Jesse Howard

Football Weekly reviews Arsenal’s Community Shield victory over Manchester City, while cautioning that the result should not be overinterpreted despite jokingly suggesting Arsenal could be handed the title. The episode also covers Cristian Romero’s reported move to Atlético Madrid, a possible Jamie Vardy transfer to São Paulo, and early EFL results, including West Ham’s collapse against Burnley and late drama in Wolverhampton Wanderers versus Blackburn Rovers.

Max Rushden, George Elek, Ali Maxwell and Seb Hutchinson preview the Championship, League One and League Two, and review Paris Saint-Germain’s Super Cup victory involving Aston Villa.

Football Weekly reviews Paris Saint-Germain’s Super Cup victory over Aston Villa, questioning the competition’s importance and PSG’s need for Bradley Barcola while praising Villa’s performance and 17-year-old Brian Madjo. The panel also discusses potential transfers involving Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly, Tottenham’s Djed Spence and Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández, before previewing the Championship, League One and League Two.

The Football Weekly panel discusses pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino after UEFA, Concacaf and the AFC accuse him of deception, alongside Donald Trump’s public support. The episode also considers Jeff Bezos’s reported interest in Liverpool and the possible tax implications, Liverpool’s prospects for the season, José Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid and his Netflix documentary, Italy’s difficulty appointing a new manager, and a new quiz segment.

Max Rushden, Robyn Cowen, Dan Bardell, Sam Dalling and Matt Hughes discuss pressure surrounding FIFA president Gianni Infantino and examine the overhaul at Newcastle United.

The Football Weekly panel examines the controversy surrounding Gianni Infantino and FIFA, including whether opposition beyond UEFA could remove him from power. The episode also covers Eddie Howe’s departure from Newcastle, a tribute to Kevin Keegan, transfer developments, the opening of the Carabao Cup, and Rangers’ latest dropped points in the Scottish Premiership.

Football Weekly reviews a dramatic weekend across English and Scottish football. Manchester City moved closer to Arsenal after beating Chelsea, while Arsenal lost at home to Bournemouth. Tottenham Hotspur fell into the relegation zone after defeat at Sunderland, with West Ham United climbing above them after thrashing Wolverhampton Wanderers. Nottingham Forest drew with Aston Villa, Liverpool strengthened their hold on fifth place, and Ipswich Town won the East Anglian derby to move second in the Football League. In League Two, MK Dons beat leaders Bromley, Cambridge United defeated Notts County, and Scotland’s leading teams all won, with Hearts retaining a one-point advantage.

Football Weekly Extra reviews Liverpool’s poor performance in Paris, where PSG dominated from the outset and Liverpool created little, leaving them two goals behind. It also examines Barcelona’s match against Atlético Madrid, which shifted dramatically after Pau Cubarsí was sent off and Julián Álvarez scored a spectacular free-kick, giving Atlético the advantage before the second leg in Madrid. The episode additionally previews important Premier League fixtures, discusses a new FIFA partnership, and answers listener questions.

Football Weekly reviews Arsenal’s late Champions League victory over Sporting in Lisbon, where Gabriel Martinelli created space for Kai Havertz to score in injury time. It also discusses Bayern Munich’s entertaining draw with Real Madrid at the Bernabéu, including Bayern’s missed chances and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s assist for Kylian Mbappé, which keeps the tie alive. The episode also looks back at Easter Football League action, pays tribute to Aaron Ramsey, and answers listener questions.

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Nick Ames and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan preview the FA Cup quarter-finals, including Manchester City's meeting with Liverpool and Southampton and Port Vale's hopes of causing upsets. The episode also examines Chelsea's accounts and concerns surrounding the club, discusses Marc Cucurella's comments on international duty, previews a major Championship weekend, and covers Kosovo, the Women's Champions League and listener questions.

Football Weekly discusses Italy’s failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup and the contrasting achievement of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The episode also reviews World Cup qualifying results, including Czech Republic’s penalty shootout win over Denmark, Sweden’s 3–2 victory over Poland, and Turkey’s 1–0 win over Kosovo. The panel criticizes England’s defeat by Japan, discusses Thomas Tuchel’s selection challenges and Graham Potter’s improved fortunes, and notes Roberto De Zerbi’s appointment at Tottenham Hotspur.

Football Weekly Extra reviews the World Cup qualifying playoff disappointments of Wales and the Republic of Ireland, who both missed crucial penalties, and Northern Ireland’s defeat by Italy despite a promising performance. Italy moved one victory away from reaching its first World Cup in 12 years after goals from Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean. The panel also discusses Mohamed Salah’s legacy at Liverpool, answers listener questions and includes contributions from Barry Glendenning and Elis James.

Football Weekly examines Thomas Tuchel’s 35-player England squad, including Ben White’s late call-up and the continued omission of Trent Alexander-Arnold. The discussion considers James Garner’s World Cup prospects, the chances of Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo making the final group, and which starting positions remain unsettled. The episode also reviews the EFL promotion and relegation races: Coventry’s Premier League prospects, the Championship promotion contenders and intense relegation battle, Lincoln City and Cardiff’s League One ambitions, and the League Two automatic-promotion and survival contests.

Football Weekly reviews Manchester City’s 2-0 Carabao Cup final victory over Arsenal at Wembley, with Nico O’Reilly scoring both goals. The discussion criticizes Arsenal’s performance and reserve goalkeeper, considers the implications for Mikel Arteta’s team and the title race, and examines results involving Tottenham, Nottingham Forest, West Ham, Aston Villa, Leeds, Brentford, Everton, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Bournemouth, Sunderland and Newcastle.

The Football Weekly Extra panel reviews Barcelona’s 7– Newcastle victory, Liverpool’s comfortable win over Galatasaray, Tottenham’s ultimately inconsequential victory against Atlético Madrid, and Bayern Munich’s routine success over Atalanta. The discussion also covers the Champions League quarter-final draw and previews the Carabao Cup final, considering whether the title race is being shaped more by psychology or by the importance of winning a trophy.

Football Weekly discusses Chelsea and Manchester City’s elimination from the Champions League after heavy aggregate defeats, Bodø/Glimt’s collapse against Sporting, and CAF’s decision to award the Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco, stripping Senegal of the crown. The panel also considers Chelsea’s suspended transfer ban, Newcastle’s attempt to make history at Camp Nou, Liverpool’s response to a poor display against Tottenham, and upcoming fixtures involving Galatasaray and Atlético Madrid.

Football Weekly discusses Arsenal extending their Premier League lead to nine points after Max Dowman scored against Everton, while Manchester City dropped points at West Ham. Tottenham showed renewed promise under Igor Tudor by earning a late draw at Liverpool through Richarlison, Manchester United strengthened their hold on third place by beating Aston Villa, and Chelsea lost amid controversy involving their pre-match huddle and referee Paul Tierney. The episode also covers Bruno Fernandes’s assist record, listener questions and other football-related updates.

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Archie Rhind-Tutt discuss a poor Champions League week for English clubs, none of which won their last-16 first legs. They cover Federico Valverde’s hat-trick, Chelsea’s 5–2 defeat in Paris after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s introduction and a Filip Jörgensen error, Arsenal’s draw in Leverkusen, and Bodø’s latest success. The episode also previews the Premier League, addresses Iran, the World Cup and the Iranian women’s team in Australia, answers listener questions, and celebrates Barry Glendenning’s birthday.

Football Weekly examines Tottenham Hotspur's disastrous 5–2 defeat by Atlético Madrid, including Igor Tudor's decision to drop and then quickly restore Guglielmo Vicario after Antonin Kinsky's difficult start. The panel questions whether Tudor could be dismissed and debates whether his tenure ranks among the worst managerial stints. The episode also covers late drama at Newcastle, Liverpool's 1–0 loss to Galatasaray, Bayern Munich's strength, a missed Panenka in the FA Cup and listener questions.

The Football Weekly podcast assesses whether Arsenal’s seven-point lead represents a decisive step toward winning the Premier League after an unconvincing victory at Brighton and Manchester City’s dropped points against Nottingham Forest. The episode also covers Michael Carrick’s first defeat as Manchester United coach, Newcastle’s victory despite having a player sent off, the wider race for Champions League qualification, the midweek Premier League results, the FA Cup fifth round, and listener questions.