Five talking points ahead of the EPL’s midweek fixtures

A promising start for Newcastle United’s record new boy features in our midweek preview, plus the current goings-on at Leicester City, Everton and more.

Neville questions Pogba’s long-term commitment at United

Gary Neville believes Paul Pogba is in the best form of his Manchester United career but is concerned about the midfielder’s long-term commitment to the club.

Klopp responds to pressure talk

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is comfortable with the way his players are handling the pressure of a Premier League title race.

Kepa keen to emphasise respect for Sarri 

Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri and Kepa Arrizabalaga attempted to diffuse the furore over the goalkeeper’s refusal to be substituted in Sunday’s Carabao Cup loss to Manchester City by insisting it was a misunderstanding.

Salah knows he can play better – Klopp

Jurgen Klopp insisted he was not disappointed by Mohamed Salah’s performance against Manchester United, but acknowledged Liverpool’s leading scorer was not at his best.

Solskjaer hails ‘warrior’ Rashford after injury-hit Liverpool encounter

Manchester United interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lauded Marcus Rashford after he played on despite suffering an ankle injury early in the 0-0 draw with Liverpool.

Lacazette, Mkhitaryan send Arsenal fourth

Alexandre Lacazette and Henrikh Mkhitaryan were on target as Arsenal coasted past struggling Southampton 2-0 to move back into the Premier League’s top four.

Liverpool top after Man Utd stalemate

Liverpool returned to the Premier League summit despite being held to a 0-0 draw by bitter rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford in a match that was marred by first-half injuries to four players.

Solskjaer urges aggressive Man United approach against Liverpool

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants Manchester United to play on the front foot against Jurgen Klopp’s high-flying Liverpool at Old Trafford.

Man United clash will not decide Premier League title – Klopp

Jurgen Klopp is targeting all three points against Manchester United on Sunday but the Liverpool manager insists victory at Old Trafford would guarantee them the Premier League title.