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Spurs vs Aston Villa + the importance of pressing

Spurs vs Aston Villa + the importance of pressing

The Athletic FC Podcast
Sep 18, 2026 47 min
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<p>It’s Tactical Preview time, and this week our primary focus is Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa in north London.</p><br><p>Kate Mason is joined by Rob Green and Liam Tharme to break down how Roberto De Zerbi’s side can try and score their first Premier League goal of the season.</p><br><p>Also on the agenda is Bournemouth vs Liverpool, Brentford vs Chelsea and what’s been behind Hull City’s incredible start to the season.</p><br><p>The panel also break down the importance of pressing in the modern era and how it’s changed over time.</p><br><p>Host: Kate Mason</p><p>Guests: Rob Green, Liam Tharme</p><p>Executive Producer: Guy Clarke</p><p>Producers: Mike Stavrou, Lara Sinclair</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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