Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ... Arsenal dominate the North London Derby | Weekend Review
Feb 23, 2026
A blow-by-blow of Arsenal’s crushing North London win and what it means for the title race. A look at Spurs’ deepening problems and managerial impact. Manchester City’s grindy victory and Liverpool’s late drama get dissected. Spain’s title shift and Real Madrid’s stumble are explored. Serie A surprises, Bundesliga highlights, and Harry Kane’s scoring magic wrap things up.
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Spurs' Structural Problems Exposed
- Tottenham looked unprepared and mentally fragile, falling to 16th and four points above relegation after the 4-1 loss.
- Hosts noted injuries (12 players missing) and lack of coherent plan under Igor Tudor as root causes, not just one bad day.
Get Senior Player Buy-In Fast
- Managers must earn buy-in from senior players quickly to change a struggling squad's mentality.
- Taylor Rockwell warned Tudor needs player belief and connectivity or the new-manager bounce will fizzle.
VAR Favors On-Field Calls Unless Clear
- VAR and on-field referee decisions can create perception of inconsistency; disallowed Kolomwani goal looked foul at full speed but replay made contact minimal.
- Panel argued VAR tends to stick with the referee unless evidence is clear-cut, disadvantaging some teams.