The Athletic FC Podcast

After losing at the Emirates, Chelsea have dropped to sixth.They’ve also registered a £342m loss in their accounts.So, can Chelsea afford to miss out on Champions League qualification?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Matt Slater & Liam TwomeyExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Jay Beale, Guy Clarke, Liam Warburton

Arsenal host Chelsea in their second London derby in the space of a week.Can the Gunners take momentum from a brilliant win at Tottenham last time out, or will Chelsea put the brakes firmly back on Arsenal’s title charge? Host: Matt Davies-AdamsGuests: Art de Roché & Cerys JonesExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Jay Beale & Xavi Bird

Despite being 10 points clear in Serie A, Inter have been knocked out the Champions League by Bodo/Glimt.Juventus followed suit on Wednesday night meaning Italy’s only round of 16 representative is Atalanta.So, is Italian football in crisis or this season's performance just a blip?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: James Horncastle and Tomas Hill Lopez-MencheroExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Guy Clarke, Jay Beale and Paul Iliffe

This season, plenty of managers have talked themselves into trouble.Oliver Glasner angered Crystal Palace fans by telling them to “stay humble”.And Ruben Amorim got sacked shortly after public criticism of Man United.So just how powerful are a manager’s words?Host: Ayo AkinwolereGuests: Charlie Eccleshare, Jack Pitt-BrookeExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson

The Michael Carrick era at Manchester United has got off to a flying start.So how has he done it?And what would it take for him to get the job permanently?Host: Adam LeventhalGuests: Mark Critchley, Adam CraftonExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson

For the second time this season Arsenal saw off rivals Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 in the north London derby.But having dropped points against Brentford and Wolves what does a win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium prove about Arsenal's ability to embrace the pressure ahead of the title run-in?Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Art de Roché, Jay Harris and Adam CraftonExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Guy Clarke, Jay Beale and Liam Warburton

Arsenal head up the road to Tottenham for a massive North London Derby. Can Igor Tudor start his Spurs career with a big win to help lift the mood, or will Arsenal get back on title track? Host: Matt Davies-AdamsGuests: Art de Roché & Dan KilpatrickExecutive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Guy ClarkeProducers: Jay Beale & John Rogers

With so many big clubs potentially in the market for a new manager this summer.So, what actually is the hardest coaching job in football?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Carl AnkaExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

Real Madrid’s 1-0 Champions League play-off first-leg win at Benfica on Tuesday night was overshadowed by alleged racist abuse suffered by goalscorer Vinicius Junior.Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Jay Harris and Dermot Corrigan to break down what happened, discuss the reaction and what might happen next.Host: Ayo AkinwolereGuests: Jay Harris, Dermot CorriganExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson