1. Division Overview

Liverpool have found themselves at the centre of a heated dispute regarding the fitness of Dominik Szoboszlai following a controversial incident in their recent victory over Crystal Palace. Despite visible discomfort and a heavily bandaged knee, the midfielder was allowed to continue playing at Selhurst Park, sparking fury from observers in his homeland.

Josh King has been included in a senior England squad for the first time, and Darren Bent has told GOAL that a “big move” for the “special” 19-year-old playmaker will happen “sooner rather than later”. The talented teenager has already taken the Premier League by storm at Fulham, attracting interest from Arsenal and Liverpool, and is considered to have plenty of potential that can still be unlocked - particularly in the goal contribution department.

Michael Carrick has been relieved of his managerial duties at Manchester United, following much speculation regarding his future, with ex-Red Devils star Paul Parker explaining to GOAL why his fellow title winner struggled to turn the Premier League giants around. The odd question has been asked of whether Carrick was the right kind of personality for such a demanding role.

Crystal Palace have officially parted ways with manager Pierre Sage following a disastrous start to the Premier League campaign that has left the South London club rooted to the bottom of the table. The Eagles hierarchy acted swiftly after a string of poor results, immediately identifying a high-profile replacement to lead their survival bid.