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The Squawka Talker Podcast looks ahead to the high stakes Monday night clash as Liverpool head to Manchester United. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief writer Muhammad Butt and Reach's senior football writer Josh Williams to preview a huge night at Old Trafford. Can Liverpool extend their goal-filled record under Jürgen Klopp at Old Trafford? How can struggling Erik ten Hag stem the Liverpool tide despite their early season inconsistency? Will Mohamed Salah break new ground against United? What other records can be broken on a potentially historic night for both clubs?

The Squawka Talker Podcast looks ahead to the second weekend of the 2022/23 Premier League season after a blockbuster opening weekend. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief writer Muhammad Butt and Football London correspondent Kaya Kaynak to dive into the key talking points going into Gameweek 2. Can Bruno Guimaraes build on his impressive performance in Newcastle's 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest at St. James' Park? Where does the Brazilian star rank amongst the Premier League's top midfield dribblers? William Sailba appears to have already nailed down an Arsenal starting spot, can he become the best U23 defender in the Premier League in 2022/23? Lisandro Martinez's Manchester United debut ended in defeat against Brighton last time out and he faces another battle up against Ivan Toney this weekend. Dejan Kulusevski set down a marker for Spurs' new signings against Southampton, can he make a key impact against Chelsea?

The Squawka Talker Podcast returns for the 2022/23 season with the team making their prediction for the major Premier League talking points. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and Football London correspondent Kaya Kaynak to discuss six key categories. Who will win the 2022/23 Premier League title race?- Can Manchester City or Liverpool break the 100+ points barrier this season? Who will finish in the Premier League Top Four in 2022/23? Can Arsenal end their Champions League drought? Will Gabriel Jesus set a new Brazilian Premier League goal record and can Antonio Conte win a trophy at Tottenham? Can Nottingham Forest cause a shock on their Premier League return? Can Steve Cooper's survive the white hot Premier League heat and who will be relegated in 2022/23? Who wins the Premier League Golden Boot in 2022/23? Will Erling Haaland outscore Darwin Nunez in their debut seasons in England and can either of them challenge Mo Salah? Who wins the Premier League Playmaker Award in 2022/23? Can Kevin De Bruyne break the 100 Premier League assist ceiling as the top-flight's assist king? Who wins the PFA Player of the Year in 2022/23? Who will rival De Bruyne and Salah's POTY dominance?

Club football is over... for now. William Hill sponsors this episode of the Squawka Talker Football Podcast as the team nominate their 2021/22 Award winners. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and Football España Editor Alan Feehely to discuss five categories. 1. Who would you name as the Most Valuable Player of the 2021/22 season? Criteria: The player you think had the greatest impact on their team's success in Europe's top five leagues. 2. Who would you name as the 2021/22 Rookie of the Season? Criteria: The player must have made their top-flight league debut this season. 3. Who would you name as the 2021/22 Manager of the Season? Criteria: The manager in Europe's top five leagues that over-performed based on pre-season expectations, budget and team quality. 4. Who would you name as the 2021/22 Goalkeeper of the Season? Criteria: The goalkeeper in Europe's top five leagues that had the greatest impact on their team's success. 5. Who do you think will be the Most In-Demand Player this summer? Criteria: The player that will attract the most interest in the transfer market due to their 2021/22 performances. If you're 18+ and Gamble Aware, visit William Hill for 2022/23 season odds and summer transfer specials.

Liverpool head to Paris to face old foes Real Madrid in the Champions League final in a clash stacked with narrative for both sides. Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Muhammad Butt and La Liga expert Alan Feehely to preview the final as Jürgen Klopp faces off with Carlo Ancelotti in the French capital. With Liverpool looking for revenge from their 2018 final defeat to Los Blancos, can Klopp and Mo Salah ensure a cup treble for The Reds in Paris? Klopp faces a crucial selection call over injured star Thiago with Salah's 2022 form a concern despite the evergreen brilliance of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson. Los Blancos head into the final as La Liga champions with a 14th Champions League title on their mind as Karim Benzema aims to wrap up an incredible campaign.

Gameweek 38 is here. The final weekend of Premier League football is upon us, with this rollercoaster of a season still well in the balance. The Champions are still yet to be crowned, a Champions League spot and a Europa League spot are still up for grabs, and there's still the matter of relegation that needs to be decided. Feargal Benn is joined by Squawka's Muhammad Butt and Tom Gayle to make their predictions.

It's FA Cup final weekend... Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool face Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea face on Saturday before Emma Hayes' Chelsea take on Gareth Taylor's Man City on Sunday. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and Football London's Kaya Kaynak to look ahead to Wembley. The Reds are still on course for a trophy-filled end to the season with Tuchel aiming to end the season on a high. Both managers face big midfield selection calls heading to Wembley with revenge on Chelsea's mind following Caoimhin Kelleher's League Cup final heroics in February. Emma Hayes' Chelsea squad are also pushing for a slice of club history as they chase back-to-back doubles in the Women's FA Cup final against Manchester City.

Madness in Madrid, Luis Díaz's world-class impact at Anfield and Betis welcome Barça. With the dust settled on the Champions League semi finals, Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and Football España Editor Alan Feehely to look back on a pair of wild European nights. After reviewing the bonkers UCL action, the team Enter the Comparison Matrix to analyse the Premier League's most prolific front threes. As Liverpool welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Anfield with their quadruple dream still alive, the panel tries to pick the perfect front three from the stacks of attacking talent that will be on show. In the red corner, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mané, Roberto Firmino, Luis Díaz, Diogo Jota. In the blue corner, Harry Kane, Son Heung-min, Dejan Kulusevski and Lucas Moura. To cap it off, a trip to Spain as Copa del Rey winners Real Betis face Xavi's Barcelona with a place in the top four on the line.

Erik ten Hag faces a crucial summer as he begins life in the Old Trafford hot seat ahead of the 2022/23 season with some key transfer calls incoming at Manchester United. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief football writer Muhammad Butt and the Evening Standard's Premier League journalist James Robson to assess the latest picture at United. The team highlight five key areas potentially in need of strengthening in the coming months including their options in goal, at right back, defensive midfield, central midfield and attack. Long-terms concerns over David de Gea and Aaron Wan-Bissaka could be priorities for ten Hag, with the ever present need for a defensive midfielder only increasing the speculation over a mega money move for England star Declan Rice. Plus Paul Pogba's exit will leave a gaping hole at Old Trafford, with a replacement/partner for Cristiano Ronaldo, another key focus for in the new man at United.

With the 2021/22 season run-in dominating the discussion across Europe, the team give their picks for the big winners next month. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and La Liga expert Alan Feehley to look at the latest picture in England, Italy, Spain, Germany and France. Can Liverpool achieve the 'impossible' and win the Quadruple? The Reds face off with Manchester City in the Premier League title race and Chelsea in the FA Cup final. We've also covered the bonkers Championship play-off race. Inter and AC Milan scrap it out in Serie A, with Simone Inzaghi's side chasing a double. Meanwhile, in Spain, Carlo Ancelotti is on the brink of making history and Real Betis face Valencia in the Copa del Rey final. Plus, Bayern aiming to clinch the Bundesliga title in Der Klassiker this weekend, RB Leipzig  push for the DFB Pokal and Nice take on Nantes in the Coupe de France as PSG stroll over the line in Ligue 1.

Manchester City and Liverpool go toe-to-toe once again this weekend as they head to Wembley in FA Cup semi final action less than a week on from their Etihad showdown. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and La Liga expert Alan Feehley to look ahead to a massve weekend of FA Cup, Premier League and European action. The team give their predictions for eight games across league and cup games as City and Liverpool reignite their English El Clasico rivalry at Wembley and Chelsea clash with Crystal Palace. Plus the Premier League day job sees Manchester United host Norwich, Arsenal head to Southampton and Tottenham up against Brighton. In the 'Games to Watch' section, the team preview Real Madrid's post-Chelsea trip to Sevilla as Carlo Ancelotti closes in on the La Liga title plus Le Classique in Ligue 1 as champions elect PSG welcome Marseille to the Parc des Princes.

All eyes will be on Manchester this weekend as Pep Guardiola's Manchester City play host to Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool in a potential Premier League title decider. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and Football London correspondent Kaya Kaynak to look ahead to a box office weekend of Premier League action. The team give their predictions for all 10 top flight games, as Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal look to push their Top Four claims and a host of side battle against relegation. The Premier League's most underrated player is also on the agenda ahead of the Jeff Schlupp derby as Leicester City host Crystal Palace. In Part Two the Talker takes a deep dive into the growing beef between City and Liverpool and asks if it is now the greatest ever rivalry in Premier League history.

A day later than usual, the Squawka Talker Football Podcast returns with analysis and reaction to the 2022 World Cup draw. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and Football London correspondent Kaya Kaynak to review the final draw for the Qatar World Cup Group Stage. A look at the chances of an African side breaking their quarter final ceiling, a how-to-win-the Golden-Boot guide and how Messi and Ronaldo's last tango will play out. The guys pick their shouts for Golden Ball winner and the rising star tipped to win Young Player of the Tournament.  In this episode, the team also review your predictions. We've taken the wild suggestions from Twitter to work out whether you can predict the 2022 World Cup eight months before it begins...

The Squawka Talker Podcast takes a deep dive into the rise and rise of the right-back in world football, looking at the different types of player within the most evolving position on the pitch in 2022. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and Football Scouting and Analytics Expert Josh Williams (@DistanceCovered) to discuss the right-backs tearing up tactic sheets in 2022, from inverted playmakers and freight trains to shutdown corners and accidental forwards. The team look into the metrics behind Trent Alexander-Arnold, João Cancelo, Reece James, Achraf Hakimi, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Matt Doherty - amongst others - to see what characteristics make them the best at their role and see if they can be compared to the legends of Dani Alves, Cafu and Javier Zanetti.

The Squawka Talker Podcast is back previewing a marathon set of fixtures ahead of the international break. This week's episode previews and predicts the key games in the Premier League, FA Cup, Ligue 1, Serie A and La Liga. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt to run the rule over ten matches. The FA Cup quarter-finals get underway with some sensational right-back displays and giant-killings on the cards. Meanwhile, the race for the top four rumbles on in the background as Arsenal head to Aston Villa and Spurs host West Ham. On the continent, we dive into the mess at PSG as they take on AS Monaco while a Chelsea-themed derby takes place in Roma as Mourinho and Sarri face off in the capital. Finally, a look at El Clásico as Xavi's young, free-scoring Barcelona head to the Bernabéu to try and stop football's most iconic duo.

The Squawka Talker Podcast returns with some exciting changes looking at Premier League and European action in the 2021/22 end of season run-in. This week's episode focuses on predictions for Gameweek 29 of the Premier League campaign, Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United front threes enter the Comparison Matrix and Real Betis' clash with Athletic Club is a must watch this weekend. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and Football London correspondent Kaya Kaynak to preview all ten Premier League games as United host Tottenham and the focus intensifies on Chelsea as they welcome Newcastle to Stamford Bridge (2:30-19:40) The Comparison Matrix gets opened with the guys comparing the best front three in the Top Four race with Mikel Arteta's Young Guns facing off against record chasing Harry Kane (20:10-37:30). Plus a look at a huge game in La Liga this weekend as Real Betis aim to keep alive their Top Four hopes at home to Athletic Club on Sunday (37:45-45:20).

As the 2021/22 season enters its final weeks the push for honours hots up as Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea battle it out for domestic and European titles. The trio are also on the hunt across a string of competitions, alongside Manchester United, West Ham and Leicester City, but for the majority of top-flight sides, their quest for silverware is already over this season. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and Football London correspondent Kaya Kaynak to assess when each Premier League club will win their next trophy. The big names are expected to endure a short wait for glory, but what is in store for the Premier League's lesser lights as they aim to secure silverware in an increasingly concentrated battleground in English and European football?

With the Champions League last 16 restarting this week, the Squawka Talker team take a deeper look at one of the favourites to go on and win it, in the shape of 2020 champions Bayern Munich. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief football writer Muhammad Butt and Bundesliga expert Jasmine Baba to assess the latest picture with Julian Nagelsmann's side ahead of their last 16 showdown with RB Salzburg. Injuries to key trio Manuel Neuer, Alphonso Davies and Leon Goretzka have severely impacted the Bavarians plans for 2022 with Nagelsmann forced to change tact in the months ahead. However, goal machine Robert Lewandowski continues to fire them on in both Bundesliga and Champions League action, with their rivals looking for weaknesses in a rejigged side.

As the Champions League restarts this month we take a look at the likely patterns and key data behind how the last 16 is expected to go down. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief football writer Muhammad Butt and La Liga expert Jamie Kemble to look ahead to each of the eight last 16 ties this month, with predictions on some of the narratives and trends that point to what we expect will happen in each of the ties and who will be heading through to the quarter finals.

How has the winter window changed the 2021/22 season? William Hill sponsors this episode of the Squawka Talker podcast as the team look at the impact of the 2021/22 January transfer window on the final stretch of the season. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief football writer Muhammad Butt and Football London's Kaya Kaynak to look back at the key moves and assess how it impacts the race for Europe and the relegation battle in the Premier League and the Champions League last 16. Big spending Newcastle topped the charts with £93m splashed on new faces, Liverpool snapped u p Colombian star Luis Diaz and Spurs boss Antonio Conte raided former club Juventus for Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur. If you're 18+ and Gamble Aware, you can find out more about William Hill's Champions League market here.

The latest episode of the Squawka Talker podcast looks at the picture at Manchester United in 2022 and the key questions facing Ralf Rangnick in the coming months. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief football writer Muhammad Butt and The Independent's Northern Football Correspondent Mark Critchley to assess the changes needed for United. The team look at United's long term plan to replace Nemanja Matic with the Serbian's aging limbs struggling with the demands of regular Premier League football and a long list of potential heirs to his No.6 role. Alongside Matic's future, Marcus Rashford's position at Old Trafford is on the agenda, after an injury plagued 12 months for the England star, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka's starting place also under threat, as the rise of the Premier League full back leaves him in the shade in 2022.

As 2021 turns into 2022, the latest episode of the Squawka Talker podcast looks at the calendar year stat leaders from Europe's top five leagues. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief football writer Muhammad Butt and Squawka's social media editor Jake Entwistle to analyse the numbers behind the top performers in 2021. The Most goals, The Most assists, The Most chances created, The Most tackles are all covered, as well as some requests from listeners that joined the live Twitter Space. Among the metrics, the Squawka Talker team also look at rising stars Dusan Vlahovic and Aurélien Tchouaméni who will both be attracting plenty of interest in 2022 and beyond.

The latest episode of the Squawka Talker podcast gives an instant reaction to the draw for the 2021/22 Champions League last 16 with some heavyweight clashes penciled in for February 2022. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief football writer Muhammad Butt and freelance football broadcaster Tom Gayle to offer insight and analysis on the draw and predict the big stories to come in the knockout stages next year. The team look at the challenges facing last 16 novices RB Salzburg up against 2020 winners Bayern Munich, red hot favourites Manchester City v Sporting Lisbon, defending champions Chelsea against Lille and group stage headline grabbers Ajax clashing with Benfica. In part the gang turn their attention to the final four games of the last 16 with Manchester United looking for more Cristiano Ronaldo inspiration as they face Atletico Madrid, Villarreal take on Juventus, Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool showdown with Serie A holders Inter Milan and Sergio Ramos heads 'home' as PSG face Real Madrid. There is also a quickfire predictions round with Feargal, Mo and Tom all giving their picking for who makes it through to the last eight.

The latest episode of the Squawka Talker podcast looks at the sensational crop of Portuguese talent currently dominating English football and asks the question - who is the best Portuguese star in the Premier League in 2021? Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief football writer Muhammad Butt and Portuguese football expert Tom Kundert to run the rule over the wave of Portuguese superstars making a decisive impact on the Premier League title race. The guys assess the pros and cons of Cristiano Ronaldo's first few months back at Manchester United, as the goals continue to fly in for the 36-year-old, but so do the questions of how he fits into Ralf Rangnick's emerging tactical system. There is also the battle of the diminutive schemers, as Diogo Jota and Bernardo Silva grab the headlines at opposite ends of the M62 for Liverpool and Manchester City, plus the phenomenal transformation of Joao Cancelo under Pep Guardiola. Alongside their eye-catching performances in English football, the team also review the latest position of the Portugal national side as Fernando Santos struggles to strike a balance in his all star side, ahead of their crunch 2022 World Cup play off in March 2022.

The latest episode of the Squawka Talker podcast looks at a controversial Ballon d'Or Award in 2021 and some of the biggest 'Ballon d'Or robberies since 2000'. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief football writer Muhammad Butt and freelance football journalist and broadcaster Mo Stewart to run the rule over Lionel Messi's seventh Ballon d'Or, ahead of Robert Lewandowski, amid a social media storm over the vote. The guys ask what comes next for the award after the most controversial decision in recent years? Is there a need for change and more consistency over the voting criteria for it to survive? Alongside the 2021 award, and what it means for the future, the team also look back at some of the biggest 'Ballon d'Or steals' in recent seasons. Thierry Henry coming second to Pavel Nedved in 2003, treble winning Inter Milan star Wesley Sneijder losing out to Messi in 2010 and plenty more close calls from the most prestigious individual honour in football.

The latest episode of the Squawka Talker podcast looks at Xavi's plans for Barcelona in 2022 as the La Masia production line whirrs back into action Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief football writer Muhammad Butt and Barcelona-based La Liga writer and broadcaster Rik Sharma, to discuss the role of La Masia in Xavi's new-look Barcelona side and how he intends to remodel the Catalan giants. The former Spanish international is blessed with the strongest crop of young talent at the club in over a decade with Ansu Fati and Pedri joined by Gavi, Nico Gonzalez, Abde Ezzalzouli and others since the start of 2021/22. Despite the positivity of youth, Xavi faces a conundrum over his experienced stars - and former teammates - in the coming months with big decisions to be made on Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Gerard Pique. The guys also look at Xavi transfer plans in 2022, with departures expected in January, as he aims to reignite the fire of excellence at the Camp Nou.

The latest episode of the Squawka Talker podcast looks at West Ham's chances of securing a top-four finish in the Premier League in 2022. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's chief football writer Muhammad Butt and West Ham correspondent for Football London Tom Clark, to assess the Hammers chances of crashing the Champions League party this season. David Moyes has looked to build on the Hammers sixth place finish in 2020/21 with an impressive start to the current campaign placing West Ham at third in the table ahead of the international break. The team dive into the key factors behind West Ham's excellent start to the season and Moyes' thinking on tactical stability in recent months. Declan Rice's development, alongside the goal scoring exploits of Michail Antonio, are examined as part of West Ham's push to secure a first ever Champions League place in 2022.

The latest episode of the Squawka Talker podcast looks at how Gareth Southgate's England midfield could line up at Qatar 2022 and beyond. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Football Writer Muhammad Butt and Football London journalist Kaya Kaynak to take a deep dive into Southgate's midfield options moving into the World Cup next year and future tournaments. Southgate opted for the safety at Euro 2020 with a double pivot of Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips but will he move with the times and opt for a single deep-lying midfielder? Is Marcelo Bielsa's lynchpin the man for the job or can Rice shoulder the weight alone? And what about the Lions Cubs? England are blessed with a slew of young midfield, can any of them can force their way into Southgate's thinking. Conor Gallagher is the poster boy for Patrick Vieira's Crystal Palace and Emile Smith-Rowe is the reason for Arsenal's upturn in form. Finally, Phil Foden is scaling new heights at Manchester City in a left-wing role - but will his home be at the heart of Southgate's midfield?

The latest episode of the Squawka Talker podcast looks at how to rebuild Newcastle United in 2022. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Football Writer Muhammad Butt and Newcastle United fan and BBC Sport journalist Harry De Cosemo to asses the current picture at St. James' Park following their Saudi Arabia-backed buyout. The team analyse what the Magpies transfer policy will be in the coming months with growing pressure on the club to spend big in January to force their way out of the Premier League relegation battle. Will they look to bring in Premier League stalwarts like James Tarkowski and John McGinn or will they roll the dice on 'European mercenaries' such as Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona and Gareth Bale at Real Madrid? Or will the new regime on Tyneside invest in young British talent on the continent with Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori and Jude Bellingham all stamping their mark on the game?

The latest episode of the Squawka Talker podcast looks at who could be the next manager of Manchester United. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Rob Blanchette from the Manchester United podcast The Masterclass and James Young from The Stretford Paddock to assess the situation surrounding Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford and the candidates to replace him if the Norwegian is sacked. The team analyse where Ole let go of the wheel, and how his legacy at United has been impacted by the ongoing speculation on his future. Former Chelsea and Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte is the red hot favourite to replace Solskjaer following his summer departure from the San Siro. There is lots of analysis on how the Italian's preferred 3-5-2 system could lead to major changes at United.

The latest episode of the Squawka Talker podcast looks to preview the biggest day of football so far in 2021/22. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Muhammad Butt and La Liga journalist and podcaster Euan McTear to look ahead to an insane weekend of derby and high stakes clashes right the way across Europe this weekend. The team focus on the eagerly anticipated visit of Liverpool to Manchester United, Ronald Koeman's face off with Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti as El Clasico heads to Barcelona and the big one in Ligue 1 as PSG travel to Marseille in Le Classique. Alongside those ties, there is also a dedicated predictions section on those games, plus five more, including West Ham v Tottenham, Ajax v PSV, AS Roma v Napoli, Inter Milan v Juventus and Atletico Madrid v Real Sociedad. 

The latest episode of the Squawka Talker podcast looks to build a Premier League XI based on the best player in every position after GW7 of the 2021/22 season. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Muhammad Butt and freelance football broadcaster Tom Gayle to look at the most in-form Premier League stars and fill each position based on the top performers in the opening two months of the 2021/22 Premier League campaign. The team debate some key returns to form in 2021/22, the instant impact of new signings and the evergreen talents of the Premier League's brightest lights.

The latest episode of the Squawka Talker podcast looks to build a FIFPro World XI from 2020/21 with the awards set for later this year. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Muhammad Butt and freelance football broadcaster and Mo Stewart to run the rule over the best performing players from across Europe's major leagues to build an all star XI from the last 12 months. The team delve into domestic performances alongside heroics on the international stage to make their key decisions with plenty of debate over who makes the final cut. OFFICIAL FIFPro World XI rules The awards are given to the best players in each position based on their performances during the period from 8 October 2020 to 7 August 2021 inclusive.

The latest episode of the Squawka Talker podcast previews this weekend's high stakes Premier League clash between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Muhammad Butt and freelance football broadcaster and Liverpool fan Mo Stewart to look at what is expected as the Premier League's most potent attacking force comes head to head with its stubbornest defence. The team look at the key metrics which have underpinned an eye-catching start to the campaign for Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola, assess the impacts of Diogo Jota and Aymeric Laporte in 2021/22 and offer their own predictions on this top of the table clash on Merseyside. 

How do you score a goal against the best defence in Europe? The latest episode of the Squawka Talker podcast looks at Thomas Tuchel's incredible  record as Chelsea boss and analyses how to unpick the Blues back line... or at least try to. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Muhammad Butt and Football London's Chelsea correspondent Adam Newson to look at the numbers behind Tuchel's defensive juggernaut, the strategy behind Chelsea's plans and how to take your chances against the defending European champions. The team also look at the chances of breaking Jose Mourinho's famous Premier League defensive record from 2004/05.

The latest Squawka Talker podcast casts its eye over the wing wizards and flying full backs expected to catch the eye in the 2021/22 Champions League. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Muhammad Butt and podcaster Mo Stewart to look at the most exciting wing partnerships across European football this season. Who are the most lethal wide partnerships in the Champions League? What are the numbers behind the link-ups? How has the full back role evolved? The team also assesses how the impact of new partnerships on the pitch have changed the tactical shape of Premier League football.

The latest Squawka Talker podcast goes beyond the goals to find out how to win a Premier League Golden Boot winner. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Muhammad Butt and Jake Entwistle to look back over some of the Premier League's greatest goal-scorers since 1992 in their quest to find an answer. *EDIT* - Thierry Henry did not win the Golden Boot when also providing 20 assists in 2002/03, he was one goal behind Ruud van Nistelrooy. Jake got a bit excited, but the average of 7.6 assists per Golden Boot winner means the general chat remains the same. How many goals do they need to score? How many games do they need to play? Do they need to take penalties? Is a match-ball a must? Does it matter how they score? And should they still be passing to their team-mates? The team also look at this season's race with returning duo Romelu Lukaku and Cristiano Ronaldo going head to head against the current dominant duo Harry Kane and Mo Salah. 

Feargal Brennan, Muhammad Butt and Mo Stewart look at an incredible end to the 2021/22 transfer window and ask the question, 'is this the most bonkers window ever?' The team look at the key numbers behind Premier League spending this summer alongside the lack of investment across Europe in the wake of Covid-19 in 2021. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic moves are also analysed with a look at how free transfers have changed the priorities of clubs ahead of the 2021/22 campaign. The guys also give their shouts for the best signing of the window, best/worst clubs in the window and the most underrated signing of the summer.

The latest Squawka Talker football podcast is all about the incredible Champions League draw... and yes, Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Man Utd after we had recorded. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and Sports Journalist Stefan Bienkowski, a Bundesliga expert making his debut on the podcast. PART ONE - PREMIER LEAGUE EYES ON THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Group A - How have perceptions of PSG changed based on their summer business and how will they rival Man City? Group B - How equipped are Liverpool for a Champions League push and how will De Pau and Cunha improve Atleti? Group F - What are Solskjaer's priorities in Europe? How will Emery fare outside of his beloved Europa League? Group H - A new pressure on Thomas Tuchel in 2021/22 as defending champions and how will Juventus cope post-Ronaldo? PART TWO - THE BEST OF THE REST Group C - What is the early vibe from Marco Rose at Borussia Dortmund? Group D - Can Carlo Ancelotti raise one more season from Real Madrid's ageing legs and what next for Inter after Antonio Conte and Romelu Lukaku? Group E - Assessment of Barca and Bayern following their 8-2 showdown in 2020. Group G -  A mixed bag in Group G with Sevilla's summer signings looking to edge out Ligue 1 holders Lille. GROUP A Manchester City Paris Saint-Germain RB Leipzig Club Brugge GROUP B Atlético Madrid Liverpool FC Porto AC Milan GROUP C Sporting CP Borussia Dortmund Ajax Besiktas GROUP D Inter Real Madrid Shakhtar Sheriff GROUP E Bayern Barcelona Benfica Dinamo Kyiv GROUP F Villarreal Man Utd Atalanta Young Boys GROUP G Lille Sevilla Salzburg Wolfsburg GROUP H Chelsea Juventus Zenit Malmö

The Squawka Talker Football Podcast returns with an episode focussed on one thing and one thing only: strikers. Following Romelu Lukaku's £97.5m return to Chelsea and Harry Kane's continued transfer saga, there is no better time to take stock of the current pool of elite strikers. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Muhammad Butt and Jake Entwistle to discuss how the role of the centre-forward has changed over time before analysing the best No.9s in the world right now: What makes them so good? What are their greatest strengths? How would you describe their role? Who would you rather sign? In the final part of the episode, a closer look at some of the different types of centre-forward that have emerged - or stood the test of time - using some extremely niche stats.

As a new season of league football kicks off, the Squawka Talker football podcast returns... Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and Jake Entwistle from the Social Media team. With so much still to be done in the transfer market, the team have focussed on what has happened to ensure any predictions made don't look too outrageous. In part one, a look at the transfer business of both Manchester clubs. With over £200m spent on three world-class players between them, which signing will have the biggest impact? In part two, a Leicester City love-in breaks out due to their continued excellence on and off the pitch. Can they finally secure a Champions League spot after two seasons of heartbreak? To finish the episode, a brief look at the newly-promoted sides. Familiar faces in Norwich City and Watford return but all the excitement surrounds Brentford and their ice-cold frontman Ivan Toney. PART 1  | START - 31:49 PART 2 | 31:49 - 43:19 PART 3 | 43:19 - END

The final episode of the Squawka Talker Euro 2020 podcast series takes a closer look at Italy's penalty shoot-out victory against England and names some in-house tournament award winners. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and freelance football journalists Euan McTear and Alan Feehely to analyse why football went to Rome instead of coming home and picking out the standout players of the summer. PART ONE - EURO 2020 Final Breakdown 04:40 | Racist abuse and what must happen next 11:15 | England's positive first-half... and what went wrong after the break 23:20 | Roberto Mancini's calm and collected Azzurri 31:05 | Penalty shoot-out drama 40.20 | A brief look ahead to the 2022 World Cup PART TWO - EURO 2020 Awards 45:55 | Player of the Tournament 50:12 | Young Player of the Tournament 51:25 | Team of the Tournament

The latest Squawka Talker podcast previews the Euro 2020 and Copa América finals. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and freelance football journalists Euan McTear and Alan Feehely to work out whether football really is coming home or going to Rome. After that, we couldn't resist talking about whether it will be 10th major tournament lucky for Lionel Messi or his best mate Neymar will pile on the hurt. PART ONE - EURO 2020 Final 03:20 | England  - Review of the Denmark game and how Gareth Southgate's side are shaping up ahead of the final and planning to counter Italy. 16:40 | Italy - How the shoot-out victory against Spain answered another doubt about Roberto Mancini's men and how the Azzurri will look to unsettle England at the back 22:55 | Denmark - Where does this tournament leave them in terms of their new standing within Europe? 26:55 | Spain - How does Luis Enrique plan for the World Cup with key exits from Busquets and Alba expected? 29:30 | Home or Rome? PART II | Copa América Final 36.55  | Neymar's Brazil - the man everybody loves to hate could break his best friend's heart 46:30 | Lionel Messi's Argentina - just how important would this trophy be?

The latest Squawka Talker podcast previews the Euro 2020 semi-finals. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and freelance football journalists Euan McTear and Alan Feehely to analyse the final four at this summer's European Championship. PART 1 | START - 31:55 | England vs Denmark Gareth's mentality monsters Raheem Sterling: Player of the Tournament? Joakim Mæhle the machine PART 2 | 32:05 - END | Italy vs Spain Masters of the Dark Arts Leonardo Spinazzola's absence Álvaro Morata's biggest test... and final chance

The latest Squawka Talker podcast reviews the extraordinary Euro 2020 Round of 16 and looks ahead to a surprise set of quarter-final fixtures. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and freelance football journalists Euan McTear and Alan Feehely to try and make sense of a bonkers week of knockout football and the next round of games it has set up. 04:05 - England vs Ukraine 26:20 - Czech Republic vs Denmark 36:20 - Belgium vs Italy 51:45 - Switzerland vs Spain

The latest Squawka Talker podcast reviews the Euro 2020 group stage and looks ahead to a tasty set of last sixteen fixtures. Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt, freelance football journalist Alan Feehley and Football London reporter Kaya Kaynak to preview and predict what might happen in the knockout stages. PART 1 | START - 00:27:40 Wales vs Denmark  Netherlands vs Czech Republic  Spain vs Croatia   Italy vs Austria  PART 2 | 00:27:40 - 00:59:12 Belgium vs Portugal Sweden vs Ukraine France vs Switzerland England vs Germany PART 3 | 00:59:12 - END Golden Boot predictions Player of the Tournament predictions Young Player of the Tournament predictions

The latest Squawka Talker podcast reviews the opening round of Euro 2020 fixtures as the second games get underway.Host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's Chief Writer Muhammad Butt and freelance football journalists Euan McTear and Alan Feehely - who represented Scotland and Spain respectively in the preview episodes - to review each team, group by group. START - 12:17 | Group A - Roberto Mancini's Italy come out flying 12:17 - 24:46 | Group B - The Christian Eriksen incident reminds us all there is more important things than football 24:46 - 35:08 | Group C - The Entertainers delight (and confuse) 35:22 - 48:03 | Group D - England vs Scotland preview: what does each side need to change? 48:03 - 56:51 | Group E - Why do Spain start Álvaro Morata? 56:51 - END | Group F - France lay down the gauntlet and Cristiano Ronaldo makes more history

At Squawka, we've spoken to an expert on every nation at EURO 2020 to provide you with a complete preview of this summer's tournament.Finishing with the Group of Death, host Feargal Brennan is joined by Tomasz Mortimer (Hungary), Aaron Barton (Portugal), Matt Spiro (France) and Jasmine Baba (Germany).Key players, wonderkids to watch, tournament predictions and one thing that just always seems to happen. We've turned over as many stones as we possible can to give you all the information you need about every side.Listen to the whole podcast at once or tuck into one team at a time. The timestamps below list the start of each section. START - 00:18:13 | Hungary 00:18:13 - 00:34:07 | Portugal 00:34:07 - 00:51:43 | France 00:51:43 - END | Germany This episode was recorded in separate sections and all the stats and squads discussed were correct at the time of the final edit on May 20th 2021.

At Squawka, we've spoken to an expert on every nation at EURO 2020 to provide you with a complete preview of this summer's tournament.Looking at Group E, host Feargal Brennan is joined by Alan Feehely (Spain), Alexandra Jonson (Sweden), Ryan Hubbard (Poland), Lukas Vrablik (Slovakia)Key players, wonderkids to watch, tournament predictions and one thing that just always seems to happen. We've turned over as many stones as we possible can to give you all the information you need about every side.Listen to the whole podcast at once or tuck into one team at a time. The timestamps below list the start of each section. START - 00:21:33 | Spain 00:21:33 - 00:43:57 | Sweden 00:43:57 - 01:04:36 | Poland 01:04:36 - END | Slovakia This episode was recorded in separate sections and all the stats and squads were correct at the time of the final edit on May 21st 2021. Unfortunately, we could not predict all of Luis Enrique's selection shocks.

At Squawka, we've spoken to an expert on every nation at EURO 2020 to provide you with a complete preview of this summer's tournament.For Group D, host Feargal Brennan is joined by Squawka's very own Muhammad Butt (England), Aleksandar Holiga (Croatia), Euan McTear (Scotland) and Karel Häring (Czech Republic).Key players, wonderkids to watch, tournament predictions and one thing that just always seems to happen. We've turned over as many stones as we possible can to give you all the information you need about every side.Listen to the whole podcast at once or tuck into one team at a time. The timestamps below list the start of each section. START - 00:24:00 | England 00:24:00 - 00:38:04 | Croatia 00:38:04 - 00:56:01 | Scotland 00:56:01 - END | Czech Republic This episode was recorded in separate sections and all the stats and squads discussed were correct at the time of the final edit on May 20th 2021.