Newcastle United

Newcastle were beaten at Bramall Lane in January and manager Steve Bruce says it was "one of the dark moments of the season".

"Certainly one of dark moments of season," said Bruce.

"I certainly picked the wrong team and the performance in Sheffield was one of bad moments. I have enormous respect for what Chris [Wilder] did. But then look, they won [against us], won at Old Trafford and got relegated.

"That doesn't happen in other leagues. They are a genuine group and it hasn't happened this year for them but we need to show them respect."

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Having secured Premier League safety, Steve Bruce has already turned his attention to strengthening his squad for next season.

"It looks as if Harry Kane became available yesterday," said Bruce.

"That wouldn't be a bad start. No, I mean, look, we've had conversations but that's normal, but I think what's vitally important now is that we finish off the season.

"Of course discussions have gone on, and there will be, like every club up and down the country, they'll be discussions of which way forward.

"I can't really reveal that because it would be disrespectful for the people that we're trying to bring to the club, but always my thought is, how can we improve and get better.

"And that's what I'm trying to do."

Newcastle United

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce says fans returning to stadiums is a "step to being normal again".

"We will start feeling it when we arrive tomorrow," said Bruce.

"We had a flavour of it at the FA Cup final, and last night in the play-offs watching Barnsley and the atmosphere they've created.

"It's been weird playing in front of nobody, you get used to it in the end, but it's a step to being normal again.

"If we ever needed reminding of what we play for, it's the supporters, the spectacle. You go to the pub before and after and discuss everything that makes the game great."

Time now to hear from Newcastle boss Steve Bruce...

Aston Villa

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith provides an injury update on his squad and says talisman Jack Grealish has not had much time to "influence games" since returning from his shin problem.

"Morgan [Sanson] is still not available and is out for last couple of games," said Smith.

"Matt Cash is out and Tyrone Mings should train today.

"[Jack] Grealish should start depending on how he comes through training - there will be conversations with the medical teams.

"He came on and looked bright in the first game [against Everton]. He didn’t get as much ball at Palace. He hasn’t had enough time to influence the game as much as he would like to."

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With Villa travelling to Spurs for their penultimate game of the season on Wednesday, even Dean Smith has had his say on Harry Kane's situation.

Asked if rumours around certain players unsettles the squad, Smith said: "I don’t think so.

"It will be talked about but I haven't seen any quotes from Harry Kane or Tottenham.

"Harry Kane is one of the top professionals out there. His sole aim will be to finish as top goal scorer.

"They have a front four capable of hurting anyone but you can build up momentum [with victory] that you take into next season.

"It would be nice for us after all the claims of the Super League to put in performances and show what we’re capable of."

Before we hear more from Dean Smith, in case you hadn't seen it, we are also running a poll on Harry Kane's future.

You can see it on the right hand side of the page, and you can vote for where the England captain will play next season...

Aston Villa

With fans set to return to Premier League matches this week, Aston Villa manager Dean Smith says the supporters are the "lifeblood" of the club.

"Everyone is looking forward to it," said Smith.

"The last year has shown how important supporters are, they are the lifeblood.

"I watched the play-off semi finals last night and the atmosphere was great in both stadiums.

"We’ve all felt it. We made five new signings in the summer and their family and friends have never seen them play at Villa park.

"For the players as well, it's something they've been missing to play in front of their loved ones."

Now then, we're nearly ready to hear from our first Premier League manager.

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith is standing by...

I talk about emotions in my last post because there looked like a few teary-eyed fans at the Barnsley v Swansea Championship play-off last night.

Supporters have been away from grounds for over a year, it's bound to stoke up some intense feelings!

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With fans set to return to Premier League games this evening, we wanted to know your thoughts about filling stadiums again...

Are you going to one of the top flight games before the end of the season? Will you feel emotional when the players walk out? Are you feeling nervous?

You can get involved by Tweeting #bbcfootball or by sending a text to 81111 (UK only).

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Manchester United players have been affected by the fan protests about the club's ownership, according to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Last week, Solskjaer's side were beaten by Leicester and Liverpool in the space of 50 hours as a congested fixture list combined with fan discontent to disrupt their planning.

United's players spent hours in the stadium and beds were delivered so they could rest ahead of the Liverpool game amid fears of major demonstrations.

"I didn't want to use it as an excuse because we lost two games, but surely it's reason behind the performances," he said.

Read more here.

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Those Harry Kane rumours will probably run for some time - but let's turn our attention to what's happening tonight.

Manchester United get us under way against Fulham with around 10,000 fans set to make their return inside Old Trafford.

We'll have more on that next...

That big Harry Kane story leads the BBC gossip column this morning, so here's a look at the highlights:

• England striker Harry Kane has once again told Tottenham he wants to leave the Premier League club at the end of the season. Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United have expressed a desire to sign the 27-year-old. (Sky Sports), external
• Spanish giants Barcelona have also enquired about Kane, though the Three Lions captain would prefer to stay in England. (Times - subscription required), external
• Manchester United are up against Manchester City as they plan a £52m move for Sporting Lisbon's18-year-old Portugal full-back Nuno Mendes. (Mail), external

The Guardian

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The Daily Telegraph

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But first, let's take a look at some of the back pages you will be waking up to this morning...