ESPN FC Gab & Juls Show: Is Pep leaving Man City?
Feb 2, 2026
They dissect Tottenham’s dramatic 2-2 comeback and City’s troubling inconsistencies. They debate whether Pep Guardiola might be leaving and examine Guardiola’s body language. Late winners, controversial VAR calls and unusual goals get attention. They touch on Salah’s future, Cristiano Ronaldo’s curious absence at Al Nassr, and transfer and managerial ripples across Europe.
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Use Remaining Games To Evaluate Players
- Tottenham should accept the season is effectively over and use remaining matches to assess players.
- Give Thomas Frank time in the Champions League but plan recruitment and coaching decisions carefully by June.
VAR Decision Sparks Rule Debate
- The controversial Tottenham v City first goal raised VAR interpretation concerns about contact and refereeing rules.
- Both hosts think VAR made the wrong call by allowing the goal despite apparent contact with the goalkeeper.
Real Madrid's Atmosphere Is Toxic
- Real Madrid's late win and stadium boos expose a toxic relationship between fans and club despite results.
- The hosts call out poor in-game management and questionable substitutions by the coach.