Carrick on the brink, Jackson ends City’s run, and Spurs singe the Blues | Football Weekly

The Guardian Football · 2026-10-26
Carrick on the brink, Jackson ends City’s run, and Spurs singe the Blues | Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barney Ronay, John Brewin and Philippe Auclair to dissect the weekend’s Premier League drama. Michael Carrick’s position at Middlesbrough is under intense scrutiny after another disappointing result, with the panel debating whether he can turn things around. Meanwhile, Nicolas Jackson’s standout performance helped Chelsea end Manchester City’s unbeaten run, a result that could reshape the title race. Tottenham’s victory over Chelsea—described as ‘singeing the Blues’—adds further intrigue to the top-four battle. The panel also touches on other key fixtures and what these results mean for the season ahead. With managerial pressure mounting and the title race tightening, every point now carries extra weight. The coming weeks will reveal whether these are mere blips or turning points.