The Preview - Manchester United vs Liverpool

The Athletic FC Podcast

08/30/24

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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 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

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Has Slot exposed Ten Hag already?

September 2, 2024

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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

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