Rangers

Aberdeen's win on Wednesday put more pressure on Rangers manager Philippe Clement, whose side has now lost three of the opening 10 games in the Scottish Premiership and are already nine points off the league leaders.

Clement said: "We started the game well, but when Aberdeen took over and we were struggling, we went behind and I made changes.

"We came out in the second half in a really good way, we were the team pushing for the win all second half. We were much more times in their box but weren't clinical enough in the final third. They scored the decisive goal.

"It's disappointing to lose the three points here. On a really lucky night we could have won this game. It's about taking lessons out of this.

"It's one of the better performances from this new squad but it was not good enough in the result, there's still a lot to work on.

"You can't say [the players] played a bad game, but we need to work on things to make it better. Aberdeen were not the better team to win, it was a game both teams deserved a point each."

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Aberdeen

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin told BBC Scotland: "First of all, the atmosphere at Pittodrie was amazing. It was an emotional game. Our first half was really, really strong.

"Then the character of the players was really strong, the players who came on to the pitch gave us extra energy.

"I know how hard the players try and work, but it's also how they react. They believe in each other and I'm so happy for them to get the points."

The 46-year-old Swede, who took charge in the summer, added that it's too early to talk about the Dons being title contenders.

"No, it's still early," he said. "We know that. We have to stay focused. We still have to improve things and we know it's a long season."

Celtic

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers tells BBC Scotland: "Alistair Johnston has got the feeling now of scoring goals so he's hungry.

"But he's top class, he's a real leader, very strong defensively and a tough boy mentally. He's done fantastic for us but tonight was also a good chance to get Tony [Ralston] some minutes.

"My only focus is on ourselves, looking at us improving our performance level as we go through the season.

"We should have won against Aberdeen, we went a bit slack but we'll learn from that. I'm really pleased with the squad, we've been fantastic with lots of improvements to make.

"We'll be ready for that [cup semi-final against Aberdeen], we love going to Hampden. We're in a good place, getting players back so we'll be ready for Sunday."

Let's have a quick recap now of Wednesday's games in both England and Scotland, beginning with wins for Aberdeen and Celtic.

Aberdeen beat Rangers to remain joint leaders of the Scottish Premiership with Celtic. They are now nine points clear of Rangers and face each other in the Scottish League Cup semi-finals on Saturday.

Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton midfielder Ferdi Kadioglu was withdrawn during the Seagulls' 3-2 loss to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup but manager Fabian Hurzeler says the Turkey international is "not that bad" and will be available for Saturday's trip to Anfield.

Midfielder Matt O'Reilly is also back in training and in "strong shape" ahead of a possible Premier League debut, while striker Joao Pedro is training again.

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Brighton & Hove Albion

Liverpool and Brighton appointed new managers in the summer and both have made positive starts to the season, with Liverpool currently second in the Premier League and Brighton sixth.

On how squads need time to adapt to a new coach, Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler said: "This group is very intelligent but they have the will to improve."

Hurzeler also wants to use games against the likes of Liverpool to see if Brighton are ready "to challenge the establishment - that is the ambition of the club."

Brighton & Hove Albion

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Saturday will be the first time Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been inside Anfield and it's an experience he's excited for.

He said: "It is not on my bucket list to manage there but it will be a great experience, for sure. I am really looking forward to the atmosphere there."

Liverpool

Meanwhile at Liverpool, the Arne Slot machine keeps on moving forward as his side booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup with an impressive 3-2 win at Brighton.

The Reds made eight changes to the side which drew 2-2 at Arsenal on Sunday but managed to keep their defence of the trophy alive.

The Reds will face Brighton again on Saturday - this time in the Premier League at Anfield - as they look to keep pace with Manchester City at the top of the table.

And we're about to hear from Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler to preview Saturday's game.

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Tottenham Hotspur

Speaking of Spurs, they managed to bundle Manchester City out of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, after which boss Ange Postecoglou told Sky Sports: "It's a cup tie played against a formidable opponent, I thought we did well for the most part.

"We didn't allow too many clear-cut chances. We could have put the game away, but City are always going to push you.

"It's an ever-evolving process, this team is growing all the time, but when you have growth you are going to stumble.

"As disappointed as we were on Sunday (1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace), I had great belief we could come out today and put on a great show. Both our goals were quality goals - they have to be as City don't give easy chances."

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Simon Stone
BBC Sport's chief football news reporter

Just a couple of additional points about Wednesday's game.

At no point during Erik ten Hag's reign did Manchester United score five goals against a Premier League club.

And they also didn't score four in the first half of any game under the Dutchman.

Ruud van Nistelrooy had a good night.

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Mark Ogden
Senior writer for ESPN on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast

Ruud van Nistelrooy has reminded us all who he is and I would imagine that the next time that a job comes up in the Premier League or Championship, he would be high on the list. When he walked out of the tunnel at the start of the game, he looked the part. At times, Erik ten Hag didn't look the part.

If you are in a dressing room and Van Nistelrooy is giving you instructions, you sit up and take notice, and at times with Ten Hag, it didn't look like a credible personality that could convince. The package with Ten Hag didn't really work and at least Van Nistelrooy has the appearance and the presence.

[Wednesday's game] was a little bit of an illusion in the fact that the type of chances that Manchester United created at the weekend, they scored, but I don’t think we can say that United have suddenly turned a corner. There is still plenty of work for Ruud van Nistelrooy or Ruben Amorim to get through, but a win is a win and it will boost the morale and confidence in the group.

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The Athletic

The Athletic, external is now reporting that Manchester United have reached an agreement with Sporting for Ruben Amorim to become their new head coach.

Simon Stone and our other BBC reporters are currently trying to bring you more on that story. We'll get that to you as soon as we have it.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport's chief football news reporter

Ruud van Nistelrooy will speak to the media later ahead of Manchester United's Premier League game with Chelsea on Sunday.

It will be his first full news conference since being asked to step in following Erik ten Hag's dismissal as manager on Monday.

Van Nistelrooy did speak to rights holders in the tunnel after Wednesday's game, including BBC Radio 5 Live.

"It is clear that this is going to be short term, so for me today was the most important day after what happened," he said.

"In such short notice we had to have things getting going and get into the quarter-finals. Now the focus is on Chelsea on Sunday and I do not really look any further."

The Guardian

And finally from today's papers, the Guardian says that Manchester United had a 'Ruud awakening' under interim boss Van Nistelrooy.

After scoring just eight goals in nine Premier League games so far this season, they struck five against Leicester on Wednesday.

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Manchester United

After Wednesday's win, Manchester United's interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy was asked on Sky Sports if he wants to help the club going forward: "Of course - I came here as an assistant to help the club. Now in this role, I’m helping as long as needed. In the future in any capacity, I’m here to help the club further to build towards the future. That’s what I'm here for."

On if he wants to be part of the new coaching set-up: "I’m here to help and serve and give my everything for the club in any capacity. There's so many people here around me that want the best for the club and that will never change.

"As long as I am needed, I will do my utmost for the club and the team in any capacity."

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Daily Mirror

The Mirror leads on the same line regarding Ruben Amorim's coaching staff. That would suggest that Ruud van Nistelrooy will not be kept on as part of Amorim's backroom team but if Wednesday's five-goal display is anything to go by, it seems the former United striker is determined to enjoy his stint as interim boss, however long it is.

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