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Rounding up the best of what Premier League managers have to say ahead of the return to action this weekend following the international break.
2024-09-13T13:38:15Z
That's all from our coverage of today's press conferences from the Premier League. Scroll below for updates from Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and more.
2024-09-13T13:18:47Z
Ollie Watkins has been passed fit to feature for Aston Villa this weekend.
Emery on Ollie Watkins' fitness: "He is progressing, getting better, feeling better and is in the squad. For tomorrow, he will be available to play." pic.twitter.com/oQJ7hI3f6E
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) September 13, 2024
2024-09-13T12:51:34Z
Fulham coach Marco Silva has revealed they have just one injury concern going into this weekend's meeting with West Ham.
💬 “Carlos Vinicius has a small injury and it wasn’t a normal pre-season for him, but he will be an important part of the dressing room.
“We used the international break well to work with the players.” pic.twitter.com/Mch4dLaKR9— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) September 13, 2024
2024-09-13T12:43:17Z
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has confirmed they will be without Trevoh Chalobah this weekend but there's better news for Adam Wharton.
However, Chadi Riad is set to be sidelined for two-three months.
Glasner on Wharton: He will be available. He needed last week to train individually. When we started on Tuesday this week, he had every single training session.
On Riad: "The doctor says it will take 8-12 week." #CPFC— Edmund Brack (@EdmundBrack) September 13, 2024
2024-09-13T12:27:24Z
Could Raheem Sterling make a dream debut in the derby? Early signs are encouraging.
Arteta on Sterling: “He looks great. First of all because he has a big smile on his face. A lot of energy. He wants to prove a point. When someone has that in their belly, you sense it straight away.” #AFC
— Sam Dean (@SamJDean) September 13, 2024
2024-09-13T12:24:28Z
Mikel Arteta has refused to rule Martin Ødegaard out of this weekend's north London derby despite great concerns over the injury he sustained on international duty.
Arteta says Odegaard "needs some more tests" on his ankle injury. Adds: "He is super positive about everything but we have to wait and see."
Q: You are not ruling him out of Sunday? Arteta: "Players with 48 hours are always available but let's see what happens."— James Olley (@JamesOlley) September 13, 2024
Gabriel Jesus is back to fitness for the Gunners but they face a wait on Riccardo Calafiori.
Mikel Arteta confirms Gabriel Jesus should be fit to face Spurs. On Riccardo Calafiori: "It's another one where we'll have to wait & see." #AFC
— Ryan Taylor (@RyanTaylorSport) September 13, 2024
2024-09-13T12:19:57Z
Wolves boss Gary O'Neil has revealed Mario Lemina and Rayan Aït-Nouri are fitness doubts for this weekend's meeting with Newcastle.
Team news: "Everyone is OK and in a decent spot. Mario and Rayan haven't trained much and there will be late checks on them. Yerson had cramp in both calves and didn't train fully today, but there's no injury." #wwfc
— Liam Keen (@LiamKeen_Star) September 13, 2024
O'Neil has also confirmed that Sam Johnstone will be his first choice goalkeeper and has sent a message to José Sá.
On Johnstone: "He's a good solid guy and good for the group. He did well at Forest with a mature, calm performance. We thought it was important to improve that part of the squad, it could do with more competition." #wwfc
— Liam Keen (@LiamKeen_Star) September 13, 2024
On Sa: "Jose will be here I'm sure and fight with Sam for that spot. Two excellent goalkeepers. He has his opportunity to fight for the place, the same as any other position." #wwfc
— Liam Keen (@LiamKeen_Star) September 13, 2024
2024-09-13T12:16:59Z
Along with Sancho, Carney Chukwuemeka may have a role to play (albeit a smaller one) at Stamford Bridge. That didn't look likely a few weeks ago...
Enzo Maresca on Carney Chukwuemeka:
"I really, really like Carney. But we have so many attacking midfielders. Unfortunately, we didn't find any solutions [in the summer]. Now we can use him."— Absolute Chelsea (@AbsoluteChelsea) September 13, 2024
2024-09-13T12:15:13Z
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has suggested Jadon Sancho will have a big part to play under him this season.
Enzo Maresca: "Jadon Sancho is one of our wingers, I am seeing him exactly the way I was expecting him [in training]. Now it's a matter of finding the right moment for him to give him a chance."
— Chels HQ (@Chels_HQ) September 13, 2024
2024-09-13T12:05:23Z
Ange Postecoglou has revealed two key Spurs stars are likely to be available for this weekend's north London derby.
SPURS | Micky van de Ven and Dom Solanke have returned to training and are on course to be available.
"We still have two days to go with those guys so hopefully they get through training ok and are available."
Bissouma is a doubt. Richarlison is out.#FPL | #THFC 🐓 pic.twitter.com/lUIjh7yHbo— Fantasy Football Scout (@FFScout) September 13, 2024
2024-09-13T11:57:31Z
Arne Slot has also issued a fitness update on a trio of Liverpool players, including summer signing Federico Chiesa.
Arne Slot provided updates on the fitness of Federico Chiesa, Harvey Elliott and Alexis Mac Allister during this morning’s pre-match press conference 💬
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 13, 2024
2024-09-13T11:56:25Z
ICYMI earlier, Chelsea have been busy again. This time, tying striker Nicolas Jackson down to a two-year extension which will keep him at the club until 2033.
This is just the start. 💙
Chelsea is delighted to announce Nicolas Jackson has signed a two-year contract extension until 2033. ✍️ pic.twitter.com/stzAMtHk6d— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 13, 2024
2024-09-13T11:50:35Z
The trial into Manchester City's alleged breach of 115 charges is due to begin on Monday and the man in charge is happy it is finally set to get underway. He explains why.
"I am not a lawyer... we are not lawyers... Erling is not a lawyer!" ⚖
Pep Guardiola's stubborn response after being asked about the hearing beginning into Manchester City's 115 alleged charges 🗣 pic.twitter.com/UwpJ8m0xmf— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 13, 2024
2024-09-13T11:48:28Z
There is some better fitness news for the champions prior to their meeting with Brentford.
BREAKING: Rodri and Phil Foden are both available for #ManCity vs Brentford this weekend, confirms Pep Guardiola.
Pep: "They're good, they're training, really good..."— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) September 13, 2024
2024-09-13T11:47:52Z
Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Manchester City defender Nathan Aké faces at least a month on the sidelines after picking up another injury while on Netherlands duty.
Pep Guardiola says Nathan Ake will likely be out until the next international break in October ❌ pic.twitter.com/RxpJV9GlCr
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) September 13, 2024
