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Has the Premier League Gone Soft?

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Has the Premier League gone soft? Max Scott and former Chelsea and Benfica defender Scott Minto debate whether stricter refereeing and VAR scrutiny are taking the edge out of football. From full-blooded tackles to controversial headbutts and play-acting, are the laws protecting players or have they gone too far?

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