FINALLY, it’s the return of the Premier League and some proper football.
No deliberating of the merits, or otherwise, of James Tarkowski.
No pondering over Gareth Southgate’s tactical masterclasses.
Just referees cocking up left, right and centre and much, much better football…
PASS MASTERS
OK, so everyone can see just how good Manchester City are.
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But if you wanted to learn just how dreadful Everton are, you need only look at one key statistic from their 3-1 capitulation against the champions elect on Saturday evening.
Ready?
In the first half, the Toffees completed 64 passes.
But…
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In the first half, City’s Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho – one player –completed 62 passes.
I believe it’s called a gulf in class.
NO WAYNE, NO GAIN?
Talking of Everton, it’s high time that Wayne Rooney thought about his next career move.
The former Manchester United star looked a shadow of his former self in the game against City.
He’s clearly been a quite brilliant player over the years, but it’s clear that he really should be sat on a beach with Coleen and the boys now, not chasing shadows at Goodison.
REF JUSTICE
Can anyone, anywhere, tell me why Sadio Mane didn’t receive a second yellow card for deliberate handball against Crystal Palace on Saturday?
Anyone?
I’m all for giving referees the benefit of the doubt but come on Neil Swarbrick, what on earth were you thinking/doing?
YES NDIDI…
From one man who should have been sent off to another that was.
Leicester’s Wilfred Ndidi received a pair of yellows on Saturday against Brighton and duly got his marching orders but his reaction to the red card was just priceless.
It was like he’d been trapped in a tumble dryer.
GO WEST…
Another Saturday and another defeat for West Brom. But it’s not all bad news for the rock-bottom Baggies.
Why?
Because Alan Pardew wants to stay on as manager.
Apparently, he feels that he “owes” that to the club, irrespective of what division they’re in next year.
For the record, Tony Pulis was sacked after two wins in 12 games. Pardew has one win in 17.
The club owes him nothing.
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