The Athletic's flagship football podcast is with you six days a week, bringing unrivalled analysis from the biggest stories in world football. Featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and James Horncastle, the show takes 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
What this show covers
Premier LeagueManchester CitytransfersManchester UnitedArsenalChelseaDavid OrnsteinTottenhamLiverpoolfootball financeAston VillaTacticsEuropean footballFinancial regulationsReal Madrid
What listeners will find here
Thiago Alcantara on retirement, beautiful football, and the game’s next stars
Thiago Alcantara joins David Ornstein to talk about life after his body could no longer let him play. The episode also explores his advice for younger players, his thoughts on the decline of beautiful football, and which young talents stand out most to him.
Liverpool vs City, plus why rest defence could decide the weekend
Liverpool vs Manchester City takes center stage with added intrigue around how City’s guilty ruling might affect the mood and tactics at Anfield. Kate Mason, Rob Green and Liam Tharme also dig into rest defence, counter-pressing, and key Premier League matchups elsewhere.
Does City’s rule breach verdict reshape Klopp and FSG’s Liverpool legacy?
Liverpool’s battles with Manchester City are reconsidered in light of City being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. Kate Mason, Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and Rob Green explore what that means for Jurgen Klopp’s achievements, FSG’s stewardship, and the wider question of what makes a good owner.
If City’s spending never happened, how different would the Premier League look?
Manchester City’s guilty ruling drives a counterfactual debate about how their spending reshaped the Premier League. Emma Paton and The Athletic panel explore who lost out, where key signings might have gone instead, and what punishment would fit.
What Manchester City’s charges mean for fans who still love the club
Manchester City supporters are wrestling with the fallout from the club being found guilty of almost all Premier League financial charges. Emma Paton speaks with two City-supporting writers with conflicting views, while Jacob Whitehead explains Rui Pinto’s role in the wider story.
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