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Swan
25-10-2025, 09:39 PM
I think Slot made too many changes to Klopps team all in one go. He should have done it gradually.

At least it gives Arsenal fans a moment (considering they never win anything, ever). But they were unbeaten in a season 300 years ago :smug:

Niamh.
25-10-2025, 09:43 PM
At least it gives Arsenal fans a moment (considering they never win anything, ever). But they were unbeaten in a season 300 years ago :smug:[emoji23]

Niamh.
25-10-2025, 09:49 PM
I'm not too upset tbh, kind of rooting for Caoimhìn as well, he's from 10 minutes away from where I live

bots
26-10-2025, 07:42 AM
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot pinpointed a change in approach from opponents as a factor in the struggles of his Premier League champions this season.

He blamed Man U for their tactics last week. Does he think opposition teams must play the way slot wants them to? :fist::laugh:

bots
26-10-2025, 03:59 PM
City beaten, what a great week :dance:

Niamh.
26-10-2025, 04:31 PM
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot pinpointed a change in approach from opponents as a factor in the struggles of his Premier League champions this season.



He blamed Man U for their tactics last week. Does he think opposition teams must play the way slot wants them to? :fist:[emoji23]He didnt blame them, he made an observation. He's pretty honest i think

GiRTh
26-10-2025, 05:41 PM
He didnt blame them, he made an observation. He's pretty honest i thinkNot really, because there were plenty of points he could have brought up. Liverpool lost only four games last season, but they’ve already lost that many this season. The defense looks a mess; in six out of nine games, they’ve conceded two or more goals. That’s mid-table form, regardless of whether you spend £400 million on players. You can’t put yourself in a position where you need to score a minimum of three goals to win a football match. Instead, he and Carragher chose to complain about set pieces, as if teams need to play a specific style to beat them. Rather than whining, why not focus on how to defend against long balls and set pieces?

People forget that Slot was Liverpool's third choice to replace Klopp, after Xabi Alonso and, surprisingly, Reuben Amorim.

Now, people are realizing that Liverpool's ideal summer transfer windows are filled with replacements. To compare with Arsenal for a moment, only Zubimendi is a direct replacement. Some might argue that Big Vik is a replacement, but if Havertz were fit, Vik wouldn’t have played as many games. Look at Liverpool: Frimpong is replacing Trent, and Kerkez is stepping in for Robbo. Why was Wirtz needed when Szoboszlai is an excellent option as a number 10? Ekitike and Isak—Liverpool didn’t need both, and because Isak cost £100 million, he has to play even though Ekitike is in better form. There are too many replacements, and in my opinion, it’s going to be Christmas or New Year before we see the best from them.

bots
08-11-2025, 02:28 PM
what a game, both spurs and man u are much improved from last season

bots
08-11-2025, 07:53 PM
it's going to be a very interesting season i think. Sunderland are a revalation

Crimson Dynamo
09-11-2025, 10:37 AM
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bots
09-11-2025, 02:24 PM
playing arsenal at their own game .... brilliant

Crimson Dynamo
09-11-2025, 06:31 PM
SO that is Liverpool out the title race

https://media.tenor.com/vGL3m5yUjTQAAAAM/fou-rire-giggling.gif

Mystic Mock
21-11-2025, 06:57 AM
At least it gives Arsenal fans a moment (considering they never win anything, ever). But they were unbeaten in a season 300 years ago :smug:

I'll personally be happy for Arsenal if they win something.

Because with all due respect, but they are kind of becoming like the England national team of club Football, it would be good for them to break that curse around them.

Mystic Mock
21-11-2025, 06:58 AM
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot pinpointed a change in approach from opponents as a factor in the struggles of his Premier League champions this season.

He blamed Man U for their tactics last week. Does he think opposition teams must play the way slot wants them to? :fist::laugh:

Wait until he blames the opposition strikers for scoring against Liverpool.

bots
22-11-2025, 04:41 PM
liverpool 3-0 down :joker: now in the bottom half of the table :joker:

Niamh.

Cherie
22-11-2025, 07:53 PM
Cmon the Toon, expect Ant and Dec to mention this win later on :laugh:

Zizu
22-11-2025, 08:12 PM
After the game there was a lot of arguing

Pep and the city players were complaining about a persistent , unpunished fouling by Joelinton throughout the match

Joelinton wanted to fight everyone and it took a player plus 3,members of the backup staff to control him !



Good day for Arsenal
ManC
Liverpool
Sunderland

All losing

bots
22-11-2025, 08:29 PM
Chelsea vs Arsenal next week is going to be important

Crimson Dynamo
22-11-2025, 09:00 PM
Its beginning to look a Slot like sacking

:dance:

Zizu
22-11-2025, 09:09 PM
Its beginning to look a Slot like sacking

:dance:


How is this even happening !!??

The best team in the country .. spends £ 1/2 billion on 2 exceptional players and 3 or 4 excellent ones … start the season playing badly but scraping wins THEN the wheels fall off !!


It can only be the Jota factor

( some were seen sobbing at the training ground for days afterwards)

Mystic Mock
22-11-2025, 09:09 PM
liverpool 3-0 down :joker: now in the bottom half of the table :joker:

Niamh.

Slot blames Sels for not conceding a goal against Liverpool.

Niamh.
22-11-2025, 09:14 PM
liverpool 3-0 down :joker: now in the bottom half of the table :joker:



Niamh.:oh:

Niamh.
22-11-2025, 09:15 PM
Slot blames Sels for not conceding a goal against Liverpool.Oh stop.he didnt blame anyone

Crimson Dynamo
22-11-2025, 09:44 PM
Alexander Isak is the first Liverpool player in history to lose each of his first four Premier League starts for the club. 😬❌

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G6YLBaUXoAAGLvk?format=jpg&name=small

bots
22-11-2025, 10:13 PM
After the game there was a lot of arguing

Pep and the city players were complaining about a persistent , unpunished fouling by Joelinton throughout the match

Joelinton wanted to fight everyone and it took a player plus 3,members of the backup staff to control him !



Good day for Arsenal
ManC
Liverpool
Sunderland

All losing

their next 2 games are going to be very telling

Crimson Dynamo
22-11-2025, 10:22 PM
Tomorrow v Spurs is massive

Zizu
22-11-2025, 10:58 PM
Tomorrow v Spurs is massive


It should hope be a tremendous game

So important for Arsenal with City and Liverpool both losing

Cherie
22-11-2025, 11:15 PM
How is this even happening !!??

The best team in the country .. spends £ 1/2 billion on 2 exceptional players and 3 or 4 excellent ones … start the season playing badly but scraping wins THEN the wheels fall off !!


It can only be the Jota factor

( some were seen sobbing at the training ground for days afterwards)

I did think at the start of the season that Jotas death would play a big role, either they would be up for the fight in his honour or they would think life is precious and who cares, looks like the latter

Zizu
22-11-2025, 11:32 PM
I did think at the start of the season that Jotas death would play a big role, either they would be up for the fight in his honour or they would think life is precious and who cares, looks like the latter


I remember thinking a similar thing but I figured the tragic loss would inspire them to new heights .. seemingly the opposite has occurred

bots
22-11-2025, 11:52 PM
he has brought players into the team that don't complement the skills of the other players. Isak had a big red flag on him after the way he behaved at newcastle, they should never have bought him

All the other big teams have been successful in their transfers

Mystic Mock
23-11-2025, 06:40 AM
Oh stop.he didnt blame anyone

He did kind of critique Amorim's tactics against Liverpool.:laugh:

Mystic Mock
23-11-2025, 06:42 AM
he has brought players into the team that don't complement the skills of the other players. Isak had a big red flag on him after the way he behaved at newcastle, they should never have bought him

All the other big teams have been successful in their transfers

I 100% agree with you.

Nicky91
23-11-2025, 08:49 AM
he has brought players into the team that don't complement the skills of the other players. Isak had a big red flag on him after the way he behaved at newcastle, they should never have bought him

All the other big teams have been successful in their transfers

meanwhile Newcastle are happy to having gotten rid of him :laugh: and some serious cash either out of dumb Liverpool

Zizu
23-11-2025, 10:13 AM
TalkSport just discussed the possibility/probability of Liverpool getting Marc Guéhi in the January window ..


The thing that would concern me is that his default/preferred position is left sided centre back the exact same position as VVD !?!

So how does that work ??

Nicky91
23-11-2025, 04:55 PM
TalkSport just discussed the possibility/probability of Liverpool getting Marc Guéhi in the January window ..


The thing that would concern me is that his default/preferred position is left sided centre back the exact same position as VVD !?!

So how does that work ??

simple, just place VVD on the reserves bench, he's too slow anyway

Crimson Dynamo
23-11-2025, 05:35 PM
Calling Doctor Spurs

😁

Shaun
23-11-2025, 05:36 PM
well I was expecting a challenge...

bots
23-11-2025, 06:17 PM
its a stroll in the park for arsenal :laugh:

Crimson Dynamo
23-11-2025, 06:26 PM
Its a humiliation for hapless Spurs.

Arsenal 11 clear of Liverpool

Liverpool more in a relegation fight now

Zizu
23-11-2025, 06:46 PM
Bloody Ange is out of his depth


Oh wait..

Zizu
23-11-2025, 06:48 PM
Its a humiliation for hapless Spurs.

Arsenal 11 clear of Liverpool

Liverpool more in a relegation fight now


Crazy thing is that if Liverpool can somehow sort things out they could go on a crazy winning streak and challenge for second ..

bots
23-11-2025, 07:14 PM
Crazy thing is that if Liverpool can somehow sort things out they could go on a crazy winning streak and challenge for second ..

i really don't think they could, they will be lucky if they finish top 4 this season. There are too many teams that are playing better than them and everyone knows they can be beaten now

Zizu
23-11-2025, 07:20 PM
i really don't think they could, they will be lucky if they finish top 4 this season. There are too many teams that are playing better than them and everyone knows they can be beaten now


… unless everything falls into place - as they arguably have the best starting eleven and squad- on paper …

bots
23-11-2025, 07:26 PM
… unless everything falls into place - as they arguably have the best starting eleven and squad- on paper …

quality of players means nothing when they can't play as a team

Zizu
23-11-2025, 09:07 PM
quality of players means nothing when they can't play as a team


That’s the point I was kinda making .. IF things fall into place though ..

GiRTh
23-11-2025, 09:44 PM
Crazy thing is that if Liverpool can somehow sort things out they could go on a crazy winning streak and challenge for second ..I’m not convinced. They’ve already lost six games this season, and it’s rare for a team to win the Premier League with that many defeats—the last example was Man City in 2020–21. They’ve conceded 20 goals in 12 matches, and so far results have been all or nothing: wins or losses, with no draws to steady things.

That tells you what’s wrong: they need two or three goals to win most games, but the goals aren’t coming. Salah is off form, Isak hasn’t hit the expected levels, and Gakpo’s game is starting to look predictable—he doesn’t have the trickiness they need to unlock defences right now.

Ekitike, who many hoped would spark the attack, isn’t getting minutes, and that’s a problem. Last season’s title charge was built on a 25‑game unbeaten run; with only 12 games played, there are still 26 to go, and that kind of streak needs to start immediately. Until they tighten up at the back and find a reliable way to score, I can see them dropping more points.

At the moment, everything points the same way: they’re struggling to recreate last season’s momentum, and I think they’re out of the title race and should concentrate on top four which is still going to be a challenge

Zizu
23-11-2025, 11:04 PM
I’m not convinced. They’ve already lost six games this season, and it’s rare for a team to win the Premier League with that many defeats—the last example was Man City in 2020–21. They’ve conceded 20 goals in 12 matches, and so far results have been all or nothing: wins or losses, with no draws to steady things.

That tells you what’s wrong: they need two or three goals to win most games, but the goals aren’t coming. Salah is off form, Isak hasn’t hit the expected levels, and Gakpo’s game is starting to look predictable—he doesn’t have the trickiness they need to unlock defences right now.

Ekitike, who many hoped would spark the attack, isn’t getting minutes, and that’s a problem. Last season’s title charge was built on a 25‑game unbeaten run; with only 12 games played, there are still 26 to go, and that kind of streak needs to start immediately. Until they tighten up at the back and find a reliable way to score, I can see them dropping more points.

At the moment, everything points the same way: they’re struggling to recreate last season’s momentum, and I think they’re out of the title race and should concentrate on top four which is still going to be a challenge


Thing is Manc went on an unprecedented losing streak last season, Liverpool are on one now so it’s possible that Arsenal’s season comes off the rails at some point

GiRTh
23-11-2025, 11:59 PM
Thing is Manc went on an unprecedented losing streak last season, Liverpool are on one now so it’s possible that Arsenal’s season comes off the rails at some pointI didn't respond as an Arsenal fan; I shared my thoughts as someone who believes Liverpool's season will improve through hard work on the training ground, rather than relying solely on new signings to fix the issues. The goals conceded are a concern that won't be resolved quickly or easily; it will require substantial time and effort on the training pitch.

Regarding Arsenal, they are currently in a strong position, sitting at the top of the table with a slight lead. However, I'm not getting too excited, as they face a challenging away match against Chelsea next, followed by a tough December for all teams. Suppose Arsenal remain at the top when they host Liverpool at the Emirates in early January and manage to secure a win. In that case, we can seriously discuss their chances of winning the league. There's still a long way to go and plenty of football left to play.

bots
24-11-2025, 12:05 AM
i think the balance of probabilities points to arsenal winning the league this season, but i don't think it will be straightforward, it rarely is :laugh:

Nicky91
24-11-2025, 08:32 AM
Spurs was always gonna lose against Arsenal so why bother to even try your best


Spurs just gotta do enough for a european football ticket next season, and there are many weaker teams in the league, those in the bottom zone basically, so enough chances to get crucial points

Zizu
24-11-2025, 09:14 AM
Spurs was always gonna lose against Arsenal so why bother to even try your best


Spurs just gotta do enough for a european football ticket next season, and there are many weaker teams in the league, those in the bottom zone basically, so enough chances to get crucial points


They are without their centre forward plus Maddison and others including Ben Davies who isn’t mentioned on the list below

There’s nearly a whole team injured

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20251124/bc8bf3eabc5854050a14cfa29db13ce6.jpg

Swan
24-11-2025, 12:41 PM
https://footystats.org/england/premier-league/shots

Zizu
24-11-2025, 01:02 PM
https://footystats.org/england/premier-league/shots


Fascinating !!

Nicky91
26-11-2025, 05:07 PM
i reckon Newcastle are laughing out loud at Liverpool, first buying Isak for 125 million, and now wanting Semenyo for possibly another 70 million :joker:

Zizu
26-11-2025, 07:47 PM
i reckon Newcastle are laughing out loud at Liverpool, first buying Isak for 125 million, and now wanting Semenyo for possibly another 70 million :joker:


They are struggling now but excellent players don’t become poor players overnight

Cherie
30-11-2025, 02:08 PM
Mason Mount, Mount, Mount :dance:

bots
30-11-2025, 02:28 PM
Bruno has now had more assists than Scholes

bots
30-11-2025, 05:41 PM
wow

Zizu
30-11-2025, 05:42 PM
Blimey


What an embarrassing first half from Chelsea UFC and yet another incompetent referee.


I was so looking forward to a game of football but If you have go about things like this then there’s no future for the beautiful game as we know it

Incidentally Fernandez got away with spinning around and punching Mosquera flush on the chin just seconds before the end of the first half. !

Zizu
30-11-2025, 05:43 PM
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Zizu
30-11-2025, 05:44 PM
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Zizu
30-11-2025, 05:49 PM
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Zizu
30-11-2025, 05:54 PM
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Zizu
30-11-2025, 06:04 PM
So the ref and VAR are gonna ignore Fofana punching Odegard flush in the face in the box ??
Sky saw it clear enough and showed slo-mo replays …

Unbelievable what’s being allowed to go on in this match - can’t wait to hear Arteta after the game whatever the final result


https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20251130/15745ae4f28a2b4171b94452a9e3db08.jpg

Zizu
30-11-2025, 06:20 PM
Yet another amazing save from the Chelsea keeper … James was the best player on the pitch though

Zizu
30-11-2025, 06:22 PM
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Zizu
30-11-2025, 06:26 PM
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Zizu
30-11-2025, 06:26 PM
What an embarrassing day for football

Cherie
30-11-2025, 06:31 PM
Anthony Taylor should never again ref a Chelsea Match

Chalaboh had a massive bruise where he was elbowed in the face clearly visible when he scored....shocking

Zizu
30-11-2025, 06:33 PM
Anthony Taylor should never again ref a Chelsea Match

Chalaboh had a massive bruise where he was elbowed in the face clearly visible when he scored....shocking


That bruise came from an accidental clash earlier on in the game to be fair

Though you are correct in suggesting that Anthony Taylor was totally inept today

Amongst other things he booked Zubimendi for not moving when someone clattered into him .. that led to the influential Zubimendi being substituted so he didn’t get a red card

Cherie
30-11-2025, 06:34 PM
That bruise came from an accidental clash earlier on in the game to be fair

He was elbowed in the face....Anthony Taylor will always send a Chelsea player off if he can, he is despicably biased

Chelsea would have won if they had 11 men on the pitch, good result for them to keep it level

Zizu
30-11-2025, 06:37 PM
He was elbowed in the face....Anthony Taylor will always send a Chelsea player off if he can, he is despicably biased

Chelsea would have won if they had 11 men on the pitch, good result for them to keep it level


Well there was no suggestion by anyone that it was a dangerous elbow. .. the guy caught him with a straight arm when they both challenged for the ball - either one could have been hurt - the endless replays showed that .

Also Taylor was clearly biased towards Chelsea - the red card aside he only gave one yellow card to Chelsea despite Cucumbers committing two clear yellow card offences when he was already on a much deserved yellow card - Taylor bottled both offences

Also as I mentioned earlier the referee and VAR completely ignored two clear punches by Fernandez and Fofana - both connected cleanly on Arsenal guys

Swan
01-12-2025, 10:15 AM
I did know Arsenal would be blameless, and Chelsea the evil mean thugs (according to our Zizu) but overall the game was testy from the start. Both teams were committing fouls throughout the game. I didn't expect it to be such an ill tempered game tbh, but so much was at stake i suppose, players were tense and really feeling the pressure of the occasion.

Still, decent result for Chelsea, and Arsenal will be happy the didn't lose. Probably a fair result.

Zizu
01-12-2025, 10:46 AM
The thing is it was a genuine 6 pointer

If Arsenal had of won they would go 9 points clear of Chelsea .. wheras if Chelsea had won the lead would drip to just 3 points

That’s why Chelsea were so desperate to win by any means possible .

The main problem was the weak and inept referee who could have booked cucurella in the first minute or so for chopping Saka down .. he allowed Cucurella to kick and grab all throughout even after his late booking .


He was incredibly biased in Chelsea’s favour

Cucurella was fouling with impunity .. Fernandez was playing like a man possessed

The ref let most things go including the two punches I mentioned earlier but then booked Zubimendi for not moving when someone clattered into him - its not a foul if you just don’t move ffs

He couldn’t play after he was booked and was substituted as Chelsea were trying everything to get someone sent off to even the numbers up ..

I could go on but it’s best I try and erase this mess of a game from my mind ..


Next up Spurs play away to Newcastle UFC

Oh FFS !!!

Swan
01-12-2025, 10:56 AM
https://talksport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/12/piero-hincapi-arsenal-elbows-trevoh-1042187637.jpg?w=1240

https://talksport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/12/1e496bc7-a300-43d1-9e29-5e59de1c49de.jpg?w=1240

Zizu
01-12-2025, 04:14 PM
Chelsea fans countrywide claiming Anthony Taylor had it in for them yesterday despite him having three or four 1 to 1 , face to face conversations with James the Chelsea captain asked him to calm his players down !

The supposedly biased referee went on to book just ONE Chelsea player whilst booking 6 ( SIX) Arsenal players ( one for standing still and one or two for dissent , one for a shirt pull and one for a standard going up for a 50/50 header )


Meanwhile Chelsea were kicking, blockin all throughout plus two clear as punches that were ignored !!

Swan
01-12-2025, 05:09 PM
https://tribuna.com/en/blogs/viktor-gyokeres-clatters-into-robert-sanchez-after-chelsea-g/

video of Gyokeres attempting decapitate Sanchez

Zizu
01-12-2025, 05:43 PM
I would imagine the Arsenal players were totally incredulous at the dozens of fouls that went completely unpunished and eventually started to fight back..

You wouldn’t expect anything less

Crimson Dynamo
01-12-2025, 05:51 PM
Nasty assault by Gok

Red card

Swan
01-12-2025, 07:05 PM
I would imagine the Arsenal players were totally incredulous at the dozens of fouls that went completely unpunished and eventually started to fight back..

You wouldn’t expect anything less

What did Sanchez do?

Zizu
01-12-2025, 07:58 PM
What did Sanchez do?


As I said any reactions from Arsenal will have been as a result of how Chelsea were going about things .

Jees it was making my blood boil so gawd knows how the Arsenal guys were feeling


Crazy thing is that if the ref had booked Cucurella for that bad initial foul , from behind on Saka - in the opening moments - then it could have been an amazing match

Swan
02-12-2025, 04:24 PM
Putting my Fulham shirt on tonight!!!

Swan
02-12-2025, 04:25 PM
As I said any reactions from Arsenal will have been as a result of how Chelsea were going about things .

Jees it was making my blood boil so gawd knows how the Arsenal guys were feeling


Crazy thing is that if the ref had booked Cucurella for that bad initial foul , from behind on Saka - in the opening moments - then it could have been an amazing match

Then why not go after Cucu instead of the innocent Sanchez. Was a scummy move on Gok's part.

Zizu
02-12-2025, 06:18 PM
Spurs away to Newcastle UFC

Though , I don’t think I can stomach seeing Xavi Simmons , Lucas Bergvall , Mohammed Kudus and Brennan Johnson kicked from pillar to post for 90 minutes !

Sadly the alternative is watching my beloved Barcelona getting kicked all over the pitch by flaming filthy Atletico Madrid the Spanish version of Newcastle

Zizu
02-12-2025, 08:19 PM
Why on earth is Palhinha on the bench for this game ffs !!

bots
02-12-2025, 09:44 PM
Who predicted the Man City score :laugh:

Zizu
02-12-2025, 09:44 PM
Odd to keep seeing ManC collapse and just managing to scrape these victories

Surely can’t continue

Zizu
02-12-2025, 09:45 PM
Who predicted the Man City score :laugh:


I was thinking 0:7 at one stage

Zizu
02-12-2025, 10:09 PM
Romero scores his second goal of the night in extra time to draw the game

What a guy !!!

I feared the worst when he got an early booking for a nothing challenge

Zizu
02-12-2025, 10:19 PM
Grealish scored the only goal of the game to secure victory !!

Barca beat Atletico Madrid UFC 3:1

Swan
02-12-2025, 10:21 PM
Romero scores his second goal of the night in extra time to draw the game

What a guy !!!

I feared the worst when he got an early booking for a nothing challenge

He's the most dirtiest player in the PL, and you support him? What a contradiction.

Zizu
02-12-2025, 10:42 PM
He's the most dirtiest player in the PL, and you support him? What a contradiction.


Joelinton , Caceido , Schar , Cucurella , Guimareas , Burn - just from two teams

All those are worse than Romero

Zizu
02-12-2025, 11:45 PM
Cristian Gabriel Romero

What’s not to like ?

Inspirational Captain and warrior-like player

World Cup winner at 23


Scored tonight’s injury time equaliser with an overhead kick from 10 metres out !

https://youtube.com/shorts/PytN-Uk7-5s?si=UCn1es-ShkivByuk

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20251202/8e924fa96413b34ac15a98c5595f125e.jpg

Zizu
03-12-2025, 12:15 AM
Spurs were so unlucky

Sky just showing that it wasn’t a penalty at all for Newcastle !!


Bercaval nearly scored a worldy with an audacious flick that has to be seen to be believed !!

Zizu
03-12-2025, 12:37 AM
Wow

ManCity have let in 6 goals on the last few days


Against Fulham and Leeds United !!

Zizu
03-12-2025, 10:05 PM
How many of this Sunderland team played in the Championship last season ??

Friendlykev92
03-12-2025, 10:25 PM
How many of this Sunderland team played in the Championship last season ??
Apart from two or three of our starting 11 no one, we've signed about 15 or 16 players over the summer, It had to be done to give the club any chance of staying up as the premiership is getting tougher every year, It feels weird to say it but I'm actually slightly disappointed with a draw at anfield, we should of nicked the 3 points tonight

Zizu
03-12-2025, 11:31 PM
Apart from two or three of our starting 11 no one, we've signed about 15 or 16 players over the summer, It had to be done to give the club any chance of staying up as the premiership is getting tougher every year, It feels weird to say it but I'm actually slightly disappointed with a draw at anfield, we should of nicked the 3 points tonight


Its crazy how well they are playing

It’s not just their strength and fitness

Friendlykev92
04-12-2025, 11:36 AM
Definitely, Regis le Bris the Sunderland manager deserves a huge amount of credit as well

Zizu
04-12-2025, 11:40 AM
Definitely, Regis le Bris the Sunderland manager deserves a huge amount of credit as well


Apparently Sunderland spent £150 million in total in the summer … intriguingly the same amount Liverpool paid for Isak

Edit

I did say that the signing of Xhaka was inspired back in August though I had no idea things would go so well

[emoji3]

He was absolutely incredible in Germany so it shouldn’t be surprising

Crimson Dynamo
04-12-2025, 01:16 PM
1996341470023061670?s=20

Crimson Dynamo
06-12-2025, 02:24 PM
2-1 to the Villa with the last kick of the ball

:shocked::shocked::shocked:

Nicky91
06-12-2025, 02:28 PM
Yup now Villa only 3 points away from the top of the table

:o



and all pressure on Man City now vs Sunderland, if City win they can close the gap with Arsenal to 2 points, however it is against a decently performing Sunderland so i don't think that'll be an easy game at all for City

Zizu
06-12-2025, 02:43 PM
2-1 to the Villa with the last kick of the ball

:shocked::shocked::shocked:


They deserved the win

Though their squad isn’t a patch on Arsenal , Liverpool , ManC or Chelsea’s

bots
06-12-2025, 02:47 PM
Villa were brilliant today. Arsenal just couldn't cope with it. I hope other teams learn from what they did today

Crimson Dynamo
06-12-2025, 03:00 PM
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Zizu
06-12-2025, 04:11 PM
Interesting to note in these days of long throws/ long balls and clattering tackles that Newcastle , Everton , Aston Villa and Chelsea are all on impressive runs … whilst the footballing teams are less consistent

bots
06-12-2025, 04:14 PM
I know one thing, Man City games are no longer boring :laugh:

Zizu
06-12-2025, 04:25 PM
I know one thing, Man City games are no longer boring :laugh:


True enough

They are now 2:0 though and that’s Foden usually scores

bots
06-12-2025, 04:27 PM
the assist for City's 3rd was sublime

Zizu
06-12-2025, 04:27 PM
Holy Crap

Foden just scored ffs


I’d better buy a lottery ticket tonight


Edit

VAR check

Zizu
06-12-2025, 04:28 PM
the assist for City's 3rd was sublime


Cherki ??

He’s a marvellously gifted player

bots
06-12-2025, 05:08 PM
city only 2 points behind arsenal now

Nicky91
06-12-2025, 05:24 PM
good on City for not letting that amount of pressure get to them and bringing their A-Game today


just a loss for Sunderland tbh, i mean they are still at the left side of the table





and Xavi Simons scored for Spurs!

Crimson Dynamo
06-12-2025, 06:24 PM
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Zizu
06-12-2025, 06:52 PM
Yikes

Liverpool will be in equal 4th position with Chelsea after a disastrous run of defeats

They can definitely scare the other teams above them if they now go on long winning streak

Arsenal 8 points ahead have dropped 7 points out of the last 15 and face Everton / Villa / Brighton and Palace !!

Crimson Dynamo
06-12-2025, 07:04 PM
Yikes

Liverpool will be in equal 4th position with Chelsea after a disastrous run of defeats

They can definitely scare the other teams above them if they now go on long winning streak

Arsenal 8 points ahead have dropped 7 points out of the last 15 and face Everton / Villa / Brighton and Palace !!

they wont giving away stupid pens like that

Crimson Dynamo
06-12-2025, 07:05 PM
and goals like that

Zizu
06-12-2025, 07:06 PM
Ooops

Slot makes changes to tighten things up

Zizu
06-12-2025, 07:08 PM
Must be time for Salah and Isak !!!?

Crimson Dynamo
06-12-2025, 07:09 PM
Must be time for Salah and Isak !!!?

do you want it to go 3-0?

:joker:

Zizu
06-12-2025, 07:11 PM
Saved by Liverpool’s best player thus far this season
!!

Zizu
06-12-2025, 07:12 PM
do you want it to go 3-0?

:joker:


From 2:2 ??

Zizu
06-12-2025, 07:13 PM
Slot won’t know wether to stick or bust

Crimson Dynamo
06-12-2025, 07:16 PM
come on Leeds

Zizu
06-12-2025, 07:25 PM
FFS
[emoji3]


Where’s VAR when you need it !!


They do their best to rule all the goals out

Crimson Dynamo
06-12-2025, 07:26 PM
BOOM

Zizu
06-12-2025, 07:29 PM
I heard a rumour that Liverpool had had talks with a former Liverpool legend to postpone take the reins !!?

Stevie G ??

Benitez ?

Zizu
06-12-2025, 07:30 PM
Isn’t the Leeds manager supposed to be at rlsk of losing his job still ?

bots
07-12-2025, 10:16 AM
it's looking very much like Salah is done at liverpool. I don't think he will play for them again after his outspoken criticism

Crimson Dynamo
07-12-2025, 10:55 AM
it's looking very much like Salah is done at liverpool. I don't think he will play for them again after his outspoken criticism

threw the team under a bus

:umm2:

Zizu
07-12-2025, 11:23 AM
What a crazy year for Liverpool players and fans !!


I assumed that they would all be highly motivated after the tragic loss of Jota and run away with the league especially after adding 5 ( or 6 ?) fabulous players including arguably the best CF in Isak and the best number 10 in Wirzt .. a top quality keeper and two fantastic fullbacks


Crazily it’s only been the highest risk signing of Ekitike who has been a success though Wirtz has just started to look like he’s settling in .

Nicky91
07-12-2025, 05:15 PM
I heard a rumour that Liverpool had had talks with a former Liverpool legend to postpone take the reins !!?

Stevie G ??

Benitez ?

Dalglish ;) as a interim until they found another high profile coach

Parmy
07-12-2025, 05:19 PM
All about the hearts.

Crimson Dynamo
07-12-2025, 06:07 PM
All about the hearts.

Brilliant performance today

Zizu
07-12-2025, 07:46 PM
Dalglish ;) as a interim until they found another high profile coach


Mmm Yes maybe an interim manager !??!?

Nicky91
10-12-2025, 08:55 AM
Mmm Yes maybe an interim manager !??!?

Kenny Dalglish also fits the profile ''club legend'' both as a player and already having been their manager before?


i'd trust the experience of Dalglish more than throwing Stevie G into this current crisis

Zizu
10-12-2025, 07:54 PM
Kenny Dalglish also fits the profile ''club legend'' both as a player and already having been their manager before?


i'd trust the experience of Dalglish more than throwing Stevie G into this current crisis


Soo apparently it’s Xabi Alonso who’s been contacted (again) !!

Though he’s come out and said he’s very happy at Madrid .. oddly there are rumours suggesting that he will be sacked tonight if they lose against ManC ( entirely possible)


Watch this space !

Zizu
10-12-2025, 09:13 PM
Interesting look ..

The widest headband in the history of football https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20251210/dbbd0d9ea34fce7344e275bfb51b10cd.jpg

Crimson Dynamo
10-12-2025, 09:24 PM
Interesting look ..

The widest headband in the history of football https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20251210/dbbd0d9ea34fce7344e275bfb51b10cd.jpg

vile green strip

bots
20-12-2025, 07:25 PM
Spurs :joker::joker::joker:

Mystic Mock
20-12-2025, 10:50 PM
All about the hearts.

You guys have been amazing this season.

Crimson Dynamo
20-12-2025, 11:09 PM
Hertz are going down tomorrow

Down to Chinatown

BOOM

bots
21-12-2025, 08:51 AM
wolves have 2 points after 17 games. Is that the lowest total at this point in the season, ever? :laugh:

Crimson Dynamo
21-12-2025, 09:45 AM
:joker:

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bots
21-12-2025, 02:14 PM
Hertz are going down tomorrow

Down to Chinatown

BOOM

oops :joker:

that didn't age well :laugh:

Crimson Dynamo
21-12-2025, 03:34 PM
oops :joker:

that didn't age well :laugh:

Well they did go down to Chinatown and got Egg fried rice and a fortunate 3 points :hee:

Parmy
21-12-2025, 10:38 PM
oops :joker:

that didn't age well :laugh:

Flee points for the JTs

Zizu
22-12-2025, 01:41 AM
Two more goals ( excellent ones ) for Villa’s Rogers …


I reckon he should be starting at number 10 for England … ahead of all the others


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Niamh.
27-12-2025, 05:00 PM
Walk onhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20251227/97041e32df0598d7b6bddba73d797f7f.jpg

bots
27-12-2025, 07:51 PM
Walk onhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20251227/97041e32df0598d7b6bddba73d797f7f.jpg

When has a dog not liked walking :laugh:

Crimson Dynamo
27-12-2025, 08:13 PM
Oop the Villa

Niamh.
27-12-2025, 08:21 PM
When has a dog not liked walking [emoji23]A true Liverpoodle :hee:

Mystic Mock
28-12-2025, 07:27 AM
wolves have 2 points after 17 games. Is that the lowest total at this point in the season, ever? :laugh:

It has to be, because I'm sure that Derby got to 2 points after about 10 games.:laugh:

bots
28-12-2025, 11:20 AM
It has to be, because I'm sure that Derby got to 2 points after about 10 games.:laugh:

its 18 games now with 2 points earned :laugh:

i think wolves and west ham could well go down this season

Mystic Mock
30-12-2025, 03:49 AM
its 18 games now with 2 points earned :laugh:

i think wolves and west ham could well go down this season

I think that Wolves are definitely gone.

West Ham is looking likely, but I wouldn't be surprised if they caught one of Forest, Brentford, or Leeds by the end of the Season.

Mystic Mock
30-12-2025, 10:22 PM
Some of the Villa fans on Social Media facing some karma tonight after defending the Referee in last nights match between Blues and Southampton.:dance:

You try to justify disgusting Refereeing then your team deserves to be hammered imo.:dance:

JUSTICE!

bots
31-12-2025, 07:15 AM
Arsenal showed they can win the league this season last night

Zizu
01-01-2026, 11:29 AM
Blimey

The Chelsea manager Maresca will NOT be in charge of the Chelsea v ManC match !!

Crimson Dynamo
01-01-2026, 11:45 AM
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bots
01-01-2026, 11:48 AM
wow. I wasnt expecting that.

We know from previous managers that it's not an easy place to work

Crimson Dynamo
01-01-2026, 11:52 AM
Walk onhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20251227/97041e32df0598d7b6bddba73d797f7f.jpg

:laugh2:

K9

bots
01-01-2026, 01:47 PM
more intelligent than the average liverpool supporter :laugh:

bots
02-01-2026, 07:33 AM
that may well have been one of the worst nights in PL history .... what a bore fest

bots
03-01-2026, 04:04 PM
wolves 3 up against west ham :joker: In the Drunk Tank

Zizu
03-01-2026, 04:31 PM
Strong Arsenal team again

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Crimson Dynamo
03-01-2026, 05:51 PM
Fkcing clean sheet wipe out after 10 mins

:skull:

Zizu
03-01-2026, 05:53 PM
Why do footballers all cover their mouth when they talk ??

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Zizu
03-01-2026, 05:57 PM
Crazy how the ongoing threat of Eze taking his place has resulted in Odegard being back to his amazing best !!

Swan
04-01-2026, 11:06 AM
N_5I5t2Wkc8

Zizu
04-01-2026, 12:37 PM
Looked forward for this potential barnstormer

Leeds v Manu

Turn on to .. Whiny boived Lucy fkucing Ward talking utter krap as usual


Aghhhhhhhh !!!

Zizu
04-01-2026, 12:57 PM
Watching the game on mute with the commentary coming from Talksport bia Alexa .,


Crazy days

Had a quick look online and as usual loads of viewers have just switched the game off - either they don’t know about linking to the Talksport content or simply can’t be bothered

Zizu
04-01-2026, 12:58 PM
Interesting to learn that ManU offered Dominic Calvert-Lewin a Pay as you Play contract before he signed a normal contract with Leeds United

Zizu
04-01-2026, 01:51 PM
0:0 Leeds United keeper warned by referee for wasting time !!

Zizu
04-01-2026, 01:57 PM
Jesus
Compare the benches and Arsenal have a few others out injured

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Crimson Dynamo
04-01-2026, 01:59 PM
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Zizu
04-01-2026, 02:00 PM
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What is it - the links don’t work for me

Crimson Dynamo
04-01-2026, 02:03 PM
Ekitieke is OUT

Zizu
04-01-2026, 02:51 PM
Ekitieke is OUT


Ta

Gakpo back in though so all good

15 minutes delay ( medicine emergency)

Zizu
04-01-2026, 02:53 PM
I am amazed that Spurs have sold Brendon Johnson to Palace. …

Zizu
04-01-2026, 03:00 PM
Not a particularly impressive looking Spurs starting lineup though a 50:50 between Xhaka v Romero should be interesting

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Zizu
04-01-2026, 03:04 PM
Hopefully Chelsea will do Arsenal a massive favour later on

Zizu
04-01-2026, 03:11 PM
Wish they would stop these ridiculously delayed offside flags as someone quite often gets injured needlessly


The keeper got a smack in the mouth in this instance and was livid

Richarlison was about 5 yards offside

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Zizu
04-01-2026, 03:17 PM
I struggle to concentrate when Sunderland are playing in Everton’s colours

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Zizu
05-01-2026, 10:04 AM
Amorim has just been sacked !!!!

bots
05-01-2026, 10:19 AM
Amorim has just been sacked !!!!

yeah, it was bound to happen. The owners and the board are a disgrace

Crimson Dynamo
05-01-2026, 10:44 AM
rinse and repeat

bots
05-01-2026, 10:47 AM
rinse and repeat

the cycle is getting shorter and shorter. The next manager could be gone in a couple of months

They are bringing in Fletcher as interim so that may end up like an Ole situation

Crimson Dynamo
05-01-2026, 10:52 AM
Goldbridge called it last night

2007952430739128506?s=20

bots
05-01-2026, 11:12 AM
Goldbridge called it last night

2007952430739128506?s=20

it was very obvious it was going to happen. The interesting thing is that they sacked him because he wanted to strengthen the midfield in january and they refused.

However, he walks away with £15-20m having called out the board. Seems ok to me

Zizu
05-01-2026, 12:13 PM
Goldbridge called it last night

2007952430739128506?s=20


So did Talksport

Crimson Dynamo
05-01-2026, 12:29 PM
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bots
05-01-2026, 12:35 PM
they will do a chelsea and bring in an inexperienced yes man. Much cheaper when it comes to sacking and a fall guy when things inevitably go bad

Crimson Dynamo
05-01-2026, 02:13 PM
Its a right mess and now there are rumours that Slot and Nuno are next and soon

bots
05-01-2026, 02:55 PM
managers just arent given time and players know that if they reduce their effort by 5% the manager will be sacked. I bet Mainoo is back in the side on Wednesday

Zizu
05-01-2026, 07:33 PM
managers just arent given time and players know that if they reduce their effort by 5% the manager will be sacked. I bet Mainoo is back in the side on Wednesday


Will be nice to see Mainoo again

I’d have Roy Keane as manager and Carrick as assistant

Crimson Dynamo
06-01-2026, 01:57 PM
2008507131386057194?s=20

:hehe:

bots
06-01-2026, 02:10 PM
the man u board apparently met with the players yesterday and asked them who they would like as the new manager ..... it just keeps getting better :laugh:

Crimson Dynamo
06-01-2026, 02:18 PM
the man u board apparently met with the players yesterday and asked them who they would like as the new manager ..... It just keeps getting better :laugh:

i would not be surprised if that were true!

:facepalm:

Zizu
06-01-2026, 04:15 PM
i would not be surprised if that were true!

:facepalm:


Crap .. there’s no way that the players will have asked for Roy Keane then ..

Zizu
06-01-2026, 04:16 PM
Manu are supposedly shortlisting OGS , Carrick , Fletcher and a few others

Cherie
06-01-2026, 04:21 PM
Crap .. there’s no way that the players will have asked for Roy Keane then ..

Roy Keane is not exactly a proven manager

bots
06-01-2026, 04:34 PM
The board want a yes man, and they also tend to be a lot cheaper to sack when the time comes.

I liked Amorim, but he was a disaster at united and he really should have been sacked at the end of last season

bots
06-01-2026, 05:39 PM
Ole is coming back ..... and this isn't a wind up :laugh:

Zizu
06-01-2026, 07:34 PM
Roy Keane is not exactly a proven manager


Short term he will instil a feeling of desire and determination plus I seem to recall him having a successful time somewhere ( maybe Sunderland ?)

They are not in danger of relegation so why not ?

OGS is a joke .. he was never a leader on the pitch ( when he was actually on the field) - he was the biggest ever surprise manager imho

Zizu
06-01-2026, 07:47 PM
Why on earth is this guy playing every 3 days just before possibly the biggest transfer of his life ?

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Zizu
06-01-2026, 08:00 PM
Callum Wilson at West Ham set to have his contract ended ?!

So they are sacking him mid contract ??

Because he’s never available or what ???

Zizu
06-01-2026, 08:12 PM
Bloody hell Todibo looks to be a big useless lump in the Hammer’s defence - he either misplaces his pass or kicks it into the crowd !

Zizu
06-01-2026, 08:15 PM
Nice to see West Ham’s front two have matching neck tattoos [emoji23]

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Zizu
06-01-2026, 08:22 PM
How do Forest go from having such a great defence to this … especially with such a defensive minded new manager ?

Zizu
06-01-2026, 08:25 PM
Has Bowen even had a touch of the ball yet .. 25 minutes in. !!!?


So many want him to start for England on the right because Saka isn’t himself this season but I don’t rate the Hammer’s guy

MTVN
06-01-2026, 08:38 PM
Callum Wilson at West Ham set to have his contract ended ?!

So they are sacking him mid contract ??

Because he’s never available or what ???

It's mutual, we've just brought in two strikers so he knows he won't be getting many minutes. It's a shame as he's actually been decent but clearly doesn't see eye to eye with Nuno

Zizu
06-01-2026, 08:43 PM
It's mutual, we've just brought in two strikers so he knows he won't be getting many minutes. It's a shame as he's actually been decent but clearly doesn't see eye to eye with Nuno


Ahh

What are your thoughts on Tobido ?

Has he any qualities - he looks so uncomfortable on the ball .. he kicks it like someone on SoccerAid and has the speed and turning circle of a tugboat


Bowen finally gets involved in the play -40 minutes

MTVN
06-01-2026, 08:46 PM
Ahh

What are your thoughts on Tobido ?

Has he any qualities ?


Bowen finally gets involved in the play -40 minutes

He was rubbish when he first arrived but he's probably our best centre back now which isn't saying much and he still has the odd heart in mouth moment. Mavro is sometimes solid but also too liable to dropping a clanger and Kilman is just awful

Zizu
06-01-2026, 08:48 PM
Forest losing 1:0 at halftime but look to be a better team and COULD be 2:1 on a different evening

Zizu
06-01-2026, 10:17 PM
Jesus that was a proper 6 pointer !!


If the Hammers had won they would be just 1 point behind but now they are 7 points behind plus 8 goals deficit

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MTVN
06-01-2026, 10:50 PM
It's bleak, don't think we can survive. Sometimes I feel we're desperately unlucky like tonight thinking we were 2-0 up to it being 1-1 within a couple of minutes then the late penalty which was totally needless and doesn't always get given. But then we've taken no points from Fulham, Wolves and Forest in the last three and haven't won in ten so the table doesn't lie. We are where we deserve to be

Zizu
06-01-2026, 11:04 PM
It's bleak, don't think we can survive. Sometimes I feel we're desperately unlucky like tonight thinking we were 2-0 up to it being 1-1 within a couple of minutes then the late penalty which was totally needless and doesn't always get given. But then we've taken no points from Fulham, Wolves and Forest in the last three and haven't won in ten so the table doesn't lie. We are where we deserve to be


Didn’t see any good performances tonight though I wasn’t riveted to the screen

I heard the TalkSport analysts including Martin Keown absolutely slaughtering Tobido in the latter stages of the game !!

Crimson Dynamo
07-01-2026, 12:23 AM
2 games against Millwall I guess

Zizu
07-01-2026, 12:49 AM
Apparently OGS is in extended talks with ManU .. presumably to work with or alongside Fletcher until the summer ??

Crimson Dynamo
07-01-2026, 01:08 AM
United banter years continue unabated

Zizu
07-01-2026, 06:05 AM
United banter years continue unabated


Imagine if they go on a long , losing streak with the occasional disappointing draw interspersed !?!?

Perfectly feasible given he will be making changes and introducing new ideas and systems to a poor team/squad

Crimson Dynamo
08-01-2026, 05:52 PM
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Zizu
08-01-2026, 08:11 PM
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Zizu
08-01-2026, 08:13 PM
Two amazing squads

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Kai Havertz

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Zizu
08-01-2026, 08:56 PM
So refreshing to see two teams kicking the ball rather than their opponents

Parmy
08-01-2026, 09:38 PM
So refreshing to see two teams kicking the ball rather than their opponents

Yeah, look where its getting them!

Swan
08-01-2026, 09:55 PM
So refreshing to see two teams kicking the ball rather than their opponents

Not so much in the second half, lots of dirty play.

Zizu
08-01-2026, 09:59 PM
Yeah, look where its getting them!


It did taper off somewhat but I personally would rather see that kind of play to watching Newcastle and Villa midfielders and defenders kicking anything that moves for 90 minutes

MTVN
08-01-2026, 10:11 PM
Arsenal showing why they're the most disliked team in the league these days. Disgusting from Martinelli chucking the ball at a player and shoving him off the pitch when he's just suffered a serious knee injury. Seen this sort of thing from Arsenal players often in the last few years. That's at the end of a game they didn't deserve to win as well and put in an insipid performance

Zizu
08-01-2026, 11:09 PM
Arsenal showing why they're the most disliked team in the league these days. Disgusting from Martinelli chucking the ball at a player and shoving him off the pitch when he's just suffered a serious knee injury. Seen this sort of thing from Arsenal players often in the last few years. That's at the end of a game they didn't deserve to win as well and put in an insipid performance


In his defence … he was desperate to play on to win the game and when he saw Bradley inch himself back onto the pitch .. he flipped completely and tried to push him off the pitch

He probably thought he wasn’t that bad if he was moving onto the pitch ( it was only a few inches if you watch the replay)

Interestingly Slot was just interviewed on TalkSport and wouldn’t vilify Martinelli - he said that if he knew the lad was injured he wouldn’t have behaved the way he did ..

He said football has brought this on with every team feigning injury and time wasting at the end of a game

GiRTh
08-01-2026, 11:13 PM
Arsenal showing why they're the most disliked team in the league these days. Disgusting from Martinelli chucking the ball at a player and shoving him off the pitch when he's just suffered a serious knee injury. Seen this sort of thing from Arsenal players often in the last few years. That's at the end of a game they didn't deserve to win as well and put in an insipid performanceI agree — Martinelli was awful in that moment, and the whole team was too throughout the match.

What really sticks with me is how different this was from the Villa game. Arsenal won that match by coming out flying in the second half, scoring twice, and putting Villa under real pressure.

Against Liverpool, the first 20 minutes after the break were the complete opposite. Liverpool just kept the ball, and Arsenal seemed perfectly happy to let them have it: no press, barely any pressure, no attempt to disrupt their rhythm. And the strange part is that Liverpool weren't even posing a real threat — they were circulating the ball without cutting edge.

That's what makes the tactics even harder to understand. Arteta didn't seem to have a plan for keeping possession, regaining control, or shifting the momentum. It felt passive, almost resigned, and it let Liverpool dictate a game they weren't actually dominating.

Crimson Dynamo
08-01-2026, 11:15 PM
such a dull game

first time in 16 years that Victimpool did not have 1 shot on target

Zizu
08-01-2026, 11:16 PM
Maybe Arsenal thought it was better to settle for one point and stretch their lead as opposed to losing the game


I actually think Liverpool should have had a penalty when Wirtz was bodychecked in the box

GiRTh
08-01-2026, 11:23 PM
such a dull game

first time in 16 years that Victimpool did not have 1 shot on targetYeah, I’m with you — it was such a dull game, and that stat says everything. First time in 16 years that Liverpool didn’t manage a single shot on target, and honestly, that tells you more about Arsenal’s defence than anything else. If Arsenal do end up winning the league, it’ll be because of that back line and how solid they’ve been all season.

But the tactics worry me. Letting the opponent just keep the ball for long stretches at home, especially when they’re not offering any real threat, feels like a dangerous way to play. It hands control away for no reason, and it’s not the kind of approach that wins tight title races. The defence bailed them out tonight — the rest of the setup didn’t.

GiRTh
08-01-2026, 11:37 PM
Maybe Arsenal thought it was better to settle for one point and stretch their lead as opposed to losing the game


I actually think Liverpool should have had a penalty when Wirtz was bodychecked in the boxI agree to an extent, but I’m still sceptical that those tactics were what the moment demanded. Champions — at least in my view — have to prove they’re strong front‑runners. This felt like the game where, if Arsenal were top and won it, we could finally say they’re ready to lead from the front and have a serious conversation about them winning the league.

But they didn’t win, so that conversation has to wait. There’s still work to do, especially with Forest coming up and the FA Cup distraction in the mix. The players need to switch on and stop letting teams just keep the ball at the Emirates. That passive approach isn’t going to get them over the line.

Crimson Dynamo
08-01-2026, 11:41 PM
Arsenal can take the point and the clean sheet and move on

Liverpool are all over the shop tbh

GiRTh
08-01-2026, 11:51 PM
Arsenal taking the point is fine, but it’s still frustrating when you look at the context. Liverpool have conceded 28 goals this season, and only United, Fulham, and the bottom six have let in more. With a defensive record that shaky, it’s genuinely disappointing that Arsenal have failed to score against them in both matches. That’s why I keep coming back to the tactics. Arsenal never really imposed themselves, never forced Liverpool’s back line into mistakes, and never created the kind of sustained pressure you’d expect against a team that vulnerable. When a defence that leaky keeps you out twice, it’s hard to blame the finishing — the approach just wasn’t right, and that’s where the responsibility lies.

Swan
09-01-2026, 01:04 PM
Amazing to think 5 weeks ago Chelsea were supposedly in a title race, talk about falling off a cliff. Ridiculous

Zizu
09-01-2026, 01:41 PM
Amazing to think 5 weeks ago Chelsea were supposedly in a title race, talk about falling off a cliff. Ridiculous


It’s a weird season


Didn’t Liverpool lose about 10 games in 11 matches and now they’re battling for 4th ( even 3rd ) place !!

Zizu
09-01-2026, 01:41 PM
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Swan
09-01-2026, 02:16 PM
It’s a weird season


Didn’t Liverpool lose about 10 games in 11 matches and now they’re battling for 4th ( even 3rd ) place !!

Yeah, i mean Utd are ahead of Chelsea despite being in a "crisis". City drawn 3 in a row. Spurs are being Spurs. Arsenal will never have a better chance to win the league than they have this season, and the current position they're in.

bots
09-01-2026, 06:25 PM
lets not sugar coat it. Arsenal will probably win the league this season, but everyone in history will say its because all the other teams were crap :laugh:

Zizu
09-01-2026, 06:33 PM
lets not sugar coat it. Arsenal will probably win the league this season, but everyone in history will say its because all the other teams were crap :laugh:


They have a fantastic squad possibly one of the best EVER club squads


I wish they still played that dreamlike football from a few years ago though

Swan
09-01-2026, 06:59 PM
They have a fantastic squad possibly one of the best EVER club squads


I wish they still played that dreamlike football from a few years ago though

They're the best team in the league this season, by a way tbh. But lets not get carried away now, no way is their squad one of the best "ever".

GiRTh
09-01-2026, 07:07 PM
lets not sugar coat it. Arsenal will probably win the league this season, but everyone in history will say its because all the other teams were crap :laugh:I’ve already seen people making this argument, and it highlights the double standard Arsenal fans have been talking about for years.:laugh:

Manchester City have drawn their last three matches, yet no one is calling them “bottle jobs.” If Arsenal put together the same run, that label would be everywhere — and in fact, I’ve already seen people saying Arsenal “bottled it” after last night.

Last season, Liverpool won the league with 84 points — the lowest winning total since Leicester — and still finished ten points ahead of Arsenal. This season, projections suggest that 84 points won’t be enough, with the title likely requiring something closer to 87 or more. Yet no one described Liverpool’s title as a “poor season” or questioned the standard of the league.

Meanwhile, people are already suggesting that if Arsenal win the league this year, it will somehow be a weak or unimpressive title. The inconsistency is obvious, and the bias against Arsenal is hard to ignore.

Crimson Dynamo
09-01-2026, 07:27 PM
anyteam that wins their fans can say the other teams were crap

that is an excuse

nothing else

turn the mirror on yourself, not the team that wins

Zizu
09-01-2026, 07:40 PM
They're the best team in the league this season, by a way tbh. But lets not get carried away now, no way is their squad one of the best "ever".


Name some other team that could field two or even 3 strong teams !!


Just about every player on each game’s bench would start for their opponent

They have at LEAST two excellent options for every position and three for some

We know you hate Arsenal but lets not be too silly mate

Zizu
09-01-2026, 07:44 PM
I’ve already seen people making this argument, and it highlights the double standard Arsenal fans have been talking about for years.:laugh:

Manchester City have drawn their last three matches, yet no one is calling them “bottle jobs.” If Arsenal put together the same run, that label would be everywhere — and in fact, I’ve already seen people saying Arsenal “bottled it” after last night.

Last season, Liverpool won the league with 84 points — the lowest winning total since Leicester — and still finished ten points ahead of Arsenal. This season, projections suggest that 84 points won’t be enough, with the title likely requiring something closer to 87 or more. Yet no one described Liverpool’s title as a “poor season” or questioned the standard of the league.

Meanwhile, people are already suggesting that if Arsenal win the league this year, it will somehow be a weak or unimpressive title. The inconsistency is obvious, and the bias against Arsenal is hard to ignore.


Maybe Arsenal are so hated as they have so many London opponents plus they have been the champions or number two team when Liverpool were a dominant force , same when ManU were a top team then of late they have been harassing ManC for years ..

No wonder everyone is so jealous

bots
09-01-2026, 08:01 PM
As people say in other contexts, you can only beat what's in front of you. That will always be true