The Athletic FC Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Manchester City have had a disappointing season compared to their usually high standards.

But the summer window offers Pep Guardiola the chance to rebuild.

So which players are they targeting?

And will it be enough for them to be Premier League contenders once again?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Sam Lee & Phil Hay

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson

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Trent Alexander-Arnold is leaving Liverpool.

So why has he decided to leave on a free transfer?

And with Real Madrid the likely destination, what makes them a better option?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: James Pearce, Mario Cortegana and Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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After their Champions League exit, Carlo Ancelotti is expected to leave Real Madrid this summer

So… when will it happen? 

And is Xabi Alonso the inevitable replacement?  

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Guillermo Rai & Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou & John Rogers

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Sacking season is in full flow. Russell Martin departed Southampton, hours after Gary O’Neil was shown the door at Wolves. Three wins between these teams, 76 goals conceded. It has been coming. 

Today, we focus on Wolves, who look set to appoint Vitor Pereira.

So… just how much relegation danger are they in?

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Tim Spiers, Phil Hay and David Novo

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producer: Mike Stavrou and Guy Clarke

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Sign up to The Athletic here for access to our unrivalled Everton coverage and get a 30 day free trial just in time for the return of the Premier League

Go to www.podfollow.com/gwlad-tidings to hear our weekly Everton podcast

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Sign up to The Athletic here for access to our unrivalled Crystal Palace coverage and get a 30 day free trial to enjoy all of great football content just as the Premier League makes its return.

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The Athletic's  David Ornstein is joined by one of the leading strikers in Premier League history as Andy Cole opens up on the issue of racism in football and the wider world.

Amy Lawrence discusses her exclusive interview with Arsene Wenger with words from the man himself.

The Athletic's Liverpool writer James Pearce details why Timo Werner is not on his way to Anfield. 

To read their work and plenty more as we build-up to the return of Premier League, EFL, Spanish and Italian football, make sure you subscribe and download The Athletic app if you haven’t already - access is free for 30 days by going to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman

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Adam Leventhal hosts a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, counting down to the return of the Premier League, with every episode focusing on a different team.

In this episode Adam is talking Chelsea with The Athletic's Liam Twomey. They discuss how the impending arrival of Timo Werner will affect Abraham & Giroud, the other players who could be on their way out the door after these 9 games, and whether 4th place is the priority or the pursuit of a trophy could still be a realistic goal this season.

Sign up to The Athletic here for access to Liam Twomey's unrivalled Chelsea coverage and get a 30 day free trial

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Adam Leventhal hosts a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, counting down to the return of the Premier League, with every episode focusing on a different team.

In this episode we look at Burnley with The Athletic's Andy Jones. They discuss the remaining ambition for Sean Dyche's side this season with safety secured, plus they look at the future of Joe Hart, the progress of Dwight McNeil and ponder just how loud Dyche will be in those empty stadiums.

Sign up to The Athletic now for access to Andy Jones' unrivalled coverage of Burnley and also get the best football writing across the Premier League. 

Head to theathletic.co.uk/ornsteinandchapman for a 30 day free trial.

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The Athletic's Adam Leventhal hosts a special bonus podcast to bring you the inside story of how Chelsea have landed Timo Werner from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig so long a transfer target for Liverpool. Adam is joined by Athletic’s football correspondent David Ornstein, German football writer Rafa Honigstein and Liam Twomey who covers Chelsea. Details include how calls with Frank Lampard helped convince Werner to choose Chelsea, how his Liverpool dream wasn’t possible in the timeframe and how Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was also an option for Chelsea.

Liam, David and Rafa have contributed to an incredibly detailed piece on this Werner story that you can read over on The Athletic now, If you’re not already a subscriber, you can sign up right now and take advantage of our 30-Day Free Trial by going to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to enjoy the best football writing anywhere, just as the season makes its return.

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