Main news from English football on October 21th 2024

On the day when Slot said Liverpool 'showed up' to beat Chelsea challenge, Man Utd's Ten Hag relished Europa League clash with Mourinho and Man Utd's Leny Yoro returned to individual training. Meanwhile, it was reported that Man Utd and Chelsea were battling for Barca defender Araujo, Chelsea wonderkid Estevao broke Neymar record, West Ham midfielder Carlos Soler eyed Valencia return and Virgil van Dijk talked to 'right people' over Liverpool contract. Elsewhere, ex-Man Utd star urged Arsenal not to make injury excuses, Unai Emery said he wants to 'break barriers' at transformed Villa and Arteta urged Arsenal to use Bournemouth 'pain' against Shakhtar.