The Big Interview 24/25

Areola discusses competing with Gianluigi Buffon for the number 1 shirt in the French capital, the importance of his Filipino heritage and how he hopes West Ham can turn their fortunes around this season.

Born into a football-loving family in Senegal, Pape Matar Sarr was destined for a life in the game. Despite being linked with Barcelona at a young age, Sarr made his name at Metz before joining Tottenham Hotspur.

Having signed for his beloved team at just 9 years of age, the Liverpool born and bred midfielder explains just how much the title triumph means to him and sheds light on the impact of Arne Slot and the differences in approach of his new manager compared to Jurgen Klopp.

The 23-year-old shares his thoughts about Nottingham Forest’s fortunes under Nuno Espirito Santo, his career journey to England and how losing his sister to cancer when she was just 18 has impacted his life.

He didn’t make it as a professional until he was 20 years old but always dreamt of playing for his boyhood club, Atletico Nacional. Having realised that dream, Daniel Munoz has enjoyed a brilliant first full season in South London.

From starting out playing rugby to winning multiple FA Cups with Arsenal, Aaron Ramsey talks to The Big Interview about the importance of grassroots football, the grounding that helped him pave the way to becoming a professional.

He was a Gunner through and through, from academy level to the first team, Emile Smith Rowe lived his dream of playing for Arsenal, the club he grew up supporting. Now at Fulham and injury-free, the 24-year-old is enjoying a new lease of life in West London.

Born and brought up in the Netherlands, Jurrien Timber grew up to embrace the Ajax philosophy of playing football. That philosophy helped him carve out his way to the first team and led him to the Premier League with Arsenal.

This week on the Big Interview, Merino explains how his father has inspired him, the influence he’s taken from Basque culture, his surprise at finding out he’d be playing as a striker at Arsenal and his thoughts on his first season In North London.

Robert Pires recalls almost quitting football at a young age and how his mother persuaded him to change his mind, winning the World Cup with France, the difficulties he faced when he first joined the Gunners and what this current Arsenal side need to do to win the Premier League title once again.

Having arrived on these shores to manage Bournemouth in 2023, Andoni Iraola took over a club which had narrowly avoided relegation. Today, they are considered one of the toughest sides to play against in the Premier League.

In this week’s Big Interview, Garcia shares the difficulties he faced adjusting to the Premier League, how Rafa Benitez managed to hone his talents and his thoughts on that famous “ghost” goal against Chelsea in the 2005 UEFA Champions League semi-final.

Having scored in England's top five leagues, Taylor talks through his career from Barnet to the Premier League. The 26-year-old also shares his views on Ipswich's season to date, the impact Kieran McKenna's had on his game as well as his hopes for the future.

Estupinan takes The Big Interview to the beachfront where he talks about influence of a former professional in the family while growing up, how playing in Spain helped him to become the Premier League performer he is today and his excitement for the future playing under Fabian Hurzeler.

Nottingham Forest are enjoying their best season in the Premier League in 30 years, and a large part of that is down to one of the league’s most formidable defenders. Murillo talks about incredible season as well as some of the experiences in his life which have made him such a tough opponent.

Fowler talks to The Big Interview about his life and career, revealing his favourite goal scored and why, his hopes to one day manage in the Premier League and how he believes former Reds boss, Jurgen Klopp will go down as one of the greatest managers the club’s ever seen.

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From a city where football is drummed into you at a young age, hard work and tenacity becomes part of your game; Manuel Ugarte is no different. The Uruguayan shares stories of growing up in Montevideo, how he's settling into life in Manchester, currently in his second spell under Ruben Amorim.

From humble beginnings in Brazil to playing for the current Premier League champions, Man City's Savinho talks us through his career to date.

Owen shares all, from his days as a prodigy to debating what might have been had he not torn his hamstring at 19 or left Liverpool for Real Madrid.

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This week’s Big Interview invites Burn to share stories of when he went to games at St. James’ Park as a young fan, meeting his hero Alan Shearer for the first time, bouncing back after being let go at a young age and how he feels this season is going.

Considered one of the most technically gifted players the Premier League has ever seen, Gianfranco Zola visits the Chelsea training ground to talk to the man currently lighting up the Premier League, Cole Palmer, about various aspects of his game.

Fulham’s Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi have been instrumental in the club’s resurgence. Off the field, they’ve shared similar experiences playing for Nigeria, their charity work in the community, as well as gaining an online following for their comical social media clips.

This week on The Big Interview, Dominic Solanke explains his passion for the action-filled animation and Japanese culture as a whole, while sharing his thoughts about his unique career journey and life at Tottenham under Ange Postecoglou.

The Chelsea striker tells The Big Interview how he played barefoot in the street as a child in The Gambia before moving to Senegal, the impact Unai Emery had on him at Villareal and loving life at Stamford Bridge.

Being the only player Pep Guardiola has signed twice, as well as the first ever Man City captain to lift the Champions League, Ilkay Gundogan’s importance to the club cannot be overstated.

Now in their fourth season in the Premier League, Brentford have established themselves as an astute, well drilled side under Thomas Frank. This week, The Big Interview sits down with the head coach in a local cinema as he talks through the club’s time in the top flight.

Wolves defender Nelson Semedo reveals what life was like growing up in Lisbon, how street football helped him understand the game and how he gained inspiration from Muhammad Ali.

Born and raised a Luton Town fan, James Justin rejected the chance to join Arsenal as a youngster to play for his childhood team. The Big Interview sits down with the Leicester defender to talk about his love for his hometown club, how the loss of his father inspires him to greater things.

Despite finishing as runners-up with Glasgow Rangers in the Europa League as well as scoring in the final, Joe Aribo decided his journey would continue away from Scotland, instead opting for the Premier League with Southampton.

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Keen to pass on his knowledge to the next generation of aspiring footballers, Dejan Kulusevski analyses his game with members from the Tottenham Hotspur youth academy.

Andy Robertson has been integral to the Liverpool team which has won everything in recent years, from the Premier League to the UEFA Champions League. However, his route to the top hasn’t always been straight-forward.

Arguably the best player in his position in world football right now, Rodri has honed his talents on the pitch to help Manchester City achieve a record 4 Premier League titles in a row. In this week’s Big Interview, former Chelsea and City playmaker, Frank Lampard talks to Rodri about the intricacies of his game. From positioning, breaking up play to how he’s developed his role, this midfield masterclass will reveal all about his game.

Starting out at Arsenal, Stephy Mavididi had all the attributes to go to the very top of the game. This week on The Big Interview, the Leicester winger opens up about the struggles he faced when playing in Italy and in France and how he’s found his stride again having helped the Foxes win promotion back to the Premier League.

Growing up in a middle-class, military family in Jamaica, John Barnes moved to England as a 12-year-old, where he was later scouted by Watford. Barnes gives his thoughts to The Big Interview on his own stellar career, how the league has changed over the past 32 years and why the number 10 role that he often occupied isn’t as prominent as it used to be.

A new and challenging journey awaits Matthijs De Ligt as he joins Manchester United as a new signing. However, the Dutch center-back is ready, with the goal of bringing the 'Red Devils' back to their former glory.

Ezri Konsa will talk about his development under the guidance of coach Unai Emery. Additionally, he will share his expectations for the 2024-2025 season.

Ipswich defender and hometown boy, Harry Clarke joins club legend, Matt Holland out and about, ahead of the Tractor Boys' long-awaited Premier League opener against Liverpool at Portman Road.