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Champions League final preview | How will Gordan settle in at Barcelona? | Mourinho signs three-year deal to return as Real boss 29.05.2026 21мин

Sky Sports Jess Creighton is joined by The Athletics David Ornstein and The Mirror's John Cross on Back Pages Tonight to look ahead to the Champions League final. They discuss Arsenal's line up to face PSG in the Champions League final and the confidence felt by The Gunners. The panel also discusses what Anthony Gordon's move to Barcelona, sharing their shock at his abilty to speak spanish, and talk about the news that Jose Mourinho has signed a three-year deal to return as Real Madrid boss-•You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink• Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages".•For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Arteta contract 'utmost priority' as Arsenal arrive in Budapest for CL final | Gordon to Barcelona but what next for Rashford? 28.05.2026 20мин

The Independent's Miguel Delaney and The Times' Martyn Ziegler join Jessica Creighton on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Arsenal's Kroenke owners' 'utmost priority' to keep Mikel Arteta at the club as the team looks ahead to their Champions League final game against PSG. The panel also discusses what Anthony Gordon's arrival at Barcelona might mean for Marcus Rashford’s future at the club. Plus, much more from the world of sport.•You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink• Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages".•For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Glasner exits on a high as Palace claim first European trophy! | Gordon set for medical after Barcelona and Newcastle reach agreement 27.05.2026 21мин

The i’s Daniel Storey and The Sun’s Charlie Wyett join Jessica Creighton on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Crystal Palace’s success at claiming their first European trophy, sending Oliver Glasner out on a high. The panel also discusses Barcelona’s agreement with Newcastle to sign forward Anthony Gordon. Plus, much more from the world of sport.•You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink• Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages".•For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

What’s to blame for Spurs’ injury crisis? | Arsenal target Villa’s Rogers | Arteta adamant the Gunners can beat PSG 26.05.2026 21мин

David Garrido is joined by ESPN’s James Olley and The Athletic’s Nick Miller to discuss Tottenham Hotspur’s investigation into whether their training pitches are contributing to the club’s injury crisis, Arsenal’s interest in Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers, and Mikel Arteta’s claim that he believes his side can beat PSG in the Champions League final. Plus much more from the world of sport!•You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink• Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages".•For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Spurs' great relegation escape discussed | Fernandes slams Keane 'lies' over PL assists record | Man City throw emphatic farewell gig for Pep! 25.05.2026 21мин

The Daily Mail's Riath Al-Samarrai and The Times' Charlotte Duncker join David Garrido on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Tottenham Hotspur's great escape from relegation, the spat between Bruno Fernandes and Roy Keane over the Manchester United captain's Premier League assists record and Manchester City's farewell to Pep Guardiola. Plus, much more from the world of sport!•You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink• Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages".•For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Spurs stay up, West Ham go down on Premier League final day 25.05.2026 21мин

Mark McQuillan is joined by Henry Winter and David Ornstein on the latest episode of Back Pages.They analyse the action from the final day of the Premier League season where Tottenham secured their top-flight safety at the expense of West Ham.-•You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink• Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages".•For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Tuchel makes bold calls with big stars left out of WC Squad | City confirm Pep departure | Carrick stays on permanently at Man Utd 22.05.2026 21мин

Jessica Creighton is joined by Sam Dean of The Telegraph and Charlie Wyett from The Sun to discuss Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the World Cup with some major names left out, Manchester City confirming Pep Guardiola will leave after 10 years, and Manchester United announcing Michael Carrick will remain at the club permanently. •You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink• Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages".•For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Toney makes England squad with Palmer and Foden left disappointed 21.05.2026 20мин

Jessica Creighton is joined by The Daily Mail’s Isaan Khan and The Athletic's Carl Anka to react to the biggest stories on the morning’s back pages. Stories include England's World Cup squad rumours, also discussed is Aston Villa's victory against Freiburg in the Europa Conference League. •You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink• Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages".•For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Aston Villa win Europa League | Southampton play-off appeal dismissed | New deal for Arteta? 20.05.2026 21мин

Jessica Creighton is joined by The Independent’s Miguel Delaney and The Times’ Martin Hardy to react to the biggest stories on the morning’s back pages. Stories include Aston Villa’s Europa League win, Southampton's appeal against their expulsion from the Championship play-off final as a result of the 'spygate' scandal being dismissed and a potential new deal for Mikel Arteta after Arsenal won the Premier League.•You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink• Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages".•For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Is Guardiola set for shock Manchester City exit? | Arsenal on brink of Premier League title after beating Burnley 18.05.2026 19мин

David Garrido is joined by Henry Winter from The Football Boardroom podcast and The Sun’s Jack Rosser to react to the biggest stories on the morning's back pages. Stories include the Daily Mail’s report that Pep Guardiola is set to leave Manchester City this summer, Arsenal on the brink of the Premier League title after beating Burnley, and they look ahead to Tottenham’s game against Chelsea as the fight for survival continues.•You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink• Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages".•For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Spy chaos casts play-final into doubt | Chelsea players favour Alonso as next head coach 14.05.2026 20мин

Jessica Creighton is joined by John Cross from The Mirror and Miguel Delaney from The Independent to react to the biggest stories on the morning's back pages. Stories include the EFL's statement that an independent hearing will determine Southampton's Championship play-off final fate but the date of the match at Wembley four days later could be changed. Chelsea players favour Xabi Alonso as their next head coach. Arne Slot and Michael Carrick are both hopeful to be in charge of Liverpool and Man Utd, respectively. •You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink• Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages".•For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Celtic keep the Scottish Premiership title race alive | Man City will fight for PL title until the 'bitter end' | Carrick in lead to become Manchester United permanent head coach 13.05.2026 21мин

Sky Sports' Jessica Creighton is joined by The Daily Mail's Isaan Khan and The Athletic's David Ornstein to take a look at tomorrows back pages where they discuss Celtics victory over Motherwall to keep the Scottish Premiership title race alive.They also look at the Premier League title battle, summerising that Manchester City will fight until the 'bitter end' but that it is Arsenals 'title to lose'. Finally they discuss the news that Michael Carrick is in the lead to become Manchester United's permanent head coach.•You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink• Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages".•For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Guardiola says winning convincingly best way to avoid VAR controversies | White a major doubt for World Cup | Alonso leading contender for Chelsea role 12.05.2026 21мин

Charlotte Duncker from The Times and The iPaper’s Daniel Storey joins Teddy Draper on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Pep Guardiola’s comments around VAR, the news that Arsenal defender Ben White will miss the rest of the season with a medial ligament injury, and Xavi Alonso being the leading contender for the Chelsea job. •You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink• Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages".•For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Spurs held by Leeds as relegation fight takes another twist! | Grappling at set pieces discussed | Who will be appointed the next Chelsea boss? 11.05.2026 21мин

The Daily Telegraph’s Sam Dean and co-host of The Football Boardroom Podcast Henry Winter join Teddy Draper on Back Pages Tonight to discuss the result of the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds, with the relegation fight taking on another dramatic twist. The panel also discusses VAR’s involvement in the game, grappling at set pieces, and who will be appointed as Chelsea’s next head coach.•You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink• Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages".•For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Can Arsenal beat PSG and win the CL? | Wardley vs Dubois promises to be a thriller! 08.05.2026 21мин

Mark Ogden and Jack Rosser look through join the Back Pages team and discuss Arsenal's chances in the Champions League final. They also discuss the 0-0 draw between Hull City and Millwall in the first leg of their Championship play off match. In addition they also discuss the upcoming heavyweight clash between Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois.•You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink• Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages".•For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Villa and Palace both reach European finals | Is Carrick nailed for the Man Utd job full-time? | What is going on at Real Madrid? 07.05.2026 21мин

Teddy Draper is joined by Miguel Delaney of The Independent and Martyn Ziegler from The Times as they discuss Aston Villa beating Nottingham Forest to progress to the Europa League and Crystal Palace reaching the Conference League final. They also, analyse Manchester United latest as they look to appoint permanent boss and if Michael Carrick is favourite for the role and all the drama that has gone on at Real Madrid in recent days with training ground bust-ups and fans demanding Kylian Mbappe out of the club. •You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink• Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages".•For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

PSG book Champions League final showdown with Arsenal | Man City win the WSL | World Cup final ticket prices reach $1million | Man United to target Premier League players this summer 06.05.2026 21мин

Sam Dean and John Cross react to the latest sports news, dominated by PSG booking their place in the Champions League final against Arsenal and Manchester City sealing the WSL title. Back Pages Tonight also look at the rising costs for fans attending both the World Cup and Champions League final, whilst examining the potential summer signings of Manchester United.•You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink• Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages".•For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Bukayo books CL Final for Arsenal! | Rahm returns to DP world Tour | The latest Transfer rumours! 05.05.2026 21мин

Henry Winter and Riath Al-Samarrai take a look at tomorrows back pages where they discuss Arsenal's win over Atletico Madrid where they will now reach the Champions League Final and discussed is Jon Rahm's return to the DP World Tour and what stipulations come with it.-•You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink• Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages".•For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Advantage Arsenal after City drop points to Everton? | Chelsea lose their sixth straight game to Forest 05.05.2026 22мин

The Athletics’ David Ornstein and Charlie Wyett from The Sun take a look at tomorrows back pages where they discuss Manchester City’s loss of two points in the title race after a 3-3 draw at Everton but could it have been much worse? Also discussed is Arsenal’s clash against Atletico Madrid to reach the Champions League Final and Chelsea’s 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest making it six straight losses in the league with no goals scored.-•You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink• Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages".•For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Can Arsenal grasp six-point advantage? | MMA fighter to help Brighton with set-pieces | Can Carrick take Man Utd to new heights? 01.05.2026 20мин

The Mirror’s John Cross and ESPN’s Mark Ogden join Jessica Creighton on Back Pages Tonight to discuss Arsenal’s chances at the Premier League title as they near the end with four games remaining. The panel also discusses Brighton's new appointment in an MMA fighter to help with set-pieces and whether Michael Carrick is the right person to manage Manchester United. Plus, much more from the world of sport!•You can watch the sports action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink• Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/12868489/back-pages-podcast-national-newspaper-sports-headlines-review-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Back Pages".•For all the latest sport news, head to www.skysports.com•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk