The Athletic FC Podcast
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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 hap...
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Why Barcelona want to keep Rashford
Marcus Rashford has been enjoying his football in Spain.
Scoring goals and creating goals - as he did in Champions League on Wednesday night.
Why Florentino Perez is club football's most powerful man
On Saturday Real Madrid players and president Florentino Perez were booed by the fans.
Last night they put on a show in the Champions League tha...
Ask Ornstein: Nwaneri, Guehi and Glasner's future
We’re already halfway through the January transfer window.
So what moves should we be looking out for in the final weeks of the window?
Ho...
Is Carrick more than a short-term fix for Man United?
The Michael Carrick era at Old Trafford started with a win.
Carrick himself labelling it “a dream start” after beating Manchester City 2-0 in th...
The Preview: Man United vs Man City
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is the Manchester derby.
Michael Carrick will take charge of his firs...
How Mane ended Salah's AFCON dream again
The AFCON 2025 final line-up is set: 2021 winners Senegal v hosts Morocco
But what does defeat in the last four mean for both Nigeria and Mohame...
How long can Frank survive at Spurs?
Tottenham are out of both domestic cups and are struggling in the league.
So how much longer does Thomas Frank have to turn the ship around?
Why have Real Madrid sacked Xabi Alonso?
Last week, David Ornstein told us “the managerial market is about to explode”.
Cue Real Madrid sacking Xabi Alonso.
So what next for him a...
Why is there so much uncertainty at Palace?
Last season Crystal Palace were the kings of the cup beating Man City at Wembley.
On Saturday they suffered the biggest of all giant killings lo...
What is the point of an interim manager?
On this week’s episode of The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast, the panel discuss the roles and responsibilities of caretaker and interim managers.
M...
Premier League Review: Arsenal miss chance to extend lead
After five league wins in a row Arsenal missed the chance to go 8 points clear of Manchester City and Aston Villa after drawing 0-0 with Liverpool at...
Can Semenyo help City catch Arsenal?
Man City have dropped points three games in a row, this time to Brighton & Hove Albion.
While Antoine Semenyo signed off in style at Bournemouth...
How will Rosenior handle the Chelsea chaos?
Liam Rosenior has signed a six-and-a-half-year deal as Chelsea’s new head coach.
His first game in charge is this weekend's FA Cup third-round c...
Ask Ornstein: Man United's next manager + likely January transfers
The January transfer window is open but it’s the managers hogging the headlines so far.
Enzo Maresca left Chelsea on New Year's Day and less tha...
Why Man United sacked Amorim
After 14 months in charge, Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United.
How did it come to this - and where do INEOS turn next?
Host...
Maresca leaves Chelsea ahead of Man City showdown
Chelsea head to Man City fresh from parting company with head coach Enzo Maresca.
Matt Davies-Adams is joined by David Ornstein, Simon Johnson a...
Klopp, Gundogan & Grimsby's chuffed chairman: Our guests of the season so far
Today, we’re shining a light on those outside The Athletic - we’ve had plenty of guests on the podcast this season and these are the highlights.
The Preview: Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Arsenal vs Aston Villa.
After their impressive victory at Stamford...
The Athletic meets... Jesse Marsch
Today we bring you an exclusive interview with Canada head coach, Jesse Marsch. Speaking to writers from The Athletic in New York, including Adam Craf...
The biggest moments of the 2025/26 season so far
We’re nearly halfway through the season and already it’s been one to remember.
From Liverpool’s record-breaking transfer window, Forest’s own-p...
How Morgan Rogers is driving Villa's unlikely title charge
The Premier League presented a Christmas cracker of a weekend of football.
From Morgan Rogers’ magic in Aston Villa’s win over Manchester United...
Are Everton ready to kick on under their US owners?
A year ago on Friday, Everton's takeover was complete.
Since then the club has been rejuvenated.
So how far can they go under the...
The Preview: Spurs vs Liverpool
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool.
Cerys Jones and Reuben Pinder join...
Ornstein exclusive: City target Maresca to replace Guardiola
David Ornstein reports that Chelsea's Enzo Maresca is high on the list to replace Pep Guardiola with the anticipation of this being his last season at...
AFCON 2025: 'Fired up' Salah, favourites and surprise packages
Excitement is building for the start of Africa Cup of Nations this weekend.
The tournament kicks off this Sunday, 21st December and runs until t...
Man United’s wild night and why Bruno feels ‘hurt’
Another week of chaos at Manchester United, what’s new?
Bournemouth came from behind three times to draw 4-4 with Ruben Amorim’s side in the gam...
What next for Salah and Liverpool?
Mohamed Salah shone brightly, coming off the bench for Liverpool in their 2-0 win over Brighton, grabbing an assist along the way.
Now he heads...
Are FIFA exploiting fans with World Cup ticket prices?
Welcome to The Insiders, The Athletic FC’s new show digging into the off-pitch forces shaping the 2026 World Cup. Matt Slater and Adam Crafton unpack...
The Preview: Sunderland vs Newcastle
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Sunderland vs Newcastle.
After nine years, the Tyne-Wear derby retu...
Is Alonso still facing Real Madrid sack?
Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid reign is in the balance.
They’ve won just two of their last eight - and player power is threatening to undermine him
Is ‘sacking season’ still a thing?
December is traditionally sacking season. But things feel a little different this season.
So have clubs become more patient? And why?
Ayo...
Why Villa can (and can't) challenge for the title
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 tab...
Will Salah play for Liverpool again?
On Saturday night Mohamed Salah spoke telling reporters the club has thrown him under the bus.
Liverpool have responded by dropping him for Tues...
Who are the Premier League's most versatile players?
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...
The Preview: MW15
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 Mat...
Is Declan Rice the Premier League's best midfielder?
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.
Are Spurs fans losing faith in Frank?
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 H...
Man United's midfield wishlist for 2026
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,...
Will Chelsea's lack of discipline cost them?
Chelsea took a point against Arsenal despite, yet again, being down to ten men.
So, will their ill-discipline stop them being title contenders?...
The Preview: Chelsea vs Arsenal
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...