This weekend sees Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool face Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City for the final time in the Premier League.
Two hugely successful managers but would either have been quite so successful without the other?
And with Klopp about to leave Anfield - and Guardiola's long-term future at the Etihad uncertain..
Which club - Liverpool or City - is better suited to life without its legendary leader?
The Athletic’s Michael Bailey is joined by colleagues Oli Kay, Pol Ballus and our German football writer Raf Honigstein.
Producer Jay Beale
Executive Producer Adey Moorhead
***
We’re asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going to theathletic.com/survey24. Three lucky entries will win £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers too. So whether you're a long-time listener or a new one, we want your feedback.
• With over 1,000 therapists in the UK already, BetterHelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a wide variety of expertise in mental health. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/ATHLETICFOOTBALL
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Weekend Preview: Will Solanke haunt Liverpool?
Ivan Toney’s return & rehabilitation
Is Jose Mourinho still special?
More FFP charges but what about Man City?
Why can’t Newcastle buy success?
Weekend Preview: Spurs new faces to storm Old Trafford?
AFCON Preview: Favourites, outsiders and Onana return
What would Henderson's Saudi u-turn cost him?
Will Werner be a success at Spurs?
Why can't Arsenal score goals?
Weekend Preview: Can Sunderland add to Newcastle’s misery?
Will Real Madrid finally get Mbappe?
Man United’s January plans & Sancho’s future
Weekend Preview: Arsenal’s Anfield test and 2023 in review
Are Liverpool 2.0 ready to win the Premier League?
Cooper & Marinakis reach breaking point: Good luck Nuno…
Is Xavi losing his grip on the Barcelona job?
How Dyche got Everton out of trouble
Weekend Preview: More Anfield pain for Man United?
What now for Newcastle?
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Daily Football Briefing
Football Weekly
On The Continent - A European Football Podcast
Tifo Football Podcast
The Totally Football Show with James Richardson