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Brighton have had an impressive start under their 31-year old-manager Fabian Hurzeler and an even more impressive transfer window - with £200million spent.
On the show it’s tactics writer Liam Tharme and German football writer Seb Stafford-Bloor.
And we’re asking… is there something exciting happening with the Seagulls this season?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Liam Tharme and Seb Stafford-Bloor
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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With just days left until the transfer window closes - what big moves should we look out for?
So what is going to happen with Raheem Sterling and Jadon Sancho?
Are Liverpool getting Federico Chiesa?
And is Manuel Ugarte finally on his way to Manchester United?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein and Carl Anka
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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One game, one win but Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich had to leave it late to get the job done! Serge Gnabry with a late winner as they came from behind to beat Wolfsburg 3-2.
So after Bayer Leverkusen ended Bayern’s run of 11 straight titles last season, can Kompany lead them back to the top?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's German football writer Seb Stafford-Bloor and Andy Jones, who watched Kompany's Burnley during his two-year stay at Turf Moor to analyse the Belgian's start to life with Bayern.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Seb Stafford-Bloor and Andy Jones
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where each week we’ll be going deep on the biggest game of the weekend.
This week — we’re focusing on Unai Emery's Aston Villa, who host title chasing Arsenal on Saturday.
Plus, we look at the fixtures elsewhere with drop ins from the club podcasts across our network.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Tim Spiers, Jon Mackenzie, Jacob Tanswell, Liam Tharme, James McNicholas
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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Only a week into the season but it appears Napoli boss Antonio Conte has already gone full Conte. After an opening day defeat he said his side "melted like snow in the sunshine”.
So how can Napoli avoid another disappointing season after their title triumph in 2023?
Is moving on Victor Osimhen and reuniting Conte with Romelu Lukaku the answer?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: James Horncastle and Jack Pitt-Brooke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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So Manchester City have now reached agreement with Ilkay Gundogan over a free transfer from Barcelona.
So is it a no-brainer for City to bring back a player they let go just 12 months ago?
And why are Barca willing to allow one of their best players to leave so soon?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Sam Lee and Pol Ballús
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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It felt like a host of top clubs would be queuing up to sign Brentford striker Ivan Toney this summer.
He’s been linked with a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League
But where is the interest from Premier League clubs for the England international?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jay Harris and Liam Tharme
Additional reporting: Laurie Whitwell, James McNicholas, Sam Lee
Producers: Abi Paterson & Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Once again we’re asking what is going on at Stamford Bridge.
So after being unhappy at being left out for the season opener.
What now for Raheem Sterling at Chelsea?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Oli Kay and Liam Twomey
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where each week we’ll be going deep on the biggest game of the weekend.
This week — Opening week! — we’re focusing on the ever-changing Chelsea, who host Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday.
Plus, which Chelsea player would start for City, and a look at the fixtures elsewhere with drop ins from the club podcasts across our network.
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Tim Spiers, Jon Mackenzie, Liam Twomey, Sam Lee
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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After missing out on European football last season, it’s been a summer of uncertainty at Newcastle United.
Changes in the boardroom have seen Eddie Howe lose a key ally in Amanda Staveley and with a new Sporting Director Newcastle are yet to truly flex their strength in the transfer market.
So will Newcastle do the business they need and is the manager’s position vulnerable?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Newcastle United writer Chris Waugh and The Athletic FC's lead newsletter writer Phil Hay to analyse the changes at St James' Park with football correspondent David Ornstein sharing the latest on their pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Chris Waugh, Phil Hay and David Ornstein
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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