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Referee David Coote gestures during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Aston Villa FC at Anfield on November 09, 2024 in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool FC v Aston Villa FC – Premier League

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Premier League Ref Scandal Now Includes White Powder And A Gutted Lad

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Patrick Redford

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Match Referee David Coote gestures during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 21, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Crystal Palace v Arsenal FC – Premier League

Premier League Ref Admits Video Of Him Talking Wild Shit About Liverpool Not Actually A Deepfake

Mateo Kovacic of Manchester City reacts after they lose the match during the Premier League match between Brighton &amp; Hove Albion FC and Manchester City FC at Amex Stadium on November 9, 2024 in Brighton, England.

Brighton & Hove Albion FC v Manchester City FC – Premier League

Manchester City Is Stuck In The Mud

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Albert Burneko

Erik Ten Hag walks through some soap bubbles on his way to the pitch for what turned out to be his final match as Manchester United manager.

West Ham United FC v Manchester United FC – Premier League

English Premier League

More Like Erik Done Hag

Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale reacts after conceding the late winning goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Leicester City FC at St Mary's Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Southampton, England.

Southampton FC v Leicester City FC – Premier League

Southampton Is Too Stubborn For The Premier League

Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool, applauds the fans following the team's victory during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Liverpool FC at Selhurst Park on October 05, 2024 in London, England.

Crystal Palace FC v Liverpool FC – Premier League

Liverpool Hasn’t Missed A Beat Under Arne Slot

Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United, reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Old Trafford on September 29, 2024 in Manchester, England.

Manchester United FC v Tottenham Hotspur FC – Premier League

Surely, Erik Ten Hag Can’t Survive Yet Another Horrendous Start … Right?

Leandro Trossard of Arsenal leaves the pitch after being shown a red card during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England.

Manchester City FC v Arsenal FC – Premier League

Arsenal–Manchester City Clash Ruined By Premier League’s New Focus On Delays Of Game

Callum Hudson-Odoi of Nottingham Forest celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 0-1 during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Anfield on September 14, 2024 in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool FC v Nottingham Forest FC – Premier League

There’s Something Growing At Nottingham Forest

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Billy Haisley

Joao Pedro of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates scoring a goal to make the score 2-1 during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Manchester United FC at Amex Stadium on August 24, 2024 in Brighton, United Kingdom.

Brighton & Hove Albion FC v Manchester United FC – Premier League

At Brighton, Life Is Still Like A Video Game

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19: Jamie Vardy of Leicester City indicates to the Tottenham fans how many times they've won the Premier Leagu as he is substituted off during the Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at The King Power Stadium on August 19, 2024 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)

Leicester City FC v Tottenham Hotspur FC – Premier League

Old Man Jamie Vardy Is Back Scoring Goals And Chatting Shit

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Ray Ratto

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Tom Ley

The Premier League trophy during a pre-season friendly match between Manchester City and Celtic at Kenan Stadium, on July 23, 2024, in North Carolina, USA.

Manchester City v Celtic – Pre-Season Friendly

And Now, A Timely And Exhaustive Preview Of The 2024-25 Premier League Season

Referee Peter Bankes shows a yellow card to Lucas Paqueta of West Ham United during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and West Ham United at Vitality Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Bournemouth, England.

AFC Bournemouth v West Ham United – Premier League

West Ham’s Lucas Paquetá Charged With Betting Breaches

Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, poses for a photo with the Premier League title trophy following the team's victory in the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at Etihad Stadium on May 19, 2024 in Manchester, England.

Manchester City v West Ham United – Premier League

Manchester City Is Power

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, acknowledges the home support after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on May 19, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Arsenal FC v Everton FC – Premier League

Arsenal Loses The League With Its Head Held High

Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool showing his appreciation to the fans at the end of the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield on May 19, 2024 in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers – Premier League

Liverpool Gave Jürgen Klopp The Finale He Deserved

Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United at Selhurst Park on May 6, 2024 in London, United Kingdom.

Crystal Palace v Manchester United – Premier League

Eberechi Eze And Michael Olise Have Meant Everything To Crystal Palace

Stefan Ortega of Manchester City saves from Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur with the score a 0-1 during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 14, 2024 in London, England.

Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City – Premier League

A Backup Goalkeeper Might Have Ended The Premier League Title Race

West Ham United manager David Moyes (centre), first team coach Kevin Nolan (right) and player Michail Antonio (left) during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture date: Sunday May 5, 2024.

Chelsea v West Ham United – Premier League – Stamford Bridge

The Game Has Once Again Passed David Moyes By

Manchester City fans hold up a sign in protest of the charges brought against the club due to financial fair play during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Manchester City v Aston Villa – Premier League

Mooted Salary Cap Threatens To Drag Premier League Further Into Hell, American Style

Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton celebrates his goal with Vitalii Mykolenko James Garner James Tarkowski and team mates during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Liverpool FC at Goodison Park on April 24, 2024 in Liverpool, England.

Everton FC v Liverpool FC – Premier League

I Love Rooting For These Pieces Of Shit

Youri Tielemans of Aston Villa helps up Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey, the scorer of their third goal, after celebrating their third goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and AFC Bournemouth at Villa Park on April 21, 2024 in Birmingham, England.

Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth – Premier League

Ollie Watkins Has Taken Himself And Aston Villa To The Summit

Cole Palmer of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team's third goal, his hat-trick, during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on April 15, 2024 in London, England.

Chelsea FC v Everton FC – Premier League

Cole Palmer Is Right Where He Needs To Be

Noni Madueke of Chelsea argues with Cole Palmer of Chelsea of Chelsea about taking the penalty during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on April 15, 2024 in London, England.

Chelsea Players Briefly Stop Embarrassing Everton In Order To Embarrass Themselves

Arsenal's English midfielder #41 Declan Rice reacts to going two goals behind during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Aston VIlla at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 14, 2024.