The Athletic FC Podcast

Newcastle vs Liverpool + early season tactical trends

Welcome to a brand new offering on The Athletic FC Podcast: our Tactical Preview show.Kate Mason, Rob Green and Liam Tharme are here to run you through the biggest matches from an analytical lens.This week, we talk tactical trends we expect to take hold this season, while our primary focus is on the big battle at St James’ Park as Newcastle host Liverpool.The panel also touch on champions Arsenal vs Coventry, Man City vs Bournemouth and Fulham vs Chelsea.Host: Kate MasonWith: Rob Green and Liam TharmeExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Mike StavrouVideographer: Lara Sinclair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bezos and Liverpool: Is a full sale inevitable?

FSG have sold nearly 40 per cent of Liverpool to a consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, as exclusively revealed by The Athletic earlier this week.Kate Mason is joined by senior news reporter Matt Slater, former England goalkeeper Rob Green and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss the significance of the investment as well as Liverpool’s preparations ahead of the new season.The Athletic’s Liverpool correspondent James Pearce shares his insight on the Reds’ pre-season preparations as they begin a new era under Andoni Iraola, while Nick Miller drops-by from Trabzon to discuss what comes next for Mohamed Salah ahead of his home debut for Trabzonspor having moved on from Anfield.Host: Kate MasonWith: Rob Green, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Matt SlaterFeaturing: James Pearce and Nick MillerExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Jay Beale and Guy ClarkeVideographer: Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transfer latest: Baleba, Konsa and big-spending Ipswich

With just two days until the new Premier League season starts, Manchester United have made their move for Carlos Baleba.Emma Paton is joined by Jay Harris, Cerys Jones and Laurie Whitwell to discuss why after long term interest in the Brighton midfielder, the club are once again exploring a deal to sign him.Plus, with the promoted sides having spent £330m between them already this summer, The Athletic's football finance correspondent Chris Weatherspoon drops by to answer how they're affording it and whether spending big is the key to staying up.Host: Emma PatonWith: Jay Harris & Cerys JonesFeaturing: Laurie Whitwell & Chris WeatherspoonExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Jay Beale and Guy ClarkeVideographer: Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which new manager will have the biggest impact?

With nine of the 20 Premier League managers being new into their roles ahead of the new season, today we're exploring how they may fare.Emma Paton is alongside James Horncastle and Tim Spiers to analyse who may succeed and who may struggle.The Athletic's Newcastle United correspondent George Caulkin also drops by to discuss the introduction to life at St James' Park that Matthias Jaissle has experienced in taking over from Eddie Howe.Host: Emma PatonWith: James Horncastle and Tim SpiersFeaturing: George CaulkinExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Mike Stavrou and Guy ClarkeVideographer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does Rodri's exit make Arsenal unstoppable?

With just four days to go until the new Premier League season starts, Arsenal have made a statement with their 3-0 win over Manchester City in the Community Shield, with news also emerging that City midfielder Rodri is on the verge of leaving for Barcelona.Emma Paton is back in the chair, alongside former England goalkeeper Rob Green and The Athletic's Cerys Jones to discuss the strength of Arsenal's case for defending their Premier League title as James McNicholas shares his thoughts from Cardiff.Man City correspondent Sam Lee also joins to discuss the impact Rodri leaving could have for Enzo Maresca's side as well as their plans to replace him.Plus there's our latest feature Rob Ranks, transfer chat with Guglielmo Vicario heading for Juventus and Aston Villa looking to sign Zion Suzuki from Parma as well as the panel sharing their quickfire predictions ahead of the new season.Host: Emma PatonWith: Rob Green and Cerys JonesFeaturing: Sam Lee and James McNicholasExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Jay Beale and Guy ClarkeVideographer: Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.