Uncertainty at Man City: Pep, Alvarez, and looming charges

The Athletic FC Podcast

08/09/24

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Pep Guardiola has entered the final year of his Manchester City contract.

With the uncertainty around many players futures, and the 115 charges still looming, could this be the end of an era at Manchester City?

Adam Levethal is joined by Phil Hay, lead writer for The Athletic FC newsletter as well as our Manchester City writer Sam Lee to reflect on their eventful U.S tour, Julian Alvarez's potential €95m move to Atletico Madrid, and discuss whether this could be Pep Guardiola's last season in Manchester.

Host: Adam Leventhal

With: Phil Hay and Sam Lee

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producer: Jay Beale

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Chelsea: new manager, same problems

August 8, 2024

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51m

With just one win in five games, Chelsea’s US Tour hasn’t quite gone to plan, conceding four goals apiece to both Celtic and Manchester City along the way.

New boss Enzo Maresca blamed ‘old habits’ for their defensive misgivings after his side’s latest defeat to Real Madrid.

So, with the Premier League season just over a week away what should we expect from Chelsea?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Phil Hay, lead writer for The Athletic FC newsletter as well as our Chelsea writer Liam Twomey to analyse their pre-season preparations, discuss how Maresca has settled as well as touching on the ever-chaotic transfer business heading in and out of Stamford Bridge.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Phil Hay and Liam Twomey

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Will Man United's summer of change end the chaos?

August 12, 2024

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38m

New coaches, new CEO, new Sporting Director - you name it - it’s been a summer, of upheaval at Manchester United.

That's before you even look at the transfer market!

But will the changes be enough for the drastic, improvement needed after finishing 8th in the Premier League last season?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Manchester United writers, and Talk of the Devils regulars Laurie Whitwell and Carl Anka to assess how Erik Ten Hag's men are preparing for the new season, while David Ornstein drops in with his take on the club's dealings in the transfer window.

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Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Laurie Whitwell and Carl Anka

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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