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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.

    Can Man City's dominance be separated from their 115 charges?

    Can Man City's dominance be separated from their 115 charges?

    Manchester City have created English football history by winning a fourth consecutive top flight title.
    But do Pep Guardiola’s side get the recognition their achievements deserve?
    Does future dominance depend on how long the manager stays and is the whole debate overshadowed by the 115 charges they face for alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations?
    Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Man City writer Sam Lee, senior football writer Oli Kay and Manchester football writer Mark Critchley to discuss.
    Host: Ayo Akinwolere
    With: Sam Lee, Oli Kay and Mark Critchley
    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
    Producer: Guy Clarke
    Related articles:
    Inside Manchester City’s history-making fourth Premier League title in a row - The Athletic
    Manchester City’s wonderful team and the 115 charges – can the two be separated? - The Athletic
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    • 42 min
    Premier League last day and race for Europe

    Premier League last day and race for Europe

    It’s matchday 38 in the Premier League and the title race is down to the final day with Man City taking on West Ham and Arsenal up against Everton.

    The race for Europe involves the following matches: Sheffield United vs Spurs, Chelsea vs Bournemouth, Brentford vs Newcastle and Brighton vs Manchester United.

    Host: Adam Leventhal
    With: Tim Spiers and Jon Mackenzie
    Producer: Mike Stavrou
    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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    • 42 min
    What made Postecoglou so angry?

    What made Postecoglou so angry?

    Ange Postecoglou was clearly furious after Tottenham’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City.
    But what made him so upset after what was one of Spurs’ better performances in recent months?
    And was he right to be so angry?
    Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Tottenham writers Charlie Eccleshare & Jack Pitt-Brooke who are also on our Spurs pod View From The Lane..
    Producer Guy Clarke
    Executive Producer Adey Moorhead
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    • 35 min
    Can Glasner's resurgent Palace keep Olise and Eze?

    Can Glasner's resurgent Palace keep Olise and Eze?

    On Monday, The Athletic reported news of Bayern Munich’s attempt to prize Oliver Glasner from Crystal Palace for a hefty sum.

    That’s credit to the remarkable job Glasner has done since succeeding Roy Hodgson just three months ago.

    The Austrian coach has taken Palace to safety in style - but the big question is: can the club keep hold of their star players and their manager this summer?

    Host: Ayo Akinwolere
    With: Matt Woosnam and Dominic Fifield
    Producer: Mike Stavrou
    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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    • 39 min
    Would Man United & Newcastle really want the Conference League?

    Would Man United & Newcastle really want the Conference League?

    Newcastle United face Manchester United on Wednesday with both clubs competing for a place in Europe next season. 

    But is the increased strain on squads that comes with qualifying for UEFA’s lesser competitions actually worth it? 

    Or would a season out of Europe allow both sides to regroup and build again? 

    Host: Ayo Akinwolere
    With: Carl Anka and George Caulkin
    Producer: Mike Stavrou
    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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    • 46 min
    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

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