Following Arsenal's thrashing of Huddersfield, Arsene Wenger had some comments about Mesut Ozil that left the FC crew scratching their heads. Arsene Wenger has no fears that rumours linking Mesut Ozil to Man United will have any impact on the German's performances.
Friday's latest stories from the world of football in ESPN FC's What's Trending ...
PREMIER LEAGUE: The Premier League will witness its first "billion-pound game" on Saturday when Manchester United visit Arsenal, according to financial analysts Vysyble.
- November saw Manchester City run their Premier League winning streak to 12 and a bunch of old managerial faces end up in new, struggling places, writes Adam Hurrey.
- Arsene Wenger vs. Jose Mourinho: Which manager will be victorious on Saturday? ESPN FC ask our club bloggers.
MAN UNITED: Marcos Rojo is one of the "top five" central defenders in the world when he is in form, according to Manchester United teammate Ander Herrera.
- Gareth Southgate says he empathises with Jose Mourinho's issues regarding how England handled an injured Phil Jones during the most recent international break, but added he trusts his medical team to make the right calls.
- Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been absent in three of United's last four games with Arsenal and former Jose Mourinho favourite Mesut Ozil up next, writes Richard Jolly.
- Transfer Talk: Luke Shaw finally leaving Manchester United and Barcelona target Premier League trio.
WATCH: When will Jose Mourinho lose patience with Romelu Lukaku?
ARSENAL: Arsene Wenger confirmed Alexandre Lacazette will miss Saturday's Premier League clash against Manchester United with the groin injury he suffered during Wednesday's 5-0 win over Huddersfield.
WATCH: Can Arsenal keep up impressive home form?Can Arsenal keep up impressive home form?
WORLD CUP: No Groups of Death; rankings rule -- Gabriele Marcotti runs through what to expect at the World Cup draw.
- Don't try picking a World Cup winner. Just sit back and enjoy the show, writes Simon Kuper.
- When the lights go down at the State Kremlin Palace on Friday it will signal the start of a show that has been more than 12 months in the making, writes Nick Ames.
- With the World Cup draw set to take place in Moscow on Friday, FIFA have produced a video to congratulate each nation on making it to Russia.
ENGLAND: Marcus Rashford will be among the millions watching Friday's draw for a World Cup the forward believes Gareth Southgate's England will be well-equipped to compete in.
- England's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks believes Jack Butland is the best man to wear the No. 1 jersey for the Three Lions at Russia 2018 next summer.
EVERTON: Sam Allardyce has been hired as the club's new manager, a day after he watched the 4-0 win over West Ham United from the stands.
- Everton fans may take exception to Sam Allardyce's playing style but he is the one option that virtually guarantees safety and security, writes Mark Ogden.
- There were flashes of the Wayne Rooney of old on Wednesday night with a spectacular hat trick in Everton's the win over woeful West Ham, writes Luke O'Farrell.
MAN CITY: Southampton winger Nathan Redmond says Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was "only very complimentary and positive" following their bizarre confrontation at the end of the Premier League clash on Wednesday night.
- Manchester City have won their last three games with goals in the last five minutes and Vincent Kompany says he knows how frustrating it could be for their title rivals.
REAL MADRID: Neymar's father has said it is too early to discuss the prospect of his son joining Real Madrid but stressed that there are no current plans to leave Paris Saint-Germain.
- Keylor Navas is not unsettled by reports that Real Madrid are lining up a bid for Athletic Bilbao's rising star Kepa Arrizabalaga in the winter transfer window.
BARCELONA: Ivan Rakitic has said he would bring Neymar back to Barcelona if he had a magic wand.
- WATCH: Is Barcelona's defence better without Neymar?
PSG: Thomas Meunier hailed teammate Neymar and declared him "worth the money spent on him" after he inspired the lacklustre Ligue 1 leaders to a 2-0 home win over Troyes on Wednesday.
BAYERN MUNICH: Thomas Muller has questioned Bayern Munich's need to sign a backup for Robert Lewandowski, despite the German champions' pursuit of Sandro Wagner.
- Paul Clement has promised Renato Sanches' difficult loan spell at Swansea from Bayern Munich will not be cut short.
LIVERPOOL: Emre Can has insisted that his sole focus remains on Liverpool as he is set to enter the final six months of his current deal at Anfield.
- In style, no player is more important to Liverpool than Sadio Mane, as measured by the Reds' decline whenever he isn't available, writes Steven Kelly.
WATCH: Jurgen Klopp says scoreline doesn't reflect Liverpool's hard work
TOTTENHAM: Mauricio Pochettino has, not for the first time, been forced to defend his book, amid accusations that it has affected his players' focus and form.
- Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that playmaker Christian Eriksen is mentally fatigued but said tiredness is not to blame for Tottenham's slump.
- The situation is critical at Tottenham and although Mauricio Pochettino is unsure what to do, it's clear some medium and long term change is needed, writes John Crace.
- - Dele Alli is struggling, Harry Kane doesn't look fit and Toby Alderweireld is missed. But Mauricio Pochettino still has an excellent team, writes Iain Macintosh.
CHELSEA: Antonio Conte has been charged with misconduct following his dismissal against Swansea on Wednesday, the Football Association announced.
- He may have delivered a European trophy but don't expect Rafa Benitez to get a warm reception when Newcastle face Chelsea this weekend, writes Phil Lythell.
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