The Athletic FC Podcast
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.
Episodes
Aston Villa failed to win any of their first five league games this season, but have since won nine of the next 10.
They’re now third in the table. So can they actually compete with Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea for the title this season?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: Jacob Tanswell, Liam Tharme
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson, Liam Warburton
On Saturday night Mohamed Salah spoke telling reporters the club has thrown him under the bus.
Liverpool have responded by dropping him for Tuesday night's Champions League trip to face Inter Milan.
So, with his patchy form combined with these comments will the Egyptian King play for Liverpool again?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Simon Hughes, Adam Crafton and Oliver Kay
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Guy Clarke and...
On this week’s episode of The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast, the team discuss some of the high profile players to have switched positions in the Premier League recently.
Also - what makes players flexible? And who excels in multiple roles?
Host: Michael Bailey
Guests: Liam Tharme, Michael Cox, Cerys Jones
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week we're looking ahead to the biggest games of MW15.
Tim Spiers and Cerys Jones join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the midweek action and preview Wolves vs Manchester United, Bournemouth vs Chelsea, Leeds United vs Liverpool, and Sunderland vs Manchester City.
Plus, the leagues most in form team meet the league leaders as Aston Villa host Arsenal and Thomas Frank faces...
Arsenal continue to set the pace in the Premier League, but there was a minor scare at the Emirates as Declan Rice was forced off against Brentford.
So, how important is he for Arsenal?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Art De Roche and Carl Anka
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Tuesday night saw goals galore in the Premier League.
Nine at Craven Cottage as Manchester City edged a 5-4 win over Fulham - including Erling Haaland’s 100th.
And at St James’ Park - there was a last minute equaliser from Cristian Romero, earning Spurs a point.So why are Newcastle dropping points so often, and why can’t Spurs create chances?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: Chris Waugh, Charlie Eccleshare, Dan Kilpatrick, Jord...
It’s now less than a month until the January transfer window opens.
Manchester United are in pursuit of a new midfielder, with Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba among the names being considered.
So will they finally fix their midfield in 2026?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: Mark Critchley, Laurie Whitwell
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson
Chelsea took a point against Arsenal despite, yet again, being down to ten men.
So, will their ill-discipline stop them being title contenders?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton and Jack Pitt-Brooke
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Chelsea vs Arsenal.
Which side will make the bigger statement with a win? Does Enzo Maresca have to start Estevao? Who would the panel have in their side out of Rice and Caicedo?
Mark Critchley and Cerys Jones join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Sunday's clash before turning their attention to the fixtures elsewhere including Crystal Palace vs ...
In the battle of two of Europe’s heavyweights it was Arsenal who came out on top.
So, how much damage does a first defeat of the season do to Vincent Kompany’s Bayern?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Seb Stafford-Bloor and Kev Hatchard
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Real Madrid are top of La Liga and have won three from four in the Champions League, but there’s always drama around the corner at the Bernabeu.
Vinicius Junior has told the club he doesn’t want to renew his contract while his relationship with head coach Xabi Alonso remains strained.
So… who will end up winning this battle: star player or head coach?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: Mario Cortegana, Dermot Corrigan, Jack Lang
E...
After six defeats in their last seven Premier League matches, reigning champions Liverpool sit 12th in the league.
Supporters streamed out of Anfield when Nottingham Forest’s third goal went in on Saturday.
So is Arne Slot’s position at risk?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jon Mackenzie and Oli Kay
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Liam Warburton, Nick Thomson
Arsenal are six points clear at the top of the Premier League with Eberechi Eze playing a starring role.
So, how important has their summer business been?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton and James McNicholas
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Arsenal vs Spurs.
Which side is under more pressure to win? Who replaces Gabriel? Where can Spurs hurt Arsenal?
Reuben Pinder and Alexander Barker join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Sunday's clash before turning their attention to the fixtures elsewhere including Newcastle vs Manchester City, Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest, and Manchester Unit...
Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo has a £65m release clause - as revealed by The Athletic's David Ornstein.
He could be on the move in January.
So who wants him? And where will he go?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein, Carl Anka, Dan Kilpatrick and Dean Holden
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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The 2026 World Cup is almost set. We now know 42 out of the 48 teams going to next year’s tournament.
With the draw just around the corner, we're looking at who has qualified already, who is yet to qualify, and what a 48-team World Cup will look like.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Felipe Cardenas, Adam Crafton
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Liam Warburton, Nick Thomson
Today we bring you an audio exclusive with David Kogan, Chair of the Independent Football Regulator.
A role that makes him one of the most powerful people in English football.
So what powers will he actually have, and what difference will they make to fans of clubs in the Premier League and beyond?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Matt Slater and David Kogan
Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead and Abi Paterson
Producers: Guy Clarke,...
A week ago we released a documentary about illegal streaming. It’s fair to say, you’ve had a lot to say about it.
So, today we’re going to answer your questions, and look to the future of watching football.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Adam Crafton and Matt Slater
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Guy Clarke
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We’re eleven games into the 2025/26 Premier League season. Arsenal are top, Man City are clinging to their coat tails, Sunderland are in the Champions League places and just four points separate 2nd from 9th.
Meanwhile Newcastle are languishing in 14th, Fulham’s top scorer is own goals, West Ham and Nottingham Forest are in the relegation zone and Wolves sit rock bottom, still yet to win a game.
So, is this the mo...
Como 1907 are one of the most intriguing clubs in modern football. They have gone from Serie D to Serie A in just six years, backed by billionaire owners they have ambitious plans to grow the Como brand and emulate a Disney model.
In this show we're talking to Mirwan Suwarso, President of Como 1907 about how the club rose to the top and their plans to sustain their success. You'll hear all about manager Cesc Fabregas's involveme...
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