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The Preview: Chelsea vs Liverpool
3 oktober 2025 · 51 min
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is the red card loving blues of Chelsea versus the no longer red hot reds of Liverpool. Lees meer
Stu James and Megan Feringa join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Saturday’s clash before turning their attention to the fixtures elsewhere including Arsenal vs West Ham and Manchester United vs Sunderland.
Plus after losing 3-2 to FC Midtjylland at the City Ground on Thursday night Nottingham Forest fans are already turning on their new manager Ange Postecoglou, who faces a tough trip to St James’ Park on Sunday.
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Stu James, Megan Feringa
Executive Producers: Abi Paterson
Producer: Jay Beale
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Why Wirtz is struggling at Liverpool
2 oktober 2025 · 40 min
Eight games into his Liverpool career Florian Wirtz is yet to score or assist. Lees meer
So why the slow start and how long will he take to adapt to the Premier League?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Seb Stafford-Bloor and Kev Hatchard
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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How Glasner made Palace unbeatable
1 oktober 2025 · 35 min
Crystal Palace are flying. Lees meer
They’re the FA Cup holders, they’re in Europe and they’re on an 18-game unbeaten run across all competitions.
So… what is the secret behind their success?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Reuben Pinder and Jon Mackenzie
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Can Nuno fix West Ham?
30 september 2025 · 38 min
Graham Potter is the latest manager to be shown the door at West Ham. Lees meer
In comes a new challenger - Nuno Espírito Santo.
But do West Ham’s problems go beyond their manager?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Roshane Thomas and Benji Lanyado
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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How much more misery can Man United take?
29 september 2025 · 35 min
It’s 17 defeats in 33 Premier League games for Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United after Saturday's latest defeat at Brentford. Lees meer
So, how much more misery can they take?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton and Oli Kay
Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead and Abi Paterson
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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The Preview: Newcastle vs Arsenal
26 september 2025 · 43 min
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Newcastle vs Arsenal. Lees meer
Eddie Howe's side have won each of their last three home games against Arsenal in all competitions without conceding a single goal, and are looking to make it four in a row for the first time since August 1969. With Liverpool five wins from five, will anything but a win keep Mikel Arteta's title hopes alive?
Oli Kay and Jacob Whitehead join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Sunday's clash before turning their attention to the fixtures elsewhere.
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Oli Kay, Jacob Whitehead
Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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Is a 64-team World Cup inevitable?
25 september 2025 · 36 min
FIFA have discussed making the 2030 World Cup a 64-team tournament. Lees meer
So who actually wants it and could it really happen?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton, Phil Hay and Felipe Cardenas
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Is Ousmane Dembele really the best player in the world?
24 september 2025 · 36 min
Ousmane Dembele scooped the Ballon d’Or on Monday night. Lees meer
His 35 goals helped PSG clinch their first ever Champions League.
So how did he evolve from a promising winger to a ruthless goalscorer?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tom Williams
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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Inside Aston Villa’s power struggle
23 september 2025 · 33 min
Aston Villa are currently 18th in the Premier League and have scored just one goal so far. Lees meer
So is the team really "lazy” or does Unai Emery need to change?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jacob Tanswell and Dan Bardell
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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How do Arsenal catch Liverpool?
22 september 2025 · 39 min
Arsenal have fallen five points off the pace in the Premier League, after drawing 1-1 with Man City on Sunday. Lees meer
And in the boardroom there are changes as well, so how much do they have to do, to catch Liverpool?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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The Preview: Arsenal vs Man City
19 september 2025 · 39 min
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is the Arsenal vs Manchester City. Lees meer
In what is often dubbed as master vs apprentice, Mikel Arteta is looking to become the first manager to go 5 games in a row unbeaten against Pep Guardiola.
Mark Critchley and Nick Miller join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Sunday's clash before turning their attention to some of the fixtures elsewhere, including the Merseyside derby and Manchester United vs Chelsea.
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Mark Critchley, Nick Miller
Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale & Guy Clarke
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Is Chelsea's transfer policy working?
18 september 2025 · 37 min
Chelsea’s young squad were given a reality-check on their Champions League return, losing 3-1 in Munich to Bayern after two years out of the competition. Lees meer
Prior to Wednesday night The Blues Champions League squad only had a combined 117 games in the tournament under their belts in comparison to Bayern's 860.
So, will a lack of experience cost them in Europe and the Premier League?
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Simon Johnson and Phil Hay
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Has Mbappe overtaken Vinicius as Real Madrid's main man?
17 september 2025 · 39 min
Real Madrid are back to winning ways in Champions League. Lees meer
In their 2-1 win over Marseille on Tuesday night, Kylian Mbappe shone bright, whilst Vinicius Jr was benched again.
So… why are the two Galacticos on such different paths right now?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Guillermo Rai & Colin Millar
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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Champions League preview: Who can topple PSG?
16 september 2025 · 35 min
The Champions League is back this week. Lees meer
Last season we had a switch up in format, and PSG were finally triumphant.
So what should we expect this time around?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Tom Williams & Tomás Hill López-Menchero
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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How far can Haaland’s goals take Man City?
15 september 2025 · 38 min
Man City made light work of Man United in Sunday's Manchester derby thanks to Phil Foden and a double from Erling Haaland, who now sits on 90 Premier League goals from just 101 games. Lees meer
So how far can Haaland’s goals take Guardiola’s side this season?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein and Adam Crafton
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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The Preview: Man City vs Man United
12 september 2025 · 45 min
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is the Manchester derby. Lees meer
Despite winning five of their last eight Premier League matches against Manchester United, Manchester City failed to win either game last season for the first time since 2020-21. Despite getting the better of the Pep Guardiola last season, Ruben Amorim is looking to win sucessive Premier League matches for the first time as Manchester United manager.
Carl Anka, Tim Spiers and Megan Feringa join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Sunday's clash before turning their attention to some of the fixtures elsewhere, including Ange Postecoglou taking charge of his first game as Nottingham Forest boss at where else but the Emirates.
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Carl Anka, Tim Spiers, Megan Feringa
Executive Producers: Abi Paterson
Producer: Jay Beale
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Why Barcelona still can't play at Camp Nou
11 september 2025 · 31 min
What do Barcelona and Post Malone have in common? Lees meer
Neither of them can play at Camp Nou.
So what's going on, and will this stadium ever be ready?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Pol Ballus and Laia Cervello Herrero
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Why the Premier League needs English football's pyramid to thrive
10 september 2025 · 50 min
So far in our series, The Future of Football, we've looked at the global game and the unstoppable power of the Premier League. Lees meer
But away from the top flight there are 72 other professional clubs across the English Football League - and some are fighting to survive.
For the final instalment of the series we're joined by EFL chairman, Rick Parry, to discuss what the future holds for the EFL and what can be done to redress the balance within English football?
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Matt Slater and Rick Parry
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson
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Is the Premier League’s dominance a problem?
9 september 2025 · 51 min
This summer, Premier League clubs set a new record for spending in a single transfer window at over £3bn, that’s more than La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga combined. Lees meer
On episode two of The Future of Football, we discuss whether the strength of Premier League and the widening gap between the English game and the other top European leagues is an issue.
Host Adam Leventhal is joined by Matt Slater and James Horncastle to discuss the future of the English top flight and its competitors.We also hear from two experts from accounting firm Deloitte: head of sport Tim Bridge and Tim Lunn, who is director of media rights.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Matt Slater & James Horncastle
Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Why are Forest swapping Nuno for Ange?
9 september 2025 · 31 min
Nottingham Forest have sacked head coach Nuno Espirito Santo and look set to replace him with former Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou. Lees meer
So what’s going on at the City ground? And is it the right move?
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Tim Spiers and Matt Davies Adams
Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Abi Paterson
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UEFA v FIFA & the battle for club football’s future
8 september 2025 · 51 min
Welcome to The Future of Football, a special three part series asking the biggest questions shaping the game from the impact of the Club World Cup to whether anyone can keep up with the Premier League. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, which direction is the power, the politics and money around the game heading? Lees meer
The Athletic's Matt Slater and Adam Crafton join host Adam Leventhal for episode one to discuss the direction of travel for club football.
We also hear from Maheta Molango, the CEO of the PFA English player’s union, on governance and burn-out, plus we’ll get the take of Ronan Evain, the executive director of Football Supporters Europe, on the contentious issue of playing domestic games abroad.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Matt Slater, Adam Crafton, Maheta Molango, Ronan Evain
Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Abi Paterson
Producers: Jay Beale, Guy Clarke, Paul Iliffe
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Levy leaves Spurs & early Premier League conclusions
5 september 2025 · 39 min
Huge news from north London on Thursday as Daniel Levy was removed from his role as Tottenham Hotspur’s executive chairman after almost 25 years at the club. We discuss what that means for the future of the club. Lees meer
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Also, as the Premier League takes a break, Liverpool are the only perfect side, Aston Villa can’t score and Sunderland have won more games than Manchester City!
We draw some hasty conclusions based on what we’ve seen so far!
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Oli Kay & Jay Harris
Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Abi Paterson
Producers: Jay Beale, Mike Stavrou
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Is women's football still growing?
4 september 2025 · 42 min
Record attendances at the Euros? Check. Lees meer
65k in London to celebrate the Lionesses? Check.
Rising attendances for the WSL? Not last season.
So is women's football still growing?
Plus, Nikki Doucet, chief executive of the Women’s Professional League - who took control of the WSL in 2024, joins us ahead of the start of the new season.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Charlotte Harpur, Megan Feringa and Nikki Doucet
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Sesko and Gyokeres: Will they adapt to the Premier League?
3 september 2025 · 35 min
Premier League clubs went BIG on striker signings this summer. But how difficult is it to adapt to England’s top flight? Lees meer
Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha joins Ayo Akinwolere and Carl Anka to reveal what it really takes to adapt to the Premier League. From his own journey at Newcastle and Fulham to breaking down the challenges facing big-money summer signings like Sesko, Gyökeres and Isak, Louis shares unique insight into the pressures of English football and the mentality needed to succeed. Plus, Louis has his say on the current situation at Manchester United.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Louis Saha and Carl Anka
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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The 10 biggest moments of the transfer window
2 september 2025 · 37 min
This has been a transfer window for the ages. Lees meer
There’s been sulks, sagas and over £3billion spent by Premier League clubs.
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by the transfer guru himself, David Ornstein, to wrap up the window. And then, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Tim Spiers and Jacob Whitehead debate and rank the top 10 moments.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Tim Spiers and Jacob Whitehead
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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The DealSheet with David Ornstein
1 september 2025 · 39 min
David Ornstein joins Adam Leventhal, Chris Weatherspoon and JJ Bull to run through the top deals on deadline day. Lees meer
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: David Ornstein, Chris Weatherspoon, JJ Bull
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Does Isak make Liverpool unstoppable?
1 september 2025 · 32 min
The summer's major transfer saga is over. Liverpool have agreed a deadline day deal for Alexander Isak. Lees meer
A fee of £130m will help take Liverpool's summer spending over £400m.
So, with the imminent arrival of Isak who can compete with Liverpool?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: James Pearce and Adam Crafton
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Should we be worried about Liverpool this season?
30 augustus 2025 · 32 min
Liverpool have picked up six points from their first two games, but have conceded four goals... So, should Arne Slot be concerned with how his new signings are adapting to his system as they look to defend their Premier League title? Lees meer
Jon Mackenzie and JJ Bull joined Ayo Akinwolere to delve deeper.
You can watch the show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSK-xIEtU8k
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The Preview: Liverpool vs Arsenal
29 augustus 2025 · 47 min
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Liverpool vs Arsenal. Lees meer
Arne Slot's side are without a Premier League victory over Arsenal in six matches but the Gunners haven't won at Anfield since a 2-0 victory back in 2012, a game Mikel Arteta started in midfield.
Tim Spiers and Megan Feringa join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Sunday's clash before turning their attention to some of the fixtures elsewhere, as sacking season looks to be on the horizon.
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Tim Spiers, Megan Feringa
Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Abi Paterson
Producer: Jay Beale
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How much worse can it get for Amorim and Man United?
28 augustus 2025 · 42 min
Manchester United have been knocked out the Carabao Cup by fourth-tier Grimsby Town. Lees meer
Three games into the season they have one point and they've spent almost £200m to get here.
So can Ruben Amorim survive this latest humiliation?
Plus we're joined by Grimsby owner Jason Stockwood to describe the night and achievement from their perspective.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton, Mark Critchley and Jason Stockwood
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Ornstein transfer latest: Mainoo, Jackson & Arsenal sales
27 augustus 2025 · 40 min
With just days left in the transfer window, the pressure is on Premier League clubs to trim their squads. Lees meer
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by David Ornstein and Carl Anka to discuss Manchester United’s so-called “bomb squad,” Chelsea’s long contract headaches, and Arsenal’s attempts to balance the books. Plus, could Donnarumma be on the move to Manchester City?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein and Carl Anka
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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Liverpool win the Isak derby - but do they need more signings?
26 augustus 2025 · 34 min
It was a thrilling night at St James’ Park as Liverpool nicked it in the last minute thanks to teenager Rio Ngumoha. Newcastle showed spirit but it's clear their squad needs some serious work before the transfer window closes next week. Lees meer
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by George Caulkin and Oli Kay to chat through the key talking points from the match, and later on, David Ornstein joins to give us the latest on the situation of Alexander Isak.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: George Caulkin, Oli Kay and David Ornstein
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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Can Nuno survive at Forest?
25 augustus 2025 · 37 min
Nuno Espirito Santo says he won't walk away from Nottingham Forest after publicly throwing into doubt the state of his relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis. Lees meer
After an explosive press conference, The Athletic revealed the breakdown in relationship between Nuno and Global Head of Football, Edu, is at the centre of the head coach's frustrations.
So what's going on, and can it be fixed?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton and Daniel Taylor
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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The biggest changes in the Premier League so far
23 augustus 2025 · 29 min
Welcome to The Week in Football, where we dig into the biggest tactical shifts, storylines, and surprises shaping the football world over the past seven days. Lees meer
The new season has just begun , but the Premier League has already thrown up a lot of surprises. So, which teams have changed the most tactically, and how will this shape the rest of the campaign?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie to find out.
You can also watch the show here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhigFO4g6Yo
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The Preview: Newcastle vs Liverpool
22 augustus 2025 · 48 min
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Newcastle vs Liverpool. Lees meer
Despite the fact he’s got about as much chance of starting up front for Newcastle on Monday as Alan Shearer, Alexander Isak’s future dominates much of the discourse around the game which marks the first meeting of these sides since the Carabao Cup final, in which Isak scored.
Stu James and Megan Feringa join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to what will be a fiery affair before casting their eyes on Crystal Palace versus Nottingham Forest, traditionally a very benign fixture that is suddenly rife with rancour.
Plus a look ahead to the first match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium as Everton face Brighton, strong starts for Manchester City and Spurs who meet at the Etihad, and another seemingly make or break game for Ruben Amorim at Craven Cottage.
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Stu James, Megan Feringa
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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Ornstein transfer latest: Arsenal hijack Eze to Spurs
21 augustus 2025 · 30 min
Arsenal have hijacked Tottenham’s move for Eberechi Eze Lees meer
So how did we get here? And could Spurs have avoided this?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein, Adrian Clarke and Jack Pitt-Brooke
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou, Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Is Maresca right to demand more Chelsea signings?
20 augustus 2025 · 38 min
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca wants more players - and it got us thinking… are new signings always the solution? Lees meer
Or should coaches be more adaptable?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jon Mackenzie
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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La Liga set for U.S. match - is the Premier League next?
19 augustus 2025 · 45 min
The Spanish FA have approved the request for the La Liga fixture between Villarreal and Barcelona to be played in Miami. So what is the likelihood of the December fixture happening - and what does it mean for the Spanish game? Lees meer
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton and Matt Slater
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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Same old Arsenal or a slow evolution?
18 augustus 2025 · 36 min
At Old Trafford all the talk pre-match was about the new strikers on show, but in the end it was a set piece that made the difference, as Arsenal beat Manchester United 1-0. Lees meer
So is it the same old Arsenal or can they evolve under Mikel Arteta?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton and Adrian Clarke
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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The Preview: Man United vs Arsenal
15 augustus 2025 · 54 min
Welcome to The Preview from The Athletic FC, where every Friday we’ll look ahead to the weekend’s Premier League action. Lees meer
This week it’s all about the start of the season and the big one at Old Trafford – well, it was the big one 10 years ago – it’s Manchester United vs Arsenal.
Tim Spiers and Stu James join Matt Davies-Adams to discuss Amorim and Arteta’s attempts at an A star start, before casting a beady eye over the fixtures elsewhere.
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Stu James, Tim Spiers
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Jay Beale
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Can Leeds, Sunderland or Burnley survive?
14 augustus 2025 · 33 min
In the last two seasons, the three promoted clubs have been relegated from the Premier League. Lees meer
So will Leeds, Sunderland or Burnley survive this time around?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jon Mackenzie and Nick Miller
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Ornstein Transfer Latest: Isak, Eze, Donnarumma
13 augustus 2025 · 33 min
Alexander Isak has told Newcastle he won’t play for them again — can he force a move to Liverpool? We bring you the latest. Lees meer
Plus, how are Spurs addressing their urgent need for players, and PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma faces an uncertain future.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein and Jack Pitt-Brooke
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Nick Thomson
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Isak shuns Newcastle, but who holds the power?
12 augustus 2025 · 38 min
David Ornstein dropped the news this morning that Alexander Isak is adamant he won’t play for Newcastle again and that he has no desire to reintegrate into the squad. Lees meer
So what happens now? And are there any glimmers of hope for Eddie Howe’s side going into the new season?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Chris Waugh, Jacob Whitehead and Seb Stafford-Bloor
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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Are Liverpool still the team to beat?
11 augustus 2025 · 41 min
Title holders Liverpool have been the talk of the transfer window, but couldn't claim the Community Shield against Crystal Palace. Lees meer
So, are they ready to defend their Premier League crown?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton and Simon Hughes
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Inside the world of Premier League referees
10 augustus 2025 · 54 min
Referees are integral to football. But with every decision scrutinised, why would anyone want to be a referee? Lees meer
The Athletic has been given insider access to the life of Premier League referees. From a gruelling pre-season training camp to matchday, join Adam Leventhal as he finds out what it takes to take command of the football pitch.
We'll explain the new laws you'll see this season and the refs will explain why they should benefit the game.
You'll hear from PGMO chief, Howard Webb, current Premier League refs Andy Madeley and Peter Bankes, the latest VAR recruits, and many more.
Join us as we take you inside the world of referees.
Host: Adam Leventhal
Exec Prod: Abi Paterson
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Will Man United's £200m striker spree fix their problems?
8 augustus 2025 · 41 min
Manchester United have spent over £200m and counting. Lees meer
But after continuous false dawns, will they deliver this season?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Andy Mitten & Mark Critchley
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Jay Beale
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Ornstein transfer latest: Sesko to Man Utd & what now for Isak?
6 augustus 2025 · 30 min
We’re focusing on strikers today. Lees meer
In the latest twist to the transfer story of the summer - Benjamin Sesko looks to be on his way to Manchester United
So what does this mean for Newcastle and their wantaway striker Alexander Isak?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein and Jacob Whitehead
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Jay Beale
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Dowman & Ngumoha: Why young players are competing earlier
4 augustus 2025 · 43 min
15-year-old Max Dowman has been the talk of Arsenal’s pre-season and 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha has shone for Liverpool. Lees meer
But can either break into the first team and when is too soon to get excited?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Stuart James and Jacob Tanswell
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Anatomy of a Transfer - ICYMI
3 augustus 2025 · 59 min
Another chance to hear Anatomy of a Transfer, your one stop guide to how transfers happen. Lees meer
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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Transfers that shook the world: Sol Campbell to Arsenal
1 augustus 2025 · 42 min
Welcome to Transfers that shook the world, a summer series for The Athletic FC looking back on the moves that sparked fury and saw heroes become villains. Lees meer
Today we’re heading back to July 2001, when Sol Campbell completed perhaps the most controversial move in Premier League history.
More than 20 years on, why are feelings still so strong? And was Campbell vindicated in swapping Spurs for their bitter rivals Arsenal?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Amy Lawrence & Danny Kelly
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke & Lucy Oliva
Sound Design: Jay Beale
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