Arsenal’s statement win and Spurs climb out of the drop zone – Football Weekly

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On today’s pod: Arsenal deliver what some are calling a “statement victory” with a commanding 3-0 win over Fulham. With Bukayo Saka back and firing and Viktor Gyökeres grabbing two goals, are they still the team to beat in the title race?

Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 to confirm Champions League football. Michael Carrick's apparent success this season gets called into question as Barney compares Liverpool to a cup of tea. Has Arne Slot run out of sweetener?

At the bottom, Spurs win again to climb out of the relegation zone. Has something finally clicked under Roberto De Zerbi, or is it simply survival instinct kicking in? Meanwhile, West Ham slip into trouble after defeat at Brentford, and the panel wonder who’s best placed to survive the run-in.

Elsewhere, Bournemouth eye a surprise Champions League place, while there’s chaos, jeopardy and joy across the EFL, including Ipswich’s promotion, playoff drama, and Sheffield Wednesday hitting the “magical” zero points mark.

Plus: your questions, laws on hair-pulling, and why mid-table chaos might actually be where the real fun is.

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