In this weeks episode, we discuss the return of Premier League action, which, delivered a mix of quiet control and explosive drama.

Ange was finally given his marching orders by the fierce man at the top at Nottingham Forest, making way for Sean Dyche to take the reins and try and salvage Forest's season early doors.

Arsenal edged past Fulham 1-0 to hold top spot. Their defensive solidity starting to look serious.

Manchester City moved into second with a 2-0 win over Everton, but perhaps more importantly this week, Liverpool suffered a third straight league defeat after losing 2-1 to Manchester United at Anfield, raising big questions about their season.

Meanwhile, mid-table sides such as Crystal Palace and Bournemouth served notice that they’ll disrupt the usual top-six narrative in a game that surely will be up for game of the season.

In this episode we’ll break down:

• What Arsenal’s narrow win tells us about their title credentials.

• Why Liverpool’s slump matters — is it a blip or a trend?

• How the chasing pack are positioning themselves for the sprint.

• The rising threat from “underdog” clubs who are starting to make fixtures tricky for the big names.

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