Ballon d’Or glitz, Carabao Cup drama and an EFL roundup: Football Weekly

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Sep 24, 2025

Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí took home Ballon d’Or honors, but the panel debates the award's relevance in today's football scene. Late drama unfolded in the Carabao Cup with Liverpool's thrilling win and unexpected upsets involving Chelsea. The Championship showcases surprising early leaders, stirring discussions on who can maintain their promotion push. Meanwhile, lower-league teams like Gillingham shine, while bigger clubs face relegation fears. Join the lively banter on club performances and managerial changes.

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INSIGHT

Early Tables Are Misleading

Early season EFL tables are volatile and don't predict final positions six games in.
Relegated sides like Leicester can lag while unexpected teams rise, making the leagues unpredictable.

INSIGHT

Middlesbrough Look The Real Deal

Middlesbrough stand out for defensive strength and technical midfielders like Hackney and Morris.
A settled side with strong recruitment can lead the Championship early and sustain form.

ANECDOTE

Lincoln's Sincil Bank Moment

Lincoln's Rob Street scored and gave his side a classic lower-league moment at Sincil Bank.
The atmosphere and fans made that lead the highlight despite Chelsea's late comeback.

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