The Athletic FC Podcast

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-AdamsGuests: Cerys Jones & Art De RochéExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Jay Beale & John Rogers

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 AkinwolereWith: Dermot Corrigan and Guillermo RaiExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

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 AkinwolereGuests: David Ornstein, James HorncastleExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson

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 AkinwolereGuests: Adam Crafton, Matt Slater, Henry BushnellExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson

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 AkinwolereWith: Adam Crafton & James McNicholasExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Jay Beale & Guy Clarke

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 CraftonGuest: Patrice Evra Executive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Liam Warburton and Grayson Moody 

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-AdamsGuests: Tim Spiers & Mark CritchleyExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Jay Beale & John Rogers

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 AkinwolereWith: Pol Ballus and Dermot CorriganProducers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

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 AkinwolereGuests: Carl Anka & Seb Stafford-BloorProducers: Guy Clarke, Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson