Say it ain't so, Renato...Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea experts Liam Twomey and Simon Johnson alongside him to analyse the 5-0 victory over Morecambe in the FA Cup to set up a trip to Brighton in the fourth round. We talk missed opportunities for Nkunku, Tosin's goals and leadership - and the surprising news that a certain muse of Luke's could be on his way out the door... Then, a far more serious challenge presents itself - with high-flying Bournemouth visiting Stamford Bridge

After sacking manager Sean Dyche on Thursday, by Saturday Everton have confirmed their decision to bring back David Moyes to replace him. So is Moyes the right choice to rebuild Everton and keep them in the Premier League? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Everton correspondent Patrick Boyland and The Athletic FC newsletter lead writer Phil Hay to discuss and analyse the decision to remove Dyche and bring back Moyes. The Athletic's Greg O'Keeffe, having seen Moyes' first reign firsthand,

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Tim Spiers after an enthralling FA Cup 3rd round weekend. Man United show remarkable resilience to play with 10 men for over an hour and progress on penalties at the Emirates. Carl Anka tells us why this could be a turning point for Ruben Amorim. But it’s been a bleak week for Arsenal. Does Mikel Arteta need help in the transfer market? Elsewhere, Tottenham avoid potentially the biggest upset of all time as they need extra-time to see off a very

With the FA Cup is upon us again, we're asking which Premier League side needs the competition most this season?Tottenham and Newcastle lead the way on the The Athletic's Import-o-meter, with both sides currently on course to meet in the Carabao Cup final. FA Cup holders Manchester United head to the Emirates to face record 14-time winners Arsenal, who since winning the competition in 2020 have not progressed past the fourth round. Does Mikel Arteta need a trophy this season? And how will Ruben

This week… we’ve had SO MANY brilliant, insightful messages that it was about time to got stuck into our second Tactics Mailbag of the season.So today we’re talking… The importance of “Premier League experience” for January signings, when do new managers get “found out”, left-footed central-midfielders and much more! Host: Michael Bailey With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's James Maw and Jack Pitt-Brooke to wax lyrical about the performance against Liverpool last night, in particular that of Gray, Bergvall and Kinsky!Plus! We preview Tamworth FC away in the FA cup third round. HOST: Danny Kelly WITH: Jack Pitt-Brooke, James Maw PRODUCER: Tom Fuller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday, after weeks of speculation West Ham finally sacked Julen Lopetegui. The Spaniard lasted just eight months - and 22 games in charge of the Hammers, the shortest reign of a permanent manager or head coach in the club's 124-year history Joining Ian Irving to analyse the decision to sack Lopetegui and replace him with Graham Potter are The Athletic's football correspondent David Ornstein and West Ham United writer Roshane Thomas. Plus, Football Tactics writer Liam Tharme also drops-by to

No 'cupsets' welcome round here...The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher are alongside Matt Davies-Adams to preview Saturday's FA Cup third round tie with lowly League Two outfit Morecambe at Stamford Bridge. We look ahead to that game, ponder team selection and the wider importance of the competition to the club. As transfer rumours continue to swirl we take a look at some of latest news to come out - including a potential approach for Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo, interest in Cobham

Jimbo, Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Jay Harris cast their collective eye over a very big week of football.Tottenham inflict a rare defeat on Arne Slot’s Liverpool as they take a 1-0 lead to Anfield in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals in a month’s time. Can they reach the final and did Ange have a point about VAR? Newcastle get a dream 2-0 win at the Emirates in their first leg. Have Arsenal gone backwards this season and do the Magpies have any weaknesses right now? Big week at

Another week, another beaten opponent and another milestone notched for Nottingham Forest. They made history with six wins on the bounce with their 3-0 victory away at Wolves.So how have Nuno Espirito Santo’s side gone from fighting relegation & PSR last campaign to being one of the very best sides in the Premier League this season? Host: Ian Irving Guests:  Paul Taylor, Tim Spiers, Matt Slater, Mark Carey Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Video Producer: Liam

Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull and Seb Stafford-Bloor are here to talk about the football.The return of David Moyes to Everton, the arrival of Graham Potter at West Ham and Arsenal’s mini slump were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine and produced by Steve Hankey and Rachael Tinde. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The January transfer window is officially open!We take you inside the market to explain the deals being worked on, We have David Ornstein’s One To Watch, Kolo Muani, plus, ongoing interest from Arsenal and Chelsea in Nico Williams. And fresh news today from David of a possible loan move for out of favour Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford. Host: Ian Irving Guests: David Ornstein and Phil Hay Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Jimbo’s back for the first time in 2025 and he’s got James Horncastle, Pol Ballús and Julien Laurens alongside him to run the rule over all the latest action from across Europe. AC Milan kicked off the new year in style as they fought back from 2-0 down to beat rivals Inter 3-2 in the Supercoppa over in Saudi Arabia as new boss Sérgio Conceição got off to the perfect start. Meanwhile, back on home soil Roma continued their resurgence under Claudio Ranieri with a 2-0 victory in the derby with

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to look back on the weekend's events at Anfield, most eye-catching of which was the performance of Trent Alexander-Arnold.The panel assess, amid transfer interest from Real Madrid, what led to such a poor showing for Alexander-Arnold before assessing the rest of the display with the Reds unable to overcome an out of sorts Manchester United. There's also a look ahead to what's to come over the next week with Tottenham Hotspur in the first round

Despite a 23-point gap between Liverpool and Manchester United, on Sunday there was nothing to separate them. So, how did Man United unsettle Liverpool? And with Trent Alexander-Arnold’s poor performance under the microscope, amid transfer interest from Real Madrid, is his contract uncertainty causing a distraction? Host: Ian Irving With: Adam Crafton and Simon Hughes Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's Jay Harris and Jack Pitt-Brooke to review the loss to Newcastle, Ange's anger post game, the heroic performance of an illness hit squad and much more.Plus! The signing of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky and Liverpool on Wednesday... HOST: Danny Kelly WITH: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jay Harris PRODUCER: Tom Fuller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The winless run extends to four games...Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher alongside him to run the rule over Saturday's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Our Eagles expert Dom Fifield is back to give his take on the game - before we take a closer look at the Blues' profligacy in front of goal, concerns over squad depth and the leggy midfield problem. Then, with the January transfer window very much open we ponder some of the potential movers and shakers. What does

A committed showing in an entertaining contest at the league leaders; how refreshing was that! It was certainly a pleasant surprise relative to our gloomy expectations.The return of Ugarte and Mainoo helped midfield, as did that of a resurgent Bruno Fernandes, but there were positive performances across the defence, from Diogo Dalot against Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Garnacho off the bench as well. The only big question was why they haven't been able to produce this before now. Marcus Rashford was

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Tim Spiers after an intriguing Premier League weekend. Man United shock us all with a calm but athletic display at Anfield, holding Liverpool 2-2 and denying Arne Slot’s side the chance to go 8 points clear. Was Trent Alexander-Arnold too distracted by the interest of Real Madrid? Arsenal also draw at Brighton with Mikel Arteta unhappy with the officials, while Chelsea make it 4 games without a win after their 1-1 at Palace. Plus the impressive

Tifo's Jon Mackenzie and The Athletic's Nick Miller are alongside Michael Bailey ahead of Sunday's meeting between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield.Fresh from Real Madrid outlining their interest in Trent Alexander-Arnold we also hear the thoughts of both Simon Hughes and James Pearce on the future of the England international. Plus, Carl Anka drops in with his take on a disappointing December for Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford having suffered four successive defeats in charge of Man