Liverpool have picked up six points from their first two games, but have conceded four goals... So, should Arne Slot be concerned with how his new signings are adapting to his system as they look to defend their Premier League title?

Jon Mackenzie and JJ Bull joined Ayo Akinwolere to delve deeper. 

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Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Liverpool vs Arsenal.

Arne Slot's side are without a Premier League victory over Arsenal in six matches but the Gunners haven't won at Anfield since a 2-0 victory back in 2012, a game Mikel Arteta started in midfield.

Tim Spiers and Megan Feringa join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Sunday's clash before turning their attention to some of the fixtures elsewhere, as sacking season looks to be on the horizon.

Host: Matt Davies-Adams

With: Tim Spiers, Megan Feringa

Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Abi Paterson

Producer: Jay Beale

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Manchester United have been knocked out the Carabao Cup by fourth-tier Grimsby Town.

Three games into the season they have one point and they've spent almost £200m to get here.

So can Ruben Amorim survive this latest humiliation?

Plus we're joined by Grimsby owner Jason Stockwood to describe the night and achievement from their perspective.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Adam Crafton, Mark Critchley and Jason Stockwood

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

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With just days left in the transfer window, the pressure is on Premier League clubs to trim their squads.

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by David Ornstein and Carl Anka to discuss Manchester United’s so-called “bomb squad,” Chelsea’s long contract headaches, and Arsenal’s attempts to balance the books. Plus, could Donnarumma be on the move to Manchester City?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: David Ornstein and Carl Anka

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson 

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It was a thrilling night at St James’ Park as Liverpool nicked it in the last minute thanks to teenager Rio Ngumoha. Newcastle showed spirit but it's clear their squad needs some serious work before the transfer window closes next week.

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by George Caulkin and Oli Kay to chat through the key talking points from the match, and later on, David Ornstein joins to give us the latest on the situation of Alexander Isak.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: George Caulkin, Oli Kay and David Ornstein

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson 

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Nuno Espirito Santo says he won't walk away from Nottingham Forest after publicly throwing into doubt the state of his relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis.

After an explosive press conference, The Athletic revealed the breakdown in relationship between Nuno and Global Head of Football, Edu, is at the centre of the head coach's frustrations.

So what's going on, and can it be fixed?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Adam Crafton and Daniel Taylor

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

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Welcome to The Week in Football, where we dig into the biggest tactical shifts, storylines, and surprises shaping the football world over the past seven days.

The new season has just begun , but the Premier League has already thrown up a lot of surprises. So, which teams have changed the most tactically, and how will this shape the rest of the campaign? 

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie to find out.

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Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Newcastle vs Liverpool.

Despite the fact he’s got about as much chance of starting up front for Newcastle on Monday as Alan Shearer, Alexander Isak’s future dominates much of the discourse around the game which marks the first meeting of these sides since the Carabao Cup final, in which Isak scored.

Stu James and Megan Feringa join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to what will be a fiery affair before casting their eyes on Crystal Palace versus Nottingham Forest, traditionally a very benign fixture that is suddenly rife with rancour. 

Plus a look ahead to the first match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium as Everton face Brighton, strong starts for Manchester City and Spurs who meet at the Etihad, and another seemingly make or break game for Ruben Amorim at Craven Cottage.

Host: Matt Davies-Adams

With: Stu James, Megan Feringa

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Jay Beale

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Arsenal have hijacked Tottenham’s move for Eberechi Eze

So how did we get here? And could Spurs have avoided this?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: David Ornstein, Adrian Clarke and Jack Pitt-Brooke

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producer: Mike Stavrou, Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca wants more players - and it got us thinking… are new signings always the solution?

Or should coaches be more adaptable?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jon Mackenzie

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson

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