Pellegrini turns his attention to form, both domestic and European, following a mixed couple of weeks on both fronts...

Manuel Pellegrini has given some squad details for Saturday's match at home to Newcastle. There's trouble at the back for the Chilean, who predicts a "tough game" against the Magpies following their hard-fought 2-2 draw against Chelsea.

Chelsea managerJose Mourinhoplayed a straight bat when asked about the controversy over former team doctorEva Carneiro.

Mourinho has been cleared of making discriminatory comments to Carneiro, who has since left the club. "For the last two months I did not open my mouth and I will keep like this,” he said. “One day I will speak, and I will choose that day.”

Asked about FA chief Greg Dyke’s comments that he should apologise, Mourinho replied: “That’s the same answer. I am quiet about it for a long time. I read, and listen, and watch, and I am quiet.”

Responding to a suggestion that commenting might help the issue go away, he said: “I can be here all day. My chance to speak will come.”

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Eddie Howe is next up at 13:00 BST approx ahead of the Cherries welcoming Watford on Saturday.

Mourinho speaking frankly now about Chelsea's poor start, saying he defines it as "the worst period in my career with the worst results in my career". 

However he declines to call it his "hardest challenge" and puts a positive spin on their performance, calling it a "good experience".

BBC Radio Manchester's Liam Bradford is in place for Manuel Pellegrini's natter with the press. We'll bring you the best lines from that shortly.

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The Chelsea boss gives an insight into the feeling within the camp following the 2-1 loss to Porto in the Champions League...

Mourinho on feeling the pressure: "I like to be under pressure when I'm top of the league and the second is one point behind, that's the pressure I like."

Chelsea's Twitter feed also gives an update on the progress of Loic Remy, Oscar and Radamel Falcao...

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Mourinho praises Saturday's opponents, Southampton, acknowledging Chelsea's failure to beat them last season.

He adds: "We respect them, we know they're a good team and for sure they will give us a difficult match."

Asked if Chelsea can be dominant again after a mixed start, Mourinho says: "I keep thinking the same I told you before Arsenal - I think we can win every game. 

"We are capable as a team to win against anyone - Champions League, Premier League - we are capable of that."

Mourinho is coy on his selections for Southampton on Saturday but mentions the progress of Thibaut Courtois and Chelsea's goalkeeper situation in general.

Asked whether it is hard to leave John Terry out of the team, Mourinho replies simply: "No."

Pushed on whether he is ready for a recall, he says: "He's ready every game to play, even the ones I leave him on the bench."

Jose Mourinho has begun his news conference, turning his attention to the loss at Porto in the Champions League...

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England forwards coach Graham Rowntree: "The guys are getting ready emotionally and mentally for the game tomorrow night. They know what is at stake.

"I keep saying the word composure - doing your job well in the heat of battle. These days it is all about what you do under pressure, it's as boring as that I'm afraid.”

A reminder that Jose Mourinho will be fielding questions from the media at 12:30 BST, ahead of Chelsea's match against Southampton on Saturday.

His old foe Arsene Wenger was in spiky mood at his meeting this morning, can we expect the same from him?

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A Question of Sport Teaser

Today's Question of Sport teaser concerns the Women's Super League, which draws to a dramatic conclusion on Sunday.

We're asking you to name the five teams who have always featured in the top flight of women's football.

No prizes, just personal pride and glory on offer. We'll bring you the answers a little later on.

Top players Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have swapped tennis whites for silk jackets while on a visit to Thailand.

The pair are in the country to play an exhibition match which was organised by local authorities to boost confidence in the country's safety after a bombing in August that left 20 people dead and more than 120 injured.

The pair had a variety of photo opportunities, including a visit to the Erawan Shrine, the site of the blast, the ornate Grand Palace and a visit to Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.

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BBC Sport's Mark Lawrenson is a heavy hitter in the world of football predictions. But former NFL star Osi Umenyiora is, well, a truly heavy hitter.

The British-born Nigerian defensive end is turning his attention to "proper" football, as UK fans would likely put it, choosing his winners and losers for this weekend's Premier League action. 

Take a look at Lawro's predictions here - Osi will be gazing into his crystal ball a little later on.

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It's been another busy morning of football news conferences, so to save you the trouble of trawling through the feed again, here's a neat digest of the top lines from each manager:

• Arsenal: Arsene Wenger describes continued criticism of his side as "very, very, very, very boring" and threatens to walk out when questioned about Jose Mourinho. 

• Liverpool: Brendan Rodgers says he is not seeking assurances from the owners about his future, also jokes that Liverpool's start has been a "disaster!" compared to Everton's. 
• Everton: Roberto Martinez says a decision will be made on the inclusion of John Stones and Seamus Coleman as late as possible - no new injury worries after West Brom.
• Norwich: Alex Neil bemoans the Canaries lack of points considering "how well we've played".
• Aston Villa: Tim Sherwood says midfielder Idrissa Gana is fit but Adama Traore is struggling following Under-21s action.
• West Brom: Tony Pulis tips Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew to be on the England manager shortlist if and when Roy Hodgson finishes. He also admits the loss to Everton "hurt".

Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta has told the club website, external that he is surprised at Newcastle's lowly position in the Premier League table.

The sides meet at the Ethiad Stadium on Saturday with the home side second from top and the visitors second from bottom and still awaiting their first win of the season

"I’m very surprised to see Newcastle where they are because of the experience they had towards the end of last season," he said. 

"After that situation, you expect to bring in new players - which has happened - but the results haven’t been good so far, though there was a definite improvement against Chelsea last weekend."

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