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Premier League Countdown - Manchester City

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Premier League Countdown - Liverpool

Adam Leventhal hosts a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, counting down to the return of the Premier League, with every episode focusing on a different team...In this episode, The Athletic's Liverpool writers, Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside him to talk about the prospect of clinching a first top-flight title in 30 years... behind closed doors. Plus, how Klopp &amp; his squad will react to missing out on striker Timo Werner, as well as, the Merseyside Derby - which WILL take place at Goodison Park after all. <p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Premier League Countdown - Leicester City

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Premier League Countdown - Everton

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Premier League Countdown - Crystal Palace

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Andy Cole opens up on racism & Arsene Wenger on football's role in society

<p>The Athletic's  David Ornstein is joined by one of the leading strikers in Premier League history as Andy Cole opens up on the issue of racism in football and the wider world.</p><p>Amy Lawrence discusses her exclusive interview with Arsene Wenger with words from the man himself.</p><p>The Athletic's Liverpool writer James Pearce details why Timo Werner is not on his way to Anfield. </p><p>To read their work and plenty more as we build-up to the return of Premier League, EFL, Spanish and Italian football, make sure you subscribe and download The Athletic app if you haven’t already - access is free for 30 days by going to <a href="www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman">www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman</a></p> <p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Premier League Countdown - Chelsea

<p>Adam Leventhal hosts a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, counting down to the return of the Premier League, with every episode focusing on a different team.<br><br>In this episode Adam is talking Chelsea with The Athletic's Liam Twomey. They discuss how the impending arrival of Timo Werner will affect Abraham &amp; Giroud, the other players who could be on their way out the door after these 9 games, and whether 4th place is the priority or the pursuit of a trophy could still be a realistic goal this season.</p><p>Sign up to The Athletic <a href="theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman">here</a> for access to Liam Twomey's unrivalled Chelsea coverage and get a 30 day free trial</p> <p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Premier League Countdown - Burnley

<p>Adam Leventhal hosts a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, counting down to the return of the Premier League, with every episode focusing on a different team.<br><br>In this episode we look at Burnley with The Athletic's Andy Jones. They discuss the remaining ambition for Sean Dyche's side this season with safety secured, plus they look at the future of Joe Hart, the progress of Dwight McNeil and ponder just how loud Dyche will be in those empty stadiums.</p><p>Sign up to The Athletic now for access to Andy Jones' unrivalled coverage of Burnley and also get the best football writing across the Premier League. </p><p>Head to <a href="theathletic.co.uk/ornsteinandchapman">theathletic.co.uk/ornsteinandchapman</a> for a 30 day free trial.</p> <p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Werner to Chelsea: The Inside Story

<p>The Athletic's Adam Leventhal hosts a special bonus podcast to bring you the inside story of how Chelsea have landed Timo Werner from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig so long a transfer target for Liverpool. Adam is joined by Athletic’s football correspondent David Ornstein, German football writer Rafa Honigstein and Liam Twomey who covers Chelsea. Details include how calls with Frank Lampard helped convince Werner to choose Chelsea, how his Liverpool dream wasn’t possible in the timeframe and how Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was also an option for Chelsea.</p><p> </p><p>Liam, David and Rafa have contributed to an incredibly detailed piece on this Werner story that you can read over on The Athletic now, If you’re not already a subscriber, you can sign up right now and take advantage of our 30-Day Free Trial by going to <a href="www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman">www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman</a> to enjoy the best football writing anywhere, just as the season makes its return.</p> <p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Premier League Countdown - Brighton

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Premier League Countdown - Bournemouth

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Premier League Countdown - Aston Villa

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Premier League Countdown - Arsenal

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Pogba not first choice for Real Madrid & Fabrice Muamba on Sancho protest

<p>The Athletic's David Ornstein is joined by our Spanish football writer Dermot Corrigan to discuss why Paul Pogba is unlikely to move to Spain this summer, shares notes on how La Liga has handled their own Project Restart and reveals why Mauricio Pochettino believes he is one of the Premier League's most influential coaches.</p><p> </p><p>Fabrice Muamba, former Premier League midfielder now an executive at the PFA joins us to share his insight on what the players are feeling ahead of football’s return and shares his thoughts on Jadon Sancho's powerful message of solidarity towards those protesting against the killing of George Floyd.</p><p> </p><p>The Athletic's Matt Slater shares his notes on the EFL's plans for the Championship to return on June 20 and why some clubs feel it is too soon.</p> <p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Premier League to restart on June 17th - All you need to know

<p>The Athletic's David Ornstein, Matt Slater &amp; Adam Leventhal bring you a special update on the latest news surrounding the Premier League's announcement that top-flight football will return on Wednesday June 17th, with details from the lengthy meeting that took place on Thursday where clubs thrashed out the latest steps in Project Restart</p><p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

How the Glazers run United plus Arsenal & Project Restart mailbag

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Sancho & Werner transfer update plus Premier League plans surprise inspections

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Future of Football: Does football take the fans for granted?

<p>Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's George Caulkin, Andy Mitten and Liam Twomey to look at the relationship between football and the fans.  </p><p>Do clubs take the loyalty of their supporters for granted? Is the matchday experience as good as it could be? How is the nature of being a fan changing? Has the influence of social media been a positive or negative influence on the way we support our teams?  </p><p>All this discussed and more on the Future of Football</p><p>Subscribe to The Athletic <a href="theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman">here</a> and get a 90 day free trial</p> <p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Sean Dyche On The Return Of Football - Exclusive

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Future of Football: Why would anyone want to own a football club?

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Exclusive: club doctors' email to Premier League revealed

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Players unsure of return & United change approach on Director of Football

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Future of Football: Growing the Women's Game

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Kevin De Bruyne - Exclusive Interview

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Player of the Year: The Shortlist

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The *Unofficial* Team Of The Year

As The Athletic gears up for Awards Night this Sunday, host Adam Leventhal assembles a panel of writers to discuss who should make it into our Premier League Team Of The Year! ... Reckon they're close? <p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Most Underrated Player: The Shortlist

Host Adam Leventhal brings you a bonus O&amp;C podcast, all about the 6 names on The Athletic shortlist for 'Most Underrated Player'... Senior Writer Dom Fifield, Southampton reporter Carl Anka &amp; Leicester correspondent Rob Tanner present their arguments.<p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Newcastle Takeover, Arteta Targets Defender & Young Player Award Shortlist

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Future of Football: The EFL and its fight for survival

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Arsenal players reject wage cuts & Phil Bardsley interview

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