Episodes

  • The Preview - Liverpool vs Aston Villa

    The Preview - Liverpool vs Aston Villa
    Nov 8 2024
    Liverpool take on Aston Villa at Anfield. One team flying high, the other begging for the international break to come just a little bit quicker. Will we see Luis Diaz down the middle again? Can Ollie Watkins actually take a big chance? And has someone explained to Tyrone Mings how goalkicks work? Chelsea host Arsenal in another momentous fixture this weekend. Already both teams putting this in the "must win" category, but does this whole game hinge on Cole Palmer's availability? All that plus Angeball, the Chris Wood derby and what we're calling el Crapico. Host: Michael Bailey Guests: Tim Spiers, Jon Mackenzie Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Abi Paterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Is Viktor Gyokeres ready for the Premier League?

    Is Viktor Gyokeres ready for the Premier League?
    Nov 7 2024
    As demonstrated in the Champions League this week Viktor Gyokeres is European football's in-form striker. The Sporting striker's hat-trick against Man City puts him on 23 goals in all competitions already this season. So, after failing to break through at Brighton, could Gyokeres finally be ready for the Premier League? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Liam Tharme and Mark Carey to look at the numbers behind Gyokeres incredible season while David Novo, from Portuguese publication Record, gives the perspective from Portugal. Plus, former Coventry City assistant manager Adi Viveash also shares his account of working with the Swedish striker closely and helping to develop his game prior to his move to Sporting. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Liam Tharme, Mark Carey, David Novo and Adi Viveash Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Edu's Arsenal exit

    Edu's Arsenal exit
    Nov 6 2024
    Edu has resigned as Arsenal’s Sporting Director and is expected to join Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis’ portfolio of clubs. So why has Edu left the Gunners at a critical point of their project under Mikel Arteta? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: David Ornstein and Art de Roché Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Has Slot made Liverpool forget Alonso?

    Has Slot made Liverpool forget Alonso?
    Nov 5 2024
    While their rivals faltered around them on the weekend, Arne Slot’s machine increased their lead at the top of the Premier League. As Xabi Alonso, who was the early favourite to replace Jurgen Klopp, arrives at Anfield in the Champions League… how different might life have looked for both Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: James Pearce and Seb Stafford-Bloor Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • How significant is Man City’s defeat?

    How significant is Man City’s defeat?
    Nov 4 2024
    So Man City suffered defeat in the Premier League for the first time this season away at Bournemouth on Saturday. Added to that, ahead of the game manager Pep Guardiola outlined their mounting injury list, so how much trouble are City in - and could the demands of the season lead to a more open title race? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Oli Kay and The Athletic FC newsletter’s lead writer Phil Hay to analyse the champions start to the season. Man City writer Sam Lee explains the context of their injury list. As well as that senior data analyst Mark Carey drops in to provide context to the state of the table after 10 games and NBA Daily host Dave DuFour has his say on Guardiola drawing comparisons to NBA over fixture congestion. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Oli Kay, Phil Hay and Mark Carey Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • The Preview - Man United vs Chelsea

    The Preview - Man United vs Chelsea
    Nov 1 2024
    Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where each week we go deep on the biggest game of the weekend. This week — we’re focusing on Manchester United against Chelsea. In the first Premier League game since Erik ten Hag's sacking, interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy will be looking to get his side back on track. But with the chance to go nine points clear of United, can Enzo Maresca make a statement in Chelsea's bid for Champions League football? 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 Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Jay Beale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Inside Amorim's move to Man United

    Inside Amorim's move to Man United
    Oct 31 2024
    Manchester United have reached an agreement to make Ruben Amorim their head coach. So how did the deal come about and is Amorim more suited to succeed at Man United than Erik ten Hag? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Laurie Whitwell, David Novo, Mark Critchley, Andy Mitten Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Nick Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or boycott

    Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or boycott
    Oct 30 2024
    Real Madrid were expecting Vinicius Junior to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday night, but it didn’t go their way. The decision prompted Madrid to cancel their trip to Paris and effectively boycott the event. So.. have Real overreacted? And are they facing bigger problems on the pitch? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Dermot Corrigan and Phil Hay Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins