The Michael Carrick era at Manchester United has got off to a flying start.

So how has he done it?

And what would it take for him to get the job permanently?

Host: Adam Leventhal

Guests: Mark Critchley, Adam Crafton

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson

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For the second time this season Arsenal saw off rivals Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 in the north London derby.

But having dropped points against Brentford and Wolves what does a win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium prove about Arsenal's ability to embrace the pressure ahead of the title run-in?

Host: Adam Leventhal

With: Art de Roché, Jay Harris and Adam Crafton

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producers: Guy Clarke, Jay Beale and Liam Warburton

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Arsenal head up the road to Tottenham for a massive North London Derby.

Can Igor Tudor start his Spurs career with a big win to help lift the mood, or will Arsenal get back on title track?

Host: Matt Davies-Adams

Guests: Art de Roché & Dan Kilpatrick

Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Guy Clarke

Producers: Jay Beale & John Rogers

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With so many big clubs potentially in the market for a new manager this summer.

So, what actually is the hardest coaching job in football?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Carl Anka

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

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Real Madrid’s 1-0 Champions League play-off first-leg win at Benfica on Tuesday night was overshadowed by alleged racist abuse suffered by goalscorer Vinicius Junior.

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Jay Harris and Dermot Corrigan to break down what happened, discuss the reaction and what might happen next.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

Guests: Jay Harris, Dermot Corrigan

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson

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Marseille’s season is in danger of spiralling after the departure of Roberto De Zerbi as head coach.

So why did his spell come to an end so suddenly?

And could the Italian return to the Premier League?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

Guests: Tom Williams, Liam Tharme

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson

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Spurs have appointed Igor Tudor as interim head coach.

So why him, and how does it affect their summer plans?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: James Horncastle, Jay Harris, Adam Crafton

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producers: Jay Beale

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This week — The Athletic FC Tactics podcast are talking tactical trends… from low blocks, to headed clearances and the return of long-range screamers.

Host: Michael Bailey

Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey, Liam Tharme

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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