CHELSEA were thrashed 4-1 by Brighton on Graham Potter's first return to the Amex Arena.
Two own goals plus one each from Leandro Trossard and Pascal Gross inspired a huge win for the Seagulls.
Meanwhile, Frenkie de Jong remains a 'dream' for Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag and Barcelona could be prepared to sell the midfielder.
Having been a target for both the Red Devils and Chelsea this summer, De Jong opted to stay in Spain.
But now he could leave, with Barcelona ready to sell up to five playersafter their Champions League exit.
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- Kiro Evans
'We have to fix that'
Jurgen Klopp has been reflecting on another defeat for Liverpool yesterday as their turbulent season continued to spiral.
It's now back-to-back losses for the Reds after Crysencio Summerville's late Anfield winner.
And Klopp made clear the urgency of the situation, with his side now 13 points off the pace.
He said last night: "You can't qualify for the Champions League if you play as inconsistently as we do at the moment. We have to fix that.
"I am sorry it is like this, but that is the situation. I am not sure how deep you can dig, but we will. It is like it is and we will work on solutions.
"We have to have a look at this game first, try to understand it a bit more and go from there."
- Kiro Evans
Are Roo Kidding?
Everton snubbed the chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo for just £2million in 2002.
The Portuguese superstar hadn't made his big breakthrough at Sporting Lisbon just yet, but a host of teams were aware of his talent.
A new book — entitled ‘Messi vs Ronaldo’ — reveals that the latter could have found himself at Goodison Park.
The winger was offered to the Toffees for just £2m around 20 years ago.
But Everton were focused on developing another special teenager instead.
The Toffees turned down the opportunity to sign Ronaldo as they had so much faith in their own young talent Wayne Rooney.
The full Sunsport exclusive story can be read here.
- Etienne Fermie
Good morning football fans
Manchester City defeated Leicester 1-0 at the Etihad with Kevin De Bruyne's superb free-kick winner.
Tottenham came back at Bournemouth to win 3-2 with goals by Ryan Sessegnon, Ben Davies and Rodrigo Bentancur, all of whom cancelled out Kieffer Moore's brace.
Brentford and Wolves drew 1-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium with Ben Mee opening the scoring for the hosts and Ruben Neves equalising before Diego Costa was sent off at stoppage time.
Brighton demolished Chelsea 4-1 in Graham Potter's return to the Amex Stadium with Leandro Trossard and Pacal Goss' goals as well as Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Trevoh Chalobah's own goal, while Kai Havertz got the Blues on the scoreboard.
Crystal Palace beat Southampton 1-0 with Odsonne Edouard's winner and Newcastle destroyed Aston Villa 4-0 with Callum Wilson's brace as well as Joelinton and Miguel Almiron's goals.
Fulham and Everton's Premier League clash ended in a goalless draw at Craven Cottage in the hosts’ boss Marco Silva’s first match against his former club.
Meanwhile, Barcelona have put Manchester United and Chelsea target Frenkie de Jong as well as Memphis Depay up for sale.
De Jong and ex-United ace Memphis, who has been linked with the Blues and Arsenal, could be sold as Barca’s Champions League exit deepened the Catalans’ financial woes.
According to Sport, five key players could be made available by the Blaugrana.
The midfielder was United manager Erik ten Hag’s summer transfer priority and the Red Devils even had a £71.5million bid accepted.
Chelsea joined the race too – but the Netherlands international has never been convinced about moving.
And Dynamo Moscow ace Arsen Zakharyan has confirmed he wants to join Chelsea and is determined to nail a first-team spot.
The Blues were believed to be closing in on Zakharyan, 19, during the past summer transfer window
However, a £12.6m transfer was BLOCKED by British sanctions placed on Russia and the midfielder stayed at Dynamo.
The Russia international has registered a total of three goals and five assists in 17 matches across all competitions this season.
Finally, Arsenal loanee Pablo Mari is set to return to action in two months after being stabbed in a knife attack.
Mari is beginning his recovery after Thursday’s horrific knife assault in Italy.
The defender was stabbed in the back while out shopping with his wife and child – one person was killed during the attack while five others were injured.
The Spaniard will be sidelined for two months as he rests after the traumatic incident
- Kostas Lianos
Fulham 0-0 Everton
Fulham and Everton's Premier League clash ended in a goalless draw at Craven Cottage.
The Cottagers extended their unbeaten Prem record to four games on Saturday.
The Whites' boss Marco Silva faced his former club for the first time since he was sacked nearly three years ago.
And Silva felt aggrieved after Willian was denied a penalty following a challenge by Idrissa Gueye early in the second half
- Kostas Lianos
Juventus’ cash woe
Juventus could be fined a whopping £51million for hiding an alleged secret payment to Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
Bombshell secret documents claim Juve promised to pay former star Ronaldo a £17m fee during the coronavirus pandemic.
According to the Mail, the Bianconeri may potentially face a fine of up to £51m as punishment.
La Gazzetta dello Sport also claimed the Serie A giants are being investigated amid claims they falsified documents including balance sheets in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
That’s after Juventus said players would take significant salary cuts during the past lockdown.
Gazzetta also reported to have already sourced a secret document signed by Ronaldo and Juve, making reference to a “famous document that should not have theoretically existed”
- Kostas Lianos
Van Persie praises Arsenal target
Manchester United and Arsenal legend Robin van Persie has praised transfer target Cody Gakpo after the Gunners' 2-0 loss to PSV Eindhoven in the Europa League.
Van Persie told BT Sport: “He is a good player.
“He always finds a way in most games to have an influence in terms of making an assist or a goal.
“He is not really an out-and-out striker, but he can play as a No10, out on the wing. He can play in those positions”
- Kostas Lianos
More on Kane
Tottenham managing director of football Fabio Paratici is confident that he'll be able to convince Harry Kane to stay.
Last month, Paratici said: "Kane is the symbol of this club, the best scorer in history and captain of England.
"We are confident and always in contact.
"There is a great relationship between him and the club, we are very optimistic"
- Kostas Lianos
Back Ron track
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo can top his 24-goal tally from last term.
That is despite the fact Ronaldo is not part of United’s starting line-up this season.
Ten Hag said: “It’s up to him, but I think when you collect all the chances he creates and the team creates for him in the last weeks, you see he’s still capable of getting in the right positions.
“And he’s still capable of finishing them. I think it’s possible, yeah”
- Kostas Lianos
Kane contract situation
Tottenham superstar Harry Kane has put contract talks on hold until after the 2022 World Cup.
According to the Standard, Kane has yet to begin negotiations over a new deal with his current contract expiring in 2024.
The 29-year-old wanted to leave Spurs for Manchester City in the 2021, following the arrival of Nuno Espirito Santo.
But after being made to stay, the star striker has started enjoying life again under Antonio Conte.
- Kostas Lianos
Lokonga swap deal
Arsenal are willing to offer Albert Sambi Lokonga to land Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
According to Calciomercato, the Gunners are willing to let Lokonga go in exchange for Milinkovic-Savic as they want to strengthen in middle of the pitch.
The North Londoners have been struggling without Thomas Partey, who has been stricken by injury ever since his arrival in 2020.
Lokonga has had many attempts to impress in the absence of Partey, but failed to fill in the void
- Kostas Lianos
Premier League results
Tottenham came back at Bournemouth to win 3-2 with goals by Ryan Sessegnon, Ben Davies and Rodrigo Bentancur, who cancelled out Kieffer Moore's brace.
Brentford and Wolves drew 1-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium with Ben Mee opening the scoring for the hosts and Ruben Neves equalising before Diego Costa was sent off.
Brighton destroyed Chelsea 4-1 in Graham Potter's return to the Amex Stadium with Leandro Trossard and Pacal Goss' goals as well as Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Trevoh Chalobah's own goal, while Kai Havertz got the Blues on the scoreboard.
Crystal Palace defeated Southampton 1-0 with Odsonne Edouard's winner and Newcastle destroyed Aston Villa 4-0 with Callum Wilson's brace as well as Joelinton and Miguel Almiron's goals
- Kostas Lianos
Si you later
Real Madrid ace Marco Asensio is set to sign a three-year contract extension.
Asensio has been linked with a move to Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham throughout the years.
According to SER, however, Real want to hold showdown talks with the winger’s representatives to extend his stint in Madrid.
That would include a major pay rise for the Spain international
- Kostas Lianos
Use your Ed
Manchester United are set to join the bidding war for Ajax star Edson Alvarez.
According to Calciomercato, Alvarez is also wanted by Chelsea and it’s claimed that the Blues had an offer worth around £43million rejected in the summer.
And Graham Potter’s side could look to battle United for the midfielder’s signature by January.
The Mexico international has also attracted interest from Barcelona with Xavi seeing him as a potential successor for Sergio Busquets
- Kostas Lianos
Arsenal’s Sak race
Arsenal have joined the bidding war for 21-year-old winger Gustav Isaksen from Midtjylland.
According to CalcioMercato, the Gunners want to land Isaksen but face stiff competition from Newcastle and West Ham.
Midtjylland are unlikely to accept anything less than £17million for the talented Dane.
The forward has registered seven goals in 23 appearances for the Danish giants so far this season
- Kostas Lianos
Taking the Myk
Shakhtar Donetsk have dealt Arsenal a transfer blow by declaring Mykhaylo Mudryk will cost over £85million.
That means Mudryk is valued more than what Manchester United splashed for Antony, who moved to Ajax from Old Trafford for £85million.
Shakhtar deputy sporting director Carlo Nicolini told Calciomercato: “Together with Kylian Mbappe, Rafa Leao and Vinicius Jr, Mudryk is the strongest player in his role.
“Is £35m enough to buy him? We don’t speak for these figures, not even for £45m, we don’t even call the president to make the offer.
“We value Mudryk more than United’s Antony – £85m. Floating between Arsenal and Man City? They are two teams that have taken an interest in the player.
“But there are also other clubs than can spend right away. We are not obliged to sell, we do not want to lose phenomena. We don’t want to shoot figures that aren’t realistic.
“But in this team, he is the most decisive. If you want to take on certain players who make a difference in the top clubs, you also need the right money”
- Kostas Lianos
Valencia target Van de Beek
Valencia are keeping tabs on Manchester United ace Donny van de Bekk ahead of the January transfer window.
According to TodoFichajes, the LaLiga giants want to sign Van de Bekk after the 2022 World Cup.
A loan is the most likely course of action with United willing to allow the move to happen in similar fashion to last year when they sanctioned the playmaker's loan to Everton.
However, the Netherlands international's £100,000 per week wages are a huge stumbling block that needs to be overcome for a move to happen.
Valencia are insistent that the Red Devils take on the majority of the burden, with their transfer goals for the window seeing them pursue two or three additions to the squad
- Kostas Lianos
Mari return date
Arsenal loanee Pablo Mari is set to return to action in two months after being stabbed in a knife attack.
Mari is beginning his recovery after Thursday’s horrific knife attack in Italy.
The defender was stabbed in the back while out shopping with his wife and child.
One person was killed during the attack while five others were injured.
The Spaniard will be sidelined for two months as he rests after the traumatic event
- Kostas Lianos
Leicester 0-1 Man City
Manchester City beat Leicester 1-0 at the Etihad with Kevin De Bruyne's winner.
De Bruyne sealed the three points for City with a stunning free-kick on 49 minutes.
The reigning Premier League champions have moved to the top of the table.
However, Arsenal are one point behind with a game in hand as they face Nottingham Forest on Sunday
- Kostas Lianos
Youri Tielemans bid
Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers admits he is braced for a January raid on Youri Tielemans.
Arsenal and Manchester United have been linked with Tielemans, 25, after he declined to sign a bumper new contract.
Only foreign clubs can enter negotiations or sign the midfielder for free on a pre-contract in January once he enters the final six months of his deal, due to FA rules.
But any move from the continent might trigger a reaction from the Premier League with clubs trying to land the Belgium international for a knockdown fee in January
- Kostas Lianos
Zakharyan keen on Chelsea
Dynamo Moscow ace Arsen Zakharyan has confirmed he wants to join Chelsea and is determined to nail a first-team spot.
The Blues were believed to be closing in on Zakharyan, 19, over the summer.
However, a £12.6million transfer was BLOCKED by British sanctions placed on Russia and the midfielder stayed at Dynamo.
The Russia international has amassed a total of three goals and five assists in 17 matches across all competitions this season
- Kostas Lianos
De Jong available
Barcelona have put Manchester United and Chelsea target Frenkie de Jong as well as Memphis Depay up for sale.
De Jong and ex-United ace Memphis, who has been linked with the Blues and Arsenal, could be sold as Barca’s Champions League exit deepened the Spaniards’ financial woes.
According to Sport, five senior players could be made available by the Blaugrana.
The midfielder was United boss Erik ten Hag’s summer transfer priority and the Red Devils even had a £71.5million bid accepted.
Chelsea joined the race too – but the Netherlands international was never convinced about moving
- James Colasanti
Rashford hails Ten Hag impact
Marcus Rashford says Eric ten Hag has reignited his love for football.
The Manchester United striker looked to have lost his edge during the club’s struggles last season.
The England striker in now a regular starter for the Red Devils and is their top scorer after bagging his sixth goal of the season in Thursday’s Europa League win over Sheriff.
The 24-year-old said: “I’m a lot more happy, I’m enjoying myself a lot more. I’m just looking forward to the games.
“The manager’s a joy to work with, really. Is it hard work? Yeah, but I think we are enjoying it and we’re playing better football.”
- James Colasanti
Hoddle wants Maddison at Spurs
Spurs legend Glenn Hoddle says James Maddison would be an "absolutely sensational" signing for the club.
The red-hot midfielder is attracting interest far and wide after bagging six goals and providing two assists in a Leicester side which started the season dreadfully.
Tottenham have been linked with a January move, and Hoddle told talkSPORT: "Maddison, I agree with whoever said that in the background, I love him, he’s one that should be in the England squad.
"I think if he was playing at the top – no disrespect to Leicester – but if he wasin a top-six team he would be absolutely sensational."
- James Colasanti
Neymar backs Antony’s ‘bold’ showboating
It might not have impressed Paul Scholes – but Neymar is a big fan apparently.
Manchester United star Antony stunned viewers with a 720-degree spin with the ball during a 3-0 midweek win over FC Sheriff.
Red Devils legend Scholes called it “embarrassing” but Antony’s fellow Brazil star Neymar had a different take.
The skillful Paris Saint-Germain star wrote on Instagram: “Go for it boy. Boldness and Joy.”
- James Colasanti
Kane's Spurs talks 'on hold'
Harry Kane has put talks over a new deal with Spurs on hold until after the World Cup, according to the Standard.
The England skipper has 18 months left on his contract with the North London club and has been attracting interest from a number of the biggest clubs in Europe for years – not least Manchester City.
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