Premier League news LIVE: Erling Haaland latest and injury updates from today’s press conferences

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard and Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana are set to be fit as the Premier League returns from the November international break this weekend.

All three players withdrew or were absent from their international squads over the past fortnight but are set to be available for their respective fixtures. Haaland was considered to be an injury doubt after picking up a knock in Norway’s friendly win against the Faroe Islands, but Pep Guardiola is hopeful he will be ready to face Liverpool in Saturday’s top-of-the table clash.

The battle between Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp kicks off when should be a fascinating run of fixtures leading up to Christmas and beyond. Along with the fight for first place, there’s the battle for fourth with Aston Villa, Manchester United, Newcastle and Brighton all chasing down Tottenham who currently sit in the final Champions League place. Villa face Spurs this weekend while United host Everton.

Speaking of the Toffees, they are once again in the midst of a relegation battle having been deducted 10-points for breaking the Premier League’s financial rules. The deduction sees them drop down to 19th above Burnley, and puts them two points away from safety.

Follow along for the latest updates and injury news from the Premier League:

Premier League news LIVE: Updates from today’s press conferences

• Premier League returns this weekend after international break

• Manchester City vs Liverpool kicks off this weekend’s fixtures

• Erling Haaland trained with niggles but could play against Liverpool

• ‘City are the strongest team in the world’ says Klopp

• Arteta gives update on Odegaard, Jesus and White

• Erik ten Hag reveals Andre Onana and Luke Shaw injury update

• Mauricio Pochettino provides Chelsea injury updates on Christopher Nkunku and Romeo Lavia

Rodrigo Bentancur return eases Tottenham’s injury crisis

15:52 , Mike Jones

Ange Postecoglou is excited to see Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur close to his best again amid a growing injury crisis at the club.

Spurs host Aston Villa on Sunday with at least nine first-team players ruled out and Pape Sarr a doubt after he returned with a knock from international duty with Senegal.

A much-needed positive for the Australian is the return to fitness of Bentancur, who made his first competitive start in nine months in Uruguay’s 3-0 win over Bolivia on Tuesday after a serious knee injury.

Rodrigo Bentancur return eases Tottenham’s injury crisis

Pochettino on facing Newcastle

15:45 , Mike Jones

“We have a team that is going to be really strong and tough, it is a team that has built for the Champions League which is our aim for next season. Which is why it is going to be tough.”

Ten Hag on attacking reinforcements

15:38 , Mike Jones

“Our players are able to score goals. They’ve shown it already. Rashy [Marcus Rashford] scored 30 goals last season, Rasmus [Hojlund] has scored five Champions League goals.

“Not many players across Europe can deliver that. So our players are capable of scoring goals and there will come a point when they will.

“As a group, we’re ranked fifth in the Premier League for creating chances so the players need to step up and deal with the pressures.”

Klopp on MacAllister playing as a holding midfielder

15:30 , Mike Jones

“I do not know the line-up [for the game versus Man City] in this moment, I have to talk to a lot of people before I make that,” said Jurgen Klopp when addressing his plans for the weekend.

“I understand from the outside world it is all about a player in this position, or this position, but in the end it is all about how the whole team is set up.

“So is Macca a natural-born No 6? No. Did football develop in the last year in directions we could never imagine before? Yes. Does that mean then that a player like Macca can play as a No 6? Definitely it depends on how the whole team defends.

“That is it, easy as that. And if we do that properly, then you have an incredible, extra, player in a central position who finds passes and is a forward-thinking player.

“Do you want someone there who is just knocking players down and when he is in possession he thinks, ‘it’s not my job, give me a break’?

“It is not that easy. I like him there a lot to be honest and we as a team can benefit a lot from it if we make sure we have a really compact formation and that is what we need, especially tomorrow.”

Moyes on Burnley’s relegation battle

15:22 , Mike Jones

David Moyes guided West Ham clear of relegation last season and knows the position that Burnley boss Vincent Kompany is in. The Clarets are bottom of the Premier League table with just one win so far.

“It’s incredibly tough to battle against relegation. It’s a really difficult job,” said Moyes.

“There’s a lot of stress and worry with it because you’re desperate to get away from the bottom end of the table. It’s not something I’ve ever enjoyed or want to do again if I can help it.”

Klopp on Liverpool’s title challenge

15:17 , Mike Jones

“We are not perfect, we saw that, the last Premier League game, was ours to lose,” said Klopp when asked if Liverpool could win the Premier League.

“We were not good there, I made a lot of changes, it was really on my responsibility but still we were not good against Luton, we could’ve won the game.

“A lot of games we were good and deserved what we got. With 10 men we were outstanding, these kind of things are all us. It’s not a test on how close we get to City, it’s just a really super exciting game, I would watch it wherever on the planet.

“We have to prepare for it properly and we know we have to be at our best to get a chance. We will see.”

Moyes provides injury updates on Bowen and Antonio

15:13 , Mike Jones

Jarrod Bowen suffered a knee problem on international duty with England but West Ham manager David Moyes has not ruled out the forward being involved at Burnley on Saturday.

“We hope Jarrod will be available tomorrow against Burnley but we will make a decision on that tomorrow,” said the Hammers boss.

Moyes added: “Michail [Antonio] has got a small injury. It’s not serious, it will probably keep him out for a couple of weeks. I think, give or take, two weeks. I don’t want to nail down an exact time span but about that long.”

Pochettino on Cole Palmer

15:09 , Mike Jones

“We were talking in the last few weeks in how we need to keep our players at their best,” said Mauricio Pochettino whe sepaking about the impact of Cole Palmer on Chelsea’s form.

“We need to push them every day to keep them outside of their comfortable zone. To push him and players every day in their uncomfortable zone.

“That’s why we sign him as we really believe in him.

“Man City won the Premier League and Champions League and it’s never easy when they win that. Maybe its easier for him to settle here.”

Pochettino on Nkunku and James

15:05 , Mike Jones

Mauricio Pochettino spoke about Christopher Nkunku finding his way into the Chelsea starting XI once he is fit and said: “He is going to find massive competition as his team-mates are ahead of him over the last four months. He needs to find his best form and level to compete with those players.

“In Chelsea the expectation is always maximum. But we all need to understand with the injury he is going to need time and we need to be patient with him.

“He needs not only to recover but learn the league and culture. So it will take time to perform in his space.”

The Chelsea boss also addressed Reece James’ fitness adding: “He is doing well and improving every day. We hope he can cope with 90 minutes.”

Ten Hag on atmosphere at Goodison Park

15:01 , Mike Jones

“We will step forward in that [these environments]. This season we have made good steps with our away form and we have a strong belief. We know what we have to do to have the platform to win games.”

Dyche on Everton’s siege mentality

14:57 , Mike Jones

“I’ve always believed the final league table is the truth of the season. I’m not going to change that,” said Sean Dyche when continuing to speak about the points deduction.

“I’ve told the lads it changes the viewpoint but it doesn’t change what we’re doing. It enhances what we’re doing. We have to go harder and stronger and longer. They are the rules of football.”

Klopp on Mo Salah

14:53 , Mike Jones

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on Mo Salah’s scoring record for the club and whether he can improve: “Of course he can improve, but that’s all about consistency. We ask for it from him and he expects it from us.

“Of course he can [improve] but its not really about that, it’s about how he gained that experience over the years, that he knows more about the game. Now the experience and dealing with situations, he’s a completely different player.

“It’s really good that his team-mates look up to him and he’s really supportive of them, and having still this desire to score, it makes him who he is and that makes him special. Long may it continue.”

Mohamed Salah ‘a completely different animal’ for Liverpool ahead of facing rivals Man City

14:49 , Mike Jones

Jurgen Klopp has described Mohamed Salah as a “completely different animal” to the player he signed in 2017 and said the Egyptian is determined to improve again.

Salah will bring up 200 goals for Liverpool – a feat only four players have ever achieved – if he scores twice when they face league leaders Manchester City on Saturday.

And the Liverpool manager feels Salah is showing the work ethic to get better, while praising him for the way he has helped his fellow forward Darwin Nunez settle into life at Anfield and form a “pretty special partnership”.

Mohamed Salah ‘a completely different animal’ for Liverpool before Man City clash

Everton team news and injury updates

14:45 , Mike Jones

Everton manager Sean Dyche on team news for Sunday’s match: “Amadou Onana, with his calf, I don’t think it will be right. He’s still sore.

“Ben Godfrey, Seamus Coleman and Michael Keane all played in midweek, that’s good, getting them some minutes.

“When you’ve had a long-term injury, that 90 minutes is the final marker really. It’s good for them to get as many minutes away along with the lads getting minutes on international duty.

“Andre Gomes is back on the grass. He’s had a very frustrating season. He just needs some games.

“And Dele Alli, it’s good to see him back on the grass. We’re still tentative at the moment with the sports science side of things. He’s joined in a couple of warm-ups so he’s just feeling himself back in. It will be really pleasing if we can get him back.”

Klopp on rivalry with Man City

14:41 , Mike Jones

“The rivalry I don’t know, you’ll have to ask people. For us in a sports point of view its one of the difficult games you can play since years, since I’ve been here probably.

“From a football point of view we needed some time to become rivals on the pitch.”

More from Guardiola

14:40 , Mike Jones

Pep Guardiola was asked what punishment Manchester City would need to receive to make him consider his future. He said: “It’s a good question. I will answer when I have the sentence.

“You’re questioning me like we have been punished. At the moment we are innocent. I know people want it. I feel it. But wait and see, when the sentence is done and after I will sit and explain.

“There is more chance I will stay if we are in League One than if we win the Champions League.

“It’s two different cases, it’s not the same. One of them is longer, it’s more complicated. Wait. After the sentence, I will answer the questions.”

Guardiola address City’s 115 charges from the Premier League

14:37 , Mike Jones

Man City boss Pep Guardiola was asked about Everton’s points deduction and what that could mean for his team in regards to their 115 charges:

“Why should I not believe? It’s the lawyers to make the defence in front of the judge,” he said, “I didn’t change my opinion, we wait and after we accept the resolutions.

“I’m not going to say one word about Everton because I don’t know the reality of what happened. They are two completely different cases. I know people are saying why don’t City go to the Conference but let’s wait.

“It’s two different cases, it’s not the same. One of them is longer, it’s more complicated.”

Everton boss Sean Dyche on the 10-point deduction

14:33 , Mike Jones

Everton manager Sean Dyche addressed his teams points deduction straight away in his pre match press conferenc saying:

“I think like everyone in these parts is, we’re shocked. Seemingly the wave of noise after that was most people in football were shocked.

“The enomority of it. Disproportinate is a word that has been used by the club.

“Obviously we’re going to feel aggrieved by that. On the other hand it doesn’t change the focus. The focus since I’ve been here has been about sorting things out on the pitch.

“Getting the team to win, getting the team to feel different, performances to be different. We were obviously on the right lines for that and delivering strong performances I felt.

“This has given us a push backwards to come forwards again. The job hasn’t changed for me. It’s obviously made it a bit more difficult until the appeal of course.”

Dyche then said that the team was determined to make things right on the pitch adding: “I spoke to the group and said ‘look the league table is a thing’. I don’t change my story often, I’ve always believed the final league table is the truth of the season. I’m not going to change that now.

“It changes the viewpoint but it doesn’t change what we’re doing. In fact it enhances what we’re doing. We’ve just got to go harder for longer and stronger. This is what it is.

“It’s been more about refocus than anything. The group have been really good I must say. The characters we’ve got. Seamus Coleman is a good voice. Ashley Young has excellent experience. James Tarkowski, Jordan Pickford, all the senior boys are rallying.

“It is what it is, let’s get on with it. There have been plenty of challenges since I’ve got here. This is the next one.”

Klopp on players returning from international break

14:29 , Mike Jones

“We have 12 different players, they all came back from the international break,” said Klopp when speaking about his team selection to face Man City.

“The decision to play players, I will have to wait until training. I can talk to them, figure out who is ready to start and who is better to bring on [later in the game].

“They’ve all, nearly all, had a good international break. You want to use them as often as possible. But if its possible, I don’t know at the moment.”

Postecoglou on January planning

14:27 , Mike Jones

"In terms of January, the planning is well underway with that. Johan (Lange, technical director) has come in and he is leading that in terms of all the background work.

"My involvement won’t ramp up until we get closer to January and understanding exactly what our requirements are. Johan has brought in some people to help him in that area and we’ll work with him when the time’s right."

Erik ten Hag reveals Andre Onana and Luke Shaw injury update

14:23 , Mike Jones

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will have Andre Onana and Luke Shaw available for his side’s Premier League clash with Everton on Sunday.

Shaw has not been available for the Red Devils since Tottenham’s 2-0 win over Ten Hag’s men on 19 August, and has spent the last three months on the sidelines with an unspecified muscle injury.

In his absence, Sergio Reguilon, a loan signing from Spurs has been providing cover, with Diogo Dalot, Victor Lindelof and Sofyan Amrabat also filling in the vacant left-back position.

Erik ten Hag reveals Andre Onana and Luke Shaw injury update

Mauricio Pochettino provides Chelsea injury updates on Christopher Nkunku and Romeo Lavia

14:19 , Mike Jones

Mauricio Pochettino insists Christopher Nkunku is closing in on his Chelsea debut but Newcastle United comes too soon for the French forward.

The Blues signed the former Leipzig star this summer, but a knee injury suffered in pre-season at the start of August has delayed his impact for his new side.

But the Argentine, after securing a win over Tottenham and a thrilling draw with champions Manchester city before the international break, provided an update on Nkunku, Romeo Lavia and Levi Colwill.

Mauricio Pochettino provides Chelsea injury update on Christopher Nkunku

Ten Hag on the return of Luke Shaw

14:17 , Mike Jones

“We can start by talking about his physical qualities, then his technical ability, his leadership. It’s clear,” said Erik ten Hag when asked how important Luke Shaw’s return will be for the team.

“For a long time this season, we didn’t even have a left full-back so we’re happy he’s back. We’ll be more stable with him in the side - I’m sure of that.”

Ten Hag on United’s progess

14:15 , Mike Jones

"Definitely we have seen a turning point,” said Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag when asked if his team had turned a corner into a more positive mindset. We've seen how we deal with certain situations and we've built a foundation.

"We now have a massive month and we head into it with confidence as in the Premier League anyone can beat anyone. There are no easy games.

"Every team will drop points but the last five games, we've won four and that has given us confidence going forward."

No further injury updates from Guardiola

14:11 , Mike Jones

“We have a few problems, the same as many clubs. We will see in the training session and we will see tomorrow at 12.30pm who is available.

“At 6pm I will know for sure which players I will have tomorrow. Always it’s plan A.”

Those were the thoughts of the Manchester City boss who kept his planning for tomorrow’s game close to his chest.

How does City vs Liverpool rivalry compare to Barcelona and Madrid’s?

14:07 , Mike Jones

Pep Guardiola was asked this question about of tomorrow’s big game. He said: “It’s different.

“If you compare it to Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Man City was never in the past 20 to 30 years a contender like Liverpool. But in the last decade, since I’ve been here, Liverpool have been our best rivals.

“This is the reality and of course, we are still there. That’s a big compliment to both Man City and Liverpool. After many, many years we are still there.”

Pep Guardiola ‘hopeful’ Erling Haaland will return from injury to face Liverpool

14:06 , Mike Jones

Pep Guardiola is hopeful Erling Haaland will return for Manchester City against Liverpool after withdrawing from the Norway squad during the international break.

“He’s trained with niggles yesterday, hopefully he can train today and we will see,” Guardiola said.

“We have a few problems, The same as many clubs. We will see in the training session and we will see tomorrow. At 6pm I will know for sure which players I will have tomorrow. Always it’s plan A.”

Pep Guardiola gives Erling Haaland injury update ahead of Liverpool clash

Pep Guardiola on Jurgen Klopp

14:04 , Mike Jones

“We are old friends. We know each other quite well.” Pep Guardiola said of Jurgen Klopp. The managers faced each other in the Bundesliga with Guardiola managing Bayern and Klopp in charge of Borussia Dortmund.

Now the old foes face off in the Premier League as Liverpool travel to Man City this weekend.

“Of course, the time goes forward with Jurgen eight or nine years at Liverpool and it is not the same players since the start.

“He’s rebuilt the team and the idea is similar. Of course, Trent Alexander -Arnold can sometimes play more inside and sometimes outside.

“They have always been our best rivals. They are a top club and a top team. We are looking forward to it.”

Klopp on Man City’s long winning run

14:00 , Mike Jones

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City have won 23 games in a row at home before they take on Liverpool at the Etihad on Saturday. Jurgen Klopp was asked about the streak and replied:

“The longer a run goes, the more likely it will end! It is a tough game, but nothing I can say really makes them weaker.

“Whatever happened last year, or the year before that, is just a memory, nothing else, so we have to be ready for tomorrow. And that is what we try to be and if we are, if we can be really uncomfortable for them, then we have a chance.

“If they feel comfortable in their game, there is no team who can beat them. But if we can change that, there is a chance. Then we have to take it on top of that...

“It feels we are a bit closer, but on match days, you have to win the decisive battles on the pitch.”

‘Man City is a big one’ says Klopp

13:56 , Mike Jones

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp spoke about the challenge of facing Manchester City and says they have been the strongest team in the world for years.

He said: "Saturday is a big one, no doubt, against the strongest team in the world for the last years. That is a massive task for each football team in the world and for us as well, but we will give it a try anyway."

Klopp on Liverpool’s defeat to City last season

13:53 , Mike Jones

When Liverpool took on Manchester City at the Etihad last year they fell to a 4-1 defeat in a result that summed up to differences between the sides in 2022/23.

This year’s competition is a closer affair and Klopp isn’t keen on looking back at that defeat.

"I can’t remember the line-up last season and I do not want to compare, we had to improve from last season, that was clear,” said the Liverpool boss.

"I actually think we would have improved even without the changes as last season was just not good enough, it was not ourselves. We had to make changes and we did that.

"So far it looks like we brought in good players and now we have to make sure we bring that consistency on the pitch."

Guardiola gives aon update on Haaland’s fitness

13:52 , Mike Jones

Man City boss Pep Guardiola is also giving a press conference right now and provided an update on Erling Haaland’s fitness:

“Erling Haaland trained yesterday with some niggles, but yes [he could be fit], today is the last training session and hopefully he can be part of that.”

Ten Hag’s update on Shaw and Onana

13:49 , Mike Jones

Man Utd boss Erik Ten Hag issued his injury updates and feels confident that Andre Onana and Luke Shaw will be fit to feature against Everton.

He said: “Andre [Onana] is OK. He’s been in training today and I think he is good. With Rasmus [Hojlund] I feel it is a close finish.

“He’s training and he’s outside making good steps. We have to wait until tomorrow before making a final decision. Luke Shaw will be available on Sunday and will be in the squad.”

Postecoglou on Spurs’ back-to-back defeats

13:45 , Mike Jones

Ange Postecoglou won’t change his style of play despite Tottenham slipping to back-to-back defeats just before the international break.

“The last two results haven’t been great but I guess my point is, as I’ve said all along, we’re at the beginning of trying to build something.” he said,

“It’s always important wherever I’ve been that in the early stages, you stay really focused on that and the kind of football we want to play and not allow short-term results, good or bad, to influence how you’re going.

“People will always question and scrutinise our approach, I understand that. It’s not really about me to try and convince people about what we’re going to do, it’s more about internally, the players and staff, staying on course.”

‘Injuries bring opportunities for others’ says Postecoglou

13:41 , Mike Jones

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou spoke about the issues facing his squad at present but admits that absences create opportunities for other players.

“The back four is the major issue for us at the moment.” he said, “We’re really low on depth there, midfield as well. That’s just the period we’re going through at the moment.

“We’ve got a lot of absences, our numbers are down, but it’s also a time when other guys get an opportunity.

“In this early phase, it’s about trying to expose as many people as we can to see how we cope playing our football under stress when there are changes and against different types of opposition.”

Andre Onana fit to face Everton

13:37 , Mike Jones

Manchester United’s main goalkeeper will be fit to face Everton this weekend despite suffering a groin injury on international duty for Cameroon.

Luke Shaw returned to training for the first time in three months on Wednesday ane is going to be included in the squad that will travel to Goodison Park.

Striker Rasmus Hojlund and midfielder Christian Eriksen are also doubts after picking up injuries in the 1-0 win over Luton before the international break but will be assessed before the match.

United remain without Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro, Jonny Evans and Tyrell Malacia.

Ange Postecoglou on Spurs’ injuries

13:34 , Mike Jones

Tottenham manager, Ange Postecoglou, gave an update on his squad’s injury problems and says that Pape Sarr will be assessed before this weekend’s game.

He said: “Micky (Van de Ven) and Madders have no real update, the same as a few weeks back.

“We had a couple of issues out of the international break. Ash Phillips picked up an ankle injury with the England team, he’s out for a little while. We’re still assessing it but it’s at least probably a month.

“We’re just checking on Pape Sarr who has got a bit of an issue coming back from the national team. He didn’t train today, we’ll see how he is tomorrow.

“Aside from that, (Yves) Bissouma is suspended but we’ll get Destiny (Udogie) back. Everyone else is ok.”

Guardiola vs Klopp

13:28 , Mike Jones

Pep Guardiola takes on Jurgen Klopp in the first match of the Premier League’s return as Manchester City host Liverpool in tomorrow’s early kick off.

The two bosses have faced each other more than they’ve faced any other manager in their careers.

Klopp’s 11 wins is the most any manager has managed against Guardiola.

Guardiola’s 10 victories against the German is the most any manager has recorded against Klopp.

Wolves’ injury updates

13:25 , Mike Jones

Wolves have injury concerns ahead of their journey down to London to face Fulham but Gary O’Neill largely has fully-fit squad to select from.

Craig Dawson is ruled out through suspension after he collected his fifth yellow card of the season in the last-gasp win over Tottenham while Joseph Hodge (shoulder) remains sidelined alongside Nathan Fraser (quad).

Matt Doherty and Mario Lemina are could feature.

Alexis Mac Allister’s performance could be key against Man City

13:19 , Mike Jones

Former Liverpool midfielder Jan Molby believes the performance of Alexis Mac Allister could be crucial in the top-of-the-table clash with Manchester City.

While the two teams are generally well-matched in most positions, the hosts boast Rodri, who is regarded as the world’s best in the holding role, while Jurgen Klopp has had to field Mac Allister as a makeshift number six.

It is an unfamiliar position for the Argentina World Cup winner, who is more effective in a slightly more advanced role, but he has been asked to do a job as Liverpool’s all-new midfield still takes shape after a summer overhaul.

Alexis Mac Allister’s performance could be key against Man City – Jan Molby

Arteta responds to reaching 200 games as Arsenal manager with best winning record

13:12 , Mike Jones

Mikel Arteta will reach 200 games as Arsenal manager with the best winning record in the club’s history.

The Premier League match between Brentford and Arsenal on Saturday 25 November will be the Spaniard’s 200th in charge of the north London club.

Eddie Howe sees no benefit to Newcastle over loans between associated clubs

13:05 , Mike Jones

Eddie Howe has insisted the decision not to introduce a ban which could have prevented Newcastle from loaning players from Saudi clubs is no great advantage to them.

Premier League clubs this week voted against a move to stop members drafting in players on temporary deals from associated clubs – those who share owners – which had been interpreted as a bid to thwart the Magpies, who had been linked with a January move for Al-Hilal’s Ruben Neves.

Newcastle are 80 per cent owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which also has controlling stakes in four Saudi Pro League clubs including Neves’ employers, and the decision means in theory that they could sign loan deals to bolster their squad in the midst of an injury crisis.

Eddie Howe sees no benefit to Newcastle over loans between associated clubs

Kompany on Burnley’s desire to win

12:58 , Mike Jones

After a tough start to the season, Burnley’s next two fixtures are matches against West Ham and Sheffield United, which bey any metric, are games the Clarets boss Vincent Kompany will have targeted to win.

He was asked if that gives his team extra desperation to start picking up points to which replied: “I hope that being desperate to win is something you always have.

“I don’t feel you can ever go into a game not being fully committed to winning. I’d like to think that is something that really lives in this club.

“The league has been tough for us. It’s just not been easy, whether we’ve played well or had games against teams that are stronger than us. It’s always been a case of adapting to this level.

“I’ve seen signs in the team where I’d like to think the team is really looking forward to games ahead.”

Arteta on facing Brentford

12:52 , Mike Jones

“Two years ago we had a really tough start to the campaign there,” sai Mikel Arteta when previewing Arsenal’s match against Brentford tomorrow.

“We have learnt from that, they are a really tough opponent and it’s a really difficult place to go to. They make it extremely difficult, they are really effective, they are well coached and it will be a tough match.

“With Thomas (Frank), the coaching staff and the club, they are one of the best run clubs in the league.

“I’ve followed them for many years and the things they do with their structure and process alongside their vision is incredible to achieve what they have so credit to them.

“They have achieved to get to this level and have maintained it with so many demands as well.”

Jamie Carragher explains how new Trent Alexander-Arnold role can leave Liverpool vulnerable

12:45 , Mike Jones

Jamie Carragher believes Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool face a ‘tactical puzzle’ when they travel to Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday.

Liverpool head into the game just one point behind City in the table, but in their last domestic away match, the Reds were fortunate to leave Luton with a point, and cannot afford the same fallibility in Manchester.

On 1 April 2023, City ran out 4-1 winners as Julian Alvarez and Jack Grealish devastated Liverpool in an ultimate display of their class and superiority, but at that point they were also 22 points better off in the table and hunting down Arsenal and yet another league title.

Jamie Carragher explains Trent Alexander-Arnold role can leave Liverpool vulnerable

Man Utd forward Rasmus Hojlund in race to be fit to face Everton

12:37 , Mike Jones

Rasmus Hojlund has not been ruled out of Manchester United’s Premier League game at Everton on Sunday, but Christian Eriksen will play no part.

United boss Erik ten Hag has issued an injury update on the Denmark pair, who missed out for their country during the international break.

Hojlund (muscle strain) and Eriksen (knee) both sustained injuries in United’s previous top-flight fixture, a 1-0 home win against Luton on November 11.

Man Utd forward Rasmus Hojlund in race to be fit to face Everton

‘A win would be massive for the fans’ says Vincent Kompany

12:30 , Mike Jones

Vincent Kompany’s Burnley has lost 10 of their 12 matches since being promoted to the Premier and although the manager has been pleased with some of their performances this season he says that a win against West Ham would go down brilliantly with the fans.

“For the fans and for the surrounding of the club, I can absolutely imagine a win would be massive and would mean so much,” Kompany said.

“But I can’t be here and preach when we lose that we stay calm and we don’t get too emotional but then when we win it’s a carnival. I’ve got the same approach.

“If we win, it will be like any game, there will be things you’ve done well and things you need to improve upon. If you lose it’s the same approach.

“The main thing is to have that belief. If you go through your career or life as a professional athlete and you depend on confidence you’re fooling yourself and you’ll never achieve anything.

“You have to build your own confidence through the right habits and the right behaviour at work and that will remain at the forefront whatever the result.”

Steve Cooper eyeing up strong performance against Brighton

12:23 , Mike Jones

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper wants to continue his side’s solid start to the season when his team take on Brighton on Saturday.

Forest have taken 13 points from their opening 12 games but Cooper feels they could be even better off.

“I’m sitting here now knowing that we could and should have more points and we missed a couple of good opportunities to take points, but I also know that this time last season we were bottom of the league,” he said at his pre-match press conference.

“Let’s have the motivation to keep trying to improve and pick up more points than what we might have done last season, but also don’t get too carried away and lose sight of where we’ve come from and where we’re at.

“We’ve got to be ready, they’ve got some really good players playing in the brand of football they play and we are aware of that, but we want the most influencing factor of the game to be on our contribution and on what we do.

“If we’re trying to become something and be a certain way, it’s on us to do that and you only do that by sticking to a set of principles week in, week out.”

Premier League risks losing Champions League place after Man Utd and Newcastle form

12:17 , Mike Jones

The Premier League would be at risk of missing out on an extra Champions League place next season should Manchester United and Newcastle United fail to make it out of the group stages of this year’s competition.

The group stages of the Champions League are changing next season with the introduction of a ‘Swiss-style’ format, while four additional teams will be added to take the number of clubs to 36.

That means there will be four extra places up for grabs, with Uefa awarding two of them to the countries who collectively performed best in Europe in the previous season.

Premier League risks losing Champions League place after poor form

How the Farhad Moshiri era left Everton languishing on the brink of ruin

12:10 , Mike Jones

It was the sort of comment that might have been made in recent seasons when Everton were found in the relegation zone. “The position Everton finds itself in is of its own making,” came the damning conclusion. Except that this was the independent commission’s verdict on their financial position, referencing losses that topped £300m in three years and – crucially – where they were deemed to have lost £124.5m under the Premier League’s Profit & Sustainability rules, £19.5m more than permitted.

Deducted 10 points as a punishment, the position Everton find themselves in now is 19th, level on points with bottom club Burnley. Privately, Sean Dyche may note they are still above his former employers, even though Vincent Kompany has spent the kind of sums he was never afforded. If 38 points became a footballing cliché, a byword for safety, Everton, who only actually mustered 36 last season, may have to target 48 this year.

How the Farhad Moshiri era left Everton languishing on the brink of ruin

Football rumours: Manchester United begin hunt for Raphael Varane successor

12:03 , Mike Jones

Manchester United are keen to add reinforcements at centre-back with 23-year-old French defender Jean-Clair Todibo and Portuguese defender Goncalo Inacio, 22, reportedly on their list.

They are seen as ideal replacements for Raphael Varane, according to The Sun.

Manchester United ‘identify candidates’ for Raphael Varane successor

Burnley boss Kompany responds to Everton points deduction with clubs now level on points

11:56 , Mike Jones

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has responded to Everton’s 10-point deduction.

The Toffees are now level on points with Kompany’s side, but the Clarets remain bottom of the Premier League with an inferior goal difference.

“I tend not to pay attention to anything I can’t control and it’s not something I can control,” the Belgian coach said, when asked for his thoughts on the sanction.

What Everton’s points deduction means for the Premier League, Man City and Chelsea

11:49 , Mike Jones

The scale of Everton’s 10-point deduction has shocked football in a way that is felt beyond Goodison Park. Even figures from other clubs were stunned as they went through the 41 pages of the judgment for breaches of profit and sustainability rules. Part of that is that there was no precedent for this; the Premier League had never done anything like it.

That is why many in the rest of world football are watching just as keenly. Over the last few years, a constant refrain in the highest-level boardrooms has been the following: “Something must be done about the power of the Premier League.”

A fair question is now whether something big is going to change because the Premier League itself has finally done something.

What Everton ruling means for the Premier League, Man City and Chelsea

Hojlund could feature against Everton

11:42 , Mike Jones

Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag, says Rasmus Hojlund could be in contention to make the squad for Sunday’s trip to Everton.

Hojlund was not involved with Denmark’s squad this month after being injured during United’s 1-0 Premier League win over Luton Town.

Ten Hag said: “Rasmus Hojlund, not too bad. Everton will be a close finish but we’re working on that. We’re not sure if he can make that but, hopefully, in the next week, he will return to the squad.”

Mikel Arteta vows to maintain referee stance despite FA charge

11:35 , Mike Jones

Mikel Arteta insists he will continue to speak freely on refereeing decisions despite being handed a Football Association charge for comments he made after Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat at Newcastle.

The Gunners boss labelled VAR’s decision to not overturn Anthony Gordon’s 64th minute winner “an absolute disgrace”.

Arteta, who said that he has submitted observations he made during the match to the FA, highlighted the importance of freedom of speech and believes communication is key if the standards of refereeing are to improve.

Mikel Arteta vows to maintain referee stance despite FA charge

Chelsea’s attack is close to catching fire — now a forgotten signing can ignite it

11:28 , Mike Jones

Three wins from ten games and just 13 goals scored. Rewind almost a month and the Premier League campaign had started in bleak fashion for Chelsea; the critics were loud from some sections over Mauricio Pochettino’s lack of quick impact, highlighted all the more by Ange Postecoglou doing exactly that a few miles further north.

Yet even with a misfiring front line, there had occasionally been hints of what this team could be: the beginnings of partnerships, a few players starting to settle, standing out, finding their form. In a team which has been ripped up and effectively started anew through the last year, cohesion between individuals is everything to rebuilding a style and a successful approach. Pochettino has been hampered there, too, by injuries and absences, imbalances and those who arrived before him not finding the level hoped of them.

Now, two matches later and with eight goals scored across them - including four in that chaotic, eternally watchable draw with Man City just prior to the international break - there is not just intangible reason for optimism, but quite clear on-pitch alterations which show Chelsea should be far better, far higher than the tenth place they currently occupy.

Chelsea’s attack is close to catching fire — now a forgotten signing can ignite it

Heckingbottom previews Bournemouth clash

11:20 , Mike Jones

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom is ready for the visit of Bournemouth on Saturday after the Blades got their Premier League campaign up-and-running before the international break.

They earned a first win against Wolves before following it up with a draw against Brighton.

The match versus Bournemouth is a good chance of picking up more points but the manager does not believe his team are favourites at Bramall Lane.

“Lots of people already giving me the points,” he said. “No, you only have to look at their last game [beating Newcastle 2-0], they were really good.

“Newcastle impose themselves and try and dominate but Bournemouth were really good, so it’s going to be difficult.

“Regardless of the opposition, we have to put ourselves in the position to take points. Whoever we’re playing. We’ve shown we can do that, we got over the line in the last two and that’s the difference.”

Trent Alexander-Arnold ahead of Man City v Liverpool: ‘If we don’t win the title we have ourselves to blame’

11:15 , Mike Jones

The safer approach would be merely to look for incremental improvement, to eye the dotted line that traditionally separates the European elite from the rest, to say the objective for Liverpool’s season was simply to return to the Champions League. But then, as anyone who has seen Trent Alexander-Arnold pass a ball knows, he can eschew the risk-free option. There is ambition to his distribution; to his rhetoric, too.

“Our aim as a team is to win the league and that’s the aim again this season,” said the Liverpool vice-captain. And if he was neither saying Liverpool will win the Premier League or are the favourites to do so, the right-back is unafraid of setting a lofty target. “Our ambition is to be as successful as possible and to maximise the potential we have got as a team and as a club,” he added. “At the start of last season it was the same as at the start of this season: our ambition was to win the league. We were nowhere near good enough to get anywhere near that last year and that’s where we needed to put it right this year.”

That his ambition is underpinned by honesty was underlined by that last sentence. Liverpool go to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday in second place, in the familiar position of being Manchester City’s closest challengers, the side on the shoulder of Pep Guardiola’s frontrunners in case they stumble. Yet last year, there were 22 points between them. Liverpool slipped to 10^th in their bleak midwinter. They were as low as eighth in early April, closer in points to the foot of the table than to City.

Trent Alexander-Arnold: ‘If we don’t win the title we have ourselves to blame’

Man City vs Liverpool

11:11 , Mike Jones

Liverpool’s most recent win at the Etihad away from the Premier League was in the 2018 Champions League.

The Reds won 2-1 and reached a first Champions League semi-final for 10 years. Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino were among the goals.

Still, that victory was five years ago. Is it possible for them to triumph tomorrow?

Luton fined after homophobic chanting from fans

11:03 , Mike Jones

Luton Town have been fined £120,000 after “homophobic” chanting from travelling fans during their first Premier League fixture against Brighton.

The club, who earned elevation to the English top flight for the first time since 1992 earlier this year, accepted a charge brought by the Football Association (FA) in relation to behaviour at their 12 August trip to the Amex Stadium.

Luton have also been warned about their future conduct and issued with a two-year FA action plan.

Luton fined after homophobic chanting from fans

Manchester City vs Liverpool

10:57 , Mike Jones

By far the most exciting fixture of the weekend is the clash between Man City and Liverpool. However, Liverpool last beat City at Etihad Stadium in the Premier League eight years ago.

The Reds won 4-1 that day in 2015, with Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino grabbing two of the goals. None of Liverpool’s starting XI from that victory are still at the club.

It’s been a long time coming but will Jurgen Klopp’s men get another win this weekend?

No updates on Isak

10:52 , Mike Jones

A glaring omission from Eddie Howe’s statements this morning was an update on Alexander Isak.

The striker injured his knee in Newcastle’s clash against West Ham and the manager failed to reveal whether he was fit to play this weekend or if the 24-year-old is still on the sidelines.

Other absentees are known though as Dan Burn (back), Sven Botman (knee), Jacob Murphy (shoulder), Harvey Barnes (foot) and Callum Wilson (hamstring) are all out.

Mikel Arteta reveals Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus updates before Brentford clash

10:48 , Mike Jones

Arsenal are hoping both Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus will be available to face Brentford on Saturday, as Mikel Arteta confirmed goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale will start with David Raya unable to face his parent club.

Odegaard has not started a Premier League game since the 2-2 draw at Chelsea on October 21, with the Arsenal captain missing the last three fixtures before the international break due to a concussion and hip problem.

Jesus, meanwhile, has been sidelined since injuring his hamstring in the victory in Seville last month, although the striker returned to action as he played the full match in Brazil’s 1-0 defeat to Argentina on Tuesday night.

Mikel Arteta reveals Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus updates before Brentford clash

Lewis Hall to miss Chelsea match

10:43 , Mike Jones

Newcastle’s Lewis Hall won’t be able to play against his parent club Chelsea this weekend and will be watching from the sidelines as Eddie Howe attempts to get one over Mauricio Pochettino.

“His commitment to his training and all the work he’s done behind-the-scenes has been really good.” said the Newcastle boss, “He’s a talented young player for sure. He has a beautiful left foot and he’s got a high level of technical ability.

“There is a real high potential with him. I think there is a few of his areas of his game that need smoothing out and improving but that would be no different to any other young player.

“We really do believe in him.”

Arteta on Everton’s 10-point deduction

10:39 , Mike Jones

Mikel Arteta, a former Everton player, also spoke about the club’s 10-point deduction for breaking Premier League financial rules saying: “I feel very connected to the club and it is a very difficult moment as it puts the club in a difficult position.

“But they have found themselves in a difficult position before and managed to get themselves out.

“If there are qualities that describes that club it is the coverage, determination and the fight. They will fight against anything and I wish them the best.”

Newcastle have a busy month ahead

10:35 , Mike Jones

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe on the month ahead: “It’s going to be a demanding month for us, especially with the Champions League and League Cup involvement.

“We have given ourselves a real intense period. An even bigger challenge with the absentees we have but we roll with it, we go with it.

“The players we have fit and available are very strong.”

Arteta on FA charge

10:31 , Mike Jones

Arteta was also charged by the FA for his comments about the officiating in the Gunners’ defeat to Newcastle. The Arsenal manager was asked his thoughts on the charge and replied:

“We tried to give our points and our reasons why. There is a process and when you get asked to give your observations you have to do it in the right way.

“I think it’s good that we’re communicating. We all want to improve the game. To have that we have to have freedom of speech respectfully and in a constructive way. It’s good that they are talking.”

Does Tomiyasu have an Arsenal future?

10:27 , Mike Jones

Takehiro Tomiyasu has fallen down the pecking order at Arsenal with most of his recent appearances coming from the bench.

Rumours are popping up saying that the defender is looking at options for a January move and Mikel Arteta was asked about those this morning.

“I really want him to stay.” he said, “I value the player a lot. He’s loved and respected by everybody at the club. He’s at the level we need to make an impact on the team. He’s going to be with us.”

Arteta gives update injury updates on Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Jesus and Ben White

10:23 , Mike Jones

During his press conference, Mikel Arteta was asked about the status of some of Arsenal’s key players including Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Jesus and Ben White.

All three are racing to be fit for Saturday with the Gunners boss seemingly confident that he would be able to call on them if needed.

Here’s what he said:

Howe on how injuries affected his team

10:19 , Mike Jones

Newcastle have won four in a row and kept four clean sheets at St. James’ Park which is a run that Eddie Howe is proud off especially with the injuries to key defenders in his team.

“Among everything that’s going on you can lose track of the positive things,” he said. “We’ve [had a] changed back four. Last year we were able to keep a solid unit but this year players have come in and shown their worth.

“We’ll be potentially stretched again this weekend but I’d back the team to perform well.”

How on the return of Bruno Guimaraes

10:15 , Mike Jones

Bruno Guimaraes has served his suspension and will be available to start for Newcastle on Saturday with the Brazilian a key figure in the heart of their midfield.

“He’s a real catalyst for us and the supporters,” said Newcastle boss Eddie Howe. “You take that player away and I think there is a big hole.

“The added thing for us is we’re missing Sandro [Tonali] and we were stretched for Bournemouth. [Guimaraes] coming back is a massive lift.”

Aaron Ramsdale set for Arsenal lifeline, but ‘charisma and personality’ won’t be enough

10:11 , Mike Jones

Aaron Ramsdale has increasingly found himself in an unenviable position, left out in the cold by Mikel Arteta’s team selection policy and facing a battle for his future at Arsenal.

His father was left to lament that the goalkeeper has “lost his smile” as he has been left to stew on the bench while loan signing David Raya has consolidated his place in the starting line up.

Raya is ineligible against parent club Brentford on Saturday, allowing Ramsdale a rare chance to impress the manager.

Aaron Ramsdale set for Arsenal lifeline, but ‘personality’ won’t be enough

Arteta on facing Brentford

10:06 , Mike Jones

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on the challenges of facing Brentford: “Brentford are a really tough opponent and it is a difficult place to go.

“You look at all the clubs who go there and they make it extremely difficult. They are really effective and well coached. It will be a tough match.

“We watch the games for sure [Man City vs Liverpool in the early kick off] as we are interested in the league and we are always on top of things.”

Ramsdale to start against Brentford

10:02 , Mike Jones

Mikel Arteta’s press conference is well underway and the Arsenal boss has confirmed that Aaron Ramsdale will be in the starting XI for their trip to Brentford on Saturday.

He said of Ramsdale: “My job is to try and help people in the very best possible way everyday to make him better and give them the best possible chance to fulfil the potential in their career and get to the highest possible position.

“There is no expectation with any player.”

Arteta confirmed Ramsdale will start against Brentford with David Raya ineligible due to being on loan from the Bees.

Howe has his say on related-party loan moves

09:58 , Mike Jones

During the international break the Premier League clubs voted against a temporary ban that would see multiple clubs owned by the same party unable to loan players to each other.

This is particularly of interest to Newcastle who are interested in signing Ruben Neves, on a short term deal, from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal who are also owned by the PIF.

Howe said “You say Newcastle were favoured but it was a Premier League vote.

“We’re not the only club involved in that vote. I think the majority of the Premier League and other clubs around the world [benefit] so it’s not solely on us, I don’t think.

“Newcastle, our club, had a view. We voted in a way, a way that we’re allowed to, and the vote came out on the side that it did.

“I think just from my dealings with it, we’re very relaxed on it. It’s not the be-all and end-all for us.

“We’ve got a squad that we really like. Now if we get players fit before January then the need to recruit will become much less intense for us.”

Eddie Howe on facing Chelsea

09:54 , Mike Jones

“We have worked with a small squad but we have worked well, majority of players came back into the group yesterday and we are looking forward to the game at the weekend.

“Our home form has been very strong - we have had some good results against some top sides. You look back at our last league game here against Arsenal, it was a very strong performance, full of discipline and quality. Another performance and atmosphere like that would be more than welcome. There is a determination to put the Bournemouth result to bed.”

Eddie Howe gives Newcastle injury update

09:49 , Mike Jones

Newcastle take on Chelsea this weekend in a big clash that could see the Magpies move into the top four if results go their way.

Speaking ahead of that fixture, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe updated the press on the status of the injuries in his squad saying:

“Fabian [Schär] was more precautionary rather than any injury, we saw him yesterday – he seemed good. Miggy [Miguel Almiron] has worked really well since his hamstring.

“Kieran [Trippier] is fine, he has trained with us since his return from England. We will check on Sean [Longstaff] before tomorrow.”

All good news it seems.

This weekend’s Premier League fixtures

09:45 , Mike Jones

Saturday

12.30pm - Manchester City vs Liverpool

3pm - Burnley vs West Ham

3pm - Luton vs Crystal Palace

3pm - Newcastle United vs Chelsea

3pm - Nottingham Forest vs Brighton

3pm - Sheffield United vs Bournemouth

5.30pm - Brentford vs Arsenal

Sunday

2pm - Tottenham vs Aston Villa

4.30pm - Everton vs Manchester United

Premier League press conferences

09:40 , Mike Jones

Here’s the schedule for today’s manager press conferences. The times are loose estimates and can change but usually they manage to stick to the timetable.

Mikel Arteta and Arsenal are up first with the bulk of the updates coming in the early afternoon:

9.30am - Arsenal

10am - Newcastle

1pm - Tottenham, Chelsea

1.15pm - Manchester United

1.30pm - Everton, Man City, Liverpool, West Ham, Brentford, Crystal Palace, Luton, Brighton, Fulham, Aston Villa

Pedro Neto close to return but not fit to face Fulham

09:36 , Mike Jones

Pedro Neto is closing in on a return for Wolves but will not make Monday’s trip to Fulham.

Portugal international Neto had started the campaign in flying form and produced seven assists in 10 Premier League matches before he sustained a hamstring injury in last month’s 2-2 draw with Newcastle.

There were initial fears Neto may not play again in 2023 and while he is not yet available, it will not be long before he is back.

“Pedro won’t make Monday,” head coach Gary O’Neil told reporters at a press conference. “He’s got a little bit more work to do. Pedro will stay with the physios and fitness staff for a bit longer.

“There’s no exact time frame, but Monday he won’t be available. Hopefully it’s weeks. It’s hard because there’ll be tests done, he goes for other check-ups and scans and you’re sort of guided by them, how quickly he’s healing, but he’s healing very well.

“He’s probably ahead of where they would have wanted him to be at this point.

“We’re pleased with the progress he’s made, but with the nature of the injury, we need to make sure everything’s ticked off properly before he’s back with the group.”

Wolves do have other injury concerns ahead of their journey down to London, but the Monday night game should ensure O’Neil has a largely fully-fit squad to select from.

Craig Dawson is ruled out through suspension after he collected his fifth yellow card of the season in the last-gasp win over Tottenham, and Joseph Hodge (shoulder) remains sidelined alongside Nathan Fraser (quad), but Matt Doherty and Mario Lemina are set to shake off knocks.

O’Neil added: “I think everyone came back OK. Nathan Fraser’s still out. Mario rolled his ankle on international duty, but should be fine.

“Matt Doherty has a tight hamstring but will be fine. Hugo Bueno is back involved, as he was just before, he’s doing well.

“Hodgey is doing well, he’s back on the grass, but it comes a bit too quick for him. We’re pretty much as we were as long as nothing happens the next couple of days.”

Reporting by PA.

How Pep Guardiola borrowed from Jurgen Klopp to elevate Manchester City

09:31 , Mike Jones

In 2021, Pep Guardiola was reflecting on an epic managerial rivalry that then only lasted a mere eight years. “He made me a better manager,” he said of Jurgen Klopp. When he registered his greatest achievement since leaving Barcelona, it owed something to Klopp, too.

In swift succession, his captain lifted the Premier League, the FA Cup and then the Champions League. A decade after scoring for Klopp in a Champions League final at Wembley, Ilkay Gundogan struck twice for Guardiola in an FA Cup final at Wembley. Gundogan felt like a footballing soulmate of Guardiola – as well as a neighbour in the same deluxe Manchester apartment block – but a diplomat had links in each camp: Klopp often texted his former midfielder congratulations when Manchester City won something, just as he got in touch when Liverpool drew Guardiola’s team in the Champions League in 2018.

Gundogan is gone now – to Guardiola’s old club and spiritual home, Barcelona – but he remains an example of how the Catalan has been influenced by the manager who has beaten him most often. As Guardiola’s haul from the seasons when they have faced each other stands at five Premier League titles and two Bundesligas, Klopp is likelier to defeat him over 90 minutes than nine months. That Guardiola has always tended to have greater resources is a factor: a mantra of Klopp’s is that he has never wanted to be the best team in the world as much as beat the best. And, with great regularity, that is how he describes City.

How Pep Guardiola borrowed from Jurgen Klopp to elevate Manchester City

Premier League latest news

09:26 , Mike Jones

Good morning and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of the Premier League. Following the international break the domestic action resumes this weekend and teams look to kick on and pick up as many points as possible in the run up to Christmas.

Manchester City lead the way once more but they’re only one point ahead of Liverpool in the table and the two sides clash on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium.

Pep Guardiola has been hit with injury concerns with Kevin de Bruyne still on the sidelines and Erling Haaland picking up a knock on duty with Norway.

The day is filled with press conferences ahead of the weekend’s fixtures so we’ll have all the updates and injury news throughout the day.