EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 50 MIN
THE EMIRATES HEIST: The 2017 Curse is Broken! | Arsenal 2-3 Man Utd
from FootballOrNothing · host Rahul Luthra, Ritesh Bhatt
The streak is over. For the first time since Jesse Lingard’s infamous "dancefloor" performance in 2017, Manchester United have walked out of the Emirates with all three points in the Premier League.In this emotional rollercoaster of an episode, your host Ritesh is joined by co-host Rahul to conduct a painful post-mortem of a match that saw Arsenal surrender control, a lead, and perhaps a bit of their title-race sanity.To help (or hinder) the process, we’ve brought on Faizal and Prashant—two Manchester United fans who are currently enjoying the view from the Top 4.What we discuss: * The Tactical Collapse: How did a dominant start and a Martinez own goal turn into a 2-3 nightmare? * The Carrick Effect: Is Michael Carrick actually cooking, or did Arsenal just hand him the keys to the kitchen? * The Individual Moments: We break down Mbeumo’s clinical finish, Patrick Dorgu’s impact, and that soul-crushing Matheus Cunha winner just minutes after Merino’s equalizer. * The 2017 Hoodoo: Why did the fortress crumble now, after nine years of dominance? * The Road to Elland Road: With the lead at the top shrinking, we look ahead to the Leeds game. Is it a "must-win" or a "must-not-collapse"?Whether you’re a Gooner looking for a therapy session or a United fan looking to rub it in, this is the only breakdown you need.
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The streak is over. For the first time since Jesse Lingard’s infamous "dancefloor" performance in 2017, Manchester United have walked out of the Emirates with all three points in the Premier League.In this emotional rollercoaster of an episode, your host Ritesh is joined by co-host Rahul to conduct a painful post-mortem of a match that saw Arsenal surrender control, a lead, and perhaps a bit of their title-race sanity.To help (or hinder) the process, we’ve brought on Faizal and Prashant—two Manchester United fans who are currently enjoying the view from the Top 4.What we discuss: * The Tactical Collapse: How did a dominant start and a Martinez own goal turn into a 2-3 nightmare? * The Carrick Effect: Is Michael Carrick actually cooking, or did Arsenal just hand him the keys to the kitchen? * The Individual Moments: We break down Mbeumo’s clinical finish, Patrick Dorgu’s impact, and that soul-crushing Matheus Cunha winner just minutes after Merino’s equalizer. * The 2017 Hoodoo: Why did the fortress crumble now, after nine years of dominance? * The Road to Elland Road: With the lead at the top shrinking, we look ahead to the Leeds game. Is it a "must-win" or a "must-not-collapse"?Whether you’re a Gooner looking for a therapy session or a United fan looking to rub it in, this is the only breakdown you need.
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