The Premier League restart was engulfed in controversy on Wednesday when goal-line technology made an unprecedented blunder after players took the knee to protest against racism at both matches. PremierLeagueIsBack PremierLeague Sports Football
The English top-flight was put on hold in March due to the coronavirus pandemic and all 92 remaining games are being crammed into a six-week period.
“Already the jokes have started…. It’s all going to come out but we’re pretty disappointed and we’ve got to get on with it.” “This level of occlusion has never been seen before in over 9,000 matches that the Hawk-Eye Goal Line Technology system has been in operation”Aston Villa were seeking a precious win to lift them out of the relegation zone while Sheffield United are chasing a European spot next season.Before kick-off, in front of a huge global audience, players and staff protested racial injustice for about 10 seconds in solidarity with worldwide demonstrations following the death of American George Floyd.
City’s home win means Liverpool, on the brink of their first English top-flight title for 30 years, cannot seal the deal when they return to action this weekend. If Jurgen Klopp’s team beat Everton on Sunday they will be champions of England for the 19th time if they overcome Crystal Palace at Anfield next week.
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