Host Danny Kelly is joined by James Maw and Jay Harris to discuss Spurs's decision to appeal Bentancur's ban, the now infamous rebrand & our next run of 11 fixtures up until the end of the year!We also preview Man City away! PRESENTER: Danny Kelly WITH: James Maw, Jay Harris PRODUCER: Tom Fuller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not the kind of news we wanted to start with...Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher alongside him to get back in the swing of things ahead of Saturday's Enzo Maresca Derby. But before we get to the game - we start with the news that Reece James has suffered yet another injury setback - picking up a hamstring problem in the international break. It was revealed by Enzo Maresca in his pre-match press conference shortly after we'd finished recording - so we jumped back on to hear from

Today we’re talking; captains, differentials, and when to wildcard. You know it. We’re talking Fantasy Premier League aka FPL.So, how has a fantasy game changed the way we watch football? Host Ayo Akinwolere Guest, Sam Bonfield. Mark Critchley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of Manchester City’s attempts to cope without Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, and Arsenal’s struggles without their captain Martin Odegaard, we’re asking — how do teams cope without their star players?Host: Michael Bailey With: Liam Tharme, Thom Harris, Art de Roché Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo has Jack Lang, Tom Williams and Jay Harris for company in the studio as the Premier League returns. It’s official - Pep Guardiola will be at Man City until at least the summer of 2026. Can that news wake City from their slumber as they host a Tottenham team with a new badge and an excellent record against Guardiola? Sam Lee has more. A big weekend looms for Enzo Maresca who goes back to Leicester and Ruben Amorim who takes charge of Man United for the very first time, as they head to

What's going wrong for Pep Guardiola at Manchester City? How will Ruben Amorim feel about the challenge ahead at Manchester United after his first game in charge? And why do Southampton keep conceding goals? Joe Devine is joined by JJ Bull and Alex Barker to discuss above, and more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pep Guardiola has agreed to extend his contract as Manchester City manager So why has he decided to stay and will he be able to build another team to dominate the Premier League? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Sam Lee and Pol Ballus Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans as Liverpool prepare to return from the final international break of the year sitting five points clear at the top of the Premier League.So how can Liverpool maintain their lead at the top, are they genuine contenders to lift the title and what impact could the looming January transfer window have on their destiny this season? Plus there's the latest reaction to the international break, including Ben Doak's crucial role in Scotland's Nations

Today’s focus is on Kylian Mbappe’s stuttering start to life at Real Madrid Has the big-money move made Madrid worse? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Dermot Corrigan and Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Kelly is joined by James Maw, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jay Harris live in the studio discussing Bentancur's seven game ban and the reasons around it.They also mark the five years since Pochettino was fired by chatting about his reign and how Spurs have developed since. We also discuss Spurs Women's loss to Arsenal on Saturday. PRESENTER: Danny Kelly WITH: James Maw, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jay Harris PRODUCER: Tom Fuller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week across The Athletic we’re focusing on the people that own the 20 clubs that make up the Premier League. So who are they? How much does it cost? and what do they get in return? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Matt Slater and Adam Crafton is assess and debate how the nature of Premier League ownership has changed since the league's inception. Phil Buckingham also drops in to discuss his article on how much each ownership group has invested since taking control of their respective clubs as well

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Colin Millar as the Nations League group stage draws to a close.Lee Carsley’s tenure as England manager is also over but it was a memorable finale as the Three Lions beat the Republic of Ireland 5-0 to earn promotion back to the top tier. Which of the many new additions to the England squad will be sticking around under Thomas Tuchel? France get the two-goal win they need in Italy to finish top of their Nations League group. We talk to Julien

Chelsea Women are *literally* perfect...Matt Davies-Adams and Liam Twomey are with you for your Monday dose of Straight Outta Cobham. Jessy Parker Humphreys drops in to reflect on the huge 2-0 victory for CFCW over title rivals Manchester City at Stamford Bridge - which leaves Sonia Bompastor's side with seven wins from seven and a hugely significant three points against their closest challengers. Then, The Athletic's football data writer Thom Harris stops by to give us an insight into some of the

We’re eleven games into the season, today we’ll be assessing the table – and asking the question – is the quality of the Premier League the best it’s ever been? Host: Adam Leventhal With: Tim Spiers, Nick Miller Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes is alongside Iain Macintosh to discuss his new book, Chasing Salah: The Biography. In the book, Simon expertly pieces together a fascinating portrait of Salah. From his relationships with his teammates to what motivates him; from how the events of the past decade in Egypt have impacted his life, to what's next in his career. Available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chasing-Salah-Biography-Simon-Hughes/dp/1408721155 Host: Iain Macintosh With: Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more

Host Danny Kelly is joined by James Maw and Megan Feringa, discussing the form of Spurs Women, Hayley Raso and the forthcoming North London Derby this Saturday at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.James and Danny also take on your questions, including who would play Daniel Levy in a film, would you sell Sonny and why Spurs have a habit of losing before the international break! PRESENTER: Danny Kelly WITH: James Maw, Megan Feringa PRODUCER: Tom Fuller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Is the proper football back yet?Matt Davies-Adams has got Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson with him to tackle some of your questions as we try and pass the hours in the never tedious international break. We touch on defensive fragility, the A/B team dynamic, the latest on the ownership fallout - and tips for getting into sport journalism! Elsewhere, Chelsea Women continued their perfect start to the season with a 2-1 victory over Celtic in the Champions League. Jessy Parker Humphreys sends their

England have had nine players drop out of their squad ahead of their matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland.Captain Harry Kane is not impressed speaking out about the importance of playing for the national team. So is Kane right? Outside of major tournaments is international football respected? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Phil Hay, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Chris Waugh and Nick Miller Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

It’s the international break but Jimbo has a stellar cast of Rory Smith, Duncan Alexander and Charlie Eccleshare to accompany him through it.The headlines this week have been dominated by the suspension of Premier League referee David Coote after the release of several videos online. We discuss how VAR culture and social media have led to referees becoming main characters in the football soap opera. Harry Kane is upset at England players for pulling out of this Nations League squad. Will he see

West Ham under Julen Lopetegui have played some pretty bad football so far this season. What is the team's current identity? What is possible for the club? And which supermarket are they most like? The Tifo team are joined by Daisy Christodoulou to discuss this, plus: Should Tottenham be further ahead? And why Daisy can't stop thinking about VAR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices