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Football Weekly Fulham fell Forest and who’s top of the tree around Europe? – Football Weekly
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Dec 23, 2025 
Lars Sivertsen, a football journalist known for his European and Scandinavian insights, joins Philippe Auclair, an expert in French and international football, to delve into the highlights of the week. They dissect Fulham's narrow victory over Forest, exploring controversial penalty decisions and referee consistency. Discussion shifts to Arsenal's struggles amid fixture congestion, La Liga's title race with Barcelona leading, and Serie A's tight competition. The duo also reflects on the impact of AFCON changes and pays tribute to legendary manager Åge Hareide.
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Dreadful Game, Decisive Penalty
- Fulham v Nottingham Forest was a painfully dull match with very few chances and a solitary Raul Jiménez penalty deciding it.
- Raul Jiménez is perfect from the spot in the Premier League, now 11/11, highlighting the value of reliable penalty takers.
Arsenal's Fine Margins And Fixture Crunch
- Arsenal are grinding out results but look fragile with fixture congestion and injury concerns looming.
- Philippe Auclair warns the schedule through early January is manic and heightens the risk of further injuries.
Tackle, Injury And Diverging Punishment Views
- The Van de Ven tackle on Alexander Isak split opinion on intent versus consequence and appropriate punishment.
- Philippe Auclair says French practice factors impact and could have led to a long ban, while others see it as an unfortunate collision.