The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Phil Hay, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take y...
Arsenal face Manchester United on Sunday, looking to win consecutive away games at Old Trafford for the first time since 1979.
This week, Mikel Arteta’s side thumped PSV 7-1 in the Champions League, meaning there will be no distractions as they look to build on an impressive attacking display.
After a 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad, Ruben Amorim will not be afforded that luxury. Manchester United’s hopes of silverware and Champions League qualification rest on their Europa League campaign, will the United boss have one eye on Thursday’s second leg?
Arsenal writer Art de Roché and Manchester writer Mark Critchley join Adam Leventhal to preview Sunday’s tie.
Plus we check in with the club podcasts across The Athletic FC, setting you up for the big fixtures elsewhere.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Art de Roché, Mark Critchley
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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47:18
Can Newcastle keep hold of Isak?
Alexander Isak is one of Europe’s most prolific strikers having scored 17 goals in his last 17 games since the start of December.
The Swede has helped fire Newcastle United to Wembley and has also put them in the mix for Champions League qualification.
But the question is can they deliver the success needed to keep him at St James’ Park?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Chris Waugh and Jacob Whitehead to explore what it is that makes Isak the player he is as well as the cult hero he's become on Tyneside before exploring how difficult, or not, it may be to keep hold of him this summer.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Chris Waugh and Jacob Whitehead
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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44:09
Wirtz, Odegaard, Fernandes: What makes a talisman?
There’s a new wonderkid on the block, and his name is Florian Wirtz.
He has established himself as the man to carry the creative responsibility for Bayer Leverkusen.
But how does he measure up against the world’s best in his position?
And is there a danger in becoming over-reliant on one player to make things happen?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Phil Hay & Mark Carey
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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49:08
Has Mourinho added to Turkish football's chaos?
No matter where he’s managing, Jose Mourinho simply cannot stay out of the headlines.
His time managing in the Turkish Super Lig has seen more of the same.
So is this ‘typical Jose’? Or is he a victim of the chaos that surrounds him?
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Rory Smith & Andy Mitten
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou & Nick Thomson
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56:15
Arsenal's new sporting director: Who is in the frame?
Last week, David Ornstein reported that Arsenal are looking to conclude their search for a new Sporting Director by the end of March.
So, with the search set to conclude this month, who is the ideal candidate for the role and could this appointment be the missing link to help Arsenal finally end their wait for a Premier League title?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s football correspondent David Ornstein and lead writer for The Athletic FC newsletter Phil Hay to analyse what the Gunners are looking for and who could be the man to replace Edu in trying to help Mikel Arteta bring silverware to the Emirates Stadium.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein and Phil Hay
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Phil Hay, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories in football told by the best reporters in the business. We cut through the noise to tell you what’s really happening - and why it matters.
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