Clearlake Capital have taken “full control” of Chelsea, purchasing Todd Boehly’s minority stake.

Kate Mason is joined by Matt Slater, Liam Twomey and Rob Green to get into why Boehly’s four year affiliation with the club has come to an end, and what it means for the Chelsea ‘project’.

Plus, Matt explains Clearlake's £5bn valuation of the club - more than double the purchase price back in 2022, and we get into the latest on Chelsea's stalling stadium plans.

Host: Kate Mason

With: Liam Twomey, Matt Slater and Rob Green

Executive Producer: Adam Jones

Producer: Jay Beale

Videographer: Lara Sinclair

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Kylian Mbappe sits down exclusively with Daniel Taylor from The Athletic for a wide ranging interview at Real Madrid’s training ground.

In a wide ranging conversation, he revealed how close he came to joining Liverpool before PSG, working with Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid, his favourite World Cup memories and what he does in his spare time to unwind.

Hosts: Emma Paton & Danny Taylor

Guest: Kylian Mbappe

Executive Producer: Alex Hoffman

Videographer: Rachael Tinde

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Brentford continued their excellent start to the season with a 3-0 win over Chelsea on Friday night.

Emma Paton is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein, James Horncastle and Liam Tharme to dive into how the west London side operate so efficiently on and off the pitch.

David also answers listener questions on Spurs' latest investment and what is going on at executive level at Manchester United.

Plus, don't miss our teaser for David's brand new series: Truth or Padel.

Host: Emma Paton

With: David Ornstein, James Horncastle and Liam Tharme

Executive Producer: Adam Jones

Producer: Mike Stavrou

Videographer: Grayson Moody

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Arsenal were dealt a humbling on Saturday as Brighton ran riot on the south coast.

Emma Paton is joined by Cerys Jones and Rob Green to get into how Fabian Hurzeler did a job on the Premier League champions, and where this result leaves Mikel Arteta's side.

Plus, after their worst ever start to a Premier League season, we get into Spurs' defeat to Aston Villa that leaves them bottom of the league, and Stu James drops by to discuss his weekly feature for The Athletic, ranking the performance of all 20 Premier League teams to decide who won the weekend.

Host: Emma Paton

With: Cerys Jones & Rob Green

Featuring: Stu James

Executive Producer: Adam Jones

Producer: Jay Beale

Videographer: Lara Sinclair

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On this week's episode of What If, we're diving into the 2021 European Super League project, which collapsed within a matter of days.

Host Emma Paton is joined by Matt Slater and Dan Kilpatrick to see what would've happened if the idea actually went ahead.

Could it have worked, what would it have meant for domestic leagues, the Champions League and the fabric of football?

Host: Emma Paton

Guests: Matt Slater, Dan Kilpatrick

Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

Producers: Mike Stavrou, Grayson Moody

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It’s Tactical Preview time, and this week our primary focus is Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa in north London.

Kate Mason is joined by Rob Green and Liam Tharme to break down how Roberto De Zerbi’s side can try and score their first Premier League goal of the season.

Also on the agenda is Bournemouth vs Liverpool, Brentford vs Chelsea and what’s been behind Hull City’s incredible start to the season.

The panel also break down the importance of pressing in the modern era and how it’s changed over time.

Host: Kate Mason

Guests: Rob Green, Liam Tharme

Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

Producers: Mike Stavrou, Lara Sinclair

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Manchester United's 15-year-old academy prospect JJ Gabriel has outlined his desire to leave.

To discuss why and how this situation has developed Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton and Matt Slater as well as former England goalkeeper Rob Green.

Andy Mitten, co-host, of Talk of the Devils also joins having watched Gabriel extensively at youth team level within the Manchester United academy system.

As well as the situation around Gabriel's registration and Manchester United specifically the panel also delve into the impact Brexit has had on youth recruitment and retention as well as the impact youngsters like Max Dowman and Lamine Yamal have had in breaking through to first team environments at a tender age.

Host: Kate Mason

With: Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and Rob Green

Featuring: Andy Mitten

Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

Producer: Jay Beale

Videographer: Lara Sinclair

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Liverpool saw off Spurs on Tuesday night to make it two wins from two in the cup competitions, but Andoni Iraola’s side have just one Premier League victory so far.

Emma Paton is joined by The Athletic’s James Pearce and Cerys Jones, plus author of 'Data Game: The Story of Liverpool FC's Analytics Revolution', Josh Williams to get into whether Iraola’s team are adapting to his principles.

Plus, as Andy Robertson made his Anfield return after nine years on Merseyside, the panel discuss whether the current Liverpool squad have enough leaders and consider the implications Cody Gakpo’s departure could have had on Liverpool’s output in front of goal.

Host: Emma Paton

Co-hosts: Cerys Jones, James Pearce, Josh Williams

Exec Producer: Guy Clarke

Producers: Jay Beale

Videographer: Grayson Moody

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