Referees are integral to football. But with every decision scrutinised, why would anyone want to be a referee?

The Athletic has been given insider access to the life of Premier League referees. From a gruelling pre-season training camp to matchday, join Adam Leventhal as he finds out what it takes to take command of the football pitch.

We'll explain the new laws you'll see this season and the refs will explain why they should benefit the game.

You'll hear from PGMO chief, Howard Webb, current Premier League refs Andy Madeley and Peter Bankes, the latest VAR recruits, and many more.

Join us as we take you inside the world of referees.

Host: Adam Leventhal

Exec Prod: Abi Paterson

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Manchester United have spent over £200m and counting.

But after continuous false dawns, will they deliver this season?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Andy Mitten & Mark Critchley

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producer: Jay Beale

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We’re focusing on strikers today.

In the latest twist to the transfer story of the summer - Benjamin Sesko looks to be on his way to Manchester United

So what does this mean for Newcastle and their wantaway striker Alexander Isak?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: David Ornstein and Jacob Whitehead

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producer: Mike Stavrou and Jay Beale

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15-year-old Max Dowman has been the talk of Arsenal’s pre-season and 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha has shone for Liverpool.

But can either break into the first team and when is too soon to get excited?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Stuart James and Jacob Tanswell

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Another chance to hear Anatomy of a Transfer, your one stop guide to how transfers happen.

Join Adam Leventhal as he goes behind the scenes at training grounds, stadiums and offices to explain the anatomy of a transfer and to breakdown the complex process of what a player goes through when they move from club to club.

Host: Adam Leventhal

Exec Prod: Abi Paterson

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Welcome to Transfers that shook the world, a summer series for The Athletic FC looking back on the moves that sparked fury and saw heroes become villains.

Today we’re heading back to July 2001, when Sol Campbell completed perhaps the most controversial move in Premier League history.

More than 20 years on, why are feelings still so strong? And was Campbell vindicated in swapping Spurs for their bitter rivals Arsenal?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Amy Lawrence & Danny Kelly

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producers: Guy Clarke & Lucy Oliva

Sound Design: Jay Beale

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Viktor Gyokeres is Arsenal’s new No.14.

Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe and Cole Palmer have all switched to take the No.10 for their clubs.

So, how significant is a squad number?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Jack Lang, Stuart James, Pol Ballus

Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Abi Paterson

Producers: Jay Beale & Guy Clarke

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Alexander Isak has refused to go on tour with Newcastle United and wants to leave.

So who could afford him and do Newcastle have any chance of keeping him?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Chris Waugh and Carl Anka

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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