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The Athletic's flagship football podcast - hosted by Adam Leventhal and Emma Paton - will be with you six days a week during the World Cup, bringing unrivalled analysis and colour from every single host city. Featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and James Horncastle, the show will takes audience inside the biggest stories in football told by the best reporters in the business. We cut through the noise to tell you what’s really happening - and why it matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes to Learn English 1375
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How do Arsenal catch Liverpool?
Sep 22, 2025 39 min<p>Arsenal have fallen five points off the pace in the Premier League, after drawing 1-1 with Man City on Sunday.</p><br><p>And in the boardroom there are changes as well, so how much do they have to do, to catch Liverpool?</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>With: David Ornstein, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater</p><p>Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead</p><p>Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe</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>
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The Preview: Arsenal vs Man City
Sep 19, 2025 39 min<p>Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is the Arsenal vs Manchester City. </p><br><p>In what is often dubbed as master vs apprentice, Mikel Arteta is looking to become the first manager to go 5 games in a row unbeaten against Pep Guardiola. </p><br><p>Mark Critchley and Nick Miller join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Sunday's clash before turning their attention to some of the fixtures elsewhere, including the Merseyside derby and Manchester United vs Chelsea.</p><br><p>Host: Matt Davies-Adams</p><p>With: Mark Critchley, Nick Miller</p><p>Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead</p><p>Producer: Jay Beale & Guy Clarke</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>
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Is Chelsea's transfer policy working?
Sep 18, 2025 37 min<p>Chelsea’s young squad were given a reality-check on their Champions League return, losing 3-1 in Munich to Bayern after two years out of the competition.</p><br><p>Prior to Wednesday night The Blues Champions League squad only had a combined 117 games in the tournament under their belts in comparison to Bayern's 860.</p><br><p>So, will a lack of experience cost them in Europe and the Premier League?</p><br><p>Host: Adam Leventhal</p><p>With: Simon Johnson and Phil Hay</p><p>Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead</p><p>Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe</p><br><p><br></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>
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Has Mbappe overtaken Vinicius as Real Madrid's main man?
Sep 17, 2025 39 min<p>Real Madrid are back to winning ways in Champions League.</p><br><p>In their 2-1 win over Marseille on Tuesday night, Kylian Mbappe shone bright, whilst Vinicius Jr was benched again.</p><br><p>So… why are the two Galacticos on such different paths right now?</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>With: Guillermo Rai & Colin Millar</p><p>Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead</p><p>Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson</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>
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Champions League preview: Who can topple PSG?
Sep 16, 2025 35 min<p>The Champions League is back this week.</p><br><p>Last season we had a switch up in format, and PSG were finally triumphant.</p><br><p>So what should we expect this time around?</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>With: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Tom Williams & Tomás Hill López-Menchero</p><p>Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead</p><p>Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson</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>
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How far can Haaland’s goals take Man City?
Sep 15, 2025 38 min<p>Man City made light work of Man United in Sunday's Manchester derby thanks to Phil Foden and a double from Erling Haaland, who now sits on 90 Premier League goals from just 101 games.</p><br><p>So how far can Haaland’s goals take Guardiola’s side this season?</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>With: David Ornstein and Adam Crafton</p><p>Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead</p><p>Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe</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>
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The Preview: Man City vs Man United
Sep 12, 2025 45 min<p>Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is the Manchester derby.</p><br><p>Despite winning five of their last eight Premier League matches against Manchester United, Manchester City failed to win either game last season for the first time since 2020-21. Despite getting the better of the Pep Guardiola last season, Ruben Amorim is looking to win sucessive Premier League matches for the first time as Manchester United manager.</p><br><p>Carl Anka, Tim Spiers and Megan Feringa join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Sunday's clash before turning their attention to some of the fixtures elsewhere, including Ange Postecoglou taking charge of his first game as Nottingham Forest boss at where else but the Emirates.</p><br><p>Host: Matt Davies-Adams</p><p>With: Carl Anka, Tim Spiers, Megan Feringa</p><p>Executive Producers: Abi Paterson</p><p>Producer: Jay Beale</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>
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Why Barcelona still can't play at Camp Nou
Sep 11, 2025 31 min<p>What do Barcelona and Post Malone have in common? </p><br><p>Neither of them can play at Camp Nou.</p><br><p>So what's going on, and will this stadium ever be ready?</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>With: Pol Ballus and Laia Cervello Herrero</p><p>Executive Producer: Abi Paterson</p><p>Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe</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>
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Why the Premier League needs English football's pyramid to thrive
Sep 10, 2025 50 min<p>So far in our series, The Future of Football, we've looked at the global game and the unstoppable power of the Premier League.</p><br><p>But away from the top flight there are 72 other professional clubs across the English Football League - and some are fighting to survive.</p><br><p>For the final instalment of the series we're joined by EFL chairman, Rick Parry, to discuss what the future holds for the EFL and what can be done to redress the balance within English football?</p><br><p>Host: Adam Leventhal</p><p>With: Matt Slater and Rick Parry</p><p>Executive Producer: Abi Paterson</p><p>Producers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson</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>
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Is the Premier League’s dominance a problem?
Sep 9, 2025 51 min<p>This summer, Premier League clubs set a new record for spending in a single transfer window at over £3bn, that’s more than La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga combined.</p><br><p>On episode two of The Future of Football, we discuss whether the strength of Premier League and the widening gap between the English game and the other top European leagues is an issue.</p><br><p>Host Adam Leventhal is joined by Matt Slater and James Horncastle to discuss the future of the English top flight and its competitors.We also hear from two experts from accounting firm Deloitte: head of sport Tim Bridge and Tim Lunn, who is director of media rights.</p><br><p>Host: Adam Leventhal</p><p>With: Matt Slater & James Horncastle</p><p>Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Abi Paterson</p><p>Producer: Mike Stavrou</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>
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Why are Forest swapping Nuno for Ange?
Sep 9, 2025 31 min<p>Nottingham Forest have sacked head coach Nuno Espirito Santo and look set to replace him with former Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou.</p><br><p>So what’s going on at the City ground? And is it the right move?</p><br><p><br></p><p>Host: Adam Leventhal</p><p>With: Tim Spiers and Matt Davies Adams</p><p>Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Abi Paterson</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>
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UEFA v FIFA & the battle for club football’s future
Sep 8, 2025 51 min<p>Welcome to The Future of Football, a special three part series asking the biggest questions shaping the game from the impact of the Club World Cup to whether anyone can keep up with the Premier League. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, which direction is the power, the politics and money around the game heading?</p><br><p>The Athletic's Matt Slater and Adam Crafton join host Adam Leventhal for episode one to discuss the direction of travel for club football.</p><br><p>We also hear from Maheta Molango, the CEO of the PFA English player’s union, on governance and burn-out, plus we’ll get the take of Ronan Evain, the executive director of Football Supporters Europe, on the contentious issue of playing domestic games abroad.</p><br><p>Host: Adam Leventhal</p><p>With: Matt Slater, Adam Crafton, Maheta Molango, Ronan Evain</p><p>Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Abi Paterson</p><p>Producers: Jay Beale, Guy Clarke, Paul Iliffe</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>
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Levy leaves Spurs & early Premier League conclusions
Sep 5, 2025 39 min<p>Huge news from north London on Thursday as Daniel Levy was removed from his role as Tottenham Hotspur’s executive chairman after almost 25 years at the club. We discuss what that means for the future of the club. </p><p>.</p><p>Also, as the Premier League takes a break, Liverpool are the only perfect side, Aston Villa can’t score and Sunderland have won more games than Manchester City!</p><br><p>We draw some hasty conclusions based on what we’ve seen so far!</p><br><p>Host: Matt Davies-Adams</p><p>With: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Oli Kay & Jay Harris</p><p>Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Abi Paterson</p><p>Producers: Jay Beale, Mike Stavrou</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>
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Is women's football still growing?
Sep 4, 2025 42 min<p>Record attendances at the Euros? Check.</p><p>65k in London to celebrate the Lionesses? Check.</p><p>Rising attendances for the WSL? Not last season.</p><br><p>So is women's football still growing?</p><br><p>Plus, Nikki Doucet, chief executive of the Women’s Professional League - who took control of the WSL in 2024, joins us ahead of the start of the new season.</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>With: Charlotte Harpur, Megan Feringa and Nikki Doucet</p><p>Executive Producer: Abi Paterson</p><p>Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe</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>
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Sesko and Gyokeres: Will they adapt to the Premier League?
Sep 3, 2025 35 min<p>Premier League clubs went BIG on striker signings this summer. But how difficult is it to adapt to England’s top flight?</p><br><p>Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha joins Ayo Akinwolere and Carl Anka to reveal what it really takes to adapt to the Premier League. From his own journey at Newcastle and Fulham to breaking down the challenges facing big-money summer signings like Sesko, Gyökeres and Isak, Louis shares unique insight into the pressures of English football and the mentality needed to succeed. Plus, Louis has his say on the current situation at Manchester United.</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>With: Louis Saha and Carl Anka</p><p>Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead</p><p>Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson</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>
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The 10 biggest moments of the transfer window
Sep 2, 2025 37 min<p>This has been a transfer window for the ages.</p><br><p>There’s been sulks, sagas and over £3billion spent by Premier League clubs. </p><br><p>Ayo Akinwolere is joined by the transfer guru himself, David Ornstein, to wrap up the window. And then, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Tim Spiers and Jacob Whitehead debate and rank the top 10 moments.</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>With: David Ornstein, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Tim Spiers and Jacob Whitehead</p><p>Executive Producer: Abi Paterson</p><p>Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson</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>
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The DealSheet with David Ornstein
Sep 1, 2025 39 min<p>David Ornstein joins Adam Leventhal, Chris Weatherspoon and JJ Bull to run through the top deals on deadline day. </p><br><p>Host: Adam Leventhal</p><p>With: David Ornstein, Chris Weatherspoon, JJ Bull</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>
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Does Isak make Liverpool unstoppable?
Sep 1, 2025 32 min<p>The summer's major transfer saga is over. Liverpool have agreed a deadline day deal for Alexander Isak.</p><br><p>A fee of £130m will help take Liverpool's summer spending over £400m. </p><br><p>So, with the imminent arrival of Isak who can compete with Liverpool?</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>With: James Pearce and Adam Crafton</p><p>Executive Producer: Abi Paterson</p><p>Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe</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>
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Should we be worried about Liverpool this season?
Aug 30, 2025 32 min<p>Liverpool have picked up six points from their first two games, but have conceded four goals... So, should Arne Slot be concerned with how his new signings are adapting to his system as they look to defend their Premier League title?</p><br><p>Jon Mackenzie and JJ Bull joined Ayo Akinwolere to delve deeper. </p><br><p>You can watch the show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSK-xIEtU8k</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>
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The Preview: Liverpool vs Arsenal
Aug 29, 2025 47 min<p>Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Liverpool vs Arsenal.</p><br><p>Arne Slot's side are without a Premier League victory over Arsenal in six matches but the Gunners haven't won at Anfield since a 2-0 victory back in 2012, a game Mikel Arteta started in midfield.</p><br><p>Tim Spiers and Megan Feringa join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Sunday's clash before turning their attention to some of the fixtures elsewhere, as sacking season looks to be on the horizon.</p><br><p>Host: Matt Davies-Adams</p><p>With: Tim Spiers, Megan Feringa</p><p>Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Abi Paterson</p><p>Producer: Jay Beale</p><p><br></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>
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How much worse can it get for Amorim and Man United?
Aug 28, 2025 42 min<p>Manchester United have been knocked out the Carabao Cup by fourth-tier Grimsby Town.</p><br><p>Three games into the season they have one point and they've spent almost £200m to get here.</p><br><p>So can Ruben Amorim survive this latest humiliation?</p><br><p>Plus we're joined by Grimsby owner Jason Stockwood to describe the night and achievement from their perspective.</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>With: Adam Crafton, Mark Critchley and Jason Stockwood</p><p>Executive Producer: Abi Paterson</p><p>Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe</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>
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Ornstein transfer latest: Mainoo, Jackson & Arsenal sales
Aug 27, 2025 40 min<p>With just days left in the transfer window, the pressure is on Premier League clubs to trim their squads.</p><br><p>Ayo Akinwolere is joined by David Ornstein and Carl Anka to discuss Manchester United’s so-called “bomb squad,” Chelsea’s long contract headaches, and Arsenal’s attempts to balance the books. Plus, could Donnarumma be on the move to Manchester City?</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>With: David Ornstein and Carl Anka</p><p>Executive Producer: Abi Paterson</p><p>Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson </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>
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Liverpool win the Isak derby - but do they need more signings?
Aug 26, 2025 34 min<p>It was a thrilling night at St James’ Park as Liverpool nicked it in the last minute thanks to teenager Rio Ngumoha. Newcastle showed spirit but it's clear their squad needs some serious work before the transfer window closes next week.</p><br><p>Ayo Akinwolere is joined by George Caulkin and Oli Kay to chat through the key talking points from the match, and later on, David Ornstein joins to give us the latest on the situation of Alexander Isak.</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>With: George Caulkin, Oli Kay and David Ornstein</p><p>Executive Producer: Abi Paterson</p><p>Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson </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>
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Can Nuno survive at Forest?
Aug 25, 2025 37 min<p>Nuno Espirito Santo says he won't walk away from Nottingham Forest after publicly throwing into doubt the state of his relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis.</p><br><p>After an explosive press conference, The Athletic revealed the breakdown in relationship between Nuno and Global Head of Football, Edu, is at the centre of the head coach's frustrations.</p><p> </p><p>So what's going on, and can it be fixed?</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>With: Adam Crafton and Daniel Taylor</p><p>Executive Producer: Abi Paterson</p><p>Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe</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>
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The biggest changes in the Premier League so far
Aug 23, 2025 29 min<p>Welcome to The Week in Football, where we dig into the biggest tactical shifts, storylines, and surprises shaping the football world over the past seven days.</p><br><p>The new season has just begun , but the Premier League has already thrown up a lot of surprises. So, which teams have changed the most tactically, and how will this shape the rest of the campaign? </p><br><p>Ayo Akinwolere is joined by JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie to find out.</p><br><p>You can also watch the show here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhigFO4g6Yo</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>
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The Preview: Newcastle vs Liverpool
Aug 22, 2025 48 min<p>Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Newcastle vs Liverpool.</p><br><p>Despite the fact he’s got about as much chance of starting up front for Newcastle on Monday as Alan Shearer, Alexander Isak’s future dominates much of the discourse around the game which marks the first meeting of these sides since the Carabao Cup final, in which Isak scored.</p><br><p>Stu James and Megan Feringa join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to what will be a fiery affair before casting their eyes on Crystal Palace versus Nottingham Forest, traditionally a very benign fixture that is suddenly rife with rancour. </p><br><p>Plus a look ahead to the first match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium as Everton face Brighton, strong starts for Manchester City and Spurs who meet at the Etihad, and another seemingly make or break game for Ruben Amorim at Craven Cottage.</p><br><p>Host: Matt Davies-Adams</p><p>With: Stu James, Megan Feringa</p><p>Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead</p><p>Producer: Jay Beale</p><br><p><br></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>
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Ornstein transfer latest: Arsenal hijack Eze to Spurs
Aug 21, 2025 30 min<p>Arsenal have hijacked Tottenham’s move for Eberechi Eze</p><br><p>So how did we get here? And could Spurs have avoided this?</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>With: David Ornstein, Adrian Clarke and Jack Pitt-Brooke</p><p>Executive Producer: Abi Paterson</p><p>Producer: Mike Stavrou, Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe</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>
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Is Maresca right to demand more Chelsea signings?
Aug 20, 2025 38 min<p>Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca wants more players - and it got us thinking… are new signings always the solution? </p><br><p>Or should coaches be more adaptable?</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>With: Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jon Mackenzie</p><p>Executive Producer: Abi Paterson</p><p>Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson</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>
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La Liga set for U.S. match - is the Premier League next?
Aug 19, 2025 45 min<p>The Spanish FA have approved the request for the La Liga fixture between Villarreal and Barcelona to be played in Miami. So what is the likelihood of the December fixture happening - and what does it mean for the Spanish game?</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>With: Adam Crafton and Matt Slater</p><p>Executive Producer: Abi Paterson</p><p>Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson</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>
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Same old Arsenal or a slow evolution?
Aug 18, 2025 36 min<p>At Old Trafford all the talk pre-match was about the new strikers on show, but in the end it was a set piece that made the difference, as Arsenal beat Manchester United 1-0.</p><br><p>So is it the same old Arsenal or can they evolve under Mikel Arteta?</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>With: Adam Crafton and Adrian Clarke</p><p>Executive Producer: Abi Paterson</p><p>Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe</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>