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Another week, another beaten opponent and another milestone notched for Nottingham Forest. They made history with six wins on the bounce with their 3-0 victory away at Wolves.
So how have Nuno Espirito Santo’s side gone from fighting relegation & PSR last campaign to being one of the very best sides in the Premier League this season?
Host: Ian Irving
Guests: Paul Taylor, Tim Spiers, Matt Slater, Mark Carey
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Video Producer: Liam Warburton
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The January transfer window is officially open!
We take you inside the market to explain the deals being worked on,
We have David Ornstein’s One To Watch, Kolo Muani, plus, ongoing interest from Arsenal and Chelsea in Nico Williams.
And fresh news today from David of a possible loan move for out of favour Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford.
Plus, we hear all about David’s excellent exclusive interview with former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, which is available to read on The Athletic right now.
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Host: Ian Irving
Guests: David Ornstein and Phil Hay
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Despite a 23-point gap between Liverpool and Manchester United, on Sunday there was nothing to separate them.
So, how did Man United unsettle Liverpool?
And with Trent Alexander-Arnold’s poor performance under the microscope, amid transfer interest from Real Madrid, is his contract uncertainty causing a distraction?
Host: Ian Irving
With: Adam Crafton and Simon Hughes
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Tifo's Jon Mackenzie and The Athletic's Nick Miller are alongside Michael Bailey ahead of Sunday's meeting between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield.
Fresh from Real Madrid outlining their interest in Trent Alexander-Arnold we also hear the thoughts of both Simon Hughes and James Pearce on the future of the England international.
Plus, Carl Anka drops in with his take on a disappointing December for Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford having suffered four successive defeats in charge of Man United.
As well as focusing on the meeting at Anfield, there's also a look at some of the Premier League's other standout games of the weekend including Arsenal's visit to Brighton, Newcastle United heading to Tottenham and Nuno Espirito Santo returning to Molineux with his in-form Nottingham Forest.
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Jon Mackenzie and Nick Miller
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Tim Spiers and Duncan Alexander join Michael Bailey for a Christmas special — reviewing the biggest moments from Boxing Day, as well as looking ahead to the next round of Premier League fixtures.
Fulham stunned Chelsea winning at Stamford Bridge for the first time in 45 years, was this a reminder that Enzo Maresca'a side are not yet the finished product?
Marco Silva's Fulham face Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth next, are these two sides optimising the fun and unpredictability of the Premier League this season?
Liverpool capitalised on Chelsea's slip up, extending their lead at the top of the table — are we witnessing another 2019/20 season?
Everything continues to go wrong for Manchester United — suffering their fourth defeat in five Premier League games as captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off — how does Ruben Amorim turn things around with in-form Newcastle United up next?
Plus, back to back wins for Wolves and new boss Vitor Pereira, Nottingham Forest's Champions League chase, and how do Arsenal replace the injured Bukayo Saka?
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Tim Spiers, Duncan Alexander
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Jay Beale
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It's been a year filled with news, moves and eyebrow raising events in the world of football and we're here to look back at them with our own Christmas countdown.
What happened this year, and how have those decisions played out?
Here to reminisce and recoil at the year it's editor-in-chief Laura Williamson and senior writer Adam Crafton.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: Laura Williamson and Adam Crafton
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
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After beating Manchester United midweek in classically chaotic fashion, Tottenham host league leaders Liverpool.
With just one clean sheet in their last 23 Premier League home games, the panel analyse why Spurs are making things so difficult for themselves.
Meanwhile Liverpool have shown a more adaptable side to their game this week, could Ange Postecoglou take a leaf out of Arne Slot’s book?
Plus, we look at the fixtures elsewhere and talk sacking season after Gary O’Neil and Russell Martin were relieved of their duties this week.
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Tim Spiers, Mark Carey
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Jay Beale
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has tested positive for a banned substance.
He has been provisionally suspended.
Both club and player have issued statements to make categorically clear that Mudryk has never “knowingly used” any banned substances.
So where does this leave Chelsea and the £62m man?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea correspondent Simon Johnson and senior writer Adam Crafton to discuss the scenario facing the Ukrainian winger.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Simon Johnson and Adam Crafton
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Guy Clarke
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It’s now one win and eight losses in 11 games for Man City after the weekend’s derby defeat to Manchester United.
So… what will it take to fix their current situation?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Sam Lee and Rory Smith
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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On Sunday, Atletico Madrid made it 11 wins on the bounce with Alexander Sorloth scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win over Getafe.
Having drawn level at the top of La Liga - next up they head to table-toppers Barcelona.
So can Diego Simeone’s new-look Atleti sustain their challenge?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined from Madrid by The Athletic's La Liga correspondent Dermot Corrigan as well as Colin Millar to analyse Atleti's red-hot form, their summer investment in the transfer market and whether their title challenge is sustainable ahead of the trip to face Barca.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Dermot Corrigan and Colin Millar
Producer: Guy Clarke
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