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 y...
Arsenal's statement win & is Ancelotti in trouble?
European champions Real Madrid were rocked by a riveting Arsenal display in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie last night
With Madrid facing an uphill task in both the Champions League and La Liga - will they bring in more superstars this summer to bolster their squad?
And will Carlo Ancelotti still be the man to make it all gel together next season?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Guillermo Rai, Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero James McNicholas
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Is Luis Enrique the most underrated manager of his era?
Luis Enrique’s young and vibrant PSG side are turning heads with their exuberant brand of football.
They’ve already wrapped up the Ligue 1 title with six games left to spare - and they face Aston Villa in the Champions League quarter-finals this week.
So is Enrique one of the most underrated coaches of the modern era?
And are PSG finally ready to win the Champions League?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Tom Williams, Dermot Corrigan
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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How do Man City replace De Bruyne?
After 10 years, 13 major honours and six Premier League titles Kevin De Bruyne is leaving Manchester City.
So where does he rank amongst the best to play in the Premier League and how do City go about replacing him?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's football correspondent David Ornstein and Man City writer Sam Lee as they share their reaction to the news, reflect on the brilliance the Belgian has brought to the Premier League and assess how Pep Guardiola's side move on from his departure.
Plus football data writer Thom Harris drops by to remember some of De Bruyne's most crucial moments in a Man City shirt.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein and Sam Lee
Producer: Guy Clarke
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The Preview - Man United vs Man City
Manchester City travel to Old Trafford on Sunday, where Manchester United will be hoping to complete a league double over their city rivals for the first time in five years.
With Ruben Amorim's side lacking a cutting edge up front and Pep Guardiola without the injured Erling Haaland, where will both managers look for solutions in attack?
Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's football Manchester United writer Carl Anka and Manchester City writer Sam Lee to preview Sunday's derby.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Carl Anka, Sam Lee
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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Why Moyes is perfect for Everton's new era
Despite running Liverpool close, it was a familiar feeling for David Moyes at Anfield, as Diogo Jota scored the only goal as Everton feel to defeat to their neighbours.
Defeat to Liverpool makes it 22 visits to Anfield without tasting victory as a manager.
But with upshoots of encouragement and the move to their new stadium on the horizon, do Everton have reasons to be optimistic?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Everton correspondent Paddy Boyland and senior football writer Oli Kay to discuss the impact Moyes' return to the blue half of Merseyside has had ahead of what could be a defining summer prior to their move to their new stadium.
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Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Paddy Boyland and Oli Kay
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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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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