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For the second time this season Arsenal saw off rivals Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 in the north London derby.
But having dropped points against Brentford and Wolves what does a win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium prove about Arsenal's ability to embrace the pressure ahead of the title run-in?
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Art de Roché, Jay Harris and Adam Crafton
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke, Jay Beale and Liam Warburton
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Arsenal head up the road to Tottenham for a massive North London Derby.
Can Igor Tudor start his Spurs career with a big win to help lift the mood, or will Arsenal get back on title track?
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
Guests: Art de Roché & Dan Kilpatrick
Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Guy Clarke
Producers: Jay Beale & John Rogers
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With so many big clubs potentially in the market for a new manager this summer.
So, what actually is the hardest coaching job in football?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Carl Anka
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Real Madrid’s 1-0 Champions League play-off first-leg win at Benfica on Tuesday night was overshadowed by alleged racist abuse suffered by goalscorer Vinicius Junior.
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Jay Harris and Dermot Corrigan to break down what happened, discuss the reaction and what might happen next.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: Jay Harris, Dermot Corrigan
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson
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Marseille’s season is in danger of spiralling after the departure of Roberto De Zerbi as head coach.
So why did his spell come to an end so suddenly?
And could the Italian return to the Premier League?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: Tom Williams, Liam Tharme
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson
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Spurs have appointed Igor Tudor as interim head coach.
So why him, and how does it affect their summer plans?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: James Horncastle, Jay Harris, Adam Crafton
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Jay Beale
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This week — The Athletic FC Tactics podcast are talking tactical trends… from low blocks, to headed clearances and the return of long-range screamers.
Host: Michael Bailey
Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey, Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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England have extended Thomas Tuchel’s contract beyond the 2026 World Cup.
So why has this happened now, and with sacking season in full flow, how does this impact the wider managerial market?
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
Guests: Tim Spiers & Oli Kay
Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Guy Clarke
Producers: Jay Beale & John Rogers
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Sean Dyche has become the third manager to be sacked by Nottingham Forest this season, following Wednesday night's goalless draw at home to Wolves.
Former Wolves head coach Vitor Pereira is in pole position to succeed Dyche and would follow on from Nuno Espirito Santo and Ange Postecoglou as the other men to have taken charge of Forest this season.
Sitting just three points above the relegation zone, can a fourth manager of the season save Forest from the drop?
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Paul Taylor, Nick Miller and Tim Spiers
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke, Jay Beale and Paul Iliffe
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Thomas Frank has been sacked by Tottenham Hotspur after a miserable eight months in charge.
A run of just two league wins in 17 Premier League matches spelled the end for the Dane.
So who do they turn to next? And can that person fight off the very real threat of relegation?
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
Guests: Seb Stafford-Bloor, Dan Kilpatrick
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead, Guy Clarke
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson, Liam Warburton
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