The transfer window may not be open but the industry is still moving behind the scenes.So what do agents actually do?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by the Athletic’s Stu James and James Featherstone, agent of Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Stu James and James Featherstone

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producers: Mike Stavrou and Paul Iliffe

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England are heading to the World Cup, and typically it’s thanks to captain Harry Kane.

So how important is he to their chances next summer?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Charlie Eccleshare, Seb Stafford-Bloor

Featuring: Rob Green

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producers: Guy Clarke and John Rogers

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In early September, Daniel Levy stepped down from his role as Spurs chairman after nearly 25 years.

So who is running the show now? And are Spurs for up for sale?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Matt Slater, Jay Harris and Dan Kilpatrick

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producers: Mike Stavrou and John Rogers

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This week marks 15 years of FSG ownership at Liverpool

In that time they've won two Premier Leagues and a Champions League. 

So, how did Liverpool become a modern superclub?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Simon Hughes and Matt Slater

Featuring: Peter Moore and Dr Ian Graham

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

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This week’s Athletic FC Tactics podcast discusses the evolution of goalkeeper distribution. 

Are teams actually going long more often?

Are goalkeepers throwing the ball less?

And how is it changing the game?

Host: Duncan Alexander 

With: Michael Cox and Mark Carey 

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We’re seven games into the 25/26 Premier League season and Arsenal sit top, Wolves are the only side yet to register a win and Sunderland are 9th!?

Carl Anka and Tim Spiers join Matt Davies-Adams to assess all 20 Premier League teams' respective starts, asking whether they’ve answered the big questions that surrounded them prior to the new season.

Host: Matt Davies-Adams

With: Carl Anka, Tim Spiers

Executive Producers: Abi Paterson

Producer: Jay Beale

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Seven games played: five defeats, two draws, no wins. Statistically the worst start by any Nottingham Forest manager for a century.

Ange Postecoglou is battling to keep his job at Forest, despite only having four Premier League games in that time.

So, how did things get so bad so soon?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Paul Taylor and Charlie Eccleshare

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

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It’s been a year since Thomas Tuchel signed up as England manager. 

He’s had six games to make his mark so far, with the World Cup just eight months away.

So how prepared are the Three Lions?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: David Ornstein and Jack Pitt-Brooke

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producers: Mike Stavrou and John Rogers

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So far, this season we’ve had… long throws, rugby-style kickoffs and big lads up front.

So why has the Premier League gone old school? 

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Mark Carey, Oli Kay and Thomas Grønnemark

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producers: Mike Stavrou and John Rogers

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Liverpool had a perfect start after record spending, but now they've lost three in a row.

So why is Arne Slot’s Red Machine mis-firing?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: David Ornstein and Simon Hughes

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

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Jurgen Klopp is back in football but not as a manager. In January, he began work as global head of soccer at Red Bull.

Our very own Adam Crafton sat down with the former Liverpool boss at the New York Red Bulls’ training facility in New Jersey.

They discuss all things Red Bull, the future of football and why he closed the chapter on his coaching career.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Adam Crafton & Jurgen Klopp

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

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Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is the red card loving blues of Chelsea versus the no longer red hot reds of Liverpool. 

Stu James and Megan Feringa join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Saturday’s clash before turning their attention to the fixtures elsewhere including Arsenal vs West Ham and Manchester United vs Sunderland.

Plus after losing 3-2 to FC Midtjylland at the City Ground on Thursday night Nottingham Forest fans are already turning on their new manager Ange Postecoglou, who faces a tough trip to St James’ Park on Sunday.

Host: Matt Davies-Adams

With: Stu James, Megan Feringa

Executive Producers: Abi Paterson

Producer: Jay Beale

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Eight games into his Liverpool career Florian Wirtz is yet to score or assist.

So why the slow start and how long will he take to adapt to the Premier League?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Seb Stafford-Bloor and Kev Hatchard

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

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Crystal Palace are flying. 

They’re the FA Cup holders, they’re in Europe and they’re on an 18-game unbeaten run across all competitions.

So… what is the secret behind their success?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Reuben Pinder and Jon Mackenzie

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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Graham Potter is the latest manager to be shown the door at West Ham.

In comes a new challenger - Nuno Espírito Santo.

But do West Ham’s problems go beyond their manager?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Roshane Thomas and Benji Lanyado

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson

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It’s 17 defeats in 33 Premier League games for Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United after Saturday's latest defeat at Brentford.

So, how much more misery can they take?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Adam Crafton and Oli Kay

Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead and Abi Paterson

Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

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Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Newcastle vs Arsenal.

Eddie Howe's side have won each of their last three home games against Arsenal in all competitions without conceding a single goal, and are looking to make it four in a row for the first time since August 1969. With Liverpool five wins from five, will anything but a win keep Mikel Arteta's title hopes alive?

Oli Kay and Jacob Whitehead join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Sunday's clash before turning their attention to the fixtures elsewhere.

Host: Matt Davies-Adams

With: Oli Kay, Jacob Whitehead

Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Jay Beale

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FIFA have discussed making the 2030 World Cup a 64-team tournament.

So who actually wants it and could it really happen?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Adam Crafton, Phil Hay and Felipe Cardenas

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

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Ousmane Dembele scooped the Ballon d’Or on Monday night.

His 35 goals helped PSG clinch their first ever Champions League.

So how did he evolve from a promising winger to a ruthless goalscorer?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tom Williams

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson

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Aston Villa are currently 18th in the Premier League and have scored just one goal so far.

So is the team really "lazy” or does Unai Emery need to change?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Jacob Tanswell and Dan Bardell

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson

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