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DANIEL FARKE'S FATE SEALED? LEEDS EYES RODGERS, POSTECOGLOU

Leeds United is in a Premier League crisis. With Farke under pressure, will they replace him? We analyse the candidates: Postecoglou & Rodgers. Get the latest.

Daniel Farke's Fate Sealed? Leeds Eyes Rodgers, Postecoglou
Can Ex-PL Bosses Save Leeds United?

Leeds is in a tough spot in the Premier League, sitting 18th after losing seven of twelve games. There's a lot of uncertainty around Daniel Farke's position. It's especially noticeable since he led Leeds to promotion with 100 points—a season fans won't forget. But the doubts people had before the season started haven't gone away. The stats aren't good. TalkSport points out that he has the worst points-per-game record of any manager with over 50 Premier League games, at just 0.61. One senior person at Leeds said, The club can't promise anything right now. Results will decide what happens.

Possible Replacements in the Wings

Of course, names are being mentioned, and two are getting the most attention. Ange Postecoglou, despite his short, 39-day stay with Nottingham Forest, is still well-regarded within the club. His brief time there doesn't seem to have hurt his reputation, though taking a third job in five months raises a big question for him and Leeds. One source said, His style of play is attacking, and his attitude fits the Leeds fans, but the timing is tricky.

Rodgers Monitoring the Situation

Then there's Brendan Rodgers, who recently left Celtic for the second time. TalkSport says he's interested in returning to the Premier League. The drama around his exit from Celtic, including the angry statement from Dermot Desmond calling his actions divisive, misleading, and self-serving, makes things even more interesting. The fact that Leeds is owned by 49ers Enterprises, who also own a big stake in Rangers, adds another layer to the situation.

Tough Games Ahead

The pressure is on with upcoming games against Manchester City, Chelsea, and Liverpool. These games will need great planning and clear leadership. Leeds needs to decide if sticking with what they have or making a change is the best way to get through this difficult period.

Our Perspective

People really appreciate what Daniel Farke did in the Championship. It was a season that fans will talk about for years. But the Premier League is a different beast. Fans have seen leads disappear, confidence drop, and familiar problems show up again. Many will say, You can't ignore the numbers. Something has to change.

The names being discussed bring up mixed feelings. Ange Postecoglou plays exciting football, and Leeds fans would like a manager who wants to attack. But his recent, short stint at Forest makes people wonder. A 39-day job doesn't build trust. Leeds fans have dealt with too much instability and might worry about another risky, short-term choice.

Rodgers, on the other hand, is seen as an interesting option. He's known for creating structure and identity, but his exit from Celtic brings up questions about his long-term commitment. Some will remember how his Leicester team fell apart before being relegated, making them wonder if he's the right person for a relegation battle.

The ownership situation adds more emotional weight. Leeds fans won't want their club involved in the politics of Rangers and Celtic, and hiring a manager who left Celtic on bad terms could create unnecessary drama.

What most fans want is clarity, a clear decision, a sense of direction, and a manager who truly believes in hard work and unity. Leeds can survive this season, but only if there's strong conviction from the owners down to the coach. More than anything, the fans want stability.

VAR REVIEW: CHELSEA 2-2 BOURNEMOUTH, ESTêVãO PENALTY DRAMA EXPLAINED! WAS IT A FOUL OR A DIVE

Explaining the VAR: How an 11th-minute penalty check at Stamford Bridge saved a point for Chelsea against a resilient Bournemouth.

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Antoine Semenyo’s clumsy challenge handed Chelsea a vital lifeline

Every week, the Video Assistant Referee stirs up drama in the Premier League. Let's break down how these calls are made and if they're actually right.

This season, we're digging into the big moments to explain the VAR process and the rules of the game.

What went down: Chelsea's Estêvão was moving into the Bournemouth box, with Antoine Semenyo on his tail. Estêvão went down after some contact with Semenyo. The ref, Barrott, waved off Chelsea's penalty shouts, saying there wasn't a foul. He thought both players made contact naturally as they were running, and Estêvão basically tripped himself.

VAR said, "After looking at it, VAR Pawson suggested Barrott take another look at the monitor for a possible penalty because Semenyo might have tripped Estêvão."

VAR's take: Pawson had to figure out if the contact was just part of the play, like the ref thought, or if Semenyo fouled Estêvão. It was clear Estêvão tripped, but the question was how the contact started.

At first glance, it would be hard for Pawson to disagree with the ref because the main TV angle wasn't clear. But after checking out the sideline and behind views, Pawson saw that Semenyo stepped into Estêvão's path, making enough contact with his leg to cause him to trip.

Pawson told Barrott to check the monitor for a possible penalty. Barrott watched the replays, agreed, and gave Chelsea the penalty.

The call: It was a reasonable VAR call based on today's standards. But it's a borderline case.

Barrott seemed unsure of the monitor and needed some convincing from different angles.

A lot of the time, this kind of contact is just from players running normally, and someone goes down. To give a penalty, there really needs to be a clear foul by the defender. You could say that happened here, but it's a pretty low standard for VAR to get involved.

Chelsea 2-2 AFC Bournemouth

Referee: Sam Barrott

VAR: Craig Pawson

What: VAR check for a foul in the box

When: 11th minute

BREAKING: UNAI EMERY REVEALS THE REAL REASON BEHIND HIS COLD ARTETA HANDSHAKE SNUB NOW

Unai Emery explains why he skipped the post-match handshake as Arsenal’s 4-1 win ends Aston Villa’s 11-game streak at the Emirates.

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Emery snubs Arteta's handshake

Unai Emery said he didn't shake Mikel Arteta's hand right after Aston Villa lost at the Emirates Stadium since the Arsenal manager kept him waiting.

This loss stopped Villa's winning streak at 11 games, their first in almost two months.

Villa held their own in the first half, but Arsenal scored early in the second when Gabriel got to the ball before Emi Martinez on a corner.

Martin Zubimendi quickly made it 2-0, and Leandro Trossard scored a third goal a little after an hour had passed.

Soon after entering the pitch, Gabriel Jesus scored, making it 4-0. Ollie Watkins was able to respond by tapping in a goal late in the game after Donyell Malen's nice play.

After the game, Emery waited to shake Arteta's hand, but he went to the locker room since Arteta was still celebrating with his team.

It’s easy to see. I like to do things fast,” Emery said when asked about why he didn’t shake Arteta’s hand.

“I shake hands, then I go to the dressing room with my players and coaches. I was waiting.

“Arteta was busy with his coaches, so I went inside. It’s not a big deal for me.”

About the match, Emery commented, “We played great in the first half, and things were going our way. We had corners and defended well. We didn’t let them get a corner in the first half.

“We felt good, but we let in the first goal in the second half. Onana getting hurt didn’t help since he’s important for set pieces and in the midfield.

“We didn’t quit, and we kept playing hard. We scored one goal and almost scored more. Arsenal is the best team in the league and should win the title.

“I’m not sure which day it is since we’ve played Arsenal twice already, and we still have to play Nottingham. But I’m happy with our goals and how we're trying to attain them.

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