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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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...
Why Bayern are still Arsenal's main European rivals
In the battle of two of Europe’s heavyweights it was Arsenal who came out on top.
So, how much damage does a first defeat of the season do to Vi...
Vinicius vs Xabi Alonso: what's going on?
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.
...
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 An...
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 busi...
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 re...
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.
World Cup 2026: Who has qualified + are the hosts ready?
The 2026 World Cup is almost set. We now know 42 out of the 48 teams going to next year’s tournament.
With the draw just around the corner, we'r...
Meet the man expected to fix English football
Today we bring you an audio exclusive with David Kogan, Chair of the Independent Football Regulator.
A role that makes him one of the most power...
The future of watching football
A week ago we released a documentary about illegal streaming. It’s fair to say, you’ve had a lot to say about it.
So, today we’re going to answe...
Premier League review: The biggest surprises so far
We’re eleven games into the 2025/26 Premier League season. Arsenal are top, Man City are clinging to their coat tails, Sunderland are in the Champions...
Cesc Fabregas, data, and Disney: Inside Como
Como 1907 are one of the most intriguing clubs in modern football. They have gone from Serie D to Serie A in just six years, backed by billionaire own...
Ornstein meets Adam Wharton: “I was born in Blackburn not Barcelona”
Today we're bringing you an exclusive interview for The Athletic, Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton in conversation with David Ornste...
One year of Amorim: The good, the bad and the worst Man United team in history
Ruben Amorim’s first year at Manchester United has been box office.
From the lows of the Europa League final defeat to the highs of that histori...
Can Man City challenge Arsenal for the title?
Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th game in management ended with Liverpool thrashed and Man City just four points off Arsenal.
Erling Haaland was among the...
The Underground World of Illegal Streaming
Does the rise of illegal streaming pose an existential threat to football?
To answer that question, Adam Leventhal has spent the last six months...