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The Athletic

The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Phil Hay, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take 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.

The Athletic FC Podcast

After just five months, Dan Ashworth has left his role as sporting director at Manchester United
So why has he gone, and what does it say about the new leadership at the club?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, Laurie Whitwell
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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Inside Ashworth's shock Man United exit

At the weekend, Chelsea overcame their biggest test yet under Enzo Maresca.

The 4-3 win away at their bitter rivals Tottenham has seen them go up to second place in the table. 

So, are Chelsea “back” - and are they real title contenders?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Phil Hay and Liam Twomey 
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Has Maresca turned Chelsea into title contenders?

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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Will Tottenham stick with Project Postecoglou?

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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Is Saudi Arabia a good choice for the World Cup?

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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The Preview - Man City vs Man Utd

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 Story of the Guinea Stadium Disaster

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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Why do Wolves want Vitor Pereira?

On Sunday, Atletico Madrid made it 11 wins on the bounce with Alexander Sorloth scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win over Getafe.
Having drawn level at the top of La Liga - next up they head to table-toppers Barcelona.
So can Diego Simeone’s new-look Atleti sustain their challenge?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined from Madrid by The Athletic's La Liga correspondent Dermot Corrigan as well as Colin Millar to analyse Atleti's red-hot form, their summer investment in the transfer market and whether their title challenge is sustainable ahead of the trip to face Barca.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Dermot Corrigan and Colin Millar
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Is this Simeone's best version of Atletico Madrid?

It’s now one win and eight losses in 11 games for Man City after the weekend’s derby defeat to Manchester United.

So… what will it take to fix their current situation?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Sam Lee and Rory Smith
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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How to fix Man City

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has tested positive for a banned substance. 
He has been provisionally suspended. 
Both club and player have issued statements to make categorically clear that Mudryk has never “knowingly used” any banned substances.
So where does this leave Chelsea and the £62m man?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea correspondent Simon Johnson and senior writer Adam Crafton to discuss the scenario facing the Ukrainian winger.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Simon Johnson and Adam Crafton
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Guy Clarke
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What next for Mudryk and Chelsea?

The Athletic's David Ornstein joins Mark Chapman to deliver exclusive background into Arteta's appointment, what the players think and reveals a new name in the frame to join him at Arsenal. The Athletic's Adam Crafton drops in to discuss Ed Woodward's position as Manchester United's CEO and why they still haven't appointed a director of football at Old Trafford. 
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Arteta's first steps & bulletproof Ed

Arteta's first steps & bulletproof Ed

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