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Have set-pieces taken the joy out of the Premier League?
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- Mar 2, 2026
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Summary
Andy Jones and James Pearce join Tony Evans to unpack a goal-fest at Anfield, where set-pieces once again proved decisive — prompting a wider debate sparked by Arne Slot’s claim that dead-ball dominance may be taking some of the joy out of football. The panel dig into standout performances from Alexis Mac Allister, Virgil van Dijk and Hugo Ekitike, ask why Liverpool look so dangerous from corners all of a sudden, and question the consistency of VAR decisions after yet another controversial weekend. There’s also a deep dive into Liverpool FC’s newly released financial accounts — record revenues, a Premier League-high wage bill and what it all means for future spending — plus a look ahead to Wolves under the lights on Tuesday night. Want to get in touch with your thoughts? Email: [email protected] Host: Tony Evans With: Andy Jones & James Pearce Producers: Guy Clarke & Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.