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Arsenal’s perfect start and so many Champions League goals – Football Weekly

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Oct 22, 2025
Barry Glendenning, a seasoned football journalist, Mark Langdon, a tactical expert, and Archie Rhind-Tutt, a Champions League commentator, dive into an exhilarating night of football marked by 43 goals. They debate if such high scores are a testament to talent or just mismatches, before analyzing Arsenal's dominant win over Atlético, including standout plays from Declan Rice and Victor Jokeres. The panel also discusses the chaos of PSG's massive victory and Newcastle's flair, highlighting tactical innovations and young talents from across Europe.
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INSIGHT

Goals Galore Changed The Night

  • The Champions League night produced 43 goals across nine games, creating chaotic excitement and unforgettable moments.
  • The volume mixed exquisite strikes with slapstick errors, making it one of the competition's most entertaining evenings.
INSIGHT

Set Pieces Power Arsenal

  • Arsenal dominated Atlético and used elite set-piece delivery from Declan Rice to lethal effect.
  • Their ability to convert set pieces and press control signalled a serious statement of intent.
ANECDOTE

Pope’s Throw Turned Into A Goal

  • Nick Pope launched a colossal long throw that created Newcastle's second goal, showing his unique contribution.
  • Archie and Barry celebrated the throw as a standout, likening it to an Olympic discus launch.
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