The Preview - Aston Villa vs Arsenal

The Athletic FC Podcast

08/23/24

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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

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So how can Napoli avoid another disappointing season after their title triumph in 2023?

Is moving on Victor Osimhen and reuniting Conte with Romelu Lukaku the answer?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: James Horncastle and Jack Pitt-Brooke

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Will Kompany restore Bayern's dominance?

August 26, 2024

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One game, one win but Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich had to leave it late to get the job done! Serge Gnabry with a late winner as they came from behind to beat Wolfsburg 3-2.

So after Bayer Leverkusen ended Bayern’s run of 11 straight titles last season, can Kompany lead them back to the top?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's German football writer Seb Stafford-Bloor and Andy Jones, who watched Kompany's Burnley during his two-year stay at Turf Moor to analyse the Belgian's start to life with Bayern.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Seb Stafford-Bloor and Andy Jones

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producer: Guy Clarke

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