Who are the Premier League's most versatile players?
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast, the team discuss some of the high profi...
The Preview: MW15
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week we're looking ahead to the biggest games ...
Is Declan Rice the Premier League's best midfielder?
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arsenal continue to set the pace in the Premier League, but there was a minor scare at the Emir...
Are Spurs fans losing faith in Frank?
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday night saw goals galore in the Premier League.Nine at Craven Cottage as Manchester City edged...
Man United's midfield wishlist for 2026
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s now less than a month until the January transfer window opens.Manchester United are in pursui...
Will Chelsea's lack of discipline cost them?
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea took a point against Arsenal despite, yet again, being down to ten men. So, will their ...
The Preview: Chelsea vs Arsenal
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Chelsea vs Arsenal. Whi...
Why Bayern are still Arsenal's main European rivals
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the battle of two of Europe’s heavyweights it was Arsenal who came out on top.So, how much dama...
Vinicius vs Xabi Alonso: what's going on?
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Real Madrid are top of La Liga and have won three from four in the Champions League, but there’s a...
Is Slot under pressure at Liverpool?
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After six defeats in their last seven Premier League matches, reigning champions Liverpool sit 12th ...
Has Arsenal’s recruitment set them apart?
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arsenal are six points clear at the top of the Premier League with Eberechi Eze playing a starring r...
The Preview: Arsenal vs Spurs
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Arsenal vs Spurs. Which...
Ornstein transfer latest: Is Semenyo on the move?
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo has a £65m release clause - as revealed by The Athletic's David Orn...
World Cup 2026: Who has qualified + are the hosts ready?
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2026 World Cup is almost set. We now know 42 out of the 48 teams going to next year’...
Meet the man expected to fix English football
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we bring you an audio exclusive with David Kogan, Chair of the Independent Football Regulator....
The future of watching football
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A week ago we released a documentary about illegal streaming. It’s fair to say, you’ve had a lot...
Premier League review: The biggest surprises so far
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re eleven games into the 2025/26 Premier League season. Arsenal are top, Man City are clinging ...
Cesc Fabregas, data, and Disney: Inside Como
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Como 1907 are one of the most intriguing clubs in modern football. They have gone from Serie D to Se...
Ornstein meets Adam Wharton: “I was born in Blackburn not Barcelona”
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're bringing you an exclusive interview for The Athletic, Crystal Palace and England midfiel...
One year of Amorim: The good, the bad and "the worst Man United team in history"
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ruben Amorim’s first year at Manchester United has been box office.From the lows of the Europa Lea...
Can Man City challenge Arsenal for the title?
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th game in management ended with Liverpool thrashed and Man City just four po...
The Underground World of Illegal Streaming
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does the rise of illegal streaming pose an existential threat to football?To answer that question, A...
The Preview: Man City vs Liverpool
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Manchester City vs Live...
Are Premier League sides finding the Champions League too easy?
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Halfway through the Champions League league phase and one pattern is emerging; the dominance of the ...
Have Liverpool stopped the rot?
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anfield roared - and booed - as Liverpool emphatically defeated Real Madrid in the Champions League....
Can anyone save Wolves?
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wolves have sacked manager Vitor Pereira.With zero wins in the league, and just two points, all sign...
Why are Spurs so bad at home?
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another home defeat, and flat performance against Chelsea, losing 1-0 on Saturday.But Tottenham are ...
The Preview: Spurs vs Chelsea
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Tottenham Hotspur vs Ch...
Can Juventus succeed under Spalletti?
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Juventus have sacked Igor Tudor and are set to appoint Luciano Spalletti.With the ghost of Cristiano...
How Sunderland surprised the Premier League
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sunderland have enjoyed a dream start so far in the Premier League.Their win over Chelsea means they...
Has Lamine Yamal reignited El Clasico?
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
El Clasico was back to its fiery best on Sunday, as Lamine Yamal's pre-match comments sparked fury i...
Why Arsenal are the team to beat
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arsenal are top of the Premier League - four points ahead of Bournemouth in second.It was an importa...
Liam Rosenior interview: Strasbourg's rapid rise & the value of diversity
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After eight games, RC Strasbourg sit 3rd in Ligue 1, two points behind league leaders Marseille and ...
The Preview: Aston Villa vs Man City
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Aston Villa vs Manchest...
Why was Barcelona's league game in Miami cancelled?
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Barcelona were set to play Villarreal in Miami in December.That’s now been cancelled. Today, we ex...
Are Newcastle over Isak already?
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Life after Alexander Isak has been hit and miss for Newcastle.But in Nick Woltemade, have they alrea...
How do Man United build on Liverpool win?
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United’s first victory at Anfield since 2016 was a massive moment for the club.But how ...
Why Forest are turning to Dyche
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After just 39 days, Nottingham Forest have sacked Ange Postecoglou.He recorded no wins in his eight ...
Gundogan interview: Klopp vs Guardiola, Man City's treble & more
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we speak to one of the best players to have graced the Premier League, İlkay Gündoğan.The i...
The Preview: Liverpool vs Man United
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is for many, the marq...
What do football agents actually do?
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The transfer window may not be open but the industry is still moving behind the scenes.So what do ag...
Is Harry Kane better than ever?
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
England are heading to the World Cup, and typically it’s thanks to captain Harry Kane.So how impor...
Are Spurs for sale?
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In early September, Daniel Levy stepped down from his role as Spurs chairman after nearly 25 years.S...
Inside Liverpool's 15 year journey from civil war to superclub
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week marks 15 years of FSG ownership at LiverpoolIn that time they've won two Premier Leagues a...
Why goalkeepers are going long
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s Athletic FC Tactics podcast discusses the evolution of goalkeeper distribution. A...
Premier League review: Who has more questions than answers?
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re seven games into the 25/26 Premier League season and Arsenal sit top, Wolves are the only si...
How much time will Ange get at Forest?
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seven games played: five defeats, two draws, no wins. Statistically the worst start by any Nottingha...
Is Tuchel improving England?
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a year since Thomas Tuchel signed up as England manager. He’s had six games to ma...
Why the Premier League has gone back to basics
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So far, this season we’ve had… long throws, rugby-style kickoffs and big lads up front.So why ha...
Why have Liverpool lost their way?
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Liverpool had a perfect start after record spending, but now they've lost three in a row.So why is A...
Jurgen Klopp on life after Liverpool and his fears for football
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jurgen Klopp is back in football but not as a manager. In January, he began work as g...
The Preview: Chelsea vs Liverpool
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is the red card loving blu...
Why Wirtz is struggling at Liverpool
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eight games into his Liverpool career Florian Wirtz is yet to score or assist. So why the slow start...
How Glasner made Palace unbeatable
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crystal Palace are flying. They’re the FA Cup holders, they’re in Europe and they’re on a...
Can Nuno fix West Ham?
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Graham Potter is the latest manager to be shown the door at West Ham.In comes a new challenger - Nun...
How much more misery can Man United take?
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s 17 defeats in 33 Premier League games for Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United after Saturday's...
The Preview: Newcastle vs Arsenal
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Newcastle vs Arsenal.Ed...
Is a 64-team World Cup inevitable?
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FIFA have discussed making the 2030 World Cup a 64-team tournament.So who actually wants it and coul...
Is Ousmane Dembele really the best player in the world?
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ousmane Dembele scooped the Ballon d’Or on Monday night.His 35 goals helped PSG clinch their first...
Inside Aston Villa’s power struggle
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aston Villa are currently 18th in the Premier League and have scored just one goal so far.So is the ...
How do Arsenal catch Liverpool?
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arsenal have fallen five points off the pace in the Premier League, after drawing 1-1 with Man City ...
The Preview: Arsenal vs Man City
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is the Arsenal vs Manchest...
Is Chelsea's transfer policy working?
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea’s young squad were given a reality-check on their Champions League return, losing 3-1...
Has Mbappe overtaken Vinicius as Real Madrid's main man?
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Real Madrid are back to winning ways in Champions League.In their 2-1 win over Marseille on Tuesday ...
Champions League preview: Who can topple PSG?
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Champions League is back this week.Last season we had a switch up in format, and PSG were finall...
How far can Haaland’s goals take Man City?
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Man City made light work of Man United in Sunday's Manchester derby thanks to Phil Foden and a doubl...
The Preview: Man City vs Man United
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is the Manchester derby.De...
Why Barcelona still can't play at Camp Nou
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do Barcelona and Post Malone have in common? Neither of them can play at Camp Nou.So what'...
Why the Premier League needs English football's pyramid to thrive
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So far in our series, The Future of Football, we've looked at the global game and the unstoppable po...
Is the Premier League’s dominance a problem?
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This summer, Premier League clubs set a new record for spending in a single transfer window at over ...
Why are Forest swapping Nuno for Ange?
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nottingham Forest have sacked head coach Nuno Espirito Santo and look set to replace him with former...
UEFA v FIFA & the battle for club football’s future
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Future of Football, a special three part series asking the biggest questions shaping ...
Levy leaves Spurs & early Premier League conclusions
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Huge news from north London on Thursday as Daniel Levy was removed from his role as Tottenham Hotspu...
Is women's football still growing?
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Record attendances at the Euros? Check.65k in London to celebrate the Lionesses? Check.Rising attend...
Sesko and Gyokeres: Will they adapt to the Premier League?
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Premier League clubs went BIG on striker signings this summer. But how difficult is it to adapt to E...
The 10 biggest moments of the transfer window
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This has been a transfer window for the ages.There’s been sulks, sagas and over £3billion spent b...
The DealSheet with David Ornstein
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Ornstein joins Adam Leventhal, Chris Weatherspoon and JJ Bull to run through the top deals on ...
Does Isak make Liverpool unstoppable?
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The summer's major transfer saga is over. Liverpool have agreed a deadline day deal for Alexander Is...
Should we be worried about Liverpool this season?
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Liverpool have picked up six points from their first two games, but have conceded four goals... So, ...
The Preview: Liverpool vs Arsenal
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Liverpool vs Arsenal.Ar...
How much worse can it get for Amorim and Man United?
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United have been knocked out the Carabao Cup by fourth-tier Grimsby Town.Three games into...
Ornstein transfer latest: Mainoo, Jackson & Arsenal sales
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With just days left in the transfer window, the pressure is on Premier League clubs to trim their sq...
Liverpool win the Isak derby - but do they need more signings?
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was a thrilling night at St James’ Park as Liverpool nicked it in the last minute thanks to tee...
Can Nuno survive at Forest?
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nuno Espirito Santo says he won't walk away from Nottingham Forest after publicly throwing into doub...
The biggest changes in the Premier League so far
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Week in Football, where we dig into the biggest tactical shifts, storylines, and surp...
The Preview: Newcastle vs Liverpool
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Newcastle vs Liverpool....
Ornstein transfer latest: Arsenal hijack Eze to Spurs
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arsenal have hijacked Tottenham’s move for Eberechi EzeSo how did we get here? And could Spurs hav...
Is Maresca right to demand more Chelsea signings?
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca wants more players - and it got us thinking… are new signings always ...
La Liga set for U.S. match - is the Premier League next?
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Spanish FA have approved the request for the La Liga fixture between Villarreal and Barcelona to...
Same old Arsenal or a slow evolution?
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At Old Trafford all the talk pre-match was about the new strikers on show, but in the end it was a s...
The Preview: Man United vs Arsenal
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Preview from The Athletic FC, where every Friday we’ll look ahead to the weekend’...
Can Leeds, Sunderland or Burnley survive?
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the last two seasons, the three promoted clubs have been relegated from the Premier League.So wil...
Ornstein Transfer Latest: Isak, Eze, Donnarumma
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexander Isak has told Newcastle he won’t play for them again — can he force a move to Liverpoo...
Isak shuns Newcastle, but who holds the power?
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Ornstein dropped the news this morning that Alexander Isak is adamant he won’t play for Newc...
Are Liverpool still the team to beat?
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Title holders Liverpool have been the talk of the transfer window, but couldn't claim the Community ...
Inside the world of Premier League referees
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Referees are integral to football. But with every decision scrutinised, why would anyone want to be ...
Will Man United's £200m striker spree fix their problems?
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United have spent over £200m and counting. But after continuous false dawns, will t...
Ornstein transfer latest: Sesko to Man Utd & what now for Isak?
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re focusing on strikers today. In the latest twist to the transfer story of the summer - B...
Dowman & Ngumoha: Why young players are competing earlier
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
15-year-old Max Dowman has been the talk of Arsenal’s pre-season and 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha has s...
Anatomy of a Transfer - ICYMI
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another chance to hear Anatomy of a Transfer, your one stop guide to how transfers happen. Join Adam...