The Totally Football Show with James Richardson Arteta takes on Carrick in the Premier League as English clubs dominate in Europe
Jan 22, 2026
Duncan Alexander, a football analyst known for his sharp statistical insights, joins football reporter Natalie Gedra, who offers keen tactical observations, and journalist Mark Carey, who excels in match breakdowns. They dive into English clubs' surprising dominance in Europe and analyze Liverpool's and Chelsea's midweek victories. The discussion heats up with a tactical preview of Arsenal vs. a resurgent Manchester United under Carrick, and they explore whether mid-season managerial changes are leading to increased injuries. Plus, don’t miss their thoughts on key Premier League fixtures!
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English Clubs Outperform Domestically In Europe
- Premier League clubs have significantly better win and goal percentages in the Champions League than in domestic play this season.
- Liverpool, Spurs and Arsenal show especially large improvements, suggesting style and player quality translate well to European matches.
Free-Kick That Echoed Ronaldinho
- Mark Carey compared Mohamed Salah's free-kick cleverness to Ronaldinho's 2006 goal when describing Dominik Szoboszlai's under-wall free kick.
- He framed it as Champions League heritage and smart opposition analysis that paid off.
Tactical Shift Delivered Control At Marseille
- Liverpool adapted with a four-midfielder shape and split strikers to get control at Marseille.
- That tactical tweak let full-backs provide width and helped Liverpool manage rotations and counter Marseille's threat.