Has Mourinho added to Turkish football's chaos?
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No matter where he’s managing, Jose Mourinho simply cannot stay out of the headlines.His time mana...
Arsenal's new sporting director: Who is in the frame?
03 Mar 2025
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Last week, David Ornstein reported that Arsenal are looking to conclude their search for a new Sport...
Who needs European football the most?
28 Feb 2025
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With just six points separating Nottingham Forest in 3rd and Aston Villa in 10th, European football ...
How big does Man City's rebuild need to be?
27 Feb 2025
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After a week in which they were dumped out of the Champions League and given a dose of reality by Li...
Rashford & Asensio: Will Villa's gamble pay off?
26 Feb 2025
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Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio couldn’t save Aston Villa last night as they lost 4-1 away at Cr...
Is Premier League promotion still the promised land?
25 Feb 2025
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Last season marked the first time since 1998 that all three promoted Premier League teams were releg...
Is Salah set for the best Premier League season ever?
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Liverpool have moved 11 points clear in the Premier League title race with Mohamed Salah leading the...
How data and AI is shaping football
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever thought about how elite football clubs actually go about using data to analyse and recruit play...
The Preview - Man City vs Liverpool
21 Feb 2025
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Manchester City host Liverpool on Sunday in what could be a decisive game in this season’s title r...
Can Mbappe reach Ronaldo's levels at Real Madrid?
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a night Man City had no margin for error, Kylian Mbappe took away any hope scoring his first hat-...
Amorim's Man United: growing pains or a deeper crisis?
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Defeat at Spurs last weekend left Manchester United in 15th place in the table Next up they take on...
How will PSR shape the summer transfer window?
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Premier League’s financial rules will still be in place for next season despite plans to chan...
Has Maresca-ball gone flat?
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Friday night Chelsea suffered a fourth defeat in eight Premier League games, going down 3-0 away ...
The Preview - Tottenham vs Man United
14 Feb 2025
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The self destruction derby? The banter bout? El Calamitico? The Athletic’s Manchester United writ...
Can Liverpool keep their heads ahead of pivotal period?
13 Feb 2025
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Goodison Park’s final Merseyside derby delivered with James Tarkowski popping up with the stoppage...
How will leaving Goodison impact Everton?
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight’s Merseyside derby will be the last ever at Goodison Park - and there have been some absol...
Has Neymar delivered on the hype?
11 Feb 2025
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Last week, Santos fans welcomed back club legend Neymar after 12 years away.So why is he back in Bra...
What now for Tottenham after disastrous week?
10 Feb 2025
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In the space of just four days, Tottenham Hotspur have been knocked out of both the Carabao Cup and ...
Can Newcastle finally end their trophy drought?
07 Feb 2025
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The first piece of silverware in 2025 will be contested between Newcastle and Liverpool, when they m...
Will the independent regulator fix football?
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're joined by UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy to discuss the introd...
Will Bayern dominate the Bundesliga again?
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After Bayer Leverkusen’s miraculous title-win last season, this season it seems to be business as ...
Rashford, Gonzalez, Tel: Transfer window analysed
04 Feb 2025
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The January transfer window has officially shut.We saw Marcus Rashford move to Aston Villa on loan, ...
Has Arsenal's academy revived their title hopes?
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Liverpool legend Alan Hansen who famously said "you can't win anything with kids"Yet on Sunday Arsen...
Anatomy of a Transfer
02 Feb 2025
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Football fans are desperate for transfer news - and it's often bigger than the sport itself.Open twi...
The Preview - Arsenal vs Man City
31 Jan 2025
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Arsenal host Manchester City on Sunday in what some are called the 'stay humble' derby.The last time...
Is the new Champions League format better?
30 Jan 2025
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On an evening of mayhem across Europe, Man City got the job done and avoided Champions League elimin...
Does the 'Big Six' still exist?
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are languishing in the bottom half of the table - they sit i...
Where have all the elite strikers gone?
28 Jan 2025
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As revealed by David Ornstein on today’s Transfer DealSheet, Aston Villa could be tempted to sell ...
Is Amorim's brutal honesty helping Man United?
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A smashed TV, a lack of cash, and more box office quotes from Ruben Amorim who told the media after ...
The Preview - Man City vs Chelsea
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester City host Chelsea at the Etihad on Saturday and with just two points separating the sides...
How will Trump impact football in the U.S.?
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Among the tech billionaires, cabinet nominees and former leaders as Donald Trump was sworn in as U.S...
Iraola: The next supercoach?
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth produced one of the performances of the season as they demolished Newc...
Do Chelsea really need more signings?
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last night, Chelsea ended their winless run with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Wolves.But despite s...
Is Postecoglou to blame for Tottenham's problems?
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tottenham's defeat at Goodison Park on Sunday made it seven defeats in their last nine Premier Leagu...
Ornstein meets Aubameyang: Arteta relationship, Chelsea ‘chaos’ and more
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For an exclusive interview, David Ornstein sits down with former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick A...
Haaland's huge contract & can Moyes pile misery on Spurs?
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Ornstein and Manchester City writer Sam Lee join Adam Leventhal to discuss Erling Haaland's ne...
Has Arteta made Arsenal too predictable?
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a damaging week with defeat in both Carabao Cup and FA Cup to Newcastle United and Manchester ...
Have Barcelona solved Olmo saga?
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has taken aim at the club's critics in the wake of the Dani Olmo re...
Zubimendi, Kvaratskhelia, Walker: Ornstein's transfers to watch
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Napoli boss Antonio Conte has confirmed superstar winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia wants to leave Naples...
Why Everton and Moyes went back to the future
13 Jan 2025
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After sacking manager Sean Dyche on Thursday, by Saturday Everton have confirmed their decision to b...
Who needs the FA Cup most this season?
10 Jan 2025
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With the FA Cup is upon us again, we're asking which Premier League side needs the competition most ...
Lopetegui to Potter: Inside West Ham's crazy week
09 Jan 2025
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On Wednesday, after weeks of speculation West Ham finally sacked Julen Lopetegui.The Spaniard lasted...
How Nuno has transformed Forest
08 Jan 2025
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Another week, another beaten opponent and another milestone notched for Nottingham Forest. They made...
Rashford, Kolo Muani, Williams: Ornstein's transfers to watch
07 Jan 2025
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The January transfer window is officially open!We take you inside the market to explain the deals be...
How much is Trent distracted by Real Madrid?
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Despite a 23-point gap between Liverpool and Manchester United, on Sunday there was nothing to separ...
The Preview - Liverpool vs Man Utd
03 Jan 2025
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Tifo's Jon Mackenzie and The Athletic's Nick Miller are alongside Michael Bailey ahead of Sunday's m...
The Preview - Premier League Round-Up
27 Dec 2024
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Tim Spiers and Duncan Alexander join Michael Bailey for a Christmas special — reviewing the bigge...
2024 Reviewed: sackings, snubs, and seismic shocks
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a year filled with news, moves and eyebrow raising events in the world of football and we'...
The Preview - Tottenham vs Liverpool
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After beating Manchester United midweek in classically chaotic fashion, Tottenham host league leader...
What next for Mudryk and Chelsea?
19 Dec 2024
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has tested positive for a banned substance. He has been provisionall...
How to fix Man City
18 Dec 2024
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It’s now one win and eight losses in 11 games for Man City after the weekend’s derby defeat to M...
Is this Simeone's best version of Atletico Madrid?
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Sunday, Atletico Madrid made it 11 wins on the bounce with Alexander Sorloth scoring the only goa...
Why do Wolves want Vitor Pereira?
16 Dec 2024
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Sacking season is in full flow. Russell Martin departed Southampton, hours after Gary O’Neil was s...
The Story of the Guinea Stadium Disaster
15 Dec 2024
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On December 1, one of the world’s worst stadium disasters unfolded. At the Stade du 3 Avril in Nz...
The Preview - Man City vs Man Utd
13 Dec 2024
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Manchester City writer Sam Lee, Manchester writer Mark Citchley and tactics writer Thom Harris join ...
Is Saudi Arabia a good choice for the World Cup?
12 Dec 2024
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Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 Men’s World Cup after running unopposed.So why has FIFA allowed th...
Will Tottenham stick with Project Postecoglou?
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spurs have lost 19 of their last 43 matches in the Premier League, and their most recent defeat agai...
Has Maresca turned Chelsea into title contenders?
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At the weekend, Chelsea overcame their biggest test yet under Enzo Maresca.The 4-3 win away at their...
Inside Ashworth's shock Man United exit
09 Dec 2024
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After just five months, Dan Ashworth has left his role as sporting director at Manchester UnitedSo w...
The Preview - Tottenham vs Chelsea
06 Dec 2024
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After defeat on the South Coast, Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham host in form Chelsea. In a fixture ...
When is the best time to sack a manager?
05 Dec 2024
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So far just two Premier League managers have been shown the door this season, with Erik Ten Hag and ...
Inside the transfer window with David Ornstein
04 Dec 2024
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We’re taking you inside the 2025 transfer market to explain the deals that are being worked on acr...
Is Amorim ready for his first big test against Arsenal?
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United have got off to a decent start, with two wins and one draw so ...
Is Man City's title race over already?
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Liverpool moved 9 points clear at the top of the Premier League after a comfortable victory over ...
The Preview - Liverpool vs Man City
29 Nov 2024
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A major weekend of action kicks off on Friday evening, culminating in a massive game in the title ra...
Is Serie A the most electrifying league in Europe?
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of this weekend’s games the top five teams in Italy are separated by just one point.Added t...
Is Aston Villa's Champions League run hurting them?
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aston Villa are exceeding expectations in the Champions League, but it’s seems to have come at a c...
Premier League APT changes - what does it all mean?
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, Premier League clubs voted in favour of amendments to the associated party transaction ru...
Will Liverpool give Salah what he wants?
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I'm probably more out than in," Mohamed Salah said on his future, after another match-winning perfo...
Sudan: Football and the Forgotten War
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In April 2023, civil war broke out in Sudan. It continues to this day leaving in its wake the worst ...
The Preview - Man City vs Tottenham
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester City host Tottenham at the Etihad, the first game since Pep Guardiola announced he’ll b...
Has FPL transformed how we watch football?
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking; captains, differentials, and when to wildcard. You know it. We’re talking F...
Inside Guardiola's decision to stay at Man City
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pep Guardiola has agreed to extend his contract as Manchester City manager So why has he decided to...
Are Real Madrid worse with Mbappe?
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s focus is on Kylian Mbappe’s stuttering start to life at Real Madrid Has the big-money m...
Who are the billionaires that own Premier League clubs?
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week across The Athletic we’re focusing on the people that own the 20 clubs that make up the ...
Is the Premier League stronger than ever?
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re eleven games into the season, today we’ll be assessing the table – and asking the questi...
Is Kane right about England dropouts?
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
England have had nine players drop out of their squad ahead of their matches against Greece and the ...
Are Roma Europe's most chaotic club?
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Roma have sacked a second manager in less than two months and are now in talks to bring former coach...
Is Project Messi working in the U.S.?
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami crashed out of the MLS Cup in the first round of the playoffs.So what n...
Is Angeball working at Tottenham?
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After another defeat Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou was quick to accept responsibility followin...
The Preview - Liverpool vs Aston Villa
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Is Viktor Gyokeres ready for the Premier League?
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As demonstrated in the Champions League this week Viktor Gyokeres is European football's in-form st...
Edu's Arsenal exit
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Edu has resigned as Arsenal’s Sporting Director and is expected to join Nottingham Forest owner Ev...
Has Slot made Liverpool forget Alonso?
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While their rivals faltered around them on the weekend, Arne Slot’s machine increased their lead a...
How significant is Man City’s defeat?
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So Man City suffered defeat in the Premier League for the first time this season away at Bournemouth...
The Preview - Man United vs Chelsea
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where each week we go deep on the biggest game of the wee...
Inside Amorim's move to Man United
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United have reached an agreement to make Ruben Amorim their head coach.So how did the de...
Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or boycott
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Real Madrid were expecting Vinicius Junior to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday night, but it didn’t...
Are Chelsea lacking leaders?
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Things are looking good for Chelsea in the Premier League. Despite this, their manager Enzo Maresca...
Man United sack Ten Hag: Why now & what next?
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erik ten Hag has been sacked as Manchester United manager having won just four games from 14 in all ...
The Preview - Arsenal vs Liverpool
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where each week we go deep on the biggest game of the wee...
Are Tottenham's owners looking to sell?
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Tottenham on the lookout for potential new investors this week has seen speculation intensify a...
Has Klopp damaged his legacy by joining Red Bull?
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jurgen Klopp has a new job, but it’s not in management.The former Liverpool manager begins work as...
Are Flick’s Barcelona as good as they look?
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
10 games into the La Liga season it’s Barcelona who sit top, after a convincing 5-1 demolition of ...
Will Arsenal's "silly mistakes" harm their title challenge?
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Declan Rice said after Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth at the weekend, the team are making ...
The Preview - Liverpool vs Chelsea
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where each week we go deep on the biggest game of the wee...
Is Jhon Duran the Premier League's next superstar?
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jhon Duran just can't stop scoring!Another goal off the bench for Colombia during the international ...
Why England chose Tuchel
16 Oct 2024
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England have chosen a permanent successor to Gareth Southgate.So why has Thomas Tuchel been chosen a...
Why INEOS ended Ferguson's Man United contract
15 Oct 2024
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Adam Crafton exclusively revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United ambassadorial contrac...
Would Guardiola manage England?
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As things stand, Pep Guardiola’s contract expires at Manchester City at the end of the season.. ...