Eight games into his Liverpool career Florian Wirtz is yet to score or assist.

So why the slow start and how long will he take to adapt to the Premier League?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Seb Stafford-Bloor and Kev Hatchard

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

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Crystal Palace are flying.

They’re the FA Cup holders, they’re in Europe and they’re on an 18-game unbeaten run across all competitions.

So… what is the secret behind their success?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Reuben Pinder and Jon Mackenzie

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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Graham Potter is the latest manager to be shown the door at West Ham.

In comes a new challenger - Nuno Espírito Santo.

But do West Ham’s problems go beyond their manager?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Roshane Thomas and Benji Lanyado

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson

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It’s 17 defeats in 33 Premier League games for Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United after Saturday's latest defeat at Brentford.

So, how much more misery can they take?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Adam Crafton and Oli Kay

Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead and Abi Paterson

Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

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Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Newcastle vs Arsenal.

Eddie Howe's side have won each of their last three home games against Arsenal in all competitions without conceding a single goal, and are looking to make it four in a row for the first time since August 1969. With Liverpool five wins from five, will anything but a win keep Mikel Arteta's title hopes alive?

Oli Kay and Jacob Whitehead join Matt Davies-Adams to look ahead to Sunday's clash before turning their attention to the fixtures elsewhere.

Host: Matt Davies-Adams

With: Oli Kay, Jacob Whitehead

Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Jay Beale

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FIFA have discussed making the 2030 World Cup a 64-team tournament.

So who actually wants it and could it really happen?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Adam Crafton, Phil Hay and Felipe Cardenas

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

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Ousmane Dembele scooped the Ballon d’Or on Monday night.

His 35 goals helped PSG clinch their first ever Champions League.

So how did he evolve from a promising winger to a ruthless goalscorer?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tom Williams

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson

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Aston Villa are currently 18th in the Premier League and have scored just one goal so far.

So is the team really "lazy” or does Unai Emery need to change?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Jacob Tanswell and Dan Bardell

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson

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