Summary

  1. Goodbyepublished at 15:38 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March

    This live page has now come to a close.

    But don't shoot off, because you can recap all of today's news by either checking out the summary points at the top of the page or clicking on the key bits below.

    We'll be back with you Monday to recap all of this weekend's fixtures and prepare ourselves for another monster week of football.

    For now though, have a brilliant weekend.

    Ta-ra!

  2. Premier League fixtures this weekendpublished at 15:36 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March

    A full catalogue of Premier League action for you this weekend, starting on Saturday lunchtime and rounding off with Monday Night Football.

    All fixtures kick-off at 15:00 GMT unless stated...

    Saturday

    • Nottingham Forest v Man City (12:30)
    • Brighton v Fulham
    • Crystal Palace v Ipswich
    • Liverpool v Southampton
    • Brentford v Aston Villa (17:30)
    • Wolves v Everton (20:00)

    Sunday

    • Chelsea v Leicester (14:00)
    • Tottenham v Bournemouth (14:00)
    • Man Utd v Arsenal (16:30)

    Monday

    • West Ham v Newcastle (20:00)
  3. Recap: What players are out this weekend?published at 15:32 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March

    These players have been confirmed as out through injury by their managers in today's news conferences and will play no part in this weekend's fixtures.

  4. Recap: What have Amorim and Arteta said?published at 15:27 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March

    Ruben Amorim and Mikel ArtetaImage source, Getty Images

    The big match taking centre stage this weekend comes from Old Trafford as Manchester United take on Arsenal.

    It has a bit of extra spice on the fixture following United's FA Cup penalty shoot-out victory at the Emirates back in January.

    The pressure is on for Mikel Arteta's side too as anything but a win would surely spell the end to any Premier League title ambitions.

    Here's what the two managers had to say:

  5. Recap: The big talking pointspublished at 15:23 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March

    A reminder that we have been across 16 (SIXTEEN) news conferences today, plus all of the other bits and bobs we've had coming in throughout the day.

    Before we go and lie down in a dark room, here's a look at some of the key talking points.

  6. Mateta 'doing well' and set to return after international breakpublished at 15:18 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March

    Crystal Palace v Ipswich (Sat, 15:00 GMT)

    Crystal Palace

    Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner on Jean-Philippe Mateta:

    "Mateta is doing well. He is at home and recovering well. He had no fractures or concussion and healing from the huge wound is going as we expected.

    "He will go to Marbella with us next week and he will be just training individually. If everything goes how we wish, he will be available against Fulham [after the March international break].

    “We lose JP for this game - we can’t play him tomorrow - but it's not too bad.”

    Jean-Philippe Mateta being looked after by medics on the pitch after his head injury against MillwallImage source, Getty Images
  7. Postpublished at 15:16 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March

    Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner was asked for an update on Jean-Philippe Mateta during his Crystal Palace news conference. His response is coming up.

  8. The FA on Roberts' banpublished at 15:12 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March

    The FA released the following statement on the ban to Liam Roberts.

    It reads: "The FA claimed that - in the circumstances - the standard punishment for this offence was clearly insufficient, and Liam Roberts subsequently denied this.

    "Following a hearing, the Regulatory Commission upheld The FA’s claim, set aside the standard three-match punishment, and instead imposed a six-match ban."

  9. What matches will Roberts miss for Millwall?published at 15:08 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March

    Millwall goalkeeper Liam RobertsImage source, Getty Images

    With Millwall out of the FA Cup, goalkeeper Liam Roberts will serve all six matches of his ban in the Championship.

    The Lions' stopper has already missed one game, coming in a 2-0 defeat at home to Bristol City earlier this week.

    Roberts' ban will see him miss the following matches:

    • 8 March - Watford v Millwall
    • 12 March - Leeds United v Millwall
    • 15 March - Millwall v Stoke City
    • 29 March - Sunderland v Millwall
    • 5 April - Millwall v Portsmouth
  10. Roberts makes statement after FA extend banpublished at 15:03 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March

    Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts has released the following statement after his ban was extended to a total of six matches by the Football Association.

    Roberts said: “Hello everyone.

    “As the dust settles, I want to address what has been a really difficult week for all concerned, including my family and I.

    “Firstly, to Jean-Philippe, who I continue to send my best wishes to in his recovery. As soon as I could, I reached out to Jean-Philippe personally to apologise, and I was thankful to hear back from him that evening that he was OK and reassured me not to worry.

    “I am devastated by what happened. I unequivocally accept the red card as awarded and accept my punishment. Furthermore, it has been extremely unpleasant to observe suggestions that I intended to harm a fellow professional. I have categorically never stepped onto a football pitch with the intention of hurting anyone.

    “Misleading articles and comments have resulted in an unthinkable amount of abusive messages and threats towards my family and I. To the footballing community who know me and reached out with support through this tough time, thank you, I appreciate every single message.

    “Finally, I want to say a huge thank you to everybody connected to Millwall Football Club for their continued support. The togetherness throughout this club is unique, and I can’t wait to be back out on the pitch in front of our fans.

    “Be kind.

    “Take care, Robbo.”

    Liam Roberts walking off the pitch after being sent offImage source, Getty Images
  11. Roberts ban extended to six matchespublished at 15:00 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March
    Breaking

    Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts has been handed an extra three-match ban following the red card he received against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup.

    Last Saturday, Roberts was shown a straight red card for a high challenge on Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta which required the Frenchman to have 25 stitches in his ear.

    The extension to Roberts' ban means he will miss a total of six matches but has already served one of the matches on his suspension.

    Liam Roberts' foul on Jean-Philippe MatetaImage source, Getty Images
  12. 'Cole knows he has struggled to score goals'published at 14:57 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March

    Chelsea v Leicester (Sun, 14:00 GMT)

    Chelsea

    Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca was asked about Cole Palmer's goal drought and whether it is affecting him: "When you score a goal you are probably more happy, also because your goals help the team to win but overall Cole is fine. He's happy, he knows that he struggled to score goals in this moment but he is also aware that it is something normal and during a season it can happen. Watching him during the training session, he is fine and looks fantastic."

  13. 'Very happy and positive for this game'published at 14:53 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March

    Wolves v Everton (Sat, 20:00 GMT)

    Wolves

    Wolves boss Vitor Pereira on team news ahead of Everton's visit: "[Emmanuel] Agbadou is ready to help us. [Marshall] Munetsi is ready, [Goncalo] Guedes is ready, Rodrigo [Gomes] is ready, [Jean-Ricner] Bellegarde too. I'm very happy and positive for this game."

  14. 'Cunha admitted the mistake'published at 14:48 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March

    Wolves v Everton (Sat, 20:00 GMT)

    Wolves

    Wolves boss Vitor Pereira on Matheus Cunha being charged by the FA and how long he expects to be without him: "I'm not creating expectations because I don't control the decision. He admitted the mistake, for sure. He has a good personality, he is a good boy.

    "It was a bad moment, that moment affects him, the club, the supporters he has given a lot to us until now. It means that this is the moment to support him. He needs to learn with the mistake but now as a coach, as a team, as a club, we need to support him and help him to come [back] stronger. He has a strong personality and we all have bad times in life."

    Matheus Cunha headbutting Bournemouth's Milos KerkezImage source, Getty Images
  15. Barkley and Onana remain outpublished at 14:43 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March

    Brentford v Aston Villa (Sat, 17:30 GMT)

    Aston Villa

    Aston Villa boss Unai Emery on team news: "We anticipated Boubacar Kamara's comeback [on Tuesday against Club Brugge] because we needed him but we were trying to protect him by not being in the starting eleven - with Pau Torres the same and Matty Cash the same. They are closer to playing more minutes but we have to be intelligent with every player.

    "Ross Barkley is out. He is not available for tomorrow.

    "Amadou Onana is starting to work with the team and is close to being with us as well.

    "We will need those players and hopefully we can try and be consistent in not getting injuries."

    Amadou OnanaImage source, Getty Images
  16. Postpublished at 14:40 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March

    It has been a hectic couple of hours, but there is still more to come. Updates from Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, Wolves and Chelsea to follow.

    Don't go anywhere!

  17. Henry back in full trainingpublished at 14:36 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March

    Brentford v Aston Villa (Sat, 17:30 GMT)

    Brentford

    Rico Henry crossing a ballImage source, Getty Images

    Brentford defender Rico Henry was returned to full training forwards while Gustavo [Nunes], Igor [Thiago] and midfielder Josh [Dasilva] are all running.

    Frank spoke about Henry and fellow full-back Aaron Hickey, who scored on hs return for Brentford's under-21s after 16 months on the sidelines.

    “I’m pleased with that,” said Frank. “[Hickey] will not be involved in this game or the next one [v Bournemouth] – we are looking at after the international break. We need to take it step by step. With him and Rico [Henry] we need to build the robustness.”

  18. 'We will try to recover points we've lost'published at 14:31 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March

    Tottenham v Bournemouth (Sun, 14:00 GMT)

    Bournemouth

    Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola on the FA Cup and moving forwards: "It's always good when you win a game, the next days are easier. The chance to play in the quarter finals [of the FA Cup] but talking about the league, we come from two defeats.

    "Now we know we have a difficult game but we will try to recover points we've lost against Wolves and Brighton."

    See Bournemouth fan views, analysis and more on our club page

    Andoni Iraola taking Bournemouth trainingImage source, get