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Football Weekly Was that the night Arsenal won the Premier League? – Football Weekly
Mar 5, 2026
John Brewin, veteran tactical and historical analyst; Barry Glendenning, sharp and funny Guardian columnist; Jonathan Liew, opinionated and culturally savvy journalist. They discuss Man City dropping points and Forest’s revival. Arsenal’s pragmatic win and the style versus results debate. Chelsea’s striking resurgence and Villa’s defensive woes. Spurs’ structural decline and FA Cup shocks and celebrity ownership.
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Why City Keep Losing Leads
- Manchester City keep dropping points because recurring midfield gaps leave them exposed on counters.
- Jonathan Liew points to a diminished Rodri and ad-hoc midfield tinkering that lets players like Elliot Anderson stride through and score.
Arsenal Win Without Shining
- Arsenal grind out results even when performances lack shots or clear chances, turning one deflected Saka goal into three points.
- John Brewin and Jonathan Liew argue the club's style vs result debate will persist, but points matter most for a title push.
How Titles Are Really Won
- Winning ugly is an established way to secure titles; style offers a 'fig leaf' but points decide championships.
- John Brewin reminds listeners of past Arsenal teams that preferred pragmatic winning to aesthetic football.