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I'm just as determined as ever to get it right - Postecoglou

  1. 'We need the fans'published at 13:56 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December

    West Ham v Wolves (Mon, 20:00 GMT)

    West Ham United

    West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui on a message to the fans: "The first is thank you for your support. The second is we are going to change this. I am sure they don't need any message to to know they are going to support their players.

    "We need them and they are going to stay with us because the support and energy is always one step forward for all the players."

    And on if manager pressure is just a part of football: "I am focused on the things in our control... the only focus in this moment is to come back tomorrow and be focused on Monday."

    West Ham manager Julen LopeteguiImage source, Getty Images
  2. Man Utd still without two centre backspublished at 13:54 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December

    Man Utd v Nottingham Forest (17:30 GMT)

    Manchester United

    Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim was asked about the fitness of Johnny Evans and Victor Lindelof: "Johnny is still is not training. Victor has returned to training but is not available for tomorrow. Maybe in the next game he will be available."

    Elsewhere in the squad, he added: "Licha [Lisandro Martinez] and Kobbie have returned so we are prepared for the game."

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  3. 'Grealish can adapt perfectly in both positions'published at 13:52 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December

    Crystal Palace v Man City (Sat, 15:00 GMT)

    Manchester City

    Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola on Jack Grealish’s position: "He has attributes to play there [in a central role].

    "I think Aston Villa from the left position, the winger position, going more inside, here more a fixed position, more in the places but he can adapt perfectly in both positions."

    When asked about his fitness: "All the players who are struggling for their fitness condition right now, for the injured players and for the players who are fit. That's why I said it depends how you are going to feel [for the] next games."

    Jack GrealishImage source, Getty Images
  4. 'We need to be more consistent'published at 13:50 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December

    West Ham v Wolves (Mon, 20:00 GMT)

    West Ham United

    West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui was asked what has gone wrong: "I think we are not happy we know we need more points. We have to be more consistent and take key points. I think in the matches we were able to score goals and be more consistent we had better results, that's normal

    "I think we have to improve in this situation without losing our way and awareness of attacking play."

  5. 'She was an important person, it's a sad day'published at 13:48 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December

    Man Utd v Nottingham Forest (17:30 GMT)

    Manchester United

    Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim on the passing of Kath Phipps, who worked at the club for over 50 years: "You can feel that today is a sad day, everybody talks about Lady Kathy. I met her seven years during the internship [with Jose Mourinho]. She was the lady behind the reception. You feel the love, [especially] the way Darren Fletcher speaks about her.

    "She was an important person here who represents everything this club is. It's a sad day for us."

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    Kath PhippsImage source, Getty Images
  6. Bradley 'is a similar type' to Alexander-Arnoldpublished at 13:47 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December

    Everton v Liverpool (Sat, 12:30 GMT)

    Liverpool

    On Jarell Quansah's performance against Newcastle, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot said: "Quansah played quite a good game. From what I’m told not everyone agrees with me on that. But in his one v ones he had no problems.

    "If Conor Bradley is available then he is a similar type to Trent Alexander-Arnold. He tries to attack the goal and make the overlaps. Jarell is a different type of player. He is more behind the ball and more similar to Arsenal's Ben White."

  7. Palace team newspublished at 13:46 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December

    Crystal Palace v Man City (Sat, 15:00 GMT)

    Crystal Palace

    Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has spoken about team news, specifically Adam Wharton: "Adam was out for four weeks, but he trained with us.

    "If he can train completely next week, then maybe he will be available for Brighton. We have Brighton, and then Arsenal twice, and we really hope that he's available for those games.

    He added on Chadi Riad: "They're going in the right direction, training with us but for both [Chadi and Adam] the game is too early,

    "Especially for Chadi, because he has been out for three-and-a-half months now. He will play with the Under-21s on Tuesday, getting his first 45 minutes in three months. He's doing really well."

    Adam WhartonImage source, Getty Images
  8. No injured players to return for derbypublished at 13:45 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December

    Everton v Liverpool (Sat, 12:30 GMT)

    Liverpool

    Giving a team news update, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot: "Alisson is not ready but will be soon.

    "Diogo Jota and Fedrico Chiesa are close. The others are a bit further behind."

  9. 'The things that happen in the dressing room have to stay in the dressing room'published at 13:43 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December

    West Ham v Wolves (Mon, 20:00 GMT)

    West Ham United

    West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui was also asked if there was a disagreement between himself and Jean Clair Todibo during the Arsenal match: "The things that happen in the dressing room have to stay in the dressing room... Nothing important happened."

    And on if he will walk away from West Ham: "I have a big commitment in my work as always. I am very happy to stay at West Ham. We are going to change the situation. That is why we are working, to be ready for Monday."

  10. Kelleher 'can go into this game with a lot of confidence'published at 13:42 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December

    Everton v Liverpool (Sat, 12:30 GMT)

    Liverpool

    On Caoimhin Kelleher, who was at fault for Newcastle's equaliser on Wednesday, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot said: "He saved us a point really because if we had gone 2-0 down things would have been even harder for us to come back from.

    "If you make a mistake as a goalkeeper it’s difficult for someone else to cover it up for you. He’s always there to help us. We just unfortunately couldn't be there to help him.

    "He’s in a good place, although he’s disappointed like the others for dropping points from a winning situation.

    "He can go into this game with a lot of confidence."

    Caoimhin KelleherImage source, Getty Images
  11. Comparison to Stoke is a 'big compliment'published at 13:41 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December

    Fulham v Arsenal (14:00 GMT)

    Arsenal

    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on being compared to Stoke: "I understood very well what Dimitar Berbatov said, I was in the best possible way. We take it as a big compliment [because Stoke were so good at it]."

  12. 'I'm not involved in that' - Pep on De Bruyne's futurepublished at 13:40 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December

    Crystal Palace v Man City (Sat, 15:00 GMT)

    Manchester City

    Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola onKevin De Bruyne: "I’m not involved in that” [discussions over his future at the club].

    “I would like to have a 23 year old sign a contract for ten years for him, this is what I'd like, we’ll see.

    “The player, the impact legacy of the club will be forever, of course it’s not easy, as a club we have in the moment it's going to happen, we have to find the best way.”

    Kevin De BruyneImage source, Getty Images
  13. Gunners 'adapt players to team's needs'published at 13:39 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December

    Fulham v Arsenal (14:00 GMT)

    Arsenal

    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka: "They work with any kind of finishing constantly, we want to be a threat from everything that we do and we have tot take every opportunity to make it count and be a threat.

    On Rice taking corners: "Adapt the player's abilities to the team's needs and to how we can exploit the qualities that we have within the squad in the best possible way. It's all about the players, every tactic, every decision, every position on the pitch is towards that."

    Declan RiceImage source, Getty Images
  14. 'We want to be aggressive but in a smart way'published at 13:38 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December

    Everton v Liverpool (Sat, 12:30 GMT)

    Liverpool

    Liverpool head coach Arne Slot on his first Merseyside derby: "It is going to be special for everyone. For all the fans, players and the managers involved. To be part of the game is already special but it being the last one at Goodison makes it even more special.

    "It’s only a nice experience if the result goes your way. That is what we are working on the most. I never speak about three points before the game and especially not if you face a side like Everton that have been keeping clean sheets.

    "We know we have to be ready against a tough team. The fans will be loud. We have to be prepared for everything in this game.

    "You need to be aggressive in a smart way. Last season, because I've re-watched the game, we were very aggressive when we went out there. I was surprised after 30 minutes because Liverpool had the ball the most but they had committed more fouls.

    "Everton are a big threat in set pieces. Unnecessary free kicks are not smart for us. We want to be aggressive but in a concentrated and smart way."

  15. Man City team newspublished at 13:37 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December

    Crystal Palace v Man City (Sat, 15:00 GMT)

    Manchester City

    Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola: "Nathan [Ake] is out, Manuel [Akanji] we’ll see. Still they are out [longer term players]."

    He also confirms Phil Foden is still unavailable.

    Manchester City boss Pep GuardiolaImage source, Getty Images
  16. 'I accept all the responsibility and pressure'published at 13:36 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December

    West Ham v Wolves (Mon, 20:00 GMT)

    West Ham United

    West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui was also asked if his thinks it is disrespectful the club have had board meetings about his future: "No. I am aware of these things. I am aware to work with my players."

    And on if the players are with him: "The players have been fantastic. [Great] commitment. I don't have anything to say against my players. I will not talk bad about my players, I accept all the responsibility and pressure. That is why I am the coach. My players have to enjoy their profession. They are demanding with themselves and to believe in them is the most important thing."

  17. 'We are ahead of my expectations'published at 13:35 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December

    Tottenham v Chelsea (Sun, 16:30 GMT)

    Chelsea

    Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca on how the Blues are progressing under his management:

    "In terms of points and how we want to play on and off the ball, I was convinced we'd reach that moment but not so early. We can do many things better in both situations - attacking and defending. We are ahead of my expectations.

    "It's because the players are doing fantastic. Probably the reason why is because we focus on the day by day and seeing how we can improve players. No more than that."

  18. 'We want to be the kings of everything'published at 13:34 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December

    Fulham v Arsenal (Sun, 14:00 GMT)

    Arsenal

    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on 'corner kings': "Well we want to be the kings of everything, on set pieces, the best in the world, on high press the best in the world, attacking in open spaces, the best in the world.

    "Best atmosphere and stadium, the best at everything. Before it was we didn’t score enough, we didn’t challenge, we didn’t win big games for 20 years. We want to be the best at everything.

    "The best academy, the best individual development for players. We want to be the best of the best. Recruit the best players, the best coaches, that's the aim."

    Arsenal boss Mikel ArtetaImage source, Getty Images
  19. Lopetegui vague about job securitypublished at 13:33 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December

    West Ham v Wolves (Mon, 20:00 GMT)

    West Ham United

    West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui added on having one game to save his job: "I am not thinking this. We have one very important challenge on Monday against a good team.

    "They have very good players and good coach. so we have to focused to develop our work until Monday to be ready. To give our fans a good day."

    And on if he has been told it is a crucial game in terms of his job security: "Listen to close this kind of question, I understand all the things around football and I understand that my main responsibility is to be ready to face a tough match.

    "It's a big opportunity and challenge for us at home. To be ready to acheive the three points, that is most important thing."

  20. 'We will see Caicedo as full-back again'published at 13:32 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December

    Tottenham v Chelsea (Sun, 16:30 GMT)

    Chelsea

    Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca on Enzo Fernandez's fine form:

    "He's improving a lot in terms of understanding the game and the position. Now he's arriving in the box. This is what we need from the attacking players. He has many things he can do better, all the squad do. He's in the right way."

    On using Moises Caicedo as an inverted right-back:

    "Probably Moi as a full-back inside was in our minds from day one but because of the Romeo [Lavia] injury we decided to use him as a holding midfielder. For sure in the future we can use him as a full-back.

    "We will see him again there. On the ball, we have Moi inside next to Romeo and Enzo. We are quite good. Enzo is giving us balance so for sure it's an option."

    Moises CaicedoImage source, Getty Images