They say every journey begins with a single step, but ours begins with a question—how many league titles does Arteta have to throw away before Arsenal realize he might not be The Guy? Three years, three failed attempts, and after last week’s loss to West Ham, we’re wondering if it’s time for a change in the Emirates dugout. We even play matchmaker, suggesting a few names who could finally get Arsenal over the line.

Meanwhile, over in Italy, Udinese’s Luca Lorenzo decided football is a dictatorship, not a democracy—stealing a penalty from his designated taker, scoring, and getting subbed off before the celebration dust even settled. A hero? A villain? Or just a man with a death wish?

Speaking of disasters, Ruben Amorim’s start at Manchester United has been anything but the fresh start the club needed. Eight losses in 15 games, just four wins, and an attack as toothless as a baby’s grin—are we already witnessing yet another doomed Old Trafford reign?

And finally, in Spain, Hansi Flick’s Barcelona are quietly cooking something special. Tactical fluidity, intelligent rotations, and the rise of Dani Olmo as the orchestrator of it all—could this be the dawn of something great?

From tactical breakdowns to outright football anarchy, Through Ball is here to make sense of the madness. Or at least, enjoy it.