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Jude Bellingham’s Real Madrid aren’t the only team upstaging the mighty Barcelona this season…
The Catalans are already nine points behind league leaders Girona - and the goals have dried up for star striker Robert Lewandowski too.
So, is Xavi on borrowed time in the dugout. Why is Barca president Joan Laporta interfering in team selection?
And if they were to make a change - would they have to look further than the long-list of talented coaches all to emerge from the Spanish region of San Sebastian?
Produced by Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides
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Four weeks on from being hit with a record Premier league points deduction, Everton's fighting spirit is undeniable...
After four wins on the bounce, the Toffees already clear of the drop-zone - and in fact - if their appeal was successful they'd be firmly in the race for European football.
So how has Sean Dyche masterminded their escape, and with a takeover and the January transfer window looming - are they out of trouble just yet?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein, Jacob Whitehead and Everton correspondent Patrick Boyland to discuss.
Produced by Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides
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Adam Levethal returns to preview Matchweek 17 of the Premier League!
The weekend is headlined by table-topping Liverpool taking on Manchester United. Will Jurge Klopp’s side dish out another 7-0 thumping to The Red Devils at a slightly larger Anfield?
Then we switch our minds to the Dyche derby as Everton’s manager returns to Turf Moor. Will the in-form Toffees come unstuck at Vincent Kompany’s Clarets?
And finally a whistle stop of other interesting storylines - will Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United win back to back games? Why are Chelsea the worst team not to be relegated in the Premier League in the past 12 months? How do Newcastle Utd refocus after their draining European exit against a re-energised Fulham?
Host: Adam Leventhal
Guests: Jacob Whitehead, Tim Spiers, Jon Mackenzie.
Producers: Adam Jones & Steve Hankey
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Newcastle United's dreams of Champions League progress ended in failure as AC Milan mounted a second half comeback to knock them out.
Newcastle's focus will now be to get back into the competition via the Premier League despite missing key players due to injury as well as Sandro Tonali, the player they signed from AC Milan, suspended until next season.
Why did Newcastle’s European campaign fail, what’s happening with Tonali and what room for manoeuvre do they have in January?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Newcastle United writer - and Pod on the Tyne regular - Chris Waugh and our Italian Football writer James Horncastle.
Produced by Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Man United are out of Europe, 10 points off top spot in the Premier League and it’s not even Christmas…
In normal circumstances, any Manchester United manager would be under almost unbearable pressure…
So why aren’t the club going to sack Erik ten Hag just yet?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton, Man United writer Laurie Whitwell and our German football writer Raphael Honigstein
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino may want to spend MORE money this January…
So, after almost a billion pounds in transfer fees already, could there really be another spending spree?
And how much progress has actually been made at Chelsea under Pochettino?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Adam Crafton & our Chelsea writer Liam Twomey - also a regular on our Chelsea podcast ‘Straight Outta Cobham’
Produced by Adonis Pratsides and Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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After beating Man City on Wednesday night, Aston Villa backed that up against Arsenal on Saturday, seeing off Mikel Arteta's side 1-0 at Villa Park.
Having won 15 games in a row at home, Unai Emery has now taken Villa to within two points of the Premier League summit.
So what is possible for Aston Villa this season and should they be considered title contenders?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein, Aston Villa writer Jacob Tanswell and Data Writer Thom Harris to discuss Villa's remarkable transformation under Emery.
Produced by Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Adam Leventhal returns to preview Matchweek 16 of the Premier League!
The weekend is headlined by a clash between table-topping Arsenal and surprise-package Aston Villa. Can Villa extend their winning run at home to 15 games?
Then we ask what's going wrong at Manchester City? The Champions are without a win in four matches and have only managed three in their last nine.
And finally it's a tour of some other interesting storylines - will Manchester United continue their mini-renaissance vs Bournemouth? Will Steve Cooper still have a job by Monday? And how high can Everton climb even with their points penalty?
Host: Adam Leventhal
Guests: Joey D'Urso, Oli Kay
Producer: John Rogers
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After Manchester City fell to defeat at Villa Park on Wednesday night, Pep Guardiola's side slipped to fourth in the Premier League and six points off pace-setters Arsenal.
So what is going wrong at City, is it a glitch in the matrix or are their problems more serious?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Mark Critchley, Pol Ballus and Thom Harris to explore and examine City's winless run as it stretched to four games in the Premier League.
Produced by Guy Clarke
Additional Production by Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Despite a 5-0 win over Sheffield United on the weekend, Vincent Kompany’s Burnley were beaten again this week & remain in Premier League relegation zone...
Kompany has revolutionised their playing style, but does a ‘stubborn’ commitment to one way of playing hold back too many managers in the Premier league?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Tim Spiers, Andy Jones and journalist and former Arsenal midfielder Adrian Clarke to discuss.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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