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TITLE RACE REALITY: DANIEL FARKE PUTS MAN CITY AHEAD OF CHELSEA AND ARSENAL
Leeds boss Farke claims Man City and Pep Guardiola are the world's best, warning title rivals Arsenal and Chelsea that City is the team to beat.
Daniel Farke thinks if Arsenal or Chelsea want to win the Premier League, they'll have to beat Manchester City, which he considers one of the best teams in the world, led by the best manager in the world, Pep Guardiola.
Man City barely edged out Farke’s Leeds United 3-2 at home, moving them up to second place in the Premier League.
Phil Foden scored early, putting City ahead within a minute.
It looked like an easy win for Manchester City when Josko Gvardiol made it 2-0 in the first half.
But Leeds, who are trying to avoid relegation after moving up from the Championship, made a comeback, tying the game with goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha in the second half.
After losing to Newcastle United the previous week, it looked like City would drop points again. But Foden scored in added time, pushing Guardiola’s team to second place, ahead of Chelsea by two points.
Chelsea could take back that spot and get within three points of first-place Arsenal if they win their game against them.
Before last season, when they finished third, Manchester City won four league titles in a row under Guardiola. They were behind Arsenal by three points and Liverpool by 13.
Man City hasn't been consistent this season, but Farke warned Arsenal and Chelsea that Guardiola’s team is still one of the best in the world.
First, congrats to Pep and Man City, Farke said after the game. Today, we played one of the best teams, not just in the UK, but worldwide.
They’ve been the most successful team here for the last ten years, and they have the best manager.
Manchester City has superstars all over the field, and Phil Foden's great goal made the difference.
It's tough and unlucky for my players, but they should feel good about their performance, especially in the second half.
We didn't just come for praise; we needed points. We started the game badly.
Usually, you need to win set pieces to get points here. I have to praise my guys because they deserved something from the game.
Manchester City's Phil Foden said that the title chase has been tough, but he hopes the win against Leeds will help them move forward.
"That was a crazy game," Foden said. We controlled the first half, but they switched things up in the second, and we struggled.
It was frustrating, but the manager got us together during a break, and we adjusted to their formation.
We had a few chances, and I finally found some space to score. We can still improve, but we’re happy with the win.
The title race is never easy. There are always ups and downs and times when you can’t get going. We’ve been there.
Our belief and teamwork showed at the end. Hopefully, we can build on this, but you never know.
Guardiola said he would be watching closely when Arsenal plays Chelsea.
Arsenal, who haven’t won the league since 2004, have only lost once this season (to Liverpool) and have only allowed six goals in 12 games.
I was relieved when he scored at the end; it shows he’s a big player, Guardiola said. I was relieved, yes.
The game wasn’t perfect in the first half, but we should have finished it with the chances we had.
Getting the three points after two losses is huge for our mood. It’s good to be second, and we’ll see what happens with Arsenal and Chelsea tomorrow.
It’s important to be as close to the top as we can and try to stay there until the end.
DANIEL STURRIDGE: VAR BROKE 'GOLDEN RULE' ON CAICEDO'S RED CARD
Daniel Sturridge claims VAR broke protocol by using slow-motion for Caicedo's red card.
Daniel Sturridge thinks a key VAR rule might have been broken when Moises Caicedo of Chelsea got a red card against Arsenal on Sunday. Caicedo was sent off for a late challenge on Mikel Merino. The ref, Anthony Taylor, first gave a yellow card, but VAR stepped in.
Sturridge, who used to play for Chelsea and Liverpool, kind of criticised how the technology was used, even though he agreed with the final call.
He told Sky Sports, When you watch it in slow motion, it looks bad. The ref first decided on a yellow card. Then they used VAR to look at it again. Watching it slowed down, it looks like a red card. But at full speed, it doesn't seem so bad. Slowing it down makes the ref think it's a red. When you watch the replay in slow motion, it decides for them.
Alan Smith, who was commentating with Sky Sports, said earlier, They're taking a good long look. He came in fast and hard. This could be a turning point in the game. They need to show it at full speed.
He missed the ball, but he came in hard, and they usually worry about a straight leg. He'll be lucky to stay on the field.
The Premier League shared their opinion soon after Caicedo was kicked out. Taylor also explained why he changed the card.
The Premier League Match Centre posted on X: #CHEARS – 34' VAR OVERTURN. After VAR review, the referee overturned the original decision of a yellow card to Caicedo and issued a red card for serious foul play.
Referee announcement: After review, Chelsea 25 makes a challenge with excessive force and endangers the safety of the opponent; therefore, my final decision is a red card.
Even with only ten players, Chelsea scored first. Trevoh Chalobah headed in a corner from Reece James.
But Mikel Merino quickly tied the score, heading in a cross from Bukayo Saka.
After Caicedo's red card, Chelsea seemed to focus on defending. Piero Hincapie was probably lucky not to get a red card himself after hitting Chalobah with an elbow.
Later, Hincapie fouled Joao Pedro, leading to more appeals, but Taylor didn't give another red card.
However, there were many yellow cards. Myles Lewis Skelly got a booking soon after replacing Riccardo Calafiori, who had already received a yellow card.
LUCAS PAQUETA BLASTS FA: STRESS FROM INVESTIGATION CAUSED RED CARD
West Ham's Lucas Paqueta publicly criticises the FA, claiming his red card vs. Liverpool was due to stress from their long investigation and lack of mental support.
West Ham's Lucas Paqueta is not happy with the FA after getting sent off recently. He feels his actions on the field were a result of the stress from the FA's long investigation into his behaviour.
The Brazilian midfielder was kicked out of the game during West Ham's 2-0 loss to Liverpool after getting two quick yellow cards for arguing.
After facing criticism, Paqueta went to social media to connect his actions to the lack of support he got during his almost two-year legal issue.
Paqueta reacted to a post online with a strong statement on X, where he blamed the FA for not providing mental health support after the betting investigation.
He posted:
It's not right that my life and career have been affected for two years without any help from the federation. Maybe my behaviour is just a result of what I've been going through and what it seems I'll keep going through! I'm sorry if I'm not perfect.
Paqueta had already said sorry to West Ham fans and teammates, admitting his actions didn't justify the dismissal. He also emphasised the huge impact the situation has had on his mental health.
Paqueta's reaction comes from the FA's investigation into alleged betting rule violations, which started in August 2023.
The situation put his career on hold, leading to a failed £70 million transfer to Manchester City.
Though the Regulatory Commission didn't find the spot-fixing charges proven earlier in the year, the midfielder was penalised for not giving all the needed info for the investigation.
This, while clearing him of the main accusations, hasn't reduced the stress from the drawn-out process.
The Liverpool game was another setback for Paqueta, who had just returned from a one-match suspension after getting five yellow cards.
Because of the red card, he'll now miss the game against Manchester United, which is another tough one for West Ham.
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