James: A lack of quality in the attacking third, specifically Mavididi, and a costly mistake at the back by James Justin resulted in another defeat. The rot has now carried through into another year. A new right-back, winger and striker are urgently needed in January, otherwise the Championship and the dark abyss beckons.

Ross Barkley and Leon Bailey were on target for Unai Emery’s side, who were without Morgan Rogers and Jhon Duran

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