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Rob Dawson,  ESPN's Manchester United Correspondent, reflects on Solskjaer's legacy and believes Carrick will have the support of the dressing room to guide the team to the end of the season.  The Sun are reporting Brendan Rodgers has been contacted by the club, Chief Sports Reporter Martin Lipton joins us for the latest and throws a dart at the managerial LONG list.  The Telegraph's Midlands Football Reporter John Percy runs the rule over Rodgers, Rooney and The Telegraph's lead which places Pochettino as the United board's favourite for the job.  Join us for more in part two when we react to Southgate's extended contract to Euro 2024 & Gerrard and Conte's first Premier League home games  

The Sunday Mirror’s Chief Football Writer Simon Mullock believes Solskjaer will survive the international break but United were out for the count. Is Brendan Rodgers waiting in the wings? Are West Ham in the title race? We cross to East London to get the latest from the Athletic’s West Ham Correspondent Roshane Thomas. Football London’s Tottenham Reporter Rob Guest looks back at Conte's first week in the job.  Spurs are still desperately seeking a shot on target. Could both Lampard and Gerrard make an unlikely return during the International break? The Press Association's Midlands Writer, Nick Mashiter returns. We react to the weekend's shock departures and assess the favourites to step-in at Villa Park and Carrow Road.  Is Arteta mounting a case for United to back Ole? 100 games in and Arsenal are rising, now up to 5th. Simon shares his first hand experience of receiving an impassioned Pep briefing. And finally,  high praise for the men at the back in our "Unsung heroes of the week" closing segment. 

From the Moura substitution to the predicted starting line-up under Conte. Why Conte’s appointment could offer a genuine option for Kane to remain. The Evening Standard’s Tottenham & Chief Football Correspondent Dan Kilpatrick joins us …eyes wide open! The Daily Mail’s Northern Football Reporter Jack Gaughan revels in Ole’s tactical masterclass.. Cavani was one thing, diverting Conte to Enfield another. PA’s Midland’s Football Writer Nick Mashiter assesses what’s happening at Leicester with Brendan Rodgers. Can Dean Smith adapt his attack to a life without Jack?  Could Stratford leave Old Trafford in the shade this coming weekend when David Moyes hosts Jurgen Klopp? AND the Manchester Derby …. Do United stand any chance?? With Gareth Southgate announcing his England squad on Thursday our resident England U21 Correspondents Nick and Jack eye who they believe could join Southgate’s squad to Qatar. 

Ian Ladyman, Football Editor at the Daily Mail should be adopting a Paul Scholes swagger for his Nostradamus like predictions but capitulates early .. fitting  Praise for Klopp, Salah, Henderson and Firmino as Liverpool record their greatest victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford.  Simon Peach, Chief Football Writer at the Press Association reminds us of the work Solskjaer has done to transform a toxic dressing room but the pressure is now on before the international break. And Charlotte Duncker, Manchester United Correspondent for Goal is concerned Manchester United's performances are going backwards. Who should come in next and when?  We break down the key performers for Liverpool and the tactical brilliance of Klopp. We ask if David Moyes is having the last laugh. Bernardo Silva is bolstering City but Chelsea also showed-off their depth in squad this weekend.  Can Nuno Espirito Santo keep his job? Also, we look to Moyes vs Guardiola in the Carabao Cup Ranieri’s big comeback. Leicester and Arsenal reviving their season. Our unsung heroes of the week and a Welsh dragon supporting an Arsenal legend.

The Newcastle United takeover is creating more than a managerial headache. We have an open chat on the conflicts for fans and the difficulties covering the Newcastle United takeover. Why can't fans just celebrate the arrival of their new owners without the conflict? That's the question asked by The Athletic's Newcastle United Correspondent Chris Waugh Oliver Holt, Chief Sports Writer for the Daily Mail thinks Newcastle United is being somewhat "picked on" with the new temporary restrictions on sponsorship BUT can not reconcile with journalists celebrating the takeover without reference to human rights abuses - especially the murder of fellow journalist Jamal Khashoggi. And fans donning tea towels on their heads. Just no.  Mark Ogden, Senior Football Writer for The Athletic, based in Manchester, sees the parallels with Manchester City and human rights and was in St James's Park on Sunday. What do City fans really care about?  And with Manchester United preparing to host Liverpool at Old Trafford is Ole really safe? Results need a dramatic turnaround in Europe and this weekend for Solskjaer to survive.  And we have some fascinating Copy Casualties to bring you with one referee revealing his true colours and Sir Alex pouring over the papers. 

The night Anfield shook. We couldn’t be there but they could. We spend the first half an hour of this week’s pod drinking in the sights, sounds and ramification of a classic tactical duel between Jürgen Klopp & Pep Guardiola. We’re joined by Paul Horst the Liverpool Correspondent for the Liverpool Echo Joe Prince Wright, NBC’s lead soccer writer explains the impact of Salah’s performance back in the States, will it be enough for the Fenway Group to splash the cash? And after a tumultuous week Tuchel finishes on top of the table. Treading the mean pavements of Cobham, trust me those cars go by fast, Dominic Fifield - Senior Writer for The Athletic.

Paul Hirst, Manchester Football Reporter for The Times previews Manchester United's encounter with Villarreal and looks in depth at Ole's midfield conundrum.  Nizaar Kinsella , Chelsea FC Correspondent for Goal previews Chelsea's encounter with Juventus but without Mount & James, the academy products who will be sorely missed in Turin.  David Ornstein, Arsenal fan favourite and Football Correspondent at The Athletic joins in the excitement of the Arsenal revival..OR DOES HE? The Premier League discuss taking a "Meaningful match" abroad. A sensible way to bring revenue to clubs and connect with a foreign fanbase or? Coming soon. All praise for Potter, the other Frank rocking West London and a lookahead to the epic showdown between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield in our weekend preview. Here from Wednesday.

Can Manchester City avenge their Champions League defeat? Will Lukaku prove Kane is City's missing link? Does this tell us who will really be in the title chase? Arteta faces Nuno in the North London derby. A revival or will the pressure mount on his survival?  Kane dug out his shooting boots in the Carabao Cup.. Now Nuno needs to get his tactics right on the night.  Dom King thinks Everton's 3-0 defeat to Aston Villa last weekend was just a blip for Benitez but Liverpool will not be taking Brentford for granted.  Aston Villa take on Manchester United. Can Matty Cash outshine the big money signings? Give him the chance and he just might. And Vaaaarrrrrrrrgggghhhhh! It had all been going so well.. Stay to the end for our Unsung Hero of the week.. all nominations are worthy winners but one edges the pack 

Part One: The Review  Fierce rivalries are put aside to pay respect to the highest scorer in the history of English top-flight football. Kane stalemate or a team in transition?  Ole's bounceback. The Manchester United manager's sub sets-up a thrilling if bewildering finale at the London stadium.  Is VAR going backwards? Can Guardiola heal his rift with his fans or are there wider ramifications?  Dominic King eyes a senior great to draft into Liverpool's squad ..  And James Olley tries and fails to get us all sacked ... They'll never know... 

Counting down to Spurs v Chelsea. Which Spurs?  Gerry Cox wonders if a player waiting in the wings could be the solution? Every confidence Kane will build into the season.   Lukaku admits he still has to gain some understanding with a few Chelsea players but is already building a rivalry with one teammate. Scoring against Tottenham? Primed.  Nuno has the nouse to nullify.   Kevin De Bruyne returned to the starting line-up in Europe. Kristof Terreur explains why KDB has his own stat book on Pep which shows how Manchester City can win the Champions League.  Kevin & Jack.. it begins.   Rob Harris runs an eye over Liverpool's transfer window. Klopp's men are flying but why didn't Liverpool splurge to compensate for their Super League shame, when others did?  We look forward in Europe.  And with Benitez enforcing his methods on Everton, we ask if Ancelotti can resurrect Hazard and Real..after Courtois' heroics saved  another European giant from an early setback.  Kristof takes pride in Brugge but his fascination rests on PSG and Pochettino's process to turn the "Dream team!" on paper into a powerhouse on the pitch.  And we celebrate our "Unsung heroes!" in the Premier League from last weekend. With one club featuring heavily.