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With just days left in the transfer window, the pressure is on Premier League clubs to trim their squads.
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?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein and Carl Anka
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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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.
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.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: George Caulkin, Oli Kay and David Ornstein
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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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.
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.
So what's going on, and can it be fixed?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton and Daniel Taylor
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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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.
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?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie to find out.
You can also watch the show here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhigFO4g6Yo
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Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Newcastle vs Liverpool.
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.
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.
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.
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Stu James, Megan Feringa
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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Arsenal have hijacked Tottenham’s move for Eberechi Eze
So how did we get here? And could Spurs have avoided this?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein, Adrian Clarke and Jack Pitt-Brooke
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou, Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca wants more players - and it got us thinking… are new signings always the solution?
Or should coaches be more adaptable?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jon Mackenzie
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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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?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton and Matt Slater
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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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.
So is it the same old Arsenal or can they evolve under Mikel Arteta?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton and Adrian Clarke
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Welcome to The Preview from The Athletic FC, where every Friday we’ll look ahead to the weekend’s Premier League action.
This week it’s all about the start of the season and the big one at Old Trafford – well, it was the big one 10 years ago – it’s Manchester United vs Arsenal.
Tim Spiers and Stu James join Matt Davies-Adams to discuss Amorim and Arteta’s attempts at an A star start, before casting a beady eye over the fixtures elsewhere.
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Stu James, Tim Spiers
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Jay Beale
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