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Football Weekly Liverpool look limp against Galatasaray and Spurs steal a point at Bodø/Glimt – Football Weekly
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Oct 1, 2025 
Barry Glendenning, a long-time Guardian football writer, provides match analysis alongside football journalist Nicky Bandini, who brings tactical insights. Jonathan Wilson reports live from Bodø, highlighting how Spurs snatched a point despite being dominated. The trio dissects Liverpool's concerning back-to-back defeats and the impact of tactical issues and injuries. They also delve into the spectacle of José Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge, while discussing exciting European matches that unfolded recently.
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Glimt Dominated Yet Dropped Points
- Bodø/Glimt dominated Spurs for long spells but missed key chances including an extraordinary penalty miss.
- Jonathan Wilson argues the hosts deserved the win despite Spurs escaping with a point.
Artificial Pitches Can Be Practical
- Artificial pitches at smaller clubs suit local conditions and community use, despite criticism.
- Jonathan Wilson notes the surface makes sense for Bodø and wasn't dramatically obvious during the match.
Mourinho's Stamford Bridge Return Was Theatre
- Barry recounts Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge as a media spectacle more than a tactical masterclass.
- He notes it's the eighth return and Mourinho's team lost, underlining the theatre over football quality.
