The Totally Football Show with James Richardson Salah lets loose on Liverpool as Villa blow title race wide open
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Dec 8, 2025 
This discussion features Daniel Storey, a keen football analyst, Reuben Pinder, a sharp football writer, and Colin Millar, a skilled football journalist. They dive into Mohamed Salah's public discontent over being benched, raising questions about his future. Aston Villa's dramatic victory over Arsenal is dissected, along with Unai Emery's tactical genius. Crystal Palace's rise under Oliver Glasner and Everton's surprising form also take center stage, alongside analysis of Liverpool's disarray and Manchester City's prowess.
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Villa's Rise Is Tactical And Energetic
- Aston Villa's energy and tactical setup under Unai Emery transformed them into genuine title contenders.
- They exploited Arsenal's wing spaces and pressed with relentless intensity to create over 2xG against the leaders.
Arsenal's Weakness Is Defensive Disruption
- Arsenal's recent dip stems from defensive instability after losing key centre-backs and poor bench returns from Victor Odegaard.
- Their squad remains strongest overall, but injuries and lack of a reliable backup striker have exposed vulnerabilities.
Leeds' Formation Change Sparked A Revival
- Leeds' switch to a 3-5-2 revived them and turned Elland Road into a fortress for big nights.
- Tactical tweaks and crowd intensity helped them rescue results against top teams this week.