The Athletic FC Podcast

Ruben Amorim’s first year at Manchester United has been box office.From the lows of the Europa League final defeat to the highs of that historic win at Anfield.So how do we assess his time at Old Traf...

11 Nov 202543min

Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th game in management ended with Liverpool thrashed and Man City just four points off Arsenal.Erling Haaland was among the goals, but Jeremy Doku got all the attention at the Etih...

10 Nov 202528min

Does the rise of illegal streaming pose an existential threat to football?To answer that question, Adam Leventhal has spent the last six months looking into the culture, crime and crisis associated wi...

9 Nov 20251h 1min

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...

7 Nov 202545min

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...

6 Nov 202533min

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...

5 Nov 202533min

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 ...

4 Nov 202539min

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 Thomas ...

3 Nov 202531min