The Athletic FC Podcast

Manchester City have lodged their appeal against the Premier League's independent commission after being found guilty of almost all the charges made against them.

On today's show, we explain how City's appeal process will work and why they still believe they can overturn the initial verdict.

Plus, the panel review England's 7-0 thrashing of Croatia, discuss Cavan Sullivan's debut for the USMNT and get excited for the return of the Premier League this weekend.

Emma Paton is joined by Rob Green and Cerys Jones in the studio and The Athletic's Football Finance expert Chris Weatherspoon.

Host: Emma Paton
Co-hosts: Rob Green, Cerys Jones
Featuring: Chris Weatherspoon, Felipe Cardenas

Exec Producers: Adam Jones
Producers: Jay Beale
Videographer: Liam Warburton
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What If is back with a big topic: VAR. Should the contentious technology continue or should the Premier League vote to scrap it?

Emma Paton is joined by Tim Spiers, Dan Kilpatrick and former Premier League referee and VAR Graham Scott to discuss the pros and cons of getting rid of VAR.

The panel also discuss the possibility of introducing a VAR challenge system, and other potential improvements to the system.

Host: Emma Paton
Guests: Tim Spiers, Dan Kilpatrick, Graham Scott
Executive Producer: Adam Jones
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Grayson Moody
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What is Danny Drinkwater's biggest regret?

Welcome to Truth or Padel Extra, the show where David Ornstein takes on footballers to ask questions he wouldn't be able to in a normal interview.

This week David is joined by Premier League winner and former Leicester, Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder Danny Drinkwater to discuss his rollercoaster career.

Host: David Ornstein
Guests: Gary Neville
Executive Producer: Joe Devine
Editor: Don Ma
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The Tactical Preview becomes the Tactical Review during the international break, as we look back at the first five weeks of Premier League action.

Kate Mason is joined by Rob Green and Duncan Alexander to discuss the trends from the opening stages of the campaign; from expected points, to shot conversion.

The panel also break down who has surprised and disappointed them, chatting Leeds and Everton's solid defences to Spurs' slow start.

Host: Kate Mason
Guests: Rob Green, Duncan Alexander
Executive Producer: Adam Jones
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Liam Warburton, Xavi Bird
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Manchester City and the Premier League have gone to war since The Athletic first revealed they had been found guilty of virtually all the charges facing them last week.

We’ve discussed the responses from both sides, possible sanctions and how those within the game have reacted.

Today we’re asking… whose reputations have been damaged most? And how much bigger could this story actually get?

Host: Kate Mason
Co-hosts: Rob Green, Matt Slater, Adam Crafton
Exec Producer: Adam Jones
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Videographer: Liam Warburton
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