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Chelsea have been fined more than £10m and handed a suspended transfer ban for making secret payments in relation to transfers.
So does the punishment fit the crime?
And what precedent does this for future cases such as the 115 charges Manchester City face?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Matt Slater and Simon Johnson
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Chelsea are out of the Champions League after an 8-2 humbling at the hands of PSG.
So where does such a damaging defeat leave head coach Liam Rosenior?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: James Allcott, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jay Harris
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Mike Stavrou & Paul Iliffe
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With 12 wins, six draws and 12 defeats in the Premier League - Newcastle have been struggling to find consistency this season.
So a year on from their historic Carabao Cup win at Wembley - are Eddie Howe’s side actually progressing?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: Jacob Whitehead & George Caulkin
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Mike Stavrou & Nick Thomson
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Once again, boos rang around Anfield as Liverpool drew 1-1 with Spurs.
After missing the chance to go 4th, is it Champions League qualification or bust for Arne Slot?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton & Simon Hughes
Executive Producer: Guy Clarke & Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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Manchester United welcome Aston Villa to Old Trafford for a massive game in the race for Champions League football.
Can the Red Devils bounce back from their first loss of the Michael Carrick era against the out of form Villains?
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
Guests: Tim Spiers & Mark Critchley
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Jay Beale & John Rogers
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For all the talk of Premier League dominance in Europe no English sides won in this week's Champions League.
So, ahead of the second legs next week is this just a blip or a rude awakening?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Liam Twomey and James McNicholas
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Things aren't getting any better for Tottenham or Igor Tudor, after their 5-2 Champions League last 16 first leg loss to Atletico Madrid.
Four games, four defeats, 14 goals conceded and a goalkeeper subbed after 17 minutes.
So, what next for Spurs & Tudor?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein, Jay Harris & Simon Hughes
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson
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PSG dominated club football last season - finally winning the Champions League.
But this year they’ve not yet hit the heights.
So can they step up and defend their European title?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: Tom Williams, Carl Anka
Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead, Guy Clarke
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson
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Arsenal and Man City are still in all four competitions after reaching the last eight of the FA Cup.
It's the latest two sides have ever still been in the hunt of the quadruple in English football history.
So could we see one of those sides win the lot?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Oliver Kay and Duncan Alexander
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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On this week’s episode of The Athletic FC Tactics podcast, the panel discuss football’s new rules!
They talk the increased remit of VAR, throw-in countdowns and our own suggestions for new football laws.
Host: Duncan Alexander
Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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