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• Rio Ferdinand demands explanation after Michael Carrick slams ‘shocking’ decisions

  Rio Ferdinand has joined Manchester United manager Michael Carrick in demanding an explanation from refereeing body PGMOL after Lisandro Martinez was controversially sent off for hair pulling during a defeat to Leeds.

  ​Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has called for an explanation from PGMOL following Lisandro Martinez’s controversial dismissal in Monday’s loss to Leeds.

  Martinez received a straight red card after a VAR review judged him guilty of pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair.

  Ferdinand echoed manager Michael Carrick’s frustration, sharing match footage on social media with the caption: “Explain @FA_PGMOL” as the club reels from the decision.

  ​Manager Michael Carrick launched a scathing attack on referee Paul Tierney, labeling the sending-off “one of the worst I’ve seen.”

  Carrick argued that the incident was accidental, occurring while Martinez was off-balance.

  “It’s not a pull, it’s not a tug, it’s not aggressive, he touches it and gets sent off. Worst of all is he was sent to overturn it,” Carrick stated.

• Gary Neville pinpoints Chelsea duo for Champions League setback

  Gary Neville has warned that internal discontent involving Enzo Fernández and Marc Cucurella could cost Chelsea a Champions League spot following their damaging 3-0 defeat to Manchester City.

  ​Gary Neville believes experienced stars Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernández are responsible for destabilizing Chelsea’s dressing room.

  Following the Blues’ collapse against Manchester City, Neville argued that the pair’s vocal dissatisfaction regarding managerial changes has created a toxic environment.

  He noted, “If they’ve got a bottom lip down by their shoe, sulking and slagging the club off, it will be a difficult end to the season.”

  ​The defeat leaves Chelsea four points adrift of the top five as the race for European qualification intensifies.

  Manager Liam Rosenior faced questions regarding Fernández’s club-imposed ban, though John Terry argued the midfielder’s absence was a self-inflicted wound.

  With Manchester United up next, Neville remains pessimistic about their chances, stating, “It feels to me now that Chelsea will miss out on Champions League football.”

• Roberto De Zerbi give Tottenham Hotspur reason to believe

  New Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has ignited hope among supporters by declaring his long-term ambition to restore the club to the Premier League’s summit despite their recent drop into the relegation zone.

  ​Roberto De Zerbi has pledged to bring ambition back to Tottenham following the club’s slide into the bottom three.

  Taking over a side reeling from a 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, the Italian tactician is tasked with surviving a dire injury crisis.

  “In my plan for sure there is the idea to stay for a long time… to put Tottenham to stay in the first position,” De Zerbi stated.

  ​The manager’s arrival marks a shift from the pragmatic approach of predecessor Thomas Frank.

  While the squad faces significant absences on the right flank, De Zerbi’s focus remains on high-level competitiveness and trophy hunting.

  Addressing the club’s potential, he noted the goal is “to put Tottenham to stay in the first position in the Premier League because there are all parts to reach that level.”

• Vitor Pereira makes Nottingham Forest ‘disaster’ point ahead of crucial Aston Villa clash

  Nottingham Forest head coach Vitor Pereira has emphasized that maintaining Premier League status is the club’s absolute priority, despite their ongoing pursuit of Europa League silverware.

  ​Vitor Pereira has admitted that suffering relegation would be a “disaster” for Nottingham Forest as they prepare to host Aston Villa.

  Despite securing a 1-1 draw against Porto in their Europa League quarter-final first leg, the manager is wary of the domestic threat.

  “If we are not in the level, in the Premier League, it will be a disaster,” Pereira warned during his press conference.

  ​The Portuguese coach acknowledged the difficulty of balancing European ambitions with a survival battle against rivals like Tottenham and West Ham.

  While owner Evangelos Marinakis dreams of trophies, the directive remains clear: avoid the Championship.

  Pereira remains committed to both fronts but insists on top-flight safety. “The club said to me that the priority is to keep the club in the Premier League,” he noted.

• Tottenham Hotspur are officially in the Premier League relegation zone

  Tottenham Hotspur have officially dropped into the Premier League’s bottom three after West Ham United secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Wolves to climb out of the relegation places.

  ​West Ham United escaped the relegation zone for the first time since December following a commanding win at the London Stadium.

  A brace from Taty Castellanos and two goals from Konstantinos Mavropanos sealed the victory, pushing North London rivals Tottenham into the unthinkable position of seventeenth.

  Hammers coach Nuno Espirito Santo remained grounded despite the surge, stating, “I realise there is still a lot of work to be done yet.”

  ​The result leaves Wolves facing confirmed relegation as early as next week, while Spurs continue their dramatic free fall toward the Championship.

  West Ham’s resurgence, marked by five wins in eleven games, has radically shifted the survival landscape.

  Reflecting on the atmosphere that fueled the result, Santo added, “London Stadium was amazing; it was bouncing with energy even in the hard parts when the game was tough.”