Sunderland have enjoyed a dream start so far in the Premier League.

Their win over Chelsea means they’re in the top four after nine games.

17 points from their opening nine Premier League games is the best return by a promoted club at this stage of a season since Hull City in 2008-09.

So how have they done it?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Chris Weatherspoon, Phil Hay and Seb Stafford-Bloor

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producers: Mike Stavrou and John Rogers

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El Clasico was back to its fiery best on Sunday, as Lamine Yamal's pre-match comments sparked fury in Madrid.

Has he reignited this famous fixture?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Andy Mitten, Pol Ballus, Guillermo Rai

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producers: Jay Beale and John Rogers

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Arsenal are top of the Premier League - four points ahead of Bournemouth in second.

It was an important win for them against Crystal Palace on Sunday, with Liverpool, Man City and Chelsea also losing.

Mikel Arteta’s side have conceded just three times in nine games, so does a solid defence win you titles?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producers: Mike Stavrou and Paul Iliffe

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After eight games, RC Strasbourg sit 3rd in Ligue 1, two points behind league leaders Marseille and just one point behind European champions PSG.

Today we’re bringing you a special episode sitting down with the man at the helm, Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior.

In conversation with Ayo Akinwolere and Carl Anka, the panel discuss RC Strasbourg’s incredible start to the season, Rosenior's management style, working in a multi-club ownership model and the importance of representation, diversity and role models. 

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

Co-Host: Carl Anka

With: Liam Rosenior

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Jay Beale

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Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Aston Villa vs Manchester City.

Stu James and Tim Spiers join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Sunday's clash before turning their attention to the fixtures elsewhere including Arsenal vs Crystal Palace, Brentford vs Liverpool, Manchester United vs Brighton, and Everton vs Spurs.

Host: Matt Davies-Adams

With: Stu James & Tim Spiers

Executive Producers: Abi Paterson & Adey Moorhead

Producer: Jay Beale

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Barcelona were set to play Villarreal in Miami in December.

That’s now been cancelled. Today, we explain why.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Dermot Corrigan and Matt Slater

Featuring: James Horncastle

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

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Life after Alexander Isak has been hit and miss for Newcastle.

But in Nick Woltemade, have they already found the key to Newcastle's fortunes this season?

And in terms of Isak, why is he struggling after that record-breaking £125million summer move to Liverpool?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Chris Waugh, Oli Kay, Andy Jones

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producers: Mike Stavrou and John Rogers

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Manchester United’s first victory at Anfield since 2016 was a massive moment for the club.

But how does Ruben Amorim ensure this isn’t another false dawn?

The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell and Mark Critchley join host Ayo Akinwolere to discuss the win over Liverpool, Harry Maguire, Matheus Cunha, the Brighton fixture this weekend and Amorim’s future.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Laurie Whitwell and Mark Critchley

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producers: Mike Stavrou and John Rogers

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After just 39 days, Nottingham Forest have sacked Ange Postecoglou.

He recorded no wins in his eight games in charge.

Sean Dyche is set to succeed him, will he do any better?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: David Ornstein, Paul Taylor and Dan Kilpatrick

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

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Today we speak to one of the best players to have graced the Premier League, İlkay Gündoğan.

The iconic former Manchester City midfielder sat down with The Athletic's Jordan Campbell to discuss playing under Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp, City's treble-winning team and his future plans.

With: Jordan Campbell & İlkay Gündoğan

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producers: Mike Stavrou and Paul Iliffe

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