The Athletic FC Podcast

After a “painful” defeat in the Champions League final.

What do Arsenal need to do to close the gap on PSG next season?

And what next for Liverpool after the departure of Arne Slot?

Host: Adam Leventhal
Guests: Tom Williams & Art de Roché, James Pearce
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Paul Iliffe
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Arsenal and PSG face off in Budapest in the 2026 Champions League final.

Can Arsenal capture their first ever Champions League trophy, or will PSG win - as Tom Williams calls it - 'le back to back'.

Host: Matt Davies-Adams
Guests: Tom Williams & Adrian Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke & John Rogers
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A year after winning the FA Cup - Crystal Palace have yet more silverware!

Oliver Glasner’s parting gift was to deliver the Conference League.

So, what comes next for Palace?

Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Matt Woosnam and Dom Fifield
Executive Producer: Guy Clarke
Producer: Paul Iliffe
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After ending the season 18 games unbeaten, Andoni Iraola leaves Bournemouth with Europa League football to come.

But without a job lined up, has he left the Cherries too soon?

Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Jon Mackenzie & Jack Pitt-Brooke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke, Jay Beale & Nick Thomson
Videographer: Grayson Moody
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Liverpool will play Champions League football next season

Despite finishing closer in points to the relegation zone - than champions Arsenal!

So, is that enough for Arne Slot to keep his job at Anfield?

Host: Adam Leventhal
With: James Pearce and James Horncastle
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke, Jay Beale & Nick Thomson
Videographer: Grayson Moody
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