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The Athletic FC Podcast
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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.
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What next for Arsenal? & Is Iraola better than Slot?
Yesterday00:47:15Summary readyAfter a “painful” defeat in the Champions League final.What do Arsenal need to do to close the gap on PSG next season?And what next for Liverpool after the departure of Arne Slot?Host: Adam LeventhalGuests: Tom Williams & Art de Roché, James PearceExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Mike Stavrou, Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Preview: Champions League Final
4d ago00:46:16Summary readyArsenal and PSG face off in Budapest in the 2026 Champions League final.Can Arsenal capture their first ever Champions League trophy, or will PSG win - as Tom Williams calls it - 'le back to back'. Host: Matt Davies-AdamsGuests: Tom Williams & Adrian ClarkeExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Guy Clarke & John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How do Palace build on Glasner's legacy?
5d ago00:35:06Summary readyA year after winning the FA Cup - Crystal Palace have yet more silverware!Oliver Glasner’s parting gift was to deliver the Conference League.So, what comes next for Palace?Host: Matt Davies-AdamsWith: Matt Woosnam and Dom FifieldExecutive Producer: Guy ClarkeProducer: Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryWhere next for Iraola?
6d ago00:35:38Summary readyAfter ending the season 18 games unbeaten, Andoni Iraola leaves Bournemouth with Europa League football to come.But without a job lined up, has he left the Cherries too soon?Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Jon Mackenzie & Jack Pitt-BrookeExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke, Jay Beale & Nick ThomsonVideographer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryWill Champions League save Slot at Liverpool?
1w ago00:38:20Summary readyLiverpool will play Champions League football next seasonDespite finishing closer in points to the relegation zone - than champions Arsenal!So, is that enough for Arne Slot to keep his job at Anfield?Host: Adam LeventhalWith: James Pearce and James HorncastleExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke, Jay Beale & Nick ThomsonVideographer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How much will relegation cost West Ham?
1w ago00:39:51Summary readyWest Ham have been relegated from the Premier League just three years after winning the Europa Conference League.But just how costly will the drop be for the Hammers?Meanwhile, Spurs survived on the final day, so how do they avoid another worrying season next time around?Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Roshane Thomas, Matt Slater and Jack Pitt-BrookeExecutive Producer: Guy ClarkeProducer: Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Athletic's 2025/26 season awards
1w ago01:01:14Summary readyWelcome to The Athletic’s end-of-season awards, for the 2025/26 season. A time to celebrate the best of the best across the Premier League, WSL and Europe.The Athletic's Data & Tactic’s Editor Duncan Alexander, Women’s Football Writer Megan Feringa & Football Writer Tim Spiers join Adam Leventhal to name our Player, Young Player, Manager and team of the season in our respective categories.Host: Adam LeventhalGuests: Duncan Alexander, Megan Feringa, Tim SpiersExecutive Producers: Adey MoorheadProducers: Jay BealeVideographer: Rachael Tinde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Spurs or West Ham's relegation fate + England squad reaction
2w ago00:58:44Summary readyWho will beat the drop - Spurs or West Ham? Spurs need a draw against Everton to confirm safety, while West Ham must beat Leeds at the London Stadium.And elsewhere, Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup has been announced. Who has been left off the plane?Host: Matt Davies-AdamsGuests: Jay Harris & Carl AnkaExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Jay Beale & John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryHow Spygate cost Southampton Premier League football
2w ago00:32:09Summary readySouthampton have been expelled from the Championship Play-Off Final after being caught spying on opponents.They’ll also start next season with a points deduction.So, how has Spygate cost Saints a place in the Premier League?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Adam Crafton and Matt SlaterExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryHow Arteta's Arsenal finally became champions
2w ago00:38:26Summary readyAfter 22 years, Arsenal have finally won the Premier League title.So how did Mikel Arteta transform the Gunners from pretenders to champions?Host: Ayo AkinwolereGuests: David Ornstein, Adrian ClarkeExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Mike Stavrou, Guy Clarke, Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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