The Totally Football Show with James Richardson Will Slot’s cup gamble pay off against Villa? Will Spurs v Chelsea be crazy again?
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Oct 30, 2025 The panel dives into Liverpool's shocking defeat to Crystal Palace, questioning Arne Slot's risky rotation strategy. They analyze Newcastle's win over Spurs, highlighting a controversial boot incident. Chelsea's issues come to light with Liam Delap's red card. As excitement builds for the weekend, the team debates if Bournemouth can shock Manchester City and if Liverpool's decisions will backfire against Aston Villa. Plus, they reminisce about the chaotic history of the Spurs-Chelsea rivalry and preview the intense action ahead.
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Rotation Exposed Liverpool's Fragility
- Liverpool's full rotation in the Carabao Cup exposed worrying squad depth and tactical inconsistency under Arne Slot.
- Playing virtually no senior players invited a deserved defeat to Palace and amplified doubts about formation stability.
Tactical Whiplash Undermines Confidence
- Tom Williams argues leaving senior players out and an experimental back three was Slot's managerial error, not a depth excuse.
- Frequent formation changes give the impression Slot lacks a coherent plan.
Spence Boot Delay Sparked Controversy
- Jay Harris recounts Jed Spence's lengthy boot fix that preceded Newcastle's corner and goal, creating controversy.
- He notes a prior goalkeeper miscommunication also led to the corner situation.