Podcast Episodes

The Preview: Chelsea vs Liverpool

Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is the red card loving blues of Chelsea versus the no longer red hot reds of Liverpool. 

Stu James and Megan Feringa join Matt…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Wirtz is struggling at Liverpool

Eight games into his Liverpool career Florian Wirtz is yet to score or assist.

So why the slow start and how long will he take to adapt to the Premier League?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Seb Stafford-Bl…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

How Glasner has made Palace unbeatable

Crystal Palace are flying. 

They’re the FA Cup holders, they’re in Europe and they’re on an 18-game unbeaten run across all competitions.

So… what is the secret behind their success?

Host: Ayo Akinwoler…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Can Nuno fix West Ham?

Graham Potter is the latest manager to be shown the door at West Ham.

In comes a new challenger - Nuno Espírito Santo.

But do West Ham’s problems go beyond their manager?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Rosha…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

How much more misery can Man United take?

It’s 17 defeats in 33 Premier League games for Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United after Saturday's latest defeat at Brentford.

So, how much more misery can they take?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Adam Craft…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Preview: Newcastle vs Arsenal

Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Newcastle vs Arsenal.

Eddie Howe's side have won each of their last three home games against Arsenal in all competitions wi…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Is a 64-team World Cup inevitable?

FIFA have discussed making the 2030 World Cup a 64-team tournament.

So who actually wants it and could it really happen?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Adam Crafton, Phil Hay and Felipe Cardenas

Executive Pr…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Is Ousmane Dembele really the best player in the world?

Ousmane Dembele scooped the Ballon d’Or on Monday night.

His 35 goals helped PSG clinch their first ever Champions League.

So how did he evolve from a promising winger to a ruthless goalscorer?

Host: Ay…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside Aston Villa’s power struggle

Aston Villa are currently 18th in the Premier League and have scored just one goal so far.

So is the team really "lazy” or does Unai Emery need to change?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Jacob Tanswell and D…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

How do Arsenal catch Liverpool?

Arsenal have fallen five points off the pace in the Premier League, after drawing 1-1 with Man City on Sunday.

And in the boardroom there are changes as well, so how much do they have to do, to catch …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago