That's all for now then, we're bringing a busy day of reaction to a close. Been great to have you with us, folks.

We'll do it all again tomorrow, with reaction to tonight's game between Brighton and Manchester City. Do join us later for live text commentary on that big game in the title race. Will Pep Guardiola's City leapfrog Liverpool into second place?

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Brighton defender Pervis Estupinan has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, while Julio Enciso will be assessed.

Adam Webster could feature for the Seagulls but Evan Ferguson, Billy Gilmour, Tariq Lamptey and James Milner remain out.

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland will be out for a second game, having also missed last weekend's FA Cup semi-final win over Chelsea because of injury. Phil Foden and John Stones are both available for the Blues.

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The race for the Premier League title continues later with Manchester City hoping to take advantage of Liverpool's latest slip.

The Reds' defeat to Everton in Wednesday's Merseyside derby means that a draw would be enough to take City above Liverpool on goal difference.

A win would put City two points above Liverpool and a point behind leaders Arsenal - with the defending champions having a game in hand on both.

And finally from Thomas Frank, here's the Brentford boss on Saturday's 5-1 win over Luton: "I think it was a statement win - we've had a few over the last few years - not only in the fact we won but the way we performed throughout the game. Everything Luton threw at us we controlled and we were such a threat going forward."

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According to today's gossip column, Manchester United are interested in Brentford's Ivan Toney. The Red Devils believe the 28-year-old England striker would bring experience and leadership to their dressing room. (90min), external

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Ivan Toney has been linked with a move from Brentford for months and asked whether Saturday's 5-1 win over Luton was a glimpse of life after the England forward, boss Thomas Frank said: "Potentially, let's see what happens with Ivan. But it's important to see the quality we have in the squad. It was promising."

On Toney's fitness: "Ivan is progressing. He is better and [we have] a hope he is available for Saturday. There is one more training so let’s see."

On the return of fellow forward Bryan Mbuemo, Frank added: "I think the big thing is we knew that we'd miss Ivan for a big part of the season, and of course it was a loss but I was confident that we went into the season and didn't buy another striker.

"We got Neal [Maupay] in on loan to help the squad, but I thought the other players were good enough. But if you also take out the next player in line, which is Bryan, then it becomes a bit tricky."

Now here's manager Thomas Frank on what has been a challenging season for his Brentford side, who are now 10 points clear of the relegation zone in 15th place: "It's been a tough season - every one is in the Premier League, no matter where you are in the table. But this season in particular because of injuries and other things that have been happening."

Ivan Toney was suspended for half the season while fellow forward Bryan Mbuemo has been out injured.

One more boss to go. Thomas Frank is speaking right now...

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Everton boss Sean Dyche on Dominic Calvert-Lewin's performances and whether the striker could make the England squad this summer for Euro 2024: "This season, he hasn't been too bad on the injury front but it just goes to show you when you've had a couple of indifferent years with injuries, it does take time to clear your mind of it, clear your body of it and to have that total freedom.

"And that's what we planned, me and him, to get to a point where he can play freely, and he's had moments that he has done. I thought last night he was outstanding. I said to him, that's the kind of form and performance that gets you back around that England thinking.

"It's too early yet; I'm not making big, bold statements or anything like that. I know Gareth [Southgate] will have players who he thinks are relevant to his group, but certainly with that type of feeling towards [Calvert-Lewin's] performance - and of course, scoring - he should be recognised where he is as a top centre forward in my opinion."

Sean Dyche on team news to face Brentford: "Vitaliy Mykolenko is unlikely. We'll see how that settles; he'll need a scan on that to know the truth on it, but it's not great on the early signs.

"Dominic Calvert-Lewin has had a bit of illness, so we're hopeful that that'll pass. He had that before the game, so I have to commend him on that, as I thought he was outstanding."

Everton boss Sean Dyche on the visit of Bretford: "That's the challenge. That's why I nipped it in the bud last night. Of course I said enjoy the moment, but I said let's go and do it again.

"It's a decent outfit in Brentford. They had a funny spell themselves and come out of that. Thomas [Frank] is a fella I like; I know him, I've spent a bit of time with him, I like what he does, how he talks - I like him as a person as well.

"It's not easy. They are no 'gimmies' in this league. I praised the players first last night and then said 'right, tomorrow we come in and get on with business.

"We've taken big steps, but there are more to come. We can control the situation ourselves, and that's what we have always aimed to do - even with the points taken away and all that sort of stuff. Grip hold of it and let's run with it and I think we're beginning to show that again.

"Three wins out of four now: three home wins, clean sheets, good signs."

Everton boss Sean Dyche on Premier League safety now being in the club's own hands: "Well, it certainly says we're sticking to task, whatever comes at us - I'm certainly proud of that, because we've had some ups and downs ourselves.

"I think the challenge has been fromt outside, with the points [deductions], and I think everyone agrees with that. I said to the players immediately after last night... they've got to enjoy it. It means a lot to the fans in this locality - and to me, of course.

"But it has to be parked because another one is coming around. Another important game, another chance, another opportunity to play at Goodison and get three points, so there is a lot on the next game. So they do have to have a window to enjoy that last night."

Everton boss Sean Dyche on how he feels about the Merseyside derby victory over Liverpool: "Obviously, very pleased, for a number of reasons.

"Firstly, the literal performance, which was very good. The tactical side of the game, which is always a wonder to a manager and coaches; have we got it right? Can we deliver it? And they did.

"Lot of respect for Liverpool for the things they are trying to achieve and the things they have done, but I though it was a good performance and we deserved to win.

"And then when you add in the fans in the stadium, which I though was terrific - and I thought was same against [Nottingham] Forest as well - and I thanked the fans for that, because the ugly performances, the ugly outcomes, we all took a bit of heat for that, but we held our hands up, stayed connected to the team; I thought that was on show against Forest and it was certainly on show against last night.

"It was a win on all levels, not just three points."

As a Manchester City legend, Burnley boss Vincent Kompany was asked whether he's taking any pleasure in Manchester United being in sixth place and Erik ten Hag's side having lost 12 league games: "No, come on. He's a manager I have a lot of respect for, that I know the quality of.

"He was at Ajax while I was at Anderlecht in Belgium and I've seen the quality of his teams and what he's been doing. On the contrary, there's a form of respect here but it's more about our business."

And finally, on his favourite memories as a player at Old Trafford: "I want to build memories as a manager at Old Trafford so I'll put the playing memories aside for now."

Sean Dyche is a man who loves music and there is one band in particular he thinks we should all see: Green Day.

While appearing on the Football, Music and Me podcast on The Overlap YouTube channel,, external Dyche said: "I don’t care what music you’re into, just buy a ticket and see Green Day."

Well, someone has worked their magic and persuaded the band's frontman, Billie Joe Armstrong, to record a message for Dyche and his Merseyside derby-winning side.

"Hello, Everton. What's up? This is Billie Joe from Green Day," said 52-year-old said via Instagram. , external

"I just want to say congratulations to everybody. You kicked Liverpool's [bottom] and... fantastic victory."

Will Dyche be asked about this message? We'll find out, as he's ready to answer questions now...

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Burnley boss Vincent Kompany on whether there's been an uplift in the squad's mood having moved to within four points of safety: "It's one of the most bizarre things I've witnessed this season. That's what's been really good. We've had very few times where we've been in a low mood.

"If you go through the history of this season, for me it's pretty special. To say the mood is good, yes it is, but on very few occasions have we had a defeated mentality or attitude within the club. It's just not existed, not since I've been here at least."

Michail Antonio and Tom Cairney have challenged Roy Keane's comment that players should not have podcast commitments during their playing careers.

Former Manchester United captain Keane made the comment on a recent episode of the Stick to Football podcast.

Speaking on the Footballer's Football Podcast West Ham forward Antonio called Keane's attitude, "dinosaur mentality", saying, "footballers now are focussing on their football, but they can also focus on other things."

The Hammers forward added that, following Sunday's 5-2 loss to Crystal Palace, he "drove up North for three hours," with no music, "just thinking about the game."

Fulham captain Cairney defended the professionalism of modern players, saying, "you could argue players are more professional in our day," adding that "a lot" of players of Keane's generation had, "drinks every weekend."

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Burnley boss Vincent Kompany on the key to their run of just one defeat in seven: "It's just consistency and hard work, making sure you ignore the noise.

"Of course, we haven't found the recipe yet to get into the Champions League places, but I feel the universal recipe is always that consistency will make the team improve. We're still trying to improve. You see that in training and hopefully it'll keep coming out in games.

"It's a very calm club. We've been allowed to work and we've been putting in the hours to improve the players and ourselves as staff, so why should we doubt it's possible to do that."

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany on referees: "I want to be clear that their integrity should never be questioned. The fact I got sanctioned after doing so, even if it wasn't an intentional comment, was completely right. How we then navigate sensitivities, I think that's also a fair question to discuss with the powers that be."

Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany on returning to Manchester United as Burnley manager: "It's different eras, different teams and different players. For me, the fact you've been there so many times, as a manager you do keep that experience that you had as a player.

"But it's not the case for my players so I have to somehow transfer something into them so that they feel like this is a game they belong to play in and that they have a chance to win as well."

He added: "It always will be [a stand-out fixture], their history will always command that. It's the type of game you want to play and I think everybody in this league looks forward to playing against the top teams and Manchester United is one of those."