13 things we loved this weekend: Balotelli, Guardiola, Vardy, Depay…

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Planet Football
4th November 2019

One of the most dramatic title races in recent history came to a conclusion this weekend in Sweden, while there was some lovely sh*thousing in the Premier League.

Just to give you a heads up, the final video will ensure you start your week on a bright note.

We’ve rounded up the best of the action on and off the pitch.

Bo Andersson

After Djurgården came back from 2-0 down to earn the point they needed to secure the Swedish title, the club’s sporting director fainted in the emotion of lifting the trophy.

Bosse Andersson svimmar av glädje! Men nu är allt ok efter lite vatten. pic.twitter.com/6V68gOiHt0

— Henrik Eriksson (@erikssonhenrik) November 2, 2019

Marinho

Excellent goal, even better celebration.

Jamie Vardy

Presumably this is an Eagle. Or a Seagull. Either way, it was to p*ss the Palace fans off. King of the WUMs.

…it’s Jamie Vardy’s totally normal celebration. pic.twitter.com/o17zkEDCG2

— MUNDIAL (@MundialMag) November 3, 2019

Ben Foster

So close to the gold standard for footballing novelties, a goalkeeper scoring, but he was denied by a great save from his opposite number.

Marcelo Lomba

Got the ball, ref.

Pep Guardiola

He might be one of the greatest managers in the world, but he can be an underrated shithouse too.

Southampton assistant manager held the ball to waste time when city were losing 1-0

So pep offered him the ball when city were 2-1 up.@ManCity pic.twitter.com/0MTLkDd5kg

— Emperor Guru Zeus. (@EmperorSheriff) November 2, 2019

Mario Balotelli

Well in, Mario.

And again

Really well in, Mario.

Mario Balotelli responded to the racist chants by kicking the ball into the stands.

His teammates and match officials convinced the striker to remain on the pitch. pic.twitter.com/vvzuY7oBHZ

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 3, 2019

Armando Izzo

Oh, mate. Mate.

Fallon d’Floor nominee – Armando Izzo (Torino) from r/soccer

Memphis Depay

This was his second. Clutch player.

Ciro Immobile

What a record.

147 games. 100 goals.

Ciro Immobile reaches his century for Lazio in ridiculously quick time. 🦅 pic.twitter.com/Ckye1hJoCX

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) November 3, 2019