My stand out player to date in my view has been James Rodriguez of Everton FC. He has taken to the Premier League "like a duck to water". The 29-year-old Columbia attacking midfielder was signed in the offseason from Spanish giants Real Madrid for a fee believed to be around 20 million pounds. He signed on a two-year contract for the Toffees. In the opening four games of the season James has scored three goals and assisted two and in general, has been at the hub of everything that Everton have done well in the attacking third of the pitch. A huge factor getting James to the Premier League was the fact that his old manager who he played under at Real Madrid is the current Everton gaffer. Italian Carlo Ancelotti is the man in question that attracted the flamboyant winger to the Premier League. They had a very good relationship at Real Madrid and they wanted to rekindle that at Everton. James has formed a frightening partnership with Everton duo Richarlison and Dominic
The Premier League in England returned to action following a 100-day absence due to COVID-19. The first fixture to be played was Aston Villa against Sheffield United at 6pm UK time. All the games globally are still playing behind closed doors. The game ended 0-0 but it was filled with controversy.
In the 42nd minute, the visitors should have been ahead going into half-time as Oliver Norwood's deep free-kick was fumbled over the line by Villa goalkeeper Orjan Nyland. In this modern era referees have a watch that vibrates on their wrists to indicate that the ball had fully gone over the line. On this occasion the referee Michael Oliver's watch did not vibrate. Goal-line technology had failed.
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In the later game that evening at 8:15pm UK time, current champions Manchester City were playing Arsenal. It was a routine victory for the home side 3-0. However the main talking point of the game was David Luiz who plays for the gunners. He started the game as substitute but he came on early, in the 24th minute as a result of an injury. He then proceeded to have a terrible game. Firstly, he was at fault for allowing Man City's first goal. Then just four minutes into the second half he conceded a spot kick pushing over a City player as he was running through on goal. Luiz was deemed the last man so he received a red card. A game to forget for the Brazilian defender.
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Key Words and Expressions
absence- To be without something for a period of time.
controversy- An incident that causes people to question the decision strongly.
fumbled- To drop something in a clumsy way.
modern era- Something that is happening in the world right now.
indicate- To tell someone that something has happen and that you need to make a decision.
Goal-line technology- The technology used to tell referees when the ball has fully crossed the line in the goal.
routine victory- An expected win for a certain player or team.
spot kick- When a football player is fouled inside the penalty area the referee stops play and awards a spot kick. A kick on goal unchallenged from 12 yards.
deemed- To be judged by someone and to have an opinion on them.
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