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Sir Jim Ratcliffe on ten Hag future
Thanks for joining us today - especially with that big breaking news in the last few minutes.
There's plenty of Premier League football to look forward to this weekend.
If you are just joining us, you can scroll through the summary points on this page for a recap of today's big stories.
You can also read up on Sir Jim Ratcliffe's comments on Erik ten Hag here.
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Saturday 5 October
12:30 BST - Crystal Palace v Liverpool
15:00 BST - Arsenal v Southampton
15:00 BST - Brentford v Wolves
15:00 BST - Leicester City v Bournemouth
15:00 BST - Man City v Fulham
15:00 BST - West Ham v Ipswich Town
17:30 BST - Everton v Newcastle United
Sunday 6 October
14:00 BST - Aston Villa v Manchester United
14:00 BST - Chelsea v Nottingham Forest
16:30 BST - Brighton v Tottenham
All eyes will be on Manchester United when they go to Aston Villa on Sunday, but will the result decide the future of under-pressure manager Erik ten Hag?
"Which United will we see?" said BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton. "Will it be the United who turned up against Tottenham? Because if they play as badly as that again, they will get a pasting.
"In the past United have always pulled a performance out of the bag when Ten Hag has really needed it. It is critical for him that the same happens again this time."
Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League matches this season, against a variety of guests.
For week seven, he takes on Will Champion and Jonny Buckland from Coldplay, whose latest album, Moon Music, is out on Friday.
Manchester Utd: Sir Jim Ratcliffe on ten Hag future
And here is Dan Roan's interview with Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he asks Manchester United's co-owner if he has faith in Erik ten Hag.
Image source, Getty ImagesTen Hag took charge at United in the summer of 2022 - the latest man charged with restoring the 20-time English champions to the top of the pile.
United finished third in his first season, and also won the EFL Cup.
But how has the Dutchman fared when compared with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp - two men similarly tasked with bringing glory back to expectant clubs?
Arteta and Klopp took over mid-season with their clubs 10th in the table. Ten Hag, meanwhile, inherited a team that had finished sixth the previous season.
Ten Hag had the brightest start - and restored United to the top four in his first season - before a clear decline that has continued beyond his second campaign.
Klopp's trajectory was good once he got his first season out of the way - having reached the top four, he remained there for a season and a half before elevating Liverpool to title challengers.
Of the three managers, Arteta needed more time. His upward trajectory from 60 games onwards has been remarkable - closely following Klopp from the 80-game mark.
Ten Hag and Man Utd - what do the stats tell us? Read more here
Manchester United drew 3-3 against Porto on Thursday evening in the Europa League. Here is what Erik Ten Hag had to say after the match.
"We will get there," Ten Hag told TNT Sports. "Don't judge us in this moment, judge us at the end of the season.
"We are in the process, we will improve. We have had two seasons where we have reached finals, we will continue and fight."
Earlier, Erik ten Hag spoke about needing patience as his struggling squad head to Aston Villa at the weekend looking to secure a much-needed win.
"We are in there together, the ownership, leadership team, the staff," Ten Hag said.
"I appointed new staff. We bought new young players, and we have to integrate them, like Manuel Ugarte. I know in top football, usually you don't get time. They have to perform immediately, but that's not always realistic. He has to get used to our game model, to his team-mates, to the intensity of the Premier League. It needs time."
Image source, Getty ImagesManchester United are 13th in the Premier League having lost three of their opening six games, and were minutes away from another damaging defeat by Porto in the Europa League on Thursday.
United's pressing and team structure has drawn much criticism over the past year.
But looking at the stats going back further, the lack of goals compared to their rivals stands out.
United are 10th for goals scored - 84 shy of their city rivals and behind Brighton and Brentford since Ten Hag's appointment.
They do, however, have the fifth best defence. But still they would need to tighten up to the tune of 36 goals to have been as strong as City during Ten Hag's time.
Ten Hag and Man Utd - what do the stats tell us? Read more here.
Some new quotes just in to us from the Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who has told our sports editor Dan Roan that a decision on Erik ten Hag's future is not his call.
Asked if he has faith in the Red Devils' boss, he said: “I don’t want to answer that question…I like Erik. I think he’s a very good coach but at the end of the day it’s not my call, it’s the management team that’s running Manchester United that have to decide how we best run the team in many different respects.
"But that team that’s running Manchester United has only been together since June or July. They weren’t there in January, February, March or April – [CEO] Omar [Berrada], [Sporting Director] Dan Ashworth - they only arrived in July.
"They’ve only been there…you can count it in weeks almost - they’ve not been there a long time so they need to take stock and make some sensible decisions.
"Our objective is very clear - we want to take Manchester United back to where it should be, and it’s not there yet, obviously - that’s very clear.”
Crystal Palace v Liverpool (Sat, 5 Oct 12:30 BST)
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner on squad news ahead of their game against Liverpool:
No [Matheus] Franca is injured again. A tough situation for him and I’m not expecting him to play many games in 2024 for us. No-one back but there was no-one out, let's see after the international break.
[Trevoh] Chalobah has one more training week with us and he looked quite good. He looks close to start.
Get the latest news and analysis on our dedicated Crystal Palace page
Crystal Palace v Liverpool (Sat, 5 Oct 12:30 BST)
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner on what he expects against Liverpool tomorrow:
"Tomorrow we will need a big heart, fantastic players and a new manager. The players look hungry and ambitious. We want to score because if we don’t do that we don’t win."
"We will need the home support. There will be moments in the game when we will need to fight and suffer. If you suffer we need people who support us."
Get the latest news and analysis on our dedicated Crystal Palace page
Crystal Palace v Liverpool (Sat, 5 Oct 12:30 BST)
Image source, Getty ImagesCrystal Palace are still searching for that elusive first Premier League win, having drawn three and lost their first three of their opening six matches. Oliver Glasner's side have equalled their second-worst start to a campaign over the past 12 season.
However Matt Watts from the TCPalace Podcast things things the new players who arrived in the summer, just need some time to bed in.
The Football News Show: Why Crystal Palace need time after a summer of 'churn'
Manchester City v Fulham (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola joked he would reimburse fans after hearing they are set to display a new banner asking him to stay at the club.
The 1894 Group, who organise displays of flags and banners at Etihad Stadium, raised more than £1,000 in just 24 hours to create a banner.
It is due to be displayed in the South Stand tomorrow, when Fulham visit at 15:00 BST, and will read "Pep Guardiola, we want you to stay" in his native Catalan tongue.
"They have to bring me the bill, I have to pay for the banner," Guardiola said.
"What can I say? Thank you so much, I fell in love since the first day I arrived here, lets see."
Alex Howell
BBC football news reporter at Crystal Palace training ground
Image source, Getty ImagesCrystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner expects midfielder Adam Wharton to withdraw from the England U21 squad ahead of their games this month.
The 20-year-old midfielder withdrew from the Young Lions squad in September as he manages an ongoing groin problem and looks set to do the same this month.
The England U21 side have EURO 2025 qualifiers against Ukraine and Azerbaijan this month and Wharton has been named by Ben Futcher in a 24-man squad.
Wharton had a short pre-season after being included in the England senior squad that reached the final of Euro 2024 and is managing his groin issue as he works his way back to full fitness.
"We are in talks with the U21s and he will go there for a medical assessment but we expect that he goes back again because he struggles and is still struggling. It is managing him as good as possible." Glasner said.
"We know it’s not the best situation but there is not a moment where we can give him three, four or five weeks break.
"It is really just managing and therefore it could help us if the England U21 supports him as well."
Aston Villa v Man Utd (Sun, 14:00 BST)
Nick Mashiter
BBC Sport football news reporter
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery believes under presser Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag remains a winner - despite his troubles at Old Trafford.
The Dutchman takes United to Villa Park on Sunday after Harry Maguire's last-gasp leveller rescued a 3-3 draw in their Europa League game at Porto on Thursday.
United blew a 2-0 lead to trail 3-2 which looked like pushing ten Hag closer to the brink.
The visitors are 13th in the Premier League, winning two of their six games, with Villa - who beat Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday - fifth.
Emery said: "I respect him a lot, I have to respect him because he has beaten me more than I’ve beaten him. He’s a winner, they won the FA Cup. He is a very good coach. The demands there are huge demands but he is doing a process.
"We won the first match when I arrived here but since we have lost four matches against them. They are a winning team, they have an experienced coach, experienced players and the club is usually a winning club.
"They are still being winners, they won the FA Cup and they are not getting consistent good results in the Premier League but playing only one match they can exploit their capacity and skill.
"I respect them and I will prepare for the match more than how I prepared against Bayern."
Crystal Palace v Liverpool (Sat, 5 Oct 12:30 BST)
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner on Adam Wharton's injury:
"We are in talks with [England] U21’s, he is still struggling. Its not the best situation. We have to manage it. It would help if the England U21’s do what they can to get him ready.
"He had a great game at Everton and a very good training week. We know his situation and we have to look after him. It’s day to day with his injury but our great medical department are treating him very well."
Get the latest news and analysis on our dedicated Crystal Palace page
Aston Villa v Man Utd (Sun, 14:00 BST)
More from Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag: "We are in there together. The leadership team, the staff, we bought again new young players and we have to integrate them. It takes time. In top football you don't get time. They have to perform immediately but that is not always realistic. It needs time.
"We have more positions where we need time. I was pleased with the return of Hojlund. Hopefully he is now fit and keeps improving in his fitness levels and has a more consistent fit season that will help us.
"More areas where we will improve definitely and this team can grow and improve. We will see where we are at the end of the season."
Aston Villa v Man Utd (Sun, 14:00 BST)
More from Erik ten Hag, who accepts Manchester United need to improve to win trophies this season: "This team has the belief that they don't give up. They have a strong mentality but in some other parts they have to step up. If you want to win trophies in some areas we have to improve."
Brentford v Wolves (Sat 15:00 BST)
Brentford boss Thomas Frank on squad availability: "Christian Norgaard is available.
"Rico Henry trained with the team today which is a positive. It’s good to see him there. Manchester United (the first game back after the international break) will be too soon for him."
Get the latest news and analysis on our dedicated Brentford page
Aston Villa v Man Utd (Sun, 14:00 BST)
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery concluded his press conference by giving an update on team news.
"Jacob Ramsey and Leon Bailey are for now both doubts.
"I don’t know if they are going to be available. They are both so, so tired. I am not sure they will be 100 per cent fit for Sunday.
"We need every player so tomorrow we will see how they feel. Today, they are a doubt."
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 19 |
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| 2 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 17 |
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| 3 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 16 |
| |
| 4 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 16 |
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| 5 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 16 |
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| 6 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 15 |
| |
| 7 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
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| 8 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 13 | -1 | 13 |
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| 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
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| 10 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
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| 11 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 11 |
| |
| 12 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 11 |
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| 13 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 10 |
| |
| 14 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 9 |
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| 15 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 9 |
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| 16 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 8 |
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| 17 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 8 |
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| 18 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 8 |
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| 19 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14 | -5 | 8 |
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| 20 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 8 |
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| 21 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 8 |
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| 22 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 14 | -5 | 7 |
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| 23 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 19 | -11 | 4 |
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| 24 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 17 | -14 | 4 |
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