{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/681ccc398b1f3232bc1e68ae/69a596b25517cf499dceccb5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Have set-pieces taken the joy out of the Premier League?","description":"<p>Andy Jones and James Pearce join Tony Evans to unpack a goal-fest at Anfield, where set-pieces once again proved decisive — prompting a wider debate sparked by Arne Slot’s claim that dead-ball dominance may be taking some of the joy out of football.</p><p><br></p><p>The panel dig into standout performances from Alexis Mac Allister, Virgil van Dijk and Hugo Ekitike, ask why Liverpool look so dangerous from corners all of a sudden, and question the consistency of VAR decisions after yet another controversial weekend.</p><p><br></p><p>There’s also a deep dive into Liverpool FC’s newly released financial accounts — record revenues, a Premier League-high wage bill and what it all means for future spending — plus a look ahead to Wolves under the lights on Tuesday night.</p><p><br></p><p>Want to get in touch with your thoughts? Email: <a href=\"mailto:walkon@theathletic.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">walkon@theathletic.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Host:</strong> Tony Evans</p><p><strong>With:</strong> Andy Jones &amp; James Pearce</p><p><strong>Producers:</strong> Guy Clarke &amp; Nick Thomson</p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}