The Athletic FC Podcast

On this week’s Athletic FC Tactics podcast, the panel discuss Bruno Fernandes, who is on the cusp of breaking the Premier League record for most assists in a single season. So why hasn’t the record been beaten in more than 20 years? And what’s the secret behind Fernandes’ creative genius? Host: Michael Bailey Guests: Michael Cox & Mark Carey Producer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Already relegated Wolves host relegation-threatened Tottenham - can De Zerbi's side finally pick up some momentum against the league's bottom team? Elsewhere, with Man City in FA Cup action, Arsenal have the chance to leapfrog them back to the top of the table at home to out of form Newcastle. Host: Matt Davies-Adams Guests: Cerys Jones & Art De Roché Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Jay Beale & John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 years after winning the Premier League title Leicester City have been provisionally relegated to England’s third tier. So, how have the Foxes gone from fairytale to failure? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Rob Tanner, Matt Slater and Jordan Halford Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s David Ornstein and Liam Twomey, reacting to the news that Chelsea have parted ways with head coach Liam Rosenior after just 106 days in charge of the club. Host: Ayo Akinwolere Guests: David Ornstein & Liam Twomey Featuring: Dean Ashton, Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead Producers: Guy Clarke & Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Champions League football is slipping further from Chelsea’s grasp after a damaging 3-0 defeat to Brighton. They’ve now lost five league games in a row without scoring for the first time in 114 years. So how much worse can Chelsea’s season get? Host: Ayo Akinwolere Guests: Dean Ashton, Liam Twomey, Cerys Jones Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead Producers: Mike Stavrou, Guy Clarke, Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spurs’ nightmare season shows little sign of improving. After West Ham’s draw with Crystal Palace - they remain two points from safety with five matches to go. So does De Zerbi have enough time to save Spurs? Host: Ayo Akinwolere Guests: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Dan Kilpatrick Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After defeat at the Etihad, Arsenal have lost control of the title race. Man City can go top of the Premier League with a win at Burnley on Wednesday night. So, after 22 years of waiting have Mikel Arteta's side blown their chance at the title? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: David Ornstein & Adam Crafton Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Jay Beale & Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, The Athletic FC Tactics podcast diiscuss the huge Premier League title clash between Manchester City and Arsenal. Can Mikel Arteta finally get the better of his old mentor? Or will Pep Guardiola pull yet another tactical rabbit out of his hat? Host: Michael Bailey Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Liam Tharme Producer: Mike Stavrou, Si Watts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Napoli’s Aurelio De Laurentiis is one of European football’s most outspoken and recognisable owners and this week he’s been telling Adam Crafton all about his plans to revolutionise football - including a European Super Championship. They also discuss his relationship Antonio Conte - who guided Napoli to last season's Serie A title the subject of Filmauro's 'Ag4in' documentary. Plus, De Laurentiis shares his thoughts on the influence agents have within the game whilst also discussing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's move from Napoli to Paris Saint-Germain. This interview is also available to watch on The Athletic FC Podcast YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The top two face off in a massive game in the title race. Will Man City continue their excellent recent form, or can Arsenal spring a surprise at the Etihad? Host: Matt Davies-Adams Guests: Cerys Jones & Art De Roché Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Jay Beale & John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Champions League knockout classic, that Real Madrid for once lost out in! Elimination at the hands of Bayern Munich, they’re staring at a second successive trophyless season for the first time in 16 years. So just how broken are Real Madrid? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Dermot Corrigan and Guillermo Rai Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The managerial merry-go-round has started up again! The latest mover is Andoni Iraola, who is leaving Bournemouth at the end the season. So what next for Iraola and the Cherries? And how will this move impact the managerial market? Host: Ayo Akinwolere Guests: David Ornstein, James Horncastle Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With fewer than 60 days before the World Cup begins - the eye-watering cost of tickets remains a contentious issue. So will this be the most expensive football tournament ever? And if so, who is this World Cup actually for? Host: Ayo Akinwolere Guests: Adam Crafton, Matt Slater, Henry Bushnell Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Arsenal slumped to defeat Man City closed the gap at the top of the Premier League with a statement win on Sunday. Defeat to Bournemouth now makes it three losses in four in all competitions for Mikel Arteta's side. So, are Arsenal losing their nerve, again? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Adam Crafton & James McNicholas Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Jay Beale & Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming up today, we have a truly special interview. Manchester United legend Patrice Evra in conversation with The Athletic’s Adam Crafton. They cover a huge amount of ground, including his relationship with ‘the boss’ Sir Alex Ferguson, the highs and lows of his Champions League final appearances and his take on whether Michael Carrick should be handed the United job permanently. Host: Adam Crafton Guest: Patrice Evra Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Liam Warburton and Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea welcome Manchester City to Stamford Bridge. Can the Citizens keep the pressure on in the title race? Elsewhere Arsenal host Bournemouth, Manchester United face local rivals Leeds, and Roberto De Zerbi begins his Tottenham tenure away to Sunderland. Host: Matt Davies-Adams Guests: Tim Spiers & Mark Critchley Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Jay Beale & John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After more than 20 years of waiting - Atletico Madrid have won at Camp Nou and it was Barca target Julian Alvarez who played a starring role! So - does his performance underline their determination to sign the Argentine? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Pol Ballus and Dermot Corrigan Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry Kane’s 49th goal of the season helped Bayern Munich to victory in the Bernabeu. Luis Diaz and Michael Olise played a starring support role. With a front three to be feared - are Vincent Kompany’s side the best in Europe? Host: Ayo Akinwolere Guests: Carl Anka & Seb Stafford-Bloor Producers: Guy Clarke, Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After losing 4-0 at the Etihad, Liverpool’s season is at risk of unravelling. With so much uncertainty surrounding the club's hierarchy, are FSG allowing Liverpool to drift? Host: Ayo Akinwolere Guests: Simon Hughes & Matt Slater Producers: Jay Beale & Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weekend see's FA Cup quarter-final action as squads return from the international break. Manchester City host Liverpool in a mouthwatering tie, and one that will be Mohammed Salah's final trip to the Etihad Stadium as a Red. Host: Matt Davies-Adams Guests: Cerys Jones & Andy Jones Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Jay Beale & John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.