The Athletic FC Podcast

Is Aston Villa's Champions League run hurting them?

Aston Villa are exceeding expectations in the Champions League, but it’s seems to have come at a cost.

Their form has dipped in the Premier League, leaving them eighth in the table.

So, can sides like Villa stop themselves becoming victims of their own success?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jacob Tanswell and Thom Harris
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Phil Hay, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories in football told by the best reporters in the business. We cut through the noise to tell you what’s really happening - and why it matters.