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Collymore’s column: Sack Conte now, Potter has found an ally at Chelsea, Arsenal cruising to title and which Forest player must improve and quickly

Collymore's column: Sack Conte now, Potter has found an ally at Chelsea, Arsenal cruising to title and which Forest player must improve and quickly

In his exclusive column for CaughtOffside, former Liverpool attacker Stan Collymore discusses some of football’s biggest talking points, including Arsenal’s title charge, why Spurs should sack Antonio Conte immediately, Casemiro’s controversial red card against Southampton and Chris Wood’s disappointing start to life at Nottingham Forest, plus much more.

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Arsenal are cruising to the title…

My worry with Man United and Liverpool is that they’re both looking really leggy at a time when they’re looking to get into the top four and compete on multiple fronts. The only team I saw performing anywhere close to their best last weekend was Arsenal.

Leandro Trossard, who already has five assists, was absolutely excellent against Fulham. Gabriel Jesus also returned from his long-term injury so those two things alone were two huge positives for Arsenal.

I have to admit, I have been very critical of Mikel Arteta in the past, but he’s managing the squad and their minutes very well. I thought the title race would hot up but Arsenal still don’t look to be in any danger.

There’s still a long way to go and everything could still change, but the point I’m making is that the freshness of the Gunners’ play is a joy to watch. When you compare how they’re performing to Man United and Liverpool, who both looked very jaded last time out, it makes you wonder if this season could not only be an unexpected title for Arsenal but if they could actually win it at a canter.

Casemiro red was unfortunate but probably justified…

I think Casemiro’s sending-off against Southampton on Sunday was a slightly harsh one but I do understand why Anthony Taylor gave him a red card.

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The Brazilian came in at such a high pace with his studs up. When you do that you’ve got to be really, really careful, so although I agree that we want and need more physicality in the game, there still needs to be a line and unfortunately for Casemiro, there is a strong case to suggest he crossed it with his tackle on Alcaraz on the weekend.

What is the point of keeping Antonio Conte around when it’s obvious he’s going?

Just sack him now. I know Spurs beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 at home on the weekend,…

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