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"Eddie Howe knows what he’s doing, he was probably manager of the season
"He signed the right players in January to make the best season with Newcastle, they give him full power to make the signings he want. I think they’re going to be a top team in a few years.
Granit Xhaka booking vs Leeds referred to National Crime Agency
The National Crime Agency has been tasked with looking into Granit Xhaka’s yellow card in the closing minutes of Arsenal’s 4-1 triumph against Leeds United in December.
With minutes remaining in the game, the Switzerland midfielder was booked for delaying the taking of a free kick.
However, a strange betting trend surrounding the booking surfaced, prompting the FA to launch a six-month inquiry. According to the Daily Mail, the issue has now been referred to the National Crime Agency.
With less than ten minutes remaining in the game with Arsenal on the verge of going 4-1 up through Emile Smith Rowe, an abnormally big wager of £52,000 was made on Xhaka to be cautioned. In the 86th minute, referee Andre Marriner would book the midfielder for time wasting. The bet was worth around £250,000 to the person who placed it.
The FA was aroused by the large quantities of money involved in these bets, which were placed on a betting exchange, as well as the fact that Xhaka’s odds of getting booked soared in the closing 10 minutes of the game.