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The Athletic FC Podcast
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The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Phil Hay, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories in football told by the best reporters in the business. We cut through the noise to tell you what’s really happening - and why it matters.
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Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where each week we’ll be going deep on the biggest game of the weekend.
This week — we’re focusing on Arne Slot's first serious test as Erik ten Hag's Manchester United host Liverpool at Old Trafford.
Plus, we look at the fixtures elsewhere with drop ins from the club podcasts across our network.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Tim Spiers, Jon Mackenzie, Carl Anka, James Pearce, Neil Mellor
Executive Producer: Ben Green
Producer: Jay Beale
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Ahead of the Champions League returning it’s goodbye to the group stage and that’s not the only change - you’ll probably notice they’ve dabbled with the music as well!
To delve into the changes to the format Ayo Akinwolere is joined by football news reporter Matt Slater and lead writer for The Athletic FC newsletter Phil Hay.
The panel get into the the new league structure, explain why it gets called "The Swiss Model" and how it will work in practice.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Matt Slater and Phil Hay
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Brighton have had an impressive start under their 31-year old-manager Fabian Hurzeler and an even more impressive transfer window - with £200million spent.
On the show it’s tactics writer Liam Tharme and German football writer Seb Stafford-Bloor.
And we’re asking… is there something exciting happening with the Seagulls this season?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Liam Tharme and Seb Stafford-Bloor
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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With just days left until the transfer window closes - what big moves should we look out for?
So what is going to happen with Raheem Sterling and Jadon Sancho?
Are Liverpool getting Federico Chiesa?
And is Manuel Ugarte finally on his way to Manchester United?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein and Carl Anka
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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One game, one win but Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich had to leave it late to get the job done! Serge Gnabry with a late winner as they came from behind to beat Wolfsburg 3-2.
So after Bayer Leverkusen ended Bayern’s run of 11 straight titles last season, can Kompany lead them back to the top?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's German football writer Seb Stafford-Bloor and Andy Jones, who watched Kompany's Burnley during his two-year stay at Turf Moor to analyse the Belgian's start to life with Bayern.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Seb Stafford-Bloor and Andy Jones
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where each week we’ll be going deep on the biggest game of the weekend.
This week — we’re focusing on Unai Emery's Aston Villa, who host title chasing Arsenal on Saturday.
Plus, we look at the fixtures elsewhere with drop ins from the club podcasts across our network.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Tim Spiers, Jon Mackenzie, Jacob Tanswell, Liam Tharme, James McNicholas
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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Only a week into the season but it appears Napoli boss Antonio Conte has already gone full Conte. After an opening day defeat he said his side "melted like snow in the sunshine”.
So how can Napoli avoid another disappointing season after their title triumph in 2023?
Is moving on Victor Osimhen and reuniting Conte with Romelu Lukaku the answer?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: James Horncastle and Jack Pitt-Brooke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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So Manchester City have now reached agreement with Ilkay Gundogan over a free transfer from Barcelona.
So is it a no-brainer for City to bring back a player they let go just 12 months ago?
And why are Barca willing to allow one of their best players to leave so soon?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Sam Lee and Pol Ballús
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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It felt like a host of top clubs would be queuing up to sign Brentford striker Ivan Toney this summer.
He’s been linked with a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League
But where is the interest from Premier League clubs for the England international?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jay Harris and Liam Tharme
Additional reporting: Laurie Whitwell, James McNicholas, Sam Lee
Producers: Abi Paterson & Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Once again we’re asking what is going on at Stamford Bridge.
So after being unhappy at being left out for the season opener.
What now for Raheem Sterling at Chelsea?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Oli Kay and Liam Twomey
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where each week we’ll be going deep on the biggest game of the weekend.
This week — Opening week! — we’re focusing on the ever-changing Chelsea, who host Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday.
Plus, which Chelsea player would start for City, and a look at the fixtures elsewhere with drop ins from the club podcasts across our network.
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Tim Spiers, Jon Mackenzie, Liam Twomey, Sam Lee
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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After missing out on European football last season, it’s been a summer of uncertainty at Newcastle United.
Changes in the boardroom have seen Eddie Howe lose a key ally in Amanda Staveley and with a new Sporting Director Newcastle are yet to truly flex their strength in the transfer market.
So will Newcastle do the business they need and is the manager’s position vulnerable?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Newcastle United writer Chris Waugh and The Athletic FC's lead newsletter writer Phil Hay to analyse the changes at St James' Park with football correspondent David Ornstein sharing the latest on their pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Chris Waugh, Phil Hay and David Ornstein
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Liverpool have been rejected.
So why has Martín Zubimendi turned down a move to Anfield under new manager Arne Slot?
And are they at risk of being left behind by their busy rivals in the transfer market?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Phil Hay and Simon Hughes
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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It’s been a year since the departure of Harry Kane from Tottenham.
But with record signing Dominic Solanke are Tottenham finally replacing their all-time record goalscorer?
And what can we expect from Ange Postecoglou’s second season in charge at Spurs?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jack Pitt-Brooke and Seb Stafford-Bloor
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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New coaches, new CEO, new Sporting Director - you name it - it’s been a summer, of upheaval at Manchester United.
That's before you even look at the transfer market!
But will the changes be enough for the drastic, improvement needed after finishing 8th in the Premier League last season?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Manchester United writers, and Talk of the Devils regulars Laurie Whitwell and Carl Anka to assess how Erik Ten Hag's men are preparing for the new season, while David Ornstein drops in with his take on the club's dealings in the transfer window.
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Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Laurie Whitwell and Carl Anka
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Pep Guardiola has entered the final year of his Manchester City contract.
With the uncertainty around many players futures, and the 115 charges still looming, could this be the end of an era at Manchester City?
Adam Levethal is joined by Phil Hay, lead writer for The Athletic FC newsletter as well as our Manchester City writer Sam Lee to reflect on their eventful U.S tour, Julian Alvarez's potential €95m move to Atletico Madrid, and discuss whether this could be Pep Guardiola's last season in Manchester.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Phil Hay and Sam Lee
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Jay Beale
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With just one win in five games, Chelsea’s US Tour hasn’t quite gone to plan, conceding four goals apiece to both Celtic and Manchester City along the way.
New boss Enzo Maresca blamed ‘old habits’ for their defensive misgivings after his side’s latest defeat to Real Madrid.
So, with the Premier League season just over a week away what should we expect from Chelsea?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Phil Hay, lead writer for The Athletic FC newsletter as well as our Chelsea writer Liam Twomey to analyse their pre-season preparations, discuss how Maresca has settled as well as touching on the ever-chaotic transfer business heading in and out of Stamford Bridge.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Phil Hay and Liam Twomey
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Fresh off an outstanding Euro 2024 campaign with Spain, Dani Olmo is close to a 60 million euro move to Barcelona.
But given their ongoing financial issues, how are Barca affording this?
And with plenty of stars already established in midfield, do they even need Olmo?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Pol Ballús and Tomás Hill López-Menchero
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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On today’s podcast we bring you our reporter Adam Crafton’s exclusive interview with Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
With 561 goals for club and country and 12 league titles across four countries - he is truly one of football’s greats.
You’ll hear the former Manchester United, PSG, Milan and Sweden striker open up on his childhood, his tattoos, how Jose Mourinho got the best out of him, and… viewing himself as ‘God’.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Despite going close in each of the past two seasons, Arsenal have ultimately finished both empty-handed.
So is this the season Mikel Arteta finally delivers the Premier League title?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Art De Roche as well as Handbrake Off regular and former Arsenal winger Adrian Clarke to assess Arsenal's title chances ahead of the new season.
Italian football correspondent James Horncastle also shares his thoughts on the Gunners move for Riccardo Calafiori following his move to North London from Bologna.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Art De Roche and Adrian Clarke
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Guy Clarke
Related articles:
Riccardo Calafiori, Arsenal’s new defender who got lifts from De Rossi and models his game on Stones - The Athletic
The five games Arsenal failed to score in last season: What lessons can be learned - The Athletic
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More anti City tripe .....surprising
is this a rags channel? I've subscribed for football and got a Salford luv inn.
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Thanks guys for filling 99.9% of the time alloted to your 'analysis' of the Wolves v Spurs game to all things Spurs. Wolves goals may have come at the end of the game but it was a game they dominated. This bias towards 'bigger teams' is embarrassing and always forgets that there are two professional teams competing.
Very funny....the mere fact of asking the question gives you the answer. Can you take a comedian seriously?
an own goal in a s*** match and Arsenal are the new treble winner's God these pods are so predictable
Aways been bobbins scores a couple of goals and he's the new messiah, so gave him a new contract when they could have got rid.
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Not even close.
The absolute irony of this podcast debating the morals and ethics of football teams and then playing their sponsor Bet365 and trying to tempt the listener with betting 'offers'! As if one team having better chances of signing a player more than others, is anyway as bad as wrecking people's lives with gambling addiction!
excellent show
Thanks a lot for talking about Iranian women, and Iran's protests. #MahsaAmini
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An apt title considering your stupid predictions about city going unbeaten in your last podcast lol.
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I feel that because of England Football's virtual signalling (BLM kneeling, Pride ribbons) it is no coincidence that the England football team has been mentally brittle, unintelligent and uncreative on the pitch, relying on mediocrely talented players shining, target than the whole group performing as a proper team. The virtue signalling divides the team, or even worse, brainwashes them into thinking it is best and their half-hearted, lip-service patriotism so that ultimately they have lost the ability to win repeatedly, to have that killer instinct and a do-whatever-it-takes-to-win mentality to actually win a major tournament. BLM and the LBGTQ+ are divisive, political movements. BLM is obviously, overtly r*cist and has an anti-establishment, anti-police, anti-family, pro-Marxist, pro-anarchic, financially-corrupt promotion by the leadership. LGB (unified by sexual preferences) is under toxic pressure from TQ+ (unified by gender issues). LGBTQ+ is a term, which has now been rejected b