Do Chelsea still believe in Project Pochettino?
The Athletic FC Podcast
02/06/24
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After a heavy defeat at the weekend, home fans at Stamford Bridge made their feelings clear..
Less than a year on from the sacking of Graham Potter, Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea sit in the bottom half of the Premier League table
So.... after spending so heavily on players over the past 19 months, what exactly is owner Todd Boehly’s plan for Chelsea?
And where does this leave the Pochettino Project?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Chelsea writer Liam Twomey, who joins us fresh from attending Mauricio Pochettino’s press conference, and in the studio is Commissioning Editor for the Athletic - Dom Fifield.
Produced by Mike Stavrou
Additional production: Jay Beale
Executive producer: Adey Moorhead
Further reading:
https://theathletic.com/5252016/2024/02/06/chelsea-pochettino-eghbali-boehly-thiago/?source=audio_podcast_podcastID_144_
https://theathletic.com/5250288/2024/02/05/chelsea-pochettino-silva-boehly-clearlake-wolves/?source=audio_podcast_podcastID_144_
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Produced by Guy Clarke
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Further reading:
Arsenal bring back chaos football – and their title challenge feels stronger for it - The Athletic
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Why Man City might not win the title
February 7, 2024
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Man City look unstoppable...
Victory over Brentford on Monday was their ninth consecutive win across all competitions...
Win all their games and Pep Guardiola’s side will be Champions
But is their fourth Premier League title in a row already set in stone?
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Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s data expert & Man City fan Thom Harris, Manchester United writer Carl Anka... and representing Tottenham - it’s Charlie Eccleshare.
Produced by Mike Stavrou
Additional production: Jay Beale
Executive producer: Adey Moorhead
Further reading:
https://theathletic.com/5254392/2024/02/07/manchester-city-premier-league-title-liverpool-arsenal/?source=audio_podcast_podcastID_144_
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