The Athletic FC Podcast

Manchester City have created English football history by winning a fourth consecutive top flight title.But do Pep Guardiola’s side get the recognition their achievements deserve?Does future dominance depend on how long the manager stays and is the whole debate overshadowed by the 115 charges they face for alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Man City writer Sam Lee, senior football writer Oli Kay and Manchester football writer Mark Critchley to discuss.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Sam Lee, Oli Kay and Mark CritchleyExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy ClarkeRelated articles:Inside Manchester City’s history-making fourth Premier League title in a row - The AthleticManchester City’s wonderful team and the 115 charges – can the two be separated? - The Athletic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s matchday 38 in the Premier League and the title race is down to the final day with Man City taking on West Ham and Arsenal up against Everton.The race for Europe involves the following matches: Sheffield United vs Spurs, Chelsea vs Bournemouth, Brentford vs Newcastle and Brighton vs Manchester United.Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Tim Spiers and Jon MackenzieProducer: Mike StavrouExecutive Producer: Adey Moorhead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ange Postecoglou was clearly furious after Tottenham’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City.But what made him so upset after what was one of Spurs’ better performances in recent months?And was he right to be so angry?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Tottenham writers Charlie Eccleshare & Jack Pitt-Brooke who are also on our Spurs pod View From The Lane..Producer Guy ClarkeExecutive Producer Adey Moorhead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Monday, The Athletic reported news of Bayern Munich’s attempt to prize Oliver Glasner from Crystal Palace for a hefty sum.That’s credit to the remarkable job Glasner has done since succeeding Roy Hodgson just three months ago.The Austrian coach has taken Palace to safety in style - but the big question is: can the club keep hold of their star players and their manager this summer?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Matt Woosnam and Dominic FifieldProducer: Mike StavrouExecutive Producer: Adey Moorhead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Newcastle United face Manchester United on Wednesday with both clubs competing for a place in Europe next season. But is the increased strain on squads that comes with qualifying for UEFA’s lesser competitions actually worth it? Or would a season out of Europe allow both sides to regroup and build again? Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Carl Anka and George CaulkinProducer: Mike StavrouExecutive Producer: Adey Moorhead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After recording just a second win in 17 Premier League visits to Old Trafford Arsenal have taken the title race to the final day.So can Arsenal now complete the job and win the league for the first time in 20 years, despite Man City still having the title in their hands?If they fall short, does anything need to change next season and how long without delivering a league title can Arsenal trust the process?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's football correspondent David Ornstein and Arsenal writer Jordan Campbell to analyse how Mikel Arteta has managed to build his side to this point as well as look ahead to what their next steps could look like.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: David Ornstein and Jordan CampbellExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy ClarkeRelated articlesArsenal marry progress and history with another 1-0 win at Old Trafford - The AthleticMikel Arteta hails Arsenal for opening ‘box of dreams’ on possible Premier League title - The Athletic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s matchday 37 in the Premier League and the main focus is on Manchester United vs Arsenal, another huge match in the title race.Elsewhere, Fulham host City and Nottingham Forest go up against Chelsea.Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Tim Spiers and Jon MackenzieProducer: Mike StavrouExecutive Producer: Adey Moorhead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last night in L.A. Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly said he drew positives from his side’s recent form in the Premier League.So has the Chelsea project turned a corner under Mauricio Pochettino?And has he done enough to still be in charge next season?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Simon Johnson & Liam TwomeyProducers: Guy Clarke & Jay BealeExecutive Producer: Adey Moorhead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich announced back in February that this season would be Thomas Tuchel’s last as their manager.Fast forward three months and Bayern are yet to find a replacement.Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann, Unai Emery and now Ralf Rangnick have opted to stay at their current jobs rather than join the German club.So why are Bayern struggling to fill their managerial vacancy?And who could they turn to next?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Jan Åge Fjørtoft and Seb Stafford-BloorProducer: Mike StavrouExecutive Producer: Adey Moorhead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last night, West Ham announced that David Moyes will leave the club when his contract expires in the summer.After a prolonged search for Moyes’ successor, it seems the Hammers have landed on Julen Lopetegui.So… why have West Ham chosen the former Spain, Real Madrid and Wolves manager over other candidates? And for Lopetegui himself - what is it about the project that has made him turn down the allure of Bayern Munich?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: David Ornstein and Tim SpiersProducer: Mike StavrouExecutive Producer: Adey Moorhead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.