Premier League’s top two lose, mediocre Real
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Upsets were the theme of the European weekend with giants Arsenal, Real Madrid, Manchester City and Liverpool failing to score a single goal between them.
But, while the bigwigs were drawing blanks, there were plenty of plenty of highlights elsewhere including an absolute humdinger between Celta Vigo and Real Betis in LaLiga.
ESPN correspondents Julien Laurens, Mark Ogden, Alex Kirkland, James Tyler and Luis Miguel Echegaray break down the most interesting and important stuff you need to know about the weekend.
Jump to: Talking points | Best goals | Teams in trouble | MVP of the Weekend
Talking points
Everton do the unthinkable vs. Arsenal
There was much snickering and sarcasm during the week as Everton’s social media team posted footage of new manager Sean Dyche yelling words of encouragement while his players went through the agonizingly familiar bleep test four days before their huge game against Arsenal.
“No signings 31 days into one of the most important windows in recent history but here’s a video of the new manager in shorts and black trainers running the players…Everton that,” said one comment. “Yes, make them run. Haven’t done so all year!” joked another.
Well, no one’s laughing now as Everton — thanks to a perfectly organized, resilient and brave performance — defeated the leaders of the Premier League table, thus earning their first victory since Oct. 22.
Full-time SCENES! pic.twitter.com/OuKsq2RYUW
— Everton (@Everton) February 4, 2023
Quite simply, the Toffees fully earned their 1-0 win against Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal. Every single player worked extremely hard on that cold, unforgiving Goodison Park grass to ensure nothing was taken for granted and Arsenal never really got going, mainly because their opponents were ready to do almost anything for three points. The victory was thanks to obviously more than just a bleep test, but there is a nice metaphor here if you just allow it.
The bleep test represents commitment, fight and a need to push through…
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