The Preview: Man United vs Man City
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is the Manchester derby. Michael Carrick will take charge of his first game back at Manchester United as interim manager while...
16 Jan 41min
How Mane ended Salah's AFCON dream again
The AFCON 2025 final line-up is set: 2021 winners Senegal v hosts MoroccoBut what does defeat in the last four mean for both Nigeria and Mohamed Salah’s Egypt?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Jay Harris and ...
15 Jan 0s
How long can Frank survive at Spurs?
Tottenham are out of both domestic cups and are struggling in the league.So how much longer does Thomas Frank have to turn the ship around?Host: Ayo AkinwolereGuests: Danny Kelly & Jack Pitt-BrookeExe...
14 Jan 0s
Why have Real Madrid sacked Xabi Alonso?
Last week, David Ornstein told us “the managerial market is about to explode”.Cue Real Madrid sacking Xabi Alonso.So what next for him and Madrid? And what reverberations will Alonso's sacking have on...
13 Jan 0s
Why is there so much uncertainty at Palace?
Last season Crystal Palace were the kings of the cup beating Man City at Wembley.On Saturday they suffered the biggest of all giant killings losing to sixth tier Macclesfield.Following that defeat and...
12 Jan 0s
What is the point of an interim manager?
On this week’s episode of The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast, the panel discuss the roles and responsibilities of caretaker and interim managers.Manchester United have been busy this week, with Ruben Amo...
11 Jan 0s
Premier League Review: Arsenal miss chance to extend lead
After five league wins in a row Arsenal missed the chance to go 8 points clear of Manchester City and Aston Villa after drawing 0-0 with Liverpool at the Emirates on Thursday night.Cerys Jones, Reuben...
9 Jan 44min
Can Semenyo help City catch Arsenal?
Man City have dropped points three games in a row, this time to Brighton & Hove Albion.While Antoine Semenyo signed off in style at Bournemouth, scoring a last-minute winner.So, will signing Semenyo g...
8 Jan 0s
