Nations League Player of the Tournament bested Frenkie de Jong in the battle of the brilliant young(ish) midfielders. There's also a look at the most eye-catching performances of the Women's World Cup so far. Will anyone beat Wendie Renard in the air? Can Norway's dribble king b...
1hr 14m Jun 10, 2019
1hr 14m
"Klopp must solve Wenger's dilemma to take Liverpool forward."
Did a new era of Liverpool dominance just dawn? In the wake of Jurgen Klopp's Champions League final win over Spurs, the Squawka team assemble to explain not only why you were forced to sit through 90 minutes of garbage, but also how the Liverpool boss has actually been shunning his obligation to entertain all season, resulting in his first final win out of four in charge at Anfield. Chelsea'...
1hr 4m Jun 03, 2019
1hr 4m
Five things we think will happen in the 2019 Champions League final - and in the Europa League
Fresh from picking up a trophy of their own, the Squawka Talker returns to make their predictions for the showpiece all-English European finals. Will Dele beat Lampard and Gerrard to another record? Is Alexander-Arnold's Marcelo impression going to be enough to unleash Liverpool's own Didier Drogba? Will Lucas Moura be the man to finally dribble past Virgil van Dijk? There's also Europa League ...
1hr 30m May 28, 2019
1hr 30m
The season-defining story from each of Europe's top five leagues
And now for something completely different (sort of). This week's Squawka Talker tackles one of the biggest questions in football right now: how does Pep Guardiola make Manchester City's history-makers even better? BUT, looking beyond the Prem, each member of the team has been assigned one of the other divisions among Europe's top five leagues. Their task? To pick out the biggest story of the...
1hr 21m May 20, 2019
1hr 21m
"If Guardiola's to be believed, Liverpool lost the league with one result."
The Squawka Talker is back already, this time to review the 2018/19 Premier League season and look ahead to the upcoming Championship play-off semi-final deciders. TIMINGS 00:01:10 - 00:15:04: Is this Man City team English football's greatest club side ever? "Man City is built for Pep Guardiola. It's like Barcelona without the drama." 00:15:04 - 00:25:15: Did Liverpool 'bottle' it? "If Gua...
1hr 2m May 13, 2019
1hr 2m
10 things we think will happen on the final day of the 2018-19 Premier League season | BetBull
This week's Squawka Talker preview of the Premier League final day is a bit of a behemoth.  Will Ederson v Alisson be decided? Or will we be robbed of the satisfaction by the Premier League's recent ruling? There's also so, so much more as we talk through every game along with the midweek Champions League drama up top. Do. Not. Miss. Out. TIMINGS 00:00:00-00.07.30 How did Liverpool do it? "...
1hr 29m May 09, 2019
1hr 29m
"Like a broken mirror, Man Utd's top-knot curse lingers on"
We're previewing the Champions League semi-finals this week, after a little discussion of the Premier League's 'Big Six' and the current crises facing Borussia Dortmund and PSG. To do so, Squawka Talker host Jake Entwistle is joined by Will Hall, Sam Long and Muhammad Butt. Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea: (00:01:38 - 00:12:49) "Man Utd are still suffering from the curse of the top knot." "All three of ...
1hr 20m Apr 29, 2019
1hr 20m
Squawka Talker Awards: Player of the Year to the Premier League’s biggest flop
Despite being a day later than usual, the latest Squawka Talker is well worth the wait… In this week's episode, host Jake Entwistle is joined by Muhammad Butt, Sam Long and Tom Green to make a Squawka Six shortlist for six new and improved Premier League awards: Player of the Year Young Player of the Year - done properly Rookie of the Year - with a twist Most Improved Player Manager of t...
1hr 48m Apr 23, 2019
1hr 48m
"I can't think of any potential Arsenal signings that make more sense."
Jurgen Klopp has just cracked one puzzle at Liverpool, Arsenal are at the centre of one of the more believable transfer rumours ever and Man Utd face falling into a trap of their own devising. This week's Squawka Talker team: Jake Entwistle, Muhammad Butt, Sam Long and Will Hall TIMINGS: 00:01:45 - 00:07:07 "Hazard needs someone to 'wall pass' with at Chelsea." 00:07:07 - 00:20:39 "Klopp'...
1hr 16m Apr 15, 2019
1hr 16m
"Barcelona will rely on their 'Jon Snow' to deal with any Man Utd counter-attack"
Host Jake Entwistle is this week joined by Muhammad Butt, Sam Long and Will Hall to dig into Der Klassiker, look at La Liga and predict the upcoming Champions League quarter-finals. TIMINGS Section One: Bayern 5-0 Borussia Dortmund – 0:00:00-0:09:00 Bundesliga title race over? Have Dortmund missed their chance? Who has the hardest run-in? Barcelona 2-0 Atletico Madrid – 0:09:30-0:24:20 ...
1hr 5m Apr 08, 2019
1hr 5m
"Liverpool have the best full-back pairing in Europe."
In 2017, Liverpool gave Hull City £8m for their left-back. In 2019, his importance feels genuinely comparable to that of Jordi Alba at Barcelona. Host Jake Entwistle is joined this week by Muhammad Butt, Will Hall and Squawka Talker debutant Tom Green to discuss why Liverpool are being deliberately uncreative in midfield, Huddersfield's status among the worst Premier League teams of all time, ...
59m Apr 01, 2019
59m
'The Van Dijk weakness Ryan Babel warned us about has been exposed'
Light the beacons! Ryan Babel told us Virgil van Dijk had a weakness and now we know what it is... Host Jake Entwistle is joined by Sam Long and Muhammad Butt to discuss an exciting week of international football which includes a Raheem Sterling hat-trick, Wales' wonderkids, Germany's lightning forwards and Jorginho in a midfield two. The panel also make their predictions for the return of Pr...
1hr 1m Mar 25, 2019
1hr 1m
"Man Utd need to sign England's duel-master."
Jake Entwistle is joined by Muhammad Butt and Will Hall for this week's Squawka Talker, where we look at this weekend's FA Cup action, Sadio Mane, Zidane's Real Madrid return, Juventus' first Serie A defeat of the season and much more.
1hr 6m Mar 18, 2019
1hr 6m
"Man City's trademark goal is usually finished by Raheem Sterling."
Has Unai Emery taken Arsenal forward? Are Spurs imploding? Is Raheem Sterling world-class? Have the Salah-Van Dijk love-ins made us overlook Liverpool's most important player in recent weeks? This week's Squawka Talker takes on these issues, along with Champions League predictions and another special 'Squawka Six' segment.
1hr 7m Mar 11, 2019
1hr 7m
"Klopp's in a good position to bust out Jose Mourinho's special move"
It's a bumper episode this week (thanks to the Jake's Squawka Sixes challenge), which is brought to you by Matched Betting maestros OddsMonkey (https://try.oddsmonkey.com/omsq/) . Are Liverpool 'bottling it'? Should Klopp channel his inner Jose Mourinho? Why do Barcelona love the Bernabeu these days? For answers to these questions, tuck in. And while you're at it, check out OddsMonkey's Matche...
1hr 20m Mar 04, 2019
1hr 20m
'Solskjaer has discovered his own Darren Fletcher as well Man Utd's new Kleberson'
Host Jake Entwistle is joined by Sam Long and Muhammad Butt to analyse what the history-making subs at Old Trafford told us about Man Utd, what on earth Kepa was thinking of at Wembley, why Pep Guardiola might be jealous of Rafa Benitez and who should be Leicester's new manager. Dwight McNeil and Miguel Almiron feature on this week's Squawka Scout segment whilst this week's episode finishes wi...
1hr 2m Feb 25, 2019
1hr 2m
'Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey replacement is staring them in the face'
Host Jake Entwistle is joined by Sam Long and Muhammad Butt to wax lyrical about AC Milan's new frontman, dream about Aaron Ramsey replacements, before making predictions for this week's Champions League football. Can Liverpool nullify the best right-back in the world?
1hr 1m Feb 18, 2019
1hr 1m
"Like Busquets, he gives Liverpool what the Spanish call 'pausa'."
Muhammad Butt and Will Hall join Squawka Talker host Jake Entwistle this week to discuss Chelsea's record defeat to Man City and Liverpool's midfield situation, along with predictions on the midweek Champions League action. Can Man Utd capitalise on PSG's injury woes?
1hr 4m Feb 11, 2019
1hr 4m
"Wolves bought a mid-table Kevin De Bruyne for £5m."
Host Jake Entwistle is joined by Sam Long and Will Hall this week to discuss Man City 3-1 Arsenal, the Bundesliga title race, Higuain's start to life at Chelsea, the 'best of the rest' beyond the Premier League's 'Big Six' and the upcoming El Clasico.
50m Feb 04, 2019
50m
'Neutrals should want Ivan Perisic to join Arsenal' - The Squawka Talker
This week, Squawka and BetBull are teaming up for Deadline Day. Ahead of which, the Squawka Talker is taking a look at the moves that could happen and what the winter transfer window could do for the rest of the season. Have Chelsea made the most influential signing? Will Arsenal buy Perisic to ignite the top-four race? Will Rabiot make his mind up? There's also a review of the weekend's FA C...
55m Jan 28, 2019
55m
"Kane and Rashford could be a legendary strike partnership."
Has Maurizio Sarri gone too far? Did Liverpool revert back to the crazy days of early 2018? Do Man Utd have the league's most in-form striker right now? This week's host Sam Long is joined by Will Hall and Muhammad Butt to get to the bottom of the above questions and loads more...
59m Jan 21, 2019
59m
SQUAWKA SCOUT: Could Barella be Chelsea's 'everywhere man'?
Got 20 minutes? This week we bring you a bonus podcast. 'Squawka Scout' shines a light on the rumoured transfer targets everyone's talking about, from strengths and weaknesses, to the clubs rumoured to be interested. This week, we're talking about one of Italy's rising stars, Cagliari midfielder Nicolo Barella, who is said to be interesting Chelsea.
27m Jan 18, 2019
27m
"Lampard has been Pogba's role model for years"
Is Paul Pogba the Premier League's best midfielder right now? Is Mohamed Salah conning referees? Has there ever been a worse take on Newcastle United than Rio Ferdinand's recent assessment? Jake Entwistle is joined by Will Hall and Muhammad Butt for this week's Squawka Talker, in which all of the above is discussed, along with a little bit of transfer chat.
1hr 3m Jan 14, 2019
1hr 3m
"Legendary Fabregas did more for Spain than David Silva"
The Squawka Talker returns for the first episode of 2019 as Jake Entwistle is joined by Muhammad Butt and Sam Long to discuss all things FA Cup, Fabregas' legacy and the opening of the transfer window.
50m Jan 08, 2019
50m
The Squawka Talker 2018 wrap, feat. Paul Robinson
Jake Entwistle is joined by Muhammad Butt and Thomas Rooney to review football in 2018: the best team, the brightest stars and the most memorable moments from the calendar year all discussed. In the second part of the festive special, Jake is joined by FansBet ambassador and former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson to look ahead to January’s Star Sixes tournament before finding out who are the ...
1hr 16m Dec 24, 2018
1hr 16m
'Lukaku got destroyed by Van Dijk in every duel'
Liverpool's best team in the Premier League era? Neymar and Mbappé to destroy Man Utd? Squawka Talker host Jake Entwistle is joined by guests Muhammad Butt and Thomas Rooney to review the weekend's Premier League action and a mouth-watering Champions League draw.
1hr 1m Dec 17, 2018
1hr 1m
"Defenders like Azpilicueta do not grow on trees"
Squawka Talker host Jake Entwistle is joined this week by Muhammad Butt and Sam Long to discuss the alleged abuse suffered by Raheem Sterling during Chelsea v Man City, Liverpool's title chances and more.
1hr 2m Dec 10, 2018
1hr 2m
"Lucas Torreira is the new Roy Keane"
What. A. Sunday. Jake Entwistle, Muhammad Butt and Will Hall are on this week's Squawka Talker to discuss Arsenal's 4-2 win over Spurs, Everton's last-gasp defeat to Liverpool and potential Mourinho replacements for Man Utd.
1hr 2m Dec 03, 2018
1hr 2m
"The commentary surrounding Kante's role is really misguided."
Is Kante being misused positionally at Chelsea? Is it just about time we got used to the idea that Sterling is going to win the Player of the Year award? Jake Entwistle is back on hosting duties, along with Muhammad Butt and Will Hall for this week's Squawka Talker, with answers to all of the above and more.
1hr 7m Nov 26, 2018
1hr 7m
"Dele Alli has a record for upsetting Chelsea momentum"
Is Kane REALLY the world's best goalscorer? Who's the player to watch from Spurs v Chelsea? Will Liverpool leak goals again at Watford? Sam Long is joined by Will Hall and Nathan Bliss for this week's Squawka to discuss.
51m Nov 22, 2018
51m
"Chelsea are the Don Draper of football"
Are Real Betis a bit special? Is this the best Premier League title race in years? Sam Long is joined by Muhammad Butt and Nathan Bliss for this week's Squawka Talker, reviewing last weekend's action in Europe as well as looking ahead to the international break. CORRECTION: Fulham have actually lost their last seven games in all competitions, rather than eight as we said on this week's show.
47m Nov 14, 2018
47m
"Ross Barkley has turned into the English Marek Hamsik"
Is Luis Suarez a Barcelona legend? When was the last time a manager had a bigger instant impact on the Premier League than Sarri? This week host Jake Entwistle is joined by Muhammad Butt and Squawka Talker debutant Dean Smith, editor of Football Tips, to discuss such questions and more. Like horse racing? Check out the GG Racing podcast here (https://audioboom.com/channels/4977227) .
1hr 6m Oct 29, 2018
1hr 6m
"La Liga is Europe's must-watch league right now"
Host Jake Entwistle is joined by Will Hall and Muhammad Butt to discuss the best Premier League title race in years, predict the five biggest Champions League games this week, and explain why La Liga is Europe's most exciting division right now.
1hr 8m Oct 22, 2018
1hr 8m
Best break in years? An international football wrap special
This week's Squawka Talker features the long-awaited return of Oli Young-Myles, with regular Muhammad Butt and Jake Entwistle hosting. (Don't worry, we've covered the return of club football too.)
1hr 12m Oct 17, 2018
1hr 12m
"I can see why England called Jadon Sancho up after that moment vs Monaco"
Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City are all on 20 points at the top of the Premier League table, so which team looks best-equipped to win the title? Muhammad, Will and Jake are this week's podders, answering the aforementioned conundrum along with what England fans can expect from the Three Lions' three brand-new Lions.
1hr 11m Oct 08, 2018
1hr 11m
"Sterling might be the Premier League's most underrated player."
Is it time for Liverpool to start starting Sturridge? Is Sterling an early Player of the Year contender? Is Mourinho doing a worse job than Moyes at Man Utd right now? If you want answers to any of these questions, this week's Squawka Talker will be right up your street.
1hr 3m Oct 01, 2018
1hr 3m
"Jorginho vs Liverpool's midfield will be interesting."
We're all Derby fans now on the Squawka Talker, and this week's episode tucks into Frank Lampard's win over Man Utd boss, and former mentor, Jose Mourinho. There's a review of Liverpool v Chelsea (and a preview of the upcoming league game) and the rest of the League Cup action, as well as some Serie A chat and a word on our beefs with the recent FIFA Best Awards.
1hr 5m Sep 27, 2018
1hr 5m
Squawka predicts the 2018/19 Champions League...
Sam Long is joined by Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and Assistant Editor Jake Entwistle to discuss which English side will go the furthest, who will grab the Golden Boot, which side will flop and who will lose to Real Madrid in the final...
24m Sep 18, 2018
24m