Jack Lang

Ahead of the Carabao Cup final, Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus sits down with The Athletic FC for an exclusive interview. In conversation with Mario Cortegana Santos and Jack Lang, they get into how his move to Arsenal came about, the team’s mentality after three consecutive 2nd places finishes and how they’re coping with the current title race. Plus, the narrative around set pieces, the differences between Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta, his love for R9 and much more. Hosts: Mario Cortegana Santos & Jack Lang Guest: Gabriel Jesus Exec Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Jay Beale & Rachael Tinde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Art De Roché into the studio after what felt like a pivotal night in the Premier League. Art was at the Amex to see Arsenal earn a 1-0 win that earned the wrath of Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler. And more importantly took the Gunners 7 points clear of Man City. Pep Guardiola’s side still have a game in hand but threw away the lead twice against Nottingham Forest. How did Forest do it? Mark Carey was watching for us. And with West Ham also winning at Fulham, where does this leave the relegation battle? The race for Champions League football is hotting right up with 3rd to 6th separated by 3 points. That’s after Man United’s dramatic defeat to 10-man Newcastle and Villa’s home humbling by Chelsea. It’s FA Cup 5th round weekend. Wrexham reporter Richard Sutcliffe paints us a picture ahead of their clash with Chelsea at the Racecourse Ground. Plus Fulham, facial hair and Flamengo sacking Filipe Luis. Produced by Charlie Jones RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Farewell Jack’s moustache (01.00) • PART 2: Brighton 0-1 Arsenal (05.00) • PART 3a: Man City 2-2 Forest with Mark Carey (14.30) • PART 3b: Fulham 0-1 West Ham (25.00) • PART 4a: Aston Villa 1-4 Chelsea (35.00) • PART 4b: Newcastle 2-1 Man United (41.30) • PART 5a: Jack with the latest on Luis & Lingard (47.00) • PART 5b: Wrexham v Chelsea preview with Richard Sutcliffe (52.00) • PART 5c: Elsewhere in the FA Cup (57.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Dan Kilpatrick are in the studio ahead of a mouthwatering weekend of action. Arsenal and Man City will meet in the Carabao Cup final in late March after overcoming Chelsea and Newcastle in the semi-finals in midweek. We discuss the very different approaches of Rosenior and Howe to how they handled the top two. Could the Gunners increase their lead at the top of the table this weekend? Arteta’s men host Sunderland while Pep and his players travel to Anfield, a ground that hasn’t brought them much joy over the years. Red-hot Man United look to hang on to 4th place as they face Spurs, about whom skipper Cristian Romero has been sounding off again. Plus a big weekend of six-pointers at the bottom and the ticking time bomb that is Crystal Palace. Produced by Charlie Jones RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Arsenal & Man City reach Carabao Cup final (02.30) • PART 2a: Liverpool v Man City preview (13.00) • PART 2b: Arsenal v Sunderland preview (19.00) • PART 3a: Man United v Tottenham preview (25.00) • PART 3b: Wolves v Chelsea + Bournemouth v Villa (32.00) • PART 4a: Brighton v Crystal Palace preview (37.00) • PART 4b: Newcastle v Brentford + Fulham v Everton (46.00) • PART 4c: Leeds v Forest + Burnley v West Ham (49.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Champions League league phase is over - after a pulsating final night. Five of the top eight sides are Premier League teams. But what else did we learn from the league phase? We’re asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going to theathletic.com/survey26. 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. Go to: theathletic.com/survey26 Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Jack Lang and Seb Stafford-Bloor Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined by Jack Lang, Seb Stafford-Bloor and JJ Bull for a midweek Totally Extra to discuss Tuesday night's Champions League games. Norwegian broadcaster Martin Sleipnes drops in to talk about a historic night for Bodø/Glimt who beat Man City 3-1 in the Arctic circle. It could have been more for Glimt who peppered City's goal against a tired-looking defence, as Rodri got sent off for 2 yellows. Arsenal meanwhile continue their perfect Champions League form as they brushed aside Serie A leaders Inter 3-1 at San Siro and Spurs finally gave their home fans something to cheer about as they beat 10-man Dortmund 2-0. Tom Williams joins to discuss PSG's last minute loss to Sporting, plus a roundup of the rest of Tuesday nights games and Brighton v Bournemouth on Monday. Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: JJ Bull's new single (0.40) • PART 1b: Tuesday night’s results rundown (3.00) • PART 2a: Bodo/Glimt 3-1Man City (4.30) • PART 3a: Spurs 2-0 Dortmund (18.10) • PART 3b: Inter 1-3 Arsenal (24.10) • PART 4a: Sporting 2-1 PSG (30.30) • PART 4b: The rest of Tuesday's games (37.55) • PART 4c: Brighton 1-1 Bournemouth (46.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo's got Jay Harris, Jack Lang and Mark Carey in tow for a round up of all of Wednesday night's Champions League action - and a look ahead to the weekend's Premier League festivities. We've got the fallout from Manchester City's 2-1 win at Real Madrid - who are now on a run of just two wins in their last eight matches in all competitions. So is Xabi Alonso's job still well and truly under threat? Plus, Madueke shines as Arsenal maintain their perfect UCL campaign so far in their 3-0 win at Club Brugge - while it's the curse of the late goal again for Newcastle as they were held to a 2-2 draw out in Leverkusen. Plenty to look forward to this weekend in *our* league - including the first Premier League Wear-Tyne derby at the Stadium of Light in just over 10 years! Chris Weatherspoon is with us to gauge the excitement in and around Sunderland ahead of the game. Elsewhere - can Palace finally beat Pep at Selhurst? Will Villa show they're serious title contenders when they travel to West Ham? And can Everton beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge for the first time since 1994?! All that plus Tom Hanks films, manager WhatsApp groups and poorly-timed water breaks. Produced by Charlie Jones and Lucy Oliva. Get your tickets to the Totally Football Show LIVE at Leicester Square Theatre RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Hellos, novelty Christmas presents & league phase ire (00.45) • PART 1b: Wednesday night’s results rundown (07.00) • PART 2a: Real Madrid 1-2 Manchester City (09.50) • PART 2b: Club Brugge 0-3 Arsenal (17.30) • PART 3a: Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 Newcastle (23.20) • PART 3b: The rest of Wednesday's action (28.45) • PART 4a: Premier League MD16 fixtures rundown (31.40) • PART 4b: A look ahead to AFCON (33.55) • PART 4c: Crystal Palace v Manchester City preview (37.00) • PART 4d: West Ham v Aston Villa preview (39.30) • PART 5a: Sunderland v Newcastle preview with Chris Weatherspoon (44.05) • PART 5b: The rest of the weekend's action (52.15) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Real Madrid are top of La Liga and have won three from four in the Champions League, but there’s always drama around the corner at the Bernabeu. Vinicius Junior has told the club he doesn’t want to renew his contract while his relationship with head coach Xabi Alonso remains strained. So… who will end up winning this battle: star player or head coach? Host: Ayo Akinwolere Guests: Mario Cortegana, Dermot Corrigan, Jack Lang Executive Producer: Abi Paterson Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson, Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a midweek Totally Extra and Jimbo is joined in the studio by Tom Williams, Jack Lang and Dan Kilpatrick to discuss Tuesday night's Champions League games. It's been a good week for Liverpool who beat Real Madrid 1-0 at Anfield and have put the brakes on their 'crisis'. PSG were undone by Luis Diaz and a 10 man Bayern whose unbelievable run continues under Vincent Kompany. Meanwhile a good night for North London as Spurs beat Copenhagen 4-0 and Arsenal won 3-0 away at Slavia Prague, breaking the record for youngest Champions League player ever. Plus the rest of the Champions League games, Sunderland v Everton from Monday night and the latest on Wolves' hunt for a new manager. Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: The van de Ven goal (00.40) • PART 1b: A rundown of Tuesday night’s Champions League results (03.20) • PART 2a: Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid (05.35) • PART 2b: PSG 1-2 Bayern (14.30) • PART 3a: Spurs 4-0 Copenhagen (19.30) • PART 3b: Slavia Prague 0-3 Arsenal (30.45) • PART 3c: The rest of Tuesday night’s action (35.00) • PART 4a: Sunderland 1-1 Everton (37.10) • PART 4b: Wolves' search for a manager (41.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a midweek Totally Extra and Jimbo is joined in the studio by Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Art de Roché to discuss the Tuesday night Champions League games. It was a good night for the English sides as Arsenal scored four in 13 minutes to stun Atletico Madrid, Newcastle beat Mourinho's Benfica 3-0 and Man City eased past Villarreal 2-0. Seb Stafford-Bloor drops in from Leverkusen to tell Jimbo about the action-packed 7-2 at the BayArena Stadium and how PSG's dominant performance left Bayer shellshocked. Plus highlights from the rest of the Champions League games and Sean Dyche to Forest. Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: A rundown of Tuesday night’s Champions League results (00.40) • PART 2a: Arsenal 4-0 Atlético Madrid (03.35) • PART 2b: Newcastle 3-0 Benfica (10.50) • PART 2c: Villarreal 0-2 Man City (15.05) • PART 3a: Seb Stafford-Bloor drops in to talk Leverkusen 2-7 PSG (19.15) • PART 3b: The rest of Tuesday night’s action (24.20) • PART 4a: On This Day - that Pires penalty (35.35) • PART 4b: Lampard’s unbeaten run at Coventry (38.25) • PART 4c: West Ham 0-2 Brentford (40.10) • PART 4d: Dyche appointed at Forest (44.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo's joined by Jack Lang, Tom Williams and Liam Tharme at Totally HQ for a look back on all of Wednesday's Champions League festivities - and a look ahead to an intriguing weekend of Premier League action before heading into the October international break. There was PSG getting the better of Barcelona, Eric Dier coming up clutch for Monaco against Man City late on - and wins for Arsenal and Newcastle in MD2 of the league phase. Then we turn our attention to domestic affairs, pondering whether Nuno's West Ham can make it three consecutive wins for the Hammers at Arsenal, whether it's Chelsea or Liverpool who'll arrest their mini-slumps at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening - and whether Brentford can do a job on Pep's side yet again at the Gtech. Plus - could it be 50 and out for Amorim as Manchester United host high-flying Sunderland at Old Trafford? All that plus the advent of the yellow and red card, a French spin on the Premier League - and Anthony Gordon's tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales. Produced by Charlie Jones and Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Jimbōchō, oversized headbands - and Wednesday's UCL headlines (00.45) • PART 1b: Barcelona 1-2 PSG (07.45) • PART 2a: Monaco 2-2 Manchester City (15.35) • PART 2b: Arsenal 2-0 Olympiakos (25.00) • PART 2c: Union Saint-Gilloise 0-4 Newcastle (29.30) • PART 2d: The rest of Wednesday's Champions League action (32.50) • PART 3a: Premier League MD7 overview (35.15) • PART 3b: Arsenal v West Ham preview (37.55) • PART 3c: Chelsea v Liverpool preview (41.30) • PART 3d: Brentford v Manchester City preview (43.20) • PART 4a: On this day - dishing out the cards - and FVS (48.00) • PART 4a: Manchester United v Sunderland preview (53.20) • PART 4c: The rest of the Premier League (57.25) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo brings you this week's Totally extra on a Friday to cover the Thursday night Champions League games alongside Jack Lang, Charlie Eccleshare and Tom Williams. Marcus Rashford had his breakout game for Barcelona on Tyneside, scoring 2 excellent goals to get their Champions League campaign off to a flyer. Meanwhile Foden shone and Haaland became the fastest ever player to reach 50 Champions League goals, as Man City beat a 10-man Napoli 2-0. Big games await for both sides on Sunday with City travelling to The Emirates and Newcastle visiting Andoni Iraola's impressive Bournemouth side. Plus Mourinho is appointed as new Benfica boss, back at the club where it all started for him in management. Produced by Jesse Howard and Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Famous faces the panel have met - Björn Borg, Mo Salah, Ronaldinho (00.40) • PART 1b: Roundup of Thursday's Champions League games (07.05) • PART 1c: Rashford shines in Barca victory on Tyneside (09.09) • PART 2: City turn Napoli over as Haaland breaks records (17.15) • PART 3a: Bournemouth Vs Newcastle preview (28.35) • PART 3b: Arsenal Vs City preview (31.40) • PART 4a: On this day in football - Ronny Rosenthal and San Siro (38.55) • PART 4b: Mourinho goes full circle at Benfica (45.34) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viktor Gyokeres is Arsenal’s new No.14. Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe and Cole Palmer have all switched to take the No.10 for their clubs. So, how significant is a squad number? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Jack Lang, Stuart James, Pol Ballus Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Abi Paterson Producers: Jay Beale & Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Jimbo, Michael Cox, Jack Lang and Jay Harris after an unbelievable night of action at the Women’s Euros. England battle from 2-0 down to eventually overcome Sweden after an epic and awful penalty shootout. Sarina did it again with her subs - is a Spain v England final now inevitable? The transfer merry-go-round is spinning fast with Liverpool showing interest in Alexander Isak but eventually plumping for Magpies target Hugo Ekitike. Plus it looks like being a bleak summer at Brentford and an interesting one at Swansea. Elsewhere we look back at the end of Pele’s Brazil career and the cultural significance of Nick Barmby. And it’s the first Inter Totally semi-final with former champions Michael Cox and Producer Charlie going head to head. Produced by Charlie Jones and Jay Beale. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: England beat Sweden on penalties (01.00) • PART 1b: Italy 2-1 Norway(19.00) • PART 2a: Pele and Nick Barmby (26.00) • PART 2b: Transfer talk - Ekitike and bad times for Brentford? (35.00) • PART 2c: Snoop Dogg invests Swansea (44.00) • PART 3: Inter Totally Cup - Producer Charlie v Michael Cox (46.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Colin Millar are in the studio with wall-to-wall football to discuss. PSG set up a reunion with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the last 16 of the Club World Cup. And Botafogo knock out Atletico Madrid to tee up an all-Brazilian clash with Palmeiras. Jack Lang in LA tells us why Brazilian sides are doing so well at this tournament. Man City face Juventus on Thursday with both sides already through. Are both free-scoring sides back to their best or are they just playing bad teams? And we need to talk about the weather. There are goals galore and family trees rocking in both the Under 19 and Under 21s Euros, where holders England are one game away from the final. Plus why no Lautaro love, CWC sides in the Premier League and the Sampdoria saga. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Botafogo knock out Atleti, Messi v PSG (05.00) • PART 1b: Let’s talk about the weather (07.30) • PART 1c: Jack Lang on Brazilian success (11.30) • PART 2a: Suarez bites Chiellini (21.00) • PART 2b: Man City 6-0 Al Ain (24.00) • PART 2c: Elsewhere in the Club World Cup (30.00) • PART 3a: Drama and goals at the Under 21s and 19s (36.00) • PART 3b: The foreign keeper ban in South Korea (40.00) • PART 3c: The Sampdoria saga (43.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined by Jack Lang, Tom Williams, Colin Millar and more in the final week of the domestic season. Chelsea make it a wonderful week and a successful season by adding the Conference League trophy to Champions League qualification. How good are Maresca’s Blues? And what happened to Antony? The Champions League final has the panel, and Michael Cox, very excited. Do Inter have all the attacking tools to end PSG’s hopes of a first ever European Cup? Carlo Ancelotti is finally unveiled as Brazil manager. Hear more about his squad selection and the mess he’s walking into. Plus is Cristiano Ronaldo about to sham his way into the Club World Cup? Produced by Charlie Jones. Listeners - we want to hear from you! What content you have enjoyed most, and what you would like us to do differently next season? https://forms.gle/PfffBLm6Kz6WShq57 RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Chelsea win the Conference League with Simon Johnson (02.30) • PART 2: Ancelotti arrives in Brazil (25.00) • PART 3: Champions League final preview with Michael Cox (31.00) • PART 4: Ronaldo moving, Earps retiring (40.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, Charlie Eccleshare, Jack Lang and Tom Williams are in the studio after an enthralling midweek of Champions League semi-final first leg action. Barcelona head to Milan still on level terms with Inter after a classic 3-3 draw at Montjuic. But it’s the performance of Lamine Yamal that has the world talking. Pol Ballús was there to watch a 17-year-old who keeps encouraging Lionel Messi comparisons with his performances. Arsenal are edged out 1-0 by PSG at the Emirates. What contributed to a flat evening for the Gunners? PSG’s possession? The officiating? The tifo? And what positives can they take to Paris? We also find out what Messi and Ronaldo got up to in the Champions League this week. Chelsea are WSL champions while an exciting final day lies ahead in the EFL on Saturday. And we preview the weekend as the Premier League enters the Shaun Maloney weeks. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Barcelona 3-3 Inter with Pol Ballus (04.00) • PART 2: Arsenal 0-1 PSG (23.00) • PART 3a: The other Champions Leagues and Ancelotti not off to Brazil (42.00) • PART 3b: The Premier League weekend (48.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the NFL Draft looming large this weekend, we decided to take a spin on the format and bring it into the world of the Premier League. What would it look like if we held an All-Time Premier League Draft? Which legends go first and can anyone build the perfect squad? Host: Duncan Alexander With: Jacob Whitehead, Oli Kay, and Jack Lang Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou & Liam Warburton Premier League Draft article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6301841/2025/04/24/premier-league-draft/ Teams: Jacob: Cech, Azpilicueta, Van Dijk, Kompany, Baines, Rodri, Lampard, Silva, Salah, Rooney, Giggs Jack: Alisson, Walker, Ferdinand, Campbell, Irwin, Kante, Fabregas, De Bruyne, Hazard, Shearer, Henry Duncan: Ederson, Ferreira, Adams, Vidic, Robertson, Keane, Toure, Beckham, Bergkamp, Aguero, Suarez Oli: Schmeichel, Alexander-Arnold, Carvalho, Terry, Cole, Vieira, Gerrard, Scholes, Ronaldo, Kane, Bale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined in the studio by Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Tom Williams on that most blessed of occasions - international week. Thomas Tuchel gets ready for his first game as England manager in World Cup qualifying and we’re all very impressed with how he’s handled the media so far. The Nations League quarter-finals see Germany win in Italy and Croatia overcome France thanks to another ridiculously good Luke Modric performance. Belgium lose a 4th game in a row in what was Rudi Garcia’s 4th match in charge. Which makes us wonder why French managers aren’t coaching at elite club level anymore? Brazil leap up the table in CONMEBOL qualifying thanks to a dramatic late win over Colombia. Plus trademark celebrations, CONCACAF Nations League drama and Quenda we get to see Chelsea’s new signing? Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Tuchel making a good impression (02.00) • PART 2a: Netherlands 2-2 Spain & Denmark 1-0 Portugal (13.00) • PART 2b: Italy 1-2 Germany (18.00) • PART 2c: Croatia 2-0 France (21.00) • PART 2d: Chelsea sign Geovany Quenda (26.00) • PART 2e: Elsewhere in the Nations League (30.00) • PART 3a: Brazil 2-1 Colombia (37.00) • PART 3b: Nations League dismay for USA & Canada (44.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Alex Aljoe after a midweek packed full of late drama. Real Madrid complete a late comeback at the Etihad to take a 3-2 lead to the Bernabeu next week in the Champions League. Was it a result that broke Man City once and for all? The last ever derby at Goodison saw James Tarkowski hammer in a last-gasp equaliser for Everton against Liverpool. Patrick Boyland tells us about an emotional and heated night on Merseyside. The Premier League weekend gives us Newcastle’s trip to City, Leicester versus injury-hit Arsenal and the least Super Sunday Spurs v Man Utd clash ever. Plus Jason Tindall, Joao Felix, and freezing cold sailing trips. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Man City 2-3 Real Madrid (03.00) • PART 2: Elsewhere in the Champions League (16.00) • PART 3: Everton 2-2 Liverpool with Paddy Boyland (25.00) • PART 4a: On This Day - Gunners Blades replay (34.00) • PART 4b: Spurs v Man United - not so super (37.00) • PART 4c: Leicester v Arsenal preview (41.00) • PART 4d: Brighton v Chelsea preview (43.00) • PART 4e: The rest of the Premier League weekend (46.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo has Jack Lang, Tom Williams and Jay Harris for company in the studio as the Premier League returns. It’s official - Pep Guardiola will be at Man City until at least the summer of 2026. Can that news wake City from their slumber as they host a Tottenham team with a new badge and an excellent record against Guardiola? Sam Lee has more. A big weekend looms for Enzo Maresca who goes back to Leicester and Ruben Amorim who takes charge of Man United for the very first time, as they head to Ipswich. Wales are promoted to the top tier of the Nations League in dramatic fashion, plus there’s more joy for the never any joy brigade. And we remember one man and his umbrella on this day 17 years ago. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Nations League review - Wales promoted to the top tier (03.30) • PART 2a: Man City v Spurs preview with Sam Lee (24.00) • PART 2b : Southampton v Liverpool (40.00) • PART 3a: On This Day - the wally with a brolly (44.00) • PART 3b: Leicester v Chelsea & Arsenal v Forest previews (48.00) • PART 3c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (52.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.