Men In Blazers Liverpool in free fall, Harry Maguire is indomitable, and 1-0 to the Arsenal: Men in Blazers 10/20/25
Oct 20, 2025
Rog and Rory dive into Liverpool's shocking fourth straight loss, assessing Arne Slot's struggles and whether he should stick with his new tactics or revert to last season's setup. They praise Arsenal's strong performance at the top of the table but warn of the looming threat from Haaland and Manchester City. The hosts discuss Harry Maguire's standout display for United, Cape Verde's historic World Cup qualification, and the chaotic drama of the weekend's matches, including Palace's thrilling draw with Bournemouth.
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Liverpool's Cohesion Problem
- Liverpool's new roster looks individually brilliant but fails to function as a coherent team across defense, midfield, and attack.
- Rory and Roger stress that inconsistent performances, not just bad luck, explain their four-game losing run.
Maguire's Anfield Redemption
- Harry Maguire scored the winner at Anfield and celebrated ecstatically after being widely mocked in recent years.
- Roger and Rory described his goal as a humanly remarkable redemption moment for a player often written off.
Stick Or Twist For Liverpool
- Arne Slot must decide to either fully commit to rebuilding Liverpool or revert to the proven setup that won last season.
- Rory warns that a half-measure approach leaves the team neither improved nor reliable.
