Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action Liverpool look stronger at the back, youngsters shine for Brighton and Brentford, and James Trafford makes his England case with Leeds The Guardian - UK · Sep 21
Haaland goal should not have stood but VAR made the right call with Sunderland penalty Matt Donohue is only human and made a mistake, but, in general, referees have started well this season The Guardian - UK · Sep 14
Premier League’s Explanation for Arsenal Penalty Will Not Calm Mikel Arteta’s Rage The transcript between the match officials during Arsenal’s contentious trip to Sunderland has been released. Sports Illustrated · Sep 13
Scottish football needs more former players as referees and less paranoia Sean Murdoch's clanger convinced some St Mirren fans the former Dunfermline player had an agenda, but Graeme McGarry argues we need more former… The National (Scotland) · Jul 29
Roberto De Zerbi refused to be drawn on late penalty claim for Tottenham Spurs remain 17th and only two points above the Premier League bottom three. The Independent UK · May 19
The Tottenham penalty appeal involving Marc Cucurella explained as relegation battle reaches final day Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella was booked following an incident involving Micky van de Ven at a corner The Independent UK · May 19
Exactly What Harry Maguire Said to Earn Extra Ban—And How He Defended Himself The FA report laid out the version of events from both sides. Sports Illustrated · Apr 16
Man United to lodge formal complaint over ‘baffling’ penalty decisions United believe a series of decisions have gone against them in the Premier League this season, and were left furious by the 2-2 draw at Bournemouth The Independent UK · Mar 21
Furious Manchester United lodge formal complaint over 'baffling' refereeing in Bournemouth draw Amad Diallo denied a penalty by referee Stuart Attwell, and VAR did not overturn the decision Evening Standard · Mar 21
‘Mental’—Premier League Explain Decisions That Left Michael Carrick ‘Baffled’ Manchester United were on the end of some debatable refereeing decisions against Bournemouth on Friday. Sports Illustrated · Mar 21
Michael Carrick baffled and astonished by refereeing decisions at Bournemouth The visitors then felt aggrieved to be denied a second spot-kick. The Independent UK · Mar 20
Chelsea end wait for league win after João Pedro and Palmer sink Brentford Cole Palmer’s 76th-minute penalty sealed Chelsea’s 2-0 against Brentford and a first Premier League victory in six matches The Guardian - UK · Jan 17
Eddie Howe takes responsibility as Newcastle away-day woe continues at Brentford Newcastle have not won in their last nine Premier League away games stretching back to last season. The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025
Brentford beat 10-man Newcastle in chaotic and controversial encounter Igor Thiago’s double and Kevin Schade ensured another miserable away day for the Magpies, despite taking the lead. The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025
Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2025 Brentford 3-1 Newcastle: Late Igor Thiago goals give Bees victory Thiago scores penalty before adding another goal in stoppage time
The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2025 Oliver Glasner hails Crystal Palace for giving their fans ‘a moment for life’ The manager spoke of his pride after the FA Cup final win against Manchester City, saying: ‘You need someone who hugs you, so this is for the fans’
The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2025 Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio on target as Aston Villa leapfrog Brighton Marcus Rashford struck his third goal in two matches as Aston Villa boosted their Champions League hopes with a win over Brighton
The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025 Marcus Rashford scores first Premier League goal for Villa in win at Brighton .
The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2025 Ange Postecoglou’s lone crusade to save sanctity of English football Tottenham manager is questioning why nobody else is taking a stand against increasing role of technology in game
FourFourTwo · Jan 9, 2025 Ange Postecoglou explains why Lucas Bergvall CORRECTLY avoided a red card to score vital Carabao Cup goal Tottenham Hotspur boss Postecoglou defends big decision against Liverpool
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025 Liverpool will not use Spurs’ contentious winner as motivation – Virgil van Dijk Lucas Bergvall grabbed the winner for Spurs, moments after he avoided a second yellow card for a late tackle.
Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2025 Virgil van Dijk fumes over 'clear mistake' as Liverpool beaten in Tottenham semi-final opener Reds aggrieved Lucas Bergvall was on the pitch to score late winner after avoiding second yellow card just moments before
The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2025 Slot and Van Dijk criticise decision not to send off Bergvall before Spurs winner Arne Slot and Virgil van Djk bemoaned Liverpool’s ill fortune as they slipped to a last-gasp 1-0 defeat at Tottenham in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final
The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025 Ange Postecoglou not a fan of historic VAR announcement from Stuart Attwell Attwell gave the first in-stadium public announcement in English football after VAR ruled out Dominic Solanke’s goal.
Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2025 Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou issues passionate VAR warning after latest change in win over Liverpool Spurs boss believes football has changed more since introduced of VAR than in the previous 50 years