The Premier League has a problem with VAR, and it’s not clear how it’s going to solve it. The figures show that VAR does it’s job. Since its implementation, close to 99% of refereeing decisions are correct compared to 91% before VAR. If that was the only effect it had on the game, it would
The last time Manchester City won at Anfield was in 2003. Midfielder Phil Foden was just two years old. He’s still a baby, at least in footballing terms, which is a scary prospect for the rest of the league. Phil Foden was sublime as Manchester City seized control of the Premier League title race with
It’s ludicrous to suggest that a game when Arsenal had two red cards was their best performance of the season. However, the 2 – 1 defeat to Wolves at Molineux probably was. Arsenal started in a confident mood, and had a Bukayo Saka goal disallowed early for a VAR offside call. They hit the bar
The appointment of Jose Mourinho as Tottenham Hotspur manager was one that raised a few eyebrows. The Portuguese looked to be finished in top level football after another patented Jose Mourinho implosion at Manchester United. After crashing and burning at Chelsea (twice) and United, his time in the Premier League was over. That Tottenham hired
There’s no question that Premier League football in empty stadiums is a hollow representation of the real thing. Whether your soundtrack is the surreal fake crowd noise or the echoing voices of the players, it’s impossible not to be struck by the relative flatness of football without the fans. The condensed schedule means that no
If you had said in 2016 that Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez would now be winding down their careers in relative obscurity, no one would have believed you. Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez joined Arsenal within a year of each other from Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively. Stars that the team sorely needed they nearly,
Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool looked like ‘us’ after they ended their 5 game winless streak in the league against Tottenham. Liverpool ran out 3 – 1 winners with goals from Roberto Firmino, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Sadio Mane. It could have been different, though. Spurs had a Son goal disallowed for a marginal offside after VAR
Thomas Tuchel will take charge of Chelsea for the first time when they play against Wolves at Stamford Bridge tonight. It’s a remarkably efficient managerial turnaround, even for Chelsea. Legendary ex player Frank Lampard was sacked on Monday. When the news was announced, Roman Abramovich released a personal statement, which is unprecedented. The Chelsea owner
Thomas Tuchel is set to take over at Stamford Bridge after club legend Frank Lampard was let go by Chelsea. Reports on Monday morning confirmed Lamapard’s dismissal after 18 months in charge and persistent doubts about him. Frank Lamard was fast tracked into the Chelsea job after a year as Derby manager. Despite failing to
Liverpool’s 68 game unbeaten run at Anfield came to an end when they lost 1 – 0 to Burnley on Thursday. The run, that spans nearly four years, was a crescendo of sorts to their recent poor form. Ashley Barnes’ penalty for Burnley was his 100th career goal and enough to defeat Liverpool on the night.
