The Athletic FC Podcast

Despite being 10 points clear in Serie A, Inter have been knocked out the Champions League by Bodo/Glimt.

Juventus followed suit on Wednesday night meaning Italy’s only round of 16 representative is Atalanta.

So, is Italian football in crisis or this season's performance just a blip?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: James Horncastle and Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke, Jay Beale and Paul Iliffe
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This season, plenty of managers have talked themselves into trouble.

Oliver Glasner angered Crystal Palace fans by telling them to “stay humble”.

And Ruben Amorim got sacked shortly after public criticism of Man United.

So just how powerful are a manager’s words?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: Charlie Eccleshare, Jack Pitt-Brooke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson
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The Michael Carrick era at Manchester United has got off to a flying start.

So how has he done it?

And what would it take for him to get the job permanently?

Host: Adam Leventhal
Guests: Mark Critchley, Adam Crafton
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson
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For the second time this season Arsenal saw off rivals Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 in the north London derby.

But having dropped points against Brentford and Wolves what does a win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium prove about Arsenal's ability to embrace the pressure ahead of the title run-in?

Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Art de Roché, Jay Harris and Adam Crafton
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke, Jay Beale and Liam Warburton
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Arsenal head up the road to Tottenham for a massive North London Derby.

Can Igor Tudor start his Spurs career with a big win to help lift the mood, or will Arsenal get back on title track?

Host: Matt Davies-Adams
Guests: Art de Roché & Dan Kilpatrick
Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Guy Clarke
Producers: Jay Beale & John Rogers
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