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The final international break of the year is here, and Arsenal will be left to stew over their 1-1 draw with Chelsea before the break.

For the first time in 19 months, the Gunners have gone four consecutive top-flight games without a win and are now nine points adrift of Premier League leaders Liverpool.

To compound their issues, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice have suffered injuries that will throw doubt over their involvement with England.

Elsewhere, the Ruben Amorim era at Manchester United, which was due to start on Monday, has been slightly delayed while he waits on a work permit.

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7 minutes agoBy Joe Brophy

A Premier League referee is under investigation by the PGMOL over an alleged video of him making foul-mouthed comments at Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool went viral.

David Coote, who refereed the Reds' 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday, is regarded as one of the top match officials in the country.

The 42-year-old has found himself in potentially hot water after an unverified clip in which he launches an X-rated rant towards former Liverpool boss Klopp leaked.

In the brief video, Coote labels Klopp as a ‘German c***’, while also branding him as ‘arrogant’, and refers to Liverpool as a 's*** club'.

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32 minutes agoBy Joe Brophy

Casemiro has hit back at critics of his form by insisting he has had a good season so far for Manchester United.

The Brazilian sparked debate that his top-level career was over after a disastrous display in defeat by Liverpool on September 1.

The former Real Madrid star was largely at fault for two of Liverpool’s goals in his side’s 3-0 loss and hooked at half-time.

He was subsequently dropped by former manager Erik ten Hag, but he has since battled back into the Man United starting XI.

The 32-year-old continued his recent upturn in form with another assured display in the 3-0 victory over Leicester on Sunday.

"Well, everyone can see can't they?

I want to continue growing, I want to continue helping my team-mates and the coach, helping Manchester United grow and well, everyone knows what my job is."

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Today, 13:21By Joe Brophy

Simon Jordan had a typically Simon Jordan-esque reaction when discussing Manchester United's celebration-gate scandal.

Alejandro Garnacho was put on public blast by his captain Bruno Fernandes following the Red Devils' 3-0 win over Leicester.

Argentine Garnacho scored United's third goal in the Premier League rout having started the match on the bench.

The 20-year-old had a tricky week after being goaded by a supporter outside Old Trafford ahead of their 2-0 win over PAOK in midweek.

His muted non-commital gestures following Sunday's goal sparked Fernandes to engage him in a verbal exchange on the pitch.

Speaking afterwards, Fernandes admitted Garnacho 'didn't celebrate like he should because he thinks he has lost faith from some fans.'

However, that reasoning was blasted by Jordan, who told talkSPORT's White & Jordan: "What you saw on the weekend was the absolute embodiment of the culture of Man United, and the problem they got in that dressing room where that kid doesn't celebrate that goal.

"The reason why he doesn't celebrate is because he's had some hurty word said about him or people have been critical of his performances.

Arsenal are not progressing the way they should.”

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Today, 10:42By Joe Brophy

Trent Alexander-Arnold will not be available to play for England due to the hamstring injury suffered in Liverpool's win over Aston Villa, talkSPORT understands.

Alexander-Arnold was forced off after just 25 minutes of Saturday's 2-0 victory and his absence is a blow to England's hopes of winning their Nations League group.

The Reds vice-captain has established himself as a vital player for his country since Lee Carsley took over the Three Lions on an interim basis.

Alexander-Arnold has started all four matches of the Carsley era, winning the Player of the Match award in three of those games.

Interim head coach Carsley is also sweating on the fitness of Arsenal pair Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka after both asked to be substituted during Sunday's 1-1 draw at Chelsea.

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Today, 10:01By Joe Brophy

David Moyes is eyeing a return to a Premier League dugout with several managers facing serious pressure, talkSPORT understands.

Crystal Palace, Wolves, Southampton and Leicester could all be possible destinations for the former Man United and Everton boss.

Moyes is currently without a job having left his previous role with West Ham at the end of last season.

The Scottish boss was replaced by Julen Lopetegui, who has led the Hammers to just three wins in 11 matches so far.

Moyes led West Ham to Europa Conference League glory in 2023, putting him on the radar of several troubled Premier League sides.

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Today, 09:18By Joe Brophy

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will be fretting over the fitness of Martin Odegaard after he was called up for Norway duty this week.

Odegaard missed two months of football after suffering ankle ligament damage during his country's 2-1 win over Austria at the start of September.

The Gunners captain finally made his return from injury late on in the 1-0 Champions League defeat to Inter Milan on Wednesday.

Odegaard was then deemed fit enough to start the 1-1 draw with Chelsea and came through the contest unscathed.

But Norway coach Ola Solbakken has now confirmed that the 25-year-old will travel to join up with his international teammates.

"We'll see how it turns out.

I'm not naive, I know it's going to be very different, very difficult.

"I'm at peace now, I can focus on my new job and I'm looking forward to starting tomorrow.

"I know it will be difficult to reproduce what I have here anywhere else, but there are other places with different exposure and pressure."

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10th Nov 2024, 19:52By Joe Brophy

Ipswich Town celebrated a historic Premier League win over Tottenham with a cheeky dig at James Maddison.

The Tractor Boys secured a first top-flight victory since 2002 after a shock 2-1 win away at Champions League hopefuls Spurs.

Following the match, the club poked fun at the north Londoners on social media.

Ipswich posted a photo of Tottenham's Maddison tugging the shirt of Omari Hutchinson and took the opportunity to share a link to buy the third kit their player was wearing to their followers.

The promoted side light-heartedly wrote alongside the post: "It's much easier to get a Hutchinson shirt by going to our online store."

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10th Nov 2024, 19:36By Joe Brophy

Ruben Amorim won't officially take charge of Manchester United on Monday, talkSPORT understands.

Amorim was confirmed as Erik ten Hag's replacement on November 1 but has been seeing out a notice period at Sporting Lisbon.

As per a Man United statement, the 39-year-old was confirmed to arrive at Old Trafford tomorrow - on Monday, November 11.

However, the Portuguese coach is still waiting for a work permit.

As a result, he will be unable to officially start his role as United manager as planned.

The club remain confident the issue will be resolved in the coming days and the international fixtures mean it won't be any headache.

Amorim himself had not even planned to take his first Carrington training session until the second week of the November break.

His first match in the Man United dugout will still be against Ipswich Town on Saturday, November 24.

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10th Nov 2024, 19:06By Joe Brophy

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has given a worrying update on the fitness of England duo Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice.

Rice was a surprise starter at Stamford Bridge having broken his toe against Newcastle.

The £105million midfielder missed the trip to San Siro in the Champions League in midweek after being unable to train.

However, Rice played through the pain barrier this evening but hobbled off after 70 minutes.

Ten minutes later Saka followed suit after being on the wrong end of a hefty challenge from Marc Cucurella.

Responding to the injuries picked up by both Saka and Rice, Mikel Arteta told Sky Sports: “They don’t look good to be fair.

"They weren’t able to finish the game, not good.”

talkSPORT understands Saka and Rice are both doubtful for England duty during the November international break.

Arteta confirmed to talkSPORT's chief football correspondent Alex Crook that the Arsenal duo both asked to be substituted off.

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10th Nov 2024, 18:50By Joe Brophy

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella was awarded the Player of the Match award - mostly for his battles up against Bukayo Saka.

The Spaniard was asked post-match by Sky Sports what he has to ensure he does to make sure he can nullify the Arsenal winger.

Pedro Neto butted in to joke: 'Be Marc Cucurella!'

The latter was much more humble when given the microphone as, on Saka, he said: "He is a top player, we have played a lot of times.

We know he is a special talent and do my work and help my team.

 "I tried to show the best of me."

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10th Nov 2024, 18:44By Joe Brophy

This was Mikel Arteta's reaction to that last-gasp Arsenal chance that Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz failed to convert.

Arsenal have gone four consecutive Premier League games without a win for the first time April 2023 (D2 L2).

The Gunners had picked up all three points in 21 of their previous 25 league matches before this (D3 L1).

And it all proved too much for Arteta, who couldn't contain his emotions on the Stamford Bridge touchline.

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10th Nov 2024, 18:28By Joe Brophy

THE GUNNERS FAIL TO WIN IT AT THE DEATH!!

The final kick of the game looked to be a joyous moment for the visitors as William Saliba sprung a poor Chelsea offside trap.

The Frenchman drilled a squared low ball across the face of goal that only needed the slightest of touches from Kai Havertz to turn home.

But Leandro Trossard at full stretch gets a toe onto Saliba's pass at the near post and only succeeds in diverting it away from his teammate.

Mikel Arteta sinks to his knees in despair as the final whistle is sounded mere seconds later.

His side are now nine points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool after failing to see out yet another win.

Arsenal have gone four consecutive Premier League games without a win for the first time April 2023 (D2 L2); the Gunners had picked up all three points in 21 of their previous 25 league matches before this (D3 L1).

Gabriel Martinelli's second-half goal had put Arsenal on course for a much-need three victory.

However, Pedro Neto's strike from outside the box earned the home side a share of the spoils.

Chelsea will end a day in the top three places of the Premier League table for the first time since the final day of the 2021-22 season, when they finished in third position behind Manchester City and Liverpool.

Full reaction to follow live on talkSPORT, and on talkSPORT.com.

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10th Nov 2024, 18:20By Joe Brophy

HOW HAS LEANDRO TROSSARD NOT WON IT!!

It's a huge chance minutes from the 90-minute mark as Gabriel Jesus is released to the byline and drills a teasing squared cross.

Mikel Merino makes a darting run to the near post and does well to flick the pass goalwards but is denied by a fine Robert Sanchez save.

The loose ball falls kindly for Trossard yards out but the Belgian gets underneath his effort and somehow clears the crossbar.

There's a chance he may have been spared by an offside flag against Jesus in the build-up but the linesman on the pitch kept his down.

And because Trossard never scored we'll never know what VAR would have done!

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10th Nov 2024, 18:13By Joe Brophy

It's going from bad to worse for Mikel Arteta!

Saka has gone down hurt after being clattered into by Marc Cucurella, who is shown a yellow card.

Not that that will be much of a consolation to Arsenal and Saka, with the latter having to be withdrawn for Gabriel Jesus.

It's not good news for England either ahead of the final international break of the year, less than 24 hours after Trent Alexander-Arnold also picked up a fitness issue.

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10th Nov 2024, 18:07By Joe Brophy

Nicolas Jackson has the ball in the net but he's denied!

It's the same goal Kai Havertz had an effort chalked off in the first half but this one is much more straightforward with no use for VAR.

The Senegalese striker was at least two yards behind the Arsenal backline when he was played through one-on-one.

Jackson does finish well to stroke beyond David Raya but instantly clocks the raised offside flag before he can celebrate.

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10th Nov 2024, 18:02By Joe Brophy

A BOLT FROM THE BLUE!!!

Where has that come from?

Neto scores a screamer to haul the home side level and strike a dagger into Arsenal's hearts!

Enzo Fernandez has only been on the pitch two minutes after replacing Romeo Lavia and his first involvement gets him an assist.

The simplest of his Premier League career mind - he rolls the ball into Neto's path as the Portuguese made a darting run from the right.

The former Wolves winger then fires a low-driven shot that spins away from David Raya and into the bottom corner.

Neto has scored his first Premier League goal for Chelsea, while it's his first in the competition overall since February against Manchester United (for Wolves).

It was also his first from outside the box in the top-flight since his very first such goal on New Year's Day 2020 for Wolves v Watford.

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10th Nov 2024, 17:52By Joe Brophy

THE BRAZILIAN HAS SCORED THIS TIME!!

Martin Odegaard dinks a delightful cross to the back post to unlock the Chelsea defence.

Levi Colwill failed to push out with the rest of his backline and plays Martinelli on from the far side.

The latter controls the cross from a tight angle but catches out Robert Sanchez by squeezing the ball in at his near post.

Martinell has scored his first Premier League goal against Chelsea since January 2020, ending a run of seven league appearances without netting against them in the competition.

Only Cole Palmer (11) and Mo Salah (9) have more Premier League assists from open play than Martin Ødegaard (8) in 2024.

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10th Nov 2024, 17:50By Joe Brophy

Kai Havertz's return to Stamford Bridge is going from bad to worse!

The German, who took blow to the head in the 1-0 defeat against Inter on Tuesday, is nursing another cut from the head.

Marc Cucurella brought Michael Oliver's attention to the blood, knowing in doing so, Havertz would be forced off.

The Arsenal forward attempts to get treatment on the pitch but the ref forces him to leave the field as he's not in immediate danger.

To add insult to injury, Havertz is then shown a yellow card for time-wasting and is jeered when he leaves the pitch.

He returns with a bandage wrapped around his head.

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10th Nov 2024, 17:37By Joe Brophy

We are back underway for the second 45 minutes!

Arsenal have failed to score in the first half in five of their last six Premier League games against Chelsea.

The Gunners have only gone on to win two of their last 14 Premier League games against Chelsea that have been level at halftime.

However, both of those have been under Mikel Arteta in the most recent two (4-2 and 1-0 in 2022).

Meanwhile, two of Chelsea's last three Premier League games at Stamford Bridge have been 0-0 at half-time.

That is as many as their previous 18 beforehand.

Surely something will have to give for both sides?

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10th Nov 2024, 17:27By Joe Brophy

Tottenham captain Heung-min Son has reflected on the club's disappointing 2-1 defeat to Ipswich Town.

The South Korean, who returned from injury in midweek, was nullified by the Tractor Boys en route to the home loss.

Spurs had been on a recent fine run domestically, having dumped Manchester City out of the Carabao Cup before thumping Champions League contenders Aston Villa 4-1 last weekend.

However, the north Londoners were second-best as Ipswich secured their first Premier League victory since 2002.

Reacting to the match afterwards, Son told Tottenham's club media: “You’ve got to believe even more.

“I think we could be a bright and really strong team and with those kind of games you have to think very mentally strong way because I think like Villa you have to go really strong.

“But then you get Ipswich it’s the same competition, the same opponent, everybody is expecting a win but in football you never get a free win; you have to earn it.

“We need to be more disciplined for sure.
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