Gullit's comments come after Liverpool boss Arne Slot admitted Premier League games were not 'a joy to watch'. 'I've decided to stop watching football... football has become absolutely horrible,' Gullit, who also managed Chelsea and Newcastle, said during a podcast on the Dutch television channel Ziggo Sport. I saw players trying to create corners, trying to create throw-ins, I saw ball boys ready to give towels to the players.' Everyone just passes, passes, passes, and passes some more.' Set-pieces have become a hot topic in the game this season, with Premier League leaders Arsenal facing criticism for their style of play and reliance on dead-ball situations.

Source: Metro March 03, 2026 19:09 UTC