Nuno Espirito Santo has expressed his belief that Elliot Anderson should be considered for England selection when Thomas Tuchel names his first squad. In a related vein, Martin Odegaard has pointed fingers at Arsenal's attack for their recent loss to West Ham, leaving their title aspirations hanging by a thread. Meanwhile, the Premier League has defended VAR's performance this season, announcing a significant reduction in errors compared to last year.
In other news, Shakhtar Donetsk's chief executive has accused FIFA of neglecting Ukrainian football during the ongoing conflict with Russia. At Goodison Park, tensions flared as Bruno Fernandes clashed with Everton legend Derek Mountfield. This altercation was followed by a controversial VAR penalty decision that caused a post-match player confrontation.
West Ham United faces challenges off the pitch as well, with an alarming 29,000 season ticket holders reportedly leaving since the club's relocation to the London Stadium. On the managerial front, Kevin De Bruyne may need to reconsider his career trajectory after Pep Guardiola questioned his ability to endure the rigors of modern football.
Italian club Atalanta's boss, Gian Piero Gasperini, has clarified his comments regarding Ademola Lookman, emphasizing that he did not intend to offend by calling him "one of the worst penalty takers he has ever seen." Meanwhile, Eddie Howe of Newcastle is plotting a move to bring Bournemouth's Marcus Tavernier back to Tyneside.
In Manchester, INEOS is set to announce another round of redundancies at Manchester United on Monday. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford appear eager to shift focus away from the club's storied past as they plan for the future. In a separate development, John Bennett is expected to follow Dave King's lead by selling his Ibrox stake as part of a takeover by 49ers Enterprises.
As Pep Guardiola reflects on the pressures of modern football management, he suggests that his tenure could have ended prematurely had he been at another club this season. Meanwhile, Arne Slot extends an open invitation to Jurgen Klopp for future visits to Anfield and the Reds' training ground.
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