Brentford, however, have been doing well in the league of late, winning four and losing two of their last six games, while for Arsenal it has been a case of winning four and drawing two.

Indeed, the only explanation that could fit all the facts was that in non-pandemic times, referees were to some degree influenced by crowds in favour of the home teams. During the pandemic, there was ...

Referee Harrington is a supporter of Hartlepool United, currently 11th out of 24 in the National League. Their mascot is H’Angus the Monkey, and he was elected mayor of the town until the position was ...