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Though Chelsea haven’t been at their best so far this season, Arsenal are still likely to face the toughest of tests this weekend in what is sure to be an epic London derby.
The Gunners need the points in order to remain joint top of the Premier League, or perhaps they’ll end the weekend as outright leaders.
From the Blues point of view, they could jump from 11th to seventh if results elsewhere go their way, so there’s everything to play for, for Mauricio Pochettino and his staff.

With the international break having taken precedence over the past fortnight, it’s presented Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, with a huge headache ahead of the Saturday evening contest.
The Spaniard and his backroom team are now going to have to assess the suitability of 14 players for the fixture according to football.london.
All of Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Thomas Partey, Gabriel, Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Eddie Nketiah, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Jakub Kiwior, Karl Hein and Mohamed Elneny will all have to be given the once over before they can be signed off.
David Raya and Aaron Ramsdale will need to be looked at too, though neither custodian played a minute for Spain and England.
Clearly, Arteta will hope that all or most of his first-teamers will report back to training without a scratch and it will be a simple box ticking exercise before moving onto the next player.
There may be one or two niggles that need to be ironed out at the 11th hour too, so that Arteta can at least turn up at Stamford Bridge with all of his players in the best of health.
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Aside from the famous rant back in 1996 when Newcastle manager, Kevin Keegan, ranted at Sir Alex Ferguson, he rarely courted controversy, but all that could be about to change after comments he made at a function came into the media domain.
Keegan, who enjoyed a stellar playing career for club and country and also famously went on to manage England, has passed judgment on what he calls “lady footballers” with language that could be considered demeaning and sexist.
It could also land him in hot water and quite possibly derail his after dinner speaking career.

“I don’t like to listen to ladies talking about the England men’s team at the match because I don’t think it’s the same experience. I have a problem with that,” he’s reported as saying at An Evening With Kevin Keegan OBE, a public event in Bristol, by The Times (subscription required).
“[…] If I see an England lady footballer saying about England against Scotland at Wembley and she’s saying, ‘If I would have been in that position I would have done this,’ I don’t think it’s quite the same. I don’t think it crosses over that much.”
Whether or not those comments are agreed with, and The Times do say that they were met with some applause at the time, Keegan will be only too aware of the way that he’s spoken about issues that are clearly close to the heart for many, and how his comments could be interpreted.
To take a stance akin to ‘football is a man’s game’ is a little outdated now, although there’s a wider issue in play.
It isn’t that women’s football should be seen as equal as the men’s game because that’s somehow ‘correct,’ but moreover, it’s about not giving a voice to those females who are just as competent and capable as men in the same position.
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Manchester United may reportedly be giving growing consideration to sacking Erik ten Hag as their manager after an awful start to the season.
The Dutch tactician has overseen the club’s worst start to a campaign since before Sir Alex Ferguson’s time at Old Trafford, and reports in the Netherlands now suggest that Feyenoord boss Arne Slot could be in line to replace him.
According to 1908.nl, Slot is continuing to enhance his reputation as a rising star in management, having already attracted strong interest from Tottenham in the summer before deciding to stay at Feyenoord.
Slot looks like he could be an upgrade on Ten Hag, who was perhaps a little lucky to win the Carabao Cup last season in what was otherwise a pretty disappointing campaign.

How much longer can Ten Hag last? A win away to Burnley this weekend is surely crucial after three defeats in a row to Arsenal, Brighton and Bayern Munich.
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According to Soccerdonna, former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been approached for a managerial role with Norway’s women’s national team.
Solskjaer, who was dismissed from his position at Manchester United in 2021, has been without a managerial role since his departure from the Premier League club.
However, it appears that Solskjaer has turned down the offer to manage Norway’s women’s team.
The NFF is said to have contacted Ole Gunnar Solskjær about the vacant position of national team head coach for the women’s national team.
Would that be the right solution? ?#OleGunnarSolskjær #NFF #Norway pic.twitter.com/qFHju3MmKE
— Soccerdonna (@soccerdonna) September 10, 2023
Solskjaer’s tenure at Manchester United was marked by mixed results and performances.
Despite his history and stature with the club as a player and initial optimism surrounding his appointment, he struggled to achieve success as a manager.
He lacked the credentials and experience necessary to properly revive the club. His reign was marked by inconsistent performances, tactical shortcomings, and a lack of clear direction.
Ultimately, Solskjaer was sacked in November 2021 after an embarrassing 4-1 defeat at the hands of Watford.
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Julen Lopetegui has left Wolves three days before the start of the Premier League after agreeing a seven-figure compensation package with the Molineux club.
The Spaniard, who is set to be replaced by Gary O’Neil, had two years to run on a lucrative contract that made him the highest-paid manager in the club’s history. Lopetegui kept Wolves up last season after joining in November when they were bottom of the table, but relations have soured since then due to disagreements over transfer policy.
O’Neil led Bournemouth to a comfortable survival last season after replacing Scott Parker early in the campaign, yet – to the surprise of many – he was moved on in June in favour of Spanish coach Andoni Iraola.
In preparation for Lopetegui’s potential departure, Wolves had been considering possible successors for some time and O’Neil topped the list.
Wolves would not have to pay compensation for O’Neil and he would cost substantially less than Lopetegui, who was the highest-paid manager in the club’s history. O’Neil, 40, was expected to sign a three-year deal.
Julen Loptegui departed Wolves on Tuesday night after discussions with the club
Gary O’Neil was moved on at Bournemouth despite a strong season in charge and tops Wolves’ list of potential successors to Lopetegui
Wolves chairman Jeff Shi wrote an open letter explaining the club’s need to meet FFP regulations
Lopetegui’s son Daniel, who had forged a strong rapport with sporting director Matt Hobbs, will also depart along with Lopetegui’s assistants Pablo Sanz, Juan Peinado and Edu Rubio, and fitness coaches Oscar Caro and Borja Alonso.
Lopetegui did not lead first-team training, which took place late on Tuesday afternoon, as his representatives finalised the terms of his exit.
Wolves chairman Jeff Shi wrote an open letter on the club website last week, explaining the need to meet Financial Fair Play requirements.
Shi wrote: ‘As the owners and management of the club, one important thing we must learn and follow is the Premier League’s rules on profit and sustainability (formerly called financial fair play or abbreviated to FFP). Before the end of 2023/24 season there will be an annual test and we are going to make sure we pass it, as we have done in the last five seasons.’
To hit that target, Wolves have recouped £91million in player sales this summer, including the £47m departure of captain Ruben Neves to Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal.
They have added only defender Matt Doherty and goalkeeper Tom King on free transfers, leading to Lopetegui’s anger.
Wolves counter that they backed Lopetegui heavily last January, sanctioning deals worth up to £77m, after also committing more than £120m in fees 12 months ago.
Some of the money spent in January had been originally set aside for the summer but Wolves decided to use it early to give themselves a better chance of survival.
Despite keeping the Molineux club up last season, relations soured over a disagreement in transfer policy
Wolves received £47million from Al-Hilal after selling star midfielder Ruben Neves
Matt Doherty is one of only two summer signings at Molineux, having returned on a free

As soon as Antonio Conte launched into his epic tirade against Tottenham Hotspur’s players and the club in general, the Italian was always going to be relieved of his duties, and as the north Londoners consider their options for his replacement, a surprise name has come into contention.
Club chairman, Daniel Levy, appears to be skating on thin ice with supporters again, as yet another manager tries, and fails, to awaken this sleeping Premier League giant.
Perhaps, when all is said and done, Conte was never really the right fit for the position, but then neither was Nuno Espirito Santo et al.
Understanding exactly what style of football Levy wants to see played at White Hart Lane arguably will dictate the type of manager that is eventually appointed.
According to the De Telegraaf, Feyenoord’s Arne Slot has now entered the conversation but it will, apparently, take a record fee to prise him from the Dutch giants.

The outlet note that Slot has a contract with the Eredivisie side until 2025, with a clause that allows him to leave earlier – but that will only come into effect in the summer of 2024.
Feyenoord currently sit in pole position in the Dutch top-flight, eight points ahead of nearest rivals, Ajax, and having only lost one game all season, per Sky Sports.
Though Slot is definitely on the list of ‘possibles’ for Levy, it’s noted that his club turned down a €5m offer from Leeds United to have him replace Jesse Marsch earlier in the season.
To that end, Levy will know he’ll need to put his hand in his pocket before contract remuneration for the manager himself is even discussed.
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West Ham are experiencing an awful campaign under David Moyes’ watch and the Hammers’ summer plans may indicate that the 59-year-old is on the way out.
The London club are currently in the Premier League’s relegation zone and were expected to push for the European spots pre-season. The Hammers spent a lot of money as well over the summer and that has put massive pressure on Moyes’ shoulders.
The Scot is likely to leave West Ham at the end of the season and the Hammers’ pre-season plans may indicate a change in the dugout.
West Ham have confirmed that they will be heading out to Australia for a pre-season tour in the summer as the Premier League club will face off against Perth Glory and Tottenham in Perth on July 15th and 18th.
Moyes reportedly doesn’t agree with pre-season tours abroad and much prefers to stay in Britain, resisting foreign trips in the past.
This could be a hint of the Hammers’ plans for Moyes but it remains to be seen what will happen.
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Leeds United have been linked with a number of managers since the departure of Jesse Marsch.
The Premier League side have appointed Javi Gracia on a short-term contract and it remains to be seen whether the former Watford manager can guide them to safety this season.
The Premier League side have been linked with a move for the River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo in recent weeks.
Premier League manager Pep Guardiola has now heaped praise on the 47-year-old Argentine claiming that he is one of the finest coaches in world football.
“What Gallardo has done with River is incredible,” Guardiola once told TNT Sports.
“Some things are inexplicable. Every year, three coaches are named as the best in the world (by FIFA). He’s never among them. I can’t understand it. It’s as if there’s nothing else in the world apart from Europe.”
Gallardo has spent eight seasons with River Plate and he has helped them win 14 trophies. It remains to be seen whether Leeds are prepared to approach him at the end of the season.
The Whites are currently pushing for safety and they must look to preserve their status as a Premier League club in order to attract a quality manager like Gallardo in the summer.
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Crystal Palace recently appointed Roy Hodgson as their manager after parting ways with Patrick Vieira.
The Frenchman was relieved of his duties after a series of disappointing performances. Apparently, the Eagles have appointed Hodgson on a short-term basis and they are looking to bring in someone like Steve Cooper at the end of the season.
Cooper has done an impressive job at Nottingham Forest this season and it remains to be seen whether Crystal Palace can lure him to London at the end of the season.
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi seems to rate Cooper highly. He has worked with the 43-year-old Welsh manager previously. Cooper was a part of the under-17 World Cup setup with England where he worked with Guehi and the defender played under Cooper at Swansea as well.
Speaking to the Daily Star, he said: “He’s had a massive impact. I think he’s a fantastic coach and a great person. He’s definitely someone that has helped me get to the point where I am. He really helped develop me as a player and he’s someone that, if I ever need anything, I can call – 100 percent.”
The talented young defender is likely to be delighted if Cooper is appointed as the Crystal Palace manager at the end of the season.
Guehi has been linked with a move away from Palace on the back of some impressive performances this season and the arrival of Cooper could play a key role in keeping him at the club.
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