Explosive Displays: Liverpool Unleash Their Firepower, while Aaron Ramsdale Sets the Carabao Cup Ablaze

Liverpool firepower getting them out of trouble

Liverpool have gone undefeated for nearly six months now. Despite only managing to keep one clean sheet in all competitions this season, the sheer attacking prowess of Jurgen Klopp's squad ensures that this is not a concern. This team possesses an abundance of goal-scoring ability.

Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez found the back of the net in the recent victory against West Ham. In the match against Leicester, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai scored. Diogo Jota contributed with late goals in both games. Luis Diaz, who scored in the first two games of the season, did not play in these matches.

This run of seven victories has seen seven different players scoring, which is unique considering that Liverpool has trailed in five of these matches and had to come from behind to equalize in one of the other two.

Ramsdale not finished yet at Arsenal

There are still issues for Klopp to address, as going behind so regularly suggests. It is clear that his once fluent side is not performing at its best. However, the encouraging aspect for Liverpool is that they no longer have to play at their absolute peak to secure wins. The team is consistently creating numerous chances, which assures that the victories will keep coming.

Aaron Ramsdale relished the chance to retaliate against the Brentford fans who had taunted him at the Gtech Community Stadium. He demonstrated his joy by celebrating towards the stands after skillfully diverting Yoane Wissa's powerful shot onto the post in the second half. This exceptional save proved to be a pivotal moment, as Arsenal clinched their spot in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a narrow victory secured by Reiss Nelson's early goal.

Arsenal faced little difficulty in the first half, but the second half proved to be a tense struggle. They relied heavily on their goalkeeper, who had been relegated to the bench in favor of David Raya. However, he rose to the occasion in his first start and made a crucial save against Wissa, which stood out as the highlight of the match. Additionally, he pulled off an impressive full-stretch stop to deny Frank Onyeka's long-range attempt. Mikel Arteta commended his performance, stating, "He had an exceptional game."

Throughout the match, the traveling fans in the far corner serenaded him, reminding everyone of his enduring popularity. Arteta confidently expressed their love for him, emphasizing his exceptional character and what he brings to the team. He also humbly stated that he may not be the best judge of Aaron Ramsdale's quality since he was the one who believed in him and signed him when no one else did. There was no mention of the starting goalkeeper for the upcoming match against Bournemouth on Saturday, but it served as a reminder that Ramsdale still has more to offer.

Newcastle building momentum

A Remarkable Week for Newcastle

Ten modifications were implemented for this particular game. However, a remarkable performance in the second half, led by halftime substitutes Anthony Gordon and Bruno Guimaraes, and highlighted by Alexander Isak's decisive action, guaranteed the preservation of momentum. The string of three consecutive losses at the conclusion of August and commencement of September now feels like a distant memory. Furthermore, a win against Burnley at home on Saturday would set the stage perfectly for the highly anticipated encounter with Paris St-Germain next Wednesday at St James' Park.

Phillips fumbles City chance

Newcastle's spirits are soaring as they head into a stretch of favorable Premier League fixtures and exciting home Champions League encounters in October, offering Eddie Howe's team a renewed sense of confidence. Peter Smith

Phillips fumbles City chance

Kalvin Phillips is presented with a long-awaited opportunity to prove himself against Manchester City - will he seize it?

Rodri's red card has presented a great opportunity for Phillips in midfield, considering he has only made 14 Premier League appearances over the past year despite signing long ago.

Despite his limited playing time, Phillips only made 10 passing mistakes out of 112 attempts against Newcastle. He also recorded the highest number of entries into the final third and completed the second-highest number of passes (29) in that specific area compared to any other player on the pitch.

His first-half performance exuded tidiness and confidence. However, as Newcastle increased their intensity in the second half, Phillips was not the only City player who was swiftly overpowered. He only managed to win three out of fifteen duels and received a booking for a reckless follow-through tackle on Jacob Murphy. His impact on the game disappeared as City were eliminated. This missed opportunity implies that Phillips may not be granted many more chances.

That Man Utd crisis looks more like a mere wobble now

After a turbulent start, Manchester United's campaign is beginning to settle. The first two months saw a whirlwind of off-the-pitch issues, disciplinary breaches, stalled takeovers, and underwhelming performances against formidable adversaries. While any team can suffer consecutive defeats against the likes of Arsenal, Brighton, and Bayern Munich, the fixture schedule is now becoming more favorable. The squad is gradually building chemistry, and the players' fitness levels are notably improving.

Given these factors, the attention will shift from Erik ten Hag as United is expected to reclaim their winning streak. They easily brushed aside Crystal Palace without much effort.

Next up is Palace (home) once again, followed by Galatasaray (home), Brentford (home), Sheffield United (away), and FC Copenhagen (away).

Brentford put injuries worries aside, but profligacy tells

Brentford has been facing a surge in injuries in the past few weeks, leading to a challenging situation. Despite this, Thomas Frank made the decision to field a formidable team against the Gunners, even though there was limited scope for creativity, as three defensive midfielders provided support to Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa in the attacking line.

Thomas Strakosha and Ellery Balcombe being on the bench during the Gtech game exemplified the squad depth issues that Frank is currently facing. Despite this, the Bees did not have many opportunities, as anticipated. They aggressively pressed forward when Arsenal retreated, aiming to capitalize on any potential mistakes. Yoane Wissa had a chance to even the score shortly after the thirtieth minute, but disappointingly missed wide from Christian Norgaard's cross.

After the halftime interval, their performance took a complete transformation. The Bees launched an onslaught towards the enthusiastic West Stand, taking 15 shots out of their total of 18. Keane Lewis-Potter narrowly missed a goal due to Jakub Kiwior's swift defensive move, while Aaron Ramsdale showcased his exceptional skills by saving Frank Onyeka's powerful shot that followed Wissa's earlier attempt which hit the woodwork.

For a brief period, it appeared that an equalizer would be inevitable, leading to a penalty shootout. However, that scenario never materialized.

Brentford must pay close attention to the lessons learned on Wednesday as they face upcoming matches against Nottingham Forest and Manchester United. These matches, which occur before the international break, will have a significant impact on their future direction. The injury concerns show no sign of improvement.