Paul Merson blasts 'terrible rule' after Villa VAR controversy

Paul Merson blasts ‘terrible rule’ but praises Kasper Schmeichel for ‘intelligent goalkeeping’ as Aston Villa have goal controversially ruled out by VAR for foul on Leicester City captain  Jacob Ramsey scored to put Aston Villa 2-1 late in the first half against Leicester Referee Michael Oliver ruled out the goal after consulting VAR Ramsey was adjudged to have fouled Kasper […]

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Ralf Rangnick ‘surprised’ by quality of Manchester United performance in first game in charge

Ralf Rangnick says the manner of Manchester United’s performance surpassed his expectations as the interim manager’s reign began with victory against Crystal Palace. The 63-year-old watched Thursday’s frantic 3-2 win against Arsenal from the directors’ box at Old Trafford, where he was on the sidelines for the first time on Sunday as Patrick Vieira’s men came to the north west. […]

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Marcelo Bielsa hails Patrick Bamford after substitute poaches point for Leeds

Marcelo Bielsa hailed Patrick Bamford’s “opportunism” after the substitute’s stoppage-time equaliser secured a 2-2 home draw against Brentford Bamford, a 70th-minute replacement for Junior Firpo, marked his return after being ruled out since mid-September with an ankle injury by snatching Leeds a point in the fifth minute of added time. Brentford pair Shandon Baptiste and Sergi Canos had turned the […]

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