Football Ramble The Preview Show: Absolute Lims
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Dec 24, 2025 The hosts dive into Arsenal's thrilling win over Crystal Palace, complete with a dramatic penalty shootout. They discuss the surprising lack of Boxing Day fixtures and laugh about fans doing unconventional things at matches, like watching movies. A dedicated supporter travels 900 miles to see his team, earning admiration from the crew. They also tackle the ongoing struggles at Wolves and the mixed reviews around Bruno Fernandes' leadership. As Christmas approaches, there's a blend of festive spirit and football analysis throughout!
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Arsenal's Cup Progress And Value
- Arsenal reached the Carabao Cup semi-final after beating Crystal Palace on penalties, showing resilience in tight games.
- The competition feels low-value to some elite players but still matters for building a winning habit.
Cup Prize Money Is Surprisingly Small
- The Carabao Cup offers very small prize money compared with bigger tournaments, totalling about £187,000 for the winner from match wins.
- That sum highlights why elite players sometimes treat the competition with disdain.
A Fan's WhatsApp Prediction Comes True
- Luke Moore admitted he predicted the match would go to penalties and fancied Kepa to save one, then watched it happen.
- He shared a WhatsApp prediction about Kepa diving early and Arsenal not missing any spot-kicks.
