MNC: Arsenal winning ugly, Chelsea’s reds & expanded VAR

Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Nedum Onuoha join Mark Chapman to discuss Arsenal edging closer to the Premier League title with another two goals from corners in their win over Chelsea.

They discuss Chelsea’s costly discipline problems after Pedro Neto took their tally of red cards to nine for the season.

Motherwell midfielder Andy Halliday reflects on the weekend’s Old Firm derby draw, what it means for Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts and the impact Jens Berthel Askou has had at Fir Park this season.

And former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann explains the expanded role video assistant referees will have at this summer’s World Cup to review incorrectly awarded corners and second yellow cards.

Timecodes:

01:36 – Arsenal winning ugly

22:19 – Chelsea’s ill discipline

32:45 MID

32:55 – Scottish title race with Andy Halliday

49:38 – VAR's expanded role at the 2026 World Cup with Darren Cann

Commentaries this week:

Tuesday 3rd March

PL: Wolves v Liverpool 2015 KO - 5 LIVE

PL: Leeds v Sunderland 1930 KO - SPORTS EXTRA

PL: Everton v Burnley 1930 KO - SPORTS EXTRA 2

PL: Bournemouth v Brentford 1930 KO - SPORTS EXTRA 3

WWCQ: Ukraine v England 1700 KO - SPORTS EXTRA

WWCQ: Czech Republic v Wales 1730 KO - SPORTS EXTRA 2

Wednesday 4th March

PL: Brighton v Arsenal 1930 KO - 5 LIVE

PL: Manchester City v Forest 1930 KO - SPORTS EXTRA

PL: Aston Villa v Chelsea 1930 KO - SPORTS EXTRA 2

PL: Fulham v West Ham 1930 KO - BBC SPORT WEBSITE

PL: Newcastle United v Manchester United 2015 KO - SPORTS EXTRA 3 THEN 5 LIVE AFTER BRIGHTON V ARSENAL

Thursday 5th March

PL: Tottenham Hotspur v Crystal Palace 2000 KO - 5 LIVE