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Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss the potential arrival of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad and what it could mean for Arsenal's midfield.The Spanish midfielder is expected to be Mikel Arteta's first signing of the summer, with a £51m deal reportedly in it's final stages. The panel discuss his best qualities and why he'd be a great fit – including where he'd slot into the side and how he'd benefit those around him. We also hear from The Athletic's data writer Thom Harris and tactics writer Liam Tharme with their takes on what his arrival could mean for the club.Plus, PSG's performance in the Champions League final and the guys pick their favourite Arsenal shirts of all time.To give feedback on the show, please head to: https://forms.gle/LgZJu5hvMFQqUb7r5Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special edition of The Athletic FC Tactics podcast - Duncan Alexander, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme preview the Champions League final between Inter and PSG.Two teams with contrasting styles meet in the final in Munich - so we break down how we think this one might play out.Host: Duncan AlexanderWith: Mark Carey and Liam TharmeProducer: Mike Stavrou and Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, it's alternative team of the season time!To remind you of the rules, instead of focusing on the top teams - we all pick an eleven with one player from each of the bottom 10 teams in the Premier League table (as it stands on Thursday 22nd May) and then one “wildcard” player - basically one other player from the bottom half clubs.Host: Michael BaileyWith: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme.Producers: Mike Stavrou and Steve Hankey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Davies-Adams is in the hot seat alongside Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and Liam Tharme ahead of a hugely significant weekend.Crystal Palace and Man City meet in the FA Cup final with the Eagles looking to upset the odds and secure a first ever major trophy. Reuben Pinder joins us to discuss how they can go about doing that.It's possibly a good week to be Chelsea and Aston Villa who host Europa League finalists Man United and Spurs as they bid to boost their own hopes of Champions League qualification. While Forest look to bounce back after an eventful week at the club.Newcastle aim to overtake Arsenal and move into 2nd spot with what would be a 4th win over the Gunners this season.Plus the last ever men's game at Goodison Park, play-off joy for Sunderland and Orient, and Ancelotti finally signs up for Brazil.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Crystal Palace v Man City preview with Reuben Pinder (03.00)• PART 2: Chelsea v Man Utd + Villa v Spurs previews (19.00) • PART 3a: Arsenal v Newcastle preview (28.00)• PART 3b: West Ham v Forest preview (32.00)• PART 3c: Everton v Southampton preview (40.00)• PART 4a: A look at the EFL play-offs (45.00)• PART 4b: Ancelotti off to Brazil (50.00)• PART 4c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (56.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we're talking Italian managers.Specifically… Carlo Ancelotti and Antonio Conte.Ancelotti will be joining the Brazilian men's national team this summer, drawing his second spell at Real Madrid to a close.Meanwhile, Antonio Conte could be about to win the Scudetto with a third Italian club… potentially adding Napoli to his successes with Juventus and Internazionale.Broadly speaking, Ancelotti has been more successful in European competitions — with Conte having a better success rate bringing home the domestic bacon.But is there something in their tactical philosophies that has caused this? That's what we talk about in this episode.Host: Michael BaileyWith: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme.Producer: Steve Hankey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Liam Tharme in the studio as your Champions League final four are set in stone.Arsenal snuff out any hopes of a Real Madrid remontada and indeed beat Los Blancos again at the Bernabeu. How much credit does Mikel Arteta deserve given their absentees?Aston Villa almost complete an incredible comeback but it's PSG who await the Gunners in the semi-final. Inter set up a 2010 semi-final rematch with Barcelona. The Opta supercomputer is struggling to pick a favourite to go all the way.Newcastle look like they'll be in next season's Champions League after another five-star showing against Crystal Palace. Chris Waugh tells us they now have second place in their sights.Plus Pep's first and last trips to Goodison, botched substitutions and why are Brighton so weird?Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: A satisfying semi-final lineup (02.00)• PART 2a: Arsenal knock out Real Madrid (06.00) • PART 2b: PSG knock out Villa (13.00)• PART 3a: Inter knock out Bayern (21.00)• PART 3b: Barca knock out Dortmund (29.00)• PART 4: Newcastle 5-0 Palace with Chris Waugh (34.00)• PART 5: The Premier League weekend preview (43.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Liam Tharme in the studio as your Champions League final four are set in stone. Arsenal snuff out any hopes of a Real Madrid remontada and indeed beat Los Blancos again at the Bernabeu. How much credit does Mikel Arteta deserve given their absentees? Aston Villa almost complete an incredible comeback but it's PSG who await the Gunners in the semi-final. Inter set up a 2010 semi-final rematch with Barcelona. The Opta supercomputer is struggling to pick a favourite to go all the way. Newcastle look like they'll be in next season's Champions League after another five-star showing against Crystal Palace. Chris Waugh tells us they now have second place in their sights. Plus Pep's first and last trips to Goodison, botched substitutions and why are Brighton so weird? Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: A satisfying semi-final lineup (02.00) • PART 2a: Arsenal knock out Real Madrid (06.00)  • PART 2b: PSG knock out Villa (13.00) • PART 3a: Inter knock out Bayern (21.00) • PART 3b: Barca knock out Dortmund (29.00) • PART 4: Newcastle 5-0 Palace with Chris Waugh (34.00) • PART 5: The Premier League weekend preview (43.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus edition of The Athletic FC Tactics podcast - Alex Barker and Liam Tharme tell you all you need to know about Luis Enrique's PSG. They've just wrapped up Ligue 1 and could become the first side to win the title unbeaten. They're also in the final of the Coupe de France and face Aston Villa in the quarter-finals of the Champions League this week. So how has Enrique made them so dominant? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus edition of The Athletic FC Tactics podcast - Alex Barker and Liam Tharme tell you all you need to know about Luis Enrique's PSG.They've just wrapped up Ligue 1 and could become the first side to win the title unbeaten.They're also in the final of the Coupe de France and face Aston Villa in the quarter-finals of the Champions League this week.So how has Enrique made them so dominant? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Charlie Eccleshare, Tom Williams and Liam Tharme into the studio after the conclusion of the Champions League knock-out play-offs.Man City are taken apart by a Kylian Mbappé hat-trick at the Bernabeu. The chase for Champions League qualification resumes with the visit of Liverpool at the Etihad on Sunday.Liverpool draw 2-2 on a Wednesday night again, this time at Villa Park. James Pearce reviews that game and looks ahead to a game with previously the Reds' fiercest rivals for silverware.Elsewhere in the Champions League, it was a disastrous week for Serie A with four Italian clubs in the competition becoming just one and some generational head losses.Plus a defence of Brendan Rodgers, the first goal at Bramley-Moore Dock and what Tottenham want everyone to call them.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Champions League headlines (02.30)• PART 2a: Real Madrid 3-1 Man City (05.30)• PART 2b: PSG smash Brest and Bayern break Celtic hearts (19.00) • PART 2c: A miserable week for Serie A (25.00)• PART 3a: Aston Villa 2-2 Liverpool with James Pearce (33.00)• PART 3b: Man City v Liverpool & Arsenal v West Ham previewed (38.00)• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (48.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Charlie Eccleshare, Tom Williams and Liam Tharme into the studio after the conclusion of the Champions League knock-out play-offs. Man City are taken apart by a Kylian Mbappé hat-trick at the Bernabeu. The chase for Champions League qualification resumes with the visit of Liverpool at the Etihad on Sunday. Liverpool draw 2-2 on a Wednesday night again, this time at Villa Park. James Pearce reviews that game and looks ahead to a game with previously the Reds' fiercest rivals for silverware. Elsewhere in the Champions League, it was a disastrous week for Serie A with four Italian clubs in the competition becoming just one and some generational head losses. Plus a defence of Brendan Rodgers, the first goal at Bramley-Moore Dock and what Tottenham want everyone to call them. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Champions League headlines (02.30) • PART 2a: Real Madrid 3-1 Man City (05.30) • PART 2b: PSG smash Brest and Bayern break Celtic hearts (19.00)  • PART 2c: A miserable week for Serie A (25.00) • PART 3a: Aston Villa 2-2 Liverpool with James Pearce (33.00) • PART 3b: Man City v Liverpool & Arsenal v West Ham previewed (38.00) • PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (48.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nothing says magic of the FA Cup like a trip to the seaside at 8pm on a Saturday night...Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him to look ahead to the first of two visits to take on Brighton in the space of less than a week.We're joined by The Athletic's football tactics writer - and Brighton fan - Liam Tharme to get an insight into the Seagulls AND a word on some of the standout tactical intricacies he's noticed from Chelsea so far this season.We give some final reflections now that transfer window is *finally* closed - including what it means for potential game time for Christopher Nkunku now that speculation about his future is on hold - and a sure improvement in Enzo Maresca's mood after a month of distraction.There's all the Blues news elsewhere, and a quiz!We'll be back on Monday to reflect on events at The Amex and find out how CFCW fare against Everton in the 5th round of the Women's FA Cup.HOST: Matt Davies-AdamsWITH: Luke Bosher, Simon Johnson and Liam TharmePRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nothing says magic of the FA Cup like a trip to the seaside at 8pm on a Saturday night... Matt Davies-Adams has got Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him to look ahead to the first of two visits to take on Brighton in the space of less than a week. We're joined by The Athletic's football tactics writer - and Brighton fan - Liam Tharme to get an insight into the Seagulls AND a word on some of the standout tactical intricacies he's noticed from Chelsea so far this season. We give some final reflections now that transfer window is *finally* closed - including what it means for potential game time for Christopher Nkunku now that speculation about his future is on hold - and a sure improvement in Enzo Maresca's mood after a month of distraction. There's all the Blues news elsewhere, and a quiz! We'll be back on Monday to reflect on events at The Amex and find out how CFCW fare against Everton in the 5th round of the Women's FA Cup. HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Luke Bosher, Simon Johnson and Liam Tharme PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are analysing the winter transfer window signings who could have a big, tactical impact on their clubs over the rest of this season and beyond.We go for some obvious ones — but we'll also talk about moves you may have missed! Host: Michael BaileyWith: Mark Carey, Liam Tharme, Thom Harris and Michael CoxProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are analysing the winter transfer window signings who could have a big, tactical impact on their clubs over the rest of this season and beyond. We go for some obvious ones — but we'll also talk about moves you may have missed!  Host: Michael Bailey With: Mark Carey, Liam Tharme, Thom Harris and Michael Cox Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull and Liam Tharme are here to talk about the football.Manchester City's tweaks that saw them beat Chelsea, what Pep Guardiola thinks modern football now is and JJ's fantastic trip to Lisbon to run the rule over Benfica and Barcelona were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine and produced by Steve Hankey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull and Liam Tharme are here to talk about the football. Manchester City's tweaks that saw them beat Chelsea, what Pep Guardiola thinks modern football now is and JJ's fantastic trip to Lisbon to run the rule over Benfica and Barcelona were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine and produced by Steve Hankey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday, after weeks of speculation West Ham finally sacked Julen Lopetegui.The Spaniard lasted just eight months - and 22 games in charge of the Hammers, the shortest reign of a permanent manager or head coach in the club's 124-year historyJoining Ian Irving to analyse the decision to sack Lopetegui and replace him with Graham Potter are The Athletic's football correspondent David Ornstein and West Ham United writer Roshane Thomas.Plus, Football Tactics writer Liam Tharme also drops-by to discuss Potter's fit at the London Stadium and look back on his previously successful spell in the Premier League with Brighton & Hove Albion.Host: Ian IrvingWith: David Ornstein, Roshane Thomas and Liam TharmeExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Wednesday, after weeks of speculation West Ham finally sacked Julen Lopetegui. The Spaniard lasted just eight months - and 22 games in charge of the Hammers, the shortest reign of a permanent manager or head coach in the club's 124-year history Joining Ian Irving to analyse the decision to sack Lopetegui and replace him with Graham Potter are The Athletic's football correspondent David Ornstein and West Ham United writer Roshane Thomas. Plus, Football Tactics writer Liam Tharme also drops-by to discuss Potter's fit at the London Stadium and look back on his previously successful spell in the Premier League with Brighton & Hove Albion. Host: Ian Irving With: David Ornstein, Roshane Thomas and Liam Tharme Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we talk about back three formations.Ruben Amorim loves them, and he'll be the boss at Manchester United from next week. And Simone Inzaghi's Internazionale, also featuring a back three, beat Arsenal this week, had already drawn with Man City; and are yet to concede a Champions League goal.So are back threes back? Or is this just a brief moment back in the sun?And can Manchester United's current squad adapt to Amorim's favoured formation?Host: Michael BaileyWith: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme.Producer: Steve Hankey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk about back three formations. Ruben Amorim loves them, and he'll be the boss at Manchester United from next week.  And Simone Inzaghi's Internazionale, also featuring a back three, beat Arsenal this week, had already drawn with Man City; and are yet to concede a Champions League goal. So are back threes back? Or is this just a brief moment back in the sun? And can Manchester United's current squad adapt to Amorim's favoured formation? Host: Michael Bailey With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme. Producer: Steve Hankey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As demonstrated in the Champions League this week Viktor Gyokeres is European football's in-form striker. The Sporting striker's hat-trick against Man City puts him on 23 goals in all competitions already this season. So, after failing to break through at Brighton, could Gyokeres finally be ready for the Premier League? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Liam Tharme and Mark Carey to look at the numbers behind Gyokeres incredible season while David Novo, from Portuguese publication Record, gives the perspective from Portugal. Plus, former Coventry City assistant manager Adi Viveash also shares his account of working with the Swedish striker closely and helping to develop his game prior to his move to Sporting. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Liam Tharme, Mark Carey, David Novo and Adi Viveash Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As demonstrated in the Champions League this week Viktor Gyokeres is European football's in-form striker.The Sporting striker's hat-trick against Man City puts him on 23 goals in all competitions already this season.So, after failing to break through at Brighton, could Gyokeres finally be ready for the Premier League?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Liam Tharme and Mark Carey to look at the numbers behind Gyokeres incredible season while David Novo, from Portuguese publication Record, gives the perspective from Portugal.Plus, former Coventry City assistant manager Adi Viveash also shares his account of working with the Swedish striker closely and helping to develop his game prior to his move to Sporting.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Liam Tharme, Mark Carey, David Novo and Adi ViveashExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Adrian Clarke and Liam Tharme in tow to break down a massive week of football.The Carabao Cup quarter-finals are set after Spurs knock out Man City, while holders Liverpool and Arsenal also progress. Hear about 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri's virtuoso performance.Ruud van Nistelrooy's Man United also let loose, putting five past Leicester at Old Trafford. Laurie Whitwell has the latest on how long it will be before Ruben Amorim is in the dugout.The Red Devils host Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday, while Arsenal travel to Newcastle and Bournemouth try to record their first ever win over injury-hit Man City.Plus Preston 1888, sleep scores and when you should eat crumpets.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Carabao Cup Last 16 roundup (02.00)• PART 2: Amorim / Man Utd v Chelsea with Laurie Whitwell (21.00)• PART 3a: Bournemouth v Man City preview (34.00) • PART 3b: Liverpool v Brighton preview (38.00)• PART 3c: Newcastle v Arsenal preview (40.00)• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (48.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Adrian Clarke and Liam Tharme in tow to break down a massive week of football. The Carabao Cup quarter-finals are set after Spurs knock out Man City, while holders Liverpool and Arsenal also progress. Hear about 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri's virtuoso performance. Ruud van Nistelrooy's Man United also let loose, putting five past Leicester at Old Trafford. Laurie Whitwell has the latest on how long it will be before Ruben Amorim is in the dugout. The Red Devils host Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday, while Arsenal travel to Newcastle and Bournemouth try to record their first ever win over injury-hit Man City. Plus Preston 1888, sleep scores and when you should eat crumpets. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Carabao Cup Last 16 roundup (02.00) • PART 2: Amorim / Man Utd v Chelsea with Laurie Whitwell (21.00) • PART 3a: Bournemouth v Man City preview (34.00)  • PART 3b: Liverpool v Brighton preview (38.00) • PART 3c: Newcastle v Arsenal preview (40.00) • PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (48.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're focusing on Liverpool and their almost perfect start under new manager Arne Slot. It's been a record-busting beginning for Liverpool… so how has the transition from legendary manager Jurgen Klopp gone so smoothly at Anfield, and what are the challenges that now lie ahead for Slot? Host: Michael Bailey With: Mark Carey, Liam Tharme and Thom Harris Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're focusing on Liverpool and their almost perfect start under new manager Arne Slot.It's been a record-busting beginning for Liverpool… so how has the transition from legendary manager Jurgen Klopp gone so smoothly at Anfield, and what are the challenges that now lie ahead for Slot?Host: Michael BaileyWith: Mark Carey, Liam Tharme and Thom HarrisProducer: Mike Stavrou 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 Aston Villa vs Manchester United.After contrasting weeks in Europe, will Sunday's game decide Erik ten Hag's future?Plus, we look at the fixtures elsewhere with drop ins from the club podcasts across our network.Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Tim Spiers, Nick Miller, Jacob Tanswell, Liam Tharme, Ahmed WalidExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: 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 Aston Villa vs Manchester United. After contrasting weeks in Europe, will Sunday's game decide Erik ten Hag's future? Plus, we look at the fixtures elsewhere with drop ins from the club podcasts across our network. Host: Adam Leventhal With: Tim Spiers, Nick Miller, Jacob Tanswell, Liam Tharme, Ahmed Walid Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Jay Beale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is it that everytime Arsenal get a set-piece it feels like they'll score?Since the start of the 2021/22 season Mikel Arteta's have scored 44 goals from set-pieces with Gabriel responsible for 12 of those.So, how have set-pieces become so important?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic FC newsletter lead writer Phil Hay, Tactics writer Liam Tharme and former Premier League defender Nedum Onuoha to debate the rising importance and focus on set-pieces including the influences of coaches such as Nicolas Jover.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Phil Hay, Liam Tharme and Nedum OnuohaExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is it that everytime Arsenal get a set-piece it feels like they'll score? Since the start of the 2021/22 season Mikel Arteta's have scored 44 goals from set-pieces with Gabriel responsible for 12 of those. So, how have set-pieces become so important? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic FC newsletter lead writer Phil Hay, Tactics writer Liam Tharme and former Premier League defender Nedum Onuoha to debate the rising importance and focus on set-pieces including the influences of coaches such as Nicolas Jover. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Phil Hay, Liam Tharme and Nedum Onuoha Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo, Charlie Eccleshare, Tom Williams and Liam Tharme cast their eye over a smorgasbord of football issues.After the confirmation that Rodri has damaged knee ligaments, Man City travel to Newcastle on Saturday. How will Pep cope without arguably his most important player for the majority of the season?Arsenal's youngsters shine in the Carabao Cup. Leicester are the next visitors to the Emirates as we ask ‘how do you stop the Gunners from corners?'Everton's takeover drama appears to finally be nearing a conclusion. The Athletic's Matt Slater tells us why the Friedkin Group are set to invest.Plus Di Canio, Chelsea v Brighton and Raphael Varane's retirement.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Newcastle v Man City - how will City cope without Rodri? (04.30)• PART 2: Carabao Cup 3rd round round-up (16.00)• PART 3: Arsenal v Leicester, corners and time-wasting (25.00)• PART 4a: Friedkin's Everton takeover with Matt Slater (35.00)• PART 4b: Twente then Tottenham for Man United (42.00)• PART 5a: On This Day - Di Canio pushes Alcock (49.00)• PART 5b : The rest of the Premier League weekend (51.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, Charlie Eccleshare, Tom Williams and Liam Tharme cast their eye over a smorgasbord of football issues. After the confirmation that Rodri has damaged knee ligaments, Man City travel to Newcastle on Saturday. How will Pep cope without arguably his most important player for the majority of the season? Arsenal's youngsters shine in the Carabao Cup. Leicester are the next visitors to the Emirates as we ask ‘how do you stop the Gunners from corners?' Everton's takeover drama appears to finally be nearing a conclusion. The Athletic's Matt Slater tells us why the Friedkin Group are set to invest. Plus Di Canio, Chelsea v Brighton and Raphael Varane's retirement. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Newcastle v Man City - how will City cope without Rodri? (04.30) • PART 2: Carabao Cup 3rd round round-up (16.00) • PART 3: Arsenal v Leicester, corners and time-wasting (25.00) • PART 4a: Friedkin's Everton takeover with Matt Slater (35.00) • PART 4b: Twente then Tottenham for Man United (42.00) • PART 5a: On This Day - Di Canio pushes Alcock (49.00) • PART 5b : The rest of the Premier League weekend (51.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brighton have had an impressive start under their 31-year old-manager Fabian Hurzeler and an even more impressive transfer window - with £200million spent.  On the show it's tactics writer Liam Tharme and German football writer Seb Stafford-Bloor. And we're asking… is there something exciting happening with the Seagulls this season? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Liam Tharme and Seb Stafford-Bloor Executive Producer: Abi Paterson Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brighton have had an impressive start under their 31-year old-manager Fabian Hurzeler and an even more impressive transfer window - with £200million spent. On the show it's tactics writer Liam Tharme and German football writer Seb Stafford-Bloor.And we're asking… is there something exciting happening with the Seagulls this season?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Liam Tharme and Seb Stafford-BloorExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducer: Mike Stavrou 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 Unai Emery's Aston Villa, who host title chasing Arsenal on Saturday.Plus, we look at the fixtures elsewhere with drop ins from the club podcasts across our network.Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Tim Spiers, Jon Mackenzie, Jacob Tanswell, Liam Tharme, James McNicholasExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: 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 Unai Emery's Aston Villa, who host title chasing Arsenal on Saturday. 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, Jacob Tanswell, Liam Tharme, James McNicholas Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Jay Beale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo welcomes Charlie Eccleshare, Natalie Gedra and Liam Tharme into The Athletic studios ahead of the second weekend of Premier League action.Arsenal travel to Villa Park to face a team that scuppered their title hopes by winning both meetings last season. Can Unai Emery get one over on his old club again?Fabian Hürzeler has his first home game as Brighton boss with Man United visiting the Amex. And a lot has happened at Man City and Ipswich since they last met in the top flight.Plus bullish Ange, Evanilson down south and what is going on at Chelsea?Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Tennis needs VAR (02.00)• PART 2a: Aston Villa v Arsenal preview (05.00)• PART 2b: Man City v Ipswich preview (15.00)• PART 3a: Leicester 1-1 Tottenham & Spurs v Everton preview (20.00)• PART 3b: Brighton v Man United preview (30.00)• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (38.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Charlie Eccleshare, Natalie Gedra and Liam Tharme into The Athletic studios ahead of the second weekend of Premier League action. Arsenal travel to Villa Park to face a team that scuppered their title hopes by winning both meetings last season. Can Unai Emery get one over on his old club again? Fabian Hürzeler has his first home game as Brighton boss with Man United visiting the Amex. And a lot has happened at Man City and Ipswich since they last met in the top flight. Plus bullish Ange, Evanilson down south and what is going on at Chelsea? Produced by Charlie Jones.   RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Tennis needs VAR (02.00) • PART 2a: Aston Villa v Arsenal preview (05.00) • PART 2b: Man City v Ipswich preview (15.00) • PART 3a: Leicester 1-1 Tottenham & Spurs v Everton preview (20.00) • PART 3b: Brighton v Man United preview (30.00) • PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (38.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining Jimbo are Daniel Storey, Pol Ballus, Dom Fifield, Jay Harris and Liam Tharme ahead of the highly anticipated conclusion of the Euros. England take on Spain. The English contingent on our panel are feeling more relaxed and more trusting in this Three Lions team than ever before. Tactically how can they overcome La Roja who have won 6 out of 6 at this tournament? Plus who do the Spanish fear in Gareth Southgate's side? And will Lamine Yamal be having a very happy 17th birthday celebration? Produced by Charlie Jones. Theme music by JJ Bull. SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining Jimbo are Daniel Storey, Pol Ballus, Dom Fifield, Jay Harris and Liam Tharme ahead of the highly anticipated conclusion of the Euros.England take on Spain. The English contingent on our panel are feeling more relaxed and more trusting in this Three Lions team than ever before. Tactically how can they overcome La Roja who have won 6 out of 6 at this tournament?Plus who do the Spanish fear in Gareth Southgate's side? And will Lamine Yamal be having a very happy 17th birthday celebration?Produced by Charlie Jones.Theme music by JJ Bull.SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So, England are through to the last 16 of Euro 2024 as group winners but once again were underwhelming in their 0-0 draw with Slovenia. Could turning to Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo be the solutions to the puzzle Gareth Southgate needs to solve if England are to progress much further?And what did Southgate's comments post-match reveal about how he's handling the challenge of managing at this tournament?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Oli Kay and Matt Slater, who were both in Cologne as well as football tactics writer Liam Tharme to analyse whether or not England can still succeed with Southgate.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Oli Kay, Matt Slater and Liam TharmeExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy ClarkeRelated articles:Gareth Southgate understands England fan reaction after objects thrown at him following Slovenia draw - The AthleticEuro 2024 and the lopsided draw affecting which teams are considered likely finalists - The Athletic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So, England are through to the last 16 of Euro 2024 as group winners but once again were underwhelming in their 0-0 draw with Slovenia. Could turning to Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo be the solutions to the puzzle Gareth Southgate needs to solve if England are to progress much further? And what did Southgate's comments post-match reveal about how he's handling the challenge of managing at this tournament? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Oli Kay and Matt Slater, who were both in Cologne as well as football tactics writer Liam Tharme to analyse whether or not England can still succeed with Southgate. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Oli Kay, Matt Slater and Liam Tharme Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Related articles: Gareth Southgate understands England fan reaction after objects thrown at him following Slovenia draw - The Athletic Euro 2024 and the lopsided draw affecting which teams are considered likely finalists - The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo's got Sasha Goryunov, Liam Tharme and Seb Stafford-Bloor alongside him to capture all the fallout from Day 9 at the Euros. Belgium finally turned up in their 2-0 win over Romania to mean Group E is fascinatingly poised - with all four teams sat on three points going into the final round of matches. Michael Cox drops in from Cologne to talk us through the game. Portugal booked their place in the round of 16 as Group F winners after their comfortable 3-0 win over Turkey, while substitute Saba Lobjanidze wasted a golden chance for Georgia with *literally* the final kick of the game as the debutants claimed a first ever point in a major tournament with a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic - which does neither many favours. Plus, an opportunity to look ahead to Sunday's action - which sees Switzerland face hosts Germany and Scotland take on Hungary. AFP's Kieran Canning joins us to preview the Tartan Army's crunch tie which could see them reach the knockout phase of a major tournament for the first time ever... Produced by Lucy Oliva. Theme music by JJ Bull. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Belgium 2-0 Romania with Michael Cox (07.05) • PART 2a: Turkey 0-3 Portugal (14.40) • PART 2b: Georgia 1-1 Czech Republic (22.25) • PART 3a: Scotland v Hungary preview with Kieran Canning (35.10) • PART 3b: Switzerland v Germany preview (42.35) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo's got Sasha Goryunov, Liam Tharme and Seb Stafford-Bloor alongside him to capture all the fallout from Day 9 at the Euros.Belgium finally turned up in their 2-0 win over Romania to mean Group E is fascinatingly poised - with all four teams sat on three points going into the final round of matches. Michael Cox drops in from Cologne to talk us through the game.Portugal booked their place in the round of 16 as Group F winners after their comfortable 3-0 win over Turkey, while substitute Saba Lobjanidze wasted a golden chance for Georgia with *literally* the final kick of the game as the debutants claimed a first ever point in a major tournament with a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic - which does neither many favours.Plus, an opportunity to look ahead to Sunday's action - which sees Switzerland face hosts Germany and Scotland take on Hungary. AFP's Kieran Canning joins us to preview the Tartan Army's crunch tie which could see them reach the knockout phase of a major tournament for the first time ever...Produced by Lucy Oliva.Theme music by JJ Bull.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Belgium 2-0 Romania with Michael Cox (07.05)• PART 2a: Turkey 0-3 Portugal (14.40)• PART 2b: Georgia 1-1 Czech Republic (22.25)• PART 3a: Scotland v Hungary preview with Kieran Canning (35.10)• PART 3b: Switzerland v Germany preview (42.35)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, The Athletic's Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join Ali Maxwell to talk about why this Premier League season has had an unbelievable number of goals.The number of goals being scored in the top division of English men's football is at its highest rate since the 1960s.But what has caused this?Are goalkeepers not as good as they used to be at keeping the ball out of the net?What has VAR done to the game in the context of goals given or denied?And are players shooting more and better? This and much, much more on the final Tactics podcast of the 23/24 season.Hosted by: Ali MaxwellWith: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Liam Tharme Produced by: Steve Hankey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, The Athletic's Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join Ali Maxwell to talk about why this Premier League season has had an unbelievable number of goals. The number of goals being scored in the top division of English men's football is at its highest rate since the 1960s. But what has caused this? Are goalkeepers not as good as they used to be at keeping the ball out of the net? What has VAR done to the game in the context of goals given or denied? And are players shooting more and better?  This and much, much more on the final Tactics podcast of the 23/24 season. Hosted by: Ali Maxwell With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Liam Tharme  Produced by: Steve Hankey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Mackenzie is joined by Liam Tharme to give an overview of some of the most interesting tactical trends from the season…Why were there a lot more goals in the Premier League?How has Xabi Alonso balanced stale but safe possession vs more direct but risky approach?Were Manchester City worse this season?Are we entering an age where promoted teams are going to struggle to stay up?This episode of the Tifo Football Podcast is presented by Jon Mackenzie, produced by Mike Zimmermann. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Mackenzie is joined by Liam Tharme to give an overview of some of the most interesting tactical trends from the season… Why were there a lot more goals in the Premier League? How has Xabi Alonso balanced stale but safe possession vs more direct but risky approach? Were Manchester City worse this season? Are we entering an age where promoted teams are going to struggle to stay up? This episode of the Tifo Football Podcast is presented by Jon Mackenzie, produced by Mike Zimmermann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Mackenzie is joined by Mark Carey and Liam Tharme to explore the ideas of some up and coming managers (Still, Motta, Fonseca) and to dig into the deeper question of how do we decide if a manager is *good* or not… What is Will Still's tactical approach? What is the correlation between Thiago Motta's deep build up with strong defensive numbers?  Why is Paolo Fonseca's Lille so good on the ball? Which of these coaches are going to succeed? Football's best up-and-coming managers: https://theathletic.com/5339076/2024/03/25/thiago-motta-up-and-coming-managers/ This episode of the Tifo Football Podcast is presented by Jon Mackenzie, produced by Mike Zimmermann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices