How will Man City cope without Rodri? And are Friedkin a good thing for Everton?

Jimbo, Charlie Eccleshare, Tom Williams and Liam Tharme cast their eye over a smorgasbord of football issues.

After the confirmation that Rodri has damaged knee ligaments, Man City travel to Newcastle on Saturday. How will Pep cope without arguably his most important player for the majority of the season?

Arsenal’s youngsters shine in the Carabao Cup. Leicester are the next visitors to the Emirates as we ask ‘how do you stop the Gunners from corners?’

Everton’s takeover drama appears to finally be nearing a conclusion. The Athletic’s Matt Slater tells us why the Friedkin Group are set to invest.

Plus Di Canio, Chelsea v Brighton and Raphael Varane’s retirement.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Newcastle v Man City - how will City cope without Rodri? (04.30)

• PART 2: Carabao Cup 3rd round round-up (16.00)

• PART 3: Arsenal v Leicester, corners and time-wasting (25.00)

• PART 4a: Friedkin’s Everton takeover with Matt Slater (35.00)

• PART 4b: Twente then Tottenham for Man United (42.00)

• PART 5a: On This Day - Di Canio pushes Alcock (49.00)

• PART 5b : The rest of the Premier League weekend (51.00)

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