“Arsenal battled to their first victory at Anfield for 14 years as a Kai Havertz goal was enough for three points against Liverpool. Arsenal took the lead after Martin Odegaard pounced on a mix-up between Alisson and Jeremy Jacquet, allowing Declan Rice to cross for the German to score. Liverpool reacted well and caused problems for Arsenal with their crossing. Alexis Mac Allister should have done better with a header while Florian Wirtz hit the bar from a free kick, but Andoni Iraola’s side, for all their attacking, failed to have a shot on target. Liverpool could have had a penalty when Jurrien Timber tugged at the shirt of Alexander Isak in the first half, but nothing was given. And early on, Arsenal may have thought two late challenges from Trey Nyoni deserved a booking. …”
NYT/ATH
Guardian: Liverpool’s work in progress fizzles out in the face of streetwise champions

Trials by TV, impatient owners, fickle fans – who wants to be a manager?
“EVERY season, there is at least one top manager who has his career evaluated over a period of weeks and months by his team’s latest result. The barometer swings from left to right, the narrative moves from “under pressure” to “reprieved” with each game. There is rarely stability in the modern game and contracts mean very little; how often does a manager keep his job for the full term? And what is the point of luring a coach to a club with a three-year deal when it is likely he won’t last two? …”
Game of the People

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