Haaland's huge contract & can Moyes pile misery on Spurs?
The Athletic FC Podcast
The Athletic
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🗓️ 17 January 2025
⏱️ 39 minutes
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Summary
David Ornstein and Manchester City writer Sam Lee join Adam Leventhal to discuss Erling Haaland's new 9 and a half year contract, a story David broke exclusively on The Athletic.
The panel reflect on what the deal means for Manchester City's rebuild and whether the contract contains a release clause.
In the second half Adam is joined by Jacob Whitehead and Tottenham writer Jack Pitt-Brooke to preview Everton vs Spurs, two sides in desperate need of a win.
Ange Postecoglou's side have gone five Premier League games without victory, while Everton have scored just one goal in their last six matches.
Plus - a huge weekend in the title race, Alexander Isak's importance at Newcastle and what's caused Chelsea's slump in form?
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: David Ornstein, Sam Lee, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jacob Whitehead
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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| 1:26.8 | Coming up, we'll preview the weekend's action in the Premier League. |
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