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Episode 4 of Saved by the Bellerin considers Arsenal's start at the first international break.   How was the club able to navigate the first month of the Premier League season?  What didn't go right at Anfield?  Were expectations realistic facing Liverpool after a promising 2-0 start to the season?  How can we assess the 2-2 draw with Tottenham?  Was it a glass half full result, after falling behind 2-0 after 38 minutes?   Was a glass half empty result, given the continued defensive mistakes and several missed opportunities for an outright win in the final 15? Has youngster Mateo Guendouzi forced his way into Emery's starting lineup after a career-best performance against Spurs?   In the second segment, Dean and Rafael welcome former Arsenal and Turkish National Team player Omer Riza, who currently is an assistant manager at Watford and manager for England's Under 16 squad.  Omer recounts his career and lists the managers who have influenced him the most as a player and as a manager.  He gives his review of A