Mark Chapman hosts this week’s episode of Monday Night Club, joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith, and Nedum Onuoha.
The panel kicks off with analysis of Tottenham’s 1-1 draw against Leeds United, a result that leaves Spurs just two points clear of West Ham and the relegation zone. Former Arsenal and West Ham defender Matt Upson attended the match and shares his reflections on the stalemate. Could this be a missed opportunity for Tottenham, and will their battle to avoid the drop go down to the final day?
The discussion then shifts to Arsenal’s narrow 1-0 victory over West Ham, centered on a controversial VAR decision that ruled out a late equalizer for the Hammers. Was David Raya fouled in the buildup? Should the rules regarding corners be overhauled, and has the Premier League become less entertaining to watch? Former assistant referee Darren Cann weighs in on the VAR controversy and the state of set-pieces in the league.
Finally, former Hearts Sporting Director Joe Savage joins the podcast to talk about the Scottish Premiership title race. He explains how Hearts recruited some of their top talents, what Champions League football would mean for the club, and whether Celtic could still catch them.