• The Independent

    Southampton clash will reveal Manchester United’s true nature, says Ruben Amorim

    Ruben Amorim believes he will learn more about his Manchester United players from their clash with bottom-of-the-table Southampton than he did from the trips to Liverpool and Arsenal. New head coach Amorim wants to see how his team play with the pressure of being expected to win against Saints, who have only recorded one league victory and taken just six points so far this season. United have not won in their last four league matches but have excelled in drawing 2-2 away at league leaders Liverpool and then 1-1 with 10 men at Arsenal, going on to eliminate Mikel Arteta’s team from the FA Cup on penalties.

  • BBC

    'Genuine belief remains Reds can rediscover form and deliver dreams'

    Liverpool's draw at Nottingham Forest had all the hallmarks of two teams at the top of their game, playing out a six-pointer at the top of the table. Make no mistake, Nuno Espirito Santo's team are a serious contender for a Champions League position based on the evidence they provided on Tuesday. Arne Slot's team started well, but were too easily picked apart for the goal and there are definitely some concerns in the manner in which the Reds are both starting games and being cut apart by any opponent worth their salt over the past few weeks.

  • BBC

    Time for Spurs' captain to rediscover his scoring touch?

    In the build-up to the north London derby, goals have been the pressing subject given how poor Arsenal's finishing has been over the past week. In fairness, Tottenham's was not up to much either, labouring to victory in extra time against non-league opposition hardly the stuff FA Cup dreams are made of. Captain Son Heung-min has seven goals in 19 Premier League appearances against the Gunners, including two on his most recent visit to Emirates Stadium last season.

  • BBC

    Barnett hopes to return against Shrewsbury

    Ryan Barnett hopes to be fit in time for Wrexham's League One game against Shrewsbury Town on Thursday night. The 25-year-old wing-back missed the 1-0 against Peterborough with a hip injury, but is hoping to prove his fitness to manager Phil Parkinson before the trip to The Croud Meadow. "I've been back in light training, and it's up to the manager to decide whether I'm ready or not," said Barnett.