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...
Haaland's huge contract & can Moyes pile misery on Spurs?
David Ornstein and Manchester City writer Sam Lee join Adam Leventhal to discuss Erling Haaland's new 9 and a half year contract, a story David broke exclusively on The Athletic. Â
The panel reflect on what the deal means for Manchester City's rebuild and whether the contract contains a release clause.Â
In the second half Adam is joined by Jacob Whitehead and Tottenham writer Jack Pitt-Brooke to preview Everton vs Spurs, two sides in desperate need of a win.Â
Ange Postecoglou's side have gone five Premier League games without victory, while Everton have scored just one goal in their last six matches.Â
Plus - a huge weekend in the title race, Alexander Isak's importance at Newcastle and what's caused Chelsea's slump in form?
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: David Ornstein, Sam Lee, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jacob Whitehead
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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Has Arteta made Arsenal too predictable?
After a damaging week with defeat in both Carabao Cup and FA Cup to Newcastle United and Manchester United, Arsenal bounced back on Wednesday night with a 2-1 win in north London derby over Tottenham Hotspur.
So, how will the victory over Spurs influence Arsenal’s title challenge and do they need strengthening this month if they are to catch Liverpool?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's football correspondent David Ornstein and Arsenal writer Jordan Campbell to assess the impact of the win, what could be to come in the transfer market before looking ahead to what it could mean for any possible title challenge.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein and Jordan Campbell
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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48:33
Have Barcelona solved Olmo saga?
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has taken aim at the club's critics in the wake of the Dani Olmo registration saga.
So why is he so angry, and is the situation even over?
Host: Ayo AkinwolereÂ
With: Laia Cervelló Herrero, Pol Ballus, Dermot Corrigan
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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41:20
Zubimendi, Kvaratskhelia, Walker: Ornstein's transfers to watch
Napoli boss Antonio Conte has confirmed superstar winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia wants to leave Naples.
So why does he want to depart?Â
And where is his most likely destination?Â
We also talk the future of Manchester City's Kyle Walker, plus Arsenal pursuing a deal to sign midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad next summer.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein, James Horncastle and Phil Hay
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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48:55
Why Everton and Moyes went back to the future
After sacking manager Sean Dyche on Thursday, by Saturday Everton have confirmed their decision to bring back David Moyes to replace him.
So is Moyes the right choice to rebuild Everton and keep them in the Premier League?Â
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Everton correspondent Patrick Boyland and The Athletic FC newsletter lead writer Phil Hay to discuss and analyse the decision to remove Dyche and bring back Moyes.
The Athletic's Greg O'Keeffe, having seen Moyes' first reign firsthand, also drops in to give his views on the return of the Scot as well as Italian Football correspondent James Horncastle looking at the role of new owners The Friedkin Group.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Patrick Boyland, Phil Hay, Greg O'Keeffe and James Horncastle
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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