Manchester City

Here is Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola's full quote on where Erling Haaland ranks in comparison to Alexander Isak:

"A little bit above. Isak is an exceptional player. You asked me about Erling and he is top.

"Isak must be a top player because of what they paid. Another one would say Mbappe, Messi, Cristiano… I wouldn’t change Erling for anyone. I know him. I like him."

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola on whether the changes in the squad makes it feel like when he first arrived in 2016:

"I had hair back then. Ten years is a long time. But yes [it does] when you change 10 players who were really important.

"The club helped to make the first step to change over many, many years. At any club there is always changes and when you change 10 players in four five months everything needs to be settled, fixed and consistent. We are still doing many [good] things but we still need to be more consistent than we have been, but step-by-step we will do it."

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola on summer arrivals and departures:

"First of all they deserve some words for Ederson, Gundogan and Manu [Manuel Akanji]. It was unthinkable what we would have done without them.

"Eddie helped us to created as special way for the best decade for this club. Gundo and Manu the same, Gundo is one of my best signings for the club. for different reasons but I wish them all the best as they helped us become who we are.

"Eddie wanted to try and new experience and the market gave us a chance to take Gigi [Donnarumma]. he is 26-year-old with incredible experience".

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When asked about Arne Slot saying Alexander Isak was the best striker in the world, Pep Guardiola said that he ranks Erling Haaland "a little bit above" and would not swap him for any striker in world football.

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola on injuries:

"Omar [Marmoush] came from Egypt injured. Rayan Ait Nouri and Rayan Cherki are out. John Stones is a doubt but not a 'big issue'. The rest are ok."

On Marmoush's injury: "We have to wait for tests but a few weeks I think. Before the international break he will be ready."

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Pep Guardiola was asked about the difference in styles between Ederson and Gianluigi Donnarumma, especially their footwork.

He sidestepped the question, saying he adapted to the qualities of his players, but did describe Ederson's distribution as one of the best he had ever seen.

He added that Donnarumma is "so tall, he is so huge...he brings a big presence to the team."

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says picking a team is easier after managing to trim down numbers.

He said: "I have 16 players now so it is easier than when I had 26."

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola kicked off his news conference with the news that John Stones is a doubt but "not a big issue".

Omar Marmoush is out but will be ready before the next international window.

Rayan Cherki remains out.

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola on the signing of Veljko Milosavljevic: "Veljko is someone that is very, very young, he is just 18. He has some experience in the Serbian league and he is the kind of profile that we needed.

"We lost some height this season and I like his character and I think he is ready to learn and I am happy with his signing."

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Bournemouth

While we wait for Pep Guardiola, Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has already been talking this lunchtime.

Here is the Cherries boss on team news: "We have Lewis Cook’s situation. He has been training with the team a little bit, but he’s probably not 100%. We need to see after training how he feels.

"With Adam Smith, he has a suspected hamstring injury and he will be out a few more weeks.

"We are waiting for more situations with the internationals, but I want to see how they are, how they recover as we don’t know yet what level they are at."

Chris Sutton
Former Premier League striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

I can see Bryan Mbeumo hurting City, with United counter-attacking and him being a thorn in their backline chasing balls in behind. I am also not as convinced by City if James Trafford keeps his place in goal.

So, I think United will definitely score, but I still cannot go against City at Etihad Stadium because we know they will create chances there.

We don't know at the moment is much about Lammens' character or how he will adapt to the Premier League. Is he ready to be United's keeper or not? If Amorim picks Altay Bayindir over him against City, then people are going to scrutinise that decision and ask why on earth he didn't put Lammens in straight away if he rates him so highly.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

Nizaar Kinsella
BBC Sport Chelsea reporter

Although the 74 charges from the Football Association (FA) imposed on Chelsea were on the minds of some, selection issues will trouble manager Enzo Maresca much more.

Star attacker Cole Palmer has only partially trained, while Maresca fears striker Delap is out for as long as "10 to 12 weeks".

The club estimate remains that Delap could be back in November with an view to be ready for a busy festive fixture period in December.

Chelsea also lost midfielder Dario Essugo during the international break for up to four months, while Brazilians Joao Pedro, Andrey Santos and Estevao Willian are a doubtful due to a long trip back from a World Cup qualifier in Bolivia.

Similarly, star midfielder Moises Caicedo returned from playing in Ecuador.

All those mentioned are either doubtful or ruled out. It remains unconfirmed how fit any of Romeo Lavia, Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana are to face Brentford on Saturday evening.

Maresca's options are suddenly very limited.

Ciaran Kelly
BBC Sport Newcastle United reporter

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You suspect Eddie Howe will just be glad to speak about players currently on Newcastle United's books moving forward.

Although Newcastle have lost one of the best strikers in the world, in Alexander Isak, it feels like the club's season really starts now following a resolution to the saga.

Newcastle will at least have some firepower for the visit of Wolves to St James' Park on Saturday after the black-and-whites previously scored just two goals in games against Aston Villa, Liverpool and Leeds United.

New signing Yoane Wissa will miss the match with a knee injury, but record arrival Nick Woltemade looks primed to make his debut.

The German will clearly need time to adapt after never playing in the Premier League before.

But he may have to be thrown straight in - just as Isak was after joining Newcastle in 2022.

Manchester City

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is keeping the assembled media waiting today.

I wonder what revelations he has in store for us...

Lee: Good to see Toadie from Neighbours still has a great sense of humour. Whoever United put in goal, they will struggle. Like their manager never being replaced since Fergie left, their keeper has never been properly replaced since Schmeichel. De Gea was good, but not brilliant overall.

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will no doubt be fielding questions on his injured players - such as John Stones, Omar Marmoush, Rayan Cherki...

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It won't be long until we find out now, assuming Pep Guardiola gives us a definitive answer on his side's goalkeeping strategy [what are the chance of that?].

The Manchester City manager is due to start his news conference any minute now...