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Arsenal are top of the Premier League - four points ahead of Bournemouth in second.
It was an important win for them against Crystal Palace on Sunday, with Liverpool, Man City and Chelsea also losing.
Mikel Arteta’s side have conceded just three times in nine games, so does a solid defence win you titles?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Mike Stavrou and Paul Iliffe
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After eight games, RC Strasbourg sit 3rd in Ligue 1, two points behind league leaders Marseille and just one point behind European champions PSG.
Today we’re bringing you a special episode sitting down with the man at the helm, Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior.
In conversation with Ayo Akinwolere and Carl Anka, the panel discuss RC Strasbourg’s incredible start to the season, Rosenior's management style, working in a multi-club ownership model and the importance of representation, diversity and role models.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Co-Host: Carl Anka
With: Liam Rosenior
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Aston Villa vs Manchester City.
Stu James and Tim Spiers join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Sunday's clash before turning their attention to the fixtures elsewhere including Arsenal vs Crystal Palace, Brentford vs Liverpool, Manchester United vs Brighton, and Everton vs Spurs.
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Stu James & Tim Spiers
Executive Producers: Abi Paterson & Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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Barcelona were set to play Villarreal in Miami in December.
That’s now been cancelled. Today, we explain why.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Dermot Corrigan and Matt Slater
Featuring: James Horncastle
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Life after Alexander Isak has been hit and miss for Newcastle.
But in Nick Woltemade, have they already found the key to Newcastle's fortunes this season?
And in terms of Isak, why is he struggling after that record-breaking £125million summer move to Liverpool?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Chris Waugh, Oli Kay, Andy Jones
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Mike Stavrou and John Rogers
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Manchester United’s first victory at Anfield since 2016 was a massive moment for the club.
But how does Ruben Amorim ensure this isn’t another false dawn?
The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell and Mark Critchley join host Ayo Akinwolere to discuss the win over Liverpool, Harry Maguire, Matheus Cunha, the Brighton fixture this weekend and Amorim’s future.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Laurie Whitwell and Mark Critchley
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Mike Stavrou and John Rogers
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After just 39 days, Nottingham Forest have sacked Ange Postecoglou.
He recorded no wins in his eight games in charge.
Sean Dyche is set to succeed him, will he do any better?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein, Paul Taylor and Dan Kilpatrick
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Today we speak to one of the best players to have graced the Premier League, İlkay Gündoğan.
The iconic former Manchester City midfielder sat down with The Athletic's Jordan Campbell to discuss playing under Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp, City's treble-winning team and his future plans.
With: Jordan Campbell & İlkay Gündoğan
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Mike Stavrou and Paul Iliffe
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Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is for many, the marquee match up in English football, Liverpool vs Manchester United.
Oli Kay and Megan Feringa join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Sunday's clash before turning their attention to the fixtures elsewhere including Fulham vs Arsenal, Spurs vs Aston Villa, and the hotly anticipated Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth.
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Oli Kay, Megan Feringa
Executive Producers: Abi Paterson & Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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The transfer window may not be open but the industry is still moving behind the scenes.So what do agents actually do?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by the Athletic’s Stu James and James Featherstone, agent of Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Stu James and James Featherstone
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Mike Stavrou and Paul Iliffe
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