Arsenal back on top | Man City are into the FA Cup Final | Who is best placed to beat the drop?

Vicky Gomersall is joined by The Mirror's Darren Lewis and Sky Sports News Senior Reporter Melissa Reddy. We start by looking at the importance of Arsenal v Liverpool and the broader title-race; Natalia Gedra interviews Arne Slot, Patrick Davison sits down with David Raya and Harriet Prior has a chat with Trent Alexander-Arnold. Also, Darren questions Enzo Maresca’s public openness regarding the comments on Reece James’ leadership qualities.  Finally, we have a look at the Ballon D’Or ceremony; Darren talks highly of odds-on favourite Vinicius Jr, believing the young Madrid star will win, despite the racial abuse he has experienced.

Vicky Gomersall is joined by the The Mirror's Darren Lewis and Sky Sports Football Chief Reporter Kaveh Solhekol to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We start with ten-man Arsenal’s loss at Bournemouth.  Do Arsenal have a discipline problem with three red cards in eight Premier League games?  Also, Manchester United’s win at home to Brentford and Erik Ten Hag’s accusation of journalists telling “fairytales and lies”. Elsewhere, we discuss Pep Guardiola’s future.  Darren believes if Pep stays at City, it will be not for money but out of love. Plus, Mohammed Kudus’ red card in Tottenham’s victory over West Ham and Fabian Hurzeler boosting Brighton to fifth after a win at Newcastle. Patrick Davidson sits down for an exclusive interview with Arne Slot, talking Liverpool’s impressive start, living away from family and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future. Finally, Darren and Kaveh give their opinions on Thomas Tuchel’s appointment as England manager.

Vicky Gomersall is joined by the The Mirror's Darren Lewis and football reporter for The Telegraph Sam Dean to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We start with Arsenal’s home win against Southampton, with Saka making the difference in an unexpectedly stressful day for Arsenal.  Also, City’s stumbling victory against Fulham, with Kovacic’s impressive performance in Rodri’s absence.  And a look at Arne Slot’s flying start; have Liverpool’s opening fixtures been kind? Elsewhere, we discuss whether it would it be a betrayal if Ruud Van Nistlerooy got the interim job as Manchester United manager, if the club were to part ways with Erik Ten Hag. Plus, Vicky’s exclusive interview with Brighton’s young manager Fabian Hurzeler.  And the German media’s criticism of Harry Kane. Finally, the news that Kick It Out founder Lord Ouseley died this week at 79; Darren sums up what he meant to football.

Rob Jones is joined by The Mirror's Darren Lewis and Sky Sport's chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We start with Manchester City’s draw at Newcastle and how much Rodri’s absence played a role in the result at St. James’ Park.  Do City need to buy in January? Elsewhere, we discuss title-contenders Arsenal’s late win at home to Leicester.  This Arsenal team reminds Kaveh of Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United with their late winners; are Arteta’s team title favourites this season? Also, we analyse league-leaders Liverpool’s win against Wolves in our Saturday Night Football fixture.  How good has Arne Slot been in his first six league games?  And are Liverpool flying under the radar in the title race? Plus, we look at Cole Palmer’s record breaking exploits in front of goal for Chelsea.

Laurie Whitwell of The Athletic joins Vicky Gomersall and The Mirror’s Darren Lewis to reflect on the biggest talking points from the weekend’s sporting action.    We start with Manchester United’s goalless draw at Crystal Palace and the decision to start Marcus Rashford on the bench. Manager Erik ten Hag insisted it’s “just rotation”, but what do our panel think?  They also discuss André Onana’s incredible double save to deny Palace a certain goal.   Elsewhere, Darwin Nunez’s brilliant strike helped Liverpool move to the top of the table with a win against Bournemouth, but are they genuine title contenders?   Plus, we hear an extended interview with Pep Guardiola – the Manchester City boss discusses the intensity of the football calendar, ahead of their match against Arsenal.