Jose Mourinho delivered a perfect putdown, Scott Parker needed a strepsil and there was an FA Cup shoot-out in the fog. Just another weekend on Planet Football.
The Premier League delivered too, with another Goal of the Season contender and one manager joining in the celebrations.
Here are 13 things we loved over the last weekend before November’s international break.
Another screamer from a modern-day Barclaysman.
“An absolutely INCREDIBLE goal, phenomenal!”
Diego Gomez, take a bow 🤯 https://t.co/YYCNwaxsVi
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 8, 2026
Box office whenever he’s rattled.
“More questions?” 😡
An explosive interview from Unai Emery! https://t.co/KRGYP7fi3h
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 8, 2026
Foggy penalty shoot-outs
These radio commentators are consummate professionals.
“Well we can’t see anything!” 🤣
This is how you commentate on a penalty shoot-out in the worst fog imaginable!
Great job @BBCRNS! 👏 https://t.co/VmqUFEF2Zi
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) November 7, 2026
Fast becoming one of our favourite players. Definitely one of the best Barrys.
Thierno Barry has bagged his second goal in four minutes to put Everton ahead! 🤯 https://t.co/8F5dYhSbLS
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 6, 2026
Somebody’s been watching Mourinho documentaries.
Oliver Glasner SPRINTED down the touchline to join in the team celebrations after Liam Delap’s goal 🔥 https://t.co/oFCAPWMlNF
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 7, 2026
Great stuff.
Really enjoyed McAtee explaining to the bloke in the front row that he couldn’t give him a hug because he’d get booked. pic.twitter.com/ySDLVixky5
— Nick Miller (@NickMiller79) November 7, 2026
Brutal.
José Mourinho on what he said to Valencia manager Javier Aguirre after the match: “Don’t be sad, because my players are much better than yours. The problem is not Aguirre. The truth is that Real Madrid’s players are very good.”
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What a way to seal a nine-goal thriller.
⚡️Alex Robertson’s thunderous strike seals victory for Cardiff City in the 90+5th minute
The Bluebirds win 5-4 🙌 pic.twitter.com/IKFc86uQhG
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) November 7, 2026
The best player Leeds have had since Raphinha.
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Mascot minute silence
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
Preston vs Southampton
7/11/26 https://t.co/EcdJxlHoqc
— Mascots Minute Silence (@MascotSilence) November 7, 2026
A title-winning goal for Boca Juniors, some longevity.
¡GOL DE ENNER VALENCIA PARA DARLE A BOCA EL 1-0 SOBRE EL FINAL Y ACARICIAR EL TÍTULO! ¡LOCURA EN LA BOMBONERA!
▶️ ESPN Premium | Suscribite al Pack Fútbol | #TorneoClausura 🇦🇷 https://t.co/jKhbnZLZrW
— ESPN Argentina (@ESPNArgentina) November 7, 2026
Three days at West Ham and he sounds like Dyche.
Scott speaks after today’s defeat. https://t.co/pfah7JpLIS
— West Ham United (@WestHam) November 7, 2026
Pick that one out.
This was an absolute BEAUTY of a free-kick from Cray Wanderers’ Alex Hernandez against Stockport County in the FA Cup 🚀🔥 https://t.co/h82lpVkoM0
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) November 8, 2026
Saved the best until last.
Dog nearly scores a header in an U-15 match in Brazil
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