As we start yet another lockdown, we return with our reviews on the first FA Cup weekend, with Arsenal beginning their defence of the trophy via winning goals from Emile Smith-Rowe and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in a tense extra time clash against Newcastle with continuing plaudits for Kieran Tierney\u2019s and Bernd Leno\u2019s contribution, and Man Utd beating Watford 1-0 in the competition but losing yet another semi-final under Ole as they are dumped out of the EFL Cup to rivals Manchester City, with the value of United\u2019s squad depth discussed as well as why Axel Tuanzebe and Donny van de Beek should be included more.
\nWe debate whether Arsenal winger Nicolas P\xe9p\xe9 could be like VDB in not being able to show his talent due to lack of game time, and investigate what is happening with Aubameyang\u2019s overall form as of late. We also continue with our new segment Player Of The Gameweek and tease another individual player \u201caward\u201d for the coming episodes... watch this space. With midweek seeing us return straight back to Premier League action, we give our previews and predictions for Arsenal hosting Crystal Palace in a bid to continue their four-match winning run and recovery up the table, while United play their game in hand at Burnley before a crucial title clash with champions Liverpool at the weekend that could well solidify their title challenge.
\nOther subjects include the new UK national lockdown and how it may or may not affect football over the next weeks/months along with how it has already been impacted while arguing why we don\u2019t think there should be a circuit break, as well as reminiscing Mesut \xd6zil\u2019s legacy and success he brought to Arsenal during his time as he reportedly nears a move to Fenerbah\xe7e. In another January transfer window episode, we look at David Ornstein\u2019s comments of Arsenal looking at a \u201cworld class number 10\u201d to replace \xd6zil and discuss the options as well as why Mikel Arteta\u2019s priority is to get deadwood out before signing players, with Sokratis, Eddie Nketiah and Folarin Balogun linked with moves away. United links include their own outgoings in Jesse Lingard, Sergio Romero etc with a young defensive midfielder rumoured for an incoming. We also touch upon Wilfried Zaha\u2019s comments on his 2019 Arsenal move being snubbed, and more as always!
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