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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 Aw

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 Mo

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.