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Manchester United have been told that Ruben Amorim's stint at Old Trafford has been a "disaster" and that the Portuguese manager's sacking is inevitable. United have lost three out of their first six Premier League matches in the 2025-26 campaign, which led to questions being raised about Amorim's system and his future with the Red Devils has also come under the scanner.

Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a fresh injury blow as manager Thomas Frank confirmed that star striker Dominic Solanke has undergone surgery on his ankle injury. Solanke has not featured for Spurs since their 2-0 win over Manchester City in August. Solanke came on as a substitute in place of Richarlison and spent the final 12 minutes of the game on the pitch.

Arsenal are preparing a blockbuster new contract for Bukayo Saka that will make the England international one of the top earners at the North London club. Saka has entered the final two years of his existing deal with the Gunners and the club now want their star player to put pen to paper on a new deal and commit his future to them on a long-term basis.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has claimed that he does not have to defend himself amid rumours of his sacking as Blues boss. The Premier League giants have lost three out of their last five matches across all competitions, including back-to-back defeats in the league against Manchester United and Brighton. Chelsea players were booed at Stamford Bridge after their latest loss against the Seagulls.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is looking to improve the way he communicates with his players by inviting a team of Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter pilots to the club. The idea is the latest in a developing series of unorthodox methods employed by the Spaniard as he attempts to give the Gunners the edge over their Premier League rivals in the 2025-26 season.

Manchester United players are "astonished" by their woeful start to the 2025-26 campaign as the dressing room spirals into disharmony. United have lost three out of their first six league matches and are currently placed 14th in the table, a place above where they finished the 2024-25 season. Questions have been raised about Ruben Amorim's system and his future has also come under the scanner.

Eberechi Eze used to be referred to as ‘Snake Hips’ by his former team-mates due to his incredible dribbling ability and agility, according to ex-Queens Park Rangers colleague Nedum Onuoha. The playmaker, who has been capped 13 times by England, is now lighting up the Premier League and Champions League with Arsenal after completing a summer transfer from Crystal Palace.

Pundits Gary Lineker and Micah Richards have once again criticised the use of VAR after a controversial penalty decision in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Newcastle on Sunday. Referee Jarred Gillett initially pointed for a spot-kick after Viktor Gyokeres went down under a challenge from Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope, but after a lengthy delay for a VAR check, he reversed his decision, which has sparked debate about the consistency and effectiveness of the system.

Former Benfica manager Bruno Lage has opened up about the club's failed attempt to sign Joao Felix from Chelsea. The Portuguese side openly declared their desire to bring the forward back to Lisbon but were unable to match the Blues' asking price. Even though Felix had his heart set on returning to Benfica, he opted to accept an offer from Al-Nassr after the Saudi Arabian club paid the fee Chelsea wanted.

Ruben Amorim has been brutally told that he "bluffed his way into a job" at Manchester United, with his gift of the gab allowing a prominent Premier League post to be secured. The Portuguese tactician, after impressing in his homeland with Sporting, was handed the reins at Old Trafford in November 2024. A baptism of fire in English football has been endured since then, leading to plenty of uncomfortable questions being asked.

Emmanuel Petit has urged Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to take inspiration from Luis Enrique's attacking approach at Paris Saint-Germain, claiming the Gunners' football has become too cautious. The Arsenal legend believes his former club should adopt a more direct and dynamic style, similar to the one that has transformed Les Parisiens over the last year.

Following Manchester United's defeat to Brentford and his Crystal Palace side beating Liverpool, Oliver Glasner has been asked for his opinion on the rumours linking him with Old Trafford. Ruben Amorim has continued to struggle in 2025-26, even after having the benefit of a full pre-season and transfer window to better imprint his ideas on the squad.

Alan Shearer heavily criticised Ruben Amorim's tactical rigidity following another poor Manchester United showing away at Brentford on Saturday. The Newcastle legend believes United's predictable approach makes them easy to play against, and that Amorim's inflexibility could cost him his job.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has called it a “privilege” to face Jose Mourinho as the Portuguese coach returns to Stamford Bridge with Benfica in the Champions League. With the Blues struggling for form and under pressure after recent defeats, Maresca now seeks to steady the ship and secure vital points against a Chelsea legend.

Matthijs de Ligt has defended Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim following their 3-1 defeat to Brentford, insisting the players must take responsibility for the Red Devils' poor form. With pressure mounting after another early-season setback, the Dutch defender hit back at critics who continue to blame Amorim’s “system” for United’s struggles.

Former Newcastle and England star Alan Shearer has responded to recent comments made by Roy Keane branding him "sneaky and nasty". Shearer laughed off the criticism, while Gary Lineker suggested that the Manchester United legend is trying to generate publicity for his own podcast by targeting him.

Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez is reportedly keen to take over at Manchester United, with Fabrizio Romano claiming the Spaniard would 'go immediately' if offered the job - even without European football. The revelation comes as Ruben Amorim faces growing scrutiny after the Red Devils' poor start to the Premier League season.