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Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is the red card loving blues of Chelsea versus the no longer red hot reds of Liverpool.
Stu James and Megan Feringa join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Saturday’s clash before turning their attention to the fixtures elsewhere including Arsenal vs West Ham and Manchester United vs Sunderland.
Plus after losing 3-2 to FC Midtjylland at the City Ground on Thursday night Nottingham Forest fans are already turning on their new manager Ange Postecoglou, who faces a tough trip to St James’ Park on Sunday.
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Stu James, Megan Feringa
Executive Producers: Abi Paterson
Producer: Jay Beale
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Eight games into his Liverpool career Florian Wirtz is yet to score or assist.
So why the slow start and how long will he take to adapt to the Premier League?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Seb Stafford-Bloor and Kev Hatchard
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Crystal Palace are flying.
They’re the FA Cup holders, they’re in Europe and they’re on an 18-game unbeaten run across all competitions.
So… what is the secret behind their success?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Reuben Pinder and Jon Mackenzie
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Graham Potter is the latest manager to be shown the door at West Ham.
In comes a new challenger - Nuno Espírito Santo.
But do West Ham’s problems go beyond their manager?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Roshane Thomas and Benji Lanyado
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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It’s 17 defeats in 33 Premier League games for Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United after Saturday's latest defeat at Brentford.
So, how much more misery can they take?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton and Oli Kay
Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead and Abi Paterson
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Newcastle vs Arsenal.
Eddie Howe's side have won each of their last three home games against Arsenal in all competitions without conceding a single goal, and are looking to make it four in a row for the first time since August 1969. With Liverpool five wins from five, will anything but a win keep Mikel Arteta's title hopes alive?
Oli Kay and Jacob Whitehead join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Sunday's clash before turning their attention to the fixtures elsewhere.
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Oli Kay, Jacob Whitehead
Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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FIFA have discussed making the 2030 World Cup a 64-team tournament.
So who actually wants it and could it really happen?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton, Phil Hay and Felipe Cardenas
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Ousmane Dembele scooped the Ballon d’Or on Monday night.
His 35 goals helped PSG clinch their first ever Champions League.
So how did he evolve from a promising winger to a ruthless goalscorer?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tom Williams
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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Aston Villa are currently 18th in the Premier League and have scored just one goal so far.
So is the team really "lazy” or does Unai Emery need to change?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jacob Tanswell and Dan Bardell
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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Arsenal have fallen five points off the pace in the Premier League, after drawing 1-1 with Man City on Sunday.
And in the boardroom there are changes as well, so how much do they have to do, to catch Liverpool?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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