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Vicky Gomersall is joined by The Mirror's Darren Lewis and Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We start by discussing Manchester City’s loss at Brighton, a fourth consecutive defeat for Pep Guardiola.  It’s “No Rodri, no party” for Dharmesh.  Meanwhile, Liverpool go five points clear of City with a home win over Aston Villa.  Were Liverpool overlooked at the beginning of the season? Elsewhere, Paul Merson returns to his old club to sit down with Mikel Arteta and Declan Rice; Arteta assures Merson that Arsenal are “here to win”, despite a recent dip in form. Also, Johnny Phillips discusses tactics with Enzo Maresca, who talks of keeping the identity of his team consistent, but finding solutions for different opposition. Finally, we talk Thomas Tuchel ahead of the international break.  Dharmesh questions “why’s he not in charge now?” and believes there is pressure on both Tuchel and the FA.

Vicky Gomersall is joined by the The Mirror's Darren Lewis and Chief Football Writer of The Independent Miguel Delaney. We start by looking at Ruben Amorim’s appointment at Manchester United.  Comparisons with Erik Ten Hag, Amorim’s charismatic media presence and the great work done at Sporting Lisbon. Next to the Premier League title race; after back-to-back losses in all competitions, have Manchester City’s injury list caught up with them?  Are Arsenal now too far behind after their defeat away at Newcastle?  And after beating Brighton to move to top of the league, Miguel thinks Liverpool are looking almost complete but considers a possible drop-off later in the season. Elsewhere, we consider the scrutiny on Julen Lopetegui as West Ham lose to Nottingham Forest.  And Juliette Ferrington sits down with Ruud van Nistelrooy, who makes his desire to stay at Manchester United clear.   Also, is Cole Palmer the best player in the Premier League at the moment?  Darren talks of Palmer’s impressive vision and ball-striking ability but would still choose Erling Haaland over Palmer.   Finally, Natalie Gedra interviews Enzo Maresca, who talks of honesty with his players and learning player management from Marcello Lippi and Carlo Ancelotti.

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.