Manchester United suffer one of their most humiliating defeats in years, crashing out of the Carabao Cup on penalties to League Two Grimsby Town - but what does it mean for Ruben Amorim’s future?

We also head to St James’ Park with The Times’ Northern sports correspondent Martin Hardy, to unpack Liverpool’s dramatic 3–2 win at Newcastle, and the latest on the Isak saga. Plus, we analyse West Ham’s miserable start under Graham Potter, and what’s going wrong at the London Stadium.

Gregor Robertson, Tony Cascarino and Martin Samuel break down a chaotic week in English football.

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North London’s on top - but can Tottenham’s fast start under Thomas Frank last? Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Leeds showcased their squad depth and a 15-year-old wonderkid, but with this firepower, surely there can be no excuses for Mikel Arteta this season...

We also look at Jack Grealish’s dazzling debut in Everton's new home, Chelsea’s mauling of West Ham, and Gregor takes us inside one of the Premier League's newest rivalries dubbed the “El Casico."

Alyson Rudd and Peter Rutzler join Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson.

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As Arsenal swoop in to hijack the Eze deal from Spurs - we break down how Mikel Arteta’s side sealed a £67.5m move for the Crystal Palace star.

Plus, the latest on the Alexander Isak saga at Newcastle: will the striker force a move before the transfer window closes? We also bring you reaction to Leeds’ 1–0 win over Everton on Monday night, and take a closer look at the brazen ownership style of Nottingham Forest boss Evangelos Marinakis.

Tony Cascarino and Martin Samuel join Gregor Robertson and Tom Clarke.

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Only two weeks into the EFL season - but that’s time enough for Tom and Gregor to start reading the runes. Could this finally be the year Stoke City turns things around under Mark Robins? Winger, Million Manhoef and forward, Divin Mubama have both put in star performances, putting the team at the top of the Championship. But they’re not alone: Middlesbrough and West Brom also boast perfect starts, while Birmingham follow close behind. Down in League One, what’s going on with Plymouth? Pre-season, they were showing plenty of promise, but things have not gone to plan so far.

Former football league defender Gregor Robertson joins Tom Clarke to assess the first weeks of the EFL.

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The new season is nearly here! On the eve of the first game who will be fighting for the title, who’ll be the surprise package and who will be scrapping at the bottom? After a season of some surprises will we revert to type this season?

Almost a billion pounds has been spent in the transfer market, the Isak affair rumbles on and Arsenal finally have a number nine. Will any of the promoted clubs manage to break the recent trend and avoid relegation? There is a lot of be excited about, and much to look forward to. Jonny Northcroft, Tony Cascarino and Martin Samuel join Gregor Robertson. 

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Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds and Burnley

The last in our team by team look at the new Premier League season.

Who have they signed? Who do they need to sign?

Reporters give the inside track on any pending transfer business then its open house - how will they get on next season and why?

Newcastle – Isak, does he stay, or does he go? The Magpies have had a tumultuous window, struggling to hold on to their star striker while failing to land any reinforcements. Are things going to change in the final weeks of the window?

Have any of the three promoted clubs – Sunderland, Burnley or Leeds done enough business to tip the odds in their favour? Sports data suggest it is getting harder for promoted teams to survive? But why is that ?

North East reporter Martin Hardy joins Gregor Robertson and sports data journalist George Willoughby.

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Manchester United, Manchester City, Villa, Forest and Wolves

The third in our team by team look at the new Premier League season.

Who have they signed? Who do they need to sign?

Reporters give the inside track on any pending transfer business then its open house - how will they get on next season and why?

Manchester United have spent big up front, will that be enough or do they need a number six as well?

Manchester City have their best player back in Rodri. But is their manager rejuvenated or knackered?

Nottingham Forest need players, and plenty of them. Expect them to have a busy close to the transfer window. Likewise, Wolves, without signings are they looking at a relegation fight?

Villa may have to sell big before they buy big as they’re restricted by financial regulations, will they have enough with the squad they have?

Tom Clarke, Gregor Robertson and Charlotte Duncker run the rue over the clubs.

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 Liverpool, Everton, Fulham, Bournemouth and Chelsea.

The second in our team by team look at the new Premier League season.

Who have they signed? Who do they need to sign?

Reporters give the inside track on any pending transfer business then its open house - how will they get on next season and why?

Liverpool have been very busy big name players in and lots of fringe players out. Will they finally get their man in Isak, is centre half where they are really short?

At Everton a new ground awaits but they have struggled to get new players. What do the next few weeks hold?

Chelsea have also been busy and they intend to do more…but who? Is injury about to change their  plans?

Both Fulham and Bournemouth have been quite quiet in their transfer dealings. Is that by accident or design?

Join Tom Clarke, Paul Joyce and Pete Rutzler for the latest.

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