The Athletic FC Podcast

2026 hasn’t started well for Crystal Palace.

Their captain sold, 12 games without a win and sliding down the table.

So, how much danger are Palace in?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Matt Woosnam and Dom Fifield
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Arsenal are through to the Carabao Cup final after a 4-2 win on aggregate over Chelsea.

So how significant would a first trophy in six years be for Mikel Arteta and his side?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: James McNicholas, JPB
Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead, Guy Clarke
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson, Liam Warburton
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The January transfer window has been relatively quiet by Premier League standards - with a combined spend of £397m between all 20 clubs.

But does that mean we’re in for a big summer in both the transfer and managerial markets?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: David Ornstein, Tim Spiers, Jay Harris
Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead, Guy Clarke
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson, Liam Warburton
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Chelsea turned half-time boos to into full-time cheers, coming from behind to beat West Ham 3-2 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Liam Rosenior said post-match he hopes his appointment as Chelsea boss will be ‘the best decision' the club has made.

With six wins from seven, could he be right?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Liam Twomey and Adam Crafton
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Exotic clauses, tapping up and how much agents really get paid. Your questions answered is the transfer special that you control.

Adam Leventhal heads to Malaga and beyond to pose your enquiries to those operating in the transfer market right now.

Contributions and insight comes from 15 representatives from multiple Premier League, European and global clubs — including takes from the U.S., Brazil, Morocco, Japan and Australia — and financial and legal experts with a deep knowledge of the transfer business.

Scouts, sporting directors, agents and former players telling you what it's really like working in the transfer business.

Writer & Presenter: Adam Leventhal
Producer: Jay Beale
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