Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by Tokyo-based Japanese football journalist Sean Carroll to revel in the flying start Kevin Muscat has made as manager of Yokohama F. Marinos, with the side just a point off top spot after six consecutive wins to start his reign.

Turning to Europe, Philipe Auclair reflects on last weekend's ugly scenes between Marseille and Nice, and Gunnerblog's James McNicholas analyses the continued malaise at Arsenal, with Mikel Arteta in strife early in the season.

Finally, Socceroo Craig Goodwin discusses his decision to return home from Saudi Arabia to Adelaide United.

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