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The Athletic FC Podcast
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The Athletic's flagship football podcast is with you six days a week, bringing unrivalled analysis from the biggest stories in world football. Featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and James Horncastle, the show takes 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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The Preview: Chelsea vs Man City
May 1500:43:09Summary readyIt's FA Cup Final weekend. Can City avoid a third consecutive FA Cup Final defeat? Could this be Pep's final trip to Wembley? Can Chelsea end the season with silverware?Plus we preview the penultimate weekend in the Premier League.Host: Matt Davies-AdamsGuests: Mark Critchley & Cerys JonesExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Jay Beale & Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Are FIFA exploiting World Cup fans?
May 1400:34:50Summary readyThe World Cup is just four weeks away!From tickets to hotels, broadcast agreements to squads - there’s a lot still to sort out.But are FIFA exploiting fans?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and Henry BushnellExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryOrnstein latest: Chelsea want Alonso & Carrick done deal?
May 1300:40:11Summary readyChelsea are exploring a deal to appoint Xabi Alonso as head coach.So could he bring calm to the chaos at Stamford Bridge?David Ornstein is joined by Cerys Jones to discuss whether Alonso would be a success at Chelsea.Plus, The Athletic’s Manchester United correspondent Laurie Whitwell drops in to bring us his story that Michael Carrick is line to take the United job on a permanent basis.Host: Ayo AkinwolereGuests: David Ornstein, Cerys Jones, Laurie WhitwellExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Mike Stavrou, Guy Clarke, Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why do Spurs keep hitting the self-destruct button?
May 1200:30:18Summary readyThe relegation race looks set to go to the wire after Tottenham’s draw against Leeds.So have West Ham been given a lifeline?And why do Spurs keep pressing the self-destruct button?Host: Ayo AkinwolereGuests: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Dan KilpatrickExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Mike Stavrou, Guy Clarke, Nick ThomsonVideographer: Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryHow Real Madrid descended into violence and chaos
May 1100:38:14Summary readyAfter a week of chaos at Real Madrid, involving in-fighting, things got even worse.Defeat at the Camp Nou meant Barcelona were crowned La Liga champions, again. So, how has Real Madrid’s season fallen apart? Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Guillermo Rai, Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero, Pol BallusExecutive Producers: Guy Clarke & Adey MoorheadProducer: Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Preview: West Ham vs Arsenal
May 800:49:31Summary readyA big game in the title and relegation fight as 1st faces 18th - could this game crown Arsenal and relegate West Ham?And Spurs could take a big step towards safety if they can get a third win in a row, this time against Leeds.Host: Matt Davies-AdamsGuests: Carl Anka & Jay HarrisExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Mike Stavrou & John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryWhy Luis Enrique is PSG's biggest star
May 700:35:56Summary readyParis Saint-Germain are through to a second successive Champions League final.Luis Enrique will be aiming to win his third European Cup as a manager. So, is he PSG’s biggest star?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tom WilliamsExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryAre Arsenal finally embracing the pressure?
May 600:36:42Summary readyArsenal are into their first Champions League final in 20 years after beating Atletico Madrid.Mikel Arteta’s side are on the brink of a historic double.So can they get it over the line?Host: Ayo AkinwolereGuests: James Horncastle, Art de RocheExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Mike Stavrou, Guy Clarke, Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryHave Man City blown the title?
May 500:33:58Summary readyIt’s advantage Arsenal in the title race after Man City’s slip-up at Everton.The Gunners are five points clear with three to playSo… have City thrown it all away?Host: Ayo AkinwolereGuests: Jack Pitt Brooke, Jay Harris, Sam LeeExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Mike Stavrou, Guy Clarke, Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryHow will Man United cope in the Champions League?
May 400:39:21Summary readyManchester United have confirmed their place in next season's Champions League.So, what do the club need to handle being back amongst Europe’s elite? Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Adam Crafton & Laurie WhitwellExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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