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During the 2000s, England boasted numerous world class individuals all over the pitch, including David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen, Paul Scholes, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, John Terry, Rio Ferdinand and Cole himself. But the Three Lions consistently fell short of success.

Liverpool’s struggles, Arsenal’s growing strength and Aston Villa’s resurgence headline this weekend’s Premier League action.

Liverpool, now coached by former City boss Gareth Taylor, are in a mess: 11th in the table with just one point from seven matches. Chelsea are expected to handle this. But facing a side that desperate, in front of their own crowd, is exactly the sort of fixture that punishes any drop in standards.

Liverpool's crumbling defence of their Premier League crown continued with a 3-0 home drubbing at home to Nottingham Forest on Saturday that left Arne Slot's misfiring side 11th in the table.

Sports Mole takes on The Itch bass player Louis Haynes, who is an Aston Villa fan, for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 13 of the 2025-26 campaign.

PSG boss Enrique is regarded as a long-term target by Liverpool’s owners, the report suggests. The Spaniard is one of the most highly-regarded coaches in world football, leading PSG to a long-awaited Champions League last term.

Liverpool suffer a shocking 3‑0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, Chelsea extend their winning run with a 2‑0 win over Burnley, and Manchester City’s title bid takes a hit after a 2‑1 loss at Newcastl