Premier League Discussion


Gyokeres shines as Arsenal squeeze past Slavia Praha
Arsenal extended their unbeaten run in this season’s UEFA Champions League campaign with an edgy 1-2 victory over Czech Republic outfit, Slavia Praha.
The Gunners took the lead in Prague just nine minutes into the game, via a right-footed strike from within the 18-yard area, doing enough to hold off the defender and slot past the keeper into the bottom right corner. Viktor Gyokeres with the assist, after some great hold-up play.

Are Spurs Actually Back?
Three Premier League wins in a row for Tottenham.
After such a horrible start to the season, they’ve now beaten Coventry, Chelsea and Crystal Palace on the bounce, and that’s their first run of three straight league wins in 616 days.

The Sack Race - Who Will Be First To Go?
Pierre Sage and Michael Carrick are both under mounting pressure at their clubs. For Sage, performances have been strong in spells but results have not been good enough. For United, it's been a dismal start to the season.
United are more cutthroat in these situations, but will they jump the gun on a club legend. Palace stuck by Oliver Glasner and that worked out.

City Finally Slip Up!
Well then… Villa have just beaten Man City 2-1.
City’s perfect league start is gone, and suddenly Arsenal have a big opportunity against Everton this afternoon.

Just How Bad Do Things Look for Spurs Right Now?
Six games, no wins and just three points. Tottenham needed a late equaliser with 10 men just to take a point from Manchester United yesterday.
After finishing 17th in each of the last two seasons, it’s becoming harder to just dismiss as another poor start.

How Different Will the Premier League Table Look by November's international break?
The Premier League (finally) returns next weekend, Another round of five fixtures before the next international break on November 9th...
Right now, the top four is:

What Should Manchester City’s Punishment Be?
After years of waiting, reports say Manchester City have been found guilty on the vast majority of the Premier League charges against them, although the case is now expected to move into an appeal process.
If that verdict is ultimately upheld, the Premier League has a wide range of possible sanctions available, from fines and points deductions all the way up to expulsion from the competition.

Five Premier League Games In: Who Do You Like the Look of So Far?
With the first stretch of Premier League football done before the international break... what are your thoughts so far?
Manchester City have made a perfect start with five wins from five and sit three points clear at the top, but they don't look untouchable (perhaps that's just the perspective of an Arsenal fan).
Brighton and Brentford are up to their tricks and head into the international break with spots in the top four, whilst Leeds, Everton and Liverpool are all unbeaten alongside City and Brentford.

Premier League Refereeing: What Needs to Change?
Feels like we’re having the same refereeing debates every week at the moment.
VAR, consistency, what actually counts as a red card, how long decisions take, the standard of on-field calls... everyone seems to have a different idea of where the biggest problem is.

Should Gabriel Have Been Sent Off Against Chelsea?
One of the big talking points from Arsenal v Chelsea.
Gabriel caught Emi Martínez in the head with his boot during a scramble in the box. VAR checked it, but decided it was a genuine attempt to play the ball and not serious foul play, so no red card was given.
