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Steve McManaman slams Sunderland's tactics in their 1-0 win over Leeds United at Elland Road. The victory lifts Sunderland to 40 points, solidifying their strong Premier League campaign. However, McManaman criticizes their reliance on long throws and set pieces, saying, “There’s more towels scattered around the pitch than chances.” He points out the absurdity of towels positioned behind goals, questioning their purpose. McManaman expresses frustration over players faking injuries to waste time, declaring, “The game needs to be looked at.” He and Jermaine Beckford also criticize the officials after Leeds are denied a clear penalty for a challenge by Luke O’Nien on Pascal Struijk. Beckford calls the non-call “embarrassing,” while McManaman labels the current state of set-piece tactics as “madness.” Both ex-players urge referees to take control of the game.
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