The Athletic FC Podcast

Last summer was the year of the big-money strikers - from Isak to Gyokeres to Sesko to Woltemade and more!

So is it fair to say they’ve struggled to live up to expectations?

And if so... why?

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Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: Oli Kay, Mark Carey, Carl Anka
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead, Guy Clarke
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson, Liam Warburton
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Liverpool spent £450m last summer yet the squad still needs major surgery, after their unconvincing 13-game unbeaten run was ended at Bournemouth on Saturday.

So how did they get their recruitment so wrong and can Arne Slot turn their fortunes around?

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Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein, Tim Spiers and James Pearce
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League is now down to four points, after losing 3-2 at home to Manchester United.

Mikel Arteta's side took a first half lead before going on to lose in front of their home fans for the first time this season.

So, is the pressure getting to Arsenal?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Art De Roche and Adam Crafton
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

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This week, The Athletic FC Tactics podcast dive into the world of home and away - discussing the tactical differences between performing in front of your own fans, and taking to the road.

What are the key elements to playing on home turf, and how does it impact what happens on the pitch?

Host: Michael Bailey
With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou

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Research article: Revising home advantage in sport – home advantage mediation (HAM) model
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Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is the Arsenal vs Manchester United.

Both sides will be going into this one full of confidence, Michael Carrick’s return to Old Trafford got off to the perfect start beating Manchester City, while Arsenal made it 7 wins from 7 games in the Champions League midweek, overpowering Inter at San Siro.

Stu James & Art de Roché join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Sunday’s clash before turning their attention to the fixtures elsewhere including Manchester City vs Wolves, Newcastle vs Aston Villa and Crystal Palace vs Chelsea.

Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Stu James & Art de Roché
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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