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After Manchester City's 3-1 victory in Copenhagen, David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to discuss the talking points from the game. They hear from Guardiola on the team's style, shape and performance - and debate whether the 3-1 win is enough to rest players for the second leg ahead of a busy fixture schedule.www.lmtpod.comA longer version of this episode is available earlier and ad-free via subscription on Memberful.Email: hello@LMTpod.comWebsite: www.LMTpod.comTwitter: @LMTpodInstagram: @LMTpodTikTok: @LMT_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee inside the Etihad to discuss the game they had both just witnessed against Everton. They look at the shape and structure of the team, as Guardiola made changes - plus they focus on Haaland's goals and the performance of Phil Foden.www.lmtpod.comA longer version of this episode is available earlier and ad-free via subscription on Memberful.Email: hello@LMTpod.comWebsite: www.LMTpod.comTwitter: @LMTpodInstagram: @LMTpodTikTok: @LMT_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Better late than never! David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to reflect on Manchester City's win at Brentford.There's focus on Phil Foden and a look at Guardiola getting the shape and structure to fit everybody's availability.www.lmtpod.comA longer version of this episode is available earlier and ad-free via subscription on Memberful.Email: hello@LMTpod.comWebsite: www.LMTpod.comTwitter: @LMTpodInstagram: @LMTpodTikTok: @LMT_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Manchester City have scored at Spurs! The Athletic's Sam Lee was covering the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and he joins David Mooney right after the final whistle to discuss the game.www.lmtpod.comA longer version of this episode is available earlier and ad-free via subscription on Memberful.Email: hello@LMTpod.comWebsite: www.LMTpod.comTwitter: @LMTpodInstagram: @LMTpodTikTok: @LMT_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With the winter break in full flow and with the news that City's Chief Football Operations Officer is leaving to join Manchester United as CEO, David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to look into the move the what the implications are in the coming weeks, months and years.www.lmtpod.comA longer version of this episode is available earlier and ad-free via subscription on Memberful.Email: hello@LMTpod.comWebsite: www.LMTpod.comTwitter: @LMTpodInstagram: @LMTpodTikTok: @LMT_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Following Manchester City's stoppage time win over Newcastle, David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to discuss the major talking points. They hear from Oscar Bobb, while also looking at the Norwegian's performance. Plus they discuss City's options off the bench for the game and the changes Pep Guardiola made.www.lmtpod.comA longer version of this episode is available earlier and ad-free via subscription on Memberful.Email: hello@LMTpod.comWebsite: www.LMTpod.comTwitter: @LMTpodInstagram: @LMTpodTikTok: @LMT_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Manchester City finish 2023 with a solid, if unspectacular, win over Sheffield United... but it might have been just what the doctor ordered. David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to discuss it - focusing on Oscar Bobb, plus City cutting out individual errors. www.lmtpod.comA longer version of this episode is available earlier and ad-free via subscription on Memberful.Email: hello@LMTpod.comWebsite: www.LMTpod.comTwitter: @LMTpodInstagram: @LMTpodTikTok: @LMT_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Manchester City return to action in the Premier League with a hard-fought win at Goodison Park. David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to reflect on how they turned a 1-0 half time deficit into a 3-1 full time victory. Plus, they focus on Phil Foden's performance.www.lmtpod.comA longer version of this episode is available earlier and ad-free via subscription on Memberful.Email: hello@LMTpod.comWebsite: www.LMTpod.comTwitter: @LMTpodInstagram: @LMTpodTikTok: @LMT_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
That's five trophies won for Manchester City in the calendar year 2023. David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to discuss the win over Fluminense in the final of the Club World Cup. Plus, they talk about what winning the competition means for Guardiola and for the club.www.lmtpod.comA longer version of this episode is available earlier and ad-free via subscription on Memberful.Email: hello@LMTpod.comWebsite: www.LMTpod.comTwitter: @LMTpodInstagram: @LMTpodTikTok: @LMT_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After Manchester City's win in the Club World Cup semi-finals against Urawa Red Diamonds, David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to discuss some key performers, including Jack Grealish, Matheus Nunes, Mateo Kovačić and Oscar Bobb.www.lmtpod.comA longer version of this episode is available earlier and ad-free via subscription on Memberful.Email: hello@LMTpod.comWebsite: www.LMTpod.comTwitter: @LMTpodInstagram: @LMTpodTikTok: @LMT_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There's no such thing as a quiet game against Spurs these days... Join David Mooney and the Athletic's Sam Lee to discuss Manchester City's issues of control, missing chances and conceding easily.www.lmtpod.comA longer version of this episode is available earlier and ad-free via subscription on Memberful.Email: hello@LMTpod.comWebsite: www.LMTpod.comTwitter: @LMTpodInstagram: @LMTpodTikTok: @LMT_podHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Manchester City have made it 100 wins in European competition - and David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to discuss how they did it against Young Boys. They discuss the news that John Stones is injured again and they focus on the performances of Jack Grealish and Phil Foden.www.lmtpod.comA longer version of this episode is available earlier and ad-free via subscription on Memberful.Email: hello@LMTpod.comWebsite: www.LMTpod.comTwitter: @LMTpodInstagram: @LMTpodTikTok: @LMT_podHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After Manchester City's 6-1 home win over Bournemouth, David Mooney and the Athletic's Sam Lee discuss the performance - with a big focus on Jeremy Doku, after his goal and four assists helped City run the show.www.lmtpod.comA longer version of this episode is available earlier and ad-free via subscription on Memberful.Email: hello@LMTpod.comWebsite: www.LMTpod.comTwitter: @LMTpodInstagram: @LMTpodTikTok: @LMT_podHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After a dominant Manchester Derby victory for Manchester City, David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to discuss how Pep Guardiola's side took United apart. They focus on the roles of Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden, take a look at what Josko Gvardiol did well, and analyse Erling Haaland's movement off the ball.www.lmtpod.comEmail: hello@LMTpod.comWebsite: http://www.LMTpod.comTwitter: @LMTpodInstagram: @LMTpodTikTok: @LMT_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Manchester City got back to winning ways at home to Brighton on Saturday - and The Athletic's Sam Lee sits down with David Mooney to discuss where the game was won. They look at controlling the match against a team of Brighton's style and strengths. They also discuss what different qualities Jeremy Doku and Jack Grealish bring to the team - and Guardiola explains his choices of what he wants in specific games.Email: hello@LMTpod.comWebsite: http://www.LMTpod.comTwitter: @LMTpodInstagram: @LMTpodTikTok: @LMT_podHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A bit of an unlucky defeat to head into the international break leaves a few questions need answering. David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to reflect on what might have been, Guardiola's game-plan for the trip to Arsenal, and why there's (actually) not that much to worry about.www.lmtpod.comA longer version of this episode is available earlier and ad-free via subscription on Memberful.Email: hello@LMTpod.comWebsite: www.LMTpod.comTwitter: @LMTpodInstagram: @LMTpodTikTok: @LMT_podHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Manchester City are out of the Carabao Cup after a 1-0 defeat at Newcastle. David Mooney and The Athletic's Sam Lee reflect on the performance and focus in on some individuals who haven't seen much action this season who were given the chance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Perhaps it was harder than it needed to be, but Manchester City got the job done against Nottingham Forest. David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to discuss the 2-0 victory.www.lmtpod.comA longer version of this episode is available earlier and ad-free via subscription on Memberful.Email: hello@LMTpod.comWebsite: www.LMTpod.comTwitter: @LMTpodInstagram: @LMTpodTikTok: @LMT_podHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A comfortable win in the end for Manchester City over Red Star Belgrade. David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to look at what that game (and the season so far) tells us about City's new approach to attacking.www.lmtpod.comA longer version of this episode is available earlier and ad-free via subscription on Memberful.Email: hello@LMTpod.comWebsite: www.LMTpod.comTwitter: @LMTpodInstagram: @LMTpodTikTok: @LMT_podHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A difficult afternoon at West Ham, but still Manchester City had what they needed to get the three points. David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to discuss the talking points from the game: Jeremy Doku's performance, how he compares to Jack Grealish & unpredictability vs. control.www.lmtpod.comA longer version of this episode is available earlier and ad-free via subscription on Memberful.Email: hello@LMTpod.comWebsite: www.LMTpod.comTwitter: @LMTpodInstagram: @LMTpodTikTok: @LMT_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Now the transfer window has closed and we know what Manchester City's squad will look like for the first half of the season, David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to analyse whether the set-up is stronger or weaker than in previous years.www.lmtpod.comA longer version of this episode is available earlier and ad-free via subscription on Memberful.Email: hello@LMTpod.comWebsite: www.LMTpod.comTwitter: @LMTpodInstagram: @LMTpodTikTok: @LMT_podHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Blue Moon Podcast returns for the 2023-24 season. David Mooney is joined by City fan Chris Higginbottom and One Football's Dan Burke to reflect on pre-season and look ahead to the new term - and the Community Shield match with Arsenal. Gunners fan Michael Keshani also joins the show to give insight into how set-up Mikel Arteta's side are for the coming months. The Athletic's Sam Lee has been speaking to the players on the pre-season tour to get to the bottom of how Pep Guardiola keeps his team hungry for more success. We also hear from the Man City Fans Foodbank Support group and the 1894 Group about the issues surrounding this weekend's trip to Wembley - boycotts, kick-off times and a screening of the game at Band on the Wall. ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast
Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha and The Athletic's Sam Lee join David Mooney for episode 7 of Let Me Talk Details.How do journalists and footballers deal with 'Football Twitter' and what's like it being out of favour with your manager?www.lmtpod.comA longer version of this episode is available earlier and ad-free via subscription on Memberful.Email: hello@LMTpod.comWebsite: www.LMTpod.comTwitter: @LMTpodInstagram: @LMTpodTikTok: @LMT_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha, The Athletic's Sam Lee and David Mooney feature in episode 6 of Let Me Talk Details.Everything on & off the pitch from City beating Inter to win the Champions League in Istanbul.www.lmtpod.comA longer version of this episode is available earlier and ad-free via subscription on Memberful.Email: hello@LMTpod.comWebsite: www.LMTpod.comTwitter: @LMTpodInstagram: @LMTpodTikTok: @LMT_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jimbo gathers Charlie Eccleshare, Jay Harris and Benji Lanyado together, as verdicts are handed down in the Premier League. Manchester City are champions for the 5th time in 6 seasons. The Athletic's Sam Lee tells us about a season that wasn't plain sailing, with dressing room problems that needed to be fixed. Nottingham Forest are safe after beating Arsenal. Who will join them in the Premier League next season - Everton, Leicester or a Leeds side without any fight? West Ham are in the Conference League final. We discuss Declan Rice and the enigma that is Knollsy. Arne Slot might be the man for Spurs as the Seagulls complete a wonderful season by qualifying for Europe. Two-time champion Michael Cox takes on Jay in the Inter Totally Cup. Plus why we love Roberto Firmino and why Harry Kane is even better than we think. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Man City are champions, with Sam Lee (04.00) • PART 2a: Forest 1-0 Arsenal (24.00) • PART 2b: West Ham 3-1 Leeds, Knollsy and the battle to stay up (29.00) • PART 2c: Farewell Declan Rice? (37.00) • PART 3a: Bye bye Bobby Firmino (41.00) • PART 3b: Brighton are in Europe (46.00) • PART 3c: Tottenham 1-3 Brentford (49.00) • PART 4: Inter Totally Cup - Harris v Cox (58.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1.99 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Back in '99, Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United won a historic treble - The Premier League, FA Cup & Champions League - Despite Roman Abramovich's millions and the genius of Arsenal's 'Invincibles', no one in English football has been able to do it since. Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee, Amy Lawrence and Andy Mitten to discuss Manchester City's chance at Premier League 'immortality'… How much luck was involved in Man United's famous season and what would it mean to their city rivals to stop them at Wembley in this year's FA Cup final? And do Arsenal have to beat City at the Etihad this week to win the league? Produced by Adonis Pratsides Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vincent Kompany has led Burnley back to the Premier League in impressive fashion but is he destined for even greater things? Mark Chapman is joined by the Athletic's Sam Lee & Andy Jones to assess Kompany's potential to join the ranks of the elite, with Pep Guardiola already talking him up as a future Manchester City manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Athletic's Sam Lee joined Joe Molloy on The Football Show to discuss Erling Haaland's five goal haul against Leipzig in the Champions League, their Premier League title race with Arsenal and Cancelo's future. Football with Sky.
David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to reflect on City's 3-1 win at Arsenal - and the club's return to the top of the Premier League table. Produced by David Mooney. *** • Building a bet just got easier! Visit livescorebet.com to find out more about how to make your selections today! 18+ only Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
So the Premier League has waged a war with its serial Champions, Manchester City - but what is rule W51, could City suffer a points deduction this season or even be stripped of past titles? Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and Matt Slater to explain... What have Man City allegedly done wrong, how long is this all going to take, why there is an Arsenal fan on the independent panel and the significance of a postponed government White Paper on football's ability to govern itself. Plus, what lessons we can draw from recent controversy in Serie A, cycling and rugby too. Produced by Adonis Pratsides *** • Get 6 months of Babbel language learning for free when you purchase a 6 month subscription by entering the code ATHLETIC at babbel.com/play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to look at an extraordinary start to the week - as City are charged for alleged rule-breaking by the Premier League. Produced by David Mooney. *** • Take your business to the next level and sign up today for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/always Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A PFA Team of the Year regular and an ever-present figure in back-to-back title-winning seasons for Manchester City - So how has Joao Cancelo ended up on loan at Bayern Munich, just hours before the January transfer window closes? Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and Pol Ballus to explain... A burning desire to start every game and a history of flare-ups with coaching staff, our panel reveal a sense of inevitability about Cancelo's Man City exit. Plus, why Pep Guardiola's ruthless streak is significant, the difficulties of trying to manage a 'super-squad', how likely a return to the Etihad is this summer and why Bayern Munich were so quick to pounce. Produced by Adonis Pratsides Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to look at the factors going into Joao Cancelo's departure from Manchester City - and where the move leaves the club for the rest of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to look over Pep Guardiola's comments after the win against Spurs - and to see if he saw what he wanted to in the aftermath of the win over Wolves. Produced by David Mooney. *** • Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to take your business to the next level at shopify.com/always • Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/epl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recorded at the Etihad after City's 4-2 victory over Spurs, David Mooney is joined by a range of guests -- including The Athletic's Sam Lee, BBC Radio Manchester's Mike Minay, The Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan, and the Manchester Evening News's Simon Bajkowski to reflect on a crazy game. We also look at some of the worst refereeing decisions City have been on the receiving end of, after Marcus Rashford was deemed not interfering with play in the Manchester Derby -- plus ESPN's VAR expert Dale Johnson explains the process of why the video assistant didn't advise a check on that goal. Matt Cooper from Talking Wolves joins the show to discuss their form ahead of the meeting at the Etihad on Sunday. And, after a fiery press conference from Pep Guardiola, we take a look at the message he's hoping to send to his players.
After a disappointing Manchester Derby, David Mooney and The Athletic's Sam Lee are joined by Jim, who runs @City_Tactics on Twitter, to discuss the evolution of the team's playing style - and examine the reasons why Guardiola's side will never go back to the sort of style they played in 2017-2019. Produced by David Mooney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to reflect on what went so badly wrong at Southampton. Issues with the personnel, the structure and control are all covered - plus a look ahead to the Manchester Derby on Saturday. Produced by David Mooney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee for the last show of 2022. They reflect on the conversations around Erling Haaland and Jack Grealish at Leeds, plus focus on Rico Lewis after his last two impressive displays. Produced by David Mooney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As Manchester City return to action, David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and former City defender Nedum Onuoha to discuss who will be available for the game with Liverpool and how tiredness will (or won't) affect the team. Produced by David Mooney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and Pol Ballus to reflect on the 2-1 defeat to Brentford - plus a look at the bigger picture of the title-race and City's position going into the Premier League's break for the World Cup. Produced by David Mooney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
City fan David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and Pol Ballus to discuss two very contrasting styles that City have come up against recently and the methods with how they have dealt with them. Brighton pressed high and went man-for-man, Leicester dropped deep and cut out the spaces - and both left City with work to do. We analyse how Guardiola got the better of both teams. Produced by David Mooney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee & Oli Kay to reflect on that titanic battle that saw Liverpool see off Manchester City at Anfield. Pep Guardiola suggested afterwards that his side get a bit of a raw deal at Anfield - is he right? Also, we'll cross to Spain to look back on an El Clasico victory for Real Madrid that puts Barcelona manager Xavi under pressure with The Athletic's Deromot Corrigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's football correspondent David Ornstein. They discuss Man City's demolition of United with The Athletic's Sam Lee with news on a new contract on the cards for Phil Foden. The Athletic's Wolves writer Steve Madeley tells has all the details as to why Bruno Lage was sacked and we hear how the influence of agent Jorge Mendes at the club who could be lined up as the Wolves manager. David also has news on Chelsea's pursuit of RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and Pol Ballus to review City's 6-3 win over Manchester United in the Derby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and Pol Ballus to preview the upcoming Manchester Derby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and Pol Ballus to discuss the criticism and praise of Jack Grealish and look more specifically about what his role in City's team is and whether he's being judged too harshly on his statistics alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ian Iriving is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to discuss the two sides to the Jack Grealish debate – and why they are both right. Andy Naylor explains how and why Brighton appointed Roberto de Zerbi as their new manager. Nick Miller on the mounting pressure on Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper & Leciester City boss Brendan Rodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Athletic's Sam Lee joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM as a magical goal from Erling Haaland proved the difference for Man City as they beat Dortmund 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to look back over why City found it so difficult to get going against Borussia Dortmund -- while Pol Ballus interviews Manuel Akanji. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and Pol Ballus to look at how Manchester City are controlling matches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Athletic's Sam Lee and Pol Ballus join host David Mooney to review the 4-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday and to discuss the news that Bernardo Silva will be staying in Manchester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Athletic's Sam Lee joined Eoin Shehan and Ger Gilroy on #OTBAM to discuss Erling Haaland's performance against West Ham, how he's adapting to life at Manchester City, and the extra dimension he gives the Premier League champions. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and Pol Ballus to discuss the new signings at City, after they were unveiled to the fans on Sunday.
David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and Pol Ballus to answer your questions on the latest transfer stories around City.
David Mooney rounds off the season with The Athletic's Sam Lee with a whistle-stop tour of the 2021-22 campaign. The pair talk mental strength, defining success, Guardiola's dominance of the Premier League... and also look in-depth at that 3-2 win over Aston Villa.
That's a wrap on the Premier League season. Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke look back on a great final day and a great campaign. The title race is on a knife edge for a couple of hours but Man City eventually come from 2-0 down against Villa to retain the title. The Athletic's Sam Lee recounts a fuzzy afternoon at the Etihad where City show their character and personality. Leeds survive but how will they fare next season? Is Jesse Marsch too manic? Will they struggle along with Southampton? Burnley exit the Premier League so we look back on some of our favourite Clarets memories from the last 5 seasons. Spurs finish 4th with Kane, Kulusevski and Son on fire and with Cristian Romero arguably one of the players of the season. Kylian Mbappe is staying at PSG as Tom brings us the latest from a seismic weekend in Paris. Plus the pitch invasion problem, the first half invincibles, our highlights of the season and ranking Dean, Moss and Atkinson RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: What a final day (02m 00s) • PART 1b: Sam Lee on City's triumph (09m 00s) • PART 1c: Liverpool 3-1 Wolves & the pitch invasion problem (17m 30s) • PART 2: Leeds stay up, Burnley go down (29m 00s) • PART 3a: Kylian Mbappe stays at PSG (40m 00s) • PART 3b: Spurs pip Arsenal to 4th (49m 00s) • PART 3c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (54m 00s) • PART 4: Highlights of the season (63m 00s) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally GET IN TOUCH: • follow us on Instagram • find us on Facebook • send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE: • check out thetotallyfootballshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead of Manchester City's final game of the 2021-22 season and with the Premier League title on the line, David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to discuss the talking points. City know three points against Aston Villa will do it, fans are nervous, the narratives are building... so what's the situation?
David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to look back on a week that saw City bounce back from defeat in Madrid with a 5-0 thumping over Newcastle. With news of Erling Haaland close to joining, and with ongoing talk about the pressures on the squad and their mentality, the pair discuss the validity of certain criticisms levelled at the club this week.
From the airport in Madrid, The Athletic's Sam Lee joins David Mooney to react to Wednesday night's defeat in the Champions League semi-final for Manchester City.
The Athletic's Sam Lee reacts to City's 4-3 win over Real Madrid with a bonus podcast straight after the final whistle from inside the Etihad.
The Athletic's Sam Lee joined Eoin and Ger on #OTBAM to preview the Champions League semi-final first leg between Manchester City and Real Madrid, Pep Guardiola's future and City's transfer targets this summer. #OTBAM with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow.
David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to focus on Gabriel Jesus - after a show of what he can do against Watford... Four goals, an assist and he won the penalty. He's in a good moment, but with big interest from Arsenal, a short time left on his contract and the prospect of Erling Haaland, what's in store for his future?
Kelly Cates & the 5 Live commentary team review a big evening of Premier League football as Arsenal won 4-2 at Chelsea and Manchester City returned to the top of the table after a 3-0 win at home to Brighton. There was drama for Everton as a last minute equaliser earned them a 1-1 draw at home to Leicester & Newcastle picked up another home victory under Eddie Howe as they beat Crystal Palace 1-0. TIME CODES: 00:46: Alistair Bruce-Ball and Glenn Murray discuss Arsenal's 4-2 victory at Stamford Bridge as the Gunners move level on points with Tottenham in their pursuit for a top-four finish. Also hear from Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel as well as Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah as he scored a brace to help secure his side the three points. 13:40: John Murray and the Athletic's Sam Lee discuss Manchester City's 3-0 win over Brighton which saw the Premier League champions return to the top of the table a point above Liverpool. City manager Pep Guardiola gives his thoughts on the victory for his side. 23:37: John Acres and Clinton Morrison talk to Kelly about Everton's dramatic late equaliser at home to Leicester to secure a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park. Hear Frank Lampard's thoughts on the result and performance, as well as Everton podcaster Matt Jones. 36:15: Commentator Lee Blakeman reports on Newcastle's 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at St James' Park including interviews with the Magpies manager Eddie Howe and Eagles' boss Patrick Viera.
The Athletic's Sam Lee is joined by former City defender Nedum Onuoha to discuss the reports that Erling Haaland has agreed terms with Manchester City. They look at what he'll bring to the club, and how success will be judged for the hottest prospect in European football. Plus...Nedum answers some of your questions.
David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee after a battle-and-a-half at Atletico Madrid to pick apart the talking points from the game.
David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to review a pulsating game at the Etihad between the Premier League's top two, with Manchester City keeping their point advantage at the top of the table. A blood and thunder performance that showed how tight this title race is - and will continue to be... and an exhilarating performance.
David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to reflect on Manchester City's 2-0 win at Burnley. They also look ahead to the tie with Atletico Madrid and dissect why Guardiola was in such a good mood on Saturday evening.
The Athletic's Sam Lee joins City fan David Mooney to discuss how Guardiola's management style has changed during his tenure at the Etihad. Pep himself says he's become less dramatic - how has that influenced things both on and off the pitch?
The Athletic's Sam Lee and City fan David Mooney discuss the influence that Ilkay Gundogan and Phil Foden have at City. Both have had interesting seasons, with fans wanting to see more of one and more from another - so how well have they been playing and what have their roles been this term?
The Athletic's Sam Lee joins host and City fan David Mooney to reflect on the impact of two youngsters - James McAtee and Liam Delap - in City's 4-1 win over Fulham. They also look at how Jack Grealish is settling in and compare his first season to what happened to one of this season's stars, Riyad Mahrez.
City fan David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to round up the end of a quiet transfer window for Pep Guardiola's side. They discuss Julian Alvarez's role at his new club, a contract extension for Joao Cancelo and some possible further extensions - plus Raheem Sterling's return to the team is put into focus.
Was Ronaldo ever going to join Manchester City? Journalist Sam Lee from The Athletic chats to Pundit Jay, Mykez and Jay Motty about the true story behind CR7's return to United. The lads also take a look at City's result at Southampton, United's last minute win over West Ham and the latest transfer rumours for Manchester's biggest clubs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
City fan David Mooney is joined by the Athletic's Sam Lee to reflect on the 1-1 draw at Southampton - and Pep Guardiola's comments that the performance was a lot better than many people seemed to think.
It's our 100th show - and to celebrate, David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee plus special guests Jim, who runs @city_tactics, and former City defender Nedum Onuoha. They discuss what made City control the game against Chelsea and they examine the narrative that City are boring to watch.
The Athletic's Sam Lee joins David Mooney - along with special guest Jim, or @City_Tactics on Twitter - to break down what Guardiola has done to reinvent his City team, after the 2019-20 season didn't go to plan. They discuss the changes the manager made to his set-up and system to reclaim the title in 2020-21 - and then to put his side top of the table at this moment in time.
The Athletic's Sam Lee joins City fan David Mooney to reflect on City's position at the top of the Premier League at Christmas - and the records that Guardiola broke in the 4-0 win over Newcastle.
The Athletic's Sam Lee joins City fan David Mooney to reflect on City's 7-0 drubbing of Leeds, focusing on the performances of Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish and Rodri - plus they discuss the end of Sergio Aguero's playing career.
David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to look back on how City took full control of the Derby match at Old Trafford. They also look at how the season is going at the latest international break.
David Mooney is joined by the Athletic's Sam Lee to dissect City's issues when their system doesn't get the results it normally does. They also look at Grealish's impact, plus look ahead to the coming Manchester Derby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to look at Raheem Sterling's form for City - and work out how he can get back to the devastating form he was in between 2017 and 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host and City fan David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to reflect on the talking points from City's three tough away games, culminating in a 2-2 draw at Liverpool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and the former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha to reflect on the dominant performance at Stamford Bridge - and to look at how the club will cope with the bogey ground that is Anfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to reflect on a hard-fought win at Leicester and a tough Champions League group that gets underway this week. The pair look at how recent performances could bode well for the campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Athletic's Sam Lee joins host and City fan David Mooney to look on who is coming through the Academy set-up at City - and how likely they are to get first team minutes this season. Plus, they look at the value of loans away from the club for youngsters, compared to staying and training with the first team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Athletic's Sam Lee joins host David Mooney to discuss why City didn't sign Ronaldo, whether they'll be able to go the season with Torres and Jesus (among others) as forward options, and whether they'll go back in for Kane, Haaland or Mbappe next summer to replace Aguero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
City fan David Mooney discusses what went wrong in the Champions League final with The Athletic's Sam Lee - as they try to work out why Guardiola made the changes he did. Sam also gives the latest on how the squad could change over the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Manchester City will be the favorites when they take on Chelsea in the Champions League Final on Saturday in Portugal. And while City's march to the final now feels almost inevitable, especially on the heels of yet another Premier League title, it's easy forget that this team was floundering in the middle of the pack just six months ago. The Athletic's Sam Lee joins us today to explain how the team turned their season around, thanks in large part to three key players, and what another Champions League title would mean for manager Pep Guardiola's legacy.More from Sam Lee:https://theathletic.com/2555687/2021/05/11/slower-attacks-and-a-code-of-honour-inside-story-of-how-guardiolas-manchester-city-took-back-control-of-english-football/
The Athletic's Sam Lee joins City fan David Mooney to discuss the upcoming Champions League final. Pep Guardiola and Ilkay Gundogan both looked relaxed in the pre-match media conferences, so how much is that feeling running through the squad? What impact will the recent defeats to Chelsea have on their mindset? Why has this Champions League season gone so much better for City? And will the referee - with his history with Guardiola - affect the game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to reflect on Sergio Aguero's last game at The Etihad for Manchester City. It was an emotional day for everyone involved and they discuss how the game turned out to be the perfect send off. There's also a look at what comes next for City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Athletic's Sam Lee joins David Mooney to reflect on why Pep Guardiola made the choices he did with his line-up and tactics against Chelsea - and discuss if it was actually the right way to approach the game. How much strength in depth do City actually have given the performances with their rotated side? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to look back on how City made it through comfortably to their first Champions League final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Athletic's Sam Lee joins City fan David Mooney to review City's fourth League Cup success in a row. With PSG on the horizon, though, focus quickly turns to how City can progress in the Champions League semi-finals - and what Guardiola can do to take the club a step further than it's ever been before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Athletic's Sam Lee joins David Mooney to bring you all the insight into the dramatic collapse of the European Super League, and exactly what it means for Manchester City Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Newcastle v West Ham is the pick of this weekend's truncated Premier League schedule as Newcastle look to stave off the drop and West Ham search for an unlikely top 4 spot. We preview all of this weekend's top flight fixtures as well as both FA Cup semi-finals, where Chelsea play a Manchester City side looking to make history this season. Niall McCaughan is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and Sky Sports broadcaster Michelle Owen on the podcast.
Niall McCaughan is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and Broadcaster Michelle Owen to look ahead to all the weekend's Premier League fixtures, including a tantalising Merseyside derby, a London derby between Spurs and West Ham and the M23 derby as Palace play Brighton!
The Athletic's Sam Lee joins Amitai Winehouse with the latest information on Manchester City signing the Benfica centre-back Ruben Dias for £64.3 million, with Nicolas Otamendi going the other way for £13.7 million. For more on this deal and unrivalled insight into all the moves in the transfer window sign up to The Athletic for just £1-a-month - head to theathletic.com/breakingnewspod
It's been a busy week building up to Man City-Liverpool with manager comments and injuries dominating headlines, but are the stakes now raised for The Reds? John Gibbons is joined by Damian Kavanagh, Siobhan Biggane and Spion Kop's Paddy Fitzsimons to look ahead, and The Athletic's Sam Lee joins Josh Sexton to discuss City's fortunes. Also on the show, Liverpool Women's striker Courtney Sweetman-Kirk chats to Andy Heaton about the Merseyside derby, and Michael Cox speaks to Neil Atkinson about his book. Want to get involved with the Last Fan Standing quiz? Download their app here.