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UCL conclusion to round of 16 vs. PSV, PL home to Chelsea, bouncing Dutchmen, match/tie terminology, muted celebrations, peak Sterling, controversial non-calls, a preview of what will be going on in the international game this week, and more!YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerHighlights:Arsenal vs. PSVArsenal vs. ChelseaLinks:Julian Alvarez penalty decision could spark law change; UEFA to discuss with FIFA, IFAB (The Athletic)Alternate Titles:Arsenal and Not ArsenalThe Bouncing DutchmenRainy Night in StokeI Don’t Need to Rip My Shirt OffDon’t Do ThatNo Gray AreaWho Else?Emirates DerbyNot Gonna Be EasyLondon DerbyYou Did Dodge a BulletOur Best XILet’s Go 4/4The Home of Lego

UCL round of 16 first leg at PSV, PL at Manchester United, a fun Messi ad, some Arsenal sporting director news, what to expect from this week's matches, and more!YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerHighlights:PSV vs. ArsenalManchester United vs. ArsenalLinks:Fútbol begins ad (YouTube)Andrea Berta reaches agreement to become Arsenal sporting director (The Athletic)Alternate Titles:One Goal Per WordDead RubberIt’s Only HalftimeFrank Sinatra Would ApproveRelieved, but SurprisedMakeup CallsNot a Fully Formed ArticleA Judgment Call

PL away match vs. Nottingham Forest, injury updates, an update on the search for a new sporting director, player of the half-match Calafiori, mental and fatigue factors plaguing the squad, a history of the Dallas/Fort Worth rivalry, the extra Champions League spot England could qualify for, and a discussion of free agency and how it affects transfers.YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerHighlights:Nottingham Forest vs. ArsenalLinks:Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli not expected back until April, says Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta (The Athletic)Arsenal plan to appoint new sporting director in March (The Athletic)The Pony Excess (Netflix)The Pony Excess (ESPN+)Alternate Titles:A Mental EffectIt Feels OverGo FrogsA Warm BodyWin the Next Game

PL home match vs. West Ham, MLS season opening, Arteta's lineup and substitutions, the red card given, Raya's role (and keeper kit clashing), and more!YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerHighlights:Arsenal vs. West HamAlternate Titles:What Other Way Is There?Two Weeks of Van Persie StoriesIt Wasn’t GoodScoring Goals is a Skill

EFL Cup Semi-Final Leg 2 at Newcastle, PL at Leicester City, some US Soccer and MLS developments, and for dessert, a peek at a few new MLS kits!YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerHighlights:Newcastle vs. ArsenalLeicester vs. ArsenalLinks:Move over, Major League Soccer. A rival top flight men's league is coming to the U.S. (The Athletic)Outrank Jersey (for kits of questionable status)MLS jersey Power Rankings: Who's the best dressed in 2025? (Miami 9; NYCFC 17; Houston 18)Alternate Titles:When You’re Hot, You’re HotJust Keep Winning

UCL League Phase conclusion at Girona, PL vs. Man. City, Lewis-Skelly red card news, MLS updates on NASL lawsuit and cup eligibility, January transfer updates, soccer jerseys in the wild, and more!YouTube Channel: @GoonerUView this episode on YouTubeSocial Links:InstagramTikTokThreadsTwitter/XFediverse: @goonerushow@threads.netDov on Twitter/XSign up for Zencastr using this SPECIAL LINK to support our show: https://zencastr.com/?via=goonerHighlights:Girona vs. ArsenalArsenal vs. Manchester CityLinks:Arsenal win appeal against Myles Lewis-Skelly's red card during Wolves victory (The Athletic)Manchester United complete Ayden Heaven signing from Arsenal (The Athletic)Kieran Tierney to stay at Arsenal for rest of season before joining Celtic in summer (The Athletic)NASL failed to prove USSF and MLS conspired against it, jury decides (The Athletic)North American cups: Where MLS teams will compete in 2025, qualification criteria (MLSSoccer.com)Titles:What It TakesKind of OffensivePartey Says NoFiring on All CylindersTook the Handbrake OffThe Good VarianceNo No, When I’m FinishedWe’ve Owed These Guys a BeatingCatharticWe Got What We NeededA Bit CookedMy My My My Girona