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larsIU
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@eppy99 Why do you think Arsenal won't be able to hold on? They seem primed to win the PL

 

where to start? Defending making too many mistakes (see ManU's first goal). Offense is inconsistent as hell. Saka just isn't getting it done iyam.

 

When you get shut down by the combo of Shaw and Dalot b/c you're so left footed they just play you to use your right foot with complete freedom and you can't do it.............wellllll

 


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Posted : 01/26/2026 3:07 pm
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@larsiu Man City is slumping right now too.  Just a lot of parity.  Can't forget about Villa.  They're right there with City, what 4 points behind Arsenal.  I'm not sure anyone beyond those top 3 can catch the top of the PL.  I'd love for Chelsea to string together some wins, but I fear their defense will be their achilles heel.  I need to see more of ManU post Amorim, but maybe switching formations will naturally fix their midfield issues.  It is nice to see Mainoo getting meaninful minutes again.

Parity is one way to put it... a lot of complacency and lack of focus for players at the top teams IMO. Offense across the board seems to be struggling vs. the fall and certainly vs. the past couple of years. Just poor finishes, missed opportunities on crosses and perhaps some better defending and goalkeeping. 

 


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Posted : 01/26/2026 3:12 pm
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@eppy99 Why do you think Arsenal won't be able to hold on? They seem primed to win the PL

 

where to start? Defending making too many mistakes (see ManU's first goal). Offense is inconsistent as hell. Saka just isn't getting it done iyam.

 

When you get shut down by the combo of Shaw and Dalot b/c you're so left footed they just play you to use your right foot with complete freedom and you can't do it.............wellllll

 

I hope New Islamabad (er, England) shits the bed in the World Cup.

 


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Posted : 01/26/2026 3:14 pm
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larsIU
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@eppy99 Why do you think Arsenal won't be able to hold on? They seem primed to win the PL

 

where to start? Defending making too many mistakes (see ManU's first goal). Offense is inconsistent as hell. Saka just isn't getting it done iyam.

 

When you get shut down by the combo of Shaw and Dalot b/c you're so left footed they just play you to use your right foot with complete freedom and you can't do it.............wellllll

 

I hope New Islamabad (er, England) shits the bed in the World Cup.

 

on penalties.........again. 

 


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Posted : 01/26/2026 3:22 pm
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Eppy99
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Big day today!  Who’s watching and which games?  I’ll have my eyes mostly on Chelsea vs Napoli but definitely will channel surf.


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Topic starter Posted : 01/28/2026 6:12 am
Evan Alvarez
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@eppy99 I think I'm just going to have the Golazo show on today (whip around show that covers all the games at once). I don't have a rooting interest personally (all my teams are not UCL quality at the moment, lol), but want to keep up with all the action. I can't wait!!!


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Posted : 01/28/2026 10:07 am
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Big day today!  Who’s watching and which games?  I’ll have my eyes mostly on Chelsea vs Napoli but definitely will channel surf.

I'm about to have back-to-back two hour meetings, so I'm toast. Will watch on replay on Youtube TV

 


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Posted : 01/28/2026 10:44 am
Eppy99
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@jdb I just got home and ready to go!


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Topic starter Posted : 01/28/2026 2:59 pm
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Holy Hell!  Benfica vs Real Madrid ending.  Game was 3-2 Benfica.  They were on the brink of elimination. They need one more goal to get in.  Real Madrid have two late red cards.  Benfica has one last free kick before the game is over.   Benfica sends the goalie down.  Benfica takes the free kick and goalie heads it in.  Benfica makes it in and Marseille is knocked out.  Wow!


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Topic starter Posted : 01/28/2026 5:08 pm
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Holy Hell!  Benfica vs Real Madrid ending.  Game was 3-2 Benfica.  They were on the brink of elimination. They need one more goal to get in.  Real Madrid have two late red cards.  Benfica has one last free kick before the game is over.   Benfica sends the goalie down.  Benfica takes the free kick and goalie heads it in.  Benfica makes it in and Marseille is knocked out.  Wow!

I just watched the replay. Wow... Benefica completely dominated that game. RMA had one or two close chances, but their defending was horrendous. Benefica should have scored 6+.

 


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Posted : 01/29/2026 12:35 pm
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@jdb I’ve never seen a play quite like that with that much on the line.  Perhaps in hockey but I don’t watch much hockey.


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Topic starter Posted : 01/29/2026 5:21 pm
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@jdb I’ve never seen a play quite like that with that much on the line.  Perhaps in hockey but I don’t watch much hockey.

Incredibly clutch by the goalie and what a delivery! 

 


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