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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.

    Salah set to stay at Liverpool - but for how long?

    Salah set to stay at Liverpool - but for how long?

    Mohamed Salah’s heated exchange with Jurgen Klopp last weekend left many questioning whether the forward would join his manager in leaving Liverpool this summer.

    Then as The Athletic revealed on Monday, Liverpool expect Salah to stay this summer and are planning on him being part of their squad for next season.

    So, with his future back on the agenda, what are Liverpool’s options with or without their iconic forward?

    Host: Ayo Akinwolere
    With: David Ornstein and James Pearce
    Producer: Mike Stavrou
    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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    • 31 min
    Can Project Postecoglou make Spurs contenders?

    Can Project Postecoglou make Spurs contenders?

    Arsenal were too much for Tottenham in yesterday’s North London derby, running out 3-2 winners at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
    After the games, Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou said his team needs to deal with the “details” to be contenders.
    So what exactly are the fine margins they are missing? 
    And will it be enough to get to the next step and challenge next season?
    Host: Ayo Akinwolere
    With: Jack Pitt-Brooke and Seb Stafford-Bloor
    Producer: Guy Clarke
    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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    • 33 min
    Can Spurs halt Arsenal's title charge?

    Can Spurs halt Arsenal's title charge?

    It’s matchday 35 in the Premier League and it’s a huge north London derby as Arsenal go to Spurs hoping to stay in the title race.

    Elsewhere, Man City go to Nottingham Forest and West Ham host Liverpool.

    Host: Adam Leventhal
    With: Tim Spiers, Charlie Eccleshare and Jay Harris
    Producer: Mike Stavrou
    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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    • 43 min
    Is Slot the right man for Liverpool?

    Is Slot the right man for Liverpool?

    Almost three months on from Jurgen Klopp announcing his intention to stand down, Liverpool have earmarked the man they’d like to replace him.
    So why do Liverpool want Feyenoord’s Arne Slot?
    And is he the right personality to replace Klopp at Anfield? 
    Host: Ayo Akinwolere
    With: David Ornstein and Adam Crafton
    Producer: Guy Clarke
    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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    • 42 min
    Inzaghi and Inter: What next?

    Inzaghi and Inter: What next?

    Playing an exciting brand of attacking football it’s no wonder Simone Inzaghi is now being linked to high-profile managerial jobs in England and abroad.

    But is he better off staying in Italy and a resurgent Serie A? 

    Or does uncertainty around finance and the ownership at Inter mean now is the time for a new challenge?

    Host: Ayo Akinwolere
    With: James Horncastle
    Producer: Mike Stavrou
    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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    • 41 min
    Will Ruben Amorim be a Premier League manager next season?

    Will Ruben Amorim be a Premier League manager next season?

    On Monday, The Athletic revealed that West Ham have held talks with Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim to be their next manager… 

    He is also being looked at to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool

    So who is Ruben Amorim and why is he in such high demand? 

    Host: Ayo Akinwolere
    With: David Ornstein and Mark Carey
    Producer: Mike Stavrou
    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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    • 38 min

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