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James Milner, aged 40, is set to equal Gareth Barry's record of 653 Premier League appearances if he plays for Brighton against Crystal Palace on Sunday. His career spans over two decades, beginning with his debut for Leeds United in 2002 at just 16 years old, earning £70 a week.…

INSIDE FOOTBALL: Liverpool and Manchester City face similar challenges – and could end up eyeing the same coach, writes Miguel Delaney in his latest Inside Football newsletter

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Arsenal need energy from home crowd, Florian Wirtz has found his groove and Liam Rosenior deserves respect

An overworked Virgil van Dijk, inconsistent Ibrahima Konate and unfit Joe Gomez sum up Arne Slot’s issue as he desperately tries to plug gaps to save Liverpool’s season

Guardiola and Tonali were seen in conversation after Manchester City knocked Newcastle United out of the Carabao Cup

The botched exit of Isak to Liverpool in the summer has had a snowball effect and left some questioning whether the Howe project has run out of road at St James’ Park

In today’s Football Daily: Respect your elders James Milner, Fizzy Cup rules and a quadruple-winning Arsenal side

Arne Slot makes big selection decision for huge clash at Anfield

Rumours swirl over Gregor Townsend’s future ahead of Rome opener against injury-hit Azzurri

Man City trail Premier League leaders Arsenal by six points after surrendering a two-goal lead to Tottenham last weekend