Gordon Says EPL Feels Like Basketball Ahead of PSG Clash

Gordon's View on EPL vs Champions League

Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon has criticized the Premier League for leaning too much on physical battles and long balls, contrasting that style with the more attacking approach seen in the UEFA Champions League.

Before Newcastle's upcoming clash with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, Gordon said European games tend to be more open and about trying to play, rather than relying on quick transitions alone.

He added that the EPL has become more physical than ever, at times resembling a basketball game with high pace and constant contact, leaving less room for control.

Matches often hinge on duels and moments of individual brilliance, rather than sustained possession and build-up play.

European football remains closer to its core

Gordon argued that European football continues to reflect the game’s true essence, claiming the Champions League favors genuine football that teams attempt to play properly.

His comments come as Arsenal sit atop the Premier League table this season, with set-piece play as one of their key weapons.

There is a sense that some clubs rely on long throws and static balls, inviting reflection on how the league may evolve in the coming seasons.

In closing, Gordon suggests that European football continues to prize technical play, while the Premier League emphasizes pace and physical battles as a defining feature.

Punchline 1: If the EPL really is basketball, at least the crossbar keeps the score and the suspense high.

Punchline 2: They say football is a game of two halves; in the EPL it often feels like two quarters and a timeout called by a referee who forgot the playbook.