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Arsenal face the first true test of their credentials this season against Liverpool on Saturday.

The Gunners will travel to Anfield this weekend, and Unai Emery may have some big decisions to make in regards to his line-up for the match.

He has at least received some good news in the build-up to the game, as it has been confirmed that Mesut Ozil, along with Granit Xhaka, has returned to full training.

Is the Arsenal player in the video below the man Liverpool should fear most on Saturday?…

The former Germany international has not played since the Europa League final in June, and is not a popular figure at the Emirates Stadium. He has often received criticism from fans in the past for his performances.

However, not all of the north London outfit’s fans are against him. There are still some who believe he can do a job, and there are several supporters who have called for him to start against Liverpool this weekend.

They have been vocal on Twitter, and you can check out some of the best comments below.

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This article is part of Football FanCast’s Pundit View series, which provides opinion and analysis on recent quotes from journalists, pundits, players and managers…

Tottenham legend Paul Gascoigne has thrown his support behind Leicester star James Maddison ahead of England’s European 2020 Championship qualifiers next week.

What’s he said?

The 22-year-old dazzled in midfield for the Foxes last season, and his performances already this campaign look to be continuing that trend.

Maddison scored seven and laid on the same number of assists during the 2018/19 season, and thus far he has already picked up two assists in just three Premier League matches in the new term, per WhoScored.

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This summer saw him score his first goal for England’s Young Lions during the European U21 Championships.

Gareth Southgate has announced that the rising star has been included in their squad for next week’s qualifiers and even though he’s earned this honour before back in 2018, this time he should undoubtedly be in line for his debut.

Speaking to the Mirror, Gascoigne believes Maddison can take England forward, he said:

“He wants to be on the ball, he is creative, he takes people on. I’ve seen him do that often for Leicester when I’ve been watching games.

“There are too many robots, definitely, because there is so much pressure on players and managers not to lose the game.

“Gareth Southgate has done a great job, got them playing great football.

“They just miss that something creative in the middle, the willingness to have a go at someone.”

Maddison can answer Gazza’s call

The 5 foot 9 attacking midfielder was one of the most influential players in the Premier League last season – recording a total of 100 key passes, more than any other player in the top-flight.

That is a figure that bettered Eden Hazard (98), Christian Eriksen (73) and any of Manchester City’s title-winning squad with David Silva (73) recording the most for them, per WhoScored.

The next highest England player in the list was Raheem Sterling with 66 key passes last season.

One player he certainly should be above in the squad is Jesse Lingard, who has been particularly poor so far this term – he has not scored or assisted a goal and is averaging a rating of just 6.51.

On this evidence, Maddison should be able to cement his place amongst Southgate’s squad in time for next summer’s European Championship.

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Ezgjan Alioski may not have played a single minute of Leeds’ Carabao Cup defeat against Stoke on Tuesday evening but that hasn’t stopped certain members of the Elland Road faithful from praising him.

The Macedonian is a figure that seems to cause division among supporters with many already slamming and praising him this term.

However, this was another example of the love they have towards Alioski after they reacted to a post on Twitter following the loss.

One fan said that his passion was adored whilst another claimed they were proud that the 27-year-old was apart of the Leeds team.

A fellow individual called him an absolute nutter but a star as another supporter said that he had to start on Saturday when the Whites take on Swansea.

Alioski has been in solid form for Marcelo Bielsa’s team this season and scored in their last league outing against Stoke.

He’s been impressive in the final third and created three opportunities, the most of any Leeds player, during their 1-0 win over Brentford.

Here’s how Leeds fans reacted to his stirring words.

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This article is part of Football FanCast’s Pundit View series, which provides opinion and analysis on recent quotes from journalists, pundits, players and managers…

Noel Whelan believes that Tottenham Hotspur have pulled off one of the best pieces of business in the summer transfer window by keeping Christian Eriksen, per Football Insider.

What’s he said?

Eriksen outlined his desire to take on a new challenge following the Champions League final.

A number of reports suggested that he had his heart set on a potential move to either Real Madrid or Barcelona.

But no bid was forthcoming from either side and Whelan believes that his staying at the club could be the difference between Spurs challenging for major honours or merely attempting to finish in the top four.

He said: “Tottenham have done well to keep hold of Eriksen, Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertonghen and Danny Rose, they are all massive players. But Eriksen is the most important. He’s irreplaceable.

“It’s the best business of the summer by any Premier League club. Eriksen’s that important. To get rid of him would be ludicrous. He is the one player at Tottenham who can open up a team with his passing.

“That’s why Barcelona and Real Madrid wanted him. If Eriksen leaves, I would worry about Tottenham getting a top-four place. With him, they can get top four and challenge for trophies.

“Tottenham have spent quite well this summer, but I still think they are a window behind other teams, and the squad is still quite thin.

“They needed to keep all their stars to compete in the Premier League and Champions League at the same time, and luckily they have done so.”

Big talent

Eriksen has proved already this season that he is a genuinely brilliant playmaker.

He was left out of the squad for the game against Aston Villa but came off the bench to completely change the game; he was also superb in the north London derby, scoring his side’s first goal as they drew 2-2 with Arsenal at The Emirates.

It would’ve been a major blow to lose him, particularly if they were unable to bring in an adequate replacement.

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After the Paulo Dybala deal broke down on transfer deadline day, it made all the sense in the world to keep the Denmark international around.

Now it’s crunch time and he must prove his worth if he is to earn that move that he has so craved; that can only help Tottenham.

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[ad_pod ]Tottenham Hotspur may be about to receive a huge boost as one of their summer signings could be set to make his debut in the coming weeks.Indeed, Ryan Sessegnon appears to be edging closer to full fitness as he posted a tweet showing that he’s returned to training with a ball as he continues to recover from a hamstring problem that saw him miss the opening few weeks of the season.

There will certainly be an air of excitement around the Spurs fanbase after this tweet, as many supporters were thrilled when the 19-year-old joined the club this summer.

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Hopefully, Sessegnon will improve on his last Premier League campaign. The teenager netted just twice last season with Fulham despite scoring 16 goals in the term before that.

It remains to be seen how the England U21 star will get on at his new club, but one thing is for sure, there will be a lot of anticipation for his debut and his return to proper training only adds to the excitement.

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino delivered a seven-word message his players wouldn’t have wanted to hear during his post-match interview following the disappointing 2-2 draw against Olympiacos in Athens on Wednesday.

What did he say?

After watching his side give up a two-goal lead for the second time in September, the Argentine boss was clearly unhappy following the final whistle, accusing his team of failing to respect the game-plan.

Asked how he was going to fix the lack of intensity, the 47-year-old simply responded, via Football London: “Training needs to be harder, psychologically harder.”

Bad news for Tottenham players

Pochettino appeared angry and frustrated during his post-match press conference, so you have to wonder what he was like with his players behind closed doors having essentially blamed them for the north London outfit being unable to hold onto the three points in Greece.

Sky Sports did an analysis prior to the win against Crystal Palace that said Spurs were pressing less than any of their Premier League rivals, despite that being one of their most recognisable traits under the former Southampton manager in recent years.

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That lack of intensity has been noticeable, but it’s difficult to say whether their training hasn’t been as difficult as it once was or whether they’ve simply lost that sharpness. However, what is clear is that they look set to be worked even harder at Hotspur Way by the coaching staff.

Psychologically and physically the Tottenham players could be in for a draining couple of days and weeks, but perhaps that kick up the behind is exactly what they need to reach the heights again, even if they might not like it.

Sinclair posted a defiant message on Instagram stating that he will continue to fight for the Celtic shirt.

It seems as if the former Man City man isn’t willing to let his career at Celtic Park just pass him by, and if he can show that he’s still got something to offer in these cameo appearances he may be able to work his way back into the side.

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Jurgen Klopp has been discussing his future once again and has named Steven Gerrard as the man he wishes to replace him when he departs Anfield.

Despite being a club legend, many fans are opposed to the German’s suggestion, and believe that it is important the club doesn’t choose sentiment over ability when deciding on the next manager.

It is an understandable viewpoint given the position Liverpool are in now. Their record shows they are not only one of the best teams in the Premier League but in Europe, and with Klopp showing no signs of slowing down they will need a manager capable of providing continued success.

At this point, there is no evidence to suggest Gerrard is that man. He has spent a little more than a year in management, overseeing just one team in Rangers in a division where he is ultimately expected to win most games.

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He has so far not made any remarkable impression in his spell in Glasgow, certainly not enough to persuade the Anfield faithful, as the following reactions show.

Tottenham Hotspur have come under a lot of criticism from the media in recent weeks.

Whether or not you agree with the points being made against the London club, it’s hard to deny that there is an underlying issue with the contract situations of Christian Eriksen, Toby Aldeweireld and Jan Vertonghen.

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All three key men are free to leave next summer, and one of ESPN’s top pundits expressed his concerns about the situation.

“The reality is that it’s not normal for a club to find themselves in a situation where you have three key players with these contract issues.” Gabriele Marcotti said.

He went on to say that Spurs should have either signed these players to new deals or moved them on this summer, and it’s hard to disagree with that sentiment.

With transfer fees soaring so high at the moment Spurs could be letting go a small fortune in playing talent next summer, and after splashing so much cash on a new stadium the London club simply shouldn’t be allowing that to happen.

There’s no better way to describe it than to call it a ‘gamble’, and that’s exactly what Marcotti thinks it is – declaring the London club are ‘playing a game of chicken’ with these players.

Everton fans have taken to Twitter to express their faith in the director of football Marcel Brands after the club dropped into the relegation zone over the weekend.

The club are currently in the same league position that they found themselves in when they sacked Ronald Koeman two seasons ago. In his first full season, the former Barcelona man spent £77.3m and then splashed an incredible £182.88m the following campaign – the season where he would eventually lose his job on Merseyside.

Despite the positives from 2016-17, where Koeman finished eight points shy of Manchester United, the Dutchman failed miserably in getting to the Champions League, which was the main reason Farhad Moshiri let him spend so much money.

On the other hand, since the time Brands moved into the role where he oversees the transfers, Everton have spent £197.73m and yet still themselves closer to a relegation scrap than a fight for Europe.

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Brands has been relatively successful during his time as a director of football in Europe, winning three Eredivisie titles and one KNVB Cup during eight years at PSV Eindhoven, whilst helping win AZ Alkmaar’s second-ever league title in 2008 alongside Louis van Gaal.

However, despite his proven success in his homeland, it has been close to a nightmare on Merseyside thus far. In terms of recruitment, the Dutchman has spent well so far with the likes of Richarlison scoring 13 league goals last season and Lucas Digne winning the Player of the Year last campaign.

Here’s what the fans have had to say…