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Mark Chapman is joined by Rory Smith, Chris and newly-appointed England U21s assistant coach Conor Coady.
They look at Arsenal's impressive start to their defence of their Premier League and the early form of Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka.
Is a return of four points from three games good enough for Man Utd? The panel look at a mixed start for Michael Carrick's side.
And they assess why Burnley and Leicester are struggling in the Championship and League One.
TIMECODES
00:30 Conor Coady retirement
02:30 Do Arsenal look untouchable?
07:35 The dangers posed by a fully fit Odegaard, Havertz and Saka
14:20 What can Chelsea read into the defeat?
18:00 Alonso like Ancelotti
22:00 Man Utd's defensive frailties
30:45 Leicester and Russell Martin's struggles
41:55 Why have Burnley started badly?
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Published on Monday, 7th September 2026.
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