Liverpool

Liverpool boss Arne Slot on Mohamed Salah and Ryan Gravenberch who shone in Wednesday's Chanmpions League win:

"Why players play well? I think it has to do with the quality they have as players, Mo has a lot of quality, Ryan has a lot of quality.

"Actually every player that plays here has a lot of quality. It's up to us and I say 'us' because it's not only me, my staff; it's also the players to play in the best possible way as a team and then individually as well, do special things.

"It was an unbelievable finish from Mo, but they only chance he got to finish was because Trent Alexander-Arnold made an overlapping run and that's why it opened up in the inside and if you give that space to Mo, then he can score a special goal."

Liverpool

Liverpool boss Arne Slot on a chance to go four points clear at the top of the league:

"You always look at the first one [match] and that's Crystal Palace and they've already shown how tough of an opponent they are against the big teams like [Manchester] United and Chelsea in both situations, they got a result so that's the first game and that is why it's the most important one and a difficult one for us, 12:30 kick-off after playing Wednesday evening, late in the Champions League, facing a team that had the whole week to prepare but that is part of working at a top club that we face those teams and we have to be ready for those teams and that's what we are [going to do] tomorrow.

"I don't look at it, at this point, as one point, two point, three points, it's after the weekend, then it is interesting to look at the league table and not after the game we have played."

Press conferences are starting to kick into gear now as we head towards midday and Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been speaking to the media.

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Ed asks: "I think it was something like 12 out of the 16 players who played for United against Spurs on Sunday were bought under Ten Hag, and yet this current group of players still don't feel like they suit how the manager wants to play. In your opinion, which manager, available or not, has the philosophy and the wherewithal to get the best out of this bunch? Because right now I, having been 'Ten Hag in' at the end of last season, can't see him turning this one around.

Simon Stone says: "Hi Ed. I was also of the opinion Ten Hag should be given time to prove the FA Cup final was the start of the future, rather than a one-off but the longer this goes on, the more it seems the latter is true. The only caveat is that it is still early in the season and nothing is broken beyond repair.

"I do think there is a reality to where United are. Did they want to sell Scott McTominay? Probably not. Did they want to offload Casemiro? Probably. Do they accept they paid far too much for Antony? Definitely. Bad decisions on recruitment can take years to shake off. That is where United are now. You cannot even begin to compare their squad to Man City, or Arsenal or Liverpool for that matter. They have paid a lot of money for a lot of players but it doesn’t mean they are worth it.

Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler on having difficult conversations with his players after breaking their unbeaten record: "It's very important after defeat that you are honest to yourself, you reflect on yourself, what was good, what was not good in the game. If you lose a game of course, there are more negative points. We have analysed the negative points, we discussed with the team about that. We tried to find solutions, we tried to show a reaction as a team.

"But there were also some positive things, especially in possession, Chelsea scored four goals and we also had the chance to score four goals. In the end, we have to learn from it, I have to learn from it, because I was the responsible person for the match plan and the match plan wasn't good enough. I also have to learn from it, and now we try to show a reaction."

Newcastle United

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe on Joelinton being on yellow card away from a ban:

"It’s something I’ve been talking a lot about with him [Joelinton] about. We don’t want to lose him especially so early. It feels too early to miss a player in the season."

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Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be at Aston Villa to watch Sunday's Premier League game.

Ratcliffe is currently in Barcelona to see if Ben Ainslie can qualify for the Americas Cup in his INEOS boat but will switch his attentions back to football this weekend.

It is the first time he will have watched United live in a Premier League away game since the 4-3 defeat at Chelsea in April.

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Since Erik ten Hag joined the club in 2022, no Premier League club have conceded three or more goals in a match more times in all competitions than Manchester United's 24.

Moreover, in the 62 games they have played since the start of last season, United have conceded twice on 31 occasions - the most of any current Premier League side.

They have, however, kept four clean sheets so far this season.

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Ben asks: "What're your thoughts on Bruno? Everyone knows he is a great player. But I don't think he would get near City, Arsenal or Liverpool's first teams because he loses the ball 34 times per game. The system means nothing when you have your captain and third midfielder having no discipline."

Simon Stone says: "Hiya Ben. This is a tricky one. Bruno gets questioned a lot but he is a leader – and United don’t have that many of them – and their most creative force. I agree though, he sometimes lacks discipline. That is why I thought the decision to use him as a false nine in the FA Cup final was an excellent one because he doesn’t wreck your defensive shape if he gets in the wrong position. I thought that may hint at what was to come this season but Ten Hag doubled down on his preference to have a striker by signing Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna.

"Bruno has not played well this season and I had thought his red card against Tottenham would force United into another tactic during his three-game ban. That position has now changed – but maybe Ten Hag will look at something against Fenerbahce later this month. It is definitely a problem and there are no easy answers."

Newcastle United

Eddie Howe on whether Alexander Isak will be available for section, along with any other updates on who will and wont be available against Everton tomorrow:

No unfortunately he [Isak] wont make the game, we are hoping he’ll be back with Callum [Wilson] for the game after the international break. Nick Pope and Fabian Shar should be okay and we also hope that Kieran Trippier will be available this weekend."

Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler on team news: "Let's start with the positives, Brajan Gruda, Solly Marsh, they trained very good this week. They might be an option for the weekend. The others, the long term injuries, Matt O'Riley, Pedro, JP and James Milner but he's also an option for this weekend. So I think positives and negative news but in general, we see more positives that the players come back."

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Liverpool will be playing at 12:30 BST on Saturday and, under former boss Jurgen Klopp, that usually meant it was time for broadcasters and authorities to take cover.

Klopp, to put it mildly, was not a fan of that particular kick off time, especially after an international break or following a midweek game for his side and the German regularly vented his anger about it.

Having played on Wednesday against Bologna in the Champions League, the Reds visit Crystal Palace in the league in Saturday’s lunchtime start and it’ll be interesting to see what current Liverpool manager Arne Slot has to say about the issue.

The Dutchman briefly mentioned the quick turnaround after the 2-0 win against Bologna so we’ll find out when he chats to the media at 10:30 BST today.

Liverpool have played at 12:30 BST once before this season but that was the opening match of the campaign and not after a midweek outing.

Slot has won eight of his first nine games in charge but will he have to rotate his squad more than he has done so far to try to register a sixth victory in a row?

Italian forward Federico Chiesa missed the win against Bologna because of injury and we’ll also find out what the latest is on his fitness and any other injury concerns.

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Marlowe asks: "Hi Simon. Would you agree that, despite the structural challenges, Ten Hag appears incapable (at United) of coaching a quality group of players to be organised and consistent? And if that is true, why do you think that is? (he clearly was able to do it at Ajax)."

Simon Stone says: "It certainly appears that way Marlowe. I have asked him myself and been in press conferences where others have asked about repeated failures of his team but Ten Hag tends to reject this and say there is improvement. But it is a fact they concede goals quickly after each other, and it happened again last night. It is a fact Micky van der Ven went on a 60-yard run without being challenged just days after an FC Twente player did the same thing on the same ground.

"Players make mistakes, it is a fact of life. But making them repeatedly in a short period of time suggests more fundamental issues. It does make you wonder if the players are taking on board the messages they are getting – but then the late equaliser dispels the notion United’s players are not trying for the manager."

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Manager Erik ten Hag insists Manchester United will resolve their defensive issues but says the players must take responsibility following their 3-3 draw at Porto in the Europa League.

Bournemouth

AFC Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola on Evanilson scoring his first Premier League goal for the club:

"I think he is relived after the goal. He is very important for us. He was playing well but after the penalty miss, he felt bad. When he scored you could see his reaction and his team mates."

"I want him to be the player who scores all the goals. He has to help us play well. His understanding is getting better, he needs to help us on the press. I focus more on these things rather than goals."

Bournemouth

AFC Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola on facing Leicester City away this weekend:

"I think its going to be difficult, especially away games. They’ve been fighting in every game. I think we have be at our best if we want to win. Its difficult for every team to win game. They are doing good things and its going to be difficult."

"I don’t think its fair to go into this game, looking at how Leicester performed against Arsenal. It’s going a tough game."

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Anon asks: "Simon I have followed United for 60 years and last night's substitution of Rashford is one of the worst decisions in all that time. We want him back to his best and he was something like that last night first half for the manager to make that change and then offer rotation as the reason is shocking same as resting him at Palace, thoughts please?"

Simon Stone says: "You must have seen quite a few baffling substitutions in 60 years. My memory does not stretch back that far but I have reported on the club for a long time and seen plenty that didn’t make sense, including Sir Alex Ferguson’s.

"Last night’s didn’t make much sense to me given how Rashford had performed and the state of the game. Erik ten Hag said after the game there was a defensive issue as his team did not defend properly down their left hand side. However, he also said that wasn’t the reason he was replaced. In the end, you can only judge on the outcome and if Rashford has a major role in a United victory at Aston Villa on Sunday, it will have worked. But I would have thought Rashford himself will have been bemused at being replaced, just as he was by being left out at Palace. After his struggles last season, now he is in form, I would be wanting him to play as much as possible."

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Bournemouth

AFC Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola on team news ahead of the trip to Leicester on Saturday:

"I think Tyler [Adams] will not be fit for the game. He's going to train fully with the team during the international break but he won't be involved in the game tomorrow.

"Apart from him, everyone is available and I think we are in a good place."