Maresca Fool me twice | EPL Review

In this packed episode of Five Aside with soccertakeswithak, we dive deep into a dramatic weekend of Premier League football, starting with Chelsea’s frustrating loss to Leeds. The boys break down exactly what went wrong—Maresca’s overthinking, curious tactical choices, and individual errors that continue to haunt Chelsea’s back line. From Tosin’s repeated lapses to the decision to bench a fully fit Cole Palmer in favor of João Pedro, the panel questions whether Chelsea’s issues are tactical, mental, or simply systemic. The conversation then shifts across the league where Arsenal quietly handled Brentford—a low-key but important victory in their title push. The hosts debate whether Arsenal’s consistency is underrated and why their ability to win “boring games” might be their biggest strength this season. Then comes one of the wildest games of the ...