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Another weekend of Premier League football is in the books and Arsenal have returned to the top of the table.

Sam and Crooky are joined by former Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam to dissect all the action starting at Anfield where Arsenal nullified Liverpool's expensively assembled forward line to return to the top of the table, will they remain there?

Brighton remain right in the mix after picking up their first ever Premier League win away at the Emirates, there's high praise once again for the Seagulls.

As for Man City, that's now back to back defeats and what is going on with Rayan Cherki? The Frenchman once again had to settle for a spot on the bench, Charlie tells us why both he and Haaland cannot both start in the same side.

Elsewhere we discuss if Saturday's red card will be the final nail in the coffin for Lisandro Martinez' career at Man United

And at the bottom of the table there's three managers, including Oliver Glasner, who will be lucky to be in a job after the international break.

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After a busy midweek int he League Cup, Sam, Crooky and Troy look ahead to a big weekend of Premier League football

Michael Carrick has been given a stay of execution at Man United and has cleared the air with captain Bruno Fernandes, can he put a difficult couple of weeks behind him when he heads to Stamford Bridge?

As for Chelsea, they are out of the League Cup after losing a penalty shootout to Liverpool, Xabi Alonso made a number of changes for that game but there was still no sign of Estevao, and Troy wonders if he is showing enough in training to warrant selection by his manager.

Elsewhere, Arsenal head to Anfield off the back of losing to League 2 Fleetwood in the cup. Max Dowman will not be part of the squad for that game after being send off midweek, and it now looks like the Champions have a crisis in the final third of the pitch.

Plus, Spurs can make it three wins on the bounce when they host Palace, and can Brighton show what they're made of away at Man City?

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It's Groundhog Day at Old Trafford, and another manager is on the brink of losing his job.

Sam, Crooky and Troy unpack yet another horror show from Man United, this time at home to Bournemouth who hammered them 3-0 in their own back yard.

Michael Carrick is still in charge at the time of recording but his hopes of holding onto his job look slim, we ask what impact replacing him will have, and who is actually mad enough to take on the job?

Away from Old Trafford there's plenty of praise for Liverpool who picked up their first home win of the season against red hot Brighton, we ask why Xabi Alonso ignored Danny Welbeck in Chelsea's defeat over Spurs and Villa's new boys put an end to Man City's perfect start.

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Another midweek of Champions League football and another bombshell interview surrounding Man United.

Sam, Crooky and Troy unpack Man United''s defeat away in Como and the interview afterwards from skipper Bruno Fernandes who questioned the tactics of manager Michael Carrick, Crooky tells us the atmosphere at Old Trafford this weekend has the potential to be toxic when Bournemouth come to town.

Elsewhere can new look Aston Villa end Man City's 100% start to the season? The guys have been very impressed with how Unai Emery has rebuilt his squad after a turbulent summer.

Plus, we ask if Spurs can build on their first win of the season away at rivals Chelsea, are Brighton in the title race if they beat Liverpool? And who will prevail in the battle of two under pressure managers when Crystal Palace play Newcastle.

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Sam, Crooky are Troy debrief another eventful weekend of Premier League action where Man City remain top and with their 100% record in tact, Arsenal sit behind them but are far from convincing and could Brighton gatecrash the title race after they demolished Crystal Palace and scored the goal of the season in doing so!

We also ask if Man United's draw away at Leeds was a step in the right direction after a turbulent week at the club, Crooky is concerned that they can only seem to turn up for 'big' games.

Troy and Sam both ask why the Premier League has gotten so soft after we saw four red cards across the weekend and there's some heroes and villains too!

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What a week it's been in the Champions League!

Sam, Crooky and Troy reflect on all the midweek action including Man United's defeat to Atletico Madrid and that bombshell interview from Lisandro Martinez who took aim at the clubs hierarchy and how they are running the club.

Troy questions what Martinez has done on the pitch to warrant such an interview and suggests he should improve his performances before he speaks out next time.

As for their clash this weekend, Leeds are favourites but Crooky thinks the chaos of midweek might somehow inspire Man United to get a win over their rivals.

Elsewhere, we ask if Bradley Barcola is set to shine in the Premier League after he bagged a hat trick midweek, Crooky rules Chelsea out of the title race, and Troy questions if Thomas Frank is really the man to save Fulham when they inevitably sack Arbeloa.

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After three weeks off, the Premier League returned with a bang this weekend!

Sam, Crooky and Troy unpack all the action starting at Anfield where Man City drowned out the boo's at Anfield to see off Liverpool in their first match back since being found guilty of 114 charges by the Premier League.

We ask just how real the possibility of City winning the league is this season given their flawless start to the campaign under Enzo Maresca.

Meanwhile there is some serious concerns for Liverpool and in particular Florian Wirtz who was once again annonymous.

Elsewhere Man United found themselves lucky to hang on for a point at home to Spurs ahead of a crucial week for them, Chelsea hammered Bournemouth thanks to a Jordan Henderson brace and Glasner loses on his return to Selhurst Park

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After three weeks the Premier League is BACK!

Sam, Crooky and Troy sink their teeth into a huge weekend of football and the standout fixture where Man City head to Anfield to take on Liverpool in their first game since being found guilty of 114 charges brought against them by the Premier League.

The guys discuss what impact the ongoing case will have on the City players and if they can put it could actually galvanise them on Sunday.

Elsewhere we ask where Mikel Arteta ranks amongst the Europe's elite managers after he agreed his new deal at Arsenal

Who needs a win more between Michael Carrick and Roberto De Zerbi when Man United host Spurs?

And what reception awaits Oliver Glasner when he returns to Selhurst Park as Nottingham Forest manager?

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Sam, Crooky and Troy unpack England's 7-0 hammering of Croatia and ask if it's time to give Thomas Tuchel some credit after a sensational performance.

There's high praise for Jude Bellingham who was named man of the match and Troy asks if he is now considered the next in line to be England's number 9 behind Harry Kane.

Elsewhere Crooky brings us up to speed on Man City's ongoing case with the Premier League as they begin to prepare for a return to action for the first time since the Premier League has found them guilty of 114 charges.

And we take a deep dive into all things Spurs, Roberto De Zerbi's side are bottom of the league after five games and face Man United next.

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It's been an international break to forget for Man City and their fans

Sam, Crooky and Troy have the latest on their ongoing battle with the Premier League after they released a damning statement against the club and their 'sham' payments which have been at the epicentre of their guilty charges

Elsewhere, there's the latest on England who bounced back from their defeat to Spain with a comfortable win away in Prague to Czechia

And we open the floor to our loyal listeners with a questions and answers special discussing all things Man City, England and of course, the Premier League season so far

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England have started their Nations League with a defeat at home to World Champions Spain.

Sam, Crooky and Troy unpack the action from Wembley, where it was once again a case of England throwing away a lead from a winning position.

Sam is seeing the positives from the performance but Troy tells us why England are sadly levels below the top sides in international football.

Away from the England camp there's only one story in town, Man City and their ongoing case with the Premier Leaggue.

Crooky brings us up to speed with where the club and the Premier League stand after they were found guilty of 114 charges brought against them

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The Premier League is on ice for the next three weeks as the Nations League takes centre stage.

Sam, Alex and Troy take the opportunity to reflect on their pre season predictions some of which have come good, others have aged like milk.

Sam's been doing a deep dive on all the stats and data surrounding Manchester United and it makes for encouraging reading for Michael Carrick so is it just a matter fo time before things start to click into gear?

And with five England players pulling out of the upcoming camp for the Nations League, we ask how important is the tournament to Thomas Tuchel and England fans and if it should be seen as an opportunity to blood some new talent.

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The first checkpoint of the Premier League season has arrived and it's Man City who lead the way after five games!

Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Troy Deeney unpack another eventful weekend as Man City remain the only team in the division with a 100% record following their win over Sunderland and Arsenal's defeat away to Brighton.

Troy tells us why is still not fully convinced by Maresca's City and why Arsenal should still be favourites for the title despite their performance on the south coast.

There's lots of love for Brighton who have continued their fantastic start, we ask just how far they can go this season.

At the opposite end of the table it's grim reading for Spurs fans, 5 games, 0 wins, they sit rock bottom after a summer of heavy spending.

Plus we ask if a draw away at Fulham does enough to ease pressure on Micheal Carrick and have some heroes and villains too

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After an eventful week in the Carabao Cup the Premier League weekend is now upon us!

Sam Matterface is alongside Alex Crook and Troy Deeney to look ahead to it all

Can Micheal Carrick pick up his beleaguered Man United side after they threw away a two goal lead at home to Brighton? They travel to Fulham on Sunday who are also looking for a positive run of form under Alvaro Arbeloa.

Two winless sides, Spurs and Aston Villa meet in North London on Saturday lunchtime with both sides desperate for some goals and a win are we guaranteed a 0-0 draw?

And Andoni Iraola takes his inconsistent Liverpool side to the Vitality Stadium to take on Bournemouth for the first time since he left the Cherries in the summer

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Man City are 4/4 in the Premier League after winning their first Manchester Derby under Enzo Maresca!

Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Troy Deeney unpack an eventful clash at Old Trafford as well as the rest of the weekend's football.

We ask why Man United seemed to get worse after Phil Foden was given an early red and if Erling Haaland's all important winner should have stood after interference from Enzo Fernandez.

Elsewhere there was another impressive result for Hull who drew away to Chelsea, the Tigers remain unbeaten and are now 8 points clear of fellow promoted side Coventry who sit bottom and goalless after losing 5-0 at home to Brighton.

Plus it was another frustrating weekend for Spurs and Liverpool who were both held to 0-0 draws

And there's some heroes and villains as usual too!

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It's been a perfect week (so far) for Premier League sides in Europe, how will they cope with the return to domestic football?

Sam Matterface is alongside Alex Crook and Troy Deeney to look ahead to another busy weekend, and in particular the Manchester Derby.

We ask if Michael Carrick can replicate his previous form in this fixture or if it will be more of the same from Man United when they take on a Guardiola-less City for the first time in 10 seasons.

Elsewhere Spurs and Villa both await a first win and a first goal, is this the weekend they get it?

Liverpool look like they are clicking into gear under Andoni Iraola, will they make it three on the spin when they face an out of sorts Fulham who are managed by former Red Alvaro Arbeloa

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Arsenal have won the first blockbuster game of the new Premier League season and remain unbeaten after three games.

Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Troy Deeney unpack an entertaining game at the Emirates where the Gunners had to come from behind against Chelsea to secure all three points against their London rivals.

Elsewhere Everton came from behind twice to draw with Man United, their deadline day signing Ainsley Maitland Niles scored arguably the goal of the season so far with the final kick of the game at Hill Dickinson.

There's praise for Erling Haaland who bagged his 300th club career goal and more questions about Spurs who are yet to get off the mark this season after their big spending summer.

Plus we have our heroes and villains from the weekend too!

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The transfer window is now closed until January and it's time to focus on the football!

Sam Matterface is joined by Alex Crook and Troy Deeney to preview another big weekend in the top flight and to reflect on a chaotic deadline day which saw Enzo Fernandez join Man City, Chelsea fail to replace him and Everton end up with egg on their face.

We also look ahead to the standout game of the Premier League season so far as Arsenal take on Chelsea in what is being billed as the league's best defence against the best attack.

Everton host Man United at Hill Dickinson in what is set to be a tense atmosphere following their chaotic summer activity.

And can Hull make it 3/3 when they host new look Aston Villa?

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Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Troy Deeney unpack a busy weekend of action in the Premier League!

Man United bounced back from their shock defeat to Hull by hammering Ipswich, but Troy still isn't convinced they can compete on all fronts this season based on the performance.

Chelsea produced another goalfest, this time a 4-3 win over Brighton, and with just 25% possession. Can Xabi Alonso's side be title contenders with such a leaky defence?

Elsewhere, Hull made it 2/2 with a win away at Coventry and Spurs can spend all the money in the world, but they cannot buy themselves a Premier League win, they lost 2-0 at home to Newcastle.

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Week two of the Premier League is fast approaching and Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and Troy Deeney to look ahead to a busy weekend!

Man City kick us off on Friday night against Crystal Palace, will we see their new midfielder Ayoubb Bouaddi, and just what kind of impact can the 18 year old Moroccan have in his debut campaign in the Premier League?

Elsewhere Andoni Iraola takes charge of his first Premier League game as Liverpool boss, he takes on a Nottngham Forest side who have lost both games so far this season under Oliver Glasner, will Marinakis be feeling twitchy if the Tricky Trees lose a third straight game in a row?

Spurs new signing Savio, formerly known as Savinho, made an instant impact on his debut midweek against Charlton, next up for them is a tougher test against Newcastle who are looking upwardly mobile following the arrival of Matthias Jaissle.

Plus, we ask if Chelsea are an Emi Martinez signing away being title contenders and how nervous should Michael Carrick be about the prospect of facing another promoted side when Man United take on Ipswich?

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