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Leeds United's Patrick Bamford in action against Arsenal in the Premier League on November 22, 2020
Premier League roundup: Nicolas Pepe sees red but Arsenal hold on for draw at Leeds United
Five minutes into the second half Nicolas Pepe squared up to Ezgjan Alioski and pushed his head into the Leeds winger's.
Nov 22, 18:51
Patrick Bamford scores a disallowed goal for Leeds against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on November 7, 2020
Keith Hackett believes VAR is "trying to make excuses for its use"
This weekend's Premier League action saw yet more controversial calls.
Nov 9, 16:57
Patrick Bamford scores a disallowed goal for Leeds against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on November 7, 2020
The weekend's VAR incidents: Patrick Bamford's offside arm and handball debates
The Leeds striker had a goal ruled out after VAR ruled he was offside.
Nov 9, 14:27
Anthony Taylor has words with Pep Guardiola during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on January 3, 2019
Anthony Taylor to referee UEFA Super Cup in front of up to 20,000 fans in Budapest
The Manchester-based official will oversee the showpiece clash between Bayern Munich against Sevilla in Hungary.
Sep 23, 13:05
Nathan Ake celebrates scoring for Bournemouth on February 1, 2020
Ten-man Bournemouth hold on for crucial win over Aston Villa
The Cherries made it back-to-back league wins thanks to first-half goals from Philip Billing and Nathan Ake.
Feb 1, 17:10
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp before the match on December 7, 2019
Jurgen Klopp insists "brilliant" 2019 is no longer important
Sadio Mane's first-half goal was enough for Liverpool to record their 18th Premier League win in 19 matches this season.
Dec 30, 09:22
Sadio Mane celebrates scoring for Liverpool on December 29, 2019
Sadio Mane wins it for Liverpool as Wolves denied by VAR
Wolves had a Pedro Neto equaliser chalked off by the review system, which made other important calls.
Dec 29, 18:44
Antonio Rudiger in action for Chelsea on November 4, 2018
Cesar Azpilicueta confirms Antonio Rudiger racism allegations
Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta confirms that teammate Antonio Rudiger approached him after allegedly hearing Tottenham Hotspur fans racially abuse him on Sunday
Dec 22, 23:25
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates after the match against on Tottenham on December 4, 2019
FA to investigate racist abuse allegations during Manchester derby
A video circulating on social media appeared to show a fan aiming monkey chants towards Manchester United players.
Dec 8, 11:32
Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019
Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial score as Manchester United win at Etihad Stadium
Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial score the goals as Manchester United record a 2-1 win over Manchester City in Saturday's Manchester derby.
Dec 7, 19:24
Crystal Palace's Jeffrey Schlupp celebrates scoring their first goal with Wilfried Zaha and Luka Milivojevic on December 3, 2019
Ten-man Crystal Palace beat Bournemouth to move up to fifth
The substitute scored a late winner at home to Bournemouth.
Dec 3, 22:06
Antonio Candreva celebrates scoring for Inter Milan on October 23, 2019
Lautaro Martinez, Antonio Candreva on target as Inter defeat Dortmund
The win leaves Inter level on four points with Dortmund at the halfway point of qualifying.
Oct 23, 22:31
Paris Saint-Germain's Angel Di Maria scores against Real Madrid in the Champions League on September 18, 2019
Angel Di Maria scores twice as Paris Saint-Germain beat Real Madrid
Angel Di Maria scores twice as Paris Saint-Germain record a 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Sep 18, 21:51
Arsenal manager Unai Emery pictured on May 5, 2019
Arsenal's top-four hopes over after Brighton & Hove Albion draw
Arsenal's hopes of finishing in the top four of the Premier League table are effectively ended by a 1-1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium.
May 5, 18:23
Benfica's Joao Felix celebrates scoring their second goal against Frankfurt on April 11, 2019
Record-breaking wonderkid Joao Felix helps Benfica put one foot in semi-finals
Teenager becomes youngest player to net a Europa League treble.
Apr 11, 22:37
Manchester City players celebrate the opening goal against Brighton in their FA Cup semi-final on April 6, 2019
Quadruple-chasing Manchester City edge into FA Cup final
Manchester City take a significant step towards a potential quadruple by edging to a 1-0 win over Brighton which seals their place in the FA Cup final.
Apr 6, 19:25
Aaron Ramsey celebrates after opening the scoring in Arsenal's Premier League clash with Newcastle United on April 1, 2019
Arsenal brush aside Newcastle United to move into third place
Aaron Ramsey and Alexandre Lacazette strike as Arsenal beat Newcastle United 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium to move up to third in the Premier League.
Apr 1, 21:51
Exasperated Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at a press conference on October 1, 2018
Manchester City boss Guardiola formally warned over referee comments
Guardiola escaped a charge because of the nature of his comments and the fact this was a first offence.
Nov 21, 13:45
City players argue with Anthony Taylor after Fabian Delph is sent off during the FA Cup game between Wigan Athletic and Manchester City on February 19, 2018
Taylor to referee clash between Manchester rivals
The 40-year-old, an Altrincham fan, has been involved in previous controversial moments during games involving both clubs.
Nov 6, 18:04
Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez celebrates after scoring the winner against Newcastle United on October 6, 2018
Alexis Sanchez completes comeback to spare Manchester United blushes
Manchester United come from two goals down to beat Newcastle United 3-2 with a stunning second-half comeback at Old Trafford to ease the pressure on Jose Mourinho.
Oct 6, 19:27
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson on August 26, 2018
Roy Hodgson: 'Etienne Capoue tackle affected Wilfried Zaha'
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson admits that Wilfried Zaha was affected by a poor challenge from Etienne Capoue in the early stages of their clash with Watford.
Aug 26, 19:38
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson waves to the crowd after the match against West Bromwich Albion on May 13, 2018
Roy Hodgson "not happy" with Etienne Capoue tackle on Wilfried Zaha
Roy Hodgson thinks that Crystal Palace were "unlucky" in their 2-1 loss at Watford on Sunday and expresses his unhappiness with Etienne Capoue's foul on Wilfried Zaha.
Aug 26, 16:12
Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League semi-final game between Liverpool and Roma on April 24, 2018
Dermot Gallagher praises referee for booking Liverpool's Mohamed Salah
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher praises referee Anthony Taylor for booking Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah for diving against Chelsea.
May 7, 17:24
City players argue with Anthony Taylor after Fabian Delph is sent off during the FA Cup game between Wigan Athletic and Manchester City on February 19, 2018
Wigan Athletic fined for pitch invasion after FA Cup win over Manchester City
Wigan Athletic are hit with a £12,500 fine for a pitch invasion by fans following their FA Cup fifth-round home win over Manchester City.
Apr 26, 20:04
Arsene Wenger and his backroom staff in despair during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester City on March 1, 2018
Arsene Wenger unhappy with "very bad" VAR decision
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists that the decision to delay introducing VAR for at least another year is "very bad" for the Premier League.
Apr 15, 19:22
Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Davy Propper in action during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester City on August 12, 2017
Brighton & Hove Albion contest Davy Propper red card
Brighton & Hove Albion lodge an appeal to have Davy Propper's red card against Huddersfield Town overturned.
Apr 10, 17:23
Marco Asensio in action during the friendly between Italy under-21s and Spain under-21s on March 27, 2017
Spain put six goals past Argentina in Madrid
Spain continue their preparations for the 2018 World Cup with a thumping 6-1 win over Argentina in the Spanish capital.
Mar 27, 22:24
Neil Warnock poses with his Championship manager of the month award for August 2017
Neil Warnock: 'Big-timers like Manchester City get away with it'
Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock blasts the behaviour of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during the club's FA Cup defeat to Wigan Athletic.
Feb 20, 14:55
Wigan Athletic manager Paul Cook pictured on January 17, 2018
Wigan boss Paul Cook: 'No problem with Pep Guardiola over tunnel scuffle'
Wigan Athletic boss Paul Cook insists that there are "no problems" with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola following the pair's tunnel bust-up.
Feb 19, 22:42
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Will Grigg shatters Manchester City's quadruple hopes
Will Grigg's late winner sees Wigan Athletic record a memorable 1-0 victory over 10-man Manchester City in the fifth round of the FA Cup at the DW Stadium.
Feb 19, 21:50
Jose Mourinho applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'VAR went against protocol'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho claims that the use of VAR during his side's FA Cup win over Huddersfield Town "went against protocol".
Feb 17, 22:06
Kevin De Bruyne celebrates with teammates after scoring an equaliser during the EFL Cup game between Manchester City and Bristol City on January 9, 2018
Sergio Aguero spares Manchester City blushes
Sergio Aguero scores a 92nd-minute winner to fire Manchester City into a 2-1 first-leg lead over Bristol City in the EFL Cup semi-finals.
Jan 9, 21:42
Middlesbrough's Ben Gibson and Swansea City's Leroy Fer during the Premier League match on April 2, 2017
Swansea City win appeal against Leroy Fer red card
Swansea City win their appeal against the red card shown to midfielder Leroy Fer in Saturday's goalless draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Jan 9, 17:52
Leroy Fer in action for Swansea City on October 1, 2016
Swansea City to appeal red card handed to Leroy Fer in FA Cup
Swansea City decide to appeal the red card handed to midfielder Leroy Fer in the FA Cup tie with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday afternoon.
Jan 8, 13:29
Chelsea's Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Dermot Gallagher: 'Chelsea's Eden Hazard deserved to win penalty against Arsenal'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that the referee was right to give Chelsea a penalty against Arsenal for a foul on Eden Hazard.
Jan 4, 11:43
Ashley Young of Manchester United reacts to being injured during the game against Everton on April 4, 2017
Dermot Gallagher: 'Ashley Young did not foul James McClean in penalty area'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that the referee was right not to award West Bromwich Albion a penalty against Manchester United.
Dec 18, 12:11
Alvaro Morata scores the opener during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Chelsea dent Manchester United title hopes with win at Stamford Bridge
Alvaro Morata scores the only goal of the game as Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 at Stamford Bridge to restore the nine-point gap to leaders Manchester City.
Nov 5, 18:24
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson barks orders during his side's Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on August 12, 2017
Liverpool edge five-goal Leicester City thriller
Jordan Henderson scores as Liverpool edge a five-goal thriller with Leicester City.
Sep 23, 19:33
Chelsea winger Victor Moses in action during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016
Antonio Conte blames Victor Moses dive on tiredness
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte defends "honest" Victor Moses's cup final dive, claiming that he "did not want to cheat the referee".
May 29, 10:15
Alexis Sanchez is congratulated by Granit Xhaka after scoring during the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea on May 27, 2017
Chelsea captain Gary Cahill: 'Offside rule needs sorting'
Gary Cahill slams the current offside law as the "the maddest rule I have ever seen", following the decision to allow Alexis Sanchez's goal to stand in the FA Cup final.
May 29, 10:05
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal37275589286186
2Manchester CityMan City36267391335885
3Liverpool36239481384378
4Aston Villa36207973532067
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs361961171591263
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle361761379572257
7Chelsea361691173611257
8Manchester UnitedMan Utd36166145256-454
9West Ham UnitedWest Ham371410135971-1252
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton361212125458-448
11Bournemouth37139155365-1248
12Crystal Palace371210155258-646
13Wolverhampton WanderersWolves37137175063-1346
14Fulham37128175159-844
15Everton37139153949-1040
16Brentford37109185461-739
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3789204766-1929
18Luton TownLuton3768235081-3126
RBurnley3759234076-3624
RSheffield UnitedSheff Utd37372735101-6616


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