Simon Stone
BBC Sport's chief football news reporter in Lisbon

Bernardo Silva was an old team-mate of Ruben Amorim, quite a long time ago, when the Manchester City star was emerging from the youth ranks at Benfica.

At the time, he didn't pay any attention to Amorim's desire to move into coaching but he did notice the Sporting coach played in a variety of different positions, which gave him a different perspective on the game.

From next Monday, the pair will be on opposite sides of the Manchester divide, so Bernardo cannot wish him too much success.

But he is glad to see another fellow Portuguese in the Premier League.

"We shared a few months together at Benfica [as team-mates], often we trained with the main team," Silva said.

"He always showed he could read the game because he played different positions. He played as a defender, on the left, and as a midfield player.

"When Ruben becomes the coach of Manchester United, we will worry about that then."

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It's been a tricky few months for Arsenal since losing the creative influence of Odegaard in September.

They suffered their first defeat since April and are without a win in three in the league.

• Before Odegaard's injury: P4, W3, D1, L0
• After Odegaard's injury: P12, W7, D3, L2

Rory Smith
Chief Soccer Correspondent for The New York Times, on BBC 5 Live's Monday Night Club

The idea that Ruben Amorim has to speak in English to the English media, otherwise it is disrespectful, is completely absurd.

Maybe if you want to go to a press conference in Lisbon and talk to Amorim, you should learn Portuguese....

Alex Howell
BBC football news reporter

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Following a day of off the field drama at Arsenal, there's some welcome positive news on the pitch.

Captain Martin Odegaard has returned to full training ahead of the Gunner's Champions League match against Inter Milan.

The midfielder has been out since September after picking up an ankle injury on international duty and Arsenal have missed his presence on the pitch.

They have picked up just one point out of a possible nine in their last three games after losses to Newcastle and Bournemouth and a hard-fought draw against Liverpool.

Arsenal struggled to create clear-cut chances against Newcastle and having their leader and one of their main creative outlets back will be a big boost.

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Manchester City and Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva says Ruben Amorim, who takes over as Manchester United boss from Sporting on 11 November, deserves to be at "one of the best clubs in the world".

The 39-year-old Portuguese signed a contract until June 2027, but still remains in charge of Sporting for their Champions League game in Lisbon against City later.

"Before he arrived, Sporting didn't win the league for nearly 20 years but since he's been there with the president and the sporting director it looks like they all went in the same direction," Silva said.

"As a manager tactically, you can see that he's really good, the way he prepares his teams. Sporting was never this, it was always going upwards and they're a big machine right now.

"I only have compliments because they've been flying in the Portuguese league. It's going to be very tough to beat them.

"In terms of him going to Manchester United, I don't wish him well, but he deserves to be in one of the best clubs in the world right now because of the work that he has done for the last few years."

Ruben Amorim has quite a lot to live up to if fans do start drawing comparisons with Sir Alex Ferguson, who won 38 trophies during 26 years as Manchester United boss before retiring in 2013.

Amorim has led Sporting to two Portuguese titles in his four years at the club, while his side have won 14 of their past 15 games in all competitions, only losing the Portuguese Super Cup this season.

Both City and Sporting are on seven points from three Champions League games so far.

One thing that Ruben Amorim did say in Portuguese that was pounced on by the British press was a nod to his next club, Manchester United, and their legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

He said that United fans would think "the new Alex Ferguson has arrived" if his Sporting team beat Manchester City tonight.

Amorim, 39, has two more games as Sporting head coach before taking over at Old Trafford - including the Champions League match against his new team's rivals.

"If the result is very negative, expectations will drop and I don't think that's a bad starting point, when you begin at Manchester United," he said.

"If we win they'll think the new Alex Ferguson has arrived, which is very difficult to maintain.

"I'm fully aware that I'm going to be judged as a manager on this game, and only on this game, and I realise what [people] can take from this depending on the result."

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The clip of the exchange between Ruben Amorim and English media has been widely shared on social media - and the Sporting boss is explaining why he doesn't want to answer any more questions in English at yesterday's pre-match news conference.

"Sorry, sorry. They will miss me in Portuguese so I have to speak Portuguese"

He is asked about being a "hero" to Manchester United fans by beating Manchester City in Tuesday's Champions League tie, but a club media official steps in: "We'll proceed in Portuguese. Next week you can hear him talking in English."

Amorim jokes: "More basic English."

Simon Stone
BBC Sport's chief football news reporter in Lisbon

With a delayed flight and queues to get through security at Lisbon airport, I was in a rush when I arrived at the news conference room on Monday for Sporting's pre-match media for their Champions League game againstManchester City tonight.

I didn't realise until I had sat down that I was only one - empty - seat away from Ruben Amorim, who was watching one of his players answering questions.

I said hello and shook Amorim's hand. He said hello back and seemed perfectly civil.

Then, after answering 20 minutes of questions in his native Portuguese, Amorim was asked another five or six by the English media.

Again, the answers were in Portuguese. Asked by an English TV journalist if he could offer an answer in English, he declined.

His press officer said English journalists would get a lot of answers in their native tongue when he starts officially at Manchester United on 11 November.

For now, it is Portuguese only.

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We will continue to look at some of the issues raised on the Monday Night Club, including what is going wrong at West Ham, Edu's decision to step down as Arsenal sporting director and whether tiredness has become a "mindset issue" for defending Premier League champions Manchester City.

But let's switch focus to the Champions League and assess an intriguing news conference from Manchester United's manger-in-waiting Ruben Amorim, who spoke to media on Monday before his Sporting side's tie at home to 2023 winners City.

We will also see what Pep Guardiola and Bernardo Silva had to say before tonight's match, and build up to Xabi Alonso's return to former club Liverpool with his Bayer Leverkusen side.

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It was an amazing moment, albeit an equaliser rather than a winner. The Peterborough players in this picture look shell-shocked. Not surprising that they went on to lose the penalty shootout...

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Uncapped Brighton defender Ruairi McConville has been called up to the Northern Ireland squad for the first time for Nations League matches against Belarus and Luxembourg.

The 19-year-old centre-back is captain of Northern Ireland Under-19s and plays for his club's Under-21 side.

McConville has also previously played for Northern Ireland's Under-21s, Under-17 and Under-16 teams.

McConville's inclusion comes as Sunderland defender Dan Ballard returns to the squad after injury.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill is without defenders Paddy McNair and Eoin Toal for the double-header because of hamstring injuries, with games against Belarus in Belfast on 15 November and Luxembourg away three days later.

Goalkeepers: Bailey Peacock-Farrell (Birmingham City), Pierce Charles (Sheffield Wednesday), Luke Southwood (Bolton Wanderers).

Defenders: Jamal Lewis (Sao Paulo, on loan from Newcastle United), Daniel Ballard (Sunderland), Ciaron Brown (Oxford United), Conor Bradley (Liverpool), Trai Hume (Sunderland), Brodie Spencer (Huddersfield Town), Kofi Balmer (Motherwell), Ruairi McConville (Brighton and Hove Albion).

Midfielders: George Saville (Millwall), Jordan Thompson (Stoke City), Alistair McCann (Preston North End), Shea Charles (Sheffield Wednesday, on loan from Southampton), Isaac Price (Standard Liege), Paul Smyth (Queens Park Rangers), Ross McCausland (Rangers), Ethan Galbraith (Leyton Orient), Brad Lyons (Kilmarnock), Caolan Boyd-Munce (St Mirren).

Forwards: Josh Magennis (Exeter City), Dion Charles (Bolton Wanderers), Callum Marshall (Huddersfield Town, on loan from West Ham United), Jamie Reid (Stevenage), Lee Bonis (ADO Den Haag).

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Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth): Tactically he was excellent. His team were so brave in the way they pressed Manchester City, they left one v one at the back with Erling Haaland - nobody has done that this season. They could have been 4-0 up in the first half.

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Aaron Ramsdale (Southampton): I thought he made a mistake leaving Arsenal to go to Southampton but I understand the logic behind it. I don't think he'll end up with many clean sheets and he rode his luck a few times against Everton - but probably made Southampton's save of the season from Michael Keane's header which would have changed the focus of the match. He was a big part in why they won the game.

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Anthony Gordon (Newcastle): Newcastle are a better team when he is involved. He got an assist for Alexander Isak's winner against Arsenal, but the way he drives with the ball and carries the team forward means he's always a threat. He can be on the right, left or the middle - he's just a wonderful football player for Newcastle and England. Getting injured and then missing a penalty against Everton could have knocked his confidence but didn't. He's straight back on the horse, straight at it - I can respect that.

Dominic Solanke (Tottenham): I have been giving him a bit of stick because I'm not sure if he is the man who will score enough goals to take Tottenham all the way to where they want to be, but he was really good in the win over Villa. When I give people stick I also look to give them praise and credit. His goals were two proper poacher's finishes. He was much better and played on the last man, didn't come short and get involved. He was always available for a cross and got his just rewards. Hopefully he can continue and start firing Tottenham to where they want to be.

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth): The player of the weekend by far. He dominated Kyle Walker. I'll put it down to this - Walker played a 6/10 and Semenyo was 9.5/10. I don't think Semenyo will have a better game - everything he touched landed at his feet. He got himself a goal. He bodied Walker at one stage, put him on the ground. We've all had those games - if you're Kyle you think "stay away from me". I have been critical of Semenyo and didn't think he would step up from Bristol City to the level he has done now. He looks like he could be in the Premier League for a very long time.

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Moises Caicedo (Chelsea): His performance in Chelsea's draw at Manchester United was arguably his best game for the club. I know people think it is about his goal - and it was a wonderful strike - but he was all over the place, putting his foot in, making loads of fouls, ratty tackles. He got on the ball more too and was braver, playing it forward. I thought he was miles better than he has been.

Joao Gomes (Wolves): He covered every blade of grass as Wolves earned a point against Crystal Palace - and has been doing that for a number of weeks. Wolves are going to need him to continue doing it to get them out of a relegation battle. If he keeps playing like this they will struggle to keep him. A very good footballer.

Lewis Cook (Bournemouth): He was excellent. The best thing I can say about him is I didn't have to mention his name too many times. He did everything right, a proper 8/10 or 9/10 performance. He got the ball, moved it well and kept it ticking over. He made fouls when he needed to, broke up play and kept the team going. Beating Manchester City is a massive result for Bournemouth.

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Adam Smith (Bournemouth): I was at Bournemouth against Man City and was mightily impressed by the Cherries. I could have put the whole Bournemouth team in but that would have been unfair. As captain at right-back Smith showed his experience and guile, he was excellent. He made Matheus Nunes look bang average, he didn't get past him once.

Radu Dragusin (Tottenham): I think he was superb coming into a new partnership with Cristian Romero because Micky van de Ven was injured - and then Romero went off too. Dragusin equipped himself well against a very good Aston Villa team and didn't put a foot wrong.

Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton): He's had a tough time this season getting to grips with the Premier League but he was really good against Everton. He was brave on the ball, playing well and defending when he needed to. Southampton's players have to realise that you have to dig in at times - and he epitomised that.

Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest): I could have put Ipswich's Leif Davis in and wanted to but Forest are steadily going about their business. Aina was great in the win over West Ham - he has been for a few weeks and has been unfortunate to miss out. I like to give credit to people who have showed they can do it over a period of time.

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Here are this week's choices from Troy Deeney.

His reasoning is coming next....

Simon Stone
BBC Sport's chief football news reporter

Amid much fanfare, Manchester United launched a fans' survey in September to gauge opinion around stadium plans.

They have released some detail around the survey today.

In total, United say they received in excess of 50,000 responses.

Of those, 52% wanted a new stadium, 31% would prefer the redevelopment of Old Trafford, while 17% remained undecided.

The club say older fans were more inclined to want a new stadium, with younger ones preferring United to stay where they are.