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Mario Melchiot
Former Chelsea defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

The striker situation has always been a question mark, it’s been there for a while. Why? Because the competition for Nicholas Jackson would have been great if we could have someone that could literally compete with him every week and every game.

The only difference now with Christopher Nkunku is that the injury ups and downs doesn’t unstable anyone, any player that you talk to who are are a pro says the injuries are the ones that set you back.

For him now to get that run, we’re just hoping he stays fit and he can produce something. There were moments too where he was in and out, he was still leading the line getting a lot of goals. Now you have Jackson out, so there’s a lot more pressure on his shoulders.

Mario Melchiot
Former Chelsea defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

Your main man [Cole Palmer] has gone a little bit cold for the past four games, no assists no goals. I don’t want to jump on him because he is the one that carries the weight but it’s still surprising.

He’s still one of the best in Europe, not only in England. It means he is at the stature where it’s a normality for us. He had such a great season prior to this then he comes into this season and kicks off again really good. He then goes quiet.

He’s still providing the chances, still providing the opportunities. Just not everybody is taking the opportunities. I was in the stadium against City where he squared the ball to [Nicholas] Jackson rather than tapping it in with his left foot, he was worried about tapping it in with his left.

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Let's look ahead to tonight's Premier League game, which sees Brighton and Chelsea face each other for the second time in less than a week.

On Saturday the Seagulls claimed a 2-1 win in the FA Cup, albeit in controversial circumstances.

So, who wins tonight? Thumbs up for Brighton, thumbs down for Chelsea. For a draw... just pick a winner.

Fulham

Fulham boss Marco Silva says new signing Willian will be in contention for Saturday's match after rejoining the club last week: "He's going to be in the squad list. Of course you have to go day-by-day with Willian to get the best from him. We know what he can give us and how we can help him to perform.

"It's difficult for me to say when we are going to have him at his best, but he is working hard."

Fulham

Fulham boss Marco Silva provided a squad update ahead of Saturday's match against Nottingham Forest: "We hope there is nothing new. As of now, we are going to have the same team as we did in the last two [games]. Kenny [Tete], Harry Wilson and Reiss Nelson are still out."

Aston Villa

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery on whether he is happy with the balance of his squad: "Yes but my opinion on how we are doing, the process, is still always being in balance. The balance is because we have to see it, in the process we are going to create and to be here.

"Each match is an opportunity where we can see if we are getting stronger or not, if we are closer to our objective in our demands or not. This is the next challenge I have for the next three-and-a-half months in the different competitions, they’re very exciting ones we have, FA Cup, Champions League and the Premier League."

Aston Villa

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery provides fitness updates ahead of his side's game against Ipswich on Saturday: "Still out for tomorrow are Matty Cash, Pau Torres, Ezri Konsa, Amadou Onana, Ross Barkley.

"Those who have trained this morning with the group and are in the squad are Tyrone Mings and Ollie Watkins."

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner spoke to the media ahead of his side's game against Everton on Saturday.

On the shape of his squad:

"No new issues. Eberechi Eze, Eddie Nketiah and Ismaila Sarr trained and are available tomorrow [Saturday]."

On the possibility of Adam Wharton making a first league start since October:

"It was surprising he could play 60 minutes! Even then he said, ‘oh, come on, I’d like to play more!'

"He felt really well. He did well. He trained the whole week – no reaction on the load – and he's had a good week again. I think he’s ready and now, with the other players back, it’s maybe tough – but it's the best situation you can have as manager.

"We have him, Will Hughes and Jeff Lerma available in midfield. We have several options with our front three, the same with our wing-backs. We have a good situation at the moment, and we want to keep this for the next three months."

Wolves

Wolves boss Vitor Pereira said that his side won't just sit back and defend when facing league leaders Liverpool at Anfield.

“I’m not thinking about going there to defend for 90 minutes and take a point. I’m looking to prepare the team to play our way with our quality, and to get the best possible result.

“We must defend them with our tools, but I believe we will play a good game and for sure fight for the result."

Wolves

Wolves boss Vitor Pereira confirmed there are no fresh injury concerns ahead of their match with Liverpool on Sunday.

He said that the squad is now looking stronger, and that January signings Marhsall Munetsi and Nasser Djiga have improved the competition in the squad.

“They are good players. I think they add quality to the team.

“They have the skills in their positions to help the team. We have a good team, and they are good players. They are committed and focused on the work, and this is what we need."

Right, over to the West Midlands to hear from Wolves boss Vitor Pereira ahead of his side's trip to Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday...