Last night, Chelsea ended their winless run with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Wolves.

But despite spending more than a billion pounds assembling their squad - are Chelsea still light in certain areas?

And are we to expect a flurry of transfer activity at Stamford Bridge this month?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Liam Twomey, Phil Hay & David Ornstein

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson

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Tottenham's defeat at Goodison Park on Sunday made it seven defeats in their last nine Premier League games.

So what is going wrong for Spurs and will Ange Postecoglou be given enough time to turn things around?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Jon Mackenzie and Jack Pitt-Brooke, who was at Goodison Park covering the game, to analyse Spurs' run of form, the depth of their injury crisis and whether they can improve things with any additions in the January transfer market.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jon Mackenzie

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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 For an exclusive interview, David Ornstein sits down with former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on a career marked with chaos, mistakes and glory.

So coming up you’ll hear about; why Aubameyang wanted to leave Arsenal but stayed, how his relationship with Mikel Arteta broke down, The ‘chaos’ of his time at Chelsea and his harrowing account of the break in that took place at his home.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

Guests: David Ornstein & Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

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David Ornstein and Manchester City writer Sam Lee join Adam Leventhal to discuss Erling Haaland's new 9 and a half year contract, a story David broke exclusively on The Athletic.  

The panel reflect on what the deal means for Manchester City's rebuild and whether the contract contains a release clause. 

In the second half Adam is joined by Jacob Whitehead and Tottenham writer Jack Pitt-Brooke to preview Everton vs Spurs, two sides in desperate need of a win. 

Ange Postecoglou's side have gone five Premier League games without victory, while Everton have scored just one goal in their last six matches. 

Plus - a huge weekend in the title race, Alexander Isak's importance at Newcastle and what's caused Chelsea's slump in form?

Host: Adam Leventhal

With: David Ornstein, Sam Lee, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jacob Whitehead

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Jay Beale

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After a damaging week with defeat in both Carabao Cup and FA Cup to Newcastle United and Manchester United, Arsenal bounced back on Wednesday night with a 2-1 win in north London derby over Tottenham Hotspur.

So, how will the victory over Spurs influence Arsenal’s title challenge and do they need strengthening this month if they are to catch Liverpool?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's football correspondent David Ornstein and Arsenal writer Jordan Campbell to assess the impact of the win, what could be to come in the transfer market before looking ahead to what it could mean for any possible title challenge.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: David Ornstein and Jordan Campbell

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has taken aim at the club's critics in the wake of the Dani Olmo registration saga.

So why is he so angry, and is the situation even over?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere 

With: Laia Cervelló Herrero, Pol Ballus, Dermot Corrigan

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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Napoli boss Antonio Conte has confirmed superstar winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia wants to leave Naples.

So why does he want to depart? 

And where is his most likely destination? 

We also talk the future of Manchester City's Kyle Walker, plus Arsenal pursuing a deal to sign midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad next summer.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: David Ornstein, James Horncastle and Phil Hay

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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After sacking manager Sean Dyche on Thursday, by Saturday Everton have confirmed their decision to bring back David Moyes to replace him.

So is Moyes the right choice to rebuild Everton and keep them in the Premier League? 

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Everton correspondent Patrick Boyland and The Athletic FC newsletter lead writer Phil Hay to discuss and analyse the decision to remove Dyche and bring back Moyes.

The Athletic's Greg O'Keeffe, having seen Moyes' first reign firsthand, also drops in to give his views on the return of the Scot as well as Italian Football correspondent James Horncastle looking at the role of new owners The Friedkin Group.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Patrick Boyland, Phil Hay, Greg O'Keeffe and James Horncastle

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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With the FA Cup is upon us again, we're asking which Premier League side needs the competition most this season?

Tottenham and Newcastle lead the way on the The Athletic's Import-o-meter, with both sides currently on course to meet in the Carabao Cup final.

FA Cup holders Manchester United head to the Emirates to face record 14-time winners Arsenal, who since winning the competition in 2020 have not progressed past the fourth round. Does Mikel Arteta need a trophy this season? And how will Ruben Amorim's progress be measured? 

Plus - outside shouts for Bournemouth and Brentford, and has the FA Cup lost its magic?

Host: Adam Leventhal

With: Tim Spiers, Mark Citchley

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Jay Beale

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On Wednesday, after weeks of speculation West Ham finally sacked Julen Lopetegui.

The Spaniard lasted just eight months - and 22 games in charge of the Hammers, the shortest reign of a permanent manager or head coach in the club's 124-year history

Joining Ian Irving to analyse the decision to sack Lopetegui and replace him with Graham Potter are The Athletic's football correspondent David Ornstein and West Ham United writer Roshane Thomas.

Plus, Football Tactics writer Liam Tharme also drops-by to discuss Potter's fit at the London Stadium and look back on his previously successful spell in the Premier League with Brighton & Hove Albion.

Host: Ian Irving

With: David Ornstein, Roshane Thomas and Liam Tharme

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Another week, another beaten opponent and another milestone notched for Nottingham Forest. They made history with six wins on the bounce with their 3-0 victory away at Wolves.

So how have Nuno Espirito Santo’s side gone from fighting relegation & PSR last campaign to being one of the very best sides in the Premier League this season?

Host: Ian Irving

Guests:  Paul Taylor, Tim Spiers, Matt Slater, Mark Carey

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou

Video Producer: Liam Warburton

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