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Laura Woods Confronts Alan Pardew Over 'Asterisk' Jibe as Arsenal Go Seven Clear

The on-air exchange sharpened a wider argument over Arsenal’s pragmatic approach during their title charge.

Overview

  • Alan Pardew said on talkSPORT that Arsenal’s prospective title would carry an “asterisk,” calling recent displays functional and heavy on gamesmanship.
  • Laura Woods phoned into the live show to denounce the view as “the most disrespectful thing I’ve ever heard,” later describing the take as “mental.”
  • Arsenal moved seven points clear at the top after a 1-0 win at Brighton on Wednesday, helped by Manchester City’s draw with Nottingham Forest.
  • Brighton boss Hurzeler criticised Arsenal’s time-wasting after the match, saying he would not choose to win in that manner.
  • Woods also joked on-air about Tottenham’s struggles and teased Jamie O’Hara, who later complained on X that he was being mocked.