“The disturbing reaction of Chelsea players bordered on violent, and the referee ended up booking two more players. In the cold light of day, it is difficult to understand what they were complaining about.”
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English football round-up, week-ending 22nd August
28 August 2021Other matches in the English Premier League this weekend
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Villa make short work of Newcastle
28 August 2021“It was Ings who broke the deadlock, and in spectacular style. He produced a wonderful bicycle kick to give his new team the lead. He could be the most under-valued forward in the EPL.”
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United we stumble
27 August 2021“After a confident start, United fell into a sudden lull, surrendered the initiative, and promptly fell behind on the half-hour, when a smart shot from Che Adams was deflected past David de Gea off Fred.”
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Liverpool overcome defiant Burnley
27 August 2021“This was a happy match in front of a first full Anfield for 528 days, and Liverpool won well, playing cultured passing football capped by two splendid goals.”
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Chelsea in different stratum to Arsenal
27 August 2021“Arsenal can have no real complaint. Their performance was less than the sum of the team’s parts.”
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