Derek: Simon - how would you celebrate a goal if you were playing now and having to wait for VAR?

Ha. I didn’t score many goals Derek, so the ball going in the net would still be enough for me.

I do accept there is a VAR issue but I would throw in a couple of things. Firstly, semi-automated offsides are coming to the Premier League, hopefully by the September or October international breaks next season, which should help speed up decisions around the marginal offsides.

Secondly, we are still relatively in the early stages of VAR. Eventually, IFAB will have to allow in-stadium communication for fans to understand what is happening and we hopefully will get back to this ‘clear and obvious error’ position, which should encourage referees to make decisions on the field rather than err on the side of caution feeling that VAR might have a clearer view.

I hear the arguments for getting rid of it – but I don’t agree. If we did and a major match was won on an incorrect decision that could easily be overturned, the reaction would be off the scale. Human beings are inconsistent and make errors. The task is to limit them, not to get everything right.

Matt, Birmingham: Brighton don't seem to be the same force as last season. Some say Roberto De Zerbi has been 'found out' but personally I believe their strategy of selling their best players, even for big money, will only ever see them drop down. Thoughts?

I think Brighton are a fascinating club. Historically, they are on for one of their best ever finishes. Even in this Premier League era, they are doing well.

However, their standards have been set and living up to them is incredibly difficult. I mentioned this theme in an answer on West Ham earlier. Last season, Kaoru Mitoma, Pervis Estupinan and Evan Ferguson were all superb. This season they have largely been injured. In addition they sold Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo. And on top of all that, they had a European campaign to contend with.

Like West Ham, Brighton are not a club who can pay huge amounts of money on players to fill out a squad to use when injuries bite. Roberto De Zerbi has had to manage that situation. While David Moyes gets criticised for being too negative, De Zerbi is too open.

The truth is neither club has the squad depth needed to compete across a 38 game season, with European demands added in. The respective managers try and deal with the situation in the best way they can.

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Gary, in wet and windy Belfast: Simon, have teams caught on to the fact that Trent Alexander-Arnold is not the greatest defender, and can Liverpool and England afford to take a chance on him defensively?

Sorry about the weather for a start Gary. It is actually dry in the north-west of England today, which is a rarity over the past few months.

I think we have known for a while Alexander-Arnold is not the most watertight when it comes to tracking runners or holding his position in transition. The question is whether his abilities on the ball, which are exceptional, balance that out.

I am still uncertain. He can clearly step into midfield as has become the trend in the Premier League. But would I pick him in midfield for England? I am not sure about that given the players we have there.

I would definitely have him in my squad for the Euros but he is not starting ahead of Kyle Walker. It is slightly different with Liverpool because you can construct a squad that covers his weaknesses.

Martin, Birmingham: Do you think the continuing secrecy around the investigations into Man City's PSR compliance is harmful to the integrity of the Premier League and especially so if they win a fourth consecutive title or a 'double double'.

When you say ‘secrecy’, what is it you want to know? There is a case, which we think will be held in the autumn and which will be behind closed doors. As it is a private case, within a private organisation, there is nothing unusual in that. Then the case will be assessed, then there will be a verdict followed, at some point, by the written reasons, which will be lengthy and detailed and explain what has happened.

Do you want this all to be out in the open, like a legal trial? I admit, it would be fascinating. But it isn’t going to happen. I also accept the time it takes – and the fact Manchester City could win a second title since the charges were brought in a matter of weeks – is frustrating. But I am not sure what the alternative is. It is a complex legal case.

Spurs supporter Tobi Adesigbin from the Tap in Tobs Youtube channel, speaking on BBC 5 Live Breakfast this morning.

“You could flip it and say Spurs gave Arsenal a couple of goals in the first half. Look at the first goal, totally avoidable. It’s a poor corner from Bukayo Saka and it just needs to be headed out by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

"Being at the game, I couldn’t believe what I was watching. We didn’t take our chances and we made mistakes which is why we were 3-0 down.

“Arsenal were efficient with their chances in the first half and did not make the mistakes that we made. They made those mistakes in the second half which made the game more nervy.

“As a team, we didn’t do enough to protect a vulnerable Ben Davies against a top winger [Saka]."

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Arsenal fan Amanda Schiavi from the Same Old Arsenal podcast, speaking on BBC 5 Live Breakfast this morning.

“We are virtually injury-free which is what we didn’t have last year, hence why we didn’t win the league. And this year we have a full team going into the last three games so it should be interesting."

On yesterday's north London derby: “The last nine minutes were the worst in football of my life. I was pacing and concerned.

“If you watch each of our goals scored, they don’t go off wildly celebrating, they go into a huddle. They discuss what’s next and calm down and point out where they can improve."

It's 13:00 BST. A big good afternoon to anyone just joining us!

BBC Sport's Chief Football News Reporter Simon Stone is answering your questions.

We're reacting to all the latest football news, with Thiago Silva set to leave Chelsea at the end of the season.

And Liverpool fans, we want to hear from you! Should Mohamed Salah leave this summer, or stay on another year and potentially run down his contract?

Neil, a Hammer in Edinburgh: Afternoon Simon. Do you think it’s time for David Moyes to move on, and who do you think should replace him if he does? Personally think it’s time, four wins in 2024 just isn’t good enough with our squad, which he refuses to use. Cheers.

Well, there are a lot of names being linked with the job and it is also clear a lot of fans are not having David Moyes, no matter what he has done for the club.

I can see both sides of the argument. Three successive European campaigns is unprecedented for West Ham. Top 10 Premier League finishes, which still looks likely, are not ‘the norm’. But I see fans want more attractive football.

My issue with that is, do West Ham have the resource to build the kind of squad fans want? They have attractive players, but where is the back-up when those players are either injured or not playing well? The difference between a club like West Ham and Manchester City is that City can spend £50m on a player then stick them on the bench. West Ham can’t do that. Brighton are struggling for the same reason this season.

I am not going to say ‘be careful what you wish for’ because no-one can look into the future. But putting together football teams is not as simple as it appears sometimes. The young lads have done well at Under-18 and Under-21 level but if they were good enough, they would be playing.

Mohamed Salah has 25 goals in all competitions for Liverpool this season. The Reds have three matches left in 2023-24.

Salah is only five goals behind his tally from last campaign, where he scored 30 goals for Liverpool.

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Alex, Macclesfield: Morning Simon. With Sean Dyche being lauded for keeping Everton in the Premier League with three games too spare, is his job now safe? Everton have been awful for the majority of the season, the last three home games have glossed over another dire campaign. Board and FFP uncertainty mean he will probably stay but with supporters calling for his head two weeks ago, is it time for the club to be brave and try something new?

I don’t see anything changing on Sean Dyche until the club’s ownership situation is resolved Alex. Even if they had lost every game, who would make the decision on Dyche and where would the money come from the pay his compensation?

The Premier League are yet to sign off the 777 Partners deal, which clearly is a worry. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s co-ownership of Manchester United was put to them after the Everton deal and has already been signed off. It is stating the obvious to say the Premier League need to be absolutely certain there are no issues looming with any new owner. But until Everton have one, further problems will hang over the club.

I hope it gets sorted properly. Everton are one of England’s great names and their fans have shown huge loyalty. But other, better run, clubs have moved ahead of them and even with a new stadium, it is a long way back to the position they used to enjoy.

Hit the thumbs to let us know.

We're going to return to our Q&A with Chief Football News Reporter Simon Stone. The next question is all about Everton...

Wow, I've done Saturday 3pm live texts that haven't had this sort of reaction!

Thanks to all those who took part in our very impromptu quiz.

On future quiet days, would you want us to do more stuff like 'Guess the player' questions?

Emerson Palmieri!

With Chelsea he won the Europa League in 2019 and two years later lifted the Champions League and the Super Cup.

He helped West Ham to the Europa Conference League title in 2023.

And, incredibly, in 2020 he won the European Championships with Italy.

Well done to all of you who got it right!

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3...2...1...

So many last-minute guesses coming in!

Jack Margolis, Phil Howard, Ade in South Wales, Hugo in London, Lewis W in Kent, Garry in Lille, Sunit from Barkbythorpe and Shivam you're all correct!

Mark from Great Wakering, Will in Battersea, Teejay from London and Andy in Brentwood you're all correct.

David McQueen in Sydney, no, it isn't Pedro.

Five minutes to go before we reveal the answer to our quiz.

I can tell you that Tunde from Welling has got is incorrect. He's guessed Stephan El Shaarawy.

Paul from Birmingham is also wrong. He reckoned it was Romelu Lukaku.

Liverpool

Liverpool fully expect Mohamed Salah to stay at the club this summer, report The Athletic.

The 31-year-old Egypt attacker is approaching the final 12 months of his contract at Anfield.

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Simon Stone
BBC Sport at Old Trafford

The Premier League clubs are currently meeting in central London, trying to thrash out new financial regulations that they want to sort before turning attentions to the 'New Deal' with EFL clubs.

The current plan is to pin spending to a percentage of the sum the bottom club in the Premier League receives in TV money.

Last season, Southampton received £104m in TV revenue.

It is not clear what the percentage of that sum clubs would be allowed to spend under the plans. However, six times that figure is £624m. In their most recent accounts, Manchester City spent £619.5m.

Premier League chiefs are trying to balance the competing interests of the bigger clubs, who want to remain competitive against European counterparts, whilst ensuring their tournament does not become even more uneven.

If City win the title this season, it would be their fourth in a row, which has never been achieved by any club in the history of England's top flight.