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

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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.

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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. 

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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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You can also listen to our weekly Aston Villa podcast by going to podfollow.com/1874-pod

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On December 1, one of the world’s worst stadium disasters unfolded. At the Stade du 3 Avril in Nzerekore, Guinea, a devastating crush led to chaos and, according to officials, the deaths of 56 people. But domestic human rights organisations believe they have verified that at least 135 people lost their lives that day.

The Athletic travelled to Nzerekore to visit the stadium, analyse what happened and speak to eyewitnesses and relatives of those involved. They are grieving and searching for the truth.

Content Warning: This show contains reporting that some listeners may find upsetting

Host: Adam Leventhal

Producer: Abi Paterson

News reporting: Channel 4, France News, Sky News

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The Athletic's David Ornstein is joined by our Spanish football writer Dermot Corrigan to discuss why Paul Pogba is unlikely to move to Spain this summer, shares notes on how La Liga has handled their own Project Restart and reveals why Mauricio Pochettino believes he is one of the Premier League's most influential coaches.

Fabrice Muamba, former Premier League midfielder now an executive at the PFA joins us to share his insight on what the players are feeling ahead of football’s return and shares his thoughts on Jadon Sancho's powerful message of solidarity towards those protesting against the killing of George Floyd.

The Athletic's Matt Slater shares his notes on the EFL's plans for the Championship to return on June 20 and why some clubs feel it is too soon.

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The Athletic's David Ornstein, Matt Slater & Adam Leventhal bring you a special update on the latest news surrounding the Premier League's announcement that top-flight football will return on Wednesday June 17th, with details from the lengthy meeting that took place on Thursday where clubs thrashed out the latest steps in Project Restart

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Take advantage of our 90 days free access to all the great articles over on The Athletic by heading to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman offer ends Thursday May 28th at midnight. 

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Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's George Caulkin, Andy Mitten and Liam Twomey to look at the relationship between football and the fans.  

Do clubs take the loyalty of their supporters for granted? Is the matchday experience as good as it could be? How is the nature of being a fan changing? Has the influence of social media been a positive or negative influence on the way we support our teams?  

All this discussed and more on the Future of Football

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Manchester City writer Sam Lee, Manchester writer Mark Citchley and tactics writer Thom Harris join Michael Bailey for a Manchester derby roundtable.

With Pep Guardiola's side picking up just one win in their last 10 games, the panel dissect why it's still going wrong and look at whether Sunday's game presents an opportunity to bounce back.

Manchester United have lost their last two Premier League games - but after coming from behind to win in Plzeň - are Ruben Amorim's side showing signs of moving in the right direction?

Plus, we look at the fixtures elsewhere with drop ins from the club podcasts across The Athletic FC.

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Sam Lee, Mark Citchley, Thom Harris

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Jay Beale

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Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, Raphael Honigstein and Ed Malyon to look at the future of the mother of all football tournaments - the FIFA World Cup. Will Qatar hosting in winter and the expansion to 48 teams in 2026 ruin the World Cup as we know and love it? With yet more allegations of corruption surfacing can we really take the tournament seriously anymore? Or will the World Cup continue to unite people and nations despite the controversy and critics?

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Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 Men’s World Cup after running unopposed.

So why has FIFA allowed this to happen? What are the wider controversies surrounding their bid?

And could Saudi Arabia actually be a good choice for a World Cup?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Matt Slater, Jacob Whitehead

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Jay Beale

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Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein, Matt Slater and Ed Malyon for a look at how broadcasters and the billions they pour into the game will emerge from this period of uncertainty, how reliant the clubs are upon them, whether the Premier League are ready to innovate to safeguard their future by going direct to consumers, and how all of the above may effect our community clubs lower down the pyramid

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In a brand new show brought to you by The Athletic Mark Chapman is joined by David Ornstein, George Caulkin and Ed Malyon to discuss the current state of football, debate some of the biggest issues affecting our favourite sport, and hopefully work out how it could be improved upon its return.

We start with the Premier League, and in particular the so-called big six.  Has the league created a powerbase that enables them to totally dominate? Nearly two thirds of the teams are now left to battle it out to avoid the drop and the subsequent financial oblivion, so what can be done to make the league more competitive and equal?

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In an exclusive interview the former Liverpool & Tottenham Sporting Director Damien Comolli speaks to The Athletic's David Ornstein and they cover:

• Why he signed Jordan Henderson and how the signing played a part in him eventually being sacked
• His regret at how he and Liverpool handled the Suarez racism case
• Why Spurs should erect a statue of Daniel Levy
• What Mourinho needs to do to avoid it all ending in tears at Spurs
• What it was like inside Liverpool on the day they sold Torres and signed Carroll & Suarez
• Why Man Utd need a sporting director and an improved football structure
• Why Arsenal got it wrong hiring Emery and the challenges that Arteta faces going forward
• Why he thinks Man City are in trouble and could be facing a player exodus if the Champions League ban is upheld
• Plus he lifts the lid on his recent time at Fenerbahce in Turkey and why he had to leave the club

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Spurs have lost 19 of their last 43 matches in the Premier League, and their most recent defeat against Chelsea was particularly damaging.

So have Spurs evolved under Ange Postecoglou?

And will he be given the time to turn their season around? 

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Jack Pitt-Brooke and Charlie Eccleshare

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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