[Archived] Anfield, Stamford Bridge and Etihad

[laughatthedingles]

Why does the pitch appear to have been cut right up to the line nd replaced with what looks like a 3G surface? Is it indeed a 3G surface? I'm guessing it is some UEFA encouraged idea like the black netting is.

The pitch at Stamford Bridge in particular goes right up to the goalline, surely that could affect a balls bounce?

Also if you have studs for the pitch and are forced to continue running onto that it must pose a risk, similarly with corners?