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The Possession Paradox: Why the Premier League Moved Away From the Ball
In 2025-26, teams with less of the ball won more Premier League games than teams with more, for the first time in 20 seasons. Sheik's data case study on why, and how a club could have seen it coming.
Sheikh··10 min read - 02Podcast
'Pep Is Below Carrick, Solskjaer and Lampard' — The 115 Verdict + City Preview
Man City have finally been punished for the 115 charges, and we have emotions. What it cost Klopp's Liverpool, why we don't want the stripped titles, and a proper preview of City at Anfield.
JD (Jashadip), Sheikh, Jins, Vivek··3 min read - 03Podcast
Back to Slot Ball? | Liverpool 0-0 Fulham Post-Match Reaction
Nil-nil at Anfield against the side bottom of the table, four days after the Atlético high. JD calls it a return to Slot ball, and Vivek issues an ultimatum on Szoboszlai and Gravenberch.
JD (Jashadip), Sheikh, Jins, Vivek··4 min read - 04Podcast
First Champions League Win Under Iraola | Liverpool 2-1 Atlético
A third comeback in four games: Wirtz's best game in red, Araújo turning cult hero, and Mac Allister's answer to the contract snub. Plus Arbeloa returns to Anfield with Fulham.
JD (Jashadip), Sheikh, Jins, Vivek··4 min read - 05Podcast
First Win of the Season + The Gakpo REVELATION | Liverpool 2-0 Ipswich
Three points at last: Isak with two in nine minutes, Gakpo with two assists a week after nearly joining Man City, and Araújo quietly solving the right-back problem. Plus Atlético at Anfield.
JD (Jashadip), Sheikh, Jins, Vivek··4 min read