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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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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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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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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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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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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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Will Arsenal or City slip up in the title race?
It’s matchday 36 in the Premier League and the title race is once again the main focus. Arsenal host Bournemouth while Man City go up against Wolves.
Elsewhere, in the relegation battle, it’s Luton vs Everton, Burnley vs Newcastle and Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Tim Spiers, Andy Jones and Jordan Campbell
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Customer Reviews
Bring Dan Bardell back!
I refrain from giving this show a five-star rating only because of the weekend preview which is unlistenable. Awful. I haven’t finished a single episode. I loved the odds on last season show (even though I’m not a betting man) and especially the weekend quizzes which I always paused the pod to try and answer. I literally looked forward to Fridays. Bring Dan Bardell and the crew back, please.
Ayo’s hosting has been consistently excellent. He brings in the right guests and maintains a positive atmosphere, although at times he could delve deeper into challenging questions.
While most journalists associated with the show are impartial, there are a couple of exceptions. George Caulkin’s comparison of Newcastle’s history to Manchester United’s and Simon Hughes’ assertion that Liverpool winning the Premier League would rank among the greatest achievements ever has to be one of the worst takes for me. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions though.
Into The Detail
Best football podcast for getting into the details of the game. Great contributors.
Still solid, but was better last year
Ayo is a decent replacement for Mark Chapman on the daily show, but please bring back Dan Bardell for the weekend preview. I really looked forward to the weekend preview when Dan hosted it, but it’s pretty much unlistenable now. Way too much crap banter.