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Moises Caicedo's performance and form in Chelsea blue is beginning to meet expectations, silencing critics who doubted his worth following a record-breaking transfer. Bossing the midfield for 90 minutes while scoring the equalizing goal - via a thunderous volley - rescued a point against Manchester United in a 1-1 draw, perfectly complementing his more attack-minded teammates. Can he keep this "not-so-quiet" protagonist arc going for him through-out the season for Enzo Maresca? Elsewhere, Arsenal's title aspirations are dwindling after a defeat to Newcastle, and Nottingham Forest's resurgence sees them holding a top-three spot. Manchester City's unbeaten streak was broken by Bournemouth, with Antoine Semenyo starring in a 2-1 victory. All that, and much more reviewed on this week's Just For Kicks.

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Man United's 2-1 loss against West Ham last weekend was the final nail in the coffin for Erik ten Hag, as he was immediately dismissed the next day. In come United legend, Ruud Van Nistelrooy to take charge on an interim basis, before Ruben Amorim takes over after the next international break. Van Nistelrooy brought the feel-good-factor back to Old Trafford with a resounding 5-2 win against Leicester City, but with Enzo Maresca's Chelsea their next visitor, can the new manager's bounce still be sustained over the weekend? We preview this big weekend match, and more, including Malaysian football, only on another episode of Just For Kicks!

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Salah proving again that he's the RIGHT man, as his 80th minute equalizer salvaged a point for Liverpool in a 2-2 draw against title-challengers Arsenal at the Emirates. That left Manchester City leading the Premier League after edging past Southampton while the result in North London left both Arne Slot & Mikel Arteta's men five points adrift. Meanwhile, Manchester United’s defeat to West Ham increased scrutiny on Erik ten Hag, with missed chances and a VAR penalty decision adding to their 14th-place struggles. Tottenham’s away loss to Crystal Palace further underscored their inconsistency, with resilience and consistency in focus as the team navigates an uneven season. All that and more on this week's Just For Kicks. 

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Just For Kicks returns to the Friday airwaves to summarise another exciting week of European football. The Champions League continues to serve up delectable matches, with Real Madrid showcasing why they're a European royalty, coming back from 0-2 down to win 5-2 against Borussia Dortmund, with Vinicius Jr. reminding the world why he's in with a shout to win the Ballon d'Or. Elsewhere, Aston Villa topped the Champions League table after winning their third game in the competition - a convincing 2-0 win against Bologna. Our pundits look back at these matches, and look ahead to Match Week 9 of the English Premier League! Can Arsenal, hampered with injuries and suspension, put a dent on Liverpool's quiet but relentless title challenge under Arne Slot? We preview that match, as well as Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest, Chelsea against Newcastle and more, on another exciting episode of Just For Kicks!

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In what was Arne Slot's toughest challenge of the season so far, Curtis Jones delivered a standout performance that saw Liverpool shine. Starting for only the second time this season, the English midfielder not only netted the winning goal but also earned the penalty that Mohamed Salah converted to open the scoring. The Reds will now face Arsenal, Brighton, and Aston Villa before the next international break—a crucial stretch that will serve as a litmus test for their title ambitions. Meanwhile, Arsenal suffered the weekend's biggest blow in the Premier League title race, falling to a surprising 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth. Manchester City, on the other hand, narrowly escaped with a win, thanks to John Stones' controversial 95th-minute goal that secured a 2-1 victory over bottom-placed Wolves. All that and more reviewed on this episode of Just For Kicks.

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Former Chelsea, PSG and Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel has been appointed as the new England manager, taking over from Gareth Southgate. We dissect the reaction to the appointment, as well as analyse whether he is the right man to finally take England over the line. Then, we welcome back the return of the Premier League, with Match Week 8 serving up another humdinger - Slot's Liverpool will host Maresca's Chelsea at Anfield. Will the Reds continue their imperious form after the international break, or will the Blues, led by Cole Palmer, spring a surprise? Our pundits share their thoughts on this big match, as well as other equally interesting matches, only on this special episode of Just For Kicks! 

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England made a commanding return to Finland, securing a 3-1 victory and redeeming themselves after a disheartening home loss to Greece. In their first trip to Finnish soil in 24 years, Lee Carsley’s squad showcased resilience and intent, with Jack Grealish lifting spirits early, netting from close range in the 18th minute. As the game neared its end, both Trent Alexander-Arnold and Declan Rice added to the tally in the final 15 minutes, ensuring England's UEFA Nations League position remains strong. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo once again proved unstoppable, steering Portugal to a flawless Nations League run with a 3-1 triumph in Poland, adding yet another goal to his impressive scoring streak. Over in Italy, an enthralling 2-2 clash saw the Azzurri race to a two-goal lead before a red card for Lorenzo Pellegrini opened the door for Belgium to mount a comeback. Spain also continued their fine form, thanks to Martín Zubimendi's thunderous volley from outside the box that shattered Denmark’s defenses, extending Spain’s unbeaten streak to 13 matches across all competitions. All that, plus Malaysia’s 4-0 defeat to New Zealand, covered in this episode of Just For Kicks.

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Lee Carsley's audition for the full time job as England manager went horribly wrong as his side succumbed to a 1-2 loss against an inspired Greece side at Wembley. Carsley experimented with a strikerless, all-out attacking line up in the absence of star striker Harry Kane, but that experiment backfired on him as the team struggled throughout the match. We dissect what went wrong, as well as talk about other UEFA Nations League matches. Then, we catch up with the news in the footballing world, discussing the development in the Man City vs Premier League case, as well as Jurgen Klopp's decision to become Red Bull's new head of global soccer. All these, and more, on another exciting, more topical episode of Just For Kicks!

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Tottenham’s winning run came to a stunning halt as they squandered a 2-0 lead to fall 3-2 against Brighton, while Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal surged to the top of the Premier League. Manchester United’s woes continued with a scoreless draw at Aston Villa, exposing their ongoing struggle for goals—their worst start in Premier League history, with only five goals in seven matches. Amid this, Bukayo Saka shone brightly for Arsenal, providing two assists and netting a goal himself in a 3-1 comeback victory over Southampton, strengthening Arsenal’s title credentials. The Gunners remain just one point behind leaders Liverpool, with Manchester City also keeping pace after their 3-2 triumph over Fulham. All this and more on this week's Just For Kicks.

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It's another hectic week of football, with European midweek matches serving all kinds of fun, and shocks. Our pundits look back at these matches that include Aston Villa rolling back the years to claim a famous win against German giants Bayern Munich, while Liverpool continue their good form with Arne Slot's first European home win against Bologna. Then, they turn their focus to Matchweek 7, with their attention firmly on Man United's visit to Villa Park. Will this be Ten Hag's last match in charge of the Red Devils especially after another disappointing performance in the Europa League? Tune in to hear their thoughts, as well as their take on other matches this weekend. All these, and more, including a dose of Malaysian football, only on another episode of Just For Kicks!

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