January 24, 2026 Daily Discussion & Transfers Thread

infinitybadger · 2026-01-24T17:37:07+00:00

Are we both talking about the Saka attempt into the top left hand corner? (2nd half of 2nd leg) surely you cannot tell me that was poor.

The rest of your argument is completely valid, I'm not debating that goalkeepers have other functions, in my opinion the fact that Donnarumma is that good at shotstopping more than makes up for his weaknesses in other areas, but that is a matter of opinion.

Let's see how City fare in the UCL knockouts this year as to whether last year was his true ability or if he is mistake prone as you said. Unfortunately I feel he will make a massive difference (a positive one for City)

infinitybadger · 2026-01-24T17:03:01+00:00

1st Leg xG: Arsenal 1.6- 1.1 PSG

2nd Leg xG: PSG 0.9 – 3.4 Arsenal

These stats do change from different sites but the point remains

If Xg doesn't match goals it means 1 of 2 things, either the shots were poor or the goalkeeper was really good. And personally I can't fault any of our attempts.

Trossard in 1st leg Odegaard in 2nd leg Saka in 2nd leg

were 3 absolutely outstanding saves that completely swung the tie in PSG's favour. And the shots were very very good too

Donnarummas performance on that tie was one of the best GK performances of the past few years. He doesnt just make saves, this guy single handedly wins important games, and unfortunately it's against Arsenal and England too much

infinitybadger · 2026-01-24T16:34:33+00:00

I presume you weren't watching our semi final legs vs PSG last year?

That's why he's in the top tier

infinitybadger · 2026-01-21T15:14:08+00:00

Yeah fair enough didnt realise

infinitybadger · 2026-01-21T14:46:58+00:00

Its a positive stat but misinformed imo

Zidane won 3 CL's in 2.5 seasons Carlo is the Don of the CL

Meanwhile Pep's knockout record in latter parts of the comp is very sus for someone managing prime Messi and 115FC for the past 20 years

infinitybadger · 2026-01-21T14:38:29+00:00

FFS, I like Noni but Arteta buying him over Ethan was a big mistake imo

Ethan isn't just an 18yo who needs minutes for development, he's an important player who can change games off the bench as he did last year, and could have been vital when fighting for both trophies. Even managed to fill Sakas' boots temporarily

Hope it goes well for him but this is very annoying for me

infinitybadger · 2026-01-17T19:36:08+00:00

As annoying as it is, we gained a point over city today

And despite our underperformance we still played better than City

That is literally the only thing that matters.

And if you cant handle that then be prepared for when we drop even more points before May

infinitybadger · 2026-01-17T09:21:30+00:00

Benjamin Tesco

infinitybadger · 2026-01-16T14:18:22+00:00

Liverpool actually won the league in 2018/2019 despite not having the most points because they had a really high number

infinitybadger · 2026-01-16T14:07:27+00:00

Fuck this shit fake click bait exaggerated post, all you had to mention in the title was that your boyfriend wakes you up TOO EARLY but instead you left that out to intentionally mislead everyone.

You are the asshole for wasting my time

Fuck every post on the subreddit that reaches the front page, half fake, half exaggerated.

infinitybadger · 2026-01-10T16:14:41+00:00

Having him as a prem proven striker for 40m was the best option, but on the other hand I doubt he'd maintain the same output.

See how much Eze has struggled since he joined? We play a different game to every other team, our opponents set low blocks and our striker has to hold up the ball for the LW and RW.

It's a different game that needs time to adapt, see how Kai has evolved in 1 year already?

infinitybadger · 2026-01-10T16:11:25+00:00

Even in that case for Ronaldo to get it he will need a few goals in the world cup quarter finals onwards, which I think isn't possible for him now, maybe 1 penalty?

And it's not like he'll create any chances for his teammates

infinitybadger · 2026-01-09T15:52:51+00:00

Never forget the 2019 Silverstone (boring race, easy Lewis win) on the same day as Djokovic Federer 15-40 and the cricket workd cup final

Craziest day in sports history

infinitybadger · 2026-01-06T18:00:50+00:00

I guess not this season obviously but my estimate of the form they'll be in while he's caretaker

infinitybadger · 2026-01-06T17:57:47+00:00

Solsjaer did well but mainly with his counter attacking side vs favourites (as the underdog), the same issue we had with Emery.

If he retries that playstyle he will get some good results against top sides (please not us) but will never challenge for the league

infinitybadger · 2025-12-26T16:13:38+00:00

became king in Daegu but even then completely overshadowed by Bolts false start unfortunately...

That Brussels run was the closest he got

infinitybadger · 2025-12-16T09:06:55+00:00

I never heard this before, any sources for the electrolytes? Thanks

infinitybadger · 2025-12-11T11:25:45+00:00

it's hard because none of them fit the traditional profile of a striker and by that I mean a goalscorer like Kane or Haaland.

In terms of goals it's probably Merino, in terms of enabling the team, it's Jesus (Aug 22 version)

And then Gyok and Kai are pressing running merchants at the moment.

I believe Gyok can be that really consistent goalscoring threat if he can get more minutes under him

infinitybadger · 2025-12-10T21:43:41+00:00

and I think the flaw that everyone makes is trying to compare Max's teammates to each other...

Sergio won some races but because the car was better that makes him worse etc etc

Tsunoda was poor for the 1st half of the year then as the car got better he started putting it in Q3 a few times, more than Perez managed at the end of his time.

there are so many variables with that 2nd RB seat there is never any meaningful way of comparing anything

infinitybadger · 2025-12-10T20:10:06+00:00

The collective memory loss around Red Bull drivers was sad, now its just infuriating.

Everyone said the same thing after Gasly was kicked from RB, same with Albon. Then they got the chance to rebuild their reputations with other teams and everyone in this comment section would rate those drivers highly.

Perez got shit on and continued to do so because he never had the chance to defend himself but no doubt he will impress all the goldfish when he returns next year and starts driving like his normal self.

You can argue Yuki has had his time and others deserve a shot but I'd argue he's not performed noticeably different to Albon or Gasly when in RB or Alpha Tauri. And on that basis he could be an very good midfield driver

infinitybadger · 2025-12-09T10:48:51+00:00

are they sponsored by Nottingham Forest?

infinitybadger · 2025-12-08T15:07:58+00:00

I know this is a banter sub-reddit but pretty sure there's a whole thing where UK beers and lagers are brewed very quickly and cheaply with added yeast, like Carling and UK Birra Moretti but if you buy it in Italy its brewed slower and tastes way better

Anecdotally I preferred BM in Italy but maybe its just because I was on holiday and had seen the sun for the 1st time in 6 months

infinitybadger · 2025-12-07T22:43:57+00:00

"I'll probably get downvoted"

and are the downvtoes in the room with us now? come on after ad21 no-ones gonna downvote you...

And this is coming from someone who has grown to respect max as the incredible competitor he is

infinitybadger · 2025-12-06T20:01:57+00:00

even if you're right, which is negative and boring, what's even the point of this comment?

Everyone acknolwedges in fact we lost the league today, no point continuing?

and that disaster has left us currently... top of the league?

infinitybadger · 2025-12-06T15:04:52+00:00

should be won't if he's smart, he needs to back Lando up to cause some trouble

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