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Updates from the 2pm BST kick-off at the London StadiumHow they stand: the latest Premier League tableGet in touch! You can email Daniel or tweet himOn Sky, they’re talking about Declan Rice, and Gary Neville says he’s good, but perhaps not as good as you’d want for however much he’ll cost this summer. I think that’s fair – I love him as a bloke “such a leader of men,” insights James Redknapp – but I’m not sure he’s one of the best around. He might develop into that, but I don’t think he’s as good as Rodri, Casemiro and Partey, the division’s best in his position, and I’m not sure he can get to their level.As for Southampton, I imagine they’ll be looking to do something similar, given their 4-4-2 system. They won’t dominate the ball, I don’t think, but with two strikers will want to get ball in behind and into the box. Continue reading...