10 points worth studying in the eleventh round of the English Premier League
Winger Jeremy Doku tampered with Bournemouth’s defenders in Manchester City’s six-goal win to ensure he is another problem for opposition defenses to deal with. At St. James Park, an angry Arsenal coach, Mikel Arteta, described the refereeing as shameful and disgraceful after his team lost to Newcastle with a controversial goal.
The Guardian reviews here 10 points worth studying in the eleventh round of the English Premier League:
Inappropriate songs from Luton Town fans
The major clubs always suffered against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road, and indeed Luton Town was on the verge of achieving victory over Liverpool, had Luis Diaz not scored the fatal equalizer for the Reds in the fifth minute of stoppage time. Luton Town, led by technical director Rob Edwards, compensated for the lack of quality and capabilities with abundant effort and team spirit, although the goal scored by Tahith Chong was very beautiful. The atmosphere was very exciting as well, as there were 10,000 fans who would not stop cheering for their team. Unfortunately, some fans chanted some inappropriate songs, which reminds us of what Luton Town fans have also been doing since the last time the team played in the English Premier League. In fact, songs mocking poverty on Merseyside were particularly ironic given that Luton’s unemployment rate is higher than the national average and higher than that of Liverpool. At the same time, the residential area surrounding the match stadium reveals apparent poverty in a town where life is often difficult! It is true that those who were singing these inappropriate songs were a minority, but they severely let their club and community down. (Luton Town 1-1 Liverpool).
Jeffrey Schlupp and Crystal Palace’s first goal against Burnley (BA)
Fulham is paying the price for not having an effective attacking force
Fulham did not succeed in replacing its dangerous striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, and it turned out to be very difficult on the ground. It is clear that all of the team’s current strikers – Raul Jimenez, Rodrigo Muniz and Carlos Vinicius – are much lower than Mitrovic in terms of attacking effectiveness and exploiting opportunities in front of goal. Mitrovic’s absence was very influential during the match that Fulham lost to Manchester United 1-0. Muniz started, but limped off and cried, while Jimenez and Vinicius have had disappointing performances this season. Fulham’s technical director, Marco Silva, was clear when he stressed the need for the club’s owners to spend on strengthening the team’s ranks in the upcoming winter transfer period. But the question that must be asked now is, does his team have enough offensive power to avoid the team falling into positions leading to relegation to the first division? (Fulham 0-1 Manchester United).
Arteta’s screams are hysterical and out of proportion to the event
Arsenal’s technical director, Mikel Arteta, seemed to be burning from within when he screamed, became very emotional, and harshly criticized the refereeing, pointing out that his team had been unfairly treated against Newcastle. Newcastle’s goal from Anthony Gordon in the second half was awarded after VAR was used to examine three possible fouls, but that was not the only controversy in this difficult and largely even match. Certainly, if it had been a manager – and not a technical director – who had shouted this outlandishly like Arteta, she would have been described as overly emotional or behaving hysterically and unbalanced! Arteta also admitted that Newcastle, under Eddie Howe’s leadership, has turned into a “top competitor.” Fabian Scheer, who Newcastle had signed when he was coached by Rafael Benitez for three million pounds, was a living example of the wonderful work done by Newcastle’s defensive line, both in terms of organization and in terms of accurate passing of the ball. In fact, Arsenal should not feel that it deserved to get a point from St. James’ Park, because the natural outcome of the match was Newcastle’s victory. (Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal).
David Raya’s mistake was the main reason for Newcastle’s goal
Mikel Arteta blatantly attacked the VAR technique after his team’s loss to Newcastle, but the truth is that the Spanish coach might not have found himself in this situation in the first place if Arsenal’s goalkeeper, David Raya, had succeeded in simply catching Joe Willock’s cross! It is certain that Arteta’s decision to remove Aaron Ramsdale from the starting lineup in favor of Raya will always lead to a lot of pressure, and with each match it is difficult to get rid of the idea that Raya is creating a problem that was not necessary in the first place. Newcastle made things difficult for Raya from the start, with Callum Wilson pressing the goalkeeper with full force in the first minute of the match. The goal scored by Anthony Gordon in the 64th minute of the match required reviewing the VAR technique in three cases (ensuring that the ball did not go out for a goal kick, that there was no foul on Joelinton against Gabriel, as well as the safety of Gordon’s offside position), but it was perhaps the most important decision. Controversial on the part of the VAR technology is not calling a foul on Joelinton after his intervention on Gabriel! While Arteta criticizes the decisions of referees in the English Premier League, he personally must review his decisions regarding the team’s starting lineup, especially in the goalkeeping position!
Steve Cooper pays tribute to the young musician
Nottingham Forest coach Steve Cooper praised young musician Kayden Storey after he failed to complete the musical composition “Last Post” before the start of the match in which Nottingham Forest beat Aston Villa by two unanswered goals. Cuper and the Nottingham Forest players consoled Storey, 16, who also received a standing ovation from the City Ground crowd after failing to play the famous piece of music celebrating Armistice Day. “Everyone was really proud of him,” Cooper told Storey, who holds a season ticket to Nottingham Forest matches. He added: “For a 16-year-old boy wearing a Nottingham Forest shirt to stand in the middle of the field and do that is amazing. The players responded to his greeting. The Last Post trailer is a touching moment anyway, and it certainly got players excited. I was able to talk to him quickly and we will bring him to the training field. I want him to meet the players so they can tell him he’s a great person. “Kayden did a great job today.” (Nottingham Forest 2-0 Aston Villa).
Milner and Young continue to shine against Everton and Brighton despite their advanced age (Reuters)
Doku shines brightly with Manchester City
After Jeremy Doku’s amazing performance against Bournemouth, where he scored one goal and assisted four other goals, Manchester City’s coach, Pep Guardiola, discussed the reasons that make Jeremy Doku the ideal competitor for Jack Grealish, saying: “I want Jack to feel angry about being left out of the starting lineup, and I want him to play in a better way.” Fine, then Dooku gets angry because he didn’t play the last two games. Jack is always a great player, the way he played at Old Trafford [في المباراة التي فاز فيها مانشستر سيتي على مانشستر يونايتد بثلاثية نظيفة] “It gave us more calm, and it was decisive for us.” But is it possible for the two players to participate together in the same squad? Guardiola replied, saying: “I can push them both at the same time, but when they are not playing, they train harder the next day in order to return to participating again.” When you are mentally good, you will perform well and we will win games. “This is what we have to do.” (Manchester City 6-1 Bournemouth).
Injuries threaten Sheffield United’s chances of staying in the spotlight
Can Sheffield United use their first victory in the Premier League this season as a springboard to try to move away from the relegation positions? In fact, this is highly doubtful, given the state the team is in. Cameron Archer was the only fit striker in the squad at the time of scoring against Wolves, with Oli McBurnie ruled out with a thigh injury and Rhian Brewster out before that – taking the number of injured players in the squad to 10. Moreover, William Osula, the other option at centre-forward, is 20 years old and does not have enough experience. As a result, Sheffield United’s coach, Paul Heckingbottom, decided to make only two substitutions, one due to Brewster’s injury, and the other in stoppage time, which has a great indication of the situation the team is currently going through. In fact, Sheffield United cannot hope to survive in the Premier League with so many players missing due to injury. McBurnie, Max Lowe and Anel Ahmadudzic could at least return soon, but the club must strengthen its ranks in the upcoming winter transfer window to have a realistic chance of survival. But this may also be difficult, given the efforts to sell the club. (Sheffield United 2-1 Wolverhampton).
Arsenal goalkeeper Raya failed to catch a cross, resulting in Newcastle’s goal, which sparked controversy (Reuters)
Moyes’ talk to the players at half-time did not bear any fruit
What exactly does David Moyes say to his players at half-time? West Ham have conceded seven goals within the first 20 minutes of the second half this season. Moyes indicated that the main reason behind this was a lack of focus after his team’s defeat by Brentford by three goals to two, but it appears that the matter is bigger than that, as there appear to be structural problems within the club. West Ham have talented strikers, but it was as if they forgot how to play during the second half! West Ham’s players dropped back and did not provide anything offensively, and conceded the equalizer chaotically, while Brentford got the reward they deserved because they were the most active and wanted to win. But West Ham is clearly suffering, and the purely defensive method that Moyes relies on greatly hinders the team. Moyes, whose contract expires at the end of the current season, must address this problem, after the team lost three matches in a row and fell to the second half of the table. (Brentford 3-2 West Ham).
Ake shares Silva’s joy by scoring City’s second goal against Bournemouth (EBA)
Milner and Young continue to shine despite age
There was an exciting battle on Everton’s right flank at Goodison Park, where Everton full-back Ashley Young, 38, faced off against 37-year-old James Milner. The two played together for the England Under-21s more than 17 years ago – before Ivan Ferguson celebrated his second birthday – when they both played as attacking midfielders. They have evolved over time and remain an essential part of their teams nearly two decades later. The length of their time on the field is a testament to their flexibility, as each of them played in several different positions for several clubs, and yet they continued to perform at high levels. Most recently, Milner struggled for 45 minutes against Manchester City’s in-form Jeremy Doku, while Ashley Young was shown a red card in the Merseyside derby. They both performed admirably during Everton and Brighton’s 1-1 draw at the weekend, although Young was responsible for Brighton’s equaliser. The two veteran players are performing well, and they will be keen to continue their brilliance during the next season, and perhaps even during the following season! (Everton 1-1 Brighton).
Time is running out for Vincent Kompany
Burnley has suffered six defeats at home since the beginning of the season, and all excuses and arguments have begun to fade in front of the team’s coach, Vincent Kompany. The team was supposed to achieve positive results during its “theoretically easy and winnable” matches against Brentford, Bournemouth and Crystal Palace, but it left empty-handed and did not get any point from these matches, which threatens to add Kompany to the list of great players and leaders on the ground. Pitch who have failed to prove themselves in the coaching field in the English Premier League. Kompany’s future may be in danger, given that the team will play very strong matches during the coming period, including Manchester City, Aston Villa, Tottenham, Manchester United, and Chelsea away from Turf Moor Stadium, which means that we may see a new coach for Burnley soon. Kompany said: “You put your hand on the fire and you burn yourself, and then you know that you cannot hold your hand on the fire anymore,” which are statements that remind us of the statements of former great players who failed in their coaching experiences in the English Premier League, such as Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard! It is certain that the next two matches against Arsenal next week, then West Ham, will be fateful for Kompany. (Burnley 0-2 Crystal Palace).
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2023-11-07 22:13:09
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