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...
Is Amorim ready for his first big test against Arsenal?
So Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United have got off to a decent start, with two wins and one draw so far.
But how are they going to handle a visit to Arsenal this week?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Carl Anka, Art de Roché, Phil Hay
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Is Man City's title race over already?
As Liverpool moved 9 points clear at the top of the Premier League after a comfortable victory over Manchester City Anfield serenaded Pep Guardiola with "you're getting sacked in the morning".
So after four league titles on the bounce is City’s title race over already?
Having been at Anfield for The Athletic both Man City writer Sam Lee and Liverpool writer James Pearce join Ayo Akinwolere as well as The Athletic FC's newsletter lead writer Phil Hay.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: James Pearce, Sam Lee and Phil Hay
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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The Preview - Liverpool vs Man City
A major weekend of action kicks off on Friday evening, culminating in a massive game in the title race, as Liverpool welcome Manchester City.
Arne Slot's Reds have 17 wins from 19 games in all competitions, while Pep Guardiola's side are coming off the back of 3 Premier League defeats in a row - as many as they’d lost in their previous 47. Can Pep turn things around? Or will Liverpool go 11 points clear?
Elsewhere, big battles at the bottom for Palace, Southampton and Ipswich and what on earth will we get from Spurs?
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Tim Spiers, Oli Kay
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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Is Serie A the most electrifying league in Europe?
Ahead of this weekend’s games the top five teams in Italy are separated by just one point.
Added to that, the last five seasons have seen four different clubs end as champions.
So, why is Serie A so competitive and it is Europe’s most entertaining league?
The Athletic's James Horncastle joins Ayo Akinwolere to discuss the start to the Italian season with Jordan Campbell also dropping by having recently written for The Athletic about The Scots thriving in Italy.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: James Horncastle and Jordan Campbell
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Is Aston Villa's Champions League run hurting them?
Aston Villa are exceeding expectations in the Champions League, but it’s seems to have come at a cost.
Their form has dipped in the Premier League, leaving them eighth in the table.
So, can sides like Villa stop themselves becoming victims of their own success?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jacob Tanswell and Thom Harris
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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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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