The Athletic FC Podcast

Adam Leventhal is joined by Tim Spiers and Jon Mackenzie to assess the opening three weeks of the 24/25 Premier League season.

The panel reflect on Liverpool's 3-0 victory at Old Trafford, Everton's collapse at home to Bournemouth, and back to back hat-tricks for Erling Haaland - helping Manchester City start the season as they ended last.

We also hear from our Tottenham and Chelsea writers from the club podcasts across our network, and talk life after Toney at Brentford.

Plus - will Russell Martin's style of play get Southampton relegated, and Mark Carey d...

This week, Leicester City won their appeal against a Premier League charge for PSR breaches.

Everton & Nottingham Forest have already been punished for financial rule breaking and Manchester City face multiple charges of their own, so how did Leicester avoid a points deduction and what does it mean for PSR?

Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's senior football news reporter Matt Slater and lead writer of The Athletic FC newsletter Phil Hay to discuss the complexity of Leicester's appeal and what impact it could have for PSR and the rest of the Premier League.<...

Victor Osimhen was once the hottest strikers in European football. But instead of a move to PSG or Chelsea, the 25-year-old is swapping Naples for Istanbul.

So… how has Osimhen ended up at Galatasaray?

Host: Ian Irving

With: James Horncastle and Carl Anka

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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Today we’re focusing on the Premier League club that is rock bottom of the table after three straight losses.

Meanwhile, off the pitch, their future is still up in the air.

So… what now for Everton?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Paddy Boyland, Phil Hay and Matt Slater

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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Today we’re picking the bones out of Liverpool’s 3-0 rout of Manchester United.

Arne Slot has begun life at Anfield with three wins from three, as for Erik ten Hag’s side they’ve already lost twice this season.

So have Liverpool improved or are Manchester United just not the test they once were?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Manchester United writer Carl Anka and Liverpool writer James Pearce, who were at Old Trafford, to analyse the difference between the two sides and examine the start to life under Slot for...

Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where each week we’ll be going deep on the biggest game of the weekend.

This week — we’re focusing on Arne Slot's first serious test as Erik ten Hag's Manchester United host Liverpool at Old Trafford.

Plus, we look at the fixtures elsewhere with drop ins from the club podcasts across our network.

Host: Adam Leventhal

With: Tim Spiers, Jon Mackenzie, Carl Anka, James Pearce, Neil Mellor

Executive Producer: Ben Green

Producer: Jay Beale

Ahead of the Champions League returning it’s goodbye to the group stage and that’s not the only change - you’ll probably notice they’ve dabbled with the music as well! 

To delve into the changes to the format Ayo Akinwolere is joined by football news reporter Matt Slater and lead writer for The Athletic FC newsletter Phil Hay.

The panel get into the the new league structure, explain why it gets called "The Swiss Model" and how it will work in practice.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Matt Slater and Phil...

Brighton have had an impressive start under their 31-year old-manager Fabian Hurzeler and an even more impressive transfer window - with £200million spent. 

On the show it’s tactics writer Liam Tharme and German football writer Seb Stafford-Bloor.

And we’re asking… is there something exciting happening with the Seagulls this season?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Liam Tharme and Seb Stafford-Bloor

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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With just days left until the transfer window closes - what big moves should we look out for?

So what is going to happen with Raheem Sterling and Jadon Sancho? 

Are Liverpool getting Federico Chiesa? 

And is Manuel Ugarte finally on his way to Manchester United?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: David Ornstein and Carl Anka

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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One game, one win but Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich had to leave it late to get the job done! Serge Gnabry with a late winner as they came from behind to beat Wolfsburg 3-2.

So after Bayer Leverkusen ended Bayern’s run of 11 straight titles last season, can Kompany lead them back to the top?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's German football writer Seb Stafford-Bloor and Andy Jones, who watched Kompany's Burnley during his two-year stay at Turf Moor to analyse the Belgian's start to life with Bayern.

Host: Ayo Akin...