The Totally Football Show with James Richardson Totally Extra: Liverpool frustrate Arsenal + AFCON quarter-final preview
Jan 9, 2026
Jay Harris, a football journalist and correspondent reporting from Morocco for AFCON, joins the discussion to share insights on the thrilling upcoming quarter-finals. He expects Senegal to advance against Mali, highlighting their attacking strength. In the Morocco vs Cameroon match, he notes the pressure on the hosts and Cameroon’s dynamic play. Nigeria's internal drama and standout player Adam Olorunwunmi come into focus before Jay evaluates the Ivory Coast vs Egypt clash, emphasizing squad changes and Mohamed Salah's pivotal role.
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Jôkares' Scoring May Be Level-Dependent
- Statistical breakdowns show Jôkares scored many goals against weaker teams in Portugal but fewer versus top opponents.
- That raises questions about his scoring translation to Premier League top-level games.
Apologise Immediately After Reckless Challenges
- Apologise quickly and directly after an on-pitch incident that looks dangerous or reckless.
- Public remorse helps defuse tensions and is the only reasonable response when you misread an opponent's injury.
Baptista's One-Off Four-Goal Night
- On 9 January 2007 Julio Baptista scored four as Arsenal won 6-3 at Anfield in a League Cup tie.
- Baptista's haul was a one-off in a season where he otherwise scored sparingly for Arsenal.