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Dec 2021
52m 51s

Are Everton's Problems Higher Up?

THE TIMES
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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft.


Liverpool outclassed Everton in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. Fans showed their frustration to the board after the game - is that where the club’s problems lie? (00:00)


The two teams ahead of them won last night - with Bernardo Silva scoring a goal of the season contender. Can we really predict which of the three sides will take the title this early on? (12:03)


Leicester City and Brighton both had to settle for a point in their games - what can their fans realistically expect this season? (19:03)


Wolves and Burnley was goalless - is Wolves’ distinct lack of firepower going to live to haunt them? (26:18)


The Times’ Constantin Eckner joins us to give us more insight into Ralf Rangnick, as his German countryman prepares to take charge of Manchester United at the weekend (37:24)


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