Phil's views on: Rice's red, Newcastle's character, international break, Liverpool contracts, Ten Hag's future & Arsenal's dropped points
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It's all a bit strange with no Monday night football in the Premier League isn't it?
It might be the international break but if you're still after your football fix, you can follow live-text coverage of Salford v MK Dons in League Two later this evening. You can find that here.
We'll be back in the morning to bring you all of the latest football news.
Here's a recap of today's top football stories:
Arne Slot is the first Liverpool manager to win his first meeting with Manchester United since Bob Paisley in November 1975, and just the second to do so away from home after George Kay in November 1936.
He also became just the third manager to win each of his first three Premier League games without conceding, after Sven-Göran Eriksson in 2007 and José Mourinho in 2004.
Image source, Getty ImagesHands up, who expected such a solid start to life at Liverpool from Arne Slot?
His record is perfect, so far:
Three games, three wins, seven goals scored, none conceded.
How long can they keep it up? September's a busy one:
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Plenty to ponder after a dramatic weekend in the Premier League.
Now we'll be turning our attention back to the big talking points from Sunday's action.
Image source, Getty ImagesAfter all the fun of last Friday's Transfer Deadline Day, the Saudi league's own deadline is about to come to an end.
But it's been a rather quiet window for high-profile signings compared to what we saw last summer.
In 2023, the likes of Neymar, Karim Benzema, Firmino and Sadio Mane all moved to clubs in Saudi Arabia.
This year, the big names haven't been as forthcoming, but the arrivals of Ivan Toney and Joao Cancelo show there's still an appetite to attract some of Europe's talents.
The league's CEO, Omar Mugharbel, says there have been a lot of signings but "maybe not the ones that the media are most interested in".
He said: “This is only the beginning with more transfers on the pitch and more development off the pitch.
“The reality is that there have been a lot of signings this summer but maybe not the ones that the media are most interested in."
“Last season we had a lot of opportunities to sign star players either because we had the positions available in the clubs themselves or there were a lot of interesting players that we wanted to recruit into the league.
“For the most part, most of the players that we brought in or the clubs brought in are actually still in the league, which is a positive sign that things are moving in the right direction.”
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Image source, Getty ImagesNick, Kent: Hi Phil, Spurs fan here. I love “Ange-ball”, but should we be worried that the same pattern of not taking chances and conceding sloppy goals isn’t being addressed?
Phil: I think the big worry is that Postecoglou’s defensive high line, which was rumbled in the second half of last season, was exposed again yesterday and could have cost Spurs even before it helped Newcastle United hit them on the counter for Alexander Isak’s winning goal.
Surely Postecoglou has to revisit this or the same old problems from last season will be there again.
Spurs were also very wasteful in front of goal, leaving them in even more danger from the swift counter-attack that ensured Newcastle won the game.
Alex Howell
BBC football news reporter
At the start of last season, the PGMOL made an effort to stamp out 'participant behaviour' and that included things like delaying the restart during games.
Last season, yellow cards for delaying the restart nearly doubled as referees enforced that law.
This summer clubs, players and managers were briefed that situations which were ‘clear, deliberate and impactful’ would be penalised and that's why Declan Rice received a second yellow card on Saturday.
A lot of questions have been asked about why Brighton striker Joao Pedro was not given a yellow card in the match on Saturday and Declan Rice was, with Mikel Arteta questioning the consistency of the referee's decision making.
On the day, the referee must have felt not all those points were ticked to warrant a caution.
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler said you 'couldn't compare' the two incidents and the referee, unfortunately for Arsenal fans, has seen it the same way.
Nigel Reo-Coker
Former West Ham midfielder on the Football Daily podcast
Image source, Getty ImagesRashford is having a difficult time. I'm very surprised that he started him again. Amad who had been their best player and one of their brightest sparks doesn't start, and comes off the bench.
Nigel Reo-Coker
Former West Ham midfielder on the Football Daily podcast
Image source, Getty ImagesIt's typical Erik ten Hag. You question the decisions that he makes. De Ligt finally starts a game, and then you substitute a centre back for a centre back.
Casemiro and Mainoo do not look athletic enough in that midfield. Liverpool's midfield absolutely bossed them.
Any team they come up against with a midfielder like Gravenbach who has the opportunity to drive with the ball will destroy that midfield.
Image source, Getty ImagesManchester United's 3-0 home loss to Liverpool was particularly painful for Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, who was substituted at half-time and then criticised by pundits.
There were even claims he left Old Trafford at the break, but United boss Erik ten Hag refuted this.
Now Casemiro's wife has come to her husband's defence, reminding people of the many trophies he has won throughout his illustrious career.
Anna Mariana posted a picture of his collection of silverware on Instagram, with the Brazilian having won the Champions League five times as well as La Liga three times with Real Madrid and, most recently, the FA Cup with Manchester United.
She then posted a picture of the 32-year-old celebrating with team-mates writing: "Always strong Casemiro, the biggest (flaming heart emoji) at Manchester United."
Coming up over the next hour we've got a couple of news lines to bring you and we'll continue reaction to yesterday's football.
You've been getting in touch with your questions for BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty who is still busy answering them. We'll bring you some more of those, along with all of the latest football news as and when it happens.
Stay tuned.
Image source, Getty ImagesA football fan has won £1m after correctly guessing the scores in six weekend Premier League games.
Tom Kane, from Southampton, was waiting on Liverpool's 3-0 success over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday to complete his Sky Sports Super 6 predictions.
Following the match, the Super Six page posted on X appealing to Mr Kane to "keep your mobile phone handy - you're about to receive the phone call of a lifetime".
His predictions included Bournemouth, who had trailed Everton by 2-0 with just minutes remaining, beating the Toffees 3-2.
The free to enter Super 6 competition sees players winning up to £1m for correctly predicting the results of six games.
Mr Kane correctly guessed the results of these games played on Saturday and Sunday:
Simon Stone
BBC Sport's chief football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesUefa has announced a reduction on the maximum ticket prices that home clubs can charge away fans across the men's Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.
From this season the maximum price away fans will be charged is 60 euros in the Champions League, 40 euros in the Europa League and 20 euros in the Conference League.
Next season, the maximum price for away fans in the Champions League will be further cut to 50 euros and 35 euros in the Europa League.
Phil McNulty Q&A
Tom, Kent: Hi Phil, Bournemouth have almost been forgotten in the Everton narrative this weekend but they’re still unbeaten in the league so far. How do you rate their chances this season? And how do they keep hold of Andoni Iraola when the “big” clubs inevitably start sniffing around? Elite manager!
Phil: Afternoon, Tom. It was a remarkable turnaround given they had been dominated for 87 minutes but they deserve huge credit for the way they ruthlessly grabbed their chance and sensed the panic in Everton’s ranks.
No guarantees they will keep Andoni Iraola, who is a fine manager, but he seems very happy at Bournemouth and has the support of a club that kept faith with him after a very rocky start when he first arrived.
I tipped Bournemouth to finish 14th and certainly don’t see them being in trouble.
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@JoeJonesEverton on X: I would like your views on Sean Dyche being relieved of his duties immediately, and if so who could come in? David Moyes is available. Dyche 100% has to go now, but the question is who should replace him?
Phil: Hello, Joe. You’ve made your views on Sean Dyche very clear, but I do not think he should be relieved of his duties immediately, even though his start as manager has been as poor as his team’s this season.
I do certainly feel he will come under real pressure if Everton lose their next two games but there are lots of questions around who would succeed Dyche if he was to leave? Who takes that decision? Who appoints a new manager? Would someone be prepared to risk taking it on knowing there might be a new owner in a couple of months who might fancy someone else?
Moyes, as you say, is available and we do not have to outline his connections to the club – but even if the situation arose he would want an awful lot of questions answered before he would consider it.
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@saywattharry on X: If Everton lost to Aston Villa and Leicester City in their next two fixtures, do you think they change the manager? Is there even anybody to make that call?
Phil: Let me answer your second question first. It genuinely does not look like there is anyone at Goodison Park empowered to make such an important decision while the club is in limbo waiting for a new owner. Farhad Moshiri could do it but is he invested enough any more? I suppose he might if the situation descends even more into crisis and his investment is damaged even more.
As for Sean Dyche, it has been an horrendous start to the season and he has played his part in that. He got his changes all wrong on Saturday when Everton somehow grabbed defeat from leading 2-0 after 87 minutes.
He will certainly come under great scrutiny now and if Everton lose those next two games then that will only increase but as you have pointed out – who is at Goodison Park to even take such a decision?
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Image source, Getty ImagesAndrew: Hi Phil, Forest held on to their best players from last season and appear to have added some quality over the summer. Where do you see them finishing?
Phil: Hello, Andrew. I predicted Forest would finish 16th so have to stick with that, but you’re right, they have kept their top players like Morgan Gibbs-White and the signing of James Ward-Prowse adds quality and experience.
I think they will survive with a little more comfort than they have in the previous two seasons.
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Eddie Howe has shades of Tintin. With Jason Tindall as Captain Haddock.
Ian in Northumberland.
You know what Ian... I can see it
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Lawrence, Germany: Hi Phil, I know it's only been three games but how do think the three promoted teams have fared so far? Do you think any will stay up now?
Phil: Not seen anything to change my mind yet, Lawrence, although the way teams like Everton have started will give them all hope.
I fancy Ipswich and Leicester to pick up points at home to give themselves a chance, but I do worry about Southampton’s passing style in the Premier League – and I know I’m not the first to say that.
Brentford showed exactly how to play against them by pressing them into mistakes as they passed it around at the back on Saturday and you can be sure others will follow suit.
Southampton manager Russell Martin is unmoved and will stick to his style – but if they keep losing then there will have to be pragmatic adjustments, otherwise they will be in big trouble.
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