The Athletic FC Podcast

This week across The Athletic we’re focusing on the people that own the 20 clubs that make up the Premier League.So who are they? How much does it cost? and what do they get in return?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Matt Slater and Adam Crafton is assess and debate how the nature of Premier League ownership has changed since the league's inception.Phil Buckingham also drops in to discuss his article on how much each ownership group has invested since taking control of their respective clubs as well as the impact the likes of Abu Dhabi's wealth has had at Manchester City.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Matt Slater, Adam Crafton and Phil BuckinghamExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re eleven games into the season, today we’ll be assessing the table – and asking the question – is the quality of the Premier League the best it’s ever been? Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Tim Spiers, Nick MillerExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England have had nine players drop out of their squad ahead of their matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland.Captain Harry Kane is not impressed speaking out about the importance of playing for the national team.So is Kane right? Outside of major tournaments is international football respected?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Phil Hay, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Chris Waugh and Nick MillerExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roma have sacked a second manager in less than two months and are now in talks to bring former coach Claudio Ranieri out of retirement.So… can Ranieri stabilise the turbulent Italian club?And what is the latest on Roma’s owners, The Friedkin Group, and their proposed takeover of Everton?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: James Horncastle and Paddy Boyland Executive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami crashed out of the MLS Cup in the first round of the playoffs.So what now for Messi and Miami after being granted a place in the Club World Cup?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Felipe Cardenas and Phil HayExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After another defeat Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou was quick to accept responsibility following their 2-1 home loss to Ipswich Town.So why are the Spurs so inconsistent and what can they do to fix it? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Charlie Eccleshare and Phil Hay to analyse Spurs' start to the season with Jon Mackenzie also dropping in to analyse their underlying numbers in comparison to last season's lightning-fast start.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Phil Hay, Charlie Eccleshare and Jon MackenzieExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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As demonstrated in the Champions League this week Viktor Gyokeres is European football's in-form striker.The Sporting striker's hat-trick against Man City puts him on 23 goals in all competitions already this season.So, after failing to break through at Brighton, could Gyokeres finally be ready for the Premier League?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Liam Tharme and Mark Carey to look at the numbers behind Gyokeres incredible season while David Novo, from Portuguese publication Record, gives the perspective from Portugal.Plus, former Coventry City assistant manager Adi Viveash also shares his account of working with the Swedish striker closely and helping to develop his game prior to his move to Sporting.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Liam Tharme, Mark Carey, David Novo and Adi ViveashExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edu has resigned as Arsenal’s Sporting Director and is expected to join Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis’ portfolio of clubs.So why has Edu left the Gunners at a critical point of their project under Mikel Arteta?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: David Ornstein and Art de RochéExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While their rivals faltered around them on the weekend, Arne Slot’s machine increased their lead at the top of the Premier League.As Xabi Alonso, who was the early favourite to replace Jurgen Klopp, arrives at Anfield in the Champions League… how different might life have looked for both Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: James Pearce and Seb Stafford-BloorExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.