The Totally Football Show with James Richardson Unbeaten Palace host unbeaten Liverpool, as Arsenal travel to Tyneside
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Sep 25, 2025 The hosts dive into a whirlwind of football insights, kicking off with thrilling League Cup highlights, including a controversial incident involving Ekitike. They dissect the resurgence of overhead kicks and set pieces, while eagerly anticipating the clash between unbeaten Crystal Palace and Liverpool. Arsenal's struggle at St. James' Park is also on the radar, alongside Aston Villa's rocky start and Chelsea's search for form. Plus, there's a nod to Nottingham Forest's historic European adventure and the growing tactical shifts shaping the Premier League.
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Groundsmanship Revolution
- English groundsmanship has improved drastically with better drainage and hybrid grass techniques.
- Clubs now export pitch expertise and stadiums play on near-carpet surfaces year-round.
Lower‑League Ground Visits Feel Like Amusement Parks
- Natalie described visiting lower-league grounds as like going to an amusement park for new experiences.
- She praised Blundell Park and noted fans often marvel at pitch quality from abroad.
Cup Games Produce Breakout Performances
- Brighton's Diego Gomez scored four to show how younger players can explode in cup games.
- The show noted there's no common English term for scoring four goals, unlike Spanish 'poker'.