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The Athletic FC Podcast

A daily Football, News and Sports podcast featuring David Ornstein and Mark Chapman
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The Athletic FC Podcast

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The Athletic FC Podcast

The Athletic

The Athletic FC Podcast

A daily Football, News and Sports podcast featuring David Ornstein and Mark Chapman
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After seven consecutive Ligue 1 titles in the early 2000s, we’d forgive you for thinking Lyon are still firmly a part of European football’s aristocracy But after 11 games this season - they’re bottom of the table, their world-famous pool of a
It’s been a pretty good start to the season for Inter Milan. Ticking along nicely in the Champions League and top of Serie A as they chase silverware for a fourth consecutive season… Behind the scenes however, the picture isn’t quite as rosy.
It doesn’t seem that long ago, that Pep’s Barcelona were the epitome of a well-run football club.Moving on from Messi & co was always going to be difficult, but a series of failings on and off the pitch, led to a fall from grace. Only last mon
Host Mark Chapman is joined by Lynsey Hooper, The Athletic’s  David Ornstein, and our England correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke. to debate what success will look like for England at Euro 2020.Hear how Gareth Southgate could is now under pressure
It’s matchday 35 in the Premier League and it’s a huge north London derby as Arsenal go to Spurs hoping to stay in the title race.Elsewhere, Man City go to Nottingham Forest and West Ham host Liverpool.Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Tim Spiers,
Almost three months on from Jurgen Klopp announcing his intention to stand down, Liverpool have earmarked the man they’d like to replace him.So why do Liverpool want Feyenoord’s Arne Slot?And is he the right personality to replace Klopp at An
Playing an exciting brand of attacking football it’s no wonder Simone Inzaghi is now being linked to high-profile managerial jobs in England and abroad.But is he better off staying in Italy and a resurgent Serie A? Or does uncertainty aroun
On Monday, The Athletic revealed that West Ham have held talks with Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim to be their next manager… He is also being looked at to replace Jurgen Klopp at LiverpoolSo who is Ruben Amorim and why is he in such high
Before taking his seat at Wembley, Sir Jim Ratcliffe completed the London Marathon and compared the race, to the job he has to do at Old Trafford.Seeing his boyhood side reach a second successive FA Cup Final was only have the story though as
It’s matchday 34 in the Premier League as Arsenal go to Wolves in the big clash in the title race.Elsewhere, it’s the FA Cup semi-finals, as Chelsea face Man City and Manchester United go up against Coventry City.Host: Adam LeventhalWith:
On Wednesday night, Arsenal's Champions League hopes were ended in Munich, in their first quarter-final at that level in 14 years.Afterwards Mikel Arteta was left lost for words in how to console his side, while they also remain in the Premier
Last night were were reminded why the Champions League is the biggest draw in world football.Meanwhile, FIFA seem to be stepping back in the battle to stop competitive games being taken abroad.So, could we one day see the Premier League or
On Sunday, Bayer Leverkusen won the first league title in their 120-year history, and the celebrations were wild.Still to play for this season; a potential treble and the chance to go the entire season unbeaten.But is Xabi Alonso staying en
At Anfield on Sunday, Liverpool’s terrible week got a whole lot worse.A shock 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace has dealt a blow to Jurgen Klopp’s hopes of a second Premier League title and they have a mountain to climb in the Europa League, traili
It’s matchday 33 in the Premier League and Arsenal host Aston Villa as they look to hold on to top spot in the league table.Elsewhere, Spurs go to Newcastle and Chelsea play Everton.Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Jon Mackenzie, Art de Roché & T
After overseeing a 27-game unbeaten run, Luis Enrique’s PSG fell to defeat at home to Barcelona on Wednesday night, losing 3-2 in their Champions League quarter final first leg.So why did Kylian Mbappe struggle to impact the kind of game he’s
Diego Simeone and Atletico Madrid have enjoyed and endured a 12-year love affair and it is hard to imagine one without the other. He has overseen both unbelievable highs and crushing lows.This season - Atletico are on course for their worst f
Mikel Arteta takes charge of Arsenal’s first Champions League quarter final in 14 years on Tuesday night.Top of the Premier League and with the opportunity to make a serious statement in Europe, how has Arteta revived this Arsenal side?And wi
On Sunday Old Trafford witnessed more mayhem as Manchester United and Liverpool played out a 2-2 draw.Despite facing another 28 shots, Man United emerged with a point, but was that through luck or design?So has Erik Ten Hag done enough to con
It’s matchday 32 in the Premier League and Manchester United host Liverpool in a match that will have big implications on the title race.Elsewhere, Burnley go to Everton and Luton play Bournemouth.Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Jon Mackenzie, M
Last night, Aston Villa stumbled in pursuit of securing a top four place in the Premier League losing 4-1 away to Manchester City.But as Newcastle have shown this season, despite the money in brings in, qualifying for Europe puts a huge strain
Tonight, Thomas Frank and Roberto de Zerbi go head-to-head in what some might call the data derby… Brentford and Brighton may adopt a similar approach behind the scenes, but how do their sought after coaches compare, and who is the most likely
Chelsea’s difficult season continued as Mauricio Pochettino’s side were held to a 2-2 draw by 10-man Burnley at the weekend..There’s division among the fans, a billion pound squad yet to gel, and growing pressure on the manager.So can Chels
On the pitch Liverpool have seized the initiative in the Premier League title race following their 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.Yet off the pitch, uncertainty lingers after Xabi Alonso confirmed last week he'll be staying with
It’s matchday 30 in the Premier League and the huge meeting of the weekend sees Manchester City host top-of-the-table Arsenal.Title rivals Liverpool, meanwhile, play Brighton and Manchester United go to Brentford.Host: Michael BaileyGuests
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