The Athletic Football Podcast
1) The Preview: Man City vs Liverpool
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Manchester City vs Liverpool.Where do you play Wirtz? How do you stop Haaland? And will either of them reel in Arsenal?Andy...Show More
2) Are Premier League sides finding the Champions League too easy?
Halfway through the Champions League league phase and one pattern is emerging; the dominance of the Premier League.But is that a problem for the balance of the Champions League?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWit...Show More
3) Have Liverpool stopped the rot?
Anfield roared - and booed - as Liverpool emphatically defeated Real Madrid in the Champions League.So could this victory reignite their season?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: James Pearce and Tomás Hill Ló...Show More
4) Can anyone save Wolves?
Wolves have sacked manager Vitor Pereira.With zero wins in the league, and just two points, all signs lead to relegation.So, can anyone save them?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: David Ornstein, Matt Slater ...Show More
5) Why are Spurs so bad at home?
Another home defeat, and flat performance against Chelsea, losing 1-0 on Saturday.But Tottenham are fifth in the Premier League - having finished 17th last season.So, are Spurs improving under Th...Show More
6) The Preview: Spurs vs Chelsea
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea. Carl Anka and Jay Harris join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Saturday's derby before turn...Show More
7) Can Juventus succeed under Spalletti?
Juventus have sacked Igor Tudor and are set to appoint Luciano Spalletti.With the ghost of Cristiano still haunting the club, are they in crisis?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: James HorncastleExecutive Pro...Show More
8) How Sunderland surprised the Premier League
Sunderland have enjoyed a dream start so far in the Premier League.Their win over Chelsea means they’re in the top four after nine games.17 points from their opening nine Premier League games is the b...Show More
9) Has Lamine Yamal reignited El Clasico?
El Clasico was back to its fiery best on Sunday, as Lamine Yamal's pre-match comments sparked fury in Madrid.Has he reignited this famous fixture?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Andy Mitten, Pol Ballus, Gui...Show More
10) Why Arsenal are the team to beat
Arsenal are top of the Premier League - four points ahead of Bournemouth in second.It was an important win for them against Crystal Palace on Sunday, with Liverpool, Man City and Chelsea also losing.M...Show More