Title race hots up as Arsenal fight back to beat Spurs
Jan 16, 2025
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Rory Smith, a football journalist for The Athletic, joins Sky Sports’ Natalie Gedra and analyst Duncan Alexander to dissect Arsenal's thrilling comeback against Tottenham in the North London derby. They discuss the implications of this victory on the title race, debating which teams are in contention and if Spurs can recover from their recent struggles. The conversation also touches on high-stakes matches, strategic substitutions, and even includes some entertaining anecdotes about falconry in football culture!
Arsenal's comeback in the North London derby signifies a heightened intensity in the title race, closing the gap on Liverpool to four points.
The podcast features discussions about various Premier League matches, emphasizing surprising results and strong performances from teams like Newcastle and Bournemouth.
Off-field narratives, such as the falconer controversy linked to Lazio, illustrate the intriguing dynamics between personal stories and sports events.
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The Premier League Midweek Action
The recent Premier League matches delivered thrilling moments, including high-stakes contests like the North London Derby where Arsenal faced Spurs. Arsenal showcased resilience after trailing early in the game, ultimately claiming victory and marking their return to form. This dynamic was mirrored across other matches with notable performances such as Newcastle's dominant display against Wolves. The frantic pace of the league highlights the unpredictability and competitiveness as teams vie for top positions.
Follow-Up on Controversial Football Stories
Recent shocking stories in football, such as the situation revolving around a falconer associated with Lazio, have captured public attention. The mishaps and ensuing drama, including the falconer's firing due to a social media post following surgery, highlight the bizarre intersections of sports and personal lives. Amid these controversies, teams are making headlines for their performances, like West Ham's dramatic win over Fulham, bringing back nostalgic themes of rivalry and redemption. As the season unfolds, the mixture of sports performance and off-field antics continues to engage fans and observers alike.
Jimbo welcomes Rory Smith, Natalie Gedra and Duncan Alexander aboard the good ship Totally, sailing through a sea of Premier League football.
Arsenal come from behind to win the North London derby and close the gap on leaders Liverpool to 4 points. Are we set for an old-fashioned title race? How many teams are involved? And have Spurs broken Ange?
This weekend the Gunners host Villa who broke their hearts last season and ruined David Moyes’ homecoming at Goodison. And the increasingly impressive Bournemouth make the long, long trip to face a Newcastle side who are up to 9 wins in a row.
Plus eagle-handling content, father-son scoring combos and Everton season ticket selection.
Produced by Charlie Jones.
RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Lazio falconer latest (01.00)
• PART 2: Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham (05.00)
• PART 3a: Forest 1-1 Liverpool (18.00)
• PART 3b: Brentford 2-2 Man City (25.00)
• PART 3c: Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth & Newcastle 3-0 Wolves (36.00)
• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League midweek/weekend (48.00)