The Totally Football Show with James Richardson Man United stun leaders Arsenal + Slot under pressure at Liverpool?
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Jan 26, 2026 
Tim Spiers, lively football columnist with fan-perspective takes. Matt Davies-Adams, tactical writer and broadcaster. Daniel Storey, match-reporting journalist. They unpack Manchester United’s shock win at Arsenal, Arsenal’s jitters and Carrick’s early impact. They also cover Villa’s bright display, Chelsea’s revival, Bournemouth’s late thriller against Liverpool and questions over Liverpool’s rotation and Arne Slot.
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Spicy South Coast Derby Tale
- Daniel Storey attended the Portsmouth-Southampton derby and described chaotic scenes including a mass player brawl.
- He recounted a Portsmouth fan on the pitch and a metal crutch being thrown back into the crowd.
United's Free Football And The Bounce
- Manchester United under Michael Carrick play with less over-tinkering and more freedom, producing immediate results against top teams.
- That early uptick may reflect a short-term 'bounce' rather than guaranteed long-term transformation.
Arsenal's Self-Imposed Pressure
- Arsenal showed visible anxiety and conservative substitutions that suggested mental pressure, not purely tactical failings.
- Their broader season position (cups and league) still leaves them favourites despite recent wobble.