Summary

  • Premier League news conferences before weekend's matches

  • Man Utd's Antony to return to training

  • Chelsea "already working" on January transfers, says Pochettino

  • Build-up to the start of the WSL season on Sunday

  • Liverpool and Tottenham put unbeaten starts to the test in north London

  • Fenway Sports Group agrees to sell minority stake in Liverpool

  • Napoli make statement denying intent to offend Victor Osimhen after Tiktok controversy

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  1. Brighton trio ruled out of Aston Villa clashpublished at 15:14 British Summer Time 29 September 2023

    Aston Villa v Brighton (Sat, 12:30 BST)

    Brighton & Hove Albion

    Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi, speaking at his news conference about the fitness of his squad: "Pascal [Gross] will not be available, he could play in the Europa League [on Thursday]. James Milner will not play tomorrow. Evan Ferguson is fine.

    "Adam Lallana can't play, although it's not a big injury."

    Adam LallanaImage source, Getty Images
  2. Luton must deal with 'fast and aggressive' Everton - Edwardspublished at 15:10 British Summer Time 29 September 2023

    Everton v Luton (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Luton Town

    Luton Town manager Rob Edwards speaking at his news conference ahead of the Hatters' trip to Everton: "They’re a good team with good players and an experienced manager. I think the performances have been there, they’ve just not got the results. They’re hard-working, organised and athletic.

    "They’ll look to play on the front foot earlier and get their attacking players in the game and look to engage their supporters.

    "We’ve got to be ready for that fast and their aggressive nature. That will suit us and we’re looking forward to the challenge."

  3. Edwards 'disappointed' for Lokonga after injurypublished at 15:05 British Summer Time 29 September 2023

    Everton v Luton (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Luton Town

    Luton Town manager Rob Edwards speaking at his news conference ahead of the Hatters' trip to Everton: "We have got some good individual performances [against Exeter]. There were some positives there despite the result and l have some decisions to make.

    "Clearly Sambi [Lokonga] is going to be missing anyway after his injury against Wolves. There were some positives to take from a difficult night.

    "It just gives someone else an opportunity now. I am really disappointed for him because he made a big impression on us and just wants to play football. We have to support him now and make sure he gets the best treatment he can and it gives someone else an opportunity."

    On Tom Lockyer: "He has trained. I managed him yesterday and he has trained today so he is fit for selection."

  4. 'I am expecting us to improve'published at 15:02 British Summer Time 29 September 2023

    Everton v Luton (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Luton Town

    Luton Town manager Rob Edwards speaking at his news conference ahead of the Hatters' trip to Everton: "We have to put it bed quickly [the loss against Exeter].

    "We had a difficult night. It was always going to be a difficult night. We have to take our medicine and come out fighting for the next match.

    "I am expecting us to improve tomorrow.

    "We always believe that. We know it is going to be a difficult game. But we are looking at it and thinking that it is a good opportunity for us."

    Rob EdwardsImage source, Getty Images
  5. 'We have created chances'published at 14:58 British Summer Time 29 September 2023

    Everton v Luton (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Luton Town

    Luton Town manager Rob Edwards speaking at his news conference ahead of the Hatters' trip to Everton: "It's been a little bit of a topic now for the last few games because we have created chances.

    "I want us to keep doing what we are doing and arriving in the right areas. But if you are shying away from it and not getting into the areas to score, that's a concern.

    "We just need to make that final bit count. That's all of us, not just the forwards because anyone can be getting chances. It is very much a collective."

  6. 'Heavy defeats are part of it'published at 14:53 British Summer Time 29 September 2023

    West Ham v Sheff Utd (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    West Ham United

    David Moyes on Sheffield United's 8-0 defeat to Newcastle: "“You’d always expect a team who loses to have a reaction, but ultimately I wouldn’t want to be on the other side of that either.

    “Like every manager I’ve had heavy defeats in my career. It’s part of it. Paul Heckingbottom did a brilliant job in getting them promoted last year, they’re new to the Premier League and sometimes that’s not easy.”

  7. Cresswell out of Blades clashpublished at 14:51 British Summer Time 29 September 2023

    West Ham v Sheff Utd (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    West Ham United

    David Moyes on team news: “We’re pretty much fine. We had a game in midweek and we’re making sure everybody is recovered from that and hopefully everyone is fit and well for Saturday.

    “Aaron Cresswell has had a bit of a hamstring injury and he’s not ready yet but he’s coming on well.”

  8. 'No secret to longevity'published at 14:46 British Summer Time 29 September 2023

    West Ham v Sheff Utd (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    West Ham United

    David MoyesImage source, Getty Images

    West Ham boss David Moyes reacts to the news he is set to take charge of his 900th game in management against Sheffield United: “I don’t there is a secret. I’ve been in a long time, you have to have an incredible love of the game and you have to want to continue wanting to improve.

    “I don’t know how many different managers have come into the Premier League over the seasons but you have to keep evolving to keep up and I’m enjoying every minute of being the manager of West Ham.”

  9. Klopp took intensity to 'another level'published at 14:43 British Summer Time 29 September 2023

    Tottenham v Liverpool (Sat, 17:30 BST)

    Tottenham Hotspur

    Ange Postecoglou on Liverpool: "I think from when Jurgen [Klopp] came, the tempo and intensity was another level. The Premier League has always been an intense league but he took it to another level."

  10. 'The dressing room wasn't euphoric'published at 14:33 British Summer Time 29 September 2023

    Tottenham v Liverpool (Sat, 17:30 BST)

    Tottenham Hotspur

    Ange Postecoglou on a good performance and result in the north London Derby: "The players are the ones embracing what we are doing. It wasn't euphoric in the dressing room; we knew it would be tough. Arsenal are going to be a force but we held out own and the lads were disappointed they couldn't finish it off.

    "That is a good indicator of where they are at."

  11. 'I've got more life experience'published at 14:26 British Summer Time 29 September 2023

    Tottenham v Liverpool (Sat, 17:30 BST)

    Tottenham Hotspur

    Ange Postecoglou on being referred to as a 'dad' by the Spurs squad: "I don't know what that means, probably a reference to the way I dress. We provide support in any way we can for the players, they are the most important people. I'm older, I've got more life experience. It is about guiding them to be the best they can be."

  12. 'I don't have posters of The Fonz on my wall now'published at 14:23 British Summer Time 29 September 2023

    Tottenham v Liverpool (Sat, 17:30 BST)

    Tottenham Hotspur

    Ange Postecoglou on being a Liverpool fan growing up: "It was the 70s so you could have gone one or two ways as they only used to show Liverpool or Man Utd back then. I had a couple of mates went the United way and I went with Liverpool to make it interesting.

    "Look I used to love Happy Days back then but I don't have posters of The Fonz on my wall now."

  13. 'It is a joy to work with him'published at 14:16 British Summer Time 29 September 2023

    Tottenham v Liverpool (Sat, 17:30 BST)

    Tottenham Hotspur

    Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has given an injury update before his side host Liverpool on Saturday: "Brennan [Johnson] will miss out. It's nothing too serious but he won't be right for this weekend. Madders and Sonny [James Maddison and Son Heung-min] trained today, they got through it, and we'll have to see how they pull up. It's been a fragmented week of training."

  14. 'Rodri is difficult to replace'published at 14:13 British Summer Time 29 September 2023

    Wolves v Man City (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Manchester City

    Pep Guardiola on replacing Rodri: "He is difficult to replace because of the minutes he plays and how consistent he is. But he is out, we are going to find another quality."

    RodriImage source, Getty Images
  15. Phillips 'part of the group'published at 14:07 British Summer Time 29 September 2023

    Wolves v Man City (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Manchester City

    Pep Guardiola on Kalvin Phillips: "He is part of the group. He has made contribution. I don't have complaints about that. He helped us win against Nottingham Forest; he'll be needed in specific situations."

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  16. 'Wolves have individual quality'published at 14:02 British Summer Time 29 September 2023

    Wolves v Man City (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Manchester City

    Pep Guardiola on Wolves: "When you see the individual quality they have, especially up front with [Pedro] Neto, Matheus] Chunga, [Hwang Hee-chan]. They are really good. Gary O'Neil did a really good job with Bournemouth.

    "They missed chances against Brighton and Liverpool; the quality is there."

  17. Guardiola impressed with new signingspublished at 13:59 British Summer Time 29 September 2023

    Wolves v Man City (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Manchester City

    Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been speaking before his side travel to Wolves on Saturday. He says the new arrivals have settled in well: "I'm more than impressed with the new players, everyone. The level they are playing at is high."

    Jeremy DokuImage source, Getty Images
  18. Antony 'is fit' - Ten Hagpublished at 13:56 British Summer Time 29 September 2023

    Man Utd v Crystal Palace (15:00 BST)

    Manchester United

    Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was also asked about Antony in his news conference, after it was confirmed by the club that the Brazilian was returning to training after domestic abuse allegations: "On Saturday, he will be back in training, so tomorrow. I have to see, but I think, yeah [he's fit]."

    On the Jadon Sancho situation: "Many of you ask me this so often, these questions, and I have said everything. I said everything."

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  19. 'I like developing young players'published at 13:54 British Summer Time 29 September 2023

    Man Utd v Crystal Palace (15:00 BST)

    Manchester United

    Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, speaking about young players breaking through at the club: "You've seen already, when you develop players you see the progress and that can help you in tough situations, it's good for the club to develop such players and to get them into professional football and professional top football.

    "I like to develop young players but the mentality has to be right and every time you have to prove it and every occasion in training and show it in the games."

    HannibalImage source, Getty Images
  20. Palace will 'be looking for revenge' - Ten Hagpublished at 13:51 British Summer Time 29 September 2023

    Man Utd v Crystal Palace (15:00 BST)

    Manchester United

    Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, speaking at his media conference ahead of the clash with Crystal Palace: "Definitely, both sides will be different but we got belief from it [Tuesday's win].

    "I know the opponent is looking for revenge, clear, and that will be their view."