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Ten Hag retained, Ndombele dumped Jun 12, 2024

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After news broke late on Tuesday night that Erik ten Hag will be staying at Manchester United, The Athletic's David Ornstein has the inside story on why they've ~perhaps unexpectedly~ decided to keep him at the helm.

Elsewhere, Tanguy Ndombele's miserable spell at Tottenham has come to an end as the club agreed to mutually terminate his contract. The View From The Lane host Danny Kelly reflects on the whole unedifying affair.

Plus - tonsillitis at the Euros, defensive worries and Foxes closing in on their new manager...

Why don't you get involved? Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple!

Presenter: Iain Macintosh

With: David Ornstein & Danny Kelly

Producer: Lucy Oliva

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Ten Hag to stay as Man Utd manager Jun 11, 2024

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BREAKING: Erik Ten Hag will stay on as Man Utd manager! Also on today's Briefing, Dan Sheldon analyses whether - no matter what happens - Euro 2024 will be the end of the road for Gareth Southgate's spell in charge of England, while Seb Stafford-Bloor explains why Benjamin Sesko has snubbed Arsenal and the rest of the Premier League and decided to remain at RB Leipzig.

Let us know what you think. Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple.

Presenter: Iain Macintosh

With: Dan Sheldon and Seb Stafford-Bloor

Producer: Ben Green

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Will Real Madrid play in the Club World Cup? Jun 10, 2024

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Welcome to your all-new Daily Football Briefing. All summer long, Iain Macintosh will be here each and every day and in 10 minutes, he'll tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in the football universe, with the latest from the Euros and the Copa America, as well as analysis of all the day's transfer news, managerial moves and boardroom shenanigans. He won't be doing it by himself, of course. You'll hear from David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and other expert voices from The Athletic's award-winning newsroom - and we want to hear from you too. Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple.

Presenter: Iain Macintosh

With: Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero

Producer: Ben Green

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Pochettino leaves Chelsea May 21, 2024

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Liam Twomey joins a special episode of The Daily Football Briefing reacting to Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino parting ways after only one season.

Host: Iain Macintosh

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Manchester City win Premier League, Jurgen Klopp says goodbye May 20, 2024

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Manchester City make history with a 4th consecutive title. Sam Lee was at the Etihad for the historic celebrations.

Arsenal came close, but learned a lot. James McNicholas was at The Emirates.

Jurgen Klopp waves goodbye at a teary Anfield. James Pearce reflects on an emotional day in Liverpool.

And Seb Stafford-Bloor on Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten league season.

Host: Tim Spiers

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Ben Green

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Premier League title will be decided on Sunday May 17, 2024

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The title race comes down to the final day. Sam Lee talks about the nerves of Man City. Art de Roche has one eye on Arsenal’s bigger picture.

It’s farewell to Klopp at Anfield. James Pearce on Klopp’s legacy.

And the WSL title will be decided on Saturday. Charlotte Harpur sets the scene.

Host: Tim Spiers

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Premier League to vote on scrapping VAR May 16, 2024

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Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR. David Ornstein has the seismic details.

Man United win as Ten Hag makes a promise. Carl Anka was at Old Trafford.

Liam Twomey reacts to Reece James’ eventful day for his Chelsea return.

Chelsea take a big step towards a remarkable WSL title win. Jessy Parker Humphreys sets the scene for the final day of the season.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Man City are one win away from history May 15, 2024

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Man City on the brink of their fourth in a row. Sam Lee was at the tense 2-0 win against Spurs.

Fernandes set to stay at Old Trafford. David Ornstein has the details on the United captain.

George Caulkin on the importance of Newcastle finishing in a European spot.

Can Chelsea finish on a high? Liam Twomey sets the scene for the remaining two games of the season.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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All eyes on Spurs v City as Villa complete Liverpool comeback May 14, 2024

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Adam Leventhal looks back on a dramatic night at Villa Park where two late goals from Jhon Duran kept Unai Emery's side in control of their Champions League destiny. Attention now turns to Tottenham v Man City. If City win, they go ahead of Arsenal heading into the final weekend. If Spurs get the three points, they're still in with a shout of overtaking Villa and clinching fourth spot - but doing so might just hand the Premier League title to their biggest rivals. We explore the moral quandary.

Presenter: Adam Leventhal

With: Jacob Tanswell and James Pearce

Producers: Michael Zimmerman and Ben Green

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Arsenal beat Man United to take the title race to the wire May 13, 2024

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Iain Macintosh is here to kickstart your week, with news of Arsenal's victory at Old Trafford which will take the Premier League title race down to the wire. Plus, all the results from around Europe - including defeats for Dortmund and PSG - and Jessy Parker Humphreys tells us about the significance of Man United's first ever women's FA Cup win.

Presenter: Iain Macintosh

With: Seb Stafford Bloor and Jessy Parker Humphreys

Producer: Ben Green

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