The Athletic FC Podcast

After losing at the Emirates, Chelsea have dropped to sixth.

They’ve also registered a £342m loss in their accounts.

So, can Chelsea afford to miss out on Champions League qualification?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Matt Slater & Liam Twomey
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Jay Beale, Guy Clarke, Liam Warburton
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Arsenal host Chelsea in their second London derby in the space of a week.

Can the Gunners take momentum from a brilliant win at Tottenham last time out, or will Chelsea put the brakes firmly back on Arsenal’s title charge?

Host: Matt Davies-Adams
Guests: Art de Roché & Cerys Jones
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Jay Beale & Xavi Bird
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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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