The PL have agreed on a deal where AI will be used to determine offsides.

The new system captures 10,000 “surface mesh data points” per player, over 200 times per second, and should be far more accurate in determining offsides.

It is due to start being used after one of the autumn international breaks, and officials hope it will cut offside decision delays by an average of 31 seconds.

A statement from the league issued last month said: “The new system will be used for the first time in the Premier League next season, and it is anticipated the technology will be ready to be introduced after one of the autumn international breaks.
“The technology will provide quicker and consistent placement of the virtual offside line, based on optical player tracking, and will produce high-quality broadcast graphics to ensure an enhanced in-stadium and broadcast experience for supporters.”

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on his side of the CLASH with Mikel Arteta:

“It was during the COVID period and we were playing, I think, Everton. My season wasn't great, we were struggling in the league and the day before the coach told us: 'Look, it doesn't matter if we win or not, you have a day off. But if you want to leave, you notify yourself before the match because you have to follow the health safety rules.'

My mother a few months before had a stroke, it was hot and it was going to be Christmas time so I went to see the coach and I said to him: 'Coach, I'm coming to see you because I'd like to leave, I'm going to go pick up my mother to bring her back for the holidays.' He tells me no problem. He knew very well what had happened, the day it happened he had already given me permission to go see her. So he gives me authorization and tells me to check with the doc about the return in relation to covid.

I'm going home to Laval, normally I was supposed to leave on the free day and return in the evening rather than the morning of training. My mother had exams to do, I couldn't leave in the evening so I left the next morning on training day. Once I got there, I had to take my test but in fact I should have done it the day before since I was coming from another country.

I arrive, the coach finishes his meeting and then he grabs me and he completely tears me up, he shouts at me like I'm crazy, he says: 'You put a knife in my back. You can't do that to me given the times we're going through.' At that moment I tell myself that I'm not going to answer him because it's going to end in steak. I didn't go partying. He knows very well the reason for my departure so at that moment I don't understand why he is lecturing me like this.

I go home and the doctor calls me from behind, he says to me: 'Tomorrow, the coach doesn't want you to be there.' I said ok, I knew the next match was coming and I said to myself: 'Damn once again everyone is going to talk about it, it's going to be a mess, what is this crazy thing.' I couldn't understand it was lunar.

The days pass and the doctor tells me: 'Look, he doesn't want you to be with the group anymore, but you will be able to come and train but separately.' I say to myself ok... And then afterwards, he calls me and we have a meeting so he can explain to me that one, he's taking away the captain's armband, and two, I'm training more with the group. Once again, he explains why he is against me during this period when it was complicated for the club. That I have to be an example and that I couldn't do that. At that moment, I said: 'I admit that I have my share of responsibility but the real cause I think you can understand if you are a little bit human. You can understand my move.'

After that, it was over, I stayed for a month training on my own while waiting for the break.” [Colinterview]

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Everything agreed in principle and awaiting legal sign off. Expectation is McKenna's new deal will be confirmed tomorrow.

McKenna is going to be one of the top 10 best-paid managers in the Premier League.

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| Ten Hag asked if the #EmiratesFACup would salvage the season:

"No, but the FA Cup final is a big event, and we are there; even if the season is not in our way, we are there; we have an opportunity, and it's never been easy, but we have to go for it."

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| Ten Hag:

"Harry Maguire is unavailable but for the rest, all of the players you mentioned are available. Tomorrow is final training, and we will make final decisions, but the way I see it now, it looks good (that Mount, Lindelöf and Martial are available)."

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Lucas Paquetá: “I’m extremely surprised and upset to see that the FA have decided to charge me”.

“For nine months, I’ve cooperated with every step of their investigation and provided all the information I can”.

“I deny the charges in their entirety and will fight with every breath to clear my name”.

“Due to the ongoing process, I will not provide any further comment”.

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FT:

Manchester United 3 - 2 Newcastle

XG - Expected Goals: 1.37 - 2.32
Possession: 45% - 55%
Pass Accuracy: 79% - 82%
Accurate Passes: 281 - 336
Total Shots: 16 - 21
Shots On Target: 8 - 8
Shots off Target: 5 - 8
Blocked Shots: 3 - 5
Fouls: 16 - 7
Corner Kicks: 8 - 9
Offsides: 1 - 2
Yellow Cards: 3 - 3
Goalkeeper Saves: 5 - 5

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FT:

Brighton 1 - 2 Chelsea

XG - Expected Goals: 1.22 - 1.48
Possession: 54% - 46%
Pass Accuracy: 90% - 91%
Accurate Passes: 485 - 427
Total Shots: 10 - 13
Shots On Target: 2 - 6
Shots off Target: 7 - 3
Blocked Shots: 1 - 4
Fouls: 13 - 14
Corner Kicks: 4 - 6
Offsides: 1 - 1
Yellow Cards: 2 - 2
Red Cards: 0 - 1
Goalkeeper Saves: 4 - 1

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90' Goal for Newcastle,

Manchester United 3 - 2 Newcastle

Goal - L. Hall
Assist -

Manchester United's staff have been ordered to work from the office permanently, starting on the 1st of June.

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