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Liverpool carved out a dramatic 2–1 victory at Tottenham, weathering red cards, shifting momentum and a tense late surge to claim all three points. Florian Wirtz unlocked Spurs with a sharp assist for the opener, though the scorer was forced off injured almost immediately, before Hugo Ekitiké added a second to put Liverpool in control. Spurs rallied late despite being reduced to nine men, but Liverpool held firm through a tense finish to see out a gritty victory that brings them level on points with Chelsea.That plus the rest of PL action here on Just For Kicks!PHOTO: Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images

Rayan Cherki announced himself in style, lighting up Manchester City’s Carabao Cup win over Brentford. After curling a glorious strike into the top corner, the Frenchman didn’t just celebrate — he performed, borrowing Erling Haaland’s now-iconic robot pose with a grin that suggested confidence, cheek, and belonging. With Haaland watching on approvingly from the bench, Cherki’s imitation felt less like mockery and more like a statement: he is settling in, expressing himself, and beginning to carve out his own place in City’s star-studded cast.We review that plus preview the upcoming PL matches & a bit of AFCON, here on Just For Kicks! 

Mohamed Salah’s Anfield return was always going to be in the spotlight. After publicly clashing with Arne Slot, he came off the bench against Brighton, setting up a goal and earning wary applause from fans. His muted lap of honor hinted at tension, remorse, or both—was this the start of an apology or a farewell in disguise? Salah remains the heartbeat of Liverpool, but the cracks in the relationship are clear, leaving fans to wonder: can the king of Anfield mend fences, or are fans witnessing the end of his Liverpool story?That plus much more action & drama, here on Just For Kicks!

Real Madrid’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League didn’t just sting—it seemed to crack open the pressure cooker around Xabi Alonso, who now finds himself trying to steady a giant that’s suddenly stumbling. Injuries, missed chances and just two wins in eight have turned the Bernabéu’s usual roar into a restless murmur, even as stars like Bellingham, Courtois and Rodrygo rally around their coach. Alonso insists the dressing room is united, but the air feels charged: a club built on triumph is flirting with turbulence, and the question hanging over Madrid is whether this rough patch is merely a blip —or the start of something far more destabilizing.That plus other European action & Premier League previews on this episode of Just For Kicks!Photo: Kieran McManus/Shutterstock

Aston Villa delivered pure chaos and late-game magic, toppling Arsenal 2–1 in a thriller that blew the Premier League title race wide open. Villa Park erupted when Matty Cash smashed in the opener, but Arsenal clawed back as Leandro Trossard leveled the match and cranked up the tension. Just when it looked destined for a draw, Emiliano Buendía unleashed a stoppage-time dagger in the 95th minute, sending the stadium into bedlam and snapping Arsenal’s 11-game unbeaten run. It was Villa landing a knockout blow, Arsenal reeling from the hit, producing a finale that's the season's most dramatic so far.We break down the action and much more here on Just For Kicks!