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 AkinwolereGuests: Mario Cortegana, Dermot Corrigan, Jack LangExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson, Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is Slot under pressure at Liverpool?
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 AkinwolereWith: Jon Mackenzie and Oli KayExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducers: Mike Stavrou, Liam Warburton, Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Has Arsenal’s recruitment set them apart?
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 AkinwolereWith: Adam Crafton and James McNicholasExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 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 United vs Everton. Host: Matt Davies-AdamsWith: Reuben Pinder & Alexander BarkerExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducer: Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 AkinwolereWith: David Ornstein, Carl Anka, Dan Kilpatrick and Dean HoldenExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.