Man United's Champions League chaos and Man City's bogey team Tottenham
Nov 30, 2023
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Raphael Honigstein, Jack Lang, and Colin Millar discuss Man United's Champions League chaos, handball controversies, and Man City's struggles against Tottenham. They also talk about upcoming matches, changes to the Champions League format, and the introduction of sin bins. Plus, they debate on cynical fouls and VAR's impact in football.
The introduction of sin bins in football aims to tackle dissent and cynical play, potentially changing how managers approach matches.
The U-17 World Cup final between Germany and France promises to showcase the future stars of international football.
The debate on the introduction of sin bins highlights the need for careful consideration and evaluation before implementing significant changes in the sport.
Deep dives
Sin Bins introduced at higher levels after successful tests
The International Rules Board, IFAB, has announced the introduction of sin bins at higher levels of football after successful grassroots tests. The sin bin rule, which has been trialed in English football, will mean a player receiving both a yellow card and a 10-minute removal from the field for dissent towards officials and cynical fouls. The introduction of sin bins aims to tackle these issues and could potentially change how managers approach matches, emphasizing fair play and discouraging dissent and cynical play.
Germany's U-17 side set to face France in World Cup final
Germany's under-17 national team is set to face France in the final of the U-17 World Cup. The match, which will take place in Sorta Carta in Deniz, promises to be an exciting clash between two talented teams. Germany's Paris Brunner has been a standout player and will be key to their success, while France will be looking to their own star players to secure the victory. The final is highly anticipated and could showcase the future stars of international football.
The ongoing debate on introducing sin bins and the challenges it poses
The introduction of sin bins in football has sparked a debate on its potential impact on the game. While some believe that it could encourage fair play and discourage dissent and cynical fouls, others have concerns about the implementation and consequences of the rule. Critics argue that defining cynical fouls and managing the delays that come with sin bins could create confusion and disrupt the flow of the game. Additionally, there are concerns about the unintended consequences, such as players attempting more dangerous fouls to avoid being labeled as cynical. The debate highlights the need for careful consideration and evaluation before implementing significant changes in the sport.
Arsenal's impressive performance in the Champions League
Arsenal delivered a remarkable performance in the Champions League by scoring five goals in the first half, a first-time achievement for the club. Their strong front six, including Birin, Rice, Georginio, and others, were all on target. The victory showcased Arsenal's potential and their strongest midfield and attack.
Jamie Bano-Gittens shines for Dortmund
In the Dortmund vs. Milan game, Jamie Bano-Gittens emerged as the star of the show. Making only his fifth start of the season, he won a penalty, scored a goal, and caused significant trouble for Milan. Bano-Gittens combines the pace of young players like Donnarumma and Karamoko Dembele with the trickery and awareness of experienced players like Reus and Arana. This promising talent is expected to be the next big thing from England through Dortmund.
Jimbo welcomes Raphael Honigstein, Jack Lang and Colin Millar back into the studio during another enthralling week of football.
Man United games continue to provide goals and drama in the Champions League but remain bottom of their group after drawing 3-3 with Galatasaray. We relive one of the games of the season and ask questions of ten Hag and Onana.
Elsewhere, it’s an infuriating week for Newcastle after PSG’s controversial 98th minute equaliser from the penalty spot. What is handball and what do the panel think of the plans to bring in sin bins?
Plus the Premier League weekend brings discussion on Man City taking on their kryptonite Tottenham Hotspur, what exactly Chelsea are and what Gary O’Neil gets up to down the gym.
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