Will the new-look Champions League be more exciting?
Ahead of the Champions League returning it’s goodbye to the group stage and that’s not the only change - you’ll probably notice they’ve dabbled with the music as well! To delve into the changes to the...
29 Aug 202434min
Are big-spending Brighton onto something special?
Brighton have had an impressive start under their 31-year old-manager Fabian Hurzeler and an even more impressive transfer window - with £200million spent. On the show it’s tactics writer Liam Tharme ...
28 Aug 202430min
Ugarte, Sancho and Chelsea's fire sale: Ornstein’s transfers to watch
With just days left until the transfer window closes - what big moves should we look out for?So what is going to happen with Raheem Sterling and Jadon Sancho? Are Liverpool getting Federico Chiesa? An...
27 Aug 202435min
Will Kompany restore Bayern's dominance?
One game, one win but Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich had to leave it late to get the job done! Serge Gnabry with a late winner as they came from behind to beat Wolfsburg 3-2.So after Bayer Leverkusen...
26 Aug 202431min
The Preview - Aston Villa vs Arsenal
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where each week we’ll be going deep on the biggest game of the weekend.This week — we’re focusing on Unai Emery's Aston Villa, who host title chasing Arsenal...
23 Aug 202440min
Is Conte already losing patience at Napoli?
Only a week into the season but it appears Napoli boss Antonio Conte has already gone full Conte. After an opening day defeat he said his side "melted like snow in the sunshine”.So how can Napoli avoi...
22 Aug 202434min
Why Barcelona are letting Gundogan re-join Man City
So Manchester City have now reached agreement with Ilkay Gundogan over a free transfer from Barcelona.So is it a no-brainer for City to bring back a player they let go just 12 months ago?And why are B...
21 Aug 202428min
Why hasn't Ivan Toney got his 'big move'?
It felt like a host of top clubs would be queuing up to sign Brentford striker Ivan Toney this summer.He’s been linked with a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro LeagueBut where is the interest from Premi...
20 Aug 202432min
