The Totally Football Show with James Richardson Martinelli rescues Arsenal against Man City but Liverpool go 5 points clear
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Sep 21, 2025 Daniel Storey, a senior football journalist, Adrian Clarke, an insightful commentator, and Jay Harris, a savvy analyst, delve into a thrilling Premier League round. They discuss Gabriel Martinelli’s last-minute equalizer that snatched a draw for Arsenal against Manchester City, alongside Liverpool’s impressive rise to a five-point lead after a Merseyside derby win. The panel also critiques Wolves' dismal start, highlights Ryan Gravenberch's standout performance, and pays tribute to Crystal Palace’s impressive unbeaten run under Oliver Glasner.
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Arsenal’s Patience, City’s High-Line Risk
- Arsenal struggled for guile and bravery in possession for most of the game but found a route through after 85 minutes.
- Gabriel Martinelli’s late finish exposed the risk of Manchester City’s defensive, high-line approach at the death.
Overloading Defence Can Create Chaos
- Guardiola’s decision to add extra defenders shifted City into a defensive shell that required perfect coordination.
- That many defenders made offside lines harder to manage and left Donnarumma exposed for the late goal.
Fix Team Identity And Demand Intensity
- Do address identity and confidence issues when a team scores rarely and looks narrow in possession.
- Emery warned Villa players publicly to fix laziness and tactical lack of cohesion after scraping a draw with ten-man Sunderland.