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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 1H 36M

Episode 18 | The Streak is Over

from Don't Blame The Ref · host Don't Blame The Ref

The Premier League scriptwriters are outdoing themselves. This episode dives into a weekend of high-stakes drama that has completely reshuffled the Champions League places, starting with a North East thriller before heading to a clinical display in the Midlands.Late Drama at St. James' Park: Newcastle United vs Manchester UnitedThe unbeaten run is over. In a match defined by a controversial red card for simulation against Jacob Ramsey, Newcastle snatched a 2-1 victory in the dying moments. Anthony Gordon’s clinical penalty and a Casemiro header looked to have the points shared, but William Osula’s 90th-minute screamer blew the roof off the stadium. We analyze if fatigue is finally catching up to Michael Carrick’s side and how Newcastle reignited their European ambitions.Clinical in the Midlands: Aston Villa vs ChelseaChelsea issued a massive statement with a 4-1 dismantle of Aston Villa. While Douglas Luiz gave the home side early hope, the night belonged to João Pedro, whose sensational hat-trick silenced the Holte End. Between a tight VAR call against Ollie Watkins and Liam Rosenior’s tactical masterclass, we break down how the Blues’ high press suffocated Villa and why Unai Emery’s side suddenly looks vulnerable at the most crucial point of the season.

The Premier League scriptwriters are outdoing themselves. This episode dives into a weekend of high-stakes drama that has completely reshuffled the Champions League places, starting with a North East thriller before heading to a clinical display in the Midlands. Late Drama at St. James' Park: Newcastle United vs Manchester United The unbeaten run is over. In a match defined by a controversial red card for simulation against Jacob Ramsey, Newcastle snatched a 2-1 victory in the dying moments. Anthony Gordon's clinical penalty and a Casemiro header looked to have the points shared, but William Osula's 90th-minute screamer blew the roof off the stadium. We analyze if fatigue is finally catching up to Michael Carrick's side and how Newcastle reignited their European ambitions. Clinical in the Midlands: Aston Villa vs Chelsea Chelsea issued a massive statement with a 4-1 dismantle of Aston Villa. While Douglas Luiz gave the home side early hope, the night belonged to João Pedro, whose sensational hat-trick silenced the Holte End. Between a tight VAR call against Ollie Watkins and Liam Rosenior's tactical masterclass, we break down how the Blues' high press suffocated Villa and why Unai Emery's side suddenly looks vulnerable at the most crucial point of the season.

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