John Bennett
BBC Final Score reporter at Molineux

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It’s all eyes on Matheus Cunha here today. Not only has he been linked by the media as one of the forwards Arsenal might be interested in signing in this transfer window, but it’s also the first time he’s in the side since the Wolves manager criticised his body language against Chelsea.

He looks enthusiastic enough in the pre-match warm up in the Wolverhampton sunshine and you wonder how he’ll react to all the scrutiny on him today?

Meanwhile, Arsenal fans have been discussing the double-edged sword of the team news. Celebrating William Saliba’s return but rueing Martin Odegaard’s absence.

There’s a lot of responsibility on teenager Ethan Nwaneri to be the creative spark. Look out for set-pieces today though; Wolves have the worst defensive record from corners this season and Arsenal have the best attacking record from corners.

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John Steven: As a Hammer, I will always be grateful for the conference league win which David Moyes delivered.

Theo Walcott
Former Southampton forward on BBC Radio 5 Live

I was advocating for Russell Martin to keep his job.

It was his first experience as a Premier League manager and you always come back with unfinished business.

Southampton now have to settle for the fact that they're going down.

I'll come out of retirement if they stay up.

Ray Hunt
Southampton fan writer

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It is 18 Premier League defeats now this season.

There are signs Ivan Juric is turning things around. The team looks sharper, and has more energy and intensity.

But time is running out, which begs the question: did Sport Republic wait too long to sack Russell Martin?

I think the answer is even clearer now.

Peter: I have never understood how people slate David Moyes. Apart from Man Utd, he’s done a cracking job in managing teams in the Premier League.

Mandeep Sanghera
BBC Sport

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is making his 300th appearance for the club in a season in which he has again shown his worth to the Reds.

The 33-year-old centre-back has played every minute of his side's 21 games in the top flight as well as their seven outings in the Champions League.

And, while Van Dijk - along with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah - is out of contract in the summer, his commitment, leadership and defensive qualities have been clear to see and make him so important to Slot.

Nolte81: Everyone thinks it's just simple going out buying a player, you have to take into account the way the manager likes his players to be. It's not as simple as sign so and so and shove him upfront.

Bournemouth

Will Bournemouth be playing in Europe next season?

After an encouraging debut season in English football last season, Andoni Iraola has taken Bournemouth to another level this term.

Cherries fans might have to dust off their passports with their team seventh in the Premier League, just three points off the top four.

They face another of this season's surprise packages Nottingham Forest today.

BBC Sport analyses why Bournemouth have been so good this season.

Glenn Murray
Former Brighton striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

Looking at Bournemouth’s side they have six to seven starters out injured and they’re still playing the same way.

That goes down to Andoni Iraola's coaching techniques. I think he is exceptional, especially tactically.

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Ian Kennedy
Reporter, BBC Radio Merseyside Sport

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If there is one Liverpool player who deserves perhaps more credit than he gets, it is probably Ryan Gravenberch. The Dutchman has been outstanding all season.

It has been a huge bonus for Liverpool because in the summer this was the position that everyone thought would have to be filled by a new signing - most notably Martin Zubimendi - but Gravenberch was there all along.

From that first game away at Ipswich, he has been the solution, and you cannot imagine anyone else playing there now. There is a calmness about his play, which sometimes goes unnoticed, but his impact has been immense.

Someone else who has been improving as the season has gone on is Dominik Szoboszlai. He struggled at times last season, but has been putting in some good consistent performances of late.

He too is a key part of that Reds' engine room.

BBC Radio 5 Live

Former Scotland winger Pat Nevin is alongside commentator Ian Dennis for Wolves against Arsenal on 5 Live from 15:00 GMT.

Then it's up to Manchester for City against Chelsea at 17:30. John Murray and ex-City midfielder Michael Brown will be in position at Etihad Stadium for that one.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at The Vitality Stadium

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Real anticipation around The Vitality Stadium for a game that has a big claim to be the Premier League's game of the day.

Bournemouth are on a club record run of 10 games unbeaten in the Premier League, while Nottingham Forest have put themselves at the edge of the title chase, winning seven of their last eight league games to lie third, six points behind leaders Liverpool.

If this game delivers on what it promises, we will be in for a treat here on the south coast.

Newcastle United

Alexander Isak to Arsenal?

The Newcastle forward is one of the hottest players in the Premier League right now, with 15 goals and five assists in 20 top-flight appearances this season.

Surely Newcastle would not allow their prize asset to leave in January.

How much would the Gunners have to cough up?

£100m? More?

Theo Walcott
Former Arsenal forward on BBC Radio 5 Live

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There's an opportunity for a player to come in and put pressure on Kai Havertz.

Havertz does loads of things that some players can't do, but Arsenal need that different option.

Alexander Isak is the one, I don't know who else they could look at in this moment.

It has gripped millions for the past three weeks but the cloak and dagger BBC reality show The Traitors is over for another season.

Who won? Watch the series finale on the iPlayer.

If you're missing it already then why not take part in our our Traitors-inspired football quiz?

As always, there's a twist. Rather than finding one traitor, for every question we want you to find THREE faithfuls.

Play here.

Leaders Liverpool start the weekend with a six-point cushion - and a game in hand. Newcastle will move into the top four if they win at bottom club Southampton - if only for a few hours - before Manchester City host Chelsea in the late kick-off.

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R812: David Moyes would have served Manchester United well had they had more patience, always a poisoned chalice to replace Sir Alex Ferguson.

Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport football news reporter

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Everton manager David Moyes says taking charge of his 700th Premier League game is an "incredible" achievement.

The Scotsman is into his second spell as Toffees boss and has also managed West Ham United twice, as well as having short spells at Manchester United and Sunderland.

He will become only the third manager to reach the landmark after Frenchman Arsene Wenger at Arsenal (828 games) and compatriot Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford (810).

Moyes said: "It's incredible really. When you start out, I don't think you ever believe you will become a Premier League manager but to get 700 games behind me is a fair achievement, I am very pleased.

"There's two great managers ahead of me in Arsene and Alex. I don't think I'll be making their numbers, that's for sure."