West Ham sit 17th as they prepare to face Brighton this weekend.
So how have they ended up in this position, and how much is it down to the approach of manager Graham Potter?
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Roshane Thomas, Liam Tharme
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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43:54
Why does everyone want Dean Huijsen?
At just 20 years old and with only 22 Premier League starts, Dean Huijsen is attracting interest from the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid.
So what makes him so special, and who might trigger his £50m release clause?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by senior data analyst Mark Carey and lead writer for The Athletic FC newsletter Phil Hay to discuss the Spanish international.
Football correspondent David Ornstein as well as James Pearce, Liam Twomey and Guillermo Rai also drop by with their insights to the level of interest held in Huijsen across the Premier League and beyond with the Bournemouth defender set to have his pick of a number of clubs this summer.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Mark Carey and Phil Hay
Contributions: David Ornstein, James Pearce, Liam Twomey and Guillermo Rai
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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50:03
Is Xabi Alonso going to Real Madrid?
After their Champions League exit, Carlo Ancelotti is expected to leave Real Madrid this summer
So… when will it happen?
And is Xabi Alonso the inevitable replacement?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Guillermo Rai & Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou & John Rogers
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Are Leeds ready for the Premier League?
On Monday, Leeds United reclaimed their seat at the top table after two years in the Championship
So, what lessons can they learn from their Premier League relegation last time out?
And how can they stay up for the long haul this time?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Phil Hay, Beren Cross
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou & Nick Thomson
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54:26
Can Maresca survive at Chelsea without Champions League?
They left it late, but Chelsea grabbed a crucial win in their bid to secure a top five finish, as Tyrique George and Pedro Neto saw the Blues come from behind to win 2-1 at Fulham.
Victory at Craven Cottage keeps them in the mix for a return to European football’s elite competition next season.
But with fan discontent growing, how important is Champions League qualification for Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea future?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Chelsea correspondent Liam Twomey to discuss the importance of the win as well as our football correspondent David Ornstein to analyse the pressure on Maresca and look ahead to the summer transfer window.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Liam Twomey and David Ornstein
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Phil Hay, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories in football told by the best reporters in the business. We cut through the noise to tell you what’s really happening - and why it matters.
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