The Sky Sports Football Podcast

The former West Ham, Spurs, Sunderland and Rangers striker Jermain Defoe was a guest in the MNF studio this week, alongside Jamie Carragher and Dave Jones.On this bonus episode of the Sky Sports Football podcast, Defoe shares his tips for scoring goals, discusses his favourite strike partner, and now - as a coach - gives us his advice for up and coming players. 

Former West Ham and Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe joins Jamie Carragher and Dave Jones in the MNF studio to reflect on West Ham's 2-1 win over Wolves, a victory that could ease the pressure on Hammers' manager Julen Lopetegui, but increases it on Wolves boss Gary O'Neil. One of the West Ham goal scorers, Tomas Soucek, chats to the panel about the win and also revels how the team called the injured Michail Antonio before the match. Jarrod Bowen scored the other goal for the home side. We also hear from Wolves defender Matt Doherty, as well as Gary O'Neil - who felt his side were unlucky to come away from East London without a point.

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea's dynamic midfielder known for his game-changing skills, joins a discussion on Chelsea's thrilling 4-3 comeback against Tottenham. They dive into the key moments that defined the match, including an impressive performance from Cole Palmer. The conversation also touches on Tottenham's tactical missteps and their struggles to maintain leads, hinting at the need for urgent changes. As Chelsea rises to second in the league, they explore broader themes of team resilience and the psychological aspects of high-stakes football.

David Jones, Jamie Redknapp and former Manchester United defender Phil Jones discuss the Red Devils' 3-2 home defeat to Nottingham Forest as new boss Ruben Amorim suffers back-to-back losses as they remain 13th in the Premier League table, whilst the Tricky Trees climb up to 5th.

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea's head coach known for his tactical prowess, shares insights on the Premier League title race, discussing player adaptability and the evolving football landscape. Meanwhile, Scott Parker, Burnley manager with a strong emphasis on mental strength, elaborates on building a resilient team culture. Both guests reflect on the importance of community ties in football and the pressures of modern media on players, offering a unique perspective on leadership in today's game.

Mo Salah, the prolific Liverpool forward, joins the discussion on his team's stellar performance against Manchester City. The analysis highlights Liverpool's impressive tactics and defensive resilience, praised by Roy Keane. Jamie Carragher expresses doubts about City's ability to secure a top-four finish amidst their ongoing struggles. Salah emphasizes maintaining focus at the top of the table, while the conversation touches upon the impact of injuries on both teams and the evolving leadership strategies under Liverpool's new manager.

Kelly Cates was joined by Jamie Redknapp and Theo Walcott on Saturday Night Football and watched Arsenal travel to West Ham. The Gunners cut Liverpool’s lead at the top of the table with their 5-2 win at the London stadium. Redknapp heaped praise on Bukayo Saka, saying that ‘his level is frightening’ after the winger registered another two assists and a goal.Saka was named as player of the match and spoke to Natalie Gedra after the game, and said he takes ‘pleasure from creating and scoring but the greatest pleasure is to win’. There are also the postmatch views from both Mikel Arteta and Julen Lopetegui, who was critical of some of Anthony Taylor’s refereeing decisions.

Kelly Cates presents Friday Night Football from the Amex alongside Izzy Christiansen and Steve Sidwell, who analyse Brighton and Southampton's eventful 1-1 draw. The visitors were controversially denied a winner after Adam Armstrong was deemed to have interfered with the ball in an offside position during the build-up to Cameron Archer’s second-half strike. Izzy Christiansen could understand Saints’ frustration at the disallowed goal, describing the decision as a ‘bitter pill to swallow’.There is also reaction from player of the match Tyler Dibling, goalscorer Flynn Downes, and Fabian Hurzeler. Russell Martin spoke pitchside after the game and struggled to accept the officials' reasoning for ruling their potential winner out.

Arne Slot, Liverpool's manager with a knack for calm leadership, shares his thoughts on his transition to England, tackling Pep Guardiola, and even online shopping! Meanwhile, Marc Skinner, Manchester United Women’s head coach, dives into the high expectations surrounding his team and highlights the disparities women face in sports. Both guests discuss the evolving unity in football, touching on the learning opportunities between men's and women’s leagues that could pave the way for a more inclusive future.

David Jones and Jamie Carragher are joined in the Monday Night Football studio by former Southampton, Arsenal and Everton forward Theo Walcott to review the action from Newcastle vs West Ham in the Premier League.Hear from West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen and the two managers - Julen Lopetegui and Eddie Howe.Plus, in the second half of the episode Theo discusses his footballing career which saw him break through as a teenager and then go on to score over 100 times for Arsenal.