A scary Alexander Isak issue, the punditry duo who outshone struggling Wayne Rooney and who from Man United's 'spine' is still on the beach? IAN LADYMAN on My Football Weekend

Ian Ladyman's column reflects on the weekend's football action, highlighting concerns over Newcastle striker Alexander Isak's penalty-taking confidence after he did not step up to take a late spot-kick won by Liverpool in the 96th minute, despite previously being a penalty taker at his former club. The column also touches on punditry performances and Manchester United's squad situation heading into the season. Wayne Rooney's struggles in a punditry role are noted, with another duo reportedly outshining him.