The Optus Sport Football Podcast

Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens brought their shooting boots for this one - much to Juls' frustration - as they dissect a weekend of Premier League action that saw twists in the race for Europe, owners storming the pitch, and Trent Alexander-Arnold getting booed by Liverpool fans.Juls also reflects on the ‘incredible’ Sonia Bompastor leading Chelsea to an unbeaten WSL title, and the guys discuss Ange making history by reaching the Europa League final.And Juls shares the story of how he ended up watching El Clásico on a train with Jack Grealish!Every episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast is available exclusively on Optus Sport.

"...qualifying for Europe would be, quite frankly, ridiculous..." Mark Schwarzer is joined by Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens to preview matchweek 36 of the Premier League AND a massive final round of the WSL with Michelle and Ash!How 'special' it would be if Aston Villa can secure consecutive seasons of Champions League footballWhy Bournemouth's potential Conference League qualification can be described as 'frankly ridiculous!'The incredible fixture that might have decided the titleChelsea's 'game of the season' against NewcastleWatch EVERY Premier League and WSL match on Optus Sport. --------------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162

Schwarzie is joined by Phil and Juls to break down a potentially pivotal Premier League weekend in the race for Champions League qualification.The guys also look ahead to Arsenal’s season-defining second leg against PSG in the Champions League, and share their picks for who’s most likely to win the play-offs and be gracing our screens on Optus Sport next season.Plus, Michelle and Ash round up all the key moments from an action-packed weekend in the WSL.Every game of the Premier League and WSL is live and exclusive on Optus Sport.

"...that's an incredible season for them. That's one of their best ever seasons..." Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens look ahead to matchweek 35 of the Premier League as the race for Europe is massive!FIVE points in between third and seventh for three places - who gets them?Could Bournemouth drag Arsenal into the fight for these Europe spots?Find out which team the lads believe is on track for its best ever season - with just one trophy to show for it!Chelsea and Liverpool meet in a blockbuster!Watch EVERY Premier League match on Optus Sport. --------------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162

Phil and Juls react to Liverpool romping to their 20th English league title with a comfortable 5-1 win over Ange's Spurs, whose domestic season seems to be going from bad to worse. But can the Europa League save his job?They also chat about the FA Cup semi-finals and whether Crystal Palace can cause an upset in the final against Manchester City.Michelle and Ash also chat WSL and how Chelsea and Arsenal's exploits in Europe may have an impact on the end of the domestic season.Every match of the Premier League, FA Cup and WSL is live and exclusive on Optus Sport.

Schwarzie, Phil and Juls preview the FA Cup semi-finals as Crystal Palace take on Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest face Manchester City, live on Optus Sport.They reflect on the importance of the competition and the pressure on Villa, Palace and Forest who are desperate to lift a trophy. The team also debate Forest’s priorities: Champions League or FA Cup, whilst everyone picks their FA Cup winner. Michelle and Ash also look ahead to a big weekend of NWSL action on Optus Sport.Every match of the NWSL and FA Cup is live and exclusive on Optus Sport.

Schwarzie, Phil and Juls break down another weekend of Premier League action that felt all too familiar: Manchester United underwhelming again, Leicester losing, and fresh headlines around Liverpool’s contract talks following Trent Alexander-Arnold's winner.The guys also chat about the battle for the Champions League spots and whether Niclas Füllkrug was right to call out his West Ham teammates, with Phil giving him the nickname 'Barry Big Balls'.Michelle and Ash round things off with the latest from the WSL, where the title race is shaping up to be a lot tighter than expected.Every match of the Premier League and WSL is live and exclusive on Optus Sport.

'My dad always wanted me to sign for Everton!'We move into the final six weeks of the Premier League season, and Phil Kitromilides, Jay Bothroyd and Michael Bridges return for a big weekend preview:Bridgey tells us why he loved playing at Goodison Park, and how he and his old man were 'gutted' he never got the chance to play for the Toffees - and why Liverpool fans loved him!After a massive mid-week win for the Magpies, Aston Villa and Newcastle United clash in a huge fixture that could determine Champions League spotsSpurs host Forest in a match which may or may not have a telling impact on Ange Postecoglou's tenure at the London club.Results allowing, Liverpool could seal the title!It's a COMPELLING weekend of football you cannot miss!Watch EVERY Premier League match on Optus Sport. --------------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162

Phil is joined by Bridgey and Jay this week to take stock of where we're at as we head into the final throws of the season: five Champions League spots are up for grabs and are Leeds on the cusp of returning to the Premier League?The guys also discuss Mo Salah's new contract at Liverpool and whether or not Alexander Isak will be leaving Newcastle this summer. Every Premier League match is live and exclusive on Optus Sport.