Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Newcastle Star Criticizes Premier League's Style
Anthony Gordon, a player for Newcastle United, thinks that the Premier League has become too physical and less about traditional football.
He says that in the Champions League, teams play more openly and try to play proper football.
In the Premier League, it's more about set-pieces and physical duels.
He also mentions that Arsenal has been criticized for relying too much on set-pieces to win games.
Newcastle is currently 9th in the Premier League and 7th in the Champions League.
Anthony Gordon criticizes the Premier League for becoming more physical and less focused on traditional football.
He believes the Champions League has a more open and traditional style of play.
Gordon compares the Premier League to a basketball game, saying it's relentless and lacks control.
Arsenal has been criticized for relying too much on set-pieces to win games.
Newcastle United is currently 9th in the Premier League and 7th in the Champions League.
- Who
- Anthony Gordon, a 24-year-old Newcastle United player
- What
- Criticism of the Premier League's style of play
- When
- January 28, 2026
- Where
- Newcastle, England
- Why
- Belief that the Premier League has become more physical and less focused on traditional football
- Player
- Anthony Gordon
- Team
- Newcastle United
- Age
- 24
- Premier League Position
- 9th
- Champions League Position
- 7th
- Premier League Points
- 33
- Champions League Points
- 13
