The Athletic FC Podcast

We're into the final international break before this summer’s World Cup. Harry Maguire and Kobbe Mainoo are back in the England squad while Trent Alexander-Arnold was left out by Thomas Tuchel. So, who should be on the plane come June? Host: Matt Davies-AdamsGuests: Stu James & Jack Pitt-BrookeExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Jay Beale & John Rogers

The Premier League currently and historically has seen a wide range of ownership models from local businessmen to sovereign wealth funds.But what actually makes a good owner?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Matt Slater and Andy MittenExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson

After nine years and more than 250 goals, Mohamed Salah is set to leave Liverpool.The Egyptian King has helped fire the Reds to Champions League & Premier League glory.So how much of a loss will he be, and can Liverpool replace him?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: David Ornstein, Oli Kay, Mark CareyFeaturing: John GibbonsExecutive Producers: Guy Clarke & Adey MoorheadProducers: Mike Stavrou & Jay Beale

Manchester City claimed the first silverware of the season, thanks to a Nico O’Reilly brace. For Arsenal it was another opportunity missed, but what impact will it have on the title race?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Adam Crafton & Art de RochéExecutive Producers: Guy Clarke & Adey MoorheadProducer: Jay Beale

On this episode of The Athletic FC Tactics podcast, the panel discuss an enthralling round of Champions League Round of 16 ties.From Premier League struggles and Pep Guardiola’s European record, to how good Bayern and Madrid really are.Host: Michael BaileyGuests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Duncan AlexanderProducer: Mike Stavrou 

Ahead of the Carabao Cup final, Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus sits down with The Athletic FC for an exclusive interview. In conversation with Mario Cortegana Santos and Jack Lang, they get into how his move to Arsenal came about, the team’s mentality after three consecutive 2nd places finishes and how they’re coping with the current title race. Plus, the narrative around set pieces, the differences between Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta, his love for R9 and much more.Hosts: Mario Cortegana Santos & Jack LangGuest: Gabriel JesusExec Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Jay Beale & Rachael Tinde

Arsenal and Manchester City take to Wembley for the Carabao Cup final. Will Arsenal pick up their first major trophy since 2020, or will Pep Guardiola get his hands on his fifth League Cup with the Citizens?Host: Matt Davies-AdamsGuests: Tim Spiers & Cerys JonesExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Jay Beale & John Rogers

Chelsea have been fined more than £10m and handed a suspended transfer ban for making secret payments in relation to transfers.So does the punishment fit the crime?And what precedent does this for future cases such as the 115 charges Manchester City face?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Matt Slater and Simon JohnsonExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe