The Athletic FC Podcast

On this week’s episode of The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast, the team discuss some of the high profile players to have switched positions in the Premier League recently. Also - what makes players flexible? And who excels...

Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week we're looking ahead to the biggest games of MW15. Tim Spiers and Cerys Jones join Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on the midweek action and preview Wolves vs...

Arsenal continue to set the pace in the Premier League, but there was a minor scare at the Emirates as Declan Rice was forced off against Brentford. So, how important is he for Arsenal? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Art De...

Tuesday night saw goals galore in the Premier League. Nine at Craven Cottage as Manchester City edged a 5-4 win over Fulham - including Erling Haaland’s 100th. And at St James’ Park - there was a last minute equaliser...

It’s now less than a month until the January transfer window opens. Manchester United are in pursuit of a new midfielder, with Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba among the names being considered. So will...

Chelsea took a point against Arsenal despite, yet again, being down to ten men. So, will their ill-discipline stop them being title contenders? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Adam Crafton and Jack Pitt-Brooke Executive...

Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Chelsea vs Arsenal. Which side will make the bigger statement with a win? Does Enzo Maresca have to start Estevao? Who would the panel have in...

In the battle of two of Europe’s heavyweights it was Arsenal who came out on top. So, how much damage does a first defeat of the season do to Vincent Kompany’s Bayern? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Seb Stafford-Bloor and...

Real Madrid are top of La Liga and have won three from four in the Champions League, but there’s always drama around the corner at the Bernabeu. Vinicius Junior has told the club he doesn’t want to renew his contract...

After six defeats in their last seven Premier League matches, reigning champions Liverpool sit 12th in the league. Supporters streamed out of Anfield when Nottingham Forest’s third goal went in on Saturday. So is Arne...

Arsenal are six points clear at the top of the Premier League with Eberechi Eze playing a starring role. So, how important has their summer business been? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Adam Crafton and James McNicholas...

Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Arsenal vs Spurs. Which side is under more pressure to win? Who replaces Gabriel? Where can Spurs hurt Arsenal? Reuben Pinder and Alexander...

Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo has a £65m release clause - as revealed by The Athletic's David Ornstein. He could be on the move in January. So who wants him? And where will he go? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: David...

The 2026 World Cup is almost set. We now know 42 out of the 48 teams going to next year’s tournament. With the draw just around the corner, we're looking at who has qualified already, who is yet to qualify, and what a...

Today we bring you an audio exclusive with David Kogan, Chair of the Independent Football Regulator. A role that makes him one of the most powerful people in English football. So what powers will he actually have, and...

A week ago we released a documentary about illegal streaming. It’s fair to say, you’ve had a lot to say about it. So, today we’re going to answer your questions, and look to the future of watching football. Host: Adam...

We’re eleven games into the 2025/26 Premier League season. Arsenal are top, Man City are clinging to their coat tails, Sunderland are in the Champions League places and just four points separate 2nd from 9th. Meanwhile...

Como 1907 are one of the most intriguing clubs in modern football. They have gone from Serie D to Serie A in just six years, backed by billionaire owners they have ambitious plans to grow the Como brand and emulate a...

Today we're bringing you an exclusive interview for The Athletic, Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton in conversation with David Ornstein. Ahead of next summer's World Cup, they get into his England...

Ruben Amorim’s first year at Manchester United has been box office. From the lows of the Europa League final defeat to the highs of that historic win at Anfield. So how do we assess his time at Old Trafford - and what...

Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th game in management ended with Liverpool thrashed and Man City just four points off Arsenal. Erling Haaland was among the goals, but Jeremy Doku got all the attention at the Etihad. Can they now...

Does the rise of illegal streaming pose an existential threat to football? To answer that question, Adam Leventhal has spent the last six months looking into the culture, crime and crisis associated with pirating live...

Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Manchester City vs Liverpool. Where do you play Wirtz? How do you stop Haaland? And will either of them reel in Arsenal? Andy Jones and Jordan...

Halfway through the Champions League league phase and one pattern is emerging; the dominance of the Premier League. But is that a problem for the balance of the Champions League? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Michael Cox...

Anfield roared - and booed - as Liverpool emphatically defeated Real Madrid in the Champions League. So could this victory reignite their season? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: James Pearce and Tomás Hill López-Menchero...