The Optus Sport Football Podcast

Schwarzie, Phil and Bridgey reflect on another tough day at the office for Manchester United and Erik ten Hag, discussing:Where it went wrong for Manchester United against SpursHow Ange has been vindicated by this result at Old TraffordBruno Fernandes' red card controversyThe rise and rise of Micky van de VenPhil literally sings Dejan Kulusevski's praisesThe Premier League title raceHow will Man City cope without Rodri?Why Chelsea must replace Robert Sanchez'Cold' Palmer's four goalsArsenal looking like title challengersWe also get an update on the second round of the WSL season, whilst Antoine Griezmann's name pops up on the pod once more as he announces his retirement from international football.Every game of the Premier League and WSL is live and exclusive on Optus Sport.

'Hot Takes' is back this week with Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Thomas Sorensen and we get some more Hot Takes from Michelle and Ash ahead of matchweek two of the Barclays Women's Super League.This week: Can Ange rattle the Red Devils' cage when Spurs travel to Old Trafford? One of our guys thinks so!Southampton's dismal start to their campaign is due to turn around - but to what end when they take on Bournemouth on the south coast?Action, action ACTION! Stamford Bridge set to explode this weekend as Chelsea host Brighton.The Barclays Women's Super League is into matchweek two and Ash & Michelle give us their Hot Takes with some great fixtures on the way.Optus Sport's Hot Takes will drop ahead of every matchweek during season 2024/25!-----------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 and Phil are joined by former Premier League goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen to pick the bones out of a dramatic match at the Etihad, as Manchester City leave it late against 10-man Arsenal, including:Why this 'monstrous' performance shows a changed ArsenalShould Leandro Trossard have been sent off?A deep-dive into Ederson's goalkeeping for Arsenal's second goalWhat this result means for the title raceHow will Manchester City cope without Rodri?We also wrap up the rest of the Premier League action, check-in with the start of the WSL season and assess where the Socceroos are at following Tony Popovic's appointment as manager. Every match of the Premier League and WSL is live and exclusive on Optus Sport.

'Hot Takes' is back this week with Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens PLUS the addition of some from Ash Sykes and Michelle Escobar as the Barclays Women's Super League returns for another season!This week: Phil comes in sizzling with his 'Hot Take' suggesting Erling Haaland will remain scoreless against Arsenal.Speaking of scoreless, Schwarzie riles up the other lads as he predicts the Reds will not only lose to Bournemouth - AT HGOME - but also fail to score!Juls tips the Toffees to finally register that elusive win against the Foxes at King Power.The Barclays Women's Super League returns for 2024/25 and Ash Sykes goes VERY bold with a large number thrown out for Bunny Shaw to live up to at Man City. Optus Sport's Hot Takes will drop ahead of every matchweek during season 2024/25!-----------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

It's all North London Derby as Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens record this week's episode from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium straight after Arsenal's win in this season's first iteration of the famous rivalry.Plenty to discuss from this one, including:The problem with Ange BallPhil's cousin Dave likes Chocolate cakeArne Slot getting it all wrong against ForestSean Dyche's side have a "lack of leadership"Haaland secures another recordEvery match of the Premier League is live and exclusive 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

'Hot Takes' is back this week with Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens and after a big international break, the return of the Premier League is headlined by the North London Derby!This week: Could we see the highest-scoring North London Derby ever? That will need stacks of goals!If Erik ten Hag cops a loss against unfancied Southampton, could that be it for him at Old Trafford?Schwarzie's Hot Take comes under fire as he makes a bold Ollie Watkins prediction. Optus Sport's Hot Takes will drop ahead of every matchweek during season 2024/25!-----------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

The international break is back! And so are Schwarzie, Phil and Juls as they bask in the glory of San Marino's first ever competitive win. The guys also discuss:England's new style under Lee CarsleyWhy Australians wouldn't care if their manager didn't sing the national anthemCristiano Ronaldo will reach 1000 career goals, but should he play at the next World Cup?Juls thinks France were worse against Italy than at the Euros!Are the cracks starting to show for Kylian Mbappe?The 'breathtaking' Jamal MusialaSchwarzie reflects on a 'disastrous' result for the Socceroos.Every game of the Premier League is live and exclusive on Optus Sport.

Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens are back with their 'Hot Takes' ahead of the return of the UEFA Nations League!This week: There's a young bloke called Jack Grealish you need to keep an eye out for as England prepare for their campaign!Juls is adamant that Didier Deschamps no longer belongs on the sideline for FranceSchwarzie drops his own thoughts on both Germany and the Socceroos!Optus Sport's Hot Takes will drop ahead of every matchweek during season 2024/25!-----------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