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**The Daily Football Briefing**

Welcome to The Daily Football Briefing from The Athletic. It’s all the football news you need in ten minutes or less. Subscribe now and you’ll never miss another story.

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Latest Episodes:

Kylian Mbappe set to leave Paris Saint Germain Feb 16, 2024

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Kylian Mbappe is leaving PSG. Peter Rutzler on the impact this will have.

How will PSG cope without him? David Ornstein thinks they will have a long list of replacements.

And is he destined for Real Madrid? Mario Cortegana has the latest between Mbappe and Madrid.

Plus, Chelsea and Manchester City men and women’s teams face off this weekend: Liam Twomey describes Chelsea’s ups and downs against the top teams in the Premier League. And Charlotte Harpur previews the huge clash in the WSL.

Host: Tim Spiers

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Kane’s quest for silverware hits another snag Feb 15, 2024

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Kane’s quest for silverware hits another snag as Bayern fall to defeat against Lazio. Rafael Honigstein was in Rome watching it all unfold.

Kylian Mbappe leads PSG to victory over Real Sociedad. Peter Rutzler tells us all about the brilliant night for the Frenchman.

Chelsea want Lyon’s manager to replace Emma Hayes. Charlotte Harpur broke the story and brings the details.

Host: Tim Spiers

Producers: Abi Paterson and Mike Zimmermann

Exec Prod: Iain Macintosh

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Man Utd target Newcastle's sporting director Feb 14, 2024

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Man United look to poach Newcastle’s Dan Ashworth. David Ornstein has the story as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS look to rebuild United.

Man City survive a brief scare in Scandinavia as Real Madrid edge Leipzig. Sam Lee was in Copenhagen as City's title defence continues and Mario Cortegana was in Germany.

Can Bayern really find their consolation in the Champions League? Mark Carey runs the rule over tonight's Champions League fixtures.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producer: Mike Zimmermann and Abi Paterson

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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The Champions League returns: why this year could spring a surprise Feb 13, 2024

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Chelsea leave it late at Selhurst Park. Simon Johnson was on hand to watch the Blues fight back against Crystal Palace and move up to tenth.

The Champions League returns. Which games should you be excited about and who are the favourites? Michael Cox previews the round of 16.

Is it now or never for Mbappe to Real Madrid? Mario Cortegana has the latest on the French striker's saga.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producer: Mike Zimmermann and Abi Paterson

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Arsenal score six in Rice's return to West Ham Feb 12, 2024

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Arsenal hit six and Man United hit form. Laurie Whitwell tells us if the race is on for Champions League qualification.

Bayer put Bayern in their Bundesliga place. Seb Stafford-Bloor raves about Leverkusen’s performance.

And Ivory Coast are AFCON champions. Jay Harris is in Abidjan for the celebrations.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Are Manchester United's Champions League hopes alive? Feb 09, 2024

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Title showdown in La Liga. Pol Ballus on the atmosphere leading up to the crucial game in Spain between Real Madrid and Girona.

Are Manchester United in a Champions League race? Mark Critchley and Joey D’Urso on the top 4 race between Aston Villa and United.

A blockbuster weekend in Serie A. James Horncastle previews the key matchups in Italy.

And two heavyweights battle for AFCON supremacy. Jay Harris ahead of Nigeria vs. Ivory Coast.

Host: Tim Spiers

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Chelsea repay Poch's trust Feb 08, 2024

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Chelsea romped to a 3-1 victory away at Villa Park in the FA Cup and repay Pochettino’s trust in his team. It was the performance of the season, says Simon Johnson. Read about it all here.

It’s Nigeria against Ivory Coast - take two - at AFCON. Jay Harris breaks down how both teams got to the Final.

Bayern Munich travel to Bayer Leverkeusen this weekend, Seb Stafford Bloor begins the Bundesliga build up.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producers: Abi Paterson and Mike Zimmermann

Exec Pros: Iain Macintosh

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Is Project Poch under pressure? Feb 07, 2024

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Poch on pressure at Chelsea. As rumours swirl around the Chelsea boss' time at the club, Liam Twomey tells us what the man himself had to say on it all. Read about it all here.

AFCON readies itself for the semi finals. Maher Mezahi previews the games.

VAR controversy ahead of pivotal match in Spain's title race. Dermot Corrigan brings us up to date ahead of Real Madrid v Girona this weekend.

Host: Adam Leventhal

Producers: Abi Paterson and Mike Zimmermann

Exec Prod: Ben Green

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Ominous City close in on Liverpool Feb 06, 2024

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It’s ominous from Man City; the title is back in their own hands. Michael Cox was at the Gtech Community Stadium to watch City come back from behind to beat Brentford. Read his thoughts here

Who’s on Barcelona’s shortlist to replace Xavi? Dermot Corrigan mulls over the Catalan club's options.

It’s getting messy for Messi-less Miami. Paul Tenorio is following Inter Miami around the globe. Read more about it here

Host: Michael Bailey

Producers: Abi Paterson and Mike Stavrou

Exec Prods: Ben Green and Iain Macintosh

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Arsenal secure crucial win over Liverpool Feb 05, 2024

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Amy Lawrence tells us about the significance of Arsenal's 3-1 victory over Liverpool, while James Pearce analyses an error-strewn and lacklustre performance by the Reds.

Carl Anka reports from Old Trafford where Manchester United put in their best performance of the season in beating West Ham 3-0. Have Erik ten Hag's side turned a corner...again?

And Matt Davies Adams, host of our Straight Outta Cobham podcast, says the locals are growing restless after Chelsea's woeful 4-2 defeat at home to Wolves.

Host: Tim Spiers

Producer: Ben Green

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