The Preview: Liverpool vs Man United

Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is the Manchester derby. Michael Carrick will take charge of his first game back at Manchester United as interim manager while the Manchester City will look to get back to winning ways in the Premier League ...  Show more

The AFCON 2025 final line-up is set: 2021 winners Senegal v hosts MoroccoBut what does defeat in the last four mean for both Nigeria and Mohamed Salah’s Egypt?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Jay Harris and Simon HughesExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Guy Clarke and Paul Ilif ...  Show more

Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes return alongside our Premier League fans to kick off the 2025/26 season preview, brought to you by Sky Bet.If your club isn’t featured, don’t worry, part two of our season preview drops later this week.We open with a heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jot ...  Show more

Is the title race well and truly over now? Was that resilient performance from 10-man United a sign of better commitment on the pitch? Will Adam Wharton be straight back in the England squad after his return from injury? Gary and Alan also discuss if there were some interesting ...  Show more

Another weekend of Premier League drama and plenty to dig into! Arsenal’s clinch a dramatic comeback at Newcastle, Liverpool drop three points as Crystal Palace remain the only team unbeaten, and questions flying about Amorim’s future… How long does he have left… We also asked th ...  Show more

The FC crew bring in Mark Ogden & Stewart Robson to discuss the upcoming match between Liverpool & Manchester United at Anfield this weekend. Plus, the panel checks in with Alexis Nunes & Derek Rae live from Germany where they indulge in the local cuisine in preparation for Der K ...  Show more