Jimbo’s joined by Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús, Seb Stafford Bloor and James Horncastle for a deep-dive into matchday six of the Champions League - plus a look back at all the weekend’s domestic action from around Europe. PSG are on their worst run of the season - three games without a win in all competitions and just one goal scored. They gear up for a crucial Champions League meeting with Salzburg, while in Ligue 1 Marseille and Monaco closed the gap at the top to five points. Serie A has a new

After just five months, Dan Ashworth has left his role as sporting director at Manchester United So why has he gone, and what does it say about the new leadership at the club? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, Laurie Whitwell Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Jay Beale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a tumultuous, albeit entirely precedented, weekend at Manchester United football club we break down two huge exclusives involving the team.On Sunday The Athletic's David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, and Laurie Whitwell combined to reveal that Sporting Director Dan Ashworth would leave after just five months in the job. Meanwhile, Andy Mitten published a lengthy and wide-ranging conversation with club minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. We also take time, as everyone at Old Trafford did before the

Another thoroughly entertaining and rewarding trip to Three Point Lane...Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Chelsea finest - Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey alongside him to look back on the crazy 4-3 victory over Tottenham on Sunday afternoon. We try and unpack the carnage that unfolded with the help of your messages - including how the turnaround came about, love for Sancho - and quelling of talk of title charges. Then, anyone for a trip to Kazakstan?! We preview Thursday's arctic encounter

Host Danny Kelly is joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke and James Maw to pick apart the 4-3 loss to Chelsea on Sunday. They discuss the Romero/van de Ven gamble, Spurs' inability to defend and the physical demands set out by the manager.They also chat Ange's future and whether Spurs are in a position to let him go. PRESENTER: Danny Kelly WITH: Jack Pitt-Brooke, James Maw PRODUCER: Tom Fuller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers gather to discuss a Premier League weekend packed full of drama and goals. It’s another sensational Spurs v Chelsea fixture with Enzo Maresca’s Blues running out 4-3 winners. They sit 4 points behind leaders Liverpool while many are questioning how long Ange Postecoglou has left at Tottenham. Man United are beaten for the second time in a remarkable week at Old Trafford and then part company with director of football Dan Ashworth the very next day

Host Danny Kelly is joined by Jay Harris and James Maw to discuss the 1-0 loss to Bournemouth yesterday evening. Surely the worst of the Postecoglou era? We also chat Tamworth and Chelsea at home! PRESENTER: Danny Kelly WITH: Jay Harris, James Maw PRODUCER: Tom Fuller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After defeat on the South Coast, Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham host in form Chelsea. In a fixture that saw five goals scored, five goals disallowed, eight yellow cards, two reds and nine VAR checks in the first half alone last season, are we set up for similar chaos this year? Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea are firing on all cylinders, having scored 57 goals in 22 matches in all competitions this campaign. While Spurs are as unpredictable as ever, following up their 4-0 victory at The Etihad by dropping

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are back for a bonus episode alongside Tony Evans following Liverpool's pulsating 3-3 draw with Newcastle United.The panel react to more brilliance from Mohamed Salah, Caoimhin Kelleher rare error and Liverpool not winning a game before moving onto the latest around Virgil van Dijk's contract. Plus there's a trip down memory lane ahead of the final visit across Stanley Park to take on Everton at Goodison Park before we finish with a quiz on Merseyside derbies at the

This week we’re delving into the world of game state, and how tactics change whether a team is winning, losing or drawing.And… can we come up with what the most dangerous scoreline really is? Host: Michael Bailey With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So far just two Premier League managers have been shown the door this season, with Erik Ten Hag and Steve Cooper having been sacked.But as we head toward the January transfer market, who else could follow Manchester United and Leicester City’s lead? And just when is the right time to sack a manager? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Stu James and lead writer of The Athletic FC newsletter Phil Hay to discuss the situations around both Julen Lopetegui and Gary O'Neil at West Ham United and

That did the old goal difference no harm at all...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey to look back on the 5-1 thumping of a sorry Southampton at St Mary's on Wednesday night. Simon Johnson sends his post-match thoughts on what he described as the 'unrecognisable feel-good factor' around the club at the moment after yet another impressive victory for Enzo Maresca's side. But it means nothing if they can't go across to their old friends in North London and get a result on

Jimbo welcomes Natalie Gedra, Duncan Alexander and Charlie Eccleshare into the studio in the midst of a week packed full of Premier League football.Liverpool drop some rare points after a classic 3-3 draw at St James’s Park. Will there be another slip-up on Saturday in what could be the last ever derby at Goodison Park? Arsenal cut the gap to 7 points after bombarding Man United with corners at the Emirates. Are we living in the golden era of set-pieces? Chelsea are also 7 points behind the

We’re taking you inside the 2025 transfer market to explain the deals that are being worked on across both the winter and summer windows.This includes the players who could arrive and the ones who could be on their way out, across the Premier League and beyond. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: David Ornstein Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Jay Beale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United have got off to a decent start, with two wins and one draw so far.But how are they going to handle a visit to Arsenal this week? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Carl Anka, Art de Roché, Phil Hay Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pol Ballús, Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford Bloor and James Horncastle are alongside Jimbo for your weekly fix of continental action.La Liga is getting rather interesting all of a sudden, as Barcelona fell to a shock 2-1 defeat by Las Palmas - their first victory away at Barca since 1971! Real Madrid took full advantage and bounced back from their midweek Champions League disappointment at Anfield with a 2-0 win over Getafe. It means they’re just a point behind Hansi Flick’s side with a game in hand

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans reacting to an eventful week for the Reds! First Real Madrid and then Manchester City swept aside at Anfield as Liverpool maintain their 100% record in the Champions League before moving nine-points clear at the top of the Premier League. There's reaction to Sunday's win over Man City, including Pep Guardiola's antics after being taunted by the Anfield crowd. Plus, Si brings us an update on Mohamed Salah's contract demands in 'Contract Weekly'

As Liverpool moved 9 points clear at the top of the Premier League after a comfortable victory over Manchester City Anfield serenaded Pep Guardiola with "you're getting sacked in the morning". So after four league titles on the bounce is City’s title race over already? Having been at Anfield for The Athletic both Man City writer Sam Lee and Liverpool writer James Pearce join Ayo Akinwolere as well as The Athletic FC's newsletter lead writer Phil Hay. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: James Pearce, Sam Lee

Host Danny Kelly is joined by Jay Harris and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss the 1-1 draw against Fulham, Spurs' injury worries and the impending FA Cup 3rd round draw.Plus! We preview Bournemouth away on Thursday. PRESENTER: Danny Kelly WITH: Jay Harris, Jack Pitt-Brooke PRODUCER: Tom Fuller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So... should we be talking about Chelsea as serious contenders?!Matt Davies-Adams has got two of the Athletic's finest - Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson alongside him to run the rule over the highly convincing 3-0 win over Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon. Liam Twomey was on site and sent his dispatch as Enzo and co received the plaudits from a jubilant crowd. The Blues will be hoping to bottle up the current positivity when they make the trip to Southampton on Wednesday evening. We