The Athletic Football Podcast
1) How do Man United build on Liverpool win?
Manchester United’s first victory at Anfield since 2016 was a massive moment for the club.But how does Ruben Amorim ensure this isn’t another false dawn?The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell and Mark Critchl...Show More
2) Why Forest are turning to Dyche
After just 39 days, Nottingham Forest have sacked Ange Postecoglou.He recorded no wins in his eight games in charge.Sean Dyche is set to succeed him, will he do any better?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Da...Show More
3) Gundogan interview: Klopp vs Guardiola, Man City's treble & more
Today we speak to one of the best players to have graced the Premier League, Ä°lkay GĂĽndoÄźan.The iconic former Manchester City midfielder sat down with The Athletic's Jordan Campbell to discuss playing...Show More
4) The Preview: Liverpool vs Man United
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is for many, the marquee match up in English football, Liverpool vs Manchester United.Oli Kay and Megan Feringa join Matt...Show More
5) What do football agents actually do?
The transfer window may not be open but the industry is still moving behind the scenes.So what do agents actually do?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by the Athletic’s Stu James and James Featherstone, agent ...Show More
6) Is Harry Kane better than ever?
England are heading to the World Cup, and typically it’s thanks to captain Harry Kane.So how important is he to their chances next summer?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Charlie Eccleshare, Seb Stafford-Blo...Show More
7) Are Spurs for sale?
In early September, Daniel Levy stepped down from his role as Spurs chairman after nearly 25 years.So who is running the show now? And are Spurs for up for sale?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Matt Slater, ...Show More
8) Inside Liverpool's 15 year journey from civil war to superclub
This week marks 15 years of FSG ownership at LiverpoolIn that time they've won two Premier Leagues and a Champions League. So, how did Liverpool become a modern superclub?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith...Show More
9) Why goalkeepers are going long
This week’s Athletic FC Tactics podcast discusses the evolution of goalkeeper distribution. Are teams actually going long more often?Are goalkeepers throwing the ball less?And how is it changing ...Show More
10) Premier League review: Who has more questions than answers?
We’re seven games into the 25/26 Premier League season and Arsenal sit top, Wolves are the only side yet to register a win and Sunderland are 9th!?Carl Anka and Tim Spiers join Matt Davies-Adams to as...Show More