S8 Ep32: Predicting the winner of every trophy in Europe's top five leagues
Apr 21, 2022
Show notesWith 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.
S8 Ep31: Who is the PL's ultimate big-game player?
Apr 14, 2022
Show notesManchester 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.
S8 Ep30: What is the greatest rivalry in Premier League history?
Apr 07, 2022
Show notesAll 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.
S8 Ep29: Is it too early for 2022 World Cup predictions? Nope
Apr 01, 2022
Show notesA 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...
S8 Ep28: Who are the best right backs in the world? Squawka Talker Round Table
Mar 24, 2022
Show notesThe 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.
S8 Ep27: A weekend of wonderful right-backs and El Clásico
Mar 17, 2022
Show notesThe 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.
S8 Ep26: Premier League Gameweek 29 predictions, Top Four attacks compared as Real Betis host Athletic Club in La Liga Euro battle
Mar 10, 2022
Show notesThe 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).
S8 Ep25: When every Premier League club will win their next trophy
Feb 24, 2022
Show notesAs 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?
S8 Ep24: How to beat Bayern Munich in 2022?
Feb 14, 2022
Show notesWith 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.
S8 Ep23: One thing guaranteed to happen in every Champions League last 16 tie in 2022
Feb 10, 2022
Show notesAs 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.
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