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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.”

• Man City fan taunts Arsenal with bottle prop as Chelsea rout narrows title gap

  Manchester City’s advantage in the Premier League title race is evident, with a fan’s taunt during their 3-0 victory over Chelsea highlighting Arsenal’s struggles.

  Arsenal’s recent loss to Bournemouth allowed City to cut the gap to six points after a commending display at Stamford Bridge.

  The upcoming clash between City and Arsenal is highly anticipated, especially after City’s strong performances against top teams and Arsenal’s recent domestic defeats.

  Gary Neville described City’s win as a “statement victory” and anticipates a defining match for the season, with City having a full week to prepare while Arsenal faces a Champions League fixture.

• 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.

• Premier League eyes history as 11 of its teams teams could be in Europe next season

  The Premier League is set for record representation in continental competitions next season after securing a fifth Champions League berth, even as heavyweights Manchester City and Chelsea struggle in current European campaigns.

  ​English clubs face a mixed European season, with Arsenal remaining the primary Champions League hope following Manchester City’s exit to Real Madrid.

  While Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest pursue Europa League glory, a “remarkable comeback” is required for Liverpool to progress against Paris Saint-Germain.

  Despite these on-field struggles, the Premier League’s high coefficient has guaranteed an additional European Performance Spot for the upcoming 2026/27 cycle.

  ​The division could see an unprecedented eleven teams across three competitions next year after Arsenal’s victory over Sporting confirmed a fifth automatic Champions League slot.

  This marks the second consecutive season England has benefited from the extra position.

  While Tottenham Hotspur previously earned their place by winning the Europa League, the current league phase is set to be heavily populated by English representatives once again.