Sky Sports Premier League Podcast

This week on the Pitch to Post Preview Podcast, Peter Smith is joined by Sky Sports News reporter Alan Myers and Sky Sports pundit Alan Smith to analyse Carlo Ancelotti and Mikel Arteta’s work at Everton and Arsenal, ahead of their one year anniversaries. Who has done the better job? We also hear from SSN reporter Paul Gilmour on whether Tottenham will bounce back from a frustrating week against Leicester – and the latest on Gareth Bale’s fitness and Dele Alli’s future. And Sky Sports feature writer Nick Wright assesses Man Utd’s 3-2 win at Sheffield United and makes his Pitch for why Leeds could upset Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side at Old Trafford…

Arsenal are officially in crisis, but at least the merch looks good! Jasper Taylor is joined by Kate Burlaga and Gerard Brand to discuss the weekend's Premier League action, as Arsenal lost again at the Emirates, meaning their current points tally has them on track to finish 15th this season (05:27). How low does it have to go for Mikel Arteta to face the sack? The panel also discuss Liverpool's 1-1 draw at Fulham on Super Sunday (18:30), and why the injury to Diogo Jota could have big ramifications for Jurgen Klopp's side. In the Regional Review, we talk all things Newcastle with Sky Sports News reporter Keith Downie - takeover talk is on the menu again, as well as Steve Bruce's intentions for the January window (32:23). And in part four, we discuss a turgid Manchester derby (45:30) which brought more questions than answers, including: should players really be hugging and smiling after serving up such a dour performance?

Graeme Souness and Patrice Evra joined David Jones in the Super Sunday studio. Granit Xhaka was sent off for violent conduct and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored an own goal as Arsenal's dismal season hit a new low with a 1-0 loss to Burnley at the Emirates Stadium.

Kelly Cates is joined by Roy Keane, Gary Neville and Micah Richards to analyse a drab and disappointing Manchester derby.

Kelly Cates is joined by Rob Green and Jermaine Beckford to analyse West Ham's trip to Elland Road. Their 2-1 win over Leeds means they move to fifth in the Premier League table.

Jess Creighton and Sue Smith are joined by Scotland captain Rachel Corsie to reflect on her side’s failure to qualify for Euro 2022 and a surprise encounter with Sir Alex Ferguson! Former Wales captain Laura McAllister discusses her bid to join the FIFA council and the need for more diversity at the top of the game. We also hear from Nia Jones and Lauren Nicholls on how they juggled dual careers in football and netball, while Goal Diggers FC’s Esther Jones Russell discusses how to break gender stereotypes within the game.

This week on the Pitch to Post Preview Podcast, Peter Smith is joined by Sky Sports News reporters James Cooper and Ben Ransom to discuss the Manchester derby, including whether David de Gea will be dropped, why John Stones is back in the City side, and how it could all play out. Their colleague Michael Bridge is on the line to discuss Crystal Palace vs table-toppers Tottenham, plus Sky Sports Data Editor Adam Smith has the numbers behind Arsenal’s attack and Liverpool’s strength in depth – as well as his Pitch for what will happen in the Premier League this weekend!

Dave Jones is joined by Jamie Carragher and Freddie Ljungberg as they analyse the talking points from Southampton’s 1-2 win against Brighton that yet again saw VAR take centre stage. The trio also discuss Paul Pogba’s agent’s recent comments about the Manchester United midfielder as well as looking back at Ljungberg’s memorable career at Arsenal.

Arsenal's derby defeat means they sit 11 points behind Tottenham with just over a quarter of the season gone. Has the gulf in north London ever been this large? Jasper Taylor is joined by Dharmesh Sheth and Gerard Brand to discuss Spurs' continued fine form (03:35), as well as assessing Arsenal's lack of creativity as we ask: was Mikel Arteta expecting the Gunners to sign Houssem Aouar in the summer? And did he oust Mesut Ozil too early? (14:21) Sky Sports' digital journalist Oliver Yew also joins the show to give his first-hand experience of fans returning to stadiums (22:09), and Kaveh Solhekol is on the Regional Review to talk all things West Ham (34:07). And in part four, we discuss Sheffield United's woes as they prop up the table following the worst-ever start by any club to a Premier League campaign (46:08).

David Jones is joined by Alex Scott and Graeme Souness to look back on Tottenham's win over local rivals, Arsenal, where star strikers Harry Kane and Hueng-min Son were once against Spurs' matchwinners.