Chelsea

Unsurprisingly considering their resources and squad depth compared to other sides in the competition, Chelsea top the Europa Conference League table after three games with a 100% winning record.

Enzo Maresca's side have scored 16 and conceded three so far and Thursday's 8-0 victory broke the previous Conference League record win - held jointly by three teams - by two goals.

Last night's win ranks as the Blues' joint second highest win, alongside three other games, and they are only two goals away from the record scored in a group stage - the 18 notched by Jose Mourinho's eventual winners Roma in 2021.

Transfermarkt puts the value of the entire Noah squad at £6.5m - compared to Chelsea's £800m-rated squad.

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Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole on TNT Sport: "Chelsea shouldn't be in this competition, but this is where they are.

"This tournament doesn't start for Chelsea until the quarter-finals or semi-finals. They are massive favourites to win it and they should be."

Former England striker Peter Crouch added: "Looking at some of the names, I just don't see how they can lose this tournament."

Emlyn Begley
BBC Sport

Chelsea broke a Conference League record with their demolition of Noah - and left observers wondering what they are even doing in the tournament.

The Blues have improved significantly under Enzo Maresca from the side which sneaked into Uefa's third tournament at the end of last season.

And even though they are playing their second string in the tournament - with star player Cole Palmer not even registered - they are blowing everyone away.

Thursday's 8-0 victory broke the previous Conference League record win - held jointly by three teams - by two goals.

After three games they have scored 16 goals, twice the total of the next-best team.

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BBC Sport

Liverpool will end an early season test of their trophy-winning credentials against Aston Villa on Saturday and, so far, they are on the way to passing with flying colours.

The Reds faced a run of seven testing games in 21 days since the last international break and, in the Premier League, have sandwiched a draw at Arsenal in between wins against Chelsea and Brighton to go top of the table.

In all competitions, Liverpool have 14 wins from their opening 16 games under new manager Arne Slot.

He will be talking to the media at 09:00 GMT, prior to the Villa game which comes before the November international break.

And, despite a dream start to his tenure, it’s unlikely the Dutchman will be getting carried away.

Another international break looms.

Not another one, you say? The good news for those who'll miss Premier League football is that it's the last one of the year.

So you may as well indulge in all the things managers are saying today. There are 15 managers speaking over the course of the day. We'll bring you team news and the best lines that come out of each and every one.

Here they are:

• 09:00: Liverpool / Arne Slot
• 09:00: Bournemouth / Andoni Iraola
• 09:30: Newcastle / Eddie Howe
• 11:00: Tottenham / Ange Postecoglou
• 13:00: Southampton / Russell Martin
• 13:00: Wolves / Gary O'Neil
• 13:15: Man Utd / Ruud van Nistelrooy
• 13:30: Arsenal / Mikel Arteta
• 13:30: Brentford / Thomas Frank
• 13:30: Crystal Palace / Oliver Glasner
• 13:30: Ipswich / Kieran McKenna
• 13:30: Leicester / Steve Cooper
• 13:30: Man City / Pep Guardiola
• 13:30: Nottingham Forest / Nuno Espirito Santo
• 14:00: Aston Villa / Unai Emery

Simon Stone
BBC Sport's chief football news reporter at Old Trafford

For Amad Diallo, Thursday's performance was the perfect way to answer a frustrating month where he has failed to start a game.

"I always do my best, even when I am not starting,” he said. “Everyone wants to play but I just try to stay focused. I was (United's) player of the month in August but now I have moved on and am focused on the future."

The impending arrival of Ruben Amorim from Sporting offers the 22-year-old a fresh chance to impress, even if United’s new head coach does not tend to use orthodox wide players.

Amad is not on his own in being unclear what role will be demanded of him by Amorim. But he is looking forward to the challenge.

"I am excited to have him in this team and I can’t wait to work with him," he added.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport's chief football news reporter at Old Trafford

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Manchester United’s Europa League matchwinner Amad Diallo is keen to extend his stay at the club. His current deal expires in the summer, although United do have an option to extend that contract for an additional year.

The Ivorian said in the summer his aim was to remain at Old Trafford and nothing has changed after his double against Greek champions PAOK gave United their first Europa League win this season and their first victory in continental competition for 12 months.

"I’m happy to be here, happy to play for this club and yes, I want to stay here for a long time and make history here," Amad said.

Talks have been taking place over an extension with an expectation Amad will sign a new deal that will run to 2027.

His efforts were much needed against PAOK and transformed what interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy described as a disappointing first-half performance into a winning one in the second.

Chelsea

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said he was impressed with "how professional and serious" his team played in their 8-0 demolition of Armenian side FC Noah on Thursday.

The Blues kept their first clean sheet since September and were ruthless despite Maresca changing his entire starting XI from Sunday's 1-1 draw with Manchester United.

"[It was a] tricky game because everyone expected us to win but you have to be serious, professional and the most important thing is they showed how serious and professional they are," the Italian said post-match.

"[I was] very impressed, especially because we are trying to change players every game. It works well. We have good players and we want them to get minutes. Some of them play in the Conference League, some in the Premier League, but all of them want to play every game."

On what impressed him most: "How professional and how serious we have been tonight. Tonight they showed how serious they are.

"We are in the right direction and now the most important thing is to continue. We have one more game before international break and we can rest some of them over the break.

"I would've liked to play with all these attacking boys. But you need defensive balance."

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Alex Howell
BBC football news reporter

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is set to continue playing despite a broken toe.

Rice picked up the injury in Arsenal's defeat by Newcastle and missed the Gunners' loss to Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

However, the 25-year-old has been included in Lee Carsley's 26-man-squad for England's upcoming games against Greece and the Republic of Ireland, and there is optimism he will be fit for Arsenal's Premier League game at Chelsea on Sunday (16:30 GMT).

Mikel Arteta's side go into the match with their London rivals on the back of two 1-0 defeats.

Arsenal are seven points off the top of the table and have lost two of their past three league games.

Rice's midfielder partner Martin Odegaard returned from a two-month injury lay-off in the defeat at the San Siro.

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The Daily Mail

Finally from today's papers, the Mail says it is a "farce" that Lee Carsley has not yet spoken to incoming England boss Thomas Tuchel.

It also features Marc Guiu celebrating after scoring for Chelsea in their 8-0 win over Noah in the Conference League, along with a fitness update on Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice.

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BBC Radio 5 Live

Manchester United fan and Stretford Paddock podcast host Joe Smith speaking about Amad Diallo: "You jump to conclusions that maybe something’s not quite right in training.

"Whenever you see him play he’s got the best touch of any of our forward line. He’s got intricate passing ability.

"[Previous managers] didn’t pick him very often, [Erik] ten Hag didn’t either. You wonder what’s going on. He’s started four games this season and you don’t really understand why."

On Rasmus Hojlund: "From a Top Trumps perspective, he's got a lot going for him. He's quick, he's strong, he can smack the ball really well, he's a good finisher, he's not bad in terms of control, yet he'll have games where he's just not involved at all.

"He needs a bit of confidence and he's only young. Hopefully we can see the best out of Hojlund under [Ruben] Amorim. Amorim can come in with a clean slate."

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Daily Mirror

Although Lee Carsley has not spoken to Thomas Tuchel yet, the German won't take charge of the England team until January so they still have plenty of time to chat before then - if indeed Tuchel wants to hear about Carsley's spell as interim boss.

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England

As mentioned in the i below, England's interim manager Lee Carsley said that incoming boss Thomas Tuchel has not had any impact on his final squad selection.

Carsley handed first call-ups to Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Newcastle United full-back Lewis Hall for this month's Nations League fixtures.

The Three Lions face Greece on 14 November and the Republic of Ireland on 17 November, before Tuchel takes charge on a full-time basis in January 2025.

"He [Tuchel] hasn't had any influence on the squad selection," said Carsley.

"I congratulated him via text. He is highly respectful of the job I am doing. I see this as a massive privilege, the trust the FA has placed in me and my team."

The I

Amad Diallo also features on the back the i after his two-goal display for Manchester United against PAOK in the Europa League.

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Manchester United

There is no doubt who the star of the show was for Manchester United on Thursday. Amad Diallo scored twice in the second half and offered the biggest goal threat for the Red Devils all evening.

Diallo has only started four of United's 10 Premier League games so far this season and had been named as a substitute in six successive games under Erik ten Hag and interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy before last night.

The 22-year-old now has an opportunity for a fresh start under incoming manager Ruben Amorim.

"The second goal had everything in it that is Diallo," said Van Nistelrooy. "He fought to win the ball off the defender, then pushed through to take the shot and had the quality to bend it around the goalkeeper.

"He is a great character and a hard worker. He shows that attitude in every training session. Every day in he comes to me and wants to do extra finishing, crossing, one v ones. He is asking how can I improve his shot, and his heading.

"He is constantly focused on learning and getting better. He is motivated to get the most from his career."

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The Daily Star

Both Manchester United and England currently have interim bosses with their permanent successors now known.

Ruben Amorim is set to take over from Ruud van Nistelrooy at Old Trafford while Thomas Tuchel will take the England reins from Lee Carsley.

The final two games of Carsley's interim spell come in the Nations League on 14 and 17 November. He named his squad for those games on Thursday and many of today's newspapers are reporting that Carsley has not spoken with Tuchel yet, with the Star saying the only contact they have had has been via text message.

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Manchester United

Manchester United interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy said he would have to "check his phone" to see if incoming manager Ruben Amorim had contacted him after last night's 2-0 Europa League win over Greek side PAOK.

The Portuguese will take charge at Old Trafford from November 11 after the upcoming international break.

"I think that Ruben focuses on [Sporting at] Braga and I focus on Leicester [in the Premier League on Sunday]," Van Nistelrooy said post-match.

After recording his second win in three games in temporary charge - either side of a 1-1 Premier League draw at home to Chelsea - the former United striker would not be drawn on talk about his future.

"For me it was important to get results," he added. "I can only be happy with the performance that the players put in.

"I enjoy it but Sunday is another one and I'm so focused on doing that so I'm not thinking of what is next."

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The Daily Telegraph

Today's Telegraph says that Amad Diallo 'staked his claim' for more game time at Manchester United by scoring both goals in their Europa League win over PAOK.

The 22-year-old Ivory Coast forward has made 15 appearances this season but only eight of them have been starts.

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Shamrock Rovers came from behind to beat The New Saints 2-1 and maintain their unbeaten record in the Europa Conference League.

Jordan Williams fired the Welsh side ahead after just 14 minutes at the Tallaght Stadium.

But goals from Celtic loanee Johnny Kenny and Dylan Watts earned the Irish Premier Division side all three points in south Dublin.

It means Shamrock Rovers have taken seven points from their opening three fixtures in the European competition.

TNS have three points at the midway stage of the league phase of the tournament ahead of matches against Djurgarden, Panathinaikos and Celje.

• Shamrock Rovers-TNS match report