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 y...
After defeat on the South Coast, Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham host in form Chelsea.
In a fixture that saw five goals scored, five goals disallowed, eight yellow cards, two reds and nine VAR checks in the first half alone last season, are we set up for similar chaos this year?
Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea are firing on all cylinders, having scored 57 goals in 22 matches in all competitions this campaign. While Spurs are as unpredictable as ever, following up their 4-0 victory at The Etihad by dropping points against Fulham and Bournemouth.
After losing support from the fans midweek, how significant is Sunday’s game for Ange Postecoglou? Can Chelsea make a statement in their push for top four, or perhaps more?
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Tim Spiers, Jon Mackenzie
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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49:11
When is the best time to sack a manager?
So far just two Premier League managers have been shown the door this season, with Erik Ten Hag and Steve Cooper having been sacked.
But as we head toward the January transfer market, who else could follow Manchester United and Leicester City’s lead?
And just when is the right time to sack a manager?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Stu James and lead writer of The Athletic FC newsletter Phil Hay to discuss the situations around both Julen Lopetegui and Gary O'Neil at West Ham United and Wolves, while Leicester City correspondent Rob Tanner explains Leicester's decision to swap Cooper for Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Stu James, Phil Hay and Rob Tanner
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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49:36
Inside the transfer window with David Ornstein
We’re taking you inside the 2025 transfer market to explain the deals that are being worked on across both the winter and summer windows.
This includes the players who could arrive and the ones who could be on their way out, across the Premier League and beyond.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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41:53
Is Amorim ready for his first big test against Arsenal?
So Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United have got off to a decent start, with two wins and one draw so far.
But how are they going to handle a visit to Arsenal this week?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Carl Anka, Art de Roché, Phil Hay
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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44:50
Is Man City's title race over already?
As Liverpool moved 9 points clear at the top of the Premier League after a comfortable victory over Manchester City Anfield serenaded Pep Guardiola with "you're getting sacked in the morning".
So after four league titles on the bounce is City’s title race over already?
Having been at Anfield for The Athletic both Man City writer Sam Lee and Liverpool writer James Pearce join Ayo Akinwolere as well as The Athletic FC's newsletter lead writer Phil Hay.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: James Pearce, Sam Lee and Phil Hay
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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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.
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