The Totally Football Show with James Richardson Will Haaland help City topple Liverpool? Will the Black Cats be bad luck for Arsenal?
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Nov 6, 2025 The discussion kicks off with thrilling Champions League highlights, featuring Newcastle's impressive win and a stunning goal from Dan Burn. The panel debates the widening gap between the Premier League and other European leagues, especially after City's dominant display against Dortmund. Looking ahead, the high-stakes clash between Manchester City and Liverpool is analyzed, with Haaland's scoring prowess taking center stage. Arsenal's potential to extend their lead against Sunderland adds to the weekend's drama, while relegation battles heat up in Forest vs. Leeds.
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Dan Burn's Unbelievable Header
- The hosts praised Dan Burn's extraordinary headed goal for Newcastle as a genuinely novel strike.
- They compared it to rare, memorable headers and discussed spin, angle and modern ball behaviour causing the swerve.
Group-Stage Points Reality Check
- Midway through the Champions League group stage, 15 points looked low for qualification but current patterns suggest 16–17 are safer targets.
- Teams often prioritise domestic season-long goals over maximal group-phase points, affecting early European intensity.
Premier League Growing Continental Edge
- Manchester City and other top Premier League sides look increasingly dominant in Europe compared to many continental opponents.
- Arsenal, Man City, Newcastle and Liverpool all sit in the Champions League top eight halfway through the group stage.