The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast

The Big Tactical Premier League Season Preview - Part Two

Host Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Mark Carey, Liam Tharme, Ahmed Walid and Thom Harris, to preview the rest of the Premier League teams and the biggest tactical question they'll each have to answer this season;

Will Sheffield Utd have to change system after losing so many players?

Why Everton are still reliant Dominic Calvert-Lewin's fitness.

Will Manchester City continue to use ball-to-feet wingers?

Could a more possession-based style help Nottingham Forest survive again?

If building from the back will help Chelsea get back to winning ways?

How will Unai Emery combine Mings and Pau Torres in the Aston Villa defence?

Where are goals coming from for Wolves this season?

Can Andoni Iraola give Bournemouth more of an identity?

How will West Ham reconfigure their midfield after losing Declan Rice?

Can Eberechi Eze lead Crystal Palace's attack this season?


... And by which metric did Ali decide the running order for the entire preview?!

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