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Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Leeds United writer, Phil Hay who brings exclusive insight on how the newly promoted side sealed their record-breaking deal for Rodrigo and how Marcelo Bielsa is getting his team ready for the Premier League. Our Spurs writer Jack Pitt-Brooke tells us all about going to Eric Dier’s house and his cameo role in the new Amazon documentary All Or Nothing Tottenham Hotspur. And Mark speaks to Ryan Conway about his piece on The Athletic that asks if players taking a knee before Premier League games was just a gesture. Right now The Athletic is free for 30 days, bringing you the very best football writing around, including David’s Ozil exclusive - just go to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to sign up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can read all of The Athletic's great articles on the Lionel Messi transfer story without paying a penny. Sign up for a 30 Day Free Trial right now by going to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right now The Athletic is free for 30 days, bringing you the very best football writing around, including Dermot Corrigan's brilliant explainer on what Messi’s transfer request means for him, Barcelona and Manchester City - just go to theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to sign up now without paying a penny Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right now The Athletic is free for 30 days, bringing you the very best football writing around, including David’s Ozil exclusive - just go to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to sign up! And don’t forget about David’s weekly YouTube Q&A show - Ask Ornstein - answering the very best questions provided by subscribers to The Athletic. Head over to the Tifo Podcast YouTube channel to watch the latest video and don’t forget to subscribe to the channel for more superb podcast content… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Mark Chapman is joined by David Ornstein who details his exclusive interview with Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil that was published on The Athletic last week. Ozil sat down with David to discuss his future at Arsenal, why he refused to take a pay cut and his relationship with Mikel Arteta. James McNicholas joins the pod to reveal why Raul Sanllehi left his role as head of football at Arsenal and what it means for the club. Adam Crafton reveals that whilst Pep Guardiola's position as Manchester City boss is safe, some players are questioning his tactics. And The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell takes us inside Manchester United plans to go the extra step and become winners next season.. Right now The Athletic is free for 30 days, bringing you the very best football writing around, including David’s Ozil exclusive - just go to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to sign up! And don’t forget about David’s weekly YouTube Q&A show - Ask Ornstein - answering the very best questions provided by subscribers to The Athletic. Head over to the Tifo Podcast YouTube channel to watch the latest video and don’t forget to subscribe to the channel for more superb podcast content… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's David Ornstein is joined by Fulham left-back Joe Bryan, the man whose goals sealed their place in the Premier League. Joe takes us inside the Fulham dressing room at Wembley, his career ambitions, what he has learned as a player and a person as he prepares for a return to the top flight and plenty more. Also, ahead of what could be a defining week for Manchester City, The Athletic’s Sam Lee assesses their Champions League chances, transfer business and the future of manager Pep Guardiola. Plus The Athletic's Italian football writer James Horncastle details an eventful weekend for Juventus, who in the wake of their European exit have replaced their manager with the inexperienced Andrea Pirlo after deciding against an approach for Mauricio Pochettino. Right now The Athletic is free for 30 days, bringing you the very best football writing around, covering you until the end of the season just go to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to sign up! And don’t forget about my new weekly YouTube Q&A show - Ask Ornstein - answering the very best questions provided by subscribers to The Athletic. Head over to the Tifo Podcast YouTube channel to watch the latest video and don’t forget to subscribe to the channel for more superb podcast content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's David Ornstein details transfer news concerning Jadon Sancho, Willian and Alexis Sanchez. David is joined by The Athletic's Liverpool writer James Pearce who tells us about his interview with one of the club’s rising stars Harvey Elliot - could his emergence mean Jurgen Klopp trusts in youth rather than big money signings in the current transfer window? George Caulkin discusses the collapse of the proposed takeover of Newcastle United. David asks George about his chat in the immediate aftermath with one of the bid’s key players - Amanda Staveley. And what next for Bournemouth and Eddie Howe after the two parted company over the weekend? That will be answered by The Athletic's Peter Rutlzer. Right now The Athletic is free for 30 days, bringing you the very best football writing around, covering you until the end of the season just go to theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to sign up! www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to sign up! And don’t forget David's new weekly YouTube Q&A show - Ask Ornstein - answering the very best questions provided by subscribers to The Athletic. Head over to the Tifo Podcast YouTube channel to watch the latest video and don’t forget to subscribe to the channel for more superb podcast content... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's David Ornstein details Leicester City star James Maddison’s new contract with Foxes writer Rob Tanner.As the transfer window opens, Jack Pitt- Brooke tells David what makes Spurs chairman Daniel Levy one of the most feared and respected negotiators in the game. He is also joined by Laurie Whitwell to look at Manchester United’s transfer operation led by Ed Woodward. And David examines the ever increasing value of players stats & data in the game with The Athletic's football analytics writer Tom Worville. Right now The Athletic is free for 30 days, bringing you the very best football writing around, just go to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to sign up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Adam Leventhal is joined by Matt Slater & Adam Crafton to look at what the real price of relegation will be, financial and otherwise, for the clubs who get relegated from the Premier League on Sunday. Two from Aston Villa, Bournemouth and Watford will join Norwich in the Championship and we examine whether this could be one of the worst seasons to ever be relegated, what the financial landscape is likely to look like next season and we assess their chances of bouncing back next season If you’re a fan of Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Norwich, Watford, then there is no better place to read about your club than The Athletic - with dedicated reporters for every Premier League club, plus writers covering the Championship, La Liga, Serie A and much more beyond, it really does have everything you need and you can give it a try with a 30-day free trial by heading to theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's David Ornstein brings exclusive developments on a huge transfer story in the Premier League as Chelsea close in on Bayer Leverkusen’s Kai Havertz. David is joined by Chelsea correspondent Liam Twomey to discuss if this is the start of a new era of big spending by Roman Abramovich. Our Watford man Adam Leventhal explains how the dismissal of Nigel Pearson came about, where the club goes next and what role Troy Deeney might play in that. Plus David provides other lines from his weekly column including Mauricio Pochettino turning down a job offer and West Ham battling Crystal Palace for a young star from the Championship .. Right now The Athletic is free for 30 days, bringing you the very best football writing around, covering you until the end of the season just go to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to sign up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic's David Ornstein, Sam Lee & Matt Slater explain everything you need to know on the ruling that saw Manchester City's two year Champions League ban overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport We delve into the details and answer these questions: What was the reaction inside City to the verdict? Were they always confident or preparing for the worst? Why have CAS decided to rule in City's favour? Why have CAS said some of the allegations were 'time-barred' and what does that mean? What does this ruling mean for the future of Financial Fair Play? Could UEFA still mount a challenge to this decision? Could the Premier League decide to take action against City? Will this boost City's summer transfer plans? Will the verdict raise eyebrows in rival clubs boardrooms? Elsewhere we're joined by The Athletic's Simon Johnson for the latest on Chelsea's pursuit of Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana and what that means for Kepa's future, we also check in with Phil Hay to take the temperature at Leeds as they inch closer to promotion, and David has insight into what a likely lack of European football will mean for Arsenal's transfer plans this summer. Sign up to The Athletic now for David Ornstein's unrivalled insights into the world of football - head to theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman for a 30-day free trial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's David Ornstein brings details on his exclusive story that Arsenal's Matteo Guendouzi has been training alone since his side's defeat at Brighton and Mikel Arteta is keen to sell the French midfielder. Also, Mason Greenwood looks on course for an England call-up for the next round of matches - our Man United writer Laurie Whitwell joins David to discuss the numbers that highlight Greenwood’s prodigious talent. We bring you the very latest on the jaw-dropping story of Wigan Athletic falling into administration, with some fresh lines from The Athletic’s Adam Crafton, while Matt Slater explains how the Football League’s owners and director’s test actually works. And our German football writer Rafa Honigstein brings us up to date on the futures of Leon Bailey, Kai Havertz and Thiago Alcantara who could ALL be playing in the Premier League next season. Right now The Athletic is free for 30 days, bringing you the very best football writing around, covering you until the end of the season just go to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to sign up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Carl Anka, Ryan Conway, Roshane Thomas and Dan Barnes discuss their article that asked 'Why are football crowds so white?'. They share personal experiences as black journalists at football grounds, consider whether the game is too quick to pat itself on the back over racism and what meaningful change will look like. You can read the articles discussed on this podcast in full here: Why are football crowds so white? – The Athletic Football is too quick to pat itself on the back over racism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's David Ornstein reflects on Liverpool’s incredible title triumph, bringing you insight on how their owners turned a dream into reality. Stuart Webber, former Director of Recruitment at Anfield and now director of football at Norwich City, tells us about the hunger for success he witnessed first hand on Merseyside, with some great detail on John W Henry. From David's column column this week, hear how a top young player looks set to leave Arsenal. Also news on the future of Nathan Ake with our Bournemouth writer Peter Rutzler. And will Eric Dier be offered a new contract at Spurs? The Athletic’s Charlie Eccleshare will offer the latest on that and also the reasons behind a difficult relationship between Jose Mourinho and Tanguy Ndombele. Right now The Athletic is free for 30 days, bringing you the very best football writing around, covering you until the end of the season just go to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to sign up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate Liverpool's title triumph we're offering 40% off a subscription to The Athletic. There will be a raft of Liverpool articles going out on the site over the next 7 days, including “Jordan Henderson’s Journey To The Title”, by Simon Hughes. Michael Cox will be releasing an article on the tactical innovations that transformed Liverpool. And Raf Honigstein will take an in-depth look into the mindset of the man who made it all happen, Jurgen Klopp. Go to www.theathletic.com/liverpoolpod to sign up for less than £3 a month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's David Ornstein is joined by agent Jonathan Barnett to discuss what he expects to see from a very different transfer market and what the future holds for his clients including Gareth Bale. James McNicholas drops in to share notes on the work Mikel Arteta is doing to turn things round at Arsenal and potential transfer reinforcements. Our Manchester City writer Sam Lee provides a guide to Pep Guardiola’s new assistant and tells us why Leroy Sane is leaving the Etihad. And our man on the Aston Villa beat Gregg Evans gives an update on the future of Jack Grealish. To celebrate the return of the Premier League we're offering 40% off a subscription with The Athletic for a limited time only. Go to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to sign up for less than £3 a month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate the return of the Premier League we're offering 40% off a subscription to The Athletic. Enjoy all of their great football writing just in time for the return of the Premier League for less than £3 a month by going to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can sign up right now and take advantage of a 40% discount by going to theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to enjoy the best football writing anywhere, just as the football returns!... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendon Batson shares some powerful views with The Athletic's David Ornstein on how football can help bring about meaningful change in the fight against racism. Manchester United writer Laurie Whitewell explains why Paul Pogba is unlikely to start against Tottenham on Friday night and the importance of the next two months for manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. And The Athletic's Jack Pitt Brooke will detail how Premier League football will be a very different experience for everyone involved as we all adjust to the ‘new normal’ . To read their work and plenty more as we build-up to the return of Premier League and EFL action make sure you subscribe and download The Athletic app if you haven’t already and right now you can enjoy a 40% discount by heading to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sign up to The Athletic here for access to our unrivalled Wolves coverage and get a 30 day free trial just in time for the return of the Premier League Go to https://podfollow.com/the-molineux-view to hear our weekly Wolves podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sign up to The Athletic here for access to our unrivalled West Ham coverage and get a 30 day free trial just in time for the return of the Premier League Go to https://podfollow.com/u-irons to hear our weekly West Ham podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Leventhal hosts a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, counting down to the return of the Premier League, with every episode focusing on a different team... In this episode Adam Leventhal is talking Southampton with The Athletic's Carl Anka. They discuss the decision to give Ralph Hassenhuttl a new four-year contract, whether lockdown will make it difficult for the players to play their usual pressing game, and whether empty stadiums might help the Saints finally improve their terrible home record. Sign up to The Athletic here for access to our unrivalled West Ham coverage and get a 30 day free trial just in time for the return of the Premier League Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sign up to The Athletic here for access to our unrivalled Spurs coverage and get a 30 day free trial just in time for the return of the Premier League Go to https://podfollow.com/view-from-the-lane/to hear our weekly Spurs podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Leventhal hosts a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, counting down to the return of the Premier League, with every episode focusing on a different team...In this episode, Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic's dedicated Sheffield United correspondent, joins Adam to reflect on a remarkable maiden year back in 'The Big Time' and discuss whether or not there's a ceiling for Wilder's men? Plus, how Billy Sharp went the extra mile for his teammates during lockdown and some of the players both England & rival PL clubs will be keeping a close eye on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sign up to The Athletic here for access to our unrivalled Norwich City coverage and get a 30 day free trial just in time for the return of the Premier League Go to www.podfollow.com/on-the-ball-norwich to hear our weekly Norwich City podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can sign up right now and take advantage of a 30-Day Free Trial by going to theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to enjoy the best football writing anywhere, just as the Premier League returns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can sign up right now and take advantage of a 30-Day Free Trial by going to theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to enjoy the best football writing anywhere, just as the Premier League returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sign up to The Athletic here for access to our unrivalled Manchester City coverage and get a 30 day free trial just in time for the return of the Premier League Go to www.podfollow.com/why-always-us to hear our weekly Manchester City podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Leventhal hosts a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, counting down to the return of the Premier League, with every episode focusing on a different team...In this episode, The Athletic's Liverpool writers, Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside him to talk about the prospect of clinching a first top-flight title in 30 years... behind closed doors. Plus, how Klopp & his squad will react to missing out on striker Timo Werner, as well as, the Merseyside Derby - which WILL take place at Goodison Park after all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sign up to The Athletic here for access to our unrivalled Leicester City coverage and get a 30 day free trial just in time for the return of the Premier League Go to www.podfollow.com/5000-1 to hear our weekly Leicester podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sign up to The Athletic here for access to our unrivalled Everton coverage and get a 30 day free trial just in time for the return of the Premier League Go to www.podfollow.com/gwlad-tidings to hear our weekly Everton podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sign up to The Athletic here for access to our unrivalled Crystal Palace coverage and get a 30 day free trial to enjoy all of great football content just as the Premier League makes its return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's David Ornstein is joined by one of the leading strikers in Premier League history as Andy Cole opens up on the issue of racism in football and the wider world. Amy Lawrence discusses her exclusive interview with Arsene Wenger with words from the man himself. The Athletic's Liverpool writer James Pearce details why Timo Werner is not on his way to Anfield. To read their work and plenty more as we build-up to the return of Premier League, EFL, Spanish and Italian football, make sure you subscribe and download The Athletic app if you haven’t already - access is free for 30 days by going to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Leventhal hosts a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, counting down to the return of the Premier League, with every episode focusing on a different team. In this episode Adam is talking Chelsea with The Athletic's Liam Twomey. They discuss how the impending arrival of Timo Werner will affect Abraham & Giroud, the other players who could be on their way out the door after these 9 games, and whether 4th place is the priority or the pursuit of a trophy could still be a realistic goal this season. Sign up to The Athletic here for access to Liam Twomey's unrivalled Chelsea coverage and get a 30 day free trial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Leventhal hosts a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, counting down to the return of the Premier League, with every episode focusing on a different team. In this episode we look at Burnley with The Athletic's Andy Jones. They discuss the remaining ambition for Sean Dyche's side this season with safety secured, plus they look at the future of Joe Hart, the progress of Dwight McNeil and ponder just how loud Dyche will be in those empty stadiums. Sign up to The Athletic now for access to Andy Jones' unrivalled coverage of Burnley and also get the best football writing across the Premier League. Head to theathletic.co.uk/ornsteinandchapman for a 30 day free trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Adam Leventhal hosts a special bonus podcast to bring you the inside story of how Chelsea have landed Timo Werner from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig so long a transfer target for Liverpool. Adam is joined by Athletic’s football correspondent David Ornstein, German football writer Rafa Honigstein and Liam Twomey who covers Chelsea. Details include how calls with Frank Lampard helped convince Werner to choose Chelsea, how his Liverpool dream wasn’t possible in the timeframe and how Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was also an option for Chelsea. Liam, David and Rafa have contributed to an incredibly detailed piece on this Werner story that you can read over on The Athletic now, If you’re not already a subscriber, you can sign up right now and take advantage of our 30-Day Free Trial by going to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to enjoy the best football writing anywhere, just as the season makes its return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Subscribe to The Athletic to enjoy all of our writers great content in time for the Premier League's return. Sign up for a 30-Day Free Trial to try it out for yourself by going to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Subscribe to The Athletic to enjoy all of our writers great content in time for the Premier League's return. Sign up for a 30-Day Free Trial to try it out for yourself by going to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Subscribe to The Athletic to enjoy all of our writers great content in time for the Premier League's return. Sign up for a 30-Day Free Trial to try it out for yourself by going to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman You can also listen to our weekly Aston Villa podcast by going to podfollow.com/1874-pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Subscribe to The Athletic to enjoy all of our writers great content in time for the Premier League's return. Sign up for a 30-Day Free Trial to try it out for yourself by going to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman You can also listen to our weekly Arsenal podcast by going to podfollow.com/handbrake-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's David Ornstein is joined by our Spanish football writer Dermot Corrigan to discuss why Paul Pogba is unlikely to move to Spain this summer, shares notes on how La Liga has handled their own Project Restart and reveals why Mauricio Pochettino believes he is one of the Premier League's most influential coaches. Fabrice Muamba, former Premier League midfielder now an executive at the PFA joins us to share his insight on what the players are feeling ahead of football’s return and shares his thoughts on Jadon Sancho's powerful message of solidarity towards those protesting against the killing of George Floyd. The Athletic's Matt Slater shares his notes on the EFL's plans for the Championship to return on June 20 and why some clubs feel it is too soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's David Ornstein, Matt Slater & Adam Leventhal bring you a special update on the latest news surrounding the Premier League's announcement that top-flight football will return on Wednesday June 17th, with details from the lengthy meeting that took place on Thursday where clubs thrashed out the latest steps in Project Restart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's George Caulkin, Andy Mitten and Liam Twomey to look at the relationship between football and the fans. Do clubs take the loyalty of their supporters for granted? Is the matchday experience as good as it could be? How is the nature of being a fan changing? Has the influence of social media been a positive or negative influence on the way we support our teams? All this discussed and more on the Future of Football Subscribe to The Athletic here and get a 90 day free trial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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