Upsets, Meltdowns, And Mercy Kicks
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We trade a weekend of strange results for clear takeaways: selection bravery beats reputation, and November exposes single-gear teams. Chelsea edge Spurs, Palace punch above their weight, USL signals pro/rel intent, and the FCS blows up the bracket with a signature upset.
• Chelsea’s shape outworks Spurs’ caution
• Palace’s pressing and cup bite unsettle bigger clubs
• City’s overreliance on Haaland flagged again
• Wolves’ vacancy and manager profiles assessed
• Europe’s midweek stress tests and form checks
• USL hires Tony Scholes to drive promotion-relegation
• Premier League playoffs debate squarely tackled
• FCS: Indiana State stuns SDSU, ranking ripples
• Tarleton-ACU thriller, Youngstown State’s warning shot
• Next week’s FCS slate and live-watch candidates
• NHL notes: Ducks grow up, Rangers start hot
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