Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ... Man City Keep the Title Race Alive at Anfield! | Weekend Review
Feb 9, 2026
A lively recap of Anfield chaos where a title race comeback and VAR controversy steal the spotlight. Tales of pitch invaders include a squirrel interrupting play. Manchester United’s convincing win and a decisive red card get dissected. Quick rundowns cover Arsenal’s dominance, Brentford’s shock at St James', and big results across La Liga, Bayern, and Serie A.
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Squirrel Halts Hull Match
- Hull vs Bristol City was repeatedly stopped because a squirrel ran onto the pitch and evaded capture multiple times.
- Staff tried catching it with jackets and failed, creating one of the weekend's funniest moments.
Anfield Win Masks City Inconsistency
- Manchester City won 3-1 at Anfield but displayed uneven, low-quality football for long stretches.
- Hosts argued such variability makes both City and Liverpool look less title-ready than Arsenal.
VAR Strips Referee Discretion
- VAR enforces a forensic interpretation that removes referees' traditional 'let it go' judgment.
- That rigidness can make the laws feel unfit for soccer's fluid, fair-play norms.