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 turning their attention to the fixtures elsewhere including Manchester City vs Bournemouth, Liverpool vs Aston Villa, and Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United.Host: Matt Davies-AdamsWith: Carl Anka & Jay HarrisExecutive Producers: Abi PatersonProducer: Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 Producer: Abi PatersonProducers: Jay Beale & Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 best return by a promoted club at this stage of a season since Hull City in 2008-09.So how have they done it?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Chris Weatherspoon, Phil Hay and Seb Stafford-BloorExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducers: Mike Stavrou and John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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, Guillermo RaiExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducers: Jay Beale and John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.Mikel Arteta’s side have conceded just three times in nine games, so does a solid defence win you titles?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Adrian Clarke and James McNicholasExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducers: Mike Stavrou and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Phil Hay, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories in football told by the best reporters in the business. We cut through the noise to tell you what’s really happening - and why it matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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