Another failed attempt at back-to-back wins and a worrying performance saw a significant shift in the mood of our correspondence, and amongst our team as well.The ease with which Brentford, who haven't started the season brilliantly themselves, were able to exploit the flaws in Manchester United's set-up, and the lack of intensity on show from the Reds only added to the sense of alarm.Even Benjamin Sesko's first goal in club colours couldn't lighten the mood significantly... How long can this go on

Liverpool’s unbeaten run is over — but was the defeat at Crystal Palace just a stumble, or something that’s been coming for a while?Simon Hughes and Mark Carey are with Tony Evans to pick apart what went wrong, from shaky defending to Ryan Gravenberch’s off day and Jeremie Frimpong’s costly mistake.With Virgil van Dijk calling for quick improvements and Arne Slot’s side facing Galatasaray and Chelsea next, the panel ask: have Liverpool’s luck and late goals finally run out, or is this the perfect

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Reuben Pinder after a pulsating Matchday 6 in the Premier League.Arsenal close the gap on leaders Liverpool after a last-gasp Gabriel goal at St James's Park. This came 24 hours after the champions were finally beaten by the unbeaten Crystal Palace, thanks to Eddie Nketiah's late winner.There's more angst for Amorim, misery for Maresca and pain for Postecoglou as Man United, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest all lose again.Plus West Ham fan Benji

For this week's Totally Extra, Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Stuart James to look back at Derby County's infamous Premier League campaign in 2007/08.Wrong place, wrong time for Billy Davies and Paul Jewell whose otherwise decent managerial careers were put under the spotlight with the history-making 11 point season. January business gone wrong, a -69 goal difference and only one win all season, but are they the worst Premier League side ever?Stuart has stories from

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

Vi försöker sätta ord på det fullständiga haveriet hemma mot Värnamo. Spelaransvar, en död trupp och taktiskt haveri nämns. Lyssna på egen risk. Dessutom ringer vi Fredrik Söderberg och avhandlar Wisur Hansen-gate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pep Guardiola’s defensive tactics in Manchester City’s Premier League draw at Arsenal last weekend caused quite the stir.Was it a one off? Or has Guardiola’s philosophy been slowly changing in front of our eyes?Host: Michael BaileyWith: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam TharmeProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester United will face Brentford in West London on Saturday lunchtime looking to pick up back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time under Ruben Amorim. Mark Critchley joins Ian, Andy, and Carl in the studio to preview the game, but are we confident of three points?The man most likely to provide cutting edge in attack is actually one of a host of key/leadership figures who left Brentford in the Summer. Bryan Mbeumo, however you pronounce his name, has started life well at United and as

Jimbo's got Natalie Gedra, Duncan Alexander and Charlie Eccleshare alongside him for a look back on all the midweek action (so far) - and look ahead to MD6 in the Premier League.We begin with all the League Cup drama - including Ekitike's misguided undressing, Diego Gomez's banger after banger - and Joao Palhinha's overhead kick. There's also reaction to Forest's 2-2 draw with Real Betis in the Europa League on Wednesday night. Then it's all eyes on the Premier League weekend - with the battle of

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to get into Liverpool’s Carabao Cup win over Southampton which had plenty of talking points — from Giovanni Leoni’s cruel debut injury setback to Hugo Ekitike’s costly red card.The guys dig into what it all means for the Reds’ defensive options, transfer plans, and attacking line-up ahead of Saturday’s trip to Crystal Palace.Plus, we’ve been inundated with emails from you, for the latest instalment of our favourite off-pitch saga: Dogs in

Host Danny Kelly is alongside The Athletic's Dan Kilpatrick and Jay Harris to discuss Spurs' win over Doncaster, the performances of a number of 'fringe' players, including: Archie Gray, Odobert and Mathys Tel. Plus! They argue for and against Harry Kane's potential return and preview Wolves at home on Saturday.HOST: Danny KellyWITH: Jay Harris, Dan KilpatrickPRODUCER: Tom Fuller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FIFA have discussed making the 2030 World Cup a 64-team tournament.So who actually wants it and could it really happen?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Adam Crafton, Phil Hay and Felipe CardenasExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cillian and Nick are back with another On The Road City episode as Norwich head to the bet365 Stadium to take on Stoke City.This week they’re joined by a special father–daughter duo, Craig & Annie, lifelong Potters fans, who share their memories, matchday traditions, and hopes for the clash. In this episode: • Shoutout to the travelling Canaries • Away day build-up and travel • Stoke facts – from pottery to oatcakes • Matchday chat and predictions from both sides What’s your prediction

Aston Villa’s unexpectedly bad start to the season, why it’s hard for clubs to establish themselves at the top of the Premier League now and the lack of Premier League players at the sharp end of the Ballon D’Or nominations were discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie & Sam Tighe and is produced by Steve Hankey.Alex Livesey / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - A singing Samwise

Jez & Morgan sit down with George from Georgie Hume and the Pity Party to talk all things Norwich City — from his earliest Carrow Road memories to following the Canaries while touring the world. We dive into the highs, the heartbreak, and the NCFC “Pity Party” of recent seasons, plus dream gigs, random fan encounters, and what Norwich would sound like if they were an instrument. #NCFC #OTBC #BeyondTheBarclay #NorwichCity #GeorgieHumeAndThePityParty #Canaries

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 AkinwolereWith: Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tom WilliamsExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 AkinwolereWith: Jacob Tanswell and Dan BardellExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Utgående kontrakt och en märklig situation synas vilket leder till spekulationer. Matchen mot Värnamo och en rekordoviss startelva hinner vi såklart också med att sätta tänderna i. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo’s got James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballús and Julien Laurens for company as the Euro gang dive into another busy weekend of action from across the continent.In La Liga, Real Madrid continued their sensational run of form to begin the season with their latest victory, a 2-0 win over Espanyol featuring two absolute golazo’s from Éder Militão and Kylian Mbappé. They maintained their two-point lead over Barcelona - who beat Getafe 3-0 - with Marcus Rashford starting on the bench due

Manchester United made it back-to-back wins (at Old Trafford) by beating the World Champions! It was a madcap first half with the Blues ''keeper Robert Sanchez sent off in the opening minutes before Bruno Fernandes, making his 200th appearance, gave United the lead with his 100th goal.They overcame the dismissal of second goalscorer Casemiro for a second bookable offence and the back three emerged with great credit as United toughed out a late wobble after Trevoh Chalobah pulled one back for