⏮️ Pep talks Sterling return; Solanke blow for Spurs, Maresca wants more
Hear what the Premier League managers have to say across the day on Friday from their pre-match press conferences.
2024-08-23T13:30:13Z
That's all from today's Premier League manager updates. Scroll below to read what they had to say.
2024-08-23T13:25:12Z
Boubacar Kamara is nearing a return for Aston Villa but is still quite a way off.
Emery with updates on Boubacar Kamara and Tyrone Mings:
“[Boubacar] is progressing a lot…And, more or less, in a few weeks he will start training with us."
“[Tyrone] is close to starting to do something with the team. Now he’s working alone but he’s feeling very good.” pic.twitter.com/TvhshqrSEz— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T13:21:03Z
Some injury news from the Bournemouth camp.
Marcos Senesi back and available for #afcb’s game against @NUFC after recovering from illness.
Enes Unal, Tyler Adams & David Brooks remain out. No other injury concerns.
Andoni Iraola confirms new £40m striker Evanilson will be involved on Sunday. @solentsport pic.twitter.com/HhwJ56KeHq— Jordan Clark (@jordanclarkcouk) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T13:04:06Z
Fulham boss Marco Silva has all but confirmed Joachim Andersen's arrival from Crystal Palace.
Silva on Joachim Andersen
“It’s very close. It’s difficult to be talking about it because it’s not official but it’s close. I think he’s a great signing and a player who is loved by this club. He’ll bring something important for us.”— Reuben Rosso-Powell (@ReubenRosso1) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T12:56:52Z
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has confirmed two impending exits.
C' PALACE | Andersen and Ayew won't be involved as they are finalising moves away from the club.
Hughes and Franca are sidelined.#FPL | #CPFC 🦅 pic.twitter.com/6WwWMaRa7M— Fantasy Football Scout (@FFScout) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T12:24:56Z
Second debut incoming? ⌛️
Gundogan's got international clearance and is available for Man City's game against Ipswich tomorrow.
— Jack Gaughan (@Jack_Gaughan) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T12:22:28Z
Are Wolves limited by their budget in terms of any more additions?
Gary O'Neil 🗣️
"I've seen some of the noise and there's not really a financial limit, it's whether the deals are right. We can definitely do stuff before the end of the window, it just needs to be right for the club. I've not heard any figure in my meetings." #wwfc pic.twitter.com/jn2bs5Wcmz— 𝗔𝗟𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗟𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗔𝗡 𝗧𝗩 (@_AlwaysWolves) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T12:21:14Z
More here from the Tottenham camp on their other injury issues, while Yves Bissouma is available again but must keep 'building bridges' after his recent off-field indiscretion.
Postecoglou says Richarlison is fit to start if required, Pedro Porro is fine and Rodrigo Bentancur will miss this game through the concussion protocol but would have anyway after such a head injury. (contd)
— Alasdair Gold (@AlasdairGold) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T12:17:42Z
Ange Postecoglou has revealed Dominic Solanke may be out until after the international break with an ankle problem but insisted it 'isn't serious'.
Postecoglou on Dominic Solanke: "Dom picked up a knock in the last game. He got through the game but it flared up the day after and he'll miss the game tomorrow.
"It's an ankle injury, he copped it really early on, someone went across his ankle. (contd)— Alasdair Gold (@AlasdairGold) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T12:15:35Z
Gary O'Neil has warned how his side are extra hungry for this weekend's clash with Chelsea.
🗣️ "We need to put some results on the board"
Gary O'Neil says his side have a 'real hunger' ahead of this weekend's game against Chelsea ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/9TKQVyMcGr— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T12:10:17Z
Chelsea's goalkeeping plans for the season have also been confirmed.
🚨 Enzo Maresca has said Robert Sanchez will probably continue to be the Premier League keeper and Filip Jorgensen in the UECL.
(@BobbyVincentFL) #CFC pic.twitter.com/dWIoWiDX93— Chelsea Dodgers (@TheBlueDodger) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T12:07:32Z
Enzo Maresca has revealed when the club's latest spate of new arrivals could feature next.
🗣️ Enzo Maresca says Pedro Neto may not play against Wolves but Joao Felix could feature.
"Pedro, last played 90 minutes in February. Playing 65 or 60 minutes [against Servette], to give him another game on Sunday is probably too early but we'll see.
“In terms of knowing the… pic.twitter.com/6OoOiQwr8U— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T11:59:37Z
Some added injury notes from the Arsenal camp from earlier today.
ARSENAL | Arsenal will be without Tomiyasu (knee) and Tierney (hamstring) for weeks yet.
Fabio Vieira sat out the win over Wolves with a slight hip problem.
Arteta is unsure whether Jurrien Timber is fit to start, but did say Zinchenko played 'really good'.#FPL | #AFC ⭕ pic.twitter.com/NNoKf3njmw— Fantasy Football Scout (@FFScout) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T11:45:42Z
Man City have already brought one former hero back...
🗣️ | Reporter: “Do you want to re-sign Sterling?”
🗣️ | Pep: “He is a Chelsea player. I have so many memories, but he is a Chelsea player. If you asked me the same about Gundogan last week, I would say the same.” pic.twitter.com/Ick8SrjSPf— City Chief (@City_Chief) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T11:45:15Z
There was also a fitness update on summer signing Savinho.
PEP 💬 [On Savinho's fitness] He feels better. I don't think he's completely top. He's been in training. We'll see today and tomorrow what we will do with him. pic.twitter.com/8i4j1CbGKi
— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T11:44:21Z
After playing so much football recently, Rodri will continue to be eased back to action.
🚨 | BREAKING: Pep Guardiola confirms Rodri is still not training today. He says he may partially today. pic.twitter.com/pCoESpx4Lm
— City Chief (@City_Chief) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T11:35:30Z
Man City's 'new' signing will have a big part to play it seems.
Pep Guardiola on Ilkay Gundogan: “It was a complete surprise! He played at a high quality at Barcelona last season, we did NOT have any doubts!” 🫂 pic.twitter.com/lgi5wljgyR
— City Report (@cityreport_) August 23, 2024
Pep Guardiola on @IlkayGuendogan's role: "Of course he's not a teenager anymore. But the reason why we decided to take the chance to do it is for the level he played last season... Even in the Euros he played really, really good as well..."
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T11:33:14Z
Pep Guardiola is now addressing the media. No prizes for guessing who his first question related to...
Pep Guardiola: "When managers say anything can happen until the transfer window finishes, @IlkayGuendogan is the real proof..."
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T08:51:00Z
Arsenal lost both games against this weekend's opponents Aston Villa last season. What went wrong?
🗣️ "They scored and we didn't"
Mikel Arteta discusses why Aston Villa were able to get the better of Arsenal twice last season 🔴 pic.twitter.com/FEBRkibrrF— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T08:42:28Z
Arteta has hinted there will be both ins and outs at Arsenal over the next week.
Arteta on the final days of the transfer window: "You have to be alert and prepared, because a lot of surprises can come." #AFC
— Sam Dean (@SamJDean) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T08:36:41Z
Clarity has also been offered on the Newcastle captaincy.
Eddie Howe on the captaincy:
"Jamaal [Lascelles] has been promoted to club captain, so he’s going to oversee the other captains. He’s an incredible leader behind-the-scenes, and Kieran [Trippier] and Dan [Burn] in the leadership group continue their roles. Bruno has stepped up… pic.twitter.com/zmp2VGArDT— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T08:34:48Z
Mikel Arteta has revealed that Eddie Nketiah remains in training with Arsenal as normal ahead of a potential move to Nottingham Forest.
Arteta on Nketiah:
I expect Eddie to train with us today. To be prepared for tomorrow. Whatever happens will happen if it’s good for everybody.— Kaya Kaynak (@kayakaynak97) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T08:33:32Z
Eddie Howe is next up and has opened up on Kieran Trippier's future and the speculation linking him with a move away.
Eddie Howe on Kieran Trippier future: "It’s business as usual. Tripps has trained really well this week. I’m surprised at a lot of stories that have come out. He continues to be really valued by all of us. My wish is that he stays. But I can never answer with absolute certainty"
— Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T08:10:17Z
Slot's criticism of Jarell Quansah was one of the main talking points post-Ipswich - and he has offered a further explanation.
Slot on Quansah: "Spoke to him immediately after the game and on Sunday. On Tuesday he picked up a bit of a injury so let's see if he can train today. I just said he lost one or two important duels."
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T08:08:52Z
There has also been a suggestion that speculation about Joe Gomez's future may have been wide of the mark and fitness issues were the reason for his exclusion against Ipswich.
Slot on Gomez: Head has been in right pace for last three weeks. He didn't play a lot in the Euros so he couldn't train properly when he came back so we had to manage his load, that's why he didn't play
— Ian Doyle (@IanDoyleSport) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T08:03:53Z
Slot was unsurprisingly tight-lipped on the Giorgi Mamardashvili rumours and isn't concerned by the lack of arrivals.
Slot asked about Mamardashvili: "I think you know already the answer. If a deal is done you will hear from us."
— David Lynch (@davidlynchlfc) August 23, 2024
Slot bothered by no signings?: No as I trust the team. We have a team of many young players as well who can develop. We just try to work as hard as we can with them. They proved last week they have earned the trust and hope they do that again
— Ian Doyle (@IanDoyleSport) August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T08:02:50Z
The first manager up to speak on Friday is Arne Slot, with a bright and early 9am local time for the Liverpool boss.