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Who needs European football the most?
28 februari 2025 · 45 min
With just six points separating Nottingham Forest in 3rd and Aston Villa in 10th, European football is up for grabs in the Premier League. Lees meer
Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's football writers Tim Spiers and Nick Miller to discuss which side needs European qualification the most.
After wins midweek, Manchester City and Chelsea sit 4th and 5th respectively, are any of the chasing pack consistent enough to earn Champions League football?
With Manchester United and Tottenham languishing in the bottom half of the table, which clubs are eyeing up the Europa and Conference League?
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Tim Spiers, Nick Miller
Featuring: Paul Taylor, Sam Lee, Liam Twomey, Chris Waugh, Jacob Tanswell
Editor: Nick Thomson
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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How big does Man City's rebuild need to be?
27 februari 2025 · 36 min
After a week in which they were dumped out of the Champions League and given a dose of reality by Liverpool, Man City got back to winning ways, beating Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 courtesy of Erling Haaland on his return from injury. Lees meer
So, with Haaland back from injury and their new recruits bedding in is the City rebuild not as big a job as we thought it might be?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Man City correspondent Sam Lee as well as Jack Pitt-Brooke to analyse City's performance at the Tottenham Hotspur season before assessing the state of their squad rebuild.
New signings Abdukodir Khusanov, Omar Marmoush and Nico Gonzalez are all discussed as well as the ageing spine of Guardiola's dynastic team before questioning whether the Spaniard can return City to their previous standards?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Sam Lee and Jack Pitt-Brooke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Rashford & Asensio: Will Villa's gamble pay off?
26 februari 2025 · 33 min
Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio couldn’t save Aston Villa last night as they lost 4-1 away at Crystal Palace. Lees meer
The two marquee signings were brought in to boost Unai Emery’s side at the business end of the season.
But are Rashford & Asensio the solution to Villa’s problems right now?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jacob Tanswell & Rory Smith
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Is Premier League promotion still the promised land?
25 februari 2025 · 37 min
Last season marked the first time since 1998 that all three promoted Premier League teams were relegated. Lees meer
It looks like history may repeat itself this season, after another miserable weekend for Ipswich Town, Leicester City and Southampton.
So will all three go down?
And if so, what does it say about the gap between the Premier League and the Championship?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Stu James & Phil Hay
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou & Nick Thomson
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Is Salah set for the best Premier League season ever?
24 februari 2025 · 42 min
Liverpool have moved 11 points clear in the Premier League title race with Mohamed Salah leading the way in their 2-0 win over Manchester City. Lees meer
His goal and assists are edging him towards records set by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.
Mohamed Salah is one of the Premier League’s Greatest but could he be THE greatest?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Oli Kay, who was at the Etihad on Sunday for The Athletic as well as Simon Hughes, author of Chasing Salah: The Biography of Mohamed Salah.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Oli Kay and Simon Hughes
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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How data and AI is shaping football
23 februari 2025 · 44 min
Ever thought about how elite football clubs actually go about using data to analyse and recruit players? Lees meer
Well, The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast has the answers you need.
Paul Power from sports data company, Skillcorner, joins the show to chat about how clubs really use data in recruitment and analysis.
Plus… what the future could hold in terms of football’s relationship with AI?
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Paul Power
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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The Preview - Man City vs Liverpool
21 februari 2025 · 35 min
Manchester City host Liverpool on Sunday in what could be a decisive game in this season’s title race. Lees meer
Pep Guardiola will be hoping to fix Manchester City’s out of possession problems, that contributed to them being dumped out of the Champions League midweek.
After consecutive draws away from home in the Premier League, can Arne Slot’s side make a statement at a ground they have won just once at in their previous 15 attempts?
The Athletic’s senior data analyst Mark Carey and data writer Thom Harris join Matt Davies-Adams to preview Sunday’s clash.
Plus we check in with the club podcasts across The Athletic FC, setting you up for the big fixtures elsewhere.
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Mark Carey, Thom Harris
Featuring: James Pearce, Sam Lee
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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Can Mbappe reach Ronaldo's levels at Real Madrid?
20 februari 2025 · 34 min
On a night Man City had no margin for error, Kylian Mbappe took away any hope scoring his first hat-trick at the Bernabeu for Real Madrid. Lees meer
With his treble, the Frenchman became just the fourth player to score a Champions League knockout hat-trick for Madrid following in the footsteps of the likes of Ronaldo Nazario, Karim Benzema and of course Cristiano Ronaldo.
So can Mbappe reach Cristano Ronaldo's levels at Real Madrid?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Real Madrid writer Guillermo Rai and Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero to analyse the win over Man City and how fair Carlo Ancelotti's side can go in this season's Champions League.
Plus, French football writer Tom Williams drops by to discuss Mbappe's evolution and his use of speed through his career.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Guillermo Rai, Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero and Tom Williams
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Amorim's Man United: growing pains or a deeper crisis?
19 februari 2025 · 46 min
Defeat at Spurs last weekend left Manchester United in 15th place in the table Lees meer
Next up they take on a resurgent Everton managed by the first person challenged with bringing back the good times at Old Trafford.
So from David Moyes to Ruben Amorim, United seems to be stuck in a cycle of underperformance.
So what is preventing them from moving forward?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton, Oli Kay, Carl Anka & Charlotte Harpur
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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How will PSR shape the summer transfer window?
18 februari 2025 · 42 min
The Premier League’s financial rules will still be in place for next season despite plans to change them. Lees meer
Teams like Manchester United, Aston Villa and Newcastle blame these rules for stopping them spending heavily on new players.
So why the delay for the new rules?
And how exactly do they impact clubs and their summer transfer plans?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Matt Slater & Jacob Whitehead
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou & Nick Thomson
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Has Maresca-ball gone flat?
17 februari 2025 · 39 min
On Friday night Chelsea suffered a fourth defeat in eight Premier League games, going down 3-0 away to Brighton & Hove Albion. Lees meer
Having slipped from fourth to sixth, frustrations have come to the fore including from star player Cole Palmer.
So, has Maresca ball gone flat?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Chelsea writer Liam Twomey and senior football writer Oli Kay to analyse Chelsea's recent shortcomings, discuss the form and contributions of Palmer as well as assess whether or not Chelsea are improving under Maresca.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Liam Twomey and Oli Kay
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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The Preview - Tottenham vs Man United
14 februari 2025 · 40 min
The self destruction derby? The banter bout? El Calamitico? Lees meer
The Athletic’s Manchester United writer Carl Anka and Tottenham writer Jack Pitt-Brooke join football writer Tim Spiers and host Adam Leventhal to preview Tottenham vs Manchester United.
With the sides sitting 13th and 14th respectively, who will be holding the crisis baton come Sunday evening?
Plus we check in with some of the club podcasts across The Athletic FC, setting you up for the big fixtures elsewhere.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Carl Anka, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Tim Spiers
Featuring: James McNicholas, James Pearce
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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Can Liverpool keep their heads ahead of pivotal period?
13 februari 2025 · 36 min
Goodison Park’s final Merseyside derby delivered with James Tarkowski popping up with the stoppage time equaliser for Everton in their 2-2 draw with Premier League leaders, Liverpool. Lees meer
Despite the draw sending Arne Slot's side seven points clear at the top of the Premier League could the draw at Goodson disrupt their title charge?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Stu James and Andy Jones to pick the bones out of the Merseyside derby, the context of the wider title race as well as the run of games to come for Slot's side.
Arsenal writer James McNicholas also joins to discuss the impact of Kai Havertz's hamstring injury for Arsenal, given Mikel Arteta's side are the closest challengers to land the Premier League title.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Andy Jones, Stu James and James McNicholas
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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How will leaving Goodison impact Everton?
12 februari 2025 · 35 min
Tonight’s Merseyside derby will be the last ever at Goodison Park - and there have been some absolute belters in the past. Lees meer
So what are Everton losing in moving from Goodison?
And what are the benefits of football clubs switching to a new home?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Paddy Boyland, Rory Smith and Adrian Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Has Neymar delivered on the hype?
11 februari 2025 · 42 min
Last week, Santos fans welcomed back club legend Neymar after 12 years away. Lees meer
So why is he back in Brazil, why did it go so wrong in Saudi Arabia?
And how hard is it for players to live up to exorbitant price tags?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Natalie Gedra and Phil Hay
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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What now for Tottenham after disastrous week?
10 februari 2025 · 34 min
In the space of just four days, Tottenham Hotspur have been knocked out of both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup at the hands of Liverpool and Aston Villa. Lees meer
It means their hopes of ending their 17-year trophy drought now rest solely on the Europa League.
So where do Spurs and Ange Postecoglou go from here?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Tottenham Hotspur correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke and lead writer for The Athletic FC newsletter, Phil Hay, while Jay Harris also drops by to react to Ange Postecoglou's post-match press conference having been at Sunday's defeat to Aston Villa.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jack Pitt-Brooke and Phil Hay
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Can Newcastle finally end their trophy drought?
7 februari 2025 · 38 min
The first piece of silverware in 2025 will be contested between Newcastle and Liverpool, when they meet in the Carabao Cup final. Lees meer
The Athletic's senior writer George Caulkin joins Tim Spiers and host Adam Leventhal to discuss whether Eddie Howe's side can finally end their 70 year trophy drought.
Plus we check in with some of the club podcasts across The Athletic FC, setting you up for the FA Cup fourth round.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: George Caulkin, Tim Spiers
Featuring: James McNicholas, James Pearce, Andy Mitten, Simon Johnson
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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Will the independent regulator fix football?
6 februari 2025 · 39 min
We're joined by UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy to discuss the introduction of an independent football regulator within English football. Lees meer
Whether it’s financial mismanagement, questionable ownership, or lack of accountability - football in England has faced some huge challenges in recent years which is why the British government, wants to appoint an independent regulator.
So why are the Premier League and its member clubs unhappy with the plan and are the concerns of fans really at the heart of all this, as all sides claim?
Ayo Akinwolere is also joined by The Athletic's senior football news reporter Matt Slater and Phil Hay, lead writer of The Athletic FC newsletter.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Lisa Nandy MP, Matt Slater and Phil Hay
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Will Bayern dominate the Bundesliga again?
5 februari 2025 · 45 min
After Bayer Leverkusen’s miraculous title-win last season, this season it seems to be business as usual, with Bayern Munich six points clear of Leverkusen at the top of the table. Lees meer
So, can anyone stop Bayern reestablishing themselves as the dominant force in the Bundesliga?
And is Vincent Kompany creating a side that are serious contenders for Champions League glory?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jan Åge Fjørtoft & Seb Stafford-Bloor
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Rashford, Gonzalez, Tel: Transfer window analysed
4 februari 2025 · 47 min
The January transfer window has officially shut. Lees meer
We saw Marcus Rashford move to Aston Villa on loan, while Manchester City brought in a much-needed midfielder in Nico Gonzalez.
So… which teams were the winners and losers in the window?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein, Rory Smith and Jacob Tanswell
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou & Nick Thomson
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Has Arsenal's academy revived their title hopes?
3 februari 2025 · 46 min
Liverpool legend Alan Hansen who famously said "you can't win anything with kids" Lees meer
Yet on Sunday Arsenal’s teenagers took centre stage as they dismantled the champions with both Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri getting on the scoresheet.
So can Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal win anything with kids?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's James McNicholas and Phil Hay to discuss the 5-1 win over Man City. Art De Roche also drops by to discuss the emergence of the likes of Lewis-Skelly and Nwaneri.
Meanwhile, The Athletic's football correspondent David Ornstein also gives his thoughts on the impact the youngsters have had on the club's recruitment plans along with the pressure of their pursuit for a striker.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: James McNicholas, Phil Hay, Art De Roche and David Ornstein
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Anatomy of a Transfer
2 februari 2025 · 59 min
Football fans are desperate for transfer news - and it's often bigger than the sport itself. Lees meer
Open twice a year - in January and the summer - the transfer window changes the game.
But what actually goes on when deals are made?
Join Adam Leventhal as he goes behind the scenes at training grounds, stadiums and offices to explain the anatomy of a transfer and to breakdown the complex process of what a player goes through when they move from club to club.
Host: Adam Leventhal
Exec Prod: Abi Paterson
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The Preview - Arsenal vs Man City
31 januari 2025 · 38 min
Arsenal host Manchester City on Sunday in what some are called the 'stay humble' derby. Lees meer
The last time these sides met was back in September's thrilling 2-2 draw, where things boiled over at full time.
The Athletic's Arsenal writer James McNicholas and Manchester City writer Sam Lee join Tim Spiers and Adam Leventhal to preview Sunday's clash.
Plus we check in with some of the club podcasts across The Athletic FC and set you up for the key games elsewhere.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: James McNicholas, Sam Lee, Tim Spiers
Featuring: Simon Hughes, James Maw
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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Is the new Champions League format better?
30 januari 2025 · 40 min
On an evening of mayhem across Europe, Man City got the job done and avoided Champions League elimination, beating Club Brugge 3-1 to progress into the knockout phase. Lees meer
But is the prospect of Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the play-off something Pep Guardiola's side will relish?
Elsewhere, with Jhon Duran set to leave for Saudi Arabia and Arsenal interested in Ollie Watkins, could Aston Villa’s front line look a little different in the knockout stages?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's James Horncastle and Phil Hay to reflect on an action-packed final night of the league phase of the revamped Champions League, while Aston Villa correspondent Jacob Tanswell joins to discuss the latest around both Duran and Watkins.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: James Horncastle, Phil Hay and Jacob Tanswell
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Does the 'Big Six' still exist?
29 januari 2025 · 40 min
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are languishing in the bottom half of the table - they sit in 12th and 15th place respectively. Lees meer
Tough times have fallen on two of the ‘Big Six’ - the traditional heavyweights of English football.
So in terms of both on-pitch and off-pitch matters, does the idea of those aforementioned powerhouse clubs dominating the Premier League still ring true?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Rory Smith, Tim Spiers, Matt Slater
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Where have all the elite strikers gone?
28 januari 2025 · 45 min
As revealed by David Ornstein on today’s Transfer DealSheet, Aston Villa could be tempted to sell Jhon Duran for around 80 million pounds. Lees meer
That valuation of the Villa striker got us thinking - what makes a top No.9 in 2025?
And with many teams wanting an elite striker - why is it so hard to find them?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Mark Carey, Phil Hay & David Ornstein
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou & Nick Thomson
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Is Amorim's brutal honesty helping Man United?
27 januari 2025 · 40 min
A smashed TV, a lack of cash, and more box office quotes from Ruben Amorim who told the media after his side's 1-0 win at Fulham he would prefer to name his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital on the bench ahead of Marcus Rashford. Lees meer
Having made it four wins from five, are Man United showing signs of improvement under Amorim?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Manchester United correspondent Laurie Whitwell and Mark Critchley with Charlotte Harpur also dropping by to discuss Amorim's handling of the media and his man-management.
Plus, with a week left of the January transfer window there's a focus on United's finances and whether they will be able to spend their way back up the Premier League table.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Laurie Whitwell, Mark Critchley and Charlotte Harpur
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Guy Clarke
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The Preview - Man City vs Chelsea
24 januari 2025 · 38 min
Manchester City host Chelsea at the Etihad on Saturday and with just two points separating the sides this could be a key battle in the race for the top four. Lees meer
Pep Guardiola will be looking to get back on track after seeing his side throw away a two goal lead in the Champions League midweek, losing 4-2 to PSG at the Parc des Princes, with issues in midfield an ongoing problem. After already spending more than €140m in the January transfer window, do Manchester City need further additions?
Following five Premier League games without a victory, Chelsea got back to winning ways on Monday beating Wolves 3-1 at Stamford Bridge, but how does Enzo Maresca get his forwards firing again?
Plus we check in with the club podcasts across The Athletic FC and look ahead to a fixture that nobody would've predicted being quite so exciting when the season kicked off; Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest.
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Tim Spiers, Thom Harris
Featuring: Sam Lee, Simon Johnson, Andy Mitten, Laurie Whitwell, James Pearce, James McNicholas
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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How will Trump impact football in the U.S.?
23 januari 2025 · 39 min
Among the tech billionaires, cabinet nominees and former leaders as Donald Trump was sworn in as U.S. president was the most powerful man in football - FIFA president Gianni Infantino…. Lees meer
So, with both the Club World Cup and World Cup taking place in the USA in the next 18 months.
What impact will Trump and his policies have on football over the next four years?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton in New York, Felipe Cardenas in Atlanta and Women's Sports Lead, in Burlington, Vermont, Meg Linehan to analyse and debate Trump's role in football, relationship with Infantino as well as assess what his legacy on the sport could be at the end of his time in office.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton, Felipe Cardenas and Meg Linehan
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Iraola: The next supercoach?
22 januari 2025 · 37 min
Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth produced one of the performances of the season as they demolished Newcastle at the weekend. Lees meer
They are now seventh in the Premier League and eyeing up European football for next season.
So how much of their success is down to Iraola - and will they be able to keep hold of him for much longer?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jon Mackenzie, Phil Hay, Dermot Corrigan
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Do Chelsea really need more signings?
21 januari 2025 · 49 min
Last night, Chelsea ended their winless run with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Wolves. Lees meer
But despite spending more than a billion pounds assembling their squad - are Chelsea still light in certain areas?
And are we to expect a flurry of transfer activity at Stamford Bridge this month?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Liam Twomey, Phil Hay & David Ornstein
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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Is Postecoglou to blame for Tottenham's problems?
20 januari 2025 · 29 min
Tottenham's defeat at Goodison Park on Sunday made it seven defeats in their last nine Premier League games. Lees meer
So what is going wrong for Spurs and will Ange Postecoglou be given enough time to turn things around?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Jon Mackenzie and Jack Pitt-Brooke, who was at Goodison Park covering the game, to analyse Spurs' run of form, the depth of their injury crisis and whether they can improve things with any additions in the January transfer market.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jon Mackenzie
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Ornstein meets Aubameyang: Arteta relationship, Chelsea ‘chaos’ and more
19 januari 2025 · 57 min
For an exclusive interview, David Ornstein sits down with former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on a career marked with chaos, mistakes and glory. Lees meer
So coming up you’ll hear about; why Aubameyang wanted to leave Arsenal but stayed, how his relationship with Mikel Arteta broke down, The ‘chaos’ of his time at Chelsea and his harrowing account of the break in that took place at his home.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: David Ornstein & Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Haaland's huge contract & can Moyes pile misery on Spurs?
17 januari 2025 · 38 min
David Ornstein and Manchester City writer Sam Lee join Adam Leventhal to discuss Erling Haaland's new 9 and a half year contract, a story David broke exclusively on The Athletic. Lees meer
The panel reflect on what the deal means for Manchester City's rebuild and whether the contract contains a release clause.
In the second half Adam is joined by Jacob Whitehead and Tottenham writer Jack Pitt-Brooke to preview Everton vs Spurs, two sides in desperate need of a win.
Ange Postecoglou's side have gone five Premier League games without victory, while Everton have scored just one goal in their last six matches.
Plus - a huge weekend in the title race, Alexander Isak's importance at Newcastle and what's caused Chelsea's slump in form?
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: David Ornstein, Sam Lee, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jacob Whitehead
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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Has Arteta made Arsenal too predictable?
16 januari 2025 · 40 min
After a damaging week with defeat in both Carabao Cup and FA Cup to Newcastle United and Manchester United, Arsenal bounced back on Wednesday night with a 2-1 win in north London derby over Tottenham Hotspur. Lees meer
So, how will the victory over Spurs influence Arsenal’s title challenge and do they need strengthening this month if they are to catch Liverpool?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's football correspondent David Ornstein and Arsenal writer Jordan Campbell to assess the impact of the win, what could be to come in the transfer market before looking ahead to what it could mean for any possible title challenge.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein and Jordan Campbell
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Have Barcelona solved Olmo saga?
15 januari 2025 · 33 min
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has taken aim at the club's critics in the wake of the Dani Olmo registration saga. Lees meer
So why is he so angry, and is the situation even over?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Laia Cervelló Herrero, Pol Ballus, Dermot Corrigan
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Zubimendi, Kvaratskhelia, Walker: Ornstein's transfers to watch
14 januari 2025 · 41 min
Napoli boss Antonio Conte has confirmed superstar winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia wants to leave Naples. Lees meer
So why does he want to depart?
And where is his most likely destination?
We also talk the future of Manchester City's Kyle Walker, plus Arsenal pursuing a deal to sign midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad next summer.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein, James Horncastle and Phil Hay
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Why Everton and Moyes went back to the future
13 januari 2025 · 37 min
After sacking manager Sean Dyche on Thursday, by Saturday Everton have confirmed their decision to bring back David Moyes to replace him. Lees meer
So is Moyes the right choice to rebuild Everton and keep them in the Premier League?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Everton correspondent Patrick Boyland and The Athletic FC newsletter lead writer Phil Hay to discuss and analyse the decision to remove Dyche and bring back Moyes.
The Athletic's Greg O'Keeffe, having seen Moyes' first reign firsthand, also drops in to give his views on the return of the Scot as well as Italian Football correspondent James Horncastle looking at the role of new owners The Friedkin Group.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Patrick Boyland, Phil Hay, Greg O'Keeffe and James Horncastle
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Who needs the FA Cup most this season?
10 januari 2025 · 41 min
With the FA Cup is upon us again, we're asking which Premier League side needs the competition most this season? Lees meer
Tottenham and Newcastle lead the way on the The Athletic's Import-o-meter, with both sides currently on course to meet in the Carabao Cup final.
FA Cup holders Manchester United head to the Emirates to face record 14-time winners Arsenal, who since winning the competition in 2020 have not progressed past the fourth round. Does Mikel Arteta need a trophy this season? And how will Ruben Amorim's progress be measured?
Plus - outside shouts for Bournemouth and Brentford, and has the FA Cup lost its magic?
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Tim Spiers, Mark Citchley
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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Lopetegui to Potter: Inside West Ham's crazy week
9 januari 2025 · 33 min
On Wednesday, after weeks of speculation West Ham finally sacked Julen Lopetegui. Lees meer
The Spaniard lasted just eight months - and 22 games in charge of the Hammers, the shortest reign of a permanent manager or head coach in the club's 124-year history
Joining Ian Irving to analyse the decision to sack Lopetegui and replace him with Graham Potter are The Athletic's football correspondent David Ornstein and West Ham United writer Roshane Thomas.
Plus, Football Tactics writer Liam Tharme also drops-by to discuss Potter's fit at the London Stadium and look back on his previously successful spell in the Premier League with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Host: Ian Irving
With: David Ornstein, Roshane Thomas and Liam Tharme
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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How Nuno has transformed Forest
8 januari 2025 · 46 min
Another week, another beaten opponent and another milestone notched for Nottingham Forest. They made history with six wins on the bounce with their 3-0 victory away at Wolves. Lees meer
So how have Nuno Espirito Santo’s side gone from fighting relegation & PSR last campaign to being one of the very best sides in the Premier League this season?
Host: Ian Irving
Guests: Paul Taylor, Tim Spiers, Matt Slater, Mark Carey
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Video Producer: Liam Warburton
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Rashford, Kolo Muani, Williams: Ornstein's transfers to watch
7 januari 2025 · 42 min
The January transfer window is officially open! Lees meer
We take you inside the market to explain the deals being worked on,
We have David Ornstein’s One To Watch, Kolo Muani, plus, ongoing interest from Arsenal and Chelsea in Nico Williams.
And fresh news today from David of a possible loan move for out of favour Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford.
Plus, we hear all about David’s excellent exclusive interview with former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, which is available to read on The Athletic right now.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6036322/2025/01/07/aubameyang-arsenal-arteta-chelsea-saudi/
Host: Ian Irving
Guests: David Ornstein and Phil Hay
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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How much is Trent distracted by Real Madrid?
6 januari 2025 · 39 min
Despite a 23-point gap between Liverpool and Manchester United, on Sunday there was nothing to separate them. Lees meer
So, how did Man United unsettle Liverpool?
And with Trent Alexander-Arnold’s poor performance under the microscope, amid transfer interest from Real Madrid, is his contract uncertainty causing a distraction?
Host: Ian Irving
With: Adam Crafton and Simon Hughes
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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The Preview - Liverpool vs Man Utd
3 januari 2025 · 43 min
Tifo's Jon Mackenzie and The Athletic's Nick Miller are alongside Michael Bailey ahead of Sunday's meeting between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield. Lees meer
Fresh from Real Madrid outlining their interest in Trent Alexander-Arnold we also hear the thoughts of both Simon Hughes and James Pearce on the future of the England international.
Plus, Carl Anka drops in with his take on a disappointing December for Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford having suffered four successive defeats in charge of Man United.
As well as focusing on the meeting at Anfield, there's also a look at some of the Premier League's other standout games of the weekend including Arsenal's visit to Brighton, Newcastle United heading to Tottenham and Nuno Espirito Santo returning to Molineux with his in-form Nottingham Forest.
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Jon Mackenzie and Nick Miller
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Guy Clarke
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The Preview - Premier League Round-Up
27 december 2024 · 35 min
Tim Spiers and Duncan Alexander join Michael Bailey for a Christmas special — reviewing the biggest moments from Boxing Day, as well as looking ahead to the next round of Premier League fixtures. Lees meer
Fulham stunned Chelsea winning at Stamford Bridge for the first time in 45 years, was this a reminder that Enzo Maresca'a side are not yet the finished product?
Marco Silva's Fulham face Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth next, are these two sides optimising the fun and unpredictability of the Premier League this season?
Liverpool capitalised on Chelsea's slip up, extending their lead at the top of the table — are we witnessing another 2019/20 season?
Everything continues to go wrong for Manchester United — suffering their fourth defeat in five Premier League games as captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off — how does Ruben Amorim turn things around with in-form Newcastle United up next?
Plus, back to back wins for Wolves and new boss Vitor Pereira, Nottingham Forest's Champions League chase, and how do Arsenal replace the injured Bukayo Saka?
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Tim Spiers, Duncan Alexander
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Jay Beale
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2024 Reviewed: sackings, snubs, and seismic shocks
23 december 2024 · 56 min
It's been a year filled with news, moves and eyebrow raising events in the world of football and we're here to look back at them with our own Christmas countdown. Lees meer
What happened this year, and how have those decisions played out?
Here to reminisce and recoil at the year it's editor-in-chief Laura Williamson and senior writer Adam Crafton.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: Laura Williamson and Adam Crafton
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
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The Preview - Tottenham vs Liverpool
20 december 2024 · 39 min
After beating Manchester United midweek in classically chaotic fashion, Tottenham host league leaders Liverpool. Lees meer
With just one clean sheet in their last 23 Premier League home games, the panel analyse why Spurs are making things so difficult for themselves.
Meanwhile Liverpool have shown a more adaptable side to their game this week, could Ange Postecoglou take a leaf out of Arne Slot’s book?
Plus, we look at the fixtures elsewhere and talk sacking season after Gary O’Neil and Russell Martin were relieved of their duties this week.
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Tim Spiers, Mark Carey
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Jay Beale
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What next for Mudryk and Chelsea?
19 december 2024 · 28 min
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has tested positive for a banned substance. Lees meer
He has been provisionally suspended.
Both club and player have issued statements to make categorically clear that Mudryk has never “knowingly used” any banned substances.
So where does this leave Chelsea and the £62m man?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea correspondent Simon Johnson and senior writer Adam Crafton to discuss the scenario facing the Ukrainian winger.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Simon Johnson and Adam Crafton
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Guy Clarke
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How to fix Man City
18 december 2024 · 44 min
It’s now one win and eight losses in 11 games for Man City after the weekend’s derby defeat to Manchester United. Lees meer
So… what will it take to fix their current situation?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Sam Lee and Rory Smith
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Is this Simeone's best version of Atletico Madrid?
17 december 2024 · 38 min
On Sunday, Atletico Madrid made it 11 wins on the bounce with Alexander Sorloth scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win over Getafe. Lees meer
Having drawn level at the top of La Liga - next up they head to table-toppers Barcelona.
So can Diego Simeone’s new-look Atleti sustain their challenge?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined from Madrid by The Athletic's La Liga correspondent Dermot Corrigan as well as Colin Millar to analyse Atleti's red-hot form, their summer investment in the transfer market and whether their title challenge is sustainable ahead of the trip to face Barca.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Dermot Corrigan and Colin Millar
Producer: Guy Clarke
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