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Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 49m

Arsenal look head & shoulders above everyone else at the moment. Best defence & depth to the squad. Still lack an elite goal scorer, but have enough goals in the rest of the team.

It's Arsenal's Premier League title to lose - if Arteta can't win it from here he's going to be in a lot of trouble.

Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 54m

Konsa has always been a great defender, but this season has stepped up again and is now playing at an elite level. Looks absolutely world class on current form.

Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 4d

Pleased to see Anthony Gordon starting to fulfil his potential. He's a real throw back footballer. A talented player, with pace to burn & occasional red mist makes him someone worth watching in an age of polished pros. Could easily see him mixing it in the 80/90s. He even has the right hair. #nufc 😎

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Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 4d

Seems entirely possible that all 6 English teams could all end up in the to 8 places in the Champions League group stages. #UCL 😎

Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 6d

I guess from his point of view he is never going to turn down the opportunity and must believe he has what it takes.

Hopefully he fares better than Michael Beale who was another good coach, but struggled to turn things around when the form dipped.

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Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 6d

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I mean we're all Hearts fans this season aren't we?

Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 6d

I feel for West Ham fans. Boycott the game & it's negative for the team. Boycott merchandise/spending in the stadium and you hurt PSR + is negative for the team.

Unfortunately fans have very little say over the owners & only hope to maybe force a sale will be to the detriment of results. #whubre 😎

Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 6d

Danny Rohl looks like a really good appointment for Rangers. Comes very highly regarded by Sheffield Wednesday fans & appears to be an excellent coach. The BIG question will be whether he can handle the pressure at a club with expectation and exposure that a club like Rangers brings? #rockandrohl 😎

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Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 6d

This is basically what everyone expected to happen once Klopp left.

Was last season just Klopp's squad and Slots approach creating a perfect storm?

Slot now needs to prove he can quickly mould his own team and that he was not just hanging on Klopp's legacy. #coattails 😎

Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 6d

People seem surprised that Liverpool are not as good as they were last season?

Losing key players ☑️
New players trying to gel together ☑️
Salah/VvD not reaching the unbelievable standards of 24/25 ☑️
Allison out injured ☑️
Isak no pre-season ☑️

All the above points to a tough season. #transition 😎

Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 6d

People seem surprised that Liverpool are not as good as they were last season?

Losing key players ☑️
New players trying to gel together ☑️
Salah/VvD not reaching the unbelievable standards of 24/25 ☑️
Allison out injured ☑️
Isak no pre-season ☑️

All the above points to a tough season. #transition 😎

Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 6d

It seems that Sean Dyche has taken over from Sam Allardyce as the go-to manager when teams are in trouble and need a safe pair of hands to stay in the Premier League. #BigSean #NFFC 😎

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Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 6d

Just seen back the Buendia goal Vs Spurs. Up there as a contender for goal of the season. Lovely volleyed pass from Cash, incredible two touches from Digne and then a classy finish from Buendia. #golazo #avfc 😎

Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 7d

Liverpool right to be a frustrated that the game wasn't stopped for a head injury. Having said that, it's hard for the ref when the move evolves so quickly after Mac Allister goes down.

Great finish from Mbuemo. 1-0.

#calmness #livmun 😎

Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 7d

United will be within 2 points of Liverpool, and 1 point off the Champions League places, if they can win today. #BigGame 😎

Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 7d

It was surprising to see Bentancur score against Villa after Matty Cash fouled him and ended his career 2 years ago. #boo #avfc 😎

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Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 7d

Interesting to see who Forest can get in to replace Postecoglou. For a club flirting with PSR issues sacking two managers isn't a great play and the problem they now have, after a chaotic few months, is that they will need to pay a premium salary to attract someone with pedigree. #tricky #nffc 😎

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Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 8d

It can't be underestimated the job that Iraola is doing at Bournemouth. To lose Huijsen, Zabarnyi and Kerkez to elite clubs in the summer, and then after 8 games be sitting in the Premier League top 4 is an incredible effort.

#crybou #cherries 🍒

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Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 8d

Fulham v Arsenal is a classic Saturday evening game that you assume the Gunners will win, forget it's happening, then check the score later and find that they've had a man sent off and lost 2-0.

Big day for Arteta's men to prove their title credentials and go back to the top.

#fulars

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Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 8d

Pep is quietly building the next Man City iteration. Having the beast that is Haaland up top makes the process much easier, but PEP3.0 is looking like it could be a real threat this season.

#city #mcieve

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Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 8d

Must have seen my post. #AngeGone 😎

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 8d

Chelsea on the other hand look like genuine title contenders. Neto is such a good player - he does not get the plaudits he deserves. #nfoche 😎

Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 8d

No way this Forest team should be as poor as they are. They have good players, but are completely bereft of confidence and don't look like they believe the game plan. Ange appointment looks like a poor fit for this squad. Not sure he'll make it to the 2nd season trophy with this team! #nfoche 😎

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Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 8d

Amorim really should be given time at Manchester United. They have been an absolute basket case and in a downward trajectory since Fergie left. Amorim has a philosophy and needs time to build it. Zero point in changing manager and starting again just for the same cycle to repeat. #stability #mufc 😎

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Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 8d

Wishing a happy Premier League Football is Back from International Break Day to all who celebrate. #epl 😎

Alex Leach @alexleachmanager.bsky.social · 9d

Starmer wading in on the Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv decision is daft. Right or wrong, the decision was based on expert advice from West Midlands Police/Safety Advisory Group. Politicians making it a top headline seems like a surefire way to make this a bigger issue & stir up hostility. #silly 😎

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