The Manchester derby, the Raya-Ramsdale debate and Everton’s possible points loss
Oct 26, 2023
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Football analyst Michael Cox, journalist Raphael Honigstein, and statistician Duncan Alexander join host Jimbo to review Champions League and Premier League action. They discuss Dortmund's victory over Newcastle, PSG's impressive performance, and the upcoming Manchester derby. The group also talks about Arsenal's win in Seville and the goalkeeping debate between David Raya and Ramsdale. Matt Slater joins to discuss the reports of Everton's potential points deduction. Plus, they touch on Monday Night Football, Premier League history, and the upcoming matches.
Dortmund's victory over Newcastle showcased their resilience and counter-attacking abilities, marking a significant improvement for the team.
Warren Zia-Emery, the 17-year-old prodigy at PSG, continues to impress with his exceptional performances and leading the Champions League for assists.
Bayern Munich's win over Istanbul Basaksehir highlighted their defensive vulnerabilities and overreliance on counter-attacks, raising concerns for their future matches.
Deep dives
Dortmund showcases resilience and maturity in win against Newcastle
Dortmund displayed a rare show of resilience and maturity in their match against Newcastle. They played with conviction, showcasing great work rate on the ball and taking advantage of counter-attacking opportunities. This victory was significant for Dortmund, as they have been criticized in the past for being meek and fragile. It was their first notable away win in the Champions League in over 20 years, amplifying the historic nature of the win. Newcastle, on the other hand, put up a fight but ultimately fell short, highlighting the importance of defensive resilience and avoiding being caught out.
Warren Zia-Emery impresses as PSG outshines Milan
The young prodigy Warren Zia-Emery continues to impress as PSG secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Milan. Zia-Emery, at only 17 years old, displayed exceptional poise and maturity on the field. He currently leads the Champions League for assists, adding to his already outstanding performances this season. His talent and composure have contributed to PSG's success and have even overshadowed the once-prominent player, Verratti. Zia-Emery's achievements at such a young age are remarkable and make him a rising star to watch.
Bayern Munich survives a scare against Istanbul Basaksehir
Bayern Munich faced a tough challenge from Istanbul Basaksehir, but managed to secure a narrow 3-2 victory. Despite a shaky defensive performance, Bayern held on and capitalized on their chances in the second half. This win extends Bayern's unbeaten streak in the group stages to 37 matches. However, questions remain about their defensive approach, as they tend to invite pressure and rely on counter-attacks. The forthcoming matches will determine if Bayern can maintain their successful run and address defensive concerns.
Maguire's performance and criticism
Harry Maguire's performance as a center-back for Manchester United is analyzed. While critics have pointed out his weaknesses, such as defensive positioning and playing on the left side of the central defense, he excels in scoring headers from set pieces. There is an overreaction against Maguire, despite his overall ability and contributions to the team.
Upcoming Manchester Derby and other Premier League games
The Manchester Derby between Manchester United and Manchester City is discussed, highlighting the historical dynamics between the two clubs. Brighton's recent form and the injury concerns for Aston Villa are also mentioned. Other Premier League fixtures scheduled for the weekend are briefly mentioned, including Chelsea versus Brentford and Wolves versus Newcastle.
Jimbo, Michael Cox, Raphael Honigstein and Duncan Alexander are back to review the Champions League and Premier League action.
Newcastle are downed by a determined Dortmund while Warren Zaire-Emery continues to dazzle for PSG. And Celtic and Atletico have another ding-dong in Glasgow.
Man United prepare for the Manchester derby with a dramatic win over Copenhagen. And while Arsenal are also victorious in Seville, hear why David Raya needs his own Onana moment.
Matt Slater joins us to dig into the reports that Everton could be set for a big points deduction in the Premier League.
Plus Gary O’Neil on Monday Night Football, the worst fixture in Premier League history and the madness of the clocks going back.
Produced by Charlie Jones.
RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1a: The latest drama from Group F (02.30)
• PART 1b: Celtic impress but Bayern have issues (10.30)
• PART 2a: Manchester derby preview (20.00)
• PART 2b: Spurs 2 points clear at the top (31.00)
• PART 2c: Arsenal and the Raya-Ramsdale issue (33.00)
• PART 2d: Everton’s possible points deduction with Matt Slater (41.00)
• PART 3: The rest of the Premier League weekend (49.00)
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