The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast

Arsenal's attacking woes & a proper relegation battle

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast

Show Notes

It’s February — and we have real jeopardy in both the Premier League title race and relegation battle.

So this week, we’ll discuss the tactics we have seen, and will see from the teams at the top and bottom of the table.

Host: Michael Bailey Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey, Liam Tharme Producer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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