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Foxes and Villa in stalemate, Problems at United and Goodison clearout

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ESPN's Mark Ogden and The Sun's Jack Rosser join Teddy Draper to discuss what impact Arne Slot could have if he's appointed as Liverpool's new manager. They also debate whether Thomas Tuchel would be a good replacement if Erik ten Hag was to be sacked at Manchester United and talk about Manchester City's Phil Foden being named footballer of the year by the Football Writers' Association.

Liverpool closing in on Slot signing | Tuchel on Man Utd's radar | Foden named footballer of the year

Sky Sports' David Garrido is joined by the Guardian's sportswriter Jonathan Liew and The Mirror's Chief Football writer John Cross to discuss the stories dominating the back pages, including Aston Villa's shock defeat to Olympiakos in the Europa Conference League semi-final first leg. As well as Chelsea's win over a lacklustre Tottenham team and Erik ten Hag's response to a complete summer overhaul of the Manchester United squad.

Ten Hag hits back at Man Utd squad overhaul talk | Aston Villa stunned by Olympiakos | Chelsea sink lacklustre Spurs

Sky Sports' Teddy Draper is joined by Riath Al-Samarrai from the Daily Mail and Sam Dean from the Daily Telegraph as they discuss a host of topics in the sporting world, including Jadon Sancho's impressive performance against PSG in the Champions League and whether Manchester United will consider him in their plans next season or cut ties with the winger.

Sancho shines and gives Man Utd future headache | Will Poch ever be loved at Chelsea like he was at Spurs?

The Times' Henry Winter and ESPN's David Ornstein join Teddy Draper to talk through the morning's back pages, including stories of England duo Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane star in Champions League semi-final first leg between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. The Premier League could allow referees to explain their decisions to the stadium crowds following VAR intervention. Everton's takeover by 777 is in doubt after insolvency advisers are called. An American broadcaster call for some Premier League matches to be played stateside.

Bellingham and Kane star in Champions League | Refs could speak to crowd | Everton in takeover doubt

On this edition of Back Pages, The Times' Martin Hardy and The Independent's Miguel Delaney discuss if Erik ten Hag's Manchester United squad needs a clear out. They also react to the news that Mohamed Salah is expected to stay at Liverpool amid transfer speculation over Saudi Pro League interest. The pair also break down the spending cap vote from Premier League clubs.

Foxes and Villa in stalemate, Problems at United and Goodison clearout

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