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Will Trossard start against Brighton?
Another goal from substitute Leandro Trossard sparked Arsenal's successful revenge mission against Aston Villa last week, with the Belgian striker now having scored six goals coming off the bench. since joining from Brighton The question now is whether Mikel Arteta is tempted to start him against his former club when they meet on Saturday. Trossard has only started 28 Premier League games for Arsenal – the same number of times he has been introduced as a substitute – and has managed 14 goals, with Gabriel Martinelli starting both league games on the left side of their attack so far this season. “I know the competition in the team and that pushes everyone to get to the next level and I’m really happy to make an impact and help the team,” Trossard said after Villa's game last week. Ed Aarons
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Ramsdale's arrival is a stroke of luck for the Saints
Aaron Ramsdale's arrival for 18 million pounds It may boost Southampton’s survival hopes. Gavin Bazunu’s long-term injury left Alex McCarthy between the sticks, but the veteran will now return to his back-up role. Saints manager Russell Martin now has a goalkeeper at his disposal who many Arsenal fans would argue is no worse than David Raya. Ramsdale now has the chance to regain his England international status at a club with a tradition of national team goalkeeping stretching back to Jack Robinson in 1899, via Peter Shilton, Tim Flowers and Fraser Forster. He is likely to make his Saints debut at Brentford. By kick-off, there could also be some sort of resolution to the Ivan Toney saga that has hung over the west London club. Whatever happens there, Toney will not play. To Thomas Frank’s credit, they have typically carried on admirably without him. John Brewing beer
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Dyche keeps his brave face
“We're trying to be active,” said Sean Dyche, when asked about potential new arrivals to help rescue Everton. A master at affecting calm in the face of adversity, beneath the brusqueness, Dyche is one of football's great optimists, always willing to embrace the positive when many of his contemporaries would sink into the depths of despond. Considering Everton's perennial state of doom, perhaps that sunny outlook is the tonic the club needs to keep drinking. However, this season is showing similar signs to the 2020-21 campaign that ended with Burnley's relegation. With no goals scored so far in the Premier League, Everton look cold and ill-prepared. They may yet be tough. Last season, Everton took advantage of Andoni Iraola's slow start to English football, beating Bournemouth 3-0In March, a last-minute own goal from Séamus Coleman was enough for Iraola to celebrate the defeat of an Everton side that had not won since December of the previous year. JB
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Fulham is the first real test for Ipswich
What can we say about Ipswich so far? The honest answer is that there is no sample to go by yet, with the Tractor Boys losing their opening two games to Liverpool and Manchester City, hardly proof of their survival credentials. Wednesday's Carabao Cup exit to AFC Wimbledon was more alarming, especially with new signings Jack Clarke, Kalvin Phillips, Dara O'Shea, Ben Johnson and Chiedozie Ogbene all starting, but it still does not define their start to the season or their chances of staying up. Portman Road will be abuzz at 3pm on Saturday, and even against a surging Fulham side Ipswich will fancy their chances of winning a first-ever title. Premier League points in over 22 years. Michael Butler
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Rogers looks like a rising star
The season is only two games in (and who isn't desperate for an international break after the third?), but Morgan Rogers is already looking like one of its rising stars. While he showed his potential last season, this season in Aston Villa The fact that Rogers has made a definitive step forward suggests that he is a young player. Rogers has apparently bulked up over the summer (mostly without compromising his agility), so that West Ham’s midfield struggled to contain him on the opening weekend, before he gave Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Thomas Partey more than they could handle. The best players are those who don’t need circumstances in their favour to regularly affect games. Or, in other words, we know how good Rogers is when he’s good; at some point this season, we’ll find out whether he’s still good even when he’s bad. Daniel Harris
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Wood has earned the right to lead Forest
Chris Wood scored 15 goals (none from penalties) last season for Nottingham Forest. There is no doubt that they would be a Championship team without him, as Forest survived with 32 points, the lowest total in Premier League history. In April, Opta crowned Wood The most clinical player in EuropeWood has already scored this campaign, netting to secure a draw for Forest on the opening day. Forest's talks with Eddie Nketiah broke down over wages but Nuno Espírito Santo could be better off keeping the big New Zealand striker. Wood will be eager to show why against a Wolves side who shipped six goals to Chelsea last time out. MEGABYTE
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Wan-Bissaka faces Doku again
Julen Lopetegui has stopped wreaking havoc at West Ham. The Spaniard has made a few tweaks here and there since replacing David Moyes (his decision to drop captain Kurt Zouma from central defence is a notable move), but the overall feel has been one of evolution rather than revolution. Tomas Soucek, who was a crucial figure for Moyes, remains a regular in midfield and Vladimir Coufal has started West Ham’s first two games. While Soucek justified Lopetegui’s loyalty by scoring The winner against Palace Last weekend, there was a sense that time was running out for his Czech compatriot. Coufal’s place is in serious doubt following the arrival of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who made a striking impact during his appearance at Palace. Wan-Bissaka played a key role in Soucek’s goal and it would be a surprise if he was not in the starting XI against Manchester City on Saturday. The former Manchester United full-back’s pace could be crucial against Jérémy Doku. Wan-Bissaka will remember having done well against the City winger in last season’s FA Cup final. Jacob Steinberg
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Defence remains a concern at Chelsea
Chelsea are still not in control. The team was spectacular in attack during the game. Their 6-2 thrashing of the Wolves But defence remains a problem. Enzo Maresca's new side have conceded four goals in their first two games and the Italian will be looking to improve when Crystal Palace visit Stamford Bridge. The shambolic defence was one of the reasons Chelsea got rid of Mauricio Pochettino. They were vulnerable at set-pieces, prone to silly mistakes and often shaky when put under heavy pressure. Maresca is working to iron out the rough edges and will not have liked everything they did against Wolves. JS
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Newcastle's transfer problems continue
An ankle injury dictates that Dominic Solanke will not lead Tottenham's attack at Newcastle on Sunday. Eddie Howe must wonder what would have happened if he had had his wish and been able to sign his former Bournemouth striker. PSR concerns meant Newcastle could not justify spending £65m on a striker and instead mounted a month-long chase for Crystal Palace's English defender Marc Guéhi. St James' Park executives have signalled a willingness to invest around £65m in bolstering Howe's defence. But what happens if Swede Alexander Isak is injured? The idea of Isak partnering Solanke would surely have petrified opposing defences. Would it not have been better to bring in a promising young centre-back to scout – and eventually replace – the still very effective defender Fabian Schär? The Swiss international is suspended on Sunday. Which will be the bigger failure: Schär's ability to play with the ball in defence or Solanke's ability to fill the gap left by Harry Kane at Tottenham as a centre-forward? Luisa Taylor
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Ten Hag is already under pressure
Erik ten Hag is already answering questions about his job security at Manchester United. After two Premier League games (the first a victory over Fulhamthe second a 2-1 defeat at Brighton) This talk is seriously premature, but there is a state of fever surrounding the manager and the club. But if Arne Slot's Liverpool side beat United at Old Trafford on Sunday, Ten Hag can expect more of the same. Two years ago, after losing their first two games, Liverpool were also their third opponents at Old Trafford, and United won 2-1A victory, once again, would be invaluable, and the prospect of achieving it could be strengthened if The signing of Manuel Ugarte from PSG It can be sealed in time for him to get involved. Jamie Jackson
