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Brentford and Liverpool YouTubers react to a 1-2 at the Gtech

Brentford and Liverpool YouTubers react to a 1-2 at the Gtech

Liverpool fan YouTubers react to a 2-1 win at Brentford: Isak's 70th-minute winner on his return, and Brentford down to nine. Six directory channels react to Brentford 1-2 Liverpool at the Gtech Community Stadium (Premier League, Sat 17 Oct 2026, 15:00 BST). Keane Lewis-Potter headed Brentford ahead on 44 minutes, moments after a Liverpool penalty for a challenge on Alexis Mac Allister was overturned following a VAR check. Yehor Yarmoliuk was sent off in first-half stoppage time for a headbutting action on Jérémy Jacquet. Víctor Muñoz equalised on 62 minutes from a Florian Wirtz pass and Alexander Isak, back from a thigh problem, scored the winner on 70. Vitaly Janelt was sent off for a second yellow in stoppage time. Dominik Szoboszlai and Jeremie Frimpong both went off injured. It was Brentford's first defeat of the season, and Liverpool climbed above them into fifth.

2026-10-18

YouTubers react to the Rio Ferdinand v SaeedTV Instagram row

YouTubers react to the Rio Ferdinand v SaeedTV Instagram row

Directory channels react to the Instagram exchange between Rio Ferdinand and SaeedTV, reported on Sat 17 Oct 2026 by the Daily Mail, the Mirror and GiveMeSport. After Ferdinand shared a picture with Michael Carrick, Saeed commented 'Stop yapping and call out the owners!' and Ferdinand replied with a remark about Saeed's body, which the Daily Mail and Mirror describe as a "fat-shaming" row. Saeed answered in a 15-minute video, 'Exposing Rio Ferdinand!'. No response or apology from Ferdinand appears in the reporting we've read. All reactions are attributed to the creators; Staffy TV and TurkishLDN say they are friends of Saeed.

2026-10-17 · Man United

Everton and Chelsea YouTubers react to a 0-2 at the Hill Dickinson

Everton and Chelsea YouTubers react to a 0-2 at the Hill Dickinson

Six directory channels react to Everton 0-2 Chelsea at the Hill Dickinson Stadium (Premier League, Sat 17 Oct 2026, 12:30 BST). Pedro Neto scored 43 seconds into the second half and in the 90th minute, his first Premier League brace. It was Chelsea's first league clean sheet since January, their first win at Everton since August 2022, and Everton's first league defeat of the season. Emi Martinez was stretchered off after a collision with Jarrad Branthwaite and taken to hospital for tests; Xabi Alonso said he left the stadium conscious. Mike Penders made his Premier League debut. Morgan Rogers, already booked, avoided a second yellow for a first-half challenge on James Garner after a VAR check. Chelsea host Spurs next; Everton go to Arsenal.

2026-10-17

Leeds YouTubers react as Farke agrees a new deal in principle

Leeds YouTubers react as Farke agrees a new deal in principle

Five directory channels react to the report (The Athletic, Fri 16 Oct 2026) that Daniel Farke and Leeds United have reached an agreement in principle on a new contract running to 2029. Paperwork is still to be finalised and signed; Leeds declined to comment and nothing is official yet. Farke's current deal expires next summer. Leeds are seventh, beaten once in six, before hosting Manchester United at Elland Road on Sunday 18 October (14:00 BST). In his pre-match press conference (BBC Sport) Farke defended Michael Carrick and quoted Elvis: 'a little less conversation, a little more action.'

2026-10-17 · Leeds United

Chelsea YouTubers react as Reece James faces three months out

Chelsea YouTubers react as Reece James faces three months out

Six directory channels react to Reece James's knee surgery. Chelsea confirmed on Friday 16 Oct 2026 that the captain had 'successful minor knee surgery' after an injury in training, which kept him out of Saturday's 5-1 win over Bournemouth. Sky and BBC Sport report he is expected to be out for around three months. Xabi Alonso (BBC Sport): 'We won't set timelines... It's not going to be short. Whether it's before or after Christmas then time will tell.' Chelsea visit Everton on Saturday lunchtime.

2026-10-16 · Chelsea

United YouTubers react as Martinez apologises after his board outburst

United YouTubers react as Martinez apologises after his board outburst

Six directory channels react to Lisandro Martinez's apology. After criticising Manchester United's hierarchy and technical director Jason Wilcox following the 2-0 Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid (Tue 13 Oct 2026), Martinez issued a clarifying statement on Wednesday, then met Wilcox, CEO Omar Berrada and head coach Michael Carrick on Thursday 15 Oct and apologised for expressing himself 'at a time and place that perhaps were not the right ones'. BBC Sport understands he was fined; the club considers the matter closed. United (13th, six points from six league games) visit Leeds United on Sunday at 14:00 UK time; Carrick holds a press conference on Friday. Martinez's deal expires next summer with a 12-month club option undecided.

2026-10-16 · Man United

Liverpool YouTubers react to a 6-3 win at LASK

Liverpool YouTubers react to a 6-3 win at LASK

Six directory channels react to LASK 3-6 Liverpool (Wed 14 Oct 2026, Raiffeisen Arena, Champions League league phase). Ronald Araújo (22'), Bradley Barcola (24', 37', 66' — first professional hat-trick and first Liverpool goals), Jeremie Frimpong (51') and Lewis Koumas (72') scored for the Reds; Robert Ljubicic (63') and Florian Flecker (74', 77') replied for LASK. Barcola ended a six-game drought since his move from PSG. Andoni Iraola rested Virgil van Dijk and Alexis Mac Allister; the three LASK goals came after Van Dijk and Joe Gomez were introduced at centre-back.

2026-10-15 · Liverpool

City and PSG YouTubers react to a 2-4 at the Etihad

City and PSG YouTubers react to a 2-4 at the Etihad

Six directory channels react to Manchester City 2-4 Paris Saint-Germain (Wed 14 Oct 2026, Etihad, Champions League league phase matchday two). Désiré Doué (13'), Ousmane Dembélé (15') and Vitinha (32') put PSG three up by half-time; Maghnes Akliouche made it 4-1 on 62 minutes after a Gianluigi Donnarumma error. Erling Haaland scored on 53 and 75 after Enzo Maresca's three half-time changes, and Donnarumma saved Ferran Torres' stoppage-time penalty. It is City's first defeat of the season, with Pep Guardiola watching from the stands.

2026-10-15 · PSG

United YouTubers react as Martinez calls out the board after a 2-0 in Madrid

United YouTubers react as Martinez calls out the board after a 2-0 in Madrid

Six directory channels react to Atletico Madrid 2-0 Manchester United (Tue 13 Oct, Metropolitano, Champions League league phase matchday two) and Lisandro Martinez's post-match attack on the club's hierarchy and technical director Jason Wilcox. Pablo Barrios scored in the first minute, Leny Yoro was sent off after a VAR review on 74 minutes and Ademola Lookman added the second on 79. United are five games without a win under Michael Carrick.

2026-10-14 · Man United

City and PSG YouTubers preview Wednesday night at the Etihad

City and PSG YouTubers preview Wednesday night at the Etihad

Six directory channels ahead of Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain (Wed 14 Oct, 20:00 BST / 21:00 CEST, Etihad, Champions League league phase matchday two). City have won eight from eight under Maresca, including 2-0 at Porto on matchday one; PSG, winners in 2025 and 2026, opened with a 6-1 over Slovan Bratislava. Pep Guardiola is back at the Etihad for the first time since leaving.

2026-10-13

Coventry and Newcastle YouTubers react to a 4-1 at the CBS Arena

Coventry and Newcastle YouTubers react to a 4-1 at the CBS Arena

Six directory channels on Coventry City 4-1 Newcastle (Mon 12 Oct, CBS Arena): Rudoni 6' pen, Cherif 48', Botman 70', Simms 81', Mfuni 86'. Coventry's first top-flight home win in 25 years lifts them to 14th; Newcastle miss a shot at fourth and stay 11th. Toon rooms call it embarrassing; Sky Blue rooms call it a statement.

2026-10-13

Liverpool and City YouTubers react to a 0-3 at Anfield

Liverpool and City YouTubers react to a 0-3 at Anfield

Six directory channels on Liverpool 0-3 Man City (Sun 11 Oct, Anfield): Gravenberch sent off 62', then Haaland 65', Doku 68', Cherki 78'. City's first game since the 114-charge guilty verdict, which they have appealed. Liverpool rooms split between blaming Kavanagh and blaming a collapse; City rooms say they walked into the fire and put it out.

2026-10-12

Everton YouTubers react as Hull hold them to a 2-2 at the MKM

Everton YouTubers react as Hull hold them to a 2-2 at the MKM

Six directory channels on Hull City 2-2 Everton (Sun 11 Oct, MKM Stadium): Gelhardt 48', Dewsbury-Hall 55', Thierno Barry 68', Belloumi 74' off the bench. Everton unbeaten in six but every Everton room calls it two points dropped; the Hull pod went in relaxed and Jakirovic said a point is good.

2026-10-11 · Everton