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Nov 2021
54m 55s

Will Ronaldo Fit With Rangnick?

THE TIMES
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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Alyson Rudd and Tom Roddy.


Chelsea were held by Manchester United at Stamford Bridge - did Michael Carrick get his tactics spot on and what are we expecting to see change as Ralf Rangnick comes in? (00:00)


Timo Werner was less than impressive in front of goal, once again - how many more chances does he have at Chelsea? (14:09)


Everton are winless in seven games after Sunday’s loss to Brentford - how much time does Rafa Benitez have to improve results and could fans turn on him after the Liverpool derby? (21:!5)


Brighton fans booed Graham Potter after their draw with Leeds - were they justified? Marcelo Bielsa has taken a dig at the schedule being ‘overcharged’ - does he have a point? (30:44)


Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters has finally commented on the Saudi Arabian influence at Newcastle United - but has he actually addressed anything? (40:10)


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