How Do Struggling Footballers Regain Their Form?

Erik ten Hag praised the impact of substitute Joshua Zirkzee, as he came off the bench to score the winner as Man United began the new Premier League season with a 1-0 win at home to Fulham. He also was happy with their performance, but said it will take time for them to be at their best, whilst former Man United captain Steve Bruce gave his reaction to talkSPORT. Majestic & the former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant immediately took calls from Man United fans on the Sports Bar Weekender, with contrasting views from the 1-0 win at Old Trafford. The former Ipswich captain Matt Holland looks ahead to their first game in the Premier League in over 20 years, as they host Liverpool, live on talkSPORT later this afternoon. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe refuses to discuss reports linking them with Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, as they reportedly have a £65m bid for the England defender turned down. And Southampton manager Russell Martin looks ahead to his first taste of being a Premier League manager in an exclusive interview with talkSPORT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Aug 202416min

talkSPORT Bring you live commentary of the first Premier League game of the season, United vs Fulham. Erik Ten Hag questions the cohesion of his players. Hear from Ange Postecoglou after Yves Bissouma banned for laughing gas. Sean Dyche speaks about a positive season to come. Mauricio Pochettino gets the USA job and Simon Jordan has his say. Andy talks to Barry Hearn, his son Eddie and Steve Davis about the US Open next week. Alan Brazil talks about paying for his daughters wedding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Aug 202415min

Plus, Richard Masters shoots down suggestions that a Premier League game abroad is close! Simon Jordan questions Cole Palmer's new deal and Russell Martin promises to prove his critics wrong! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Aug 202411min

Jarrod Bowen speaks to talkSPORT, Simon Jordan defends a sweary Kompany & Rangers OUT of the Champions League! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Aug 202412min

Plus, Steve Cooper speaks to Jim White ahead of Leicester's return to the top flight & Burnley THRASH Luton in the Championship in Scott Parker's first game in charge of the Clarets! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Aug 202414min

Plus, will Rashford rediscover his best form this season? & Tom Cruise closes the Olympics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Aug 202414min

talkSPORT brings you all the action from the last day of the games Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Aug 202413min

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits they will immediately forget about winning the Community Shield after beating Manchester United 7-6 on penalties at Wembley, as their attention turns to the Premier League. The former England striker Darren Bent believes Marcus Rashford is over-analysing his game, but his manager Erik ten Hag backs him to return to form in the new season. Meanwhile, the former England striker Dean Ashton believes Dominic Solanke is a 'brilliant' signing for Spurs, as he officially signs a six-year deal in North London. In the Championship, Leeds manager Daniel Farke praises his side's mentality & character after coming from behind to draw 3-3 at home to Portsmouth on the opening day of the season, while Millwall boss Neil Harris slams his side's defending in their defeat at home to Watford. Finally, the new Plymouth manager Wayne Rooney speaks exclusively to talkSPORT ahead of their first game against Sheffield Wednesday later this afternoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Aug 202416min