Podcast Episodes

The Preview: Arsenal vs Spurs

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 Pin…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ornstein transfer latest: Is Semenyo on the move?

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…

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago

World Cup 2026: Who has qualified + are the hosts ready?

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 qu…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Meet the man expected to fix English football

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 ac…

Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago

The future of watching football

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 foo…

Published on 1 month ago

Premier League review: The biggest surprises so far

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 …

Published on 1 month ago

Cesc Fabregas, data, and Disney: Inside Como

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 br…

Published on 1 month ago

Ornstein meets Adam Wharton: “I was born in Blackburn not Barcelona”

Today we're bringing you an exclusive interview for The Athletic, Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton in conversation with David Ornstein.

Ahead of next summer's World Cup, they get int…

Published on 1 month ago

One year of Amorim: The good, the bad and "the worst Man United team in history"

Ruben Amorim’s first year at Manchester United has been box office.

From the lows of the Europa League final defeat to the highs of that historic win at Anfield.

So how do we assess his time at Old Tra…

Published on 1 month ago

Can Man City challenge Arsenal for the title?

Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th game in management ended with Liverpool thrashed and Man City just four points off Arsenal.

Erling Haaland was among the goals, but Jeremy Doku got all the attention at the Eti…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago