Charlie

Arsenal scoring from corners this season

‘For the discerning obsessive’ feels about right for us

Now it’s Spurs…

That is a disastrous performance from Arsenal.

And frankly the scenes at the end smack of team who are losing their rag and feeling the fear.

Great point.

This is why Arsenal are top of the league; second best on an off night, but didn't lose.

how it started how it's going

Elena Rybakina becomes the woman with the highest winning percentage against world No. 1’s in the history of the WTA rankings.

Elena Rybakina - 60%

Serena Williams - 58.6%

Steffi Graf - 57.9%

Lindsay Davenport - 44.1%

Elina Svitolina - 43.8%

Justine Henin - 43.8%

Built different.

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This makes me ask the question. Which premier league teams would fail to finish top 24 in the UCL? I think there's a reasonable chance anyone finishing 10th or above could get 9 or more points from the UCL league phase.

Carlos Alcaraz. Mentality monster.

Alcaraz beats Zverev 6-4 7-6 6-7 6-7 7-5

Unbelievable.

Almost 5 and a half hours.

Zverev served for the match.

But cramps couldn’t beat him… and neither could Zverev.

Carlos is an Australian Open finalist.

He’s now reached the final of all 4 Slams.

✅8th Grand Slam final
✅6-0 in 2026

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It's Friday...*probably* the final Dreierpack for Jan, all about women's football.

The WSL, NWSL, Rodman, the World Cup 2027 all discussed...

> The $1m rule aimed to stop the WSL exodus.
lnkd.in/eEFQrfiP
> Brazil prep for 2027 World Cup
lnkd.in/eJH-mwDq
> WSL and player salaries
lnkd.in/euQRFkSB

Since her Grand Slam debut in 2012, only 3 women have won more women’s singles Major matches than Elina Svitolina.

Serena Williams - 159.

Madison Keys - 123.

Victoria Azarenka - 114.

𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚 - 𝟏𝟏𝟏.

Incredible.

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It's Friday...*probably* the final Dreierpack for Jan, all about women's football.

The WSL, NWSL, Rodman, the World Cup 2027 all discussed...

> The $1m rule aimed to stop the WSL exodus.
lnkd.in/eEFQrfiP
> Brazil prep for 2027 World Cup
lnkd.in/eJH-mwDq
> WSL and player salaries
lnkd.in/euQRFkSB

Got an article coming out about this tomorrow, quickly amended now…via my substack…

What will it all mean moving forward?

substack.com/@charliedear...

The greatest story you’ll read today 😂😂🫡

Forward it on for the betterment of mankind & also to get me into heaven

Really seeing how much is gone from fbref. Not just green bars and xG. Can’t even get aerials, recoveries, shot creation, pass types, number of touches, GK distribution, etc. Match logs are almost empty.

Just brutal. Pour one out.

Will be keeping a close eye on this one. Started to make noise in 2025. Great prospect.

Wow.

Arsenal still haven't gone consecutive games without a win all season.

Updated link with new tennis dreierpack 🎾

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Naomi Osaka makes a statement as she walks on court at the 2026 Australian Open.

One of the boldest fashion choices in tennis history.

WOW.

Bournemouth signing Vasco’s Rayan Vitor for €35m is this year’s ”annual excellent signing from Brazil.” This kid has it all to be a top, top talent In Europe.

People say Real Madrid doesn't make sense. They're wrong. Real Madrid makes sense if you understand it as a Florentino Perez-Carlo Ancelotti rom com. They were made for each other. Fate just keeps pulling them apart.

The Dreierpack is back. It’s all about the world of tennis with the court/side ‘pack’.

2/3 have launched.

> stat-line vs eye test - the players to watch on each surface
> 3 WTA favs NOT Sabalenka, Gauff or Swiatek
> 🔜 Australian Open trixie

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Chelsea have had five full-time managers and three interim coaches in the last six and a half years. Got to admire their optimism.

Another Friday, means another dreierpack. This time it's off-field business of football.

> A recent history, the brands disturbing the football scene in 2025
> The brand's staking their claim in 2026
> Why football stadia must offer more than just the 90 mins

Read all here lnkd.in/eQFx5PNG

Another Friday, means another dreierpack. This time it's off-field business of football.

> A recent history, the brands disturbing the football scene in 2025
> The brand's staking their claim in 2026
> Why football stadia must offer more than just the 90 mins

Read all here lnkd.in/eQFx5PNG

Nicolas Jackson bagged a brace in Senegal's AFCON opener.

He was one of three 'nine-dogs' I profiled in my first dreierpack, right here...

charliedear.substack.com/p/nine-dogs-...