After defeat at the Etihad, Arsenal have lost control of the title race.
Man City can go top of the Premier League with a win at Burnley on Wednesday night.
So, after 22 years of waiting have Mikel Arteta's side blown their chance at the title?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: David Ornstein & Adam Crafton Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Jay Beale & Guy Clarke
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Guardiola vs Arteta: Tactical breakdown
19/04/2026 | 48 mins.
This week, The Athletic FC Tactics podcast diiscuss the huge Premier League title clash between Manchester City and Arsenal.
Can Mikel Arteta finally get the better of his old mentor?
Or will Pep Guardiola pull yet another tactical rabbit out of his hat?
Host: Michael Bailey Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Liam Tharme Producer: Mike Stavrou, Si Watts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Napoli owner De Laurentiis: How to fix football
18/04/2026 | 39 mins.
Napoli’s Aurelio De Laurentiis is one of European football’s most outspoken and recognisable owners and this week he’s been telling Adam Crafton all about his plans to revolutionise football - including a European Super Championship.
They also discuss his relationship Antonio Conte - who guided Napoli to last season's Serie A title the subject of Filmauro's 'Ag4in' documentary.
Plus, De Laurentiis shares his thoughts on the influence agents have within the game whilst also discussing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's move from Napoli to Paris Saint-Germain.
This interview is also available to watch on The Athletic FC Podcast YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Preview: Man City vs Arsenal
17/04/2026 | 44 mins.
The top two face off in a massive game in the title race.
Will Man City continue their excellent recent form, or can Arsenal spring a surprise at the Etihad?
Host: Matt Davies-Adams Guests: Cerys Jones & Art De Roché Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Jay Beale & John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How broken are Real Madrid?
16/04/2026 | 37 mins.
A Champions League knockout classic, that Real Madrid for once lost out in!
Elimination at the hands of Bayern Munich, they’re staring at a second successive trophyless season for the first time in 16 years.
So just how broken are Real Madrid?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Dermot Corrigan and Guillermo Rai Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Phil Hay, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories in football told by the best reporters in the business. We cut through the noise to tell you what’s really happening - and why it matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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