Football Daily MNC: Nearlymen Arsenal, Liverpool turning on Slot, Spurs crisis continues
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Mar 23, 2026 Stuart Maynard, York City manager, gives a manager’s view on a gripping National League title race. Jack Hussey, presenter of the Spurs podcast Rule the Roost, shares Tottenham fan perspectives on a deepening club crisis. They discuss Spurs’ managerial turmoil, Liverpool fans’ frustrations under Arne Slot, Arsenal’s cup setbacks and goalkeeper selection, and the tight York vs Rochdale promotion battle.
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Guardiola's Body Language Fuels Exit Speculation
- Guests speculated Pep Guardiola may be considering leaving this summer based on his recent demeanor and talk of exhaustion.
- Rory and Shay pointed to Guardiola's public talk of holidays and perceived tiredness as signals, though nothing confirmed.
Keep Cup Goalkeeper Continuity To Preserve Squad Trust
- Managers should respect pecking order when selecting cup final XIs to preserve squad harmony and reward players who contested earlier rounds.
- Rory argued Arteta was right to keep Kepa after he played earlier rounds, warning about undermining backup keepers.
Arsenal's Cup Loss Is A Test Not A Collapse
- Losing a one-off cup final can be a psychological test but isn't likely to derail Arsenal's season given league and Champions League form.
- Panel argued Arsenal's consistent league metrics (most goals, fewest conceded) make them resilient despite the defeat.