Football Focus - Season 18

Football Focus - Season 18

Season 18

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DatesAug 11, 2018 - May 18, 2019
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Episodes

Episode 1
Season 18Episode 160 min

Episode 1

As the new football season approaches, Football Focus returns with an in-depth look at the sport's biggest stories of the summer and beyond.

Dan Walker and guests preview all the opening weekend Premier League fixtures including Manchester United's Friday night game against 2015-16 champions Leicester.

The team will review England's run to the semi-final of the World Cup, and the prospects of the three newly-promoted Premier League sides Wolves, Cardiff and Fulham will also be assessed.

Aug 11, 2018
Episode 2
Season 18Episode 260 min

Episode 2

Dan Walker and guests preview the weekend's Premier League action. Saturday's headline clash comes at Stamford Bridge and features two title hopefuls hedging success on new managers. Former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri has replaced fellow Italian Antonio Conte at Chelsea, while Arsene Wenger leaving Arsenal after 22 years means Unai Emery is in charge.

Aug 18, 2018
Episode 3
Season 18Episode 360 min

Episode 3

Dan Walker and guests look ahead to the weekend's football, which includes Saturday's London derby between Arsenal and West Ham and Sunday's clash between Newcastle and Chelsea.

Aug 25, 2018
Episode 4
Season 18Episode 460 min

Episode 4

Dan Walker and guests look ahead to the weekend's football, which includes Saturday's games between Burnley and Manchester United, and Manchester City and Newcastle.

Sep 1, 2018
Episode 5
Season 18Episode 560 min

Episode 5

Dan Walker and guests look ahead to the weekend's football, which is dominated by international games, including England's first outing since their World Cup campaign, hosting Spain at Wembley.

Sep 8, 2018
Episode 6
Season 18Episode 660 min

Episode 6

The Premier League returns after the international break and Football Focus is packed with big names and the latest football stories. Romelu Lukaku's firing on all cylinders, Dion Dublin meets up with Manchester United striker. We speak to Danny Ings who is smiling now he's back at Southampton. Fulham made 12 new signings when they returned to the Premier League this season we catch up with their progress. Ralph Ineson, aka Chris Finch from The Office, visits the club he's supported all his life - Leeds United are topping the Championship. Dan Walker is joined in the studio by Leon Osman and Matt Upson.

Sep 15, 2018
Episode 7
Season 18Episode 760 min

Episode 7

Dan Walker and guests preview the weekend's football, which includes Manchester City's trip to Cardiff and Liverpool against Southampton.

Sep 22, 2018
Episode 8
Season 18Episode 860 min

Episode 8

Dan Walker presents topical discussion and interviews ahead of the weekend's football action, which includes a heavyweight Premier League clash between Chelsea and Liverpool.

The two sides faced each other at Anfield in the Carabao Cup in midweek and now meet at Stamford Bridge, where Liverpool have registered their only two wins in the last 12 league encounters against the Blues.

Sep 29, 2018
Episode 9
Season 18Episode 960 min

Episode 9

Dan Walker and guests look ahead to the weekend's football, which includes Manchester United's home game against Newcastle and Leicester's meeting with Everton.

Oct 6, 2018
Episode 10
Season 18Episode 1030 min

Episode 10

Ryan Giggs and Raheem Sterling bring an international flavour to this week's Football Focus, as the Nations League is back underway - the Manchester City forward takes a grilling from some 6-year-olds! Aston Villa fan and 5 live presenter Phil Williams pays tribute to Sir Doug Ellis who passed away this week, and on non-league day Brighton's Glenn Murray takes a trip down memory lane. Andrew Cole and Sue Smith join Dan Walker in the studio and we reveal the greatest ever Premier League team as voted for by viewers.

Oct 13, 2018
Episode 11
Season 18Episode 1160 min

Episode 11

Dan Walker is joined by Kevin Kilbane and Mark Lawrenson to preview all the weekend's action, featuring interviews with Juan Mata ahead of Chelsea v Manchester United, West Ham captain Mark Noble and Watford striker Andre Gray. Leicester defender Harry Maguire sits down with Gary Lineker, and there's a special feature on Juventus ahead of the Italian side's Champions League visit to Old Trafford.

Oct 20, 2018
Episode 12
Season 18Episode 1260 min

Episode 12

Dan Walker presents topical discussion and interviews ahead of the weekend's football, which includes Saturday's fixture between Liverpool and Cardiff City.

The Reds thrashed Cardiff 6-3 on their last meeting and will no doubt be hoping for a similarly free-scoring afternoon as they continue their bid for a first league title since 1990.

Oct 27, 2018
Episode 13
Season 18Episode 1360 min

Episode 13

Dan Walker presents topical discussion and interviews ahead of the weekend's football, which includes Saturday's fixture between Arsenal and Liverpool.

Nov 3, 2018
Episode 14
Season 18Episode 1455 min

Episode 14

Dan Walker presents all the latest news and views from a busy weekend of football, which includes Premier League action and the first round of the FA Cup. The first Manchester derby of the season takes place on Sunday, while Saturday's fixtures include a game between Crystal Palace and Tottenham.

Nov 10, 2018
Episode 15
Season 18Episode 1530 min

Episode 15

Dan Walker is joined by Paul Ince and Alex Scott to look ahead to England's Nations League clash with Croatia. Plus Jadon Sancho and Reiss Nelson on life in the Bundesliga.

Nov 17, 2018
Episode 16
Season 18Episode 1660 min

Episode 16

Dan Walker is joined by Mark Lawrenson and Martin Keown to discuss all the weekend's football action. Chelsea Legend Didier Drogba talks us through the high points of his career.

Nov 24, 2018
Episode 17
Season 18Episode 1760 min

Episode 17

Dan Walker, joined by Mark Schwarzer and Kevin Kilbane, presents live from Maidstone United's Gallagher Stadium on FA Cup second-round weekend.

Dec 1, 2018
Episode 18
Season 18Episode 1860 min

Episode 18

Dan Walker is joined by Paul Ince and Matthew Upson to discuss all the weekend's football action. The show hears from Bournemouth's Ryan Fraser, Burnley boss Sean Dyche and looks at the fascinating life story of Chelsea's Maurizio Sarri. Plus Alex Scott ahead of the Women's World Cup Draw in Paris.

Dec 8, 2018
Episode 19
Season 18Episode 1960 min

Episode 19

Topical discussion and interviews ahead of the weekend's football action, which includes a clash between champions Manchester City and Everton. Dan Walker presents.

Dec 15, 2018
Episode 20
Season 18Episode 2060 min

Episode 20

Dan Walker and guests preview all the weekend's football, which includes champions Manchester City against Crystal Palace and Chelsea versus Leicester.

Dec 22, 2018
Episode 21
Season 18Episode 2160 min

Episode 21

Topical discussion and interviews ahead of the weekend's football action, including the blockbuster clash between top-four hopefuls Liverpool and Arsenal. Dan Walker presents.

Dec 29, 2018
Episode 22
Season 18Episode 2260 min

Episode 22

Dan Walker previews all the action on one of the most iconic weekends in the football calendar - the FA Cup third round. Dan and guests visit the home of the one of the clubs involved, going behind the scenes to gauge the tension and excitement during the countdown to kick-off.

Jan 5, 2019
Episode 23
Season 18Episode 2360 min

Episode 23

Dan Walker is joined by Martin Keown and Matthew Upson to preview an exciting weekend of football as the race for the Premier League title begins to take shape. Featuring interviews with Liverpool forward Sadio Mane, Spurs midfielder Harry Winks, Crystal Palace's Andros Townsend and Huddersfield manager David Wagner.

Jan 12, 2019
Episode 24
Season 18Episode 2460 min

Episode 24

Paul Pogba talks about Manchester United's run of six wins since Solksjaer came to Old Trafford, while Nick Bright takes a tour of the capital to preview the London derby at the Emirates.

Plus all the latest European football, Martin O'Neill's return to Nottingham Forest and Fulham's Calum Chambers tells us something about him we don't know. Dan Walker presents , with Paul Ince and Alex Scott.

Jan 19, 2019
Episode 25
Season 18Episode 2560 min

Episode 25

A special edition of Football Focus comes live from Portsmouth on the FA Cup fourth round weekend. Dan Walker is joined by Alex Scott and Sylvain Distin to preview all of the weekend's action, including the London derbies between AFC Wimbledon and West Ham and Barnet v Brentford.

Jan 26, 2019
Episode 26
Season 18Episode 2660 min

Episode 26

Topical discussion and interviews ahead of the weekend's fixtures, plus reaction to the late-January transfer deals, with the winter window now closed. Dan Walker presents.

Feb 2, 2019
Episode 27
Season 18Episode 2760 min

Episode 27

Topical discussion and interviews ahead of an exciting weekend of Premier League fixtures. Dan Walker presents.

Feb 9, 2019
Episode 28
Season 18Episode 2860 min

Episode 28

Dan Walker is joined by Dion Dublin, Martin Keown and Peter Shilton live at AFC Wimbledon to preview the fifth round of the FA Cup and pay tribute to the England World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks.

Feb 16, 2019
Episode 29
Season 18Episode 2960 min

Episode 29

A look ahead to the weekend's football fixtures, which include a mouthwatering Premier League clash between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford. Presented by Eilidh Barbour.

Feb 23, 2019
Episode 30
Season 18Episode 3060 min

Episode 30

Eilidh Barbour and guests look ahead to the weekend's football, including tomorrow's crucial derby matches - Everton against Liverpool and Fulham versus Chelsea.

Mar 2, 2019
Episode 31
Season 18Episode 3160 min

Episode 31

Dan Walker and guests look ahead to the weekend's football, including Manchester City's game with Watford and Sunday's clash between Arsenal and Manchester United.

Mar 9, 2019
Episode 32
Season 18Episode 3260 min

Episode 32

Dan Walker is joined by Alex Scott and Mark Lawrenson to preview FA Cup quarter-final weekend, with a special feature on Swansea ahead of their tie with Manchester City. Ian Wright visits Wolves pair Matt Doherty and Conor Coady as they get ready to face Manchester United.

Mar 16, 2019
Episode 33
Season 18Episode 3360 min

Episode 33

Topical discussion and interviews with international football taking centre stage as the home nations begin their quest to reach Euro 2020.

Mar 23, 2019
Episode 34
Season 18Episode 3460 min

Episode 34

Dan Walker previews the weekend's football with interviews featuring Manchester United winger Jesse Lingard, Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk and Arsenal manager Unai Emery. Dion Dublin and Jon Walters are in the studio.

Mar 30, 2019
Episode 35
Season 18Episode 3560 min

Episode 35

Dan Walker and guests discuss the latest headlines ahead of a packed weekend of football featuring the FA Cup semi-finals.
Guests will also look back on Friday's Premier League clash between title-chasing Liverpool and Southampton at St Mary's.

Apr 6, 2019
Episode 36
Season 18Episode 3660 min

Episode 36

Eden Hazard and Roberto Firmino look ahead to Chelsea v Liverpool, and we go back to where it all began for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Plus all the action from Leicester City v Newcastle in the Friday night game. Dan Walker is joined by Martin Keown and Mark Lawrenson.

Apr 13, 2019
Episode 37
Season 18Episode 3760 min

Episode 37

Dan Walker and guests discuss a busy weekend of football, especially for teams in the Football League who face two matches over the Easter holiday period. In the Premier League, Manchester City continue their title challenge against Tottenham, with the two teams meeting for the third time in ten days. Liverpool, Manchester City's main rivals for the Premier League crown, visit Cardiff on Sunday.

Apr 20, 2019
Episode 38
Season 18Episode 3860 min

Episode 38

The latest twists in the title race tale feature on Football Focus, and we're in Amsterdam as Ajax prepare to face Tottenham in the Champions League.

Apr 27, 2019
Episode 39
Season 18Episode 3960 min

Episode 39

Dan Walker and guests discuss the latest talking points ahead of the penultimate weekend of the Premier League season.

May 4, 2019
Episode 40
Season 18Episode 4059 min

Episode 40

Dan Walker brings you the action and reaction from an incredible week of football, including Liverpool and Tottenham in the Champions League, Arsenal's Petr Cech looks back on a glittering career, the first female referee in the Bundesliga Bibiana Steinhaus takes us behind the scenes and we build up to the Premier League denouement with Jermaine Jenas, Alex Scott and the Premier League's newest manager, Chris Wilder.

May 11, 2019
Episode 41
Season 18Episode 4160 min

Episode 41

Dan Walker and guests are at Wembley Stadium to look ahead to today's FA Cup final between Manchester City and Watford, with City hoping to end an impressive season on a high.

May 18, 2019

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