Erik ten Hag faces mounting pressure at Manchester United as they prepare to host Liverpool at Old Trafford, with United's defense and late-game collapses raising concerns despite financial backing in the transfer market. In contrast, Liverpool under new manager Arne Slot has shown promising signs with fast-paced and fluid play, exemplified by their recent victory over Brentford. Both Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United have had identical league starts and will rotate squads for their EFL Cup clash, with Newcastle aiming for a cup run and Forest seeking to avoid relegation battles. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has confirmed key player Sandro Tonali's return and emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong squad amidst transfer speculations.