🚨 Liverpool identify Salah replacement, Amorim makes request to owners, Real Madrid want Arsenal midfielder, Raphinha linked with PL move & more.
Plus Premier League Round-up and all the latest updates.
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Premier League round-up
Igor Thiago brace sinks Newcastle United
Newcastle’s miserable away form in the Premier League stretched to 10 matches without a win as Brentford came from behind to claim a 3-1 triumph at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Harvey Barnes opened the scoring for the visitors shortly before the half-hour mark, but Kevin Schade’s header from a Michael Kayode long throw and a well-taken brace from Igor Thiago turned the contest around, handing Keith Andrews’ side a deserved victory.
FT Brentford 3-1 Newcastle United [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Man City completely outplay Liverpool at Etihad
Manchester City climbed to second place after an eventful 3-0 victory over Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.
Erling Haaland made amends for an early penalty miss against Giorgi Mamardashvili by heading home his 99th Premier League goal to open the scoring.
Nico Gonzalez doubled the advantage just before halftime with a deflected strike, putting City firmly in control.
Jeremy Doku then sealed the result with a stunning goal, capping off a brilliant individual performance that had already caused Liverpool constant problems throughout the match.
FT Man City 3-0 Liverpool [Pictures from Sky Sports]
Premier League scores in full
Aston Villa 4-0 Bournemouth
Brentford 3-1 Newcastle
Crystal Palace 0-0 Brighton
Nottingham Forest 31 Leeds United
Man City 3-0 Liverpool
Arsenal
Arsenal have been told they would have to pay €80-85 million to sign AC Milan winger Rafael Leao. (Caught Offside)
Barcelona
Barcelona will face competition from Chelsea and Manchester City in the race to sign Crystal Palace defender Daniel Munoz. (Mundo Deportivo)
Barcelona forward to prioritise stay next summer ahead of potential departure. More details!
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace are in talks with England midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, over a new contract after his impressive start to the season. (Give Me Sport)
Liverpool
Liverpool could recall Harvey Elliott from his loan spell at Aston Villa in the January transfer window. (Football Insider)
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Liverpool are not looking to sign Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo in the January transfer window.
(Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Bayern Munich have entered the race to sign Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool, with the French defender available to move on a free transfer next summer as things stand. (Mirror)
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola is reportedly unhappy with Erling Haaland’s growing desire to leave Manchester City for Real Madrid. The City boss has also clashed with senior club officials over their decision to insert a release clause into the Norwegian striker’s contract. (Defensa Central)
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Manchester United
Man United get latest Benjamin Sesko injury update. More details!
Manchester United want to sign a central midfielder in January, with Atletico Madrid’s former Chelsea player Conor Gallagher, 25, and Germany international Angelo Stiller of Stuttgart, 24, top of their list. (Give Me Sport)
Ruben Amorim asks INEOS to sign a replacement for injured Man Utd star in January. Full Story here!
Manchester United are interested in signing the highly rated German midfielder Kennet Eichhorn. (The Sun)
Manchester United are reportedly prepared to splash out €120M on Barcelona winger Raphinha but only if they secure Champions League qualification for next season. (Fichajes)
Newcastle United
Newcastle United are not looking to sell Brazilian midfielder Joelinton. (Football Insider)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid plotting a big-money swoop for Arsenal star. Full Story here!
Tottenham
Huge blow for Tottenham as journalist confirms injury to attacker ‘more serious than expected’. Full Story here!
Tottenham remain interested in signing Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, 24, and would be prepared to pay the Spanish club’s asking price of £70m for the Brazil international. (Fichajes)
(Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
