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Real Madrid's headline summer signing, Yan Diomande, has still not started a single match under Jose Mourinho and remains a supersub for now. Is there cause for concern regarding the Ivorian winger?
Tom: Who would have thought that replacing Premier League experience with novices on and off the pitch would backfire almost immediately? If we don't win before the international break, then Alvaro Arbeloa will have to go. Brian: We knew it would be a massive change from Marco Silva as the majority of players were/are his and that losing Harry Wilson and Raul Jimenez would change the dynamics.
The Telegraph's Luke Edwards says Roberto de Zerbi's comments that "you can't just build the team with the names like in Football Manager" after his Tottenham side drew against Nottingham Forest on Saturday "ring a little bit hollow". After a goalless draw at the City Ground left Spurs still searching for a first win of the season, head coach De Zerbi also told Sky Sports Spurs "have to improve in every part of football, organisation with and without the ball".
Former Sunderland defender Gary Bennett says the Black Cats "deserved" the point from their 1-1 draw against Brentford. It was excellent football from Sunderland, especially in the first 45 minutes. When Wilson Isidor came on, it proved he and Brian Brobbey can play together.
Fulham need a win, Tottenham show some spirit and Jack Grealish offers Everton much-needed energyWith 25 minutes to go against Manchester United, the Everton supporters had something to roar about as Jack Grealish made his return after rejoining on loan. The attacking midfielder remains universally popular thanks to his desire to entertain, getting the hosts back on their feet by creating dangerous situations within seconds of his arrival. Everton were limited in the final third for long periods as Thierno Barry sat on the periphery. If David Moyes is to keep his side pushing for a top-half finish, he will need Grealish to be a creative focal point. Will Unwin Continue reading...
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