It’s been an interesting season so far, especially one newcomer to the Prem. Who is it? Stay tuned…
I worried about not having any crowds. They do provide distraction, amusement, atmosphere, excitement. But it turns out the lack of audience has not meant lack of stimulation and encouragement for the players. They are so gung-ho, throwing themselves into tackles, recklessly racing forward, right until the end, so we have seen many late winners and disasters. Why is this? Do supporters screaming and shouting sometimes make them hesitant and fearful?
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