Jamie Carragher claims the Premier League is becoming a 'joke' because of the negative tactics used by smaller teams against the top six at home.
The former Liverpool defender made the controversial comments during Newcastle's defeat against Manchester City at St James' Park on Wednesday night.
The Mapgies, who were beaten 1-0 by the runaway leaders, were clearly set up to stifle Pep Guardiola's dominant side and barely ventured forward in the first half.
That promoted this rant from Sky Sports pundit Carragher: "Not just Newcastle but the Premier League in general, when they come up against the top six, certainly at home, it's becoming embarrassing.