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 y...
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has tested positive for a banned substance.
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
It’s now one win and eight losses in 11 games for Man City after the weekend’s derby defeat to Manchester United.
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?
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.
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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Why do Wolves want Vitor Pereira?
Sacking season is in full flow. Russell Martin departed Southampton, hours after Gary O’Neil was shown the door at Wolves. Three wins between these teams, 76 goals conceded. It has been coming.
Today, we focus on Wolves, who look set to appoint Vitor Pereira.
So… just how much relegation danger are they in?
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Tim Spiers, Phil Hay and David Novo
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Guy Clarke
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The Story of the Guinea Stadium Disaster
On December 1, one of the world’s worst stadium disasters unfolded. At the Stade du 3 Avril in Nzerekore, Guinea, a devastating crush led to chaos and, according to officials, the deaths of 56 people. But domestic human rights organisations believe they have verified that at least 135 people lost their lives that day.
The Athletic travelled to Nzerekore to visit the stadium, analyse what happened and speak to eyewitnesses and relatives of those involved. They are grieving and searching for the truth.
Content Warning: This show contains reporting that some listeners may find upsetting
Host: Adam Leventhal
Producer: Abi Paterson
News reporting: Channel 4, France News, Sky News
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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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