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Arne Slot has been discussing the impressive defensive performance of his Liverpool squad.

There are two main reasons why we don't allow many goals. First, in most matches, we have a significant amount of possession and control, which makes a difference when it comes to defending. Second, during challenging moments in a game, our players put in an extraordinary effort to prevent conceding goals. When you factor in the strong performances from Virgil, Ibou [Konaté], and the two goalkeepers we've utilized, along with the contributions from Quansah and Gomez, it becomes clear why we've been so solid defensively. Overall, we have a solid situation with our centre-backs.

Always stay the same, José. And he definitely will, trust me.

Changes in management at Arsenal.

Darren Fletcher has faced a misconduct charge; this refers to the Manchester United coach, not the television commentator. The Football Association's charges are connected to the match against Brentford last week.

Ian Graham played a crucial role as a research director in Liverpool's achievements during the Klopp era. In this section, he discusses one of the key players acquired before Klopp took over as manager, a signing that contributed significantly to the team’s success.

Russell Martin had some powerful statements as he prepares to lead his Southampton team to the Etihad Stadium this Saturday afternoon. After the defeat against Leicester, there were concerns about Martin's future, but he has responded with determination and resilience.

“In football, there's often a big difference between how things are perceived and how they actually are. Many believed that it was a ‘must-win’ match against Leicester City and that I would lose my job if we didn't win. I even got questions about my position right after the game, because in this business, it seems like it's perfectly acceptable to ask about someone's job status at any moment,” Martin shared.

“I’m present and committed to this journey. I share a strong bond with the owners, and together, we’re focused on developing and expanding what we've accomplished over the past 15 or 16 months. I will keep putting in my best effort, dedicating the same passion and attention I’ve shown since I arrived, with a continuous desire to enhance and the same determination to work hard.”

"Unless I hear differently, that’s the plan I’ll stick to. Our relationship is strong, transparent, and trusting. I aim for more points, and they do too. Did we deserve to earn more points? Absolutely. If our performances and statistics indicated otherwise, we might be having a different discussion. However, I feel completely supported by them at this moment, and this situation won't affect my position, regardless of the outcome."

Here’s what to keep an eye on in the premier league this weekend...

John Brewin will be arriving soon to take over. I need to step out for a little while.

This morning, Premier League managers Sean Dyche, Marco Silva, and Andoni Iraola have been speaking to reporters. I will summarize their comments, especially if anything noteworthy comes up, and I’ll check back in later. In the meantime, feel free to get yourself a coffee!

In other parts of Europe's secondary tournament:

Is Ipswich trying to follow in Brentford's footsteps? They certainly could take inspiration from them. Kieran McKenna sees Brentford as a great example for newly promoted teams in the Premier League to emulate, even though he acknowledges that Ipswich has taken a different path to reach this stage.

With Thomas Frank at the helm, Brentford achieved their first-ever promotion to the Premier League in 2021 and went on to finish in ninth place the following season. Now in their fourth year in the top flight, Brentford is currently positioned 13th in the league standings and will face newly-promoted Ipswich this Saturday afternoon.

The Tractor Boys celebrated consecutive promotions, taking them to the top league for the first time in 22 years. Although McKenna emphasized that Ipswich has its own journey ahead, he thinks Brentford serves as a strong model for other clubs that have recently been promoted.

They have their unique approach, and while every club has its own style, there's no denying that they've done an outstanding job overall. Thomas has excelled in his role as manager, and the coaching staff has contributed significantly to that success.

I believe that each club operates within its own unique circumstances. While there are certainly aspects of Brentford's success that we can learn from, it's important to remember that their path is not the same as ours. For instance, the season prior to their promotion, they faced defeat in the play-off final. They spent a couple of years competing strongly at the upper end of the Championship.

By the time they reached the Premier League, it’s likely that they had already assembled a team ready for the competition.

They have followed their own path, which is quite different from ours, especially considering how quickly we've progressed. However, it's clear that they've executed certain aspects really well. Any club that's just been promoted can definitely look to them for inspiration and see how they’ve approached things.

Last night brought back memories of the classic José Mourinho, didn’t it?

He seemed to be fully aware of the attention he was drawing with his furious reactions toward the referee, Clement Turpin, as well as during his press conferences before and after the match. With millions watching, especially since they were facing Manchester United, a team currently in a tough spot with their manager under scrutiny, he was clearly playing to the crowd. Mourinho even expressed a desire to return to the Premier League in the future.

The difference compared to Erik ten Hag's much calmer and rather unremarkable interviews was striking.

"I believe that the ideal move for me after leaving Fenerbahce would be to join a club that isn't involved in UEFA competitions," Mourinho remarked with a playful smile. "So, if there's a team in England struggling at the bottom of the standings and looking for a manager in the next couple of years, I'm available. I won’t elaborate any further—what matters is that we performed exceptionally well against a team that is much stronger."

Lazio Player Reports Racial Abuse Incident

Lazio's winger Loum Tchaouna was taken off the field after facing racial abuse from fans during their 2-0 victory against the Dutch team Twente in the Europa League, according to Marco Baroni, the coach of the Italian club.

French player Tchaouna, shown below, was obviously furious before being substituted in the 89th minute. He mimicked the sound of monkey noises while telling the coaching staff what had bothered him.

Baroni mentioned that he was getting ready to replace Pedro but ultimately chose to take Tchaouna out instead, as he couldn't manage to settle the 21-year-old down.

"The shouting directed at Tchaouna? I regret to say that the player was aware of it," Baroni stated in an interview with Sky Sport Italia.

"I don't want to get into too much detail about it right now. We attempted to help him relax, but eventually, I had to take him out of the game because he wasn't in the right emotional state to carry on. However, I believe the fourth official witnessed everything that transpired."

UEFA did not provide an immediate response to Reuters' request for comments regarding the abuse of Tchaouna, which was sent outside of standard working hours.

Lazio is among several teams penalized by UEFA due to the racist actions of their fans during European matches this season. The Serie A team has been fined €45,000 (approximately £37,500) and will have to shut down two parts of their stadium for their upcoming home game in the Europa League.

In another exciting event in the football world this weekend, there's a fascinating storyline unfolding as England's women's team faces off against Germany at Wembley this evening.

The upcoming friendly match marks the first time these teams have faced off since the Euro 2022 final. This matchup comes just days after England's men's team hired a German coach, Thomas Tuchel. Meanwhile, the Lionesses have been under foreign management for a while, and she has achieved considerable success.

As always, Leah Williamson has been sharing some insightful thoughts about the situation.

Williamson stated, "We can't just decide to have a foreign coach whenever it’s convenient for us, depending on the outcomes. We've had wonderful moments with Sarina, and I believe she's basically an honorary Brit by now. I’m aware that we’re all quite pleased with Sarina."

Good morning and happy almost weekend, soccer enthusiasts! Luckily, we’re in one of those delightful autumn weeks that doesn’t feature an international break, so it's been filled with exciting matches. We witnessed José Mourinho's quirky behavior on the sidelines in Istanbul last night, celebrated a remarkable European victory for the small Welsh club TNS, and we’re now dealing with the aftermath of the Champions League, which will soon shift its focus to the upcoming domestic league games as the press conferences start rolling out today.

This weekend's Premier League action is set to be quite exciting. Arsenal will take on league leaders Liverpool, though it looks unlikely that Bukayo Saka will be available to play. Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag has a challenging away game against West Ham, and on Saturday, Manchester City is expected to score several goals against … checks notes … Southampton at the Etihad.

John Brewin and I will be here until the afternoon, when the esteemed Barry Glendenning will step in to guide you through the rest of the day. To kick things off, let’s dive into some classic Friday preview content.