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Tonight - Spurs or Manchester United will be crowned Europa League championsSo… will it be Ange Postecoglou or Ruben Amorim that rescues a disastrous season? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Spurs writer Jay Harris and Manchester United writer Carl Anka. We also hear from The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke & Laurie Whitwell who attended the press conferences of Postecoglou and Amorim ahead of the pivotal game.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Jay Harris & Carl AnkaExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Mike Stavrou & John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surely they have to beat *this* Man United team?!Matt Davies-Adams, Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin assemble to look ahead to a huge Friday night and Sunday afternoon for Chelsea Football Club.We begin under the lights at Stamford Bridge, where at 20:15 on Friday evening the Blues host a Manchester United side who sit 16th in the table, haven't won a game in the Premier League since the 16th March, haven't won back-to-back league games all season AND are averaging less than a point a game under manager Ruben Amorim. So - why are we still not 100% sure that Enzo Maresca's side will be able to come away with the win? And who's going to fill the void left behind by Nicholas Jackson? The Athletic's United writer Carl Anka is on hand to give us the inside scoop on the opponents and their struggles. Then it's all about CFCW - looking to wrap up the domestic treble on Sunday afternoon when they take on Manchester United at Wembley. Carl sticks around to help us preview that one too as Sonia Bompastor's side look to sign off from this season in style. And - of course - we finish with a fiendishly tricky quiz...We'll be back on Monday to run the rule over the Manchester United double header in the Premier League and Women's FA Cup Final! HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Liam Twomey, Sam Parkin and Carl AnkaPRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JImbo is joined in the studio by Tim Spiers, Jay Harris and Adrian Clarke after a pivotal weekend in the chase for Champions League football.Arsenal fight back from 2-0 down to draw at Anfield ahead of their clash with Newcastle in the battle for 2nd. But it's the reception for the departing Trent Alexander-Arnold from the Liverpool faithful that will dominate the headlines.Nottingham Forest are now on the outside looking in after a 2-2 draw at home to relegated Leicester, with Evangelos Marinakis taking centre-stage after the game.It's looking good for Newcastle after a big win over Chelsea, plus Aston Villa and the under-appreciated Ollie Watkins.The Europa League finalists Man United and Spurs slip to 16th and 17th after yet another pair of defeats on Sunday. Carl Anka has more from West Ham's win at Old Trafford.Plus the play-offs, chess master Eze and Saints trolling.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal (03.00)• PART 2a: Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea (13.00) • PART 2b: Forest 2-2 Leicester (19.00)• PART 2c: Man City slip up, Villa win again (24.00)• PART 3a: Man United 0-2 West Ham with Carl Anka (33.00)• PART 3b: Tottenham 0-2 Crystal Palace (41.00)• PART 4a: A look at the EFL play-offs (52.00)• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (54.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester United and Tottenham's hopes of Champions League football next season are well and truly alive after comprehensive victories in their Europa League semi-final first legs. While Nottingham Forest's dreams of qualifying for Europe's elite competition via the Premier League have been dented, after losing 2-0 at home to Brentford. Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Manchester United correspondent Carl Anka, Spurs correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke and football writer Tim Spiers to reflect on Thursday night's action and what it means for the clubs chasing European football. Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Carl Anka, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Tim SpiersExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester City travel to Old Trafford on Sunday, where Manchester United will be hoping to complete a league double over their city rivals for the first time in five years. With Ruben Amorim's side lacking a cutting edge up front and Pep Guardiola without the injured Erling Haaland, where will both managers look for solutions in attack?Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's football Manchester United writer Carl Anka and Manchester City writer Sam Lee to preview Sunday's derby. Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Carl Anka, Sam LeeExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester City travel to Old Trafford on Sunday, where Manchester United will be hoping to complete a league double over their city rivals for the first time in five years. With Ruben Amorim's side lacking a cutting edge up front and Pep Guardiola without the injured Erling Haaland, where will both managers look for solutions in attack? Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's football Manchester United writer Carl Anka and Manchester City writer Sam Lee to preview Sunday's derby. Host: Adam Leventhal With: Carl Anka, Sam Lee Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Jay Beale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the Manchester derby, UNITED against CITY, but it's certainly a strange one. Both of these clubs are in a bad way, though that means something different to each of them. City have fallen from champion grace but are still battling for a Champions League place. United, on the other hand, are 13th in the league with eight matches left to play.It's an incredible state of affairs for one of Europe's true superclubs, and on this week's show, the brilliant Carl Anka of The Athletic suggests that United are becoming something like the Dallas Cowboys: a giant global sporting institution that's lost its magic. We got into how the Red Devils spent their way into this mess, how City have become a team with a soft underbelly, and why this Sunday's encounter may be a meeting of the legless midfields.If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating and review! It will help spread the good word.And as always, for kickoff times and storylines on all the other matches worth your time this weekend, check TheFootballWeekend.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Ste Howson, Jay, Joe and The Athletic's Carl Anka for The Brew! The Athletic - Carl Anka - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/carl-anka/ Become a member! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7w8GnTF2Sp3wldDMtCCtVw/join Stretford Paddock has content out EVERY DAY, make sure you're subscribed for your Man United fix! - https://bit.ly/DEVILSsub

Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Jay Harris for company on a historic weekend of football.Chris Waugh also joins us from Wembley after Newcastle finally win their first domestic trophy in 70 years, upsetting Premier League leaders Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final. All hail Eddie Howe and the job he's done at St James's Park. But did Arne Slot get it wrong on Sunday? And where was Mo Salah?It's a good weekend for Arsenal and Nottingham Forest in terms of securing their top 5 place while Man City are pegged back twice by Brighton. But it's another miserable afternoon for Spurs at Fulham and a record-breaking evening for Leicester against Man United.Plus there's points and pints for Vitor Pereira and thoughts on Thomas Tuchel's surprising first England squad.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Newcastle win the Carabao Cup with Chris Waugh (02.30)• PART 2a: Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea (18.00) • PART 2b: Fulham 2-0 Spurs (23.00) • PART 3a: Man City 2-2 Brighton (30.00)• PART 3b: Ipswich 2-4 Nottingham Forest (35.00)• PART 3c: Southampton 0-2 Wolves (40.00)• PART 3d: Bournemouth 1-2 Brentford (42.00)• PART 3e: Everton 1-1 West Ham (46.00)• PART 3f: Leicester 0-3 Man Utd with Carl Anka (48.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Jay Harris for company on a historic weekend of football. Chris Waugh also joins us from Wembley after Newcastle finally win their first domestic trophy in 70 years, upsetting Premier League leaders Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final. All hail Eddie Howe and the job he's done at St James's Park. But did Arne Slot get it wrong on Sunday? And where was Mo Salah? It's a good weekend for Arsenal and Nottingham Forest in terms of securing their top 5 place while Man City are pegged back twice by Brighton. But it's another miserable afternoon for Spurs at Fulham and a record-breaking evening for Leicester against Man United. Plus there's points and pints for Vitor Pereira and thoughts on Thomas Tuchel's surprising first England squad. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Newcastle win the Carabao Cup with Chris Waugh (02.30) • PART 2a: Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea (18.00)  • PART 2b: Fulham 2-0 Spurs (23.00)  • PART 3a: Man City 2-2 Brighton (30.00) • PART 3b: Ipswich 2-4 Nottingham Forest (35.00) • PART 3c: Southampton 0-2 Wolves (40.00) • PART 3d: Bournemouth 1-2 Brentford (42.00) • PART 3e: Everton 1-1 West Ham (46.00) • PART 3f: Leicester 0-3 Man Utd with Carl Anka (48.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Carl Anka for their take on Arsenal's weekend draw against Manchester United (05:56). They also discuss the most promising young players of the Premier League (27:21), what's at stake in Europe for the teams battling for the top Prem positions (38:27), and how Ian feels about being part of the new Baller League. Host: Ian Wright Guests: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Carl Anka Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Editing and Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander and Matt Davies-Adams for company after an FA Cup 5th round weekend that has a bit of everything.Holders Man United are knocked out on penalties at Old Trafford as their deficiencies are laid bare again. But for Fulham, could Marco Silva be about to earn some tangible reward for the phenomenal job he's done?Earlier on Sunday, Brighton are victorious at Newcastle after extra-time. It's a truly costly afternoon for the Magpies as they lose Anthony Gordon and perhaps more players ahead of the Carabao Cup final.Palace progress past Millwall but all the talk is dominated by the horror challenge on striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. Similarly, Bournemouth's win over Wolves sees plenty of discussion about the 8 minute VAR delay and the extent to which Matheus Cunha has just let Wolves down.Plus Lampard's Sky Blues, and IFAB's new law on goalkeeper time-wasting.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Fulham beat Man Utd on penalties, with Carl Anka and Elizabeth Barnard (06.00)• PART 2a: Newcastle 1-2 Brighton (16.00) • PART 2b: Crystal Palace 3-1 Millwall (23.00) • PART 2c: Wins for Villa and Preston (27.00)• PART 3a: Bournemouth beat Wolves on penalties (32.00)• PART 3b: Man City 3-1 Plymouth (40.00)• PART 3c: Lampard and Birmingham on fire in the EFL (45.00)• PART 3d: IFAB's new 8 second rule (50.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander and Matt Davies-Adams for company after an FA Cup 5th round weekend that has a bit of everything. Holders Man United are knocked out on penalties at Old Trafford as their deficiencies are laid bare again. But for Fulham, could Marco Silva be about to earn some tangible reward for the phenomenal job he's done? Earlier on Sunday, Brighton are victorious at Newcastle after extra-time. It's a truly costly afternoon for the Magpies as they lose Anthony Gordon and perhaps more players ahead of the Carabao Cup final. Palace progress past Millwall but all the talk is dominated by the horror challenge on striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. Similarly, Bournemouth's win over Wolves sees plenty of discussion about the 8 minute VAR delay and the extent to which Matheus Cunha has just let Wolves down. Plus Lampard's Sky Blues, and IFAB's new law on goalkeeper time-wasting. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Fulham beat Man Utd on penalties, with Carl Anka and Elizabeth Barnard (06.00) • PART 2a: Newcastle 1-2 Brighton (16.00)  • PART 2b: Crystal Palace 3-1 Millwall (23.00)  • PART 2c: Wins for Villa and Preston (27.00) • PART 3a: Bournemouth beat Wolves on penalties (32.00) • PART 3b: Man City 3-1 Plymouth (40.00) • PART 3c: Lampard and Birmingham on fire in the EFL (45.00) • PART 3d: IFAB's new 8 second rule (50.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Defeat at Spurs last weekend left Manchester United in 15th place in the table Next up they take on a resurgent Everton managed by the first person challenged with bringing back the good times at Old Trafford.So from David Moyes to Ruben Amorim, United seems to be stuck in a cycle of underperformance. So what is preventing them from moving forward?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Adam Crafton, Oli Kay, Carl Anka & Charlotte HarpurExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Mike Stavrou  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Defeat at Spurs last weekend left Manchester United in 15th place in the table  Next up they take on a resurgent Everton managed by the first person challenged with bringing back the good times at Old Trafford. So from David Moyes to Ruben Amorim, United seems to be stuck in a cycle of underperformance.  So what is preventing them from moving forward? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Adam Crafton, Oli Kay, Carl Anka & Charlotte Harpur Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The self destruction derby? The banter bout? El Calamitico? The Athletic's Manchester United writer Carl Anka and Tottenham writer Jack Pitt-Brooke join football writer Tim Spiers and host Adam Leventhal to preview Tottenham vs Manchester United. With the sides sitting 13th and 14th respectively, who will be holding the crisis baton come Sunday evening? Plus we check in with some of the club podcasts across The Athletic FC, setting you up for the big fixtures elsewhere. Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Carl Anka, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Tim SpiersFeaturing: James McNicholas, James PearceExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The self destruction derby? The banter bout? El Calamitico?  The Athletic's Manchester United writer Carl Anka and Tottenham writer Jack Pitt-Brooke join football writer Tim Spiers and host Adam Leventhal to preview Tottenham vs Manchester United.  With the sides sitting 13th and 14th respectively, who will be holding the crisis baton come Sunday evening?  Plus we check in with some of the club podcasts across The Athletic FC, setting you up for the big fixtures elsewhere.  Host: Adam Leventhal With: Carl Anka, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Tim Spiers Featuring: James McNicholas, James Pearce Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Jay Beale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian is joined by Carl Anka and Musa Okwonga to chat about Plymouth Argyle beating Liverpool in the FA Cup story of the fourth round (02:54). Carl and Ian were also at Old Trafford on Friday, so they talk about Manchester United's late win over Leicester (21:17), where the side is currently and whether an FA Cup would be enough for Ruben Amorim this season. Then they touch on the new-look Aston Villa and more! Host: Ian Wright Guests: Carl Anka and Musa Okwonga Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Be honest. When Kai Havertz missed that first half sitter, you thought that Arsenal were going to lose, didn't you? And why wouldn't you? That's how football works. It's powered by narrativium. Except this time it wasn't. Arsenal destroyed City and Havertz got one in the back of the net eventually.  Amy Lawrence has the Arsenal angle, Sam Lee has City, but we've also got Carl Anka at Old Trafford, the theatre of pathos, we've got Jay Harris at the GTech where Spurs were impressive and if that's not enough, Pol Ballus joins us from Spain where Barcelona have rejoined the title race.   Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Sam Lee, Amy Lawrence, Carl Anka, Jay Harris, Si Watts and Pol Ballus Producer: Si Watts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Carl Anka and Daniel Storey into the pod late night Sunday for the conclusion of the Premier League weekend.Tottenham are beaten at home by struggling Leicester to make it 1 point from the last 21 available for Spurs. What next for Ange Postecoglou? Jay Harris was there.The result of the weekend sees Bournemouth batter Nottingham Forest 5-0. Sam Davis from the Back of the Net podcast tells us why now is the time for the Cherries to reach Europe.The gap at the top of the table between Liverpool and Arsenal remains 6 points, despite the Gunners' 4th red card of the season. The panel have their say on the debate around refereeing standards and how we attract more officials.Plus the dross that was Fulham v Man United and Chelsea's goalkeeping issues.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Fulham 0-1 Man United (04.30)• PART 1b: Tottenham 1-2 Leicester with Jay Harris (09.30)• PART 1c: Villa 1-1 West Ham & Palace 1-2 Brentford (19.30) • PART 2a: Bournemouth 5-0 Forest with Sam Davis (28.00)• PART 2b: Wolves 0-1 Arsenal, the refereeing debate (39.00)• PART 3a: Man City 3-1 Chelsea (50.00)• PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (58.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Carl Anka and Daniel Storey into the pod late night Sunday for the conclusion of the Premier League weekend. Tottenham are beaten at home by struggling Leicester to make it 1 point from the last 21 available for Spurs. What next for Ange Postecoglou? Jay Harris was there. The result of the weekend sees Bournemouth batter Nottingham Forest 5-0. Sam Davis from the Back of the Net podcast tells us why now is the time for the Cherries to reach Europe. The gap at the top of the table between Liverpool and Arsenal remains 6 points, despite the Gunners' 4th red card of the season. The panel have their say on the debate around refereeing standards and how we attract more officials. Plus the dross that was Fulham v Man United and Chelsea's goalkeeping issues. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Fulham 0-1 Man United (04.30) • PART 1b: Tottenham 1-2 Leicester with Jay Harris (09.30) • PART 1c: Villa 1-1 West Ham & Palace 1-2 Brentford (19.30)  • PART 2a: Bournemouth 5-0 Forest with Sam Davis (28.00) • PART 2b: Wolves 0-1 Arsenal, the refereeing debate (39.00) • PART 3a: Man City 3-1 Chelsea (50.00) • PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (58.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did anyone expect David Moyes' second coming to be quite this much fun? They tore Spurs to shreds in the first hour of their clash at Goodison Park, blotting their copybook only slightly by allowing Ange Postecoglu's side to pull back two late goals. Jack Pitt Brooke was there.  Paul Taylor was watching Nottingham Forest adjusting to a day of being overwhelming favourites. Carl Anka was at Old Trafford, presumably because he upset someone in the office. And Mark Carey was at Portman Road to see City hit six. We've also got Seb Stafford Bloor on a freefalling Dortmund side and all the big scores from all the big leagues.  Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Jack Pitt Brooke, Paul Taylor, Carl Anka, Mark Carey and Seb Stafford Bloor Producer: Si Watts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Tim Spiers after an enthralling FA Cup 3rd round weekend. Man United show remarkable resilience to play with 10 men for over an hour and progress on penalties at the Emirates. Carl Anka tells us why this could be a turning point for Ruben Amorim. But it's been a bleak week for Arsenal. Does Mikel Arteta need help in the transfer market? Elsewhere, Tottenham avoid potentially the biggest upset of all time as they need extra-time to see off a very positive Tamworth side. And Plymouth do take the scalp of Premier League Brentford. Maybe the biggest surprise of the weekend was Everton parting company with Sean Dyche and bringing back David Moyes. Hear from the fans as to why the reception to the return of the former Toffees boss has been mixed. And there's a big Premier League midweek to look forward to. Are Forest about to cement themselves as title challengers with another win over Liverpool? Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: FA Cup 3rd round highlights (01.30) • PART 1b: Man United knock out Arsenal, with Carl Anka (07.00) • PART 1c: Tamworth 0-3 Tottenham AET (21.00)  • PART 1d: Brentford 0-1 Plymouth (26.00) • PART 2a: David Moyes back at Everton, with Les Roberts (32.00) • PART 2b: Elsewhere in the FA Cup (42.00) • PART 3: Forest v Liverpool and the Premier League midweek (49.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Tim Spiers after an enthralling FA Cup 3rd round weekend.Man United show remarkable resilience to play with 10 men for over an hour and progress on penalties at the Emirates. Carl Anka tells us why this could be a turning point for Ruben Amorim. But it's been a bleak week for Arsenal. Does Mikel Arteta need help in the transfer market?Elsewhere, Tottenham avoid potentially the biggest upset of all time as they need extra-time to see off a very positive Tamworth side. And Plymouth do take the scalp of Premier League Brentford.Maybe the biggest surprise of the weekend was Everton parting company with Sean Dyche and bringing back David Moyes. Hear from the fans as to why the reception to the return of the former Toffees boss has been mixed.And there's a big Premier League midweek to look forward to. Are Forest about to cement themselves as title challengers with another win over Liverpool?Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: FA Cup 3rd round highlights (01.30)• PART 1b: Man United knock out Arsenal, with Carl Anka (07.00)• PART 1c: Tamworth 0-3 Tottenham AET (21.00) • PART 1d: Brentford 0-1 Plymouth (26.00)• PART 2a: David Moyes back at Everton, with Les Roberts (32.00)• PART 2b: Elsewhere in the FA Cup (42.00)• PART 3: Forest v Liverpool and the Premier League midweek (49.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back for 2025 and Ian is joined by Carl Anka and Ryan Hunn to chat all about Manchester United going through to the fourth round of the FA Cup after beating Arsenal on penalties. First, they talk about the game and look at the Manchester United perspective (04:14), with praise for individual performances, and they also discuss Ruben Amorim. Then, in part two, Ian and Ryan focus on some big-picture Arsenal stuff (30:43), whether signings are needed, and what this group can achieve going forward. Host: Ian Wright Guests: Carl Anka and Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tifo's Jon Mackenzie and The Athletic's Nick Miller are alongside Michael Bailey ahead of Sunday's meeting between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield.Fresh from Real Madrid outlining their interest in Trent Alexander-Arnold we also hear the thoughts of both Simon Hughes and James Pearce on the future of the England international.Plus, Carl Anka drops in with his take on a disappointing December for Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford having suffered four successive defeats in charge of Man United.As well as focusing on the meeting at Anfield, there's also a look at some of the Premier League's other standout games of the weekend including Arsenal's visit to Brighton, Newcastle United heading to Tottenham and Nuno Espirito Santo returning to Molineux with his in-form Nottingham Forest.Host: Michael BaileyWith: Jon Mackenzie and Nick MillerExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tifo's Jon Mackenzie and The Athletic's Nick Miller are alongside Michael Bailey ahead of Sunday's meeting between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield. Fresh from Real Madrid outlining their interest in Trent Alexander-Arnold we also hear the thoughts of both Simon Hughes and James Pearce on the future of the England international. Plus, Carl Anka drops in with his take on a disappointing December for Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford having suffered four successive defeats in charge of Man United. As well as focusing on the meeting at Anfield, there's also a look at some of the Premier League's other standout games of the weekend including Arsenal's visit to Brighton, Newcastle United heading to Tottenham and Nuno Espirito Santo returning to Molineux with his in-form Nottingham Forest. Host: Michael Bailey With: Jon Mackenzie and Nick Miller Executive Producer: Abi Paterson Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rival Recon returns as the Reds look to pile the misery on against old rivals Man United, as Ruben Amorim's side travel to Anfield on Sunday. Hari Sethi is joined by Carl Anka to discuss United's troubles and their form so far this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fifteen years ago, Bournemouth were in the fourth division, or League Two in the parlance of the youth. Now they're sixth in the Premier League and we're almost at the halfway stage. Out there somewhere is a kid who started supporting them in 2009 and that kid must think that life is always like this. I don't know whether to envy him or pity him. You can pity Lazio. They got done 6-0 at home by Internazionale. And you can pity Trabzonspor, who conceded a 98th minute winner to Galatasaray. Actually, Jose Mourinho will probably be more bothered by that one. We've also got the latest on Wolves and Southampton as they seek to find new managers. And we check in with the boys from the Talk of the Devils podcast as they look ahead to a very big cup tie this week.  Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Jacob Tanswell, Laurie Whitwell, Ian Irving, Carl Anka and David Ornstein Producer: Si Watts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If I was Pep Guardiola's friend, I honestly don't know what I'd say to him. I'd probably just buy him a big drink and let him speak when he's ready. City weren't particularly good at the Etihad, but they had the better of a low quality tussle and, 1-0 up with two minutes left, they would have expected to win it. Listener, they did not win it. Carl Anka has been telling us for weeks about Amad Diallo. He was right.  But if Pep had a bad day, what word do we use for Russell Martin? His Southampton side were 3-0 down after 14 minutes and ended up losing 5-0. Can he survive the weekend? Gary O'Neil didn't at Wolves. Plus we've got all the scores and all the stories from across Europe, including a very odd weekend in Spain and Bayern Munich's first league defeat. It's all in your special 15minute weekend round up edition.  Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Carl Anka, Jay Harris, Matt Davis Adams and Si Watts Producer: Si Watts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And they were very fortunate to do so. Jack Pitt Brooke was watching and he thinks Rangers should have been out of sight of Spurs long before they scrambled back into the game to rescue a point. He's right too.  All of our reporters were in cold places for this episode. Carl Anka was shivering away in the Czech Republic watching Man Utd fight back for a crucial Europa League victory. But the -1 he experienced there was positively balmy compared to the -8 that greeted Lucy Oliva in Kazakhstan.  So we've got all of the scores and the standings and we've even got a nice preview of the weekend fixtures. Come on in.  Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Jack Pitt Brooke, Carl Anka, Lucy Oliva Producer: Tom Fuller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pep Guardiola, contrary to the opinion of many Liverpool fans, is unlikely to be sacked this morning, but he is looking down the barrel of a seven game run without a win. His Manchester City side were dominated at Anfield and the only good news for him is that the margin of defeat was kept at two goals. Sam Lee and James Pearce were there. Carl Anka was at Old Trafford to see a thunderous 4-0 victory for Manchester United over Everton. Hear what he thinks of Amad Diallo here. Spoiler alert: He thinks he's really good at football. Liam Twomey is in as well as Chelsea go third. They would have been second if they were called AFC Chelsea. We've got all of that and all of the scores and stories from across the world. Listen now. Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Sam Lee, James Pearce, Carl Anka, Liam Twomey, James Horncastle. Producer: Si Watts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before you unsubscribe, just look me in the eyes and tell me how you felt when Bodo/Glimt went 2-1 up. Come on, be honest. You thought it was all going wrong again, didn't you? So did I. And I suspect that Carl Anka felt that way too. Instead, something very odd happened. United gathered themselves and came back stronger, and they should have secured a bigger margin of victory. As should Spurs, but I don't think anyone was surprised to see them relinquish a 2-1 lead to Roma. It's just what they do. They defy understanding. But Jay Harris will do his best for us.  And we've got all the Conference League updates too, Simon Johnson went to small town Germany for Chelsea's visit to Heidenheim. It may have given Enzo Maresca a selection headache… Everything you need is here, giftwrapped and presented to you in the form of a ten minute audio file. It would be considered rude for you not to click and listen.  Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Carl Anka, Jay Harris and Simon Johnson Producer: Steve Hankey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of Reminding You Why You Love Football, host Seb White is joined by Tommy Stewart, Asad Raza, and Matt O'Connor-Simpson to talk about Owen's absence, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Kim Jong-un, Seb cutting a dash, Matt cracking a smile, a Justin Bennett review, Steve Claridge, Gianluigi Buffon, Carl Anka and Flo Lloyd-Hughes in the house, World XI keepers, FIGHT!, Gus Poyet, Poogate, being sacked live on air, World Toilet Day, Dumb and Dumber, Jim Carey, Sebby on the Spot, Keane & Son, Scholes & Son, Sporting Lisbon, a love letter to Nani, finding your home in Orlando, texting Kaká and Rooney, “Welcome to my stadium”, MLS retirement homes, “Oi, naan bread”, backflips, showboating, All-Stars, meaningless matches, first proper stadium, first proper kit, Taz the Tasmanian Devil, more woke nonsense, Jack Grealish, old men, Player of the Year, purple hair, Whovians, the space-time continuum, James Corden, Matt Smith the baller, number yerleven, Serge Pizzorno, proper Blackburn, crap movie goalies, Stone Island, Johnny Marr looking cool, Balotelli, books for boilers, The Maccabees, The Turnaround on Netflix, Asad's sex playlist, piles, electric sponsor boards, Mr Tumble, the shit Carabao Cup format, Charlie Austin, “Turn your f*****g phone off”, and somehow so much more.Get the latest issue of MUNDIAL Mag hereFollow MUNDIAL on X - @mundialmagFollow MUNDIAL on Instagram - @mundialmag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tottenham lost 3-2 in Istanbul, but that scoreline really doesn't tell the whole story. Jay Harris does though because he was there. Man Utd beat PAOK Salonika 2-0, but Carl Anka still isn't happy. Meanwhile, I watched Ajax who, seven months on from getting spanked 6-0 by Feyenoord, appear to be back in business.  Abi Paterson has got the Conference League covered, she spoke to Simon Johnson who was at Stamford Bridge for a goal frenzy to rival Abi's pun frenzy… It's all here and you should be too. Click the button now. Go on. Live a little.  Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Carl Anka, Jay Harris, Simon Johnson Producer: Abi Paterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 changes too many... Matt Davies-Adams has got Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey with him to look back on the disappointing 2-0 cup exit at the hands of Newcastle on Wednesday night. We ponder the wisdom of the decision to field an entirely changed XI - and whether we should be worried about the disparity in quality between the 'A' and 'B' teams. Now to see whether the changes were worth it - as Chelsea prepare for a trip to face Ruud van Nistelrooy's Manchester United. The Athletic's Carl Anka is on hand to help us gauge the mood around Old Trafford following the departure of Erik ten Hag as Enzo Maresca's side look to end a torrid run of form which has seen them fail to win on the road at United since 2013!! There's a round up of the Blues news elsewhere - with CFCW back in action after the international break with a trip to Everton on Sunday night. And of course - we finish with a quiz with a Manchester United flavour... We'll be back on Monday to reflect on events at Old Trafford and preview the midweek visit of Armenian outfit Noah in the Conference League. HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Liam Twomey, Luke Bosher & Carl Anka PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 changes too many...Matt Davies-Adams has got Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey with him to look back on the disappointing 2-0 cup exit at the hands of Newcastle on Wednesday night. We ponder the wisdom of the decision to field an entirely changed XI - and whether we should be worried about the disparity in quality between the 'A' and 'B' teams.Now to see whether the changes were worth it - as Chelsea prepare for a trip to face Ruud van Nistelrooy's Manchester United. The Athletic's Carl Anka is on hand to help us gauge the mood around Old Trafford following the departure of Erik ten Hag as Enzo Maresca's side look to end a torrid run of form which has seen them fail to win on the road at United since 2013!!There's a round up of the Blues news elsewhere - with CFCW back in action after the international break with a trip to Everton on Sunday night.And of course - we finish with a quiz with a Manchester United flavour...We'll be back on Monday to reflect on events at Old Trafford and preview the midweek visit of Armenian outfit Noah in the Conference League.HOST: Matt Davies-AdamsWITH: Liam Twomey, Luke Bosher & Carl AnkaPRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's felt like it's been coming for some time, so how quickly will Manchester United look to replace Erik ten Hag following news of his departure on Monday? Carl Anka looks back on a frantic day at Old Trafford and what t expect under current interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy, although could Sporting's Ruben Amorim be on his way in imminently? Sam Lee has been watching events at the Ballon d'Or, where Real Madrid are really not happy and they've let everybody know about it. Plus, all the scores from Monday's action and news from the rest of Europe including an injury blow for Brighton, a new club for Mario Balotelli and the Italy legend who could be set for a sensational return to Serie A at the age of FORTY EIGHT! Need something to read? Catch up with David Ornstein and Adam Crafton's insight into Manchester United's move for Ruben Amorim: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5880077/2024/10/28/manchester-united-manager-next-ruben-amorim/ Need something to listen to? The Athletic FC podcast looks back on how it all went so badly wrong for Erik ten Hag: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/podcast/144-athletic-football-podcast/episode-921/ Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Carl Anka, Sam Lee Producer: Si Watts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo welcomes Carl Anka, JJ Bull and Matt Davies-Adams into the studio after a bumper weekend full of late drama. Liverpool lose top spot to Man City but they come from behind twice to salvage a point at the Emirates. Are Arsenal's players dropping like flies after playing too much football? Man United are beaten at West Ham for the 3rd year in a row. Will Erik ten Hag be denying this game as well after a very controversial late penalty? Chelsea edge past Newcastle with Cole Palmer in scintillating form once again. Who would the panel rather have in their team? Palmer or Haaland? And it's a first win of the season for Palace over Spurs at Selhurst Park. Reuben Pinder tells us why the fans have stuck with Oliver Glasner. Plus Welbeck, Barkley and Bryan Mbeumo's brand awareness. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool with James Pearce (05.30) • PART 2a: Man City 1-0 Southampton (20.00) • PART 2b: West Ham 2-1 Man United (23.00)  • PART 2b: Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle (30.00) • PART 2c: Crystal Palace 1-0 Tottenham with Reuben Pinder (40.00) • PART 3: Saturday's action in the Premier League (44.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo welcomes Carl Anka, JJ Bull and Matt Davies-Adams into the studio after a bumper weekend full of late drama.Liverpool lose top spot to Man City but they come from behind twice to salvage a point at the Emirates. Are Arsenal's players dropping like flies after playing too much football?Man United are beaten at West Ham for the 3rd year in a row. Will Erik ten Hag be denying this game as well after a very controversial late penalty?Chelsea edge past Newcastle with Cole Palmer in scintillating form once again. Who would the panel rather have in their team? Palmer or Haaland?And it's a first win of the season for Palace over Spurs at Selhurst Park. Reuben Pinder tells us why the fans have stuck with Oliver Glasner.Plus Welbeck, Barkley and Bryan Mbeumo's brand awareness.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool with James Pearce (05.30)• PART 2a: Man City 1-0 Southampton (20.00)• PART 2b: West Ham 2-1 Man United (23.00) • PART 2b: Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle (30.00)• PART 2c: Crystal Palace 1-0 Tottenham with Reuben Pinder (40.00)• PART 3: Saturday's action in the Premier League (44.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian is joined by Carl Anka and Ryan Hunn to chat a bit about Nottingham Forest's win over Crystal Palace (03:37), whether they're officially worrying about Oliver Glasner's side and some props to Chris Wood on his goalscoring form. There's also chat about Arsenal's defeat to Bournemouth (17:21), a little on Liverpool (24:09), Chelsea and Manchester United (30:34), before moving onto last week's announcement that Thomas Tuchel will become the men's England manager in 2025 (35:22). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Carl Anka and Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Tuchel is set to become the new manager of England. The news broke on Tuesday night, but Jack Pitt-Brooke pounced into action, he joins us to explain the thinking.  There was some Nations League football too. Pol Ballus watched Spain beat Serbia,while I greatly enjoyed another battling performance from Scotland and their fans' merciless treatment of Cristiano Ronaldo. Plus, in words that sports writers have never before been able to type, Sir Alex Ferguson is going to lose his job at Manchester United. Adam Crafton has more on his big story.  And Arsenal are looking for a new manager of their women's team. Charlotte Harpur broke that one for us and she explains why it's all over for Jonas Eidevall.   Need something to read? La Liga president Javier Tebas has been sounding off about FIFA and Matt Slater is here to explain all:  https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5845608/2024/10/15/club-world-cup-fifa-criticism/  Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Pol Ballus, Carl Anka, Adam Crafton and Charlotte Harpur  Producer: Tom Fuller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a hint of crazed laughter in the voices of Ian Irving, Carl Anka, Andy Mitten, and Laurie Whitwell as they dissect the latest madcap entry in Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United soap opera.Twenty minutes in, two-nil up and cruising, the team once again snatched chaos from the jaws of victory as they conceded twice before half-time, went behind less than five minutes after the break, and then lost captain Bruno Fernandes to a red card for the second successive match.Harry Maguire's emphatic header from a Christian Eriksen corner saved a Europa League point, but will it save the manager? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a hint of crazed laughter in the voices of Ian Irving, Carl Anka, Andy Mitten, and Laurie Whitwell as they dissect the latest madcap entry in Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United soap opera. Twenty minutes in, two-nil up and cruising, the team once again snatched chaos from the jaws of victory as they conceded twice before half-time, went behind less than five minutes after the break, and then lost captain Bruno Fernandes to a red card for the second successive match. Harry Maguire's emphatic header from a Christian Eriksen corner saved a Europa League point, but will it save the manager? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Carl Anka and Jay Harris into the studio after a wonderful weekend of Barclays.Arsenal make an important statement with their 1-0 win in the North London derby. Should Ange worry more about set-pieces or are Tottenham destined for silverware in his second season?Arne Slot suffers his first defeat as Liverpool manager as they get picked off by unbeaten Forest. The Athletic's Paul Taylor was there.Newcastle sit just 2 points off top spot despite not really impressing that much. Chris Waugh was at Molineux as the Magpies came from behind to beat Wolves.Plus who can save Everton, will it work out at Chelsea for Sancho and which manager would make the best father-in-law?Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: The Magic Balloon and AFC Wimbledon (01.00)• PART 2a: Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal (05.30)• PART 2b: Wolves 1-2 Newcastle with Chris Waugh (18.00)• PART 3a: Man City 2-1 Brentford (25.00)• PART 3b: Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest with Paul Taylor (30.00)• PART 4a: Aston Villa 3-2 Everton (43.00)• PART 4b: Southampton 0-3 Man Utd (50.00)• PART 4c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (55.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Carl Anka and Jay Harris into the studio after a wonderful weekend of Barclays. Arsenal make an important statement with their 1-0 win in the North London derby. Should Ange worry more about set-pieces or are Tottenham destined for silverware in his second season? Arne Slot suffers his first defeat as Liverpool manager as they get picked off by unbeaten Forest. The Athletic's Paul Taylor was there. Newcastle sit just 2 points off top spot despite not really impressing that much. Chris Waugh was at Molineux as the Magpies came from behind to beat Wolves. Plus who can save Everton, will it work out at Chelsea for Sancho and which manager would make the best father-in-law? Produced by Charlie Jones.   RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: The Magic Balloon and AFC Wimbledon (01.00) • PART 2a: Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal (05.30) • PART 2b: Wolves 1-2 Newcastle with Chris Waugh (18.00) • PART 3a: Man City 2-1 Brentford (25.00) • PART 3b: Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest with Paul Taylor (30.00) • PART 4a: Aston Villa 3-2 Everton (43.00) • PART 4b: Southampton 0-3 Man Utd (50.00) • PART 4c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (55.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're picking the bones out of Liverpool's 3-0 rout of Manchester United. Arne Slot has begun life at Anfield with three wins from three, as for Erik ten Hag's side they've already lost twice this season. So have Liverpool improved or are Manchester United just not the test they once were? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Manchester United writer Carl Anka and Liverpool writer James Pearce, who were at Old Trafford, to analyse the difference between the two sides and examine the start to life under Slot for Liverpool. Plus David Ornstein drops by to discuss the latest around Mohamed Salah's contract situation following his comments after the game, as well as reviewing Liverpool's transfer dealings this summer under new sporting director Richard Hughes Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: James Pearce, Carl Anka and David Ornstein Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're picking the bones out of Liverpool's 3-0 rout of Manchester United.Arne Slot has begun life at Anfield with three wins from three, as for Erik ten Hag's side they've already lost twice this season.So have Liverpool improved or are Manchester United just not the test they once were?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Manchester United writer Carl Anka and Liverpool writer James Pearce, who were at Old Trafford, to analyse the difference between the two sides and examine the start to life under Slot for Liverpool.Plus David Ornstein drops by to discuss the latest around Mohamed Salah's contract situation following his comments after the game, as well as reviewing Liverpool's transfer dealings this summer under new sporting director Richard HughesHost: Ayo AkinwolereWith: James Pearce, Carl Anka and David OrnsteinExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where each week we'll be going deep on the biggest game of the weekend.This week — we're focusing on Arne Slot's first serious test as Erik ten Hag's Manchester United host Liverpool at Old Trafford.Plus, we look at the fixtures elsewhere with drop ins from the club podcasts across our network.Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Tim Spiers, Jon Mackenzie, Carl Anka, James Pearce, Neil MellorExecutive Producer: Ben GreenProducer: Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where each week we'll be going deep on the biggest game of the weekend. This week — we're focusing on Arne Slot's first serious test as Erik ten Hag's Manchester United host Liverpool at Old Trafford. Plus, we look at the fixtures elsewhere with drop ins from the club podcasts across our network. Host: Adam Leventhal With: Tim Spiers, Jon Mackenzie, Carl Anka, James Pearce, Neil Mellor Executive Producer: Ben Green Producer: Jay Beale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices