How do Liverpool improve after disappointing season? Who should win Manager and Player of the Year awards?

Tom White is with Jay Bothroyd on today's episode of Sky Sports FC. They start by discussing Liverpool, after Virgil van Dijk described their season as "unacceptable". What needs to change at Anfield? Then in part two, they chat about the shortlists for the Premier League Manager and Player of the Year awards. Should Michael Carrick have been included after just half a season in charge at Manchester United? - •To get involved you can send a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07514 917075. •You can watch the football 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: •You can listen to Sky Sports FC on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sky Sports FC". •For all the latest football news, head to •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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How do Liverpool improve after disappointing season? Who should win Manager and Player of the Year awards? is an episode from The Essential Football Podcast by Sky Sports.

This episode is 24:17 long.

This episode was published on May 15, 2026.

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