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Welcome to Sky Sports FC! The place for you to have your say and join the debate on the big football stories. Watch us live, Monday to Friday, 10am until Midday on Sky Sports News or listen to the podcast as soon as we come off air. To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp...
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Can Spurs win at Anfield? Do PL sides need a winter break for European success?
Tom is joined by Jay Bothroyd on today's episode of Sky Sports FC to discuss the biggest football stories.
They look ahead to Tottenham's away g...
Are Premier League clubs as good as we thought?
After a chastening week for some of our clubs in Europe, Charlie Austin and Tom White discuss why Premier League teams seemed to struggle in the Champ...
Time up for Tudor? What next for Spurs after Madrid disaster?
Tom is joined by former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara on today's episode of Sky Sports FC to discuss the biggest football stories.
After ano...
Panenka penalty pain! Plus, will English sides progress in Champions League?
Former Tottenham defender Stephen Kelly joins Tom on today's episode of Sky Sports FC to discuss the biggest football stories.
After Dango Ouatt...
Is this a defining week for Tudor at Spurs? Is it time for Dowman to start for Arsenal?
Fighting relegation in the Premier League and now facing a key Champions League tie at Atletico Madrid, we ask Tim Sherwood if this is a defining week...
Should Spurs stick with Tudor? Could West Ham take advantage of Tottenham woes?
Tom is joined by Jay Bothroyd on today's episode of Sky Sports FC to discuss the biggest football stories.
After Spurs' 3-1 defeat to Crystal Pa...
Was Hurzeler right to criticise Arsenal? Spurs' face their 'biggest' game
Will Perry is joined by Rob Earnshaw on today's episode of Sky Sports FC to discuss the biggest football stories.
They give their reaction to Fa...
Was Liverpool's defeat to Wolves the worst under Slot? Is the great escape on for Wolves?
Jamie O'Hara is alongside Tom White for today's Sky Sports FC and after Liverpool's defeat to bottom side Wolves in the Premier League, we're asking i...
Do laws need to change to prevent grappling at corners?
Tom White is joined by Charlie Austin on today's episode of Sky Sports FC to discuss the biggest football stories.
After Chelsea boss Liam Rosen...
'Ugly' or 'beautiful'? Does it matter how Arsenal play? Plus, Man Utd's resurgence & Spurs' demise
Tom is joined by Tim Sherwood on today's episode of Sky Sports FC to discuss the biggest football stories.
They chat about Arsenal's style of pl...
Champions League Last 16 Draw Reaction | Old Firm Derby Preview
Charlie Austin joins Tom White in your final Sky Sports FC podcast of the week!
We start by looking at the draw for the last-16 of the Champion...
What rule would you change in football?
Robert Earnshaw is in the studio alongside Tom for today's Sky Sports FC. We start by looking back on Real Madrid's win over Benfica as they reach the...
Are Newcastle CL contenders? O'Hara on Spurs woes, plus who's going down?
Tom is joined by Jamie O'Hara on today's episode of Sky Sports FC to discuss the biggest talking points in football.
They start with Newcastle a...
Will Man Utd Finish Third? | Greatest Premier League Goalkeepers Discussed!
Jay Bothroyd is alongside Tom for today's Sky Sports FC to discuss if Manchester United can finish third in the Premier League this season. We hear fr...
Have Arsenal shown "bottle" for title fight? Do Spurs have fight to battle relegation?
Tom is joined by Tim Sherwood to discuss the biggest football stories on today's episode of Sky Sports FC.
They look back on Arsenal's win over...
NLD: Who Needs It More? | 2 Years of Sir Jim
Tom White and Jay Bothroyd preview Sunday’s North London Derby, joined by Arsenal fan Scarlet and Spurs supporter Cam to tackle the big question: who...
Arsenal Stumble - Is the Title Now Pep’s to Lose? | Gordon Runs Riot, Tempers Flare
Will Perry and Jody Morris break down Arsenal’s 2–2 draw with rock-bottom Wolves. With more crucial points dropped, the title race has shifted— if Cit...
Vini Incident | Saka Deal | Is Howe Perfect For Newcastle?
Tom White and Jamie O’Hara open with Real Madrid’s 1–0 win over Benfica, a match halted for ten minutes after Gianluca Prestianni allegedly made a rac...
Prem Return For Jurgen? | How Costly Could Spurs’ Season Be?
Tom White and Rob Earnshaw debate the possibility of Jurgen Klopp making a return to the Premier League after Klopp’s agent has reportedly confirmed t...
Tudor’s Target at Spurs | Is Arteta Holding Eze back?
Will Perry and Tim Sherwood react to Igor Tudor’s appointment at Tottenham until the end of the season. What does success look like for the new man in...
Will Arsenal's end-of-season form haunt them again? Is Vitor Pereira the right appointment for Forest?
Will Perry and former Premier League midfielder, Darren Ambrose, are in the Sky Sports Fan Club studio today and after Arsenal dropped points to Brent...
Tuchel extends England deal | Forest sack Dyche
Tom White is joined by Jamie O'Hara and Michael Dawson to react to the news that Thomas Tuchel has extended his contract as England head coach on toda...
Tottenham sack Frank! What went wrong and what's next for Spurs?
Huge breaking news on today's show as Tottenham announced the sacking of head coach Thomas Frank!
Tom was joined by Jay Bothroyd and Michael Bri...
Does Rosenior deserve more respect? Are Poch chants impacting Frank's authority?
Tom White is joined by Jody Morris to discuss the biggest talking points in football on today's episode of Sky Sports FC.
In part one, they chat...
Did late comeback save Man City's title chances? Will Liverpool qualify for Champions League?
Premier League winning captain Tim Sherwood joins Tom on today's Sky Sports FC, to discuss football's biggest stories.
We start with the fall-ou...
Did Arsenal show Chelsea a lack of respect? Is there enough squad depth at Newcastle?
Jay Bothroyd joins Tom in the studio for today's Sky Sports FC and we start by asking if Arsenal showed Chelsea a lack of respect during the second le...
Carrick and Rosenior Report Cards | Should Spurs have spent more money in January? | Is this the best Scottish title race ever?
Lots to get through on today's Sky Sports FC with Tom White and Charlie Austin!
One month into their reigns, Charlie assesses the Manchester Uni...
Arsenal to Wembley | Is Pep becoming a distraction for City?
Tom White and Jamie O’Hara break down Arsenal’s Carabao Cup semi-final win. Was Paul Merson too harsh in claiming Chelsea “never had a go”? Joined by...
Is Romero right to criticise Spurs hierarchy? Will lack of signings cost Liverpool a Champions League place?
Lioness Leanne Sanderson is in the studio with Tom for this episode of FC.
After Tottenham Hotspur’s Cristian Romero appeared to criticise the...
Arteta News Conference Reaction | Watkins Injury Blow For Villa
Tom White and Jay Bothroyd break down Arsenal’s current form after going three league games without a win. We hear from Mikel Arteta ahead of a crucia...
Why are English Clubs Dominating the CL? | Are City Still Contenders?
Tom White and Darragh MacAnthony dive into English dominance in the Champions League, with five Premier League clubs finishing in the top eight of the...
Will City Escape CL Play-Off? | Can Newcastle Beat PSG Without Bruno?
Tom White and Jamie O’Hara dive into the Champions League, asking: how vital is it for Man City to avoid a CL play-off? City fan Alex joins the discus...
Champions League or Bust For Slot? | Palmer Manchester Return? Do Arsenal Have a World Class Forward?
Tom White and Darragh MacAnthony assess the pressure on Arne Slot after a 3–2 defeat against Bournemouth, with Liverpool fan Lewis joining the debate...
Arsenal’s Mental Strength Questioned | Can Carrick Be Overlooked?
Tom White and Tim Sherwood react to Arsenal’s defeat at the Emirates against Michael Carrick’s Manchester United.
Arsenal fan Nick joins...
Is Szboszlai now Liverpool's main man? | Emery & Tielemans clash | Is Mainoo the future for Man Utd?
Tom White is joined by Jay Bothroyd to discuss the biggest football stories on today's episode of Sky Sports FC.
They start by discussing...
Has Slot found a Salah solution? Should Palace sell Mateta?
Tim Sherwood is alongside Tom White for this episode of Sky Sports FC.
Mohamed Salah was back in the Liverpool starting lineup, but in a...
Is Man City's form a blip or something more serious? A turning point for Frank at Spurs?
Tom White is joined by Lianne Sanderson on the latest episode of Sky Sports FC to discuss the biggest football stories.
After Man City's...
Can Frank survive at Spurs? | Carragher names his Man Utd boss shortlist
Tom White is joined by Jamie O'Hara on today's episode of Sky Sports FC to discuss the day's biggest football stories.
They start by disc...
"He's a spoilt brat!" MacAnthony has his say on Glasner! Plus, will Frank get Spurs fans back on his side?
Rob Jones is in the FC studio alongside the Peterborough Chairman, Darragh MacAnthony, to discuss the biggest talking points in the Premier League.
Manchester Derby Countdown!
We're building up to the Manchester derby on today's Sky Sports FC in the company of Jay Bothroyd, United fan James and City supporter Luke. Mancheste...