PL Review: Spurs turn a corner as Arsenal pull clear
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Premier League title race
A 16-year-old Max Damman inspired Arsenal to a late victory over Everton whilst Manchester City stumble again. The gap is currently at nine points.
Arsenal have the best squad in the Premier League. They have the deepest squad. They have the most competition for places. That is why I've stayed true all through the season. It's why I thought they would win the title.
Manager sacking
The problem that the Spurs hierarchy have is they sack Igor Tudor after what would it be, a month? Five games? Then the finger is going to be pointed at the people who made the decision to appoint him.
Max Damman breakthrough
He has an incredible talent, but I think what sets him apart is his personality and the way he handles the context, the pressure, the situation. It's just not normal.
Manchester United manager search
I knew this was going to happen with Michael Carrick. I know his character, his personality, and it needs a calm head. He's given that and we're seeing the quality. For me, why would you change? He has to get the job.
Michael Carrick is not a sure thing for Manchester United if they appoint him based on what he's done. He's done brilliantly, but he's done brilliantly as an interim manager. So they have to look at the wider picture.
Tottenham relegation battle
For the first time in a while, Tottenham look like a team that could stay up. They were organized, they were dogged, they were diligent and they carried a threat.
Manchester City form
Manchester City have spent an absolute fortune in the last 12 months. They have flexed all of their financial muscle to overhaul their squad... but they've just wobbled.
Chelsea refereeing controversy
It's not a great moment... but it is the Chelsea pre-match huddle with referee Paul Tierney trapped in the middle. I have no idea why Chelsea can't just do their huddle in their own half like everyone else in the history of football.
Max Damman hype
I've seen some pretty wild takes in the last 24 hours comparing him to Kaka... people saying he should go to the World Cup. Just calm down a little bit. He's 16, he can't even get into the Arsenal first team on a regular basis.
Aston Villa and Newcastle squad depth
Villa and Newcastle are very, very similar. They are almost identical in what they're trying to do. Hugely wealthy owners, ambitious football clubs, well-run football clubs, great managers, but they are just hamstrung trying to make that next leap.
