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Nov 2021
59m 38s

Moyes puts the Manchester Derby in the s...

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The Sunday Mirror’s Chief Football Writer Simon Mullock believes Solskjaer will survive the international break but United were out for the count.

Is Brendan Rodgers waiting in the wings?

Are West Ham in the title race? We cross to East London to get the latest from the Athletic’s West Ham Correspondent Roshane Thomas.

Football London’s Tottenham Reporter Rob Guest looks back at Conte's first week in the job. 

Spurs are still desperately seeking a shot on target.

Could both Lampard and Gerrard make an unlikely return during the International break?

The Press Association's Midlands Writer, Nick Mashiter returns. We react to the weekend's shock departures and assess the favourites to step-in at Villa Park and Carrow Road. 

Is Arteta mounting a case for United to back Ole?

100 games in and Arsenal are rising, now up to 5th.

Simon shares his first hand experience of receiving an impassioned Pep briefing.

And finally,  high praise for the men at the back in our "Unsung heroes of the week" closing segment. 

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