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The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories from the world of football, told by the best journalists in the business. Cutting through the noise to tell you what’s really happening and why it matters.

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The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories from the world of football, told by the best journalists in the business. Cutting through the noise to tell you what’s really happening and why it matters.

    Will Arsenal's process win a title?

    Will Arsenal's process win a title?

    After recording just a second win in 17 Premier League visits to Old Trafford Arsenal have taken the title race to the final day.
    So can Arsenal now complete the job and win the league for the first time in 20 years, despite Man City still having the title in their hands?
    If they fall short, does anything need to change next season and how long without delivering a league title can Arsenal trust the process?
    Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's football correspondent David Ornstein and Arsenal writer Jordan Campbell to analyse how Mikel Arteta has managed to build his side to this point as well as look ahead to what their next steps could look like.
    Host: Ayo Akinwolere
    With: David Ornstein and Jordan Campbell
    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
    Producer: Guy Clarke
    Related articles
    Arsenal marry progress and history with another 1-0 win at Old Trafford - The Athletic
    Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal for opening ‘box of dreams’ on possible Premier League title - The Athletic
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    • 36 min
    Can Arsenal break Old Trafford curse?

    Can Arsenal break Old Trafford curse?

    It’s matchday 37 in the Premier League and the main focus is on Manchester United vs Arsenal, another huge match in the title race.

    Elsewhere, Fulham host City and Nottingham Forest go up against Chelsea.

    Host: Adam Leventhal
    With: Tim Spiers and Jon Mackenzie
    Producer: Mike Stavrou
    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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    • 34 min
    Will Chelsea keep Pochettino next season?

    Will Chelsea keep Pochettino next season?

    Last night in L.A. Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly said he drew positives from his side’s recent form in the Premier League.
    So has the Chelsea project turned a corner under Mauricio Pochettino?
    And has he done enough to still be in charge next season?

    Host: Ayo Akinwolere
    With: Simon Johnson & Liam Twomey
    Producers: Guy Clarke & Jay Beale
    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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    • 40 min
    Why can’t Bayern Munich find a manager?

    Why can’t Bayern Munich find a manager?

    Bayern Munich announced back in February that this season would be Thomas Tuchel’s last as their manager.

    Fast forward three months and Bayern are yet to find a replacement.

    Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann, Unai Emery and now Ralf Rangnick have opted to stay at their current jobs rather than join the German club.

    So why are Bayern struggling to fill their managerial vacancy?

    And who could they turn to next?

    Host: Ayo Akinwolere
    With: Jan Åge Fjørtoft and Seb Stafford-Bloor
    Producer: Mike Stavrou
    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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    • 30 min
    Why does Lopetegui want West Ham?

    Why does Lopetegui want West Ham?

    Last night, West Ham announced that David Moyes will leave the club when his contract expires in the summer.

    After a prolonged search for Moyes’ successor, it seems the Hammers have landed on Julen Lopetegui.

    So… why have West Ham chosen the former Spain, Real Madrid and Wolves manager over other candidates? 

    And for Lopetegui himself - what is it about the project that has made him turn down the allure of Bayern Munich?

    Host: Ayo Akinwolere
    With: David Ornstein and Tim Spiers
    Producer: Mike Stavrou
    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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    • 33 min
    Can anyone stop Real Madrid?

    Can anyone stop Real Madrid?

    On Saturday Real Madrid were confirmed as La Liga champions for a record-extending 36th time, following Barcelona's 4-2 defeat at Girona.
    So how did they do it, why was this title not as easy as it looked and can anyone stop Real Madrid being European football’s dominant force? 
    Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Madrid-based writer Dermot Corrigan and Junior Spanish Editor Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero to analyse how Carlo Ancelotti's side have managed to write their own page in Madrid's illustrious history.
    Host: Ayo Akinwolere
    With: Dermot Corrigan and Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero
    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
    Producer: Guy Clarke
    Related articles:
    How Real Madrid won La Liga – artful Ancelotti, brilliant Bellingham and unlikely new heroes - The Athletic
    Real Madrid’s ‘dystopian’ dominance – Barcelona and La Liga rivals are way behind - The Athletic
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    • 39 min

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