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- 🇬🇧GB · Sports#1825K to 30K
- 🇮🇳IN · Sports#5110K to 30K
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- 🇰🇪KE · Sports#3410K to 30K
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28K to 96K🎙 Daily cadence·319 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
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95K to 321K🇹🇷31%🇬🇧9%🇮🇳9%+13 more - Active Followers
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52K to 177K
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PSG’s brilliance & Arsenal’s immense defence
May 7, 2026
33m 06s
Where have all the goalscorers gone?
Apr 30, 2026
44m 10s
Bruno Fernandes: Creative genius
Apr 23, 2026
31m 57s
Man City vs Arsenal: The lowest quality title decider in years?
Apr 16, 2026
48m 37s
Who has the best attack in Europe?
Apr 9, 2026
34m 25s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7/26 | PSG’s brilliance & Arsenal’s immense defence✨ | Champions Leaguedefensive tactics+3 | Michael CoxMark Carey+1 | Paris Saint-GermainArsenal+1 | — | Champions LeagueArsenal+7 | — | 33m 06s | |
| 4/30/26 | Where have all the goalscorers gone?✨ | goalscorersfootball+3 | Michael CoxMark Carey+1 | The AthleticAcast | — | goalscorersfootball+3 | — | 44m 10s | |
| 4/23/26 | Bruno Fernandes: Creative genius✨ | Bruno FernandesPremier League+2 | Michael CoxMark Carey | Premier LeagueAcast | — | creative geniusfootball+2 | — | 31m 57s | |
| 4/16/26 | Man City vs Arsenal: The lowest quality title decider in years?✨ | Premier LeagueManchester City+2 | Michael CoxMark Carey+1 | Man CityArsenal+3 | — | title decidertactical analysis | — | 48m 37s | |
| 4/9/26 | Who has the best attack in Europe?✨ | attacking partnershipsfootball tactics+1 | Michael CoxMark Carey+1 | Acast | Europe | Europefootball+1 | — | 34m 25s | |
| 4/2/26 | Man United & England: How to build a complete midfield✨ | midfield combinationsplayer roles+1 | Michael CoxMark Carey+1 | Man United & EnglandAcast | — | Man UnitedEngland+2 | — | 38m 38s | |
| 3/26/26 | The impact of football’s relentless schedule✨ | footballschedule+2 | Michael CoxMark Carey+1 | Acast | — | intensityfootball schedule+1 | — | 36m 24s | |
| 3/19/26 | Have Premier League clubs really struggled in Europe?✨ | Champions LeaguePremier League+4 | Michael CoxMark Carey+1 | Premier LeagueBayern Munich+2 | Europe | Champions League Round of 16European competition+1 | — | 36m 01s | |
| 3/12/26 | Varying fortunes of recent managerial hires✨ | managerial hiresfootball tactics+1 | Michael CoxMark Carey+1 | ChelseaManchester United+2 | — | Liam RoseniorMichael Carrick+4 | — | 48m 58s | |
| 3/5/26 | Are football's new laws overcomplicating the game?✨ | footballVAR+2 | Michael CoxMark Carey | Acast | — | new rulesfootball laws+1 | — | 38m 09s | |
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| 2/26/26 | The evolution of wingers, club DNA & tactical fouls✨ | wingerspenalty rebounds+1 | Michael CoxMark Carey+1 | Acast | — | — | — | 33m 24s | |
| 2/19/26 | Arsenal's attacking woes & a proper relegation battle✨ | ArsenalPremier League+2 | Michael CoxMark Carey+1 | ArsenalPremier League+1 | — | Februaryjeopardy+3 | — | 38m 02s | |
| 2/12/26 | Premier League trends: How to break down low blocks | This week — we’re talking tactical trends… from low blocks, to headed clearances and the return of long-range screamers.Host: Michael BaileyGuests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey, Liam TharmeProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | A cold, windy night in Stoke: How weather impacts football | This week — we’re diving into the world of weather. How do the elements impact what happens on the pitch? From the rainy, cold and windy nights at Stoke.To the scorching heat of the 1994 World Cup in the U.S.We’ll discuss it all.Host: Michael BaileyWith: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Conor O'NeillProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | Does the Premier League have an open-play goal problem? | Arsenal are top of the Premier League, but only seventh for open play xG.So is that a Mikel Arteta issue - or a league-wide one?Host: Duncan AlexanderWith: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Ahmed WalidProducer: Mike StavrouWe’re asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going to theathletic.com/survey26. Three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers too. So whether you’re a long-time listener or a new one, we want your feedback. Go to: theathletic.com/survey26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | No sweet home: Is 'home advantage' fading? | This week, we’re diving into the world of home and away - discussing the tactical differences between performing in front of your own fans, and taking to the road.What are the key elements to playing on home turf, and how does it impact what happens on the pitch?Host: Michael BaileyWith: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam TharmeProducer: Mike StavrouWe’re asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going to theathletic.com/survey26. Three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers too. So whether you’re a long-time listener or a new one, we want your feedback. Go to: theathletic.com/survey26 Research article: Revising home advantage in sport – home advantage mediation (HAM) model Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | A stat for every Premier League club | We’re more than halfway through the Premier League season. So this week, we’ll use our good old friend data to assess the main talking point for all 20 clubs.Host: Duncan AlexanderWith: Michael Cox, Mark Carey, Liam Tharme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | How to fix Man United in the short term | This week, there’s only one topic in town: Manchester United Football Club.Ruben Amorim’s gone, so how do they go about replacing him — both in the short, and long term?And how does any club figure out its managerial appointments, from caretaker and interim bosses to those all-in project managers.Host: Michael BaileyWith: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam TharmeProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/24/25 | Underrated Premier League players & formation changes | This week — we’re opening our festive mailbag!We discuss the Christmas tree formation, teams who should change systems, basketball-style substitutions and more.Host: Michael BaileyWith: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam TharmeProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | Who has the most settled squad in the Premier League? | This week — we’re talking the tactics of squad rotation…Who are the most and least stable Premier League clubs in how they use their players?And does stability equal success?Host: Michael BaileyWith: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam TharmeProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | Has Salah actually declined? | This week — we’re talking about the tactics surrounding player power.Can stars be given total freedom, or is the collective more important?Host: Michael BaileyWith: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam TharmeProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | Who are the Premier League's most versatile players? | On this episode, we run through some of the high profile players to have switched positions in the Premier League recently.Also - what makes players flexible? And who excels in multiple roles?Host: Michael BaileyGuests: Liam Tharme, Michael Cox, Cerys JonesProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 11/27/25 | Can Spurs and Frank make it work? | This week — we’re discussing how managers make the jump from a relatively small club, to one of the big guns, and with a particular focus on Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur.Host: Michael BaileyWith: Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Liam TharmeProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 11/20/25 | Have Arsenal built the Premier League’s best ever defence? | This week - we’re asking if defence really wins you titles.Should you build your team around a solid defence — or a free-flowing attack?Host: Michael BaileyWith: Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Liam TharmeProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 11/13/25 | Why are defensive midfielders scoring so many goals? | This week, we’re tackling the defensive midfield position.How has it evolved, who does it best and why are they suddenly scoring loads of goals?Host: Michael BaileyWith: Michael Cox and Mark Carey Producer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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Chart Positions
16 placements across 16 markets.
Chart Positions
16 placements across 16 markets.