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'The players have been stepping up'

Tottenham v Arsenal (13:45 GMT)

Arsenal

Arsenal interim boss Renee Slegers speaking to BBC: "We have been working together with others, mostly working together with the players. We had good foundations already but we have worked on taking ownership because in doing that you are more likely to put the hard work in and that is what the players have been doing.

"Trying to facilitate teamwork, bringing the best out of the players and identifying what is needed in each moment. Credit to the players again because they have been stepping up."

On Mariona's return: "She is a fantastic player. She is a winner, sh's won a lot of things. The way she plays, the way she trains, everything, her mindset, she wants to get all the details right. How good she is on the ball, the way she works off the ball, there are so many things to it. We are really happy she is fit again."

'Everything looks rosy at the minute'

Tottenham v Arsenal (13.45 GMT)

Leah Williamson and Arsenal seem to have turned a corner under interim boss Renee Slegers.

The Gunners appear to have transitioned seamlessly to the Dutchwoman's guidance, winning four and drawing one of her five games in charge.

"I'm trying to understand it myself ," Williamson said. "We are probably under the highest pressure because we haven't started how we needed to, so every game is a must-win game. Yet it feels very calm.

"Ultimately we go out every week to be better than the week before. We are doing great and everything looks rosy at the minute. We have had great results and we are working really hard."

'Those fans don't know Eidevall'

Tottenham v Arsenal (13.45 GMT)

It is not just Leah Williamson and her teammates that have been criticised this season, as former boss Jonas Eidevall came under fire before his departure.

'JONAS OUT' was graffitied on a brick wall opposite Emirates Stadium before the Gunners' 2-1 defeat by Chelsea and Eidevall's last game in charge.

The 41-year-old resigned after three years at the helm, leaving with just one win their opening four WSL games.

"It's difficult. We are all human beings and those fans don't know the person that he is," Williamson said.

'We are going to try and control it'

Tottenham v Arsenal (13:45 GMT)

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham boss Robert Vilahamn speaking to BBC: "Bravery is to dare to play our style against a really top opponent here in our main stadium. But also to make sure we are brave in duels, to make sure that we defend together and show the fans that we are going to do everything we can to win this game.

"It is not being afraid and going out hoping that it goes well. We are going to try and control it in and out of possession."

On Raso's return to the side: "We signed her because she is one of those players that like to be on the big stage and we missed her when she was gone. She had a few good minutes against Man City and she is now ready to start today."

On composure: "We need to be good in understading where we are and make sure we defend as a collective and take every duel we can to make sure we do not allow as many goals.

"We are going to focus a lot defensively today but also on how we can make sure we find opportunities to make goals and create chances."

Williamson in 'good place' after 'heavy' criticism

Tottenham v Arsenal (13.45 GMT)

Arsenal and England defender Leah Williamson says she is "in a good place" after social media criticism that has been "a bit heavy" at times this season.

The 27-year-old, who only returned from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in January, was under scrutiny after struggling for form at the start of the campaign.

Williamson played in England's friendlies against Germany and South Africa in October and scored a brilliant goal in the latter, but also made an error that led to a goal in both games.

"I feel like for the first time I am in a place where I feel like a real footballer again. I can train every day, I can train at the weekend," she said.

"I've not had the best luck in the world and that's OK, that's life. It's the first time I'm in a good place. I love football, I love going to training, I love playing.

"If I listened to what everyone said, I wouldn't enjoy it."

Vardy's back injury

Man Utd 1-0 Leicester

Simon Stone

BBC Sport's chief football news reporter at Old Trafford

Erik ten Hag frequently bemoaned his bad luck with injuries but arguably injuries to Leicester players have a bigger impact because Steve Cooper doesn't have the same strength in depth.

He is without top scorer Jamie Vardy today with a back injury.

That has to have a negative impact on the Foxes ability to threaten Manchester United's defence.

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Nottingham Forest 1-0 Newcastle

Newcastle have responded well to conceding.

They win another corner when Joe Willock drives into the area but his low cross is blocked.

Gordon's set piece is cleared though. Newcastle have had three so far but Forest have dealt with them well.

'The atmosphere is electric in here now'

Nottingham Forest 1-0 Newcastle

Kevin Nolan

Former Newcastle midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

Newcastle now have to open up a bit more.

The atmosphere is electric in here now, it's gone wild. These fans will be right behind Forest.

Forest will sit in this mid-block and be ready to pounce for the counter-attacks. Really important Newcastle stay focused and get back into their game.

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Nottingham Forest 1-0 Newcastle

Nick Mashiter

BBC Sport football news reporter at the City Ground

Fist pumps from Nuno on the touchline.

Forest had not looked as composed as Newcastle in the opening 20 minutes but it was an excellent delivery from Anthony Elanga. The Magpies did not pick up Murillo at all though, it was really poor marking.

'A fantastic header'

Nottingham Forest 1-0 Newcastle

Kevin Nolan

Former Newcastle midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

Fantastic bit of play from Elanga to win the free-kick. Then it is a great ball in.

It's about getting across your man and that's what Murillo does. Because he is on the move there is no chance for the defender. He attacks it really well and it's a fantastic header.

GOAL - Nottingham Forest 1-0 Newcastle

Murillo

His first Forest goal!

I told you the free-kick was in a dangerous position. It's a lovely ball by Anthony Elanga but it's poor defending from Newcastle.

Murillo is unmarked and runs through a gap and powers home a header.

There's a lovely little jig with Elanga to celebrate too.

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Nottingham Forest 0-0 Newcastle

Good keeping from Nick Pope.

Forest work Ryan Yates in down the right channel but Pope is out quickly to smother behind for a corner.

That is cleared at the near post before Joe Willock clatters in Anthony Elanga. A dangerous free-kick on the right for Forest.

Cheerio!

Thanks for tuning in to our live coverage this evening.

We do hope you join us again on Sunday for the remaining four games of the WSL weekend.

Until then we will leave you with Emma Sanders' report from City's ruthless win against Tottenham at Etihad Stadium and Emily Salley's report from Arsenal's big win over Brighton.

Until Sunday, it's goodbye for now folks!

'When we get to that level we're unstoppable'

FT: Man City 4-0 Tottenham

Manchester City

Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw: "For me I just pride myself in trying to work for the team because I know with the players I have around me I'm going to get opportunities. It works out in the end in the first goal. Overall it was a good team performance.

On having a good record against Tottenham: "I'm quite a confident player and I know what I can do on the pitch and Tottenham is no different. I'm just scoring against them and what can I say?"

On wanting to get a hat trick: "Normally when you score that early in the game you get the momentum and get even more confident. Lauren put a really good cross in for me."

On the feeling at Man City: "At the back end of last season we just fell short with the goal difference, it's about staying consistent because we know we have the quality. Once we go at every game on the front foot from the first whistle we're really good at that. We have to keep going and see where we can raise the level even better so when we get to that level we're unstoppable."

'I think we can be better'

FT: Man City 4-0 Tottenham

Manchester City

Man City boss Gareth Taylor speaking to Sky Sports after the 4-0 win over Tottenham, which was kickstarted by Khadija Shaw's goal after just 23 seconds: "It’s a really early goal. You probably won’t get much earlier than that. Bunny has been aggressive in the last few games. It was a bit of a gift but we will take it. When you have someone like Lauren [Hemp] who players super passes in, they are so hard to deal with."

On another goal for Jill Roord: "She has given everything. Those are the type of players you want to attract."

On his message after the game with a big week coming up: "I said to them I think we can be better. I thought at times tonight we were a little bit loose. A little bit slow with our play. It's really difficult to be critical because it's a different environment for us."

'It's hard to compete against top teams'

FT: Man City 4-0 Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham manager Robert Vilahamn, speaking to Sky Sports: "It's in the first seconds they score that goal and it kills the momentum a little bit of how we want to start the game. We tried to get back in it and then it's another goal. Mentally it's really hard, you can see the self confidence of the players is lost for a while before they come back into the game. We just need to understand how good they are in the second half and that we don't give away any more."

On Spurs' confidence: "It's a mixture of quality as well. The mistakes we do is something we need to develop a bit better on, we need to do better actions in some of these situations. We need to find ways to not concede these goals so easily. Self-confidence is a mixture of performances so it's a mix of things I would say."

On if he regrets not starting with a back five: "If you start with a five and we still do the mistake it doesn't matter. The second goal is a cross in the box. It's not tactically that we concede those two goals. Perhaps in the second half we should might do it but it doesn't always help. It's a very good learning now for how we go through this because we have a big game next week and Arsenal had a good game so it will be an interesting week."

On what the difference is between Spurs and the likes of Man City: "It's obviously the quality of some of their key players are the best players in the world, Bunny Shaw is scoring every game and so players. Tactically they have worked together for years and have a good squad as well. We are taking good steps but it's really hard to compete against top teams. In the long run we know what to do but it's going to take time and we realise the gap is big and we just need to handle this loss."

'We really enjoyed that one'

FT: Man City 4-0 Tottenham

Manchester City

Manchester City's Khadija Shaw speaking to Sky Sports after scoring a hat-trick: "We really enjoyed that one. We spoke as a team that we wanted to come out here and be on the front foot. Fortunate for me with my pressing that I’ve been working on we managed to get the goal. It was a good night."

"We always talk about pressing and what we can do off the ball. This season we worked really hard in pre-season to get that done. We scored early and we haven’t really scored early in a game. Having this one [Lauren Hemp] beside me makes it easier. I’m just enjoying myself at the moment.

"With the players that I have around me I know that I’m going to get crosses, it’s just making the right movements in the box and they will find me. I’ve just been getting better and growing so I’m happy."

'It wasn't good enough'

FT: Man City 4-0 Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham's Molly Bartrip, speaking to Sky Sports: "It was tough game. We played Man City many times and know the quality they bring. Today we weren't at the races and started poorly. When you conceded a goal like that so quickly it's so tough to come back. It wasn't good enough today, it's as simple as that. Too many goals conceded and it's just not good enough for us.

"With it being so early on it's tough. As a group we do have a lot of good mentality and we do have it in us to come back. A team like Man City control games so when you get your chances you've got to take them.

"The last however many games we've conceded too many goals and it's just not good enough. We have to look at ourselves as individuals, as a team, do the reviews and make sure we come back stronger."

On what they need to focus on in preparing for the north London derby: "We have to be defending better. It's everyone, everyone has got to be working harder. You've got to do everything you can to stop that ball going in the back of a net as a team."

Ipswich have won their past three Premier League games against Spurs, completing the double over them the last time they met in 2001-02. They have never won four consecutive league games against them.

However, Ipswich remain winless in their 10 Premier League games this season (drawn five and lost five), their longest run without a win from the start of a top-flight season.

'I had a feeling it would be a tough ask'

Galatasaray 3-1 Tottenham

Glenn Hoddle

Former England and Tottenham manager on TNT Sports

Galatasaray are confident in this hostile environment.

I had a feeling it would be a tough ask, but I didn't expect Spurs to give the ball away so cheaply.

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Olympiakos 0-0 Rangers

Just a couple of minutes until half time and the chances have dried up after what was a really entertaining 20-25 minutes to start this game.

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Galatasaray 3-1 Tottenham

Just before scoring that goal Victor Osimhen had another chance when Radu Dragusin gave the ball away and the striker was left in acres of space completely unmarked.

Fraser Forster was equal to that shot but Spurs have gifted these moments at times.

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Shamrock Rovers 2-1 The New Saints

Shamrock Rovers want a third. Dylan Watts strikes one from the edge of the box but he mishits the ball and has to watch it dribble to the goalkeeper.

'Spurs are living dangerously'

Galatasaray 3-1 Tottenham

Glenn Hoddle

Former England and Tottenham manager on TNT Sports

They are living dangerously, Spurs.

Victor Osimhen is in-between two defenders and it was a little cushion finish. He doesn't go for power, but he cushions it into the corner.

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Olympiakos 0-0 Rangers

German referee Sascha Stegemann doesn't appear to be making too many friends in the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium.

His latest call is to award Rangers a free-kick after Mohamed Diomande is fouled in his own half.

It doesn't seem too contentious but the Olympiakos fans are channelling their frustration in his direction.

GOAL - Galatasaray 3-1 Tottenham

Victor Osimhen (39 mins)

Brilliant ball from Dries Mertens in behind the Tottenham defence and Victor Osimhen times his run perfectly between the two defenders and guides it into the corner.

The Nigerian striker had just been denied by Fraser Forster moments before that but the Spurs keeper couldn't get near it this time.

GOAL - Shamrock Rovers 2-1 The New Saints

Dylan Watts (38 mins)

Shamrock Rovers have turned things around!

It's all thanks to a brilliant in-swinging cross from Darragh Burns who has three Shamrock players queuing up to tap in his cross at the back post.

Dylan Watts is the first one to the ball and expertly sweeps home.

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Galatasaray 2-1 Tottenham

The VAR had a look at a foul from Yves Bissouma for a possible red card but it's cleared.

Spurs are going to have to be careful here in a difficult atmosphere.

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Shamrock Rovers 1-1 The New Saints

Shamrock Rovers' Johnny Kenny is the most direct player I've ever seen.

The man doesn't believe in holding the ball up, he just turns and shoots. It's so old school and really refreshing. This time he strikes just over.

CLOSE!

Olympiakos 0-0 Rangers

A lovely flowing move sees Olympiakos shift from back to front. It's eventually played into Gelson Martins and the winger strikes into the side netting.

He may have just lost his footing when it mattered most.

'The writing has been on the wall'

Galatasaray 2-1 Tottenham

Glenn Hoddle

Former England and Tottenham manager on TNT Sports

The writing has been on the wall with the way Spurs are giving the ball away.

You cannot do it at any level never mind at this level. A player like Victor Osimhen will finish those opportunities off.

It was a clever finish and Fraser Forster could not react to it.

Spurs have it all to do again.

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Olympiakos 0-0 Rangers

Vaclav Cerny doesn't want to be too predictable so opts to take it on himself this time.

The Czech Republic winger shows great footwork to weave in-field before drilling his drilled shot is saved.

Rangers have really grown into this game.

GOAL - Galatasaray 2-1 Tottenham

Victor Osimhen (32 mins)

Tottenham give the ball away again. It looks like a foul from Radu Dragusin in the build-up and Spurs lose the ball.

Dries Mertens is alert to the loose ball and he threads it through for Victor Osimhen, who just pops it into the bottom corner.

Nothing offside about that one.

DISALLOWED GOAL

Galatasaray 1-1 Tottenham

Victor Osimhen has the ball in the back of the net but was he offside?

It's a good ball but it looks like the Nigeria striker has made his run too soon and the VAR agrees.

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Olympiakos 0-0 Rangers

Vaclav Cerny continues to cause problems down the right.

This time he delivers early and the ball is left by Cyriel Dessers for Mohamed Diomande, but the Ivory Coast midfielder gets caught in two minds and is unable to get a shot off.

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Shamrock Rovers 1-1 The New Saints

That Shamrock Rovers goal came from The New Saints sloppily giving the ball away in midfield. Not great play from the Cymru Premier side.

They drive forward another attack but blast a shot over the bar.

No Van Nistelrooy Man Utd talks planned

Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea

Simon Stone

BBC Sport's chief football news reporter

Manchester United interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy stressed again last night his desire to continue as assistant manager once new boss Ruben Amorim completes his move from Sporting in a week's time.

Van Nistelrooy has delivered a victory and a draw in his two games in charge so far and now has a Europa League game against Greek side PAOK on Thursday before completing his stint against Leicester in the Premier League on Sunday.

So far there has been no clarity over Van Nistelrooy's position, although Amorim said on Friday he intends to bring a coaching team with him to Old Trafford.

"I haven’t spoken to him and at this moment there is nothing planned," said Van Nistelrooy after his side's draw with Chelsea.

"I am doing my job to prepare for Thursday and Sunday."

Caicedo volley earns Chelsea draw at Man Utd

Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

Moises Caicedo’s crisp volley gave Chelsea a deserved point against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

United’s interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, in charge while the Red Devils await the arrival of newly-appointed Ruben Amorim, looked on course for a second successive victory when Bruno Fernandes broke the deadlock from the spot in the 70th minute after Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez brought down Rasmus Hojlund.

Van Nistelrooy celebrated wildly on the touchline but United’s elation lasted only four minutes until Caicedo expertly struck a superb shot past Andre Onana from the edge of the area.

It resulted in a share of the points in a largely unspectacular encounter, although Wesley Fofana hit the woodwork with a header in the first half, with United striker Marcus Rashford also volleying against the angle of post and bar before the break.

Read Phil McNulty's full report here.

Spurs come from behind to hit Villa for four

Tottenham 4-1 Aston Villa

Harry Poole

BBC Sport

Dominic Solanke scored twice as Tottenham came from behind to beat Aston Villa in the Premier League.

The £65m summer signing doubled his league goal tally for the season with two goals in four second-half minutes as Ange Postecoglou's side climbed to seventh in the table.

Solanke put Spurs ahead with a delightful first by lifting the ball over the onrushing Emiliano Martinez from Dejan Kulusevski's pass, before Richarlison picked out his team-mate to slot in and put a late fightback beyond Villa.

Morgan Rogers had given Villa the lead with the game's first shot on target after 32 minutes, profiting after Spurs failed to deal with Lucas Digne's in-swinging corner.

But Spurs were level within four minutes of the restart when Brennan Johnson met Son Heung-min's excellent cross from the left.

After Solanke's double, substitute James Maddison added a fourth with a wonderful free-kick deep in stoppage time.

Read Harry Poole's full report here.

Good morning

Welcome to Monday's live football news page.

Join us for reaction to Sunday's Premier League games after Dominic Solanke's double helped Tottenham to a 4-1 victory at home to Aston Villa and Moises Caicedo's quickfire equaliser at Old Trafford earned Chelsea a 1-1 draw against Manchester United.

BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty will be joining us later this morning to answer your questions on all the weekend's action.

And we will also look forward to tonight's top-flight match between Fulham and Brentford at Craven Cottage, as well as this week's Champions League games.

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Tottenham have lost three of their last four Premier League meetings with Aston Villa, though did win the last such match 4-0 in March. They’d only lost two of their previous 21 against the Villans (W16 D3).

Aston Villa have won three of their last four Premier League away games against Tottenham (L1), including the last two in a row under Unai Emery. They last won three consecutive away league games against Spurs between 1922 and 1924.

Tottenham have lost nine of their last 16 Premier League games (W6 D1), with only Wolves (12) losing more since the first game in this run in April. Spurs had only lost seven of their first 31 games under Ange Postecoglou (W18 D6).

Tottenham have conceded the first goal in 11 of their 13 home Premier League matches in 2024 but have come back to win seven of those games. The only team with more home wins when conceding first in a single year are Newcastle United in 2002 (8).

Only Liverpool (13) and Nottingham Forest (11) have won more away Premier League points this season than Aston Villa (10 – W3 D1). Villa have only won as many as four of their opening five away league games in a season once before, doing so in 2020-21 (W4 L1).

Aston Villa have won nine of their 13 away Premier League games in London under Unai Emery (D3 L1). That 69% win ratio is the best by a manager at a single club in away games in London in Premier League history (min. 10 games).

Only two of Tottenham’s last 71 home Premier League games has ended as a draw (W47 L22) and they are the only side without a home draw since the start of last season (W16 L7).

Tottenham’s Son Heung-Min has been involved in nine goals in eight Premier League games against Aston Villa (6 goals, 3 assists), though all six of his goals against them have come at Villa Park. No player has scored more against an opponent without netting a home goal in the competition.

In 2024, Aston Villa have scored the most Premier League goals from subs (10) and have the most goals and assists combined from subs (10 goals, 7 assists). It is the joint most sub goals they’ve scored in a single year, also netting 10 in 2023.