Summary

  1. Goodbyepublished at 15:58 British Summer Time 21 October

    That's all from us - and chief footballer writer Phil McNulty - for today.

    Don't worry if you've missed anything though as you can catch up by clicking on the links in the summary points.

    A reminder that Nottingham Forest take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League this evening and you can follow live text coverage right here.

    We'll be back bright and early tomorrow morning with all the latest, plus we'll be previewing a busy night of Champions League action.

    See you then!

  2. 'It isn’t so settled at the moment' - Glasnerpublished at 15:53 British Summer Time 21 October

    Nottingham Forest v Crystal Palace (20:00 BST)

    Oliver GlasnerImage source, Getty Images

    Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner says "it isn't so settled" at the club at the moment but they are working hard to turn their performances and results around.

    The Eagles are third from bottom having secured just three points from seven games and travel to Nottingham Forest for their first game following the international break.

    "Regarding the results, no, we are not going in the right direction," said Glasner. "We wanted and expected a little bit more.

    "The performances for many parts of the games have been competitive but in the end we lose or draw. Sometimes we lose our focus or miss clear chances to get a better result.

    "It isn't so settled at the moment and that is what we're working at. We can create more chances and situations to score goals. We can defend better.

    "We don't look back. Yes, we analyse but we try to improve day by day. We stick together, work hard and let's improve because then we can get the results."

  3. 'The sanction has been decided - let's go'published at 15:51 British Summer Time 21 October

    Nottingham Forest v Crystal Palace (20:00 BST)

    Nuno Espirito SantoImage source, Getty Images

    Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo admits it will be difficult not being on the touchline when his side take on Crystal Palace later tonight.

    "It's tough," he said. "We're going to be in permanent contact and what is important is that we prepare well and the players are ready to compete."

    On receiving the three-game touchline ban for his red card in the draw against Brighton, he said:"I'm surprised. It's a big sanction but there's nothing we can do. It's not for me to judge.

    "My job is to move forward and make sure the coaching staff are ready to help the team. We had a hearing, everything was normal. The sanction has been decided - let's go."

  4. Sutton's predictions: Nottingham Forest v Crystal Palacepublished at 15:48 British Summer Time 21 October

    Nottingham Forest v Crystal Palace (20:00 BST)

    Sutton's Predictions banner with Kellie Maloney

    Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League matches this season, against a variety of guests.

    For week eight, he takes on legendary boxing manager Kellie Maloney.

    Sutton's prediction: 1-0

    Crystal Palace need the win more, that is for sure. You can tell by listening to their manager Oliver Glasner that he knows he needs a positive result quickly, just to get that spark from last season back.

    Glasner wants to play this expansive brand of football but results mean a bit of doubt has crept in, and that is really evident from their performances.

    This all points towards a Nottingham Forest home win, which is what I am going with, but the good news for Palace is that every time I predict one of those, they stuff it up - Forest are yet to win at the City Ground this season.

    Kellie's prediction: Forest are playing well and Palace need a win. I am going with a draw. 2-2

  5. Lionesses prepare for friendliespublished at 15:45 British Summer Time 21 October

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport women’s football news reporter

    The Lionesses will meet up at St George’s Park today as they prepare for friendlies against Germany and South Africa on Friday and Tuesday respectively.

    We will hear from Manchester United midfielder Grace Clinton in a live press conference at 17:00 BST.

    Later this week, manager Sarina Wiegman will speak to media before the team travel to Wembley.

    Three players playing club football in the United States - Esme Morgan, Jess Carter and Anna Moorhouse - will travel to St George’s Park later today having all started matches with their clubs late last night.

    They will be given an extended period of rest before joining training this week.

    It could be an interesting camp for Wiegman with changes expected - she will be without Chelsea star Lauren James due to injury once again - and it is a first meeting with Germany at Wembley since their famous Euro 2022 final showdown.

  6. 'If we want to look professional we just have to have the same thing as the men’s game'published at 15:42 British Summer Time 21 October

    Chelsea 5-2 Tottenham

    Sonia Bompastor, Robert VilahamnImage source, Getty Images

    Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor told Sky Sports that she believes referees need more help from technology: "From where I was watching the game it’s difficult to say if ball was in or out. I just feel like if the technology is in the men’s game why don't we have the same?

    "If we want to look professional we just have to have the same thing as the men’s game."

    Tottenham boss Robert Vilahamn told Sky Sports he only wanted more technology if it brought minimal disruption to games: "VAR, goalline technology - if we can get everything right and don't lose momentum of the game bring it, but make sure we don't disrupt games too much.

    "Goalline technology is a good thing, a quick decision so why not."

  7. Does the WSL need goalline technology?published at 15:40 British Summer Time 21 October

    Chelsea 5-2 Tottenham

    Media caption,

    WSL Highlights: Chelsea 5-2 Tottenham

    A goal which caused controversy in yesterday's Women's Super League game between Chelsea and Tottenham reiterated calls for goalline technology in the women's top flight.

    Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton was judged not to have kept out Amanda Nilden's long-range effort, which made it 1-1.

    Without the technology, it is difficult to know for sure.

    It didn't cost Chelsea in the end who cruised to a 5-2 win.

    Have a look at that Spurs goal for yourself, 36 seconds into the highlights above.

  8. 'Is there something in the subconscious?'published at 15:38 British Summer Time 21 October

    Wolves 1-2 Man City

    Gary O'Neil manager / head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers and Assistant Tim JenkinsImage source, Getty Images

    Wolves boss Gary O'Neil speaking after yesterday's match about Manchester City's winner: "Is there something in the subconscious around decision-making, without even knowing it. Are you more likely to give it to Manchester City than Wolves?

    "If I had to upset someone in a street and there was a little guy and a big guy - I'm upsetting the little guy. Nothing against little guys but do you know what I mean?

    "There is something in there and they definitely don't do it on purpose. I know they're 100 percent honest and they're doing the best job they can."

  9. 'I would not fine O'Neil for that'published at 15:34 British Summer Time 21 October

    Phil McNulty Q&A

    Gary O'Neil manager / head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers acknowledges the fansImage source, Getty Images

    Dan: Phil, should Wolves be expecting a fine for Gary O’Neil’s comments post-match about referee bias, especially following Forest’s massive fine recently? And if not, where are we drawing the line between what’s ok and not ok to say about officials?

    Phil: Hello, Dan. I think we need to record exactly what Gary O’Neil said in his post-match press conference, which was: “There’s no chance people are purposely against Wolves but is there something in the sub-conscious around decision-making, or without even knowing it, are you more likely to give it to Manchester City than Wolves?”

    Emotions were running high, understandably, and I think he is posing a question rather than accusing referees of bias so, I would not fine him for that. What you cannot do is accuse officials of bias – and they are not biased.

    This, of course, may not be the view taken by the authorities, depending on how they feel about O’Neil suggesting unconscious bias.

  10. 'This will be something Arne Slot will be thinking carefully about'published at 15:29 British Summer Time 21 October

    Phil McNulty Q&A

    Arne Slot head coachImage source, Getty Images

    Alan: Phil do you think Slot needs to start resting some of his ever-present players before burn out - Van Dijk, Konate, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai and maybe start that this week against a weak RB Leipzig?

    Phil: Hello, Alan. I think this will be something Arne Slot will be thinking carefully about. They are already is a solid position in the Champions League so, yes, I can certainly see him managing game time for those important players you mention.

  11. 'The City Ground is a big weapon in their favour'published at 15:24 British Summer Time 21 October

    Phil McNulty Q&A

    Anonymous: Hi there, Phil. Do you think that Nottingham Forest can find a way to start picking points up at home without Gibbs-White and Ward Prowse? It feels strange that last season we won more at home then away but now it's flipped over. We need a big win tonight against Crystal Palace.

    Phil: It will be difficult without them but I do think Forest look a much better proposition this season. They play in the classic Nuno style of solid defence, pace and width, dangerous on the counter attack.

    I actually think The City Ground is a big weapon in their favour. The atmosphere has been superb on my visits there since they returned to the Premier League and I fully expect them to pick up points there.

  12. VAR moments of the weekend: Jones penalty overturnedpublished at 15:17 British Summer Time 21 October

    Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea

    Robert Sanchez challenges Curtis JonesImage source, Getty Images

    In the first half of Liverpool's 2-1 win over Chelsea, Reds midfielder Curtis Jones won two penalties, although the second was overturned by referee John Brooks.

    The penalty had been given for a challenge by goalkeeper Robert Sanchez on Jones, but was overturned, after it was judged that Sanchez won the ball cleanly.

    Sanchez had been booked when the penalty was given, but it was later rescinded.

  13. Benteke wins MLS Golden Bootpublished at 15:14 British Summer Time 21 October

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport's chief football news reporter

    Christian Benteke #20 of D.C. United reactsImage source, Getty Images

    Former Aston Villa, Liverpool and Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke clinched Major League Soccer's Golden Boot award this weekend.

    Benteke finished the regular season on 23 goals, three more than Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, who both scored 20 for Inter Miami.

    It is a pretty good achievement considering DC United failed to make the end of season play-offs, finishing 10th in the Eastern Conference, missing out on goal difference.

    The last player to do that was former Vancouver forward Camilo Sanvezzo in 2013.

    Benteke signed a contract extension in August that will keep the 33-year-old in Washington for the 2025 campaign, with the potential to stay at DC United for 2026 as well.

  14. 'I think yellow was the right decision on Tosin'published at 15:08 British Summer Time 21 October

    Phil McNulty Q&A

    Christian: Do you think Tosin Adarabioyo should have seen red for his foul on Jota. It looked the same as the Saliba foul the previous day. Arguably Tosin had less cover because Colwill was five yards off the incident. It's also significant that the Tosin foul led to Jota being taken off injured.

    Phil: Quite a few similarities here, definitely.

    William Saliba was a little bit close to his own goal when he brought down Evanilson and no-one was nearby, whereas Diogo Jota was right on the half-way line when Tosin started to tug him down and Levi Colwill was in much closer attendance.

    I think yellow was the right decision on Tosin, although I also thought the Saliba one was borderline as well and could have gone either yellow or red.

  15. 'Arsenal target Vlahovic available for bargain price'published at 15:04 British Summer Time 21 October

    Monday's gossip

    Dusan Vlahovic in the Gossip graphic

    Arsenal could land long-term Serbian target Dusan Vlahovic, 24, for a bargain price because the Juventus striker's talks with his club over a new contract are not progressing well. (Caught Offside), external

    Borussia Dortmund's English winger Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, 20, is drawing interest from Arsenal, Tottenham, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest – though the German club want more than £50m for the player before they will consider selling. (Caught Offside), external

    Arsenal, Juventus, AC Milan and Napoli are among the clubs watching Como and Argentina midfielder Nico Paz, 20. (Nicolo Schira on X), external

    Want more transfer stories? Read Monday's full gossip column

  16. Open training is overpublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 21 October

    Arsenal v Shakhtar Donetsk (Tues, 20:00 BST)

    Arsenal

    That's all for now from the open part of Arsenal's Monday afternoon training session.

    As we reported a moment ago, Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber were both absent, meaning it is unlikely they will feature in Tuesday's game with Shakhtar Donetsk.

  17. Time for some rondospublished at 14:54 British Summer Time 21 October

    Arsenal v Shakhtar Donetsk (Tues, 20:00 BST)

    Arsenal

    The session has moved into a couple of rondos.

    With a few injuries, including Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber, there are a few younger players involved in training today.

    Even some of the coaches are joining in!

  18. Arsenal going through their pacespublished at 14:50 British Summer Time 21 October

    Arsenal v Shakhtar Donetsk (Tues, 20:00 BST)

    Arsenal

    Mikel Arteta's players are in good spirits in their training session ahead of facing Shakhtar Donetsk tomorrow night.

    After a couple of short warm-up drills, the players are now having short races.

    They will be hoping to not fall at any hurdles tomorrow night.

  19. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:45 British Summer Time 21 October

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    As a Saints fan it was a horrific weekend all round, but how Fraser gets a red and Ayew doesn't is incredibly frustrating. Fifa should look at changing the double jeopardy rules - a penalty and a red card is often too harsh.

    Peter

  20. No Saka or Timber in trainingpublished at 14:43 British Summer Time 21 October

    Alex Howell
    BBC football news reporter at Arsenal's training ground

    There’s no sign of Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber in the open section of Arsenal training.

    Mikel Arteta has already confirmed that Martin Odegaard is out of the game with Shakhtar Donetsk tomorrow night.

    N/AImage source, BBC Sport