We return for our 10th episode (already?) with Robin giving his instant reaction as we record straight after Manchester United’s goalless draw against rivals Liverpool seeing them remain top of the league for the time being, as well as thoughts on the 1-0 win away at Burnley thanks to Paul Pogba’s goal and what it means for their continuing title push. We also review Arsenal’s own 0-0 draw at home to Crystal Palace as their recovery takes a stutter leaving them still in the bottom half of the league, with looks ahead to midweek Premier League action against Fulham for United and Newcastle awaiting Arsenal, as well as reaction to the FA Cup 4th round draw with Liverpool for the Devils and Southampton/Shrewsbury drawn for the Gunners. We drop our Player of the Gameweek and introduce a brand new segment called STINKER of the Gameweek, where we give our team’s disappointing player from the past week (with some surprising selections!).
Robin EXCLUSIVELY reveals for the first time whether he is still Ole Out during the current run of great form, and we discuss how the wide open league and various surrounding teams could keep the title and top four race unpredictable until the end of the season, as well as Liverpool’s injury issues! It’s a week for the defenders rather than attackers as we give our plaudits to the defensive-minded players performing currently, question how injuries can jeopardise our teams significantly and also investigate what has happened to out-of-form striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang? Danny pays a tribute to Arsenal’s departing playmaker Mesut Özil as he lands in Turkey to sign for Fenerbahçe, as we look back on some of his greatest moments and goals in an Arsenal shirt and how he was mistreated in his latter days, as well as discuss why he is the best ever Arsenal player in the Emirates era, with well wishes given to him for the future.
Transfer links continue to stir up midway through the January window as Arsenal look urgently for a number 10 replacement for Özil, with left-back, midfield and goalkeeper cover also seeked. United look to build on Timothy Fosu-Mensah’s departure with a centre-back, right-back and a star forward also being targeted. Despite the lack of goals on the pitch this week, there’s still plenty of footballing topics to cover, hope you enjoy and keep the support coming!
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