Chelsea, Arsenal and Man Utd aren't tactically astute enough to compete in Europe

Jose Mourinho's side were the only English side to win their opening group game

THE Premier League clubs are suffering in the Champions League, because they aren't tactically astute or technically good enough.

 

Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester City all slumped to defeats in their opening group games.

Chelsea were the only British representative that emerged with any credit after a 4-0 win over Maccabi Tel Aviv.

But former Fulham and Wigan star Jimmy Bullard, who was speaking on behalf of Ladbrokes Rugby’s ‘Who’s Got The Balls’ campaign, believes another approach is needed from the British representatives in Europe.

 

He exclusively told Express Sport: "I think we put the Premier League on a pedestal and we under-estimate other teams.

"When Premier League clubs go out in Europe, we're not that strong or play correct football.

"For entertainment, the Premier League is great but once you see Chelsea against say Real Madrid or Bayern Munich, they're not as good technically.

 

"I feel there is no surprise we don't do as well as what we think we should do.

"I'm not surprised only one team won the other week. They have more quality.

"I think the Premier League is all about power, pace and energy and abroad, it's about owning football.

 

"It's completely different to what Spanish teams do."

Watch Jimmy Bullard and Austin Healey challenge the values of football and rugby in 'Who's got the balls?' at LadbrokesRugby.com #RealBalls

 

Arsene Wenger (left) and his men will desperate for a response against Olympiacos