The Offside Chat

This week the Team discuss the draw between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City, City looked to be cruising early doors with goals from Rayan Cherki and Semenyo. However the old cliche that Football is a game of two halves and Spurs regained their pride and fought back with a Solanke brace to help save Spurs and Thomas Frank's blushes. This was a damaging draw for City's title hopes and with Liverpool next week it is not looking good for the Cityzens.

It was a great weekend for the red half of North London as Arsenal rolled into Yorkshire and silenced Elland Road with a 4-0 win against Leeds. Madueke finally registered his first goal and assist in the League with an assured display, Gyokeres, Zubimendi and Gabriel Jesus also scored.

With Carrick at the wheel United show no signs of slowing down, their third league win in a row against Fulham must have the United faithful believing he may be the managerial answer to their woes.

We also discuss Villa's loss to Brentford leaving their title hopes in tatters (Ed did tell you guys!)

This week the Team are joined by Special Guest (and shameless Manchester United fan!) Kofi as we discuss the only fixture that mattered over the weekend, Arsenal v Manchester United.

Michael Carrick and his charges rocked up to The Emirates buoyed by their vanquishing of cross City rivals Manchester City and decided to make it 6 points out of a possible 6 by beating Arsenal 3-2.

Two wonder strikes from Dorgu & Cunha plus a cool finish from Mbeumo sent the Peckham Reds into rapture and the Arsenal faithful into a mini tailspin and cut their teams lead at the top to just four points.

Is this the regular old failings rearing its ugly head again or Arsenal made of tougher stuff and can prove that it’s just a momentary blip en route to their first title in 22 years?

This week The Team discuss United’s brilliant win against Man City in the Manchester Derby, it was a masterclass and a throwback to United of old. Michael Carrick restored the feeling albeit for one game, can United turn their fortunes around permanently? Also what next for City, currently seven points adrift in the title race do they throw in the towel or will new signings Semenyo & Guehi reenergise them?

Tottenham lose again! In what seems like a weekly reoccurrence with this team, this time it was against bitter rivals West Ham. A 93rd minute dagger by Callum Wilson condemned Spurs to their ninth loss of the season and were only in January. Thomas Frank got the dreaded vote of confidence and it looks like it’s a game by game situation to save his job, rotten luck on his part with the injuries but the football isn’t great and they’re losing games. Is Frank a dead man walking?

Manchester United inadvertently helped Arsenal in the title race on the weekend however did Arsenal help themselves? A chance to go nine points clear with a win at Forest and they blew it! a frustrating 0-0 means the lead is seven points, not the worst result on balance of play however ruthlessness is needed and Arsenal have shown they’re not the most ruthless this season.

Senegal proved they’re the Kings of African Football for the second time in four years as they beat Morocco in a drama filled AFCON Final, robbed of a clear goal by the referee and then conceding a dodgy penalty at the death it looked like we were going to see an all time robbery. Justice prevailed as the pen was missed and they scored a beautiful winner in extra time to lift the 2025 AFCON!

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This week the Team discuss the FA Cup Fixtures over the Weekend.

Manchester United lost to Brighton in the Sunday fixture, this defeat means United have now been knocked out of every competition and will play their lowest number of games in a regular Season since 1914-15!

There was a giant killing on Saturday, non-league Macclesfield beat holders Palace 2-1 keeping the magic of the FA Cup alive. Villa heaped more misery on Thomas Frank and his Spurs side and Arsenal beat Portsmouth comprehensively 4-1 to advance to the next round.

AFCON has also reached the Semifinal round in a West v North Africa clash, Egypt take on Senegal and Nigeria take on the host nation Morocco.

Xabi Alonso was also clipped by Real Madrid with Alvaro Arbelo taking over as Head Coach.

This week the Team are joined by Special Guest Riman as we discuss the sacking of Manchester United Manager Ruben Amorim after 14 months in charge. What next for Amorim and Manchester United?

Managerless Chelsea nicked a point at the Etihad in the primetime clash thanks to Enzo Fernandez, has this hurt City's Title aspirations?

Arsenal took care of business on the South Coast, beating Bournemouth 3-2 thanks to a brace from in the form Declan Rice. With City drawing to Chelsea, Arsenal's lead has been extended to six points. Is this the year that Arsenal finally end the Premier League drought?

This week the Team discuss Villa's win over the hapless Manchester United on Sunday. Their 10th win in a row, arguably the most in-form side in the League putting them firmly in the title race (for now!)

Sorry Spurs lose yet again, ill discipline costing them against Liverpool with their charges going down to 9 Men. Will there be more pain for Spurs this Season or can they salvage this mess?

Arsenal beat Everton to go back to the top of the League, it wasn't a vintage performance by any means but the win is all that matters. This will be the fourth time The Gunners have been top at Christmas however the previous three times they failed to win the League, will this Season be different?

This week the Team are joined by special guest Kofi as we discuss Manchester City defeating Crystal Palace to go within two points of Arsenal. With Phil Foden in the richest vein of form since the 23/24 season, is he back?

Aston Villa’s impressive away win at West Ham, after overcoming a difficult start to life in The League earlier this season, have they officially entered the title race or will this be another Emery flash in the pan?

Arsenal toiled and left it late against Wolves on the 8PM kick off on Saturday, worrying signs performance wise or is the mark of potential champions when you can win playing incredibly poorly?

Sorry spurs lose again, languishing in 11th which is a marked improvement from finishing 17th. Will Thomas Frank get more time to turn things around or will he suffer the same fate as Ange is results continue to escape the North London club?

This week the Team discuss Mohamed Salah's explosive post match Interview after Liverpool's draw against Leeds. Is Salah angling for a move or for Slot to get sacked? Is he right to go public with his comments or should he have kept this in house?

Also discussed is Villa's last minute win against Arsenal ending their 18 match undefeated streak, can Arsenal hold their nerve throughout the busy Christmas Period?

This week the Team discuss the match of the weekend: Chelsea v Arsenal which ended in a draw. Were Arsenal lucky to escape with a point? Did the Caicedo red card derail Chelsea’s momentum?

Fulham travelled to North to condemn Tottenham to their third defeat in five games! A chorus of boos rang out around the stadium at the end of the match, is time running out for Thomas Frank?

Arne Slot decided to drop Salah for their match against West Ham, has the rot finally stopped or is this just a small reprieve?

The Team are joined by Special Guest Ellis as we discussed Arsenal's comprehensive flogging of local Rival's Tottenham Hotspur to the tune of four goals to one.

Eze being the first Arsenal Player to score a hat-trick in the Derby since 1978, has he finally announced himself as an Arsenal Player?

Ellis also led the post-mortem on Liverpool and their shocking run of form, is it a wrap for Slot and Liverpool this Season or can they restore some pride and shoot up the table?