Phil McNulty
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Sean: Hi Phil. Easy question, difficult answer. Top three and bottom three - have your pre-season predictions altered?

Hello, Sean. I can't be changing them just yet, so I'll stick with my predictions of Liverpool as champions, followed by Arsenal and Manchester City.

Liverpool's frailties look to have given Arsenal a much better chance than maybe I thought, though.

My bottom three was Wolves, Sunderland and Burnley. Again, it's very early days but I still see Wolves and Burnley struggling.

Sunderland, on the other hand, have made a very decent start and may prove me wrong.

Sunderland

Regis Le Bris joined Sunderland in the summer of 2024 and won promotion back to the Premier League after beating Sheffield United in the play-offs.

Not only did he guide the Black Cats back to the big time but they are up in ninth - seven points clear of the bottom three.

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Francis: Can you rate Regis Le Bris' time at Sunderland?

I certainly can, Francis. Outstanding.

He got the Black Cats promoted last season and has made a really decent start to the Premier League season.

You can't ask for much more than that.

Wolves' chances of survival are looking pretty slim right now, if you are to believe Opta's predictions.

They're seven games in and have just two points on the board.

As Nick pointed out in his question, the promoted sides this season are putting up a fight and that could work against Wolves.

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Nick: Hi Phil. What are your thoughts on Wolves' start to the season and do you fear for Vitor Pereira's job? I think we got away with the promoted sides being so poor last season, but I fear our luck may run out this time around.

Hello, Nick. We shouldn’t fear for Vitor Pereira’s job because he only signed a new long-term contract the other day, although we also know how the world of football works.

There have been signs of improvement recently. Wolves were unlucky not to win at Spurs, only being denied by a stoppage-time equaliser.

I tipped Wolves to be relegated at the start of the season and I haven’t seen much yet to make me feel I might be wrong. Nothing personal, Wolves fans.

On the latest episode of BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club, former Premier League defender Connor Coady says he doesn't understand the criticism surrounding Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca.

Having played under Marescsa himself, Coady says his style was "one of the most enjoyable ways to play football," and believes that Chelsea's players are enjoying playing under him as well.

Watch the full episode on BBC iPlayer and listen on BBC Sounds

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BBC Sport chief football writer

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Kevin: Hi Phil, Chelsea fan here. I wanted us to sign a world-class goalkeeper, Victor Osimhen and an experienced centre-back this summer. Had the club done this, I think they would be challenging for the title. What do you think?

I'm not sure about a title challenge Kevin, but it would certainly have improved their chances. I have expressed my reservations about goalkeeper Robert Sanchez before and I find it astonishing that, for all the money spent, Chelsea still do not have a proven goalscorer - although I do think Joao Pedro has the potential to be that player.

Chelsea should take great heart from the manner in which they beat Liverpool, despite having so many injuries before and during the game.

I fancy Chelsea for top four and they always have an uncanny knack for winning a trophy.

"No chance" Tottenham win the Premier League says Phil McNulty and it appears Opta agree.

They've given Spurs a 1.34% chnace of finishing top of the pile in May. I guess it's better than 0%!

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Daniel: Hi Phil. Do Spurs finally have the squad to challenge for the title? With Liverpool and Man City struggling, maybe now is their time? They were unlucky in 2015-16.

Hi, Daniel. Steady on - I love your optimism but don’t forget Spurs finished 17th last season, so that would be some improvement.

I do think you should be optimistic - but not that optimistic.

I believe they have a reasonable shot at the top six though, and I really rate Thomas Frank.

The Premier League title though? No chance.

It's not been the best start to life for Thierno Barry since his £27m move to Everton in the summer.

No goal, no assists and not even a shot on target in the Premier League.

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Thomas: Do you think Everton have turned a corner and have a chance at breaking into the top half this season? I just can't see past the striker issue at the moment.

Hi, Thomas. I do think Everton have a real chance of finishing in the top half this season. They look much better under David Moyes - although I still think he made a huge error picking a weakened team against Wolves in the Carabao Cup.

Everton fans are desperate for a trophy after 30 barren years. It was a needless waste of a chance to go far in a competition they should have targeted.

If there's anything that is going to hold them back, it is exactly what you have said. Beto is not good enough and I think we have to be kind and say Thierno Barry is a work in progress.

Either way, neither are up to it at the moment and you suspect Moyes also knows it from the way he is chopping and changing them, often during games and even at half-time.

It might be the international break but Phil McNulty has been non-stop in answering your questions.

Let's recap some of the best:

• Lampard can keep Coventry top
• Top six should be the target for Tottenham
• 'No need for Semenyo to go anywhere just yet'
• Man United job is still attractive
• Guehi could wait until the end of the season to decide future
• 'Top four may just be beyond Crystal Palace'

Opta has also predicted the Premier League table

Keep those questions coming in throughout the afternoon.

Adam Wharton was labelled the "best player on the pitch" by Jack Grealish after Everton beat Crystal Palace on Sunday.

But, the midfielder has been left out of the England squad once again - causing plenty of uproar among fans.

Here's his pass map at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

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Adrian: Hi Phil. Adam Wharton is one of the Premier League players of the season so far, he has been excellent for the last month or so. What does he have to do to get into an England squad that Jordan Henderson is in?

Hello, Adrian. I totally agree that he has been one of the Premier League players of the season and, having seen him run the show against Liverpool at Selhurst Park, I was really surprised he was not in the latest England squad.

He revealed he had a text from head coach Thomas Tuchel explaining that he thought he was doing well but wanted to stick with the same squad this time.

It can’t be too long before he is in, though. He is simply too good to be left out for much longer.

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So this was pretty conclusive, most of you don't have faith in Palace getting Champions League football.

If they do though, it could play a part in the Marc Guehi transfer saga. That remains one to watch.

Not to mention what could happen with the likes of Adam Wharton, and that leads us perfectly back to Phil.

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Mick: We can see why Crystal Palace tried so hard to keep their captain during the transfer window, but what should Liverpool do about Marc Guehi now? (a) pay the money to get him in January, (b) wait until the summer to get him on a free or (c) swap him for Ibrahima Konate.

Morning, Mick. The way Liverpool’s defence has been performing this season, I would not be surprised if they tried again for Guehi in January. Ibrahima Konate has been having a poor time and they need more reliability alongside Virgil van Dijk.

The problem there is that Guehi, who is out of contract at the end of the season, may well want to wait until then to assess his options.

I think your idea of a swap deal is a complete non-starter.

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Michael: If Manchester United decide to sack Ruben Anorim, who would you want to take charge at Old Trafford?

Morning, Michael. First things first, I am not really in the business of calling for, or wanting, managers to be sacked.

However, if this did happen, I think any manager would look very carefully about whether they would want to take on what has been a poisoned chalice, under a hierarchy that has really struggled to make good decisions on and off the pitch.

I would add that Manchester United, whatever state they are in, still have a unique pull so I am sure someone would jump at the chance to manage them.

Let's turn our attention to Manchester United briefly.

A win against Sunderland at the weekend took the pressure off Ruben Amorim heading in to the international break.

They return to action against Liverpool and travel to Anfield knowing they haven't won in the league there since 2016.

Could the next few games decide Amorim's future? And what happens if he is sacked?

Take it away Phil...

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Phil McNulty
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Mike: Is Antoine Semenyo superior to players in similar positions at the 'big six' clubs? Should he stay at Bournemouth, as he has recently signed a long contract, or become a squad member at a club like Chelsea, Liverpool or Manchester United?

Hello, Mike. He is certainly bang in form and flourishing at Bournemouth, so there is no need for him to go anywhere just yet.

I'm not sure Chelsea or Liverpool would move for him at this stage, while Manchester United are in a state of flux.

My view is that he is absolutely fine where he is working under an outstanding coach in Andoni Iraola.

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BBC Sport chief football writer

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Dave: Have Aston Villa finally turned a corner and will they kick on now? What was your pre-season prediction for them and has it changed?

Hello, Dave. It's a little bit early to say, but I think it was just a question of players finding their form and getting some confidence. They have finally scored some goals, and there was always every chance a manager as good as Unai Emery would get them back on the straight and narrow before too long.

I predicted fifth place for Villa and I'm still pretty comfortable with that.

They have a 7.52% chance of that according to our friend the supercomputer.