The Athletic FC Podcast

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, a...

5 Nov 202434min

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 l...

4 Nov 202437min

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 gam...

1 Nov 202441min

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 Akinwol...

31 Okt 202444min

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 eve...

30 Okt 202432min

Things are looking good for Chelsea in the Premier League. Despite this, their manager Enzo Maresca has urged captain Reece James to show more leadership.So is a “proper leader” what Chelsea are missi...

29 Okt 202434min

Erik ten Hag has been sacked as Manchester United manager having won just four games from 14 in all competitions at the start of this season.So, why now and what next for Man United?The Athletic's Dav...

28 Okt 202431min

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 Arsenal vs Liverpool.Plus, we look at the fixtures elsewhere with...

25 Okt 202438min