Independent Premier League coverage
Sunday, 18 October 2026
The double jeopardy law is meant to protect defenders, but it now encourages reckless challenges that wreck matches. The Premier League must scrap it for denial of goalscoring opportunities.
Brentford's midfield is a tactical illusion propped up by red cards and luck. Their hidden flaws will drag them into a relegation battle they should avoid.
Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly keen to leave Arsenal over a lack of first-team opportunities, while the Gunners target their London Colney base, per Sunday's papers.
Johan Manzambi scored the only goal as Aston Villa beat Newcastle 1-0 at St James' Park, the club he snubbed for a £50m move to Villa Park in the summer.
Florian Wirtz created nine open-play chances as Liverpool beat nine-man Brentford 2-1, yet Danny Murphy says the Reds are too easy to play against with him at 10.
Chelsea earmark Benfica full-back Daniel Banjaqui as their top January target and could trigger his £38m clause amid Reece James's injury, with Arsenal and Liverpool watching.