Episodes

  • The Preview: Wolves vs Spurs
    Apr 24 2026

    Already relegated Wolves host relegation-threatened Tottenham - can De Zerbi's side finally pick up some momentum against the league's bottom team?


    Elsewhere, with Man City in FA Cup action, Arsenal have the chance to leapfrog them back to the top of the table at home to out of form Newcastle.


    Host: Matt Davies-Adams

    Guests: Cerys Jones & Art De Roché

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producers: Jay Beale & John Rogers


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    57 mins
  • How did Leicester go from miracle to misery?
    Apr 23 2026

    10 years after winning the Premier League title Leicester City have been provisionally relegated to England’s third tier.


    So, how have the Foxes gone from fairytale to failure?


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    With: Rob Tanner, Matt Slater and Jordan Halford

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe



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    33 mins
  • Chelsea sack Rosenior - reaction
    Apr 22 2026

    Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s David Ornstein and Liam Twomey, reacting to the news that Chelsea have parted ways with head coach Liam Rosenior after just 106 days in charge of the club.


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    Guests: David Ornstein & Liam Twomey

    Featuring: Dean Ashton,

    Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead

    Producers: Guy Clarke & Jay Beale

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    15 mins
  • How has Chelsea become so toxic?
    Apr 22 2026

    Champions League football is slipping further from Chelsea’s grasp after a damaging 3-0 defeat to Brighton.


    They’ve now lost five league games in a row without scoring for the first time in 114 years.


    So how much worse can Chelsea’s season get?


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    Guests: Dean Ashton, Liam Twomey, Cerys Jones

    Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead

    Producers: Mike Stavrou, Guy Clarke, Nick Thomson

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    45 mins
  • Have Spurs left it too late?
    Apr 21 2026

    Spurs’ nightmare season shows little sign of improving.


    After West Ham’s draw with Crystal Palace - they remain two points from safety with five matches to go.


    So does De Zerbi have enough time to save Spurs?


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    Guests: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Dan Kilpatrick

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson

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    39 mins
  • How can Arteta reignite Arsenal?
    Apr 20 2026

    After defeat at the Etihad, Arsenal have lost control of the title race.


    Man City can go top of the Premier League with a win at Burnley on Wednesday night.


    So, after 22 years of waiting have Mikel Arteta's side blown their chance at the title?


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    With: David Ornstein & Adam Crafton

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producers: Jay Beale & Guy Clarke


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    32 mins
  • Guardiola vs Arteta: Tactical breakdown
    Apr 19 2026

    This week, The Athletic FC Tactics podcast diiscuss the huge Premier League title clash between Manchester City and Arsenal.


    Can Mikel Arteta finally get the better of his old mentor?


    Or will Pep Guardiola pull yet another tactical rabbit out of his hat?


    Host: Michael Bailey

    Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Liam Tharme

    Producer: Mike Stavrou, Si Watts

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    49 mins
  • Napoli owner De Laurentiis: How to fix football
    Apr 18 2026

    Napoli’s Aurelio De Laurentiis is one of European football’s most outspoken and recognisable owners and this week he’s been telling Adam Crafton all about his plans to revolutionise football - including a European Super Championship.


    They also discuss his relationship Antonio Conte - who guided Napoli to last season's Serie A title the subject of Filmauro's 'Ag4in' documentary.


    Plus, De Laurentiis shares his thoughts on the influence agents have within the game whilst also discussing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's move from Napoli to Paris Saint-Germain.


    This interview is also available to watch on The Athletic FC Podcast YouTube channel.

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    39 mins