The Rest Is Football Liverpool’s Title Procession, Man Utd Show Some Spirit & Eagles Soaring High
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Feb 28, 2025 The title race heats up as Liverpool's dominance raises questions about competition. Manchester United shows renewed spirit with a gritty performance despite being down to ten men. The podcast delves into tactical mind games between managers, with Liverpool and Newcastle poised for a rematch in the Carabao Cup Final. Discussions also touch on player injuries affecting Arsenal and United's financial woes amid soaring ticket prices. Expect personal insights into the unpredictable nature of football strategy and the dynamics of upcoming fixtures.
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Title Race Over
- Liverpool's 13-point lead makes the title race effectively over.
- No team in top-flight football history has lost such a large lead at this stage.
Howe's Tactical Experiment
- Newcastle's Eddie Howe changed tactics against Liverpool, likely experimenting for the Carabao Cup final.
- He played Gordon up front, sacrificing Gordon's attacking threat against Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Clough's Mind Games
- Gary Lineker shared a story about Brian Clough's mind games regarding Des Walker's marking.
- Lineker exploited Clough's tactic in the FA Cup final, winning against Nottingham Forest.