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Live BlogUpdated: 10:10, 12 Oct 2025talkSPORT brings you all the latest news and updates from the Premier League and beyond.England prepared for their World Cup qualifier against Latvia by smashing Wales 3-0 at Wembley, but Thomas Tuchel wasn't happy with the atmosphere.Meanwhile, Steven Gerrard has pulled out of talks to become the new Rangers manager, talkSPORT understands.Elsewhere, Sean Dyche is a contender to replace Ange Postecoglou at Nottingham Forest should the Australian be sacked.And Manchester United have been taken aback by rumours that a takeover of the club is close after boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh suggested that was the case.Scott Minto claims Thomas Tuchel is 'not enjoying' the England job and tips him for stunning Premier League returnThird time's the charm?Sean Dyche is a contender to replace Ange Postecoglou at Nottingham Forest should the Australian be sacked, talkSPORT understands.Postecoglou is under immense pressure to turn things around at the City Ground having failed to win any of his seven games across all competitions since replacing Nuno Espirito Santo.A 2-0 defeat away to Newcastle, in which Forest struggled to lay a glove on their northern rivals, was the latest in a historically poor run for Postecoglou in charge.As for Dyche, he has been out of work since he was sacked by Everton last January.Should Dyche end up in the City Ground dugout, he could become Forest's third permanent manager in less than 40 days given Nuno was axed on September 9.Some things never change!Liverpool ran out 1-0 winners over Chelsea in a legends game this afternoon in a star-studded charity match at Stamford Bridge.Ryan Babel got the winner for a Reds team that featured Robbie Keane, Yossi Benayoun, Pepe Reina and talkSPORT's very own Jermaine Pennant - who got the assist!Chelsea fans got to see some of their heroes in the flesh again, with John Terry, Eden Hazard, Petr Cech, Claude Makelele, Ramires, Joe Cole and Eidur Gudjohnsen all among the Blues icons back at the Bridge.But it was a moment between Diego Costa and old Liverpool rival Martin Skrtel that stole the show - with the pair squaring up to each other twice.It wasn't banter, either, having kicked out at the Reds defender, with the angry Spaniard booked by the referee!Costa doesn't do friendlies...Don't look down!Two football fans went to extreme lengths to make sure they could have a drink while watching their beloved team play today.A couple of Salford City supporters used a giant crane to get around English football's 40-year alcohol ban as they watched one of today's League Two clash at Chesterfield from ABOVE the stadium.Strapping into seats inside a metal box, they were winched 50 metres above the pitch.They claim these are the first supporters to legally watch an English Football League match live while consuming alcohol in four decades.But they didn't do it off their own backs - the stunned was set up by Salford's short sponsors, Fireball whiskey.Konate statementLiverpool and France have confirmed Ibrahima Konate has suffered a quad injury.Posting on their officials website, Liverpool said: "Ibrahima Konate will not take part in France’s match against Iceland on Monday."The centre-back missed Les Bleus’ win over Azerbaijan on Friday and it has now been announced that he is not available for their next match in Reykjavik."A statement from the France national team read: “Injured in the right quadriceps during his last match with Liverpool, Ibrahima Konate has followed a treatment and protocol since his arrival this Monday but will not be able to take his place against Iceland.”England injury newsJarell Quansah has pulled out of the England camp due to injury.The Bayer Leverkusen star returns to his club in what the FA describe as a 'precautionary' measure.Manager Thomas Tuchel does not plan on naming a replacement ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Latvia, where he hopes to have Harry Kane back in action after missing the win over Wales.Quansah is the second player forced to withdraw from this England camp after Reece James.It means the ex-Liverpool defender continues to wait for his first Three Lions cap, having been an unused substitute in Thursday's 3-0 victory over the Welsh at Wembley.Liverpool worryReds fans are fearing Ibrahima Konate could be sidelined again after returning from international duty early.The centre-back has left the French national team squad and returned to Liverpool, with Benjamin Pavard being called up in his place.It is reported to be due to a muscle injury that he arrived at Les Bleus' Clairefontaine training camp with.Reds boss Arne Slot had already confirmed he was struggling with the problem after being substituted in the Premier League defeat to Chelsea.Konate was named in the squad for France's World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan yesterday, but remained on the bench for the entire game in a 3-0 victory.Despite a number of recent poor performances, Liverpool will hope to have their starting defender fit for a big run of upcoming games after losing three matches in a row - starting with a grudge match against arch rivals Manchester United next Saturday.New Mag at the helmNewcastle United have announced the appointment of Ross Wilson as the club's new director of football.The Magpies will be hoping for some stability in the office after a number of years of change.Wilson will succeed Paul Mitchell in the role, after the former Tottenham and RB Leipzig transfer chief spent less than one year in the post before leaving by mutual content in June.Mitchell had come in as a replacement for Dan Ashworth in July 2024 following his exit to Manchester United .That career move that didn't work out for Ashworth, either, as he was only at Old Trafford for five months before leaving.Wilson joins Newcastle from Nottingham Forest, with the club having tracked his progress since his work as the transfer chief at Rangers.He joins new CEO David Hopkinson as the Toon finalise their boardroom changes.Time right for Pep exit?talkSPORT's Alex Crook has predicted Pep Guardiola to leave Man City at the end of the season.The Spaniard signed a new contract last year that runs until 2027, having vowed to get the club back competing for titles after their slide away from the top.City now look the business again and should they lift the Premier League title for the seventh time in nine seasons in charge, Crook says it would be the perfect time for Pep to sail off into the sunset."It's one of the hardest things, isn't it? So if he did win the title, or even a Champions League this year, maybe he might think: 'You know what, this is the time to go'."Forgotten man's World Cup dreamRuben Loftus-Cheek admits he's now dreaming of playing at the World Cup after making a surprise England return.The 29-year-old hadn't played for the Three Lions for seven years before he came on as a substitute in the 3-0 victory over Wales at Wembley.The ex-Chelsea man was a regular in Sir Gareth Southgate's squad - going to the 2018 World Cup - before a serious injury ruled him out for a year and saw his career stutter.He's had an up and down time at AC Milan, but is currently seen as one of the most consistent performers in midfield for the Italian side, which put him back on the radar of Thomas Tuchel - his former Blues boss.And now he's aiming to secure his seat on the plane for next summer's tournament."It's been a long time.

It's a strange feeling after so long, but happy."I think it's good to have a goal. If I do that, I think I've got a good chance and who knows what can happen."I mean, you always want a dream, so it's in my head, but it's not at the front right now."Where there's a WilJack Wilshere has held talks with Luton Town over their vacant manager's position, talkSPORT understands.

Gerrard, who led Rangers to the Scottish title during his first stint in charge, quickly emerged as the Gers' top target after sacking Russell Martin on Sunday night.The Liverpool legend led the Glasgow giants to the title during the 2020/21 season before leaving to join Aston Villa the following campaign.His last job was in Saudi Arabia for Al-Ettifaq.Well, that's something You can't accuse Djed Spence of not being a character, and he's been on social media after helping England beat Wales last night 3-0.The Tottenham Hotspur star started at left-back and was up against his club teammate Brennan Johnson.It proved to be an easy night's work for Spence, who has taken inspiration from Grand Theft Auto for his latest post.It's certainly unique...Huge accusationsHenrikh Mkhitaryan is about to release an autobiography, and in it is an extraordinary story about his Manchester United exit.The Armenian international moved to Old Trafford from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2016 under Jose Mourinho.However, he joined Arsenal in January 2018 in a straight swap for Alexis Sanchez.And now, the Inter Milan star has revealed that Jose Mourinho basically forced him out of the club.In the autobiography, he said: "I told him, you’ve been criticising me for a year-and-a-half now, ever since I arrived at Manchester United. "Mourinho told me I was ‘s***’ and I just lost my temper. ‘You are the s***.