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Trending: Ronald Koeman and Everton part company after poor start

While Everton sit in the relegation zone, Gab Marcotti explains why Ronald Koeman may still have time to save his job.
        Don Hutchison wades through the negatives from another porous performance from Everton and what lies ahead for Ronald Koeman. 
            
        Don Hutchison wades through the negatives from another porous performance from Everton and what lies ahead for Ronald Koeman. 

Monday's latest stories from the world of football in ESPN FC's What's Trending ...

EVERTON: Ronald Koeman has left the club following the 5-2 defeat against Arsenal on Sunday which left the club in the bottom three of the Premier League.

LIVERPOOL: Jurgen Klopp said he did not want to say "anything positive" about his Liverpool side after they were thrashed 4-1 at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

Thibaut Courtois has backed manager Antonio Conte and said Chelsea are desperate to avoid a repeat of Jose Mourinho's final season at Stamford Bridge.
Mourinho was sacked in December 2015 after a run of only four wins in 16 games left his defending champions one point above the relegation zone.
Chelsea have made a stuttering start to their title defence this season, but Courtois believes Saturday's 4-2 comeback victory over Watford showed the players are fully behind Conte.
"We are ready to fight...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/chelsea/story/3240801/chelsea-players-are-ready-to-fight-for-coach-antonio-conte-thibaut-courtois


Lovren the scapegoat but Liverpool's problems under Klopp are collective


Alejandro Moreno and Gab Marcotti evaluate Dejan Lovren's short-lived start in Liverpool's defeat at Tottenham.

        Jurgen Klopp makes no attempt to justify Liverpool's poor outing at Tottenham, and admits the Reds deserve to be criticised. 
            
        Don Hutchison says Liverpool were far too open in their play at Wembley against Tottenham and that played right into Mauricio Pochettino's hands. 
            
        Don Hutchison says Liverpool were far too open in their play at Wembley against Tottenham and that played right into Mauricio Pochettino's hands. 
            
        Liverpool gave a masterclass in poor defending as Tottenham took full advantage at Wembley stadium. 
            
        Liverpool gave a masterclass in poor defending as Tottenham took full advantage at Wembley stadium. 

Dejan Lovren is not to blame for Liverpool's defensive troubles. He should not be the scapegoat. The problems in the Anfield rearguard go far deeper than his repeated blunders.
The centre-back, 28, looked like a broken man at Wembley, hauled off after 31 minutes of the 4-1 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur. Lovren was at fault for the first two goals and afterwards a furious Jurgen Klopp said that Harry Kane's opening strike "would not have happened if I'd been on the pitch." On the face of it, the German...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/blog/post/3240736/dejan-lovren-is-the-scapegoat-but-liverpool-problems-under-jurgen-klopp-go-beyond-one-defender


Bernardo Silva enjoying life at Man City despite lack of playing time


Pep Guardiola praises his Manchester City team after beating Burnley and urges them to keep performing.

        Sergio Aguero became Manchester City's joint top all-time scorer as City continued their winning streak. 

Bernardo Silva is prepared to wait for his opportunity after spending much of his early Manchester City career on the substitutes' bench.
Silva, 23, made just his second Premier League start of the season in Saturday's 3-0 win over Burnley since his £43 million move from Monaco in the summer.
City have won their last 11 games in all competitions to top the the Premier League and their Champions League group and the Portugal international says he just has to be ready when his chance arrives.
"I...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-city/story/3240731/bernardo-silva-enjoying-life-at-manchester-city-despite-lack-of-playing-time


Pochettino reflects on 'emotional' Maradona reunion

Mauricio Pochettino describes what it was like to see former teammate Diego Maradona for the first time in 20 years at Wembley.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3240744/pochettino-reflects-on-emotional-maradona-reunion

Klopp takes nothing positive from drubbing at Spurs

Jurgen Klopp makes no attempt to justify Liverpool's poor outing at Tottenham, and admits the Reds deserve to be criticised.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3240727/klopp-takes-nothing-positive-from-drubbing-at-spurs

How Watford exposed Chelsea's weaknesses

Despite Chelsea coming away with a win, Stewart Robson highlights causes for concern for the champions.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3240723/how-watford-exposed-chelseas-weaknesses

Premier League in 90 seconds: Sack race

All the best from the Premier League weekend, brought to you in a tidy 90 seconds (plus stoppages).
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3240720/premier-league-in-90-seconds-sack-race

Victories and records starting to pile up for Pep Guardiola and Man City


Pep Guardiola praises his Manchester City team after beating Burnley and urges them to keep performing.

        Pep Guardiola praises his Manchester City team after beating Burnley and urges them to keep performing.
            
        Pep Guardiola praises his Manchester City team after beating Burnley and urges them to keep performing.

"You have players with talent every year, but to achieve something special, first of all you win it by little margins that at some stage of the season become very tight, and you need your players to respond with intelligence to get through these difficulties."

If Arsene Wenger had no difficulty pinpointing one of the secrets to his Invincibles side of 2003-04, it goes without saying that Pep Guardiola will be aware of the small details in his quest to produce an equally memorable season for Manchester...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/club/manchester-city/382/blog/post/3240653/victories-and-records-starting-to-pile-up-for-pep-guardiola-and-man-city


The Good, the Bad and the Funny: Poor, poor Dejan

This week's look at the Premier League applauds Huddersfield, boo-hoo's Dejan Lovren and laughs at the misfortune of West Brom's defense.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3240714/the-good-the-bad-and-the-funny-poor-poor-dejan

Robson: Koeman lost the players

Stewart Robson says Everton were right to part with Ronald Koeman after the team showed no signs of improvement.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3240712/robson-koeman-lost-the-players

Ronald Koeman leaves Everton following poor start to season


Stewart Robson says Everton were right to part with Ronald Koeman after the team showed no signs of improvement.

        While Everton sit in the relegation zone, Gab Marcotti explains why Ronald Koeman may still have time to save his job. 
            
        Don Hutchison wades through the negatives from another porous performance from Everton and what lies ahead for Ronald Koeman. 
            
        Don Hutchison wades through the negatives from another porous performance from Everton and what lies ahead for Ronald Koeman. 

Everton have parted company with manager Ronald Koeman following a poor start to the season, the club confirmed in a statement.
Following Sunday's 5-2 Premier League loss against Arsenal, the club sit in the bottom three of the table with just eight points from nine games. 
They are also likely to crash out of the Europa League at the group stage after picking up only one point in their opening three games.
The club posted a statement confirming the departure via their Twitter account on Monday...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/everton/story/3240286/ronald-koeman-leaves-everton-following-poor-start-to-season


Huddersfield Town can get something at Anfield - Christopher Schindler


David Wagner puts Huddersfield's win over Manchester United in his top three moments, but urges calm at the club.
Huddersfield defender Christopher Schindler has said his side have "the confidence to take something" from their match at Liverpool next weekend.
Speaking to kicker after Saturday's 2-1 home win over Manchester United, the 27-year-old said Huddersfield "now have the certainty we can also resist against the big teams."
The win over United was their first since the 1951-1952 season, leaving them only one point behind Liverpool.

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Asked about the first meeting between Huddersfield boss David Wagner...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/huddersfield-town/story/3240683/huddersfield-town-can-get-something-at-anfield-christopher-schindler


Are Spurs City's closest title rivals?

ESPN's Alison Bender and Stewart Robson discuss who City's closest title rivals are ahead of Tottenham's match with Manchester United.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3240676/are-spurs-citys-closest-title-rivals

Chelsea battle back while Mourinho throws United players under the bus


The ESPN FC crew discuss Jose Mourinho and Manchester United's tactics.

        The ESPN FC crew discuss Jose Mourinho and Manchester United's tactics.
            
        The ESPN FC crew discuss Jose Mourinho and Manchester United's tactics.

If Manchester United's players weren't aware before, they certainly are now. Jose Mourinho, once a man praised because his antics and public proclamations were perceived as distraction techniques, ways to divert attention and pressure away from his players, proved on Saturday that he's perfectly happy to blame someone else when things go wrong.
"I don't even remember a friendly match where our attitude was so poor," Mourinho said after United's 2-1 defeat to Huddersfield. "When I lose matches, I...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/blog/post/3240632/chelsea-battle-back-while-mourinho-throws-united-players-under-the-bus


Manchester United's Anthony Martial escapes 'kick' punishment - sources

After Man United's loss at Huddersfield, Alejandro Moreno blasts Jose Mourinho's constant changes to his system.

        Jose Mourinho admits Huddersfield were the better team against his lackluster Man United. 
            
        Jose Mourinho says he was left 'disappointed' by the attitude of his Manchester United team in their loss to Huddersfield. 

MANCHESTER -- Anthony Martial has escaped punishment for an alleged kick on Huddersfield's Tommy Smith during Manchester United's 2-1 defeat at the John Smith's Stadium on Saturday, sources have told ESPN FC.
Martial appeared to kick out at the Huddersfield defender after he had caught him with a tackle by the touchline.
The incident was missed by referee Lee Mason, although both Martial and Smith were booked moments later after squaring up to each other following a different clash.

Sources told...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/story/3240634/manchester-uniteds-anthony-martial-escapes-kick-punishment-sources


Tottenham's Harry Kane inspired by meeting Diego Maradona


Don Hutchison says Liverpool were far too open in their play at Wembley against Tottenham and that played right into Mauricio Pochettino's hands.

        Harry Kane speaks after Tottenham thump Liverpool 4-1, days after an impressive draw against Real Madrid in the Champions League. 
            
        Mauricio Pochettino describes what it was like to see former teammate Diego Maradona for the first time in 20 years at Wembley. 
            
        Liverpool gave a masterclass in poor defending as Tottenham took full advantage at Wembley stadium. 

LONDON -- Tottenham striker Harry Kane has reiterated a desire to become the best player on the planet and says meeting Diego Maradona, one of the all-time greats, was further inspiration.
Maradona, a former teammate of Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino at Newell's Old Boys, was Spurs' guest at Wembley for the 4-1 win against Liverpool on Sunday.
The Argentina legend, who won the 1986 World Cup, met Kane before the match and watched from the executive box as Spurs' No. 10 scored twice and set up...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/tottenham-hotspur/story/3240640/tottenhams-harry-kane-inspired-by-meeting-diego-maradona


Stagnant Liverpool showing little sign of progress under Jurgen Klopp


The FC crew discuss Dejan Lovren and Liverpool's dire defending.
It wasn't a major surprise when Liverpool lost 4-1 to Tottenham on Sunday.
The excellent run against the best sides under Jurgen Klopp always had something of the mystical about it. Dropping points to Manchester City and Manchester United was a sign of things to come.
It would be nice to say the defensive debacle against a rampant Harry Kane was a shock. The sad truth is it wasn't. Not in the slightest.
Even after somehow dragging their way back into it, a decisive third goal right on half time...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/club/liverpool/364/blog/post/3240581/stagnant-liverpool-showing-little-sign-of-progress-under-jurgen-klopp

Why can't Arsenal perform consistently?

After their 5-2 win at Goodison Park against Everton, ESPN's Alison Bender and Stewart Robson discuss why Arsenal can always perform consistently.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3240580/why-cant-arsenal-perform-consistently

Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/index