The Athletic FC Podcast

Jhon Duran just can't stop scoring! Another goal off the bench for Colombia during the international break makes adds to the six goals he already has for Aston Villa this season, with six of those coming off the bench. So how does he go from supersub to starter? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Aston Villa writer Jacob Tanswell and senior data analyst Mark Carey to delve into Duran's role, character and potential with the 20-year-old Colombian quickly emerging as one of the Premier League's most talked about players. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Jacob Tanswell and Mark Carey Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

England have chosen a permanent successor to Gareth Southgate. So why has Thomas Tuchel been chosen and does he offer the best chance of winning the World Cup? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: David Ornstein, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Liam Twomey and Phil Hay Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou, Jay Beale and Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Adam Crafton exclusively revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United ambassadorial contract has been ended by the club. So why have INEOS taken this decision? And with Erik ten Hag back at work after the international break - does this mean the owners have also taken a decision on the manager? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Adam Crafton, Laurie Whitwell and Phil Hay Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

As things stand, Pep Guardiola’s contract expires at Manchester City at the end of the season..   Meanwhile, the English Football Association are still to announce a permanent replacement for Gareth Southgate. So, is there any chance Guardiola would manage England? The Athletic's senior football writer Oli Kay and Man City writer Sam Lee join Ayo Akinwolere to discuss Guardiola's future as well as England's search for a permanent successor. England writer Jack Pitt-Brooke also drops by following the 3-1 win over Finland to assess Lee Carsley's position as interim head coach. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Oli Kay and Sam Lee Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Adam Leventhal is joined by Tim Spiers and Jon Mackenzie to assess the opening seven gameweeks of the 24/25 Premier League season. The panel discuss all 20 teams; reflecting on Arne Slot's impressive start, the contrasting playing styles of Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola, the race for Europe led by Chelsea and Villa, and the four sides still yet to win a game. Plus - Brentford's fast starts, Spurs' collapse at Brighton, Forest exceeding expectations and much more. Host: Adam Leventhal With: Tim Spiers, Jon Mackenzie Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Jay Beale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]