Episode notes
In this episode of Five Aside, Dalu and Nnamdi break down a packed football weekend across the Premier League and AFCON, starting the year with honest takes, debates, and a few uncomfortable truths.
The conversation opens with Manchester United’s draw against Leeds and quickly turns into a deeper discussion about what progress really looks like for United — are they stabilising, or slowly accepting mid-table standards? From there, the focus shifts to Amorim’s sack, with a raw debate on whether his dismissal was about performances, public outbursts, or a deeper issue with club leadership and toxic environments.
Arsenal’s win over Bournemouth is analysed through the lens of mentality rather than scorelines, highlighting how calm game control, Declan Rice’s influence, and Ødegaard’s resurgence point to a more mature title-ready side. Liv ...
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