The Athletic FC Podcast

Victor Osimhen was once the hottest strikers in European football. But instead of a move to PSG or Chelsea, the 25-year-old is swapping Naples for Istanbul.So… how has Osimhen ended up at Galatasaray?Host: Ian IrvingWith: James Horncastle and Carl AnkaExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we’re focusing on the Premier League club that is rock bottom of the table after three straight losses.Meanwhile, off the pitch, their future is still up in the air.So… what now for Everton?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Paddy Boyland, Phil Hay and Matt SlaterExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we’re picking the bones out of Liverpool’s 3-0 rout of Manchester United.Arne Slot has begun life at Anfield with three wins from three, as for Erik ten Hag’s side they’ve already lost twice this season.So have Liverpool improved or are Manchester United just not the test they once were?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Manchester United writer Carl Anka and Liverpool writer James Pearce, who were at Old Trafford, to analyse the difference between the two sides and examine the start to life under Slot for Liverpool.Plus David Ornstein drops by to discuss the latest around Mohamed Salah's contract situation following his comments after the game, as well as reviewing Liverpool's transfer dealings this summer under new sporting director Richard HughesHost: Ayo AkinwolereWith: James Pearce, Carl Anka and David OrnsteinExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where each week we’ll be going deep on the biggest game of the weekend.This week — we’re focusing on Arne Slot's first serious test as Erik ten Hag's Manchester United host Liverpool at Old Trafford.Plus, we look at the fixtures elsewhere with drop ins from the club podcasts across our network.Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Tim Spiers, Jon Mackenzie, Carl Anka, James Pearce, Neil MellorExecutive Producer: Ben GreenProducer: Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the Champions League returning it’s goodbye to the group stage and that’s not the only change - you’ll probably notice they’ve dabbled with the music as well! To delve into the changes to the format Ayo Akinwolere is joined by football news reporter Matt Slater and lead writer for The Athletic FC newsletter Phil Hay.The panel get into the the new league structure, explain why it gets called "The Swiss Model" and how it will work in practice.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Matt Slater and Phil HayExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brighton have had an impressive start under their 31-year old-manager Fabian Hurzeler and an even more impressive transfer window - with £200million spent. On the show it’s tactics writer Liam Tharme and German football writer Seb Stafford-Bloor.And we’re asking… is there something exciting happening with the Seagulls this season?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Liam Tharme and Seb Stafford-BloorExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With just days left until the transfer window closes - what big moves should we look out for?So what is going to happen with Raheem Sterling and Jadon Sancho? Are Liverpool getting Federico Chiesa? And is Manuel Ugarte finally on his way to Manchester United?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: David Ornstein and Carl AnkaExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One game, one win but Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich had to leave it late to get the job done! Serge Gnabry with a late winner as they came from behind to beat Wolfsburg 3-2.So after Bayer Leverkusen ended Bayern’s run of 11 straight titles last season, can Kompany lead them back to the top?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's German football writer Seb Stafford-Bloor and Andy Jones, who watched Kompany's Burnley during his two-year stay at Turf Moor to analyse the Belgian's start to life with Bayern.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Seb Stafford-Bloor and Andy JonesExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where each week we’ll be going deep on the biggest game of the weekend.This week — we’re focusing on Unai Emery's Aston Villa, who host title chasing Arsenal on Saturday.Plus, we look at the fixtures elsewhere with drop ins from the club podcasts across our network.Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Tim Spiers, Jon Mackenzie, Jacob Tanswell, Liam Tharme, James McNicholasExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Only a week into the season but it appears Napoli boss Antonio Conte has already gone full Conte. After an opening day defeat he said his side "melted like snow in the sunshine”.So how can Napoli avoid another disappointing season after their title triumph in 2023?Is moving on Victor Osimhen and reuniting Conte with Romelu Lukaku the answer?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: James Horncastle and Jack Pitt-BrookeExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.