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Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer after tackle from Leicester City's Wilfred Ndidi in November 2024.
Leicester 1-2 Chelsea: Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher gives verdict on contentious decisions
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says Leicester City were fortunate not to receive at least one red card during Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Chelsea.
Nov 25, 12:54
West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui on September 21, 2024
West Ham vs Chelsea: Former Premier League official says Hammers deserved first-half penalty
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says West Ham United should have earned a penalty against Chelsea in Saturday's Premier League fixture.
Sep 23, 15:37
Arsenal's Leandro Trossard reacts after being sent off on September 21, 2024
Man City vs. Arsenal: Former Premier League official gives verdict on Trossard, Doku incidents
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher insists the incidents involving Manchester City's Jeremy Doku and Arsenal's Leandro Trossard in Sunday's Premier League game were not comparable.
Sep 23, 15:18
Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister celebrates scoring their first goal on March 10, 2024
Alexis Mac Allister: 'Jeremy Doku challenge was a clear penalty in Manchester City draw'
Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister says referee Michael Oliver "made a mistake" for not awarding "a clear penalty" after a high tackle made on him by Manchester City's Jeremy Doku in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Anfield.
Mar 11, 13:11
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp reacts on December 20, 2023
Jurgen Klopp blasts Martin Odegaard handball decision in Arsenal draw
Jurgen Klopp believes that Liverpool should have been awarded a penalty for a "clear handball" by Martin Odegaard in their 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Anfield.
Dec 23, 21:55
Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino during Burnley game on October 7, 2023.
Dermot Gallagher: 'Referee right to give Chelsea penalty versus Brighton'
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher says that Chelsea were right to be awarded a penalty against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday afternoon.
Dec 4, 14:22
Manchester City's Erling Haaland, Mateo Kovacic and Ruben Dias remonstrate with referee Simon Hooper on December 3, 2023
Manchester City's Erling Haaland 'at risk of FA charge after social media comment'
Manchester City's Erling Haaland could reportedly be charged by the FA for a social media post criticising referee Simon Hooper following Sunday's 3-3 draw with Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 4, 13:51
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino pictured on November 12, 2023
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino 'escapes Football Association charge for Manchester City outburst'
Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino will reportedly not face a Football Association charge for his full-time-whistle outburst towards referee Anthony Taylor after the Manchester City fixture.
Nov 13, 18:23
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino pictured on November 12, 2023
Dermot Gallagher backs Manchester City penalty call against Chelsea
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher says that it was the right decision for Manchester City to be awarded a penalty against Chelsea on Sunday.
Nov 13, 15:09
Sheffield United's Cameron Archer celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on November 2, 2023
Dermot Gallagher critical of Sheffield United penalty call versus Wolverhampton Wanderers
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that the referee was at fault for giving Sheffield United a last-gasp penalty against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Nov 6, 13:55
Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Gary O'Neil receiving a yellow card on August 14, 2023.
Why Wolverhampton Wanderers non-penalty decision opened the can of worms that the Premier League needed
Wolverhampton Wanderers were denied what the footballing world largely agree was a penalty against Manchester United, but the incident has opened the can of worms that the Premier League needed after Matchday One.
Aug 15, 14:15
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes in action on March 5, 2023
Bruno Fernandes 'escapes punishment for touching linesman'
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes reportedly escapes punishment for putting his hands on a linesman during Sunday's 7-0 defeat to Liverpool.
Mar 7, 12:02
West Ham United midfielder Tomas Soucek saving Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher's shot on February 11, 2023.
Dermot Gallagher: 'Chelsea denied blatant penalty versus West Ham United'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher acknowledges that Chelsea were denied a clear penalty during the latter stages of Saturday's 1-1 draw at West Ham United.
Feb 13, 13:36
Nottingham Forest head coach Steve Cooper during 5-0 defeat at Arsenal on October 30, 2022.
Dermot Gallagher: 'No incidents warranted a penalty in Nottingham Forest, Brentford game'
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher feels that no penalties should have been awarded in Saturday's fixture between Nottingham Forest and Brentford.
Nov 7, 16:47
West Ham United forward Gianluca Scamacca during the win against Fulham on October 9, 2022.
Dermot Gallagher defends two handball decisions that went against Fulham
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher defends the two decisive handball decisions which went against Fulham during their fixture with West Ham United on Sunday.
Oct 10, 12:03
Kai Havertz celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Newcastle United on March 13, 2022.
Dermot Gallagher: 'Kai Havertz elbow on Dan Burn not worthy of red card'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher agrees with Chelsea forward Kai Havertz that his elbow on Newcastle United defender Dan Burn was only worthy of a caution.
Mar 14, 12:00
 Manchester City's Rodri in action before a VAR review does not award a penalty for handball on February 26, 2022
Dermot Gallagher: 'Officials were wrong to dismiss Rodri handball'
Dermot Gallagher claims there is "no doubt" that Everton should have been awarded a penalty against Manchester City, following Rodri's handball inside the area.
Feb 28, 13:38
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta receives treatment after an elbow from Liverpool winger Sadio Mane on January 2, 2022.
Dermot Gallagher: 'Yellow for Liverpool's Sadio Mane versus Chelsea was right'
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher says that only handing a yellow card to Liverpool's Sadio Mane for a stray arm on Cesar Azpilicueta was the right decision.
Jan 3, 11:50
Wolverhampton Wanderers react to conceding a penalty against Manchester City on December 11, 2021.
Dermot Gallagher surprised Manchester City given penalty versus Wolves
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher admits he was surprised that Manchester City were given a penalty against Wolves for a Joao Moutinho handball.
Dec 13, 13:57
Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Romain Saiss pleads his innocence against Leeds United on October 23, 2021
Dermot Gallagher: 'Wolves' Romain Saiss lucky to avoid red card against Leeds'
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher says that Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Romain Saiss should have been sent off against Leeds United.
Oct 25, 12:00
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah clearing the ball against Brentford on October 16, 2021
Dermot Gallagher dismisses Brentford claims against Chalobah in Chelsea fixture
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher dismisses Brentford's calls for punishment against Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah during Saturday's Premier League game.
Oct 18, 12:11
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel looks on on September 11, 2021
Dermot Gallagher "surprised" by decision to disallow Chelsea goal against Southampton
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher says that he was "surprised" by the decision to disallow Timo Werner's goal for Chelsea against Southampton.
Oct 4, 11:59
Ryan Edwards pictured on May 25, 2019
Ryan Edwards backed to escape punishment for challenge on Alfredo Morelos
Dermot Gallagher does not think Ryan Edwards will face retrospective action.
Sep 14, 18:15
A shot from Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin deflects off Manchester United's Harry Maguire into the net before the goal is disallowed for offside against Everton's Gylfi Sigurdsson on March 1, 2020
Dermot Gallagher: 'Late Everton goal correctly disallowed'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher claims that it was the right decision to disallow Everton's late goal against Manchester United.
Mar 2, 18:06
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder pictured on December 5, 2019
Chris Wilder denies Jonjo Shelvey claim over controversial VAR goal
The Blades' seven-game unbeaten run in the Premier League came to an end in controversial fashion.
Dec 6, 15:40
VAR denies Wolves a deserved goal against Leicester on August 11, 2019
Danny Murphy calls for VAR axe
Former referee Dermot Gallagher supported the technology after three decisions were overtuned on the Premier League's opening weekend.
Aug 12, 17:04
Sean Dyche watches on during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley on December 15, 2018
Dermot Gallagher: 'Referee right not to award Burnley penalty against Arsenal'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher feels that the referee was right not to award Burnley a second-half penalty against Arsenal.
Dec 24, 13:05
Everton's Jordan Pickford isn't best pleased on December 2, 2018
Dermot Gallagher: 'Everton's Jordan Pickford lucky to avoid red against Spurs'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was lucky to avoid a red card against Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 24, 12:54
Son Heung-min in action for Tottenham Hotspur on March 11, 2018
Dermot Gallagher: 'Son Heung-min didn't dive to win penalty for Spurs'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher claims that Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min did not dive to win a penalty for his side against Arsenal.
Dec 3, 18:03
Anthony Martial in action for Manchester United on August 19, 2018
Dermot Gallagher: 'Manchester United's Anthony Martial deserved to win penalty'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that the referee was entitled to award Manchester United a penalty in their game with Everton on Sunday.
Oct 29, 12:08
Manchester United's Anthony Martial celebrates scoring against Chelsea on October 20, 2018
Dermot Gallagher: 'Referee made right call on Manchester United's opener'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that the referee made the right call in allowing Manchester United's first goal against Chelsea.
Oct 22, 18:38
Manchester City's Vincent Kompany during the match against Brighton & Hove Albion on May 9, 2018
Dermot Gallagher: 'Manchester City's Vincent Kompany lucky to avoid red card'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher admits that Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany was lucky to avoid a red card in Saturday's match with Burnley.
Oct 22, 18:29
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa pictured in August 2018
Dermot Gallagher: 'Brentford deserved penalty against Leeds United'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that the referee was right to award Brentford a penalty in their Championship fixture with Leeds United.
Oct 8, 13:05
Jonjo Shelvey in action for Newcastle United during pre-season on July 26, 2018
Dermot Gallagher questions referee's positioning over possible Newcastle penalty
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher admits that Newcastle United should have been given a penalty in Saturday's encounter at Manchester United.
Oct 8, 12:55
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero reacts after a missed chance against Manchester United on April 7, 2018
Dermot Gallagher: 'Man City's Sergio Aguero deserved penalty versus Liverpool'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that forward Sergio Aguero should have won a penalty for Manchester City against Liverpool.
Oct 8, 12:43
Alexandre Lacazette in action for Arsenal on August 25, 2018
Dermot Gallagher: 'Referee right not to give penalty to Alexandre Lacazette'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that the referee was right not to give Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette a penalty in the game with Watford.
Oct 1, 13:50
West Ham goalscorers Felipe Anderson, Andriy Yarmolenko and Marko Arnautovic celebrate during their Premier League clash with Manchester United on September 29, 2018
Dermot Gallagher defends officials in West Ham United, Manchester United game
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher defends the officials' decision to not disallow West Ham United's first and third goals against Manchester United.
Oct 1, 13:36
Sergio Aguero and Joe Ralls in action during the Premier League game between Cardiff City and Manchester City on September 22, 2018
Dermot Gallagher: 'Joe Ralls put Ilkay Gundogan at risk of serious injury'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that Cardiff City midfielder Joe Ralls should have been sent off for his foul on Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan.
Sep 24, 13:54
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Everton on September 23, 2018
Dermot Gallagher defends assistant over Arsenal's second goal against Everton
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher defends the assistant who failed to spot that Arsenal's second goal against Everton was offside.
Sep 24, 13:45
Danny Ings in action for Southampton on August 12, 2018
Dermot Gallagher: 'Referee right not to send off Jordan Pickford'
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher disagrees with Mark Hughes that Jordan Pickford was lucky to remain on the field in Everton's win against Southampton.
Aug 20, 18:16
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool14112129111835
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1585229151429
4Manchester CityMan City158342721627
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest157441918125
6Aston Villa157442323025
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Brentford157263128323
10Fulham156542220223
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle155551921-220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton143561421-714
16Leicester CityLeicester153572130-914
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich151681427-139
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1523102338-159
20Southampton1512121131-205


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