Manchester United

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said earlier that his philosophy at Manchester United has not changed since last season.

The Dutchman said: "I came here with my philosophy based on possession but also to combine it with the DNA of Manchester United and with the players - the competencies and the characters of the players.

"Last season I think we played very good football. This season the philosophy is no different. No, I don't want to play long balls. Yes, I want to play from the back, as we did."

Wolves

Wolves manager Gary O'Neil on referee Anthony Taylor being demoted to Championship duty after awarding a controversial penalty to Newcastle last weekend: "I think that's three referees who have been relegated to the Championship after taking charge of our games.

"I haven't had an apology and I don't want one. A better level of refereeing is needed, there are too many mistakes. We're all held to high standards - the players are and I am."

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Wolves

Wolves manager Gary O'Neil on whether he can put a date on Pedro Neto's return from injury: "Not accurately. A few weeks is probably where we are at the moment. He won't be available in the next two weekends and then we have an international break.

"We're hopeful we'll get him back quickly. I don't want to put too much pressure on him. He's been so good this season but we have other players."

Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi on Poland midfielder Jakub Moder, who made his first appearance since April 2022 in an under-21s match on Sunday: "I’m happy for Jakub. I know how a player can suffer when they're injured.

"He can be important for us. He’s working with us in training and getting minutes with our under-21s."

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Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi has confirmed that Pervis Estupinan is still sidelined through injury, along with Julio Enciso and Solly March, but Tariq Lamptey could return.

"Pervis Estupinan is not available, but Tariq is on the list for tomorrow," said De Zerbi.

"I don’t know how long Pervis is out for. It's a difficult situation because I don't want to take a risk. He has been injured for a month so we have to be sure when he returns."

Simon Stone
BBC Sport

I asked Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag to clarify comments that emerged on Scandinavian broadcaster Viaplay after last Sunday's derby defeat to City, that his team could not play like his old Ajax side.

The gist of Ten Hag's answer was that his words had been misinterpreted - the interview had been done in Dutch.

I then pointed out that many observers had suggested there was no obvious style associated with Ten Hag's United.

That is not fair, came the reply: "The intention is clear but definitely it is the case that the execution isn’t there."

But if the execution isn't there, how can we tell what the style is?

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Manchester City

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola on Bournemouth, who claimed their first Premier League win of the season last Saturday before losing to Liverpool in the EFL Cup: "After [earning] the first win they are confident. They competed well against Liverpool.

"Andoni [Iraola] is incredibly well respected in Spain and did a great job at Rayo Vallecano. They have good spirits and do not sit back. Results give confidence."

Manchester City

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola on Belgium winger Jeremy Doku, who has impressed since his summer move from Rennes: "He is so young. He listens. What we suggest for his game he gets it immediately. His impact has been really good."

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Manchester City

Now here's Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola on this week's Ballon d'Or ceremony, where Lionel Messi won the award ahead of City's Erling Haaland: "It was a good night for City and congratulations to Messi. We were there, it's so important for us as we have not always been there in the past.

"[Haaland] has all his career ahead of him. Maybe next season I can be there if we continue to win things with the team."

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Simon Stone
BBC Sport

Erik ten Hag was quite jovial when he came into the media room at Carrington this afternoon, but as soon as the questions started, he became very intense.

Ten Hag has a fierce stare and, unlike many managers, his eyes don't wander away from the person he is responding to.

It is not unnerving - Roy Keane was the master at that - but it does make it clear Ten Hag is being serious.

It certainly makes you believe him when he says he has belief in his players.

Whether it is misguided or not, that is another matter.

John: The current OT hierarchy would have to resign if they sacked Ten Hag, bringing him in was their big decision. Once Ineos get involved they will do a thorough audit, replace that hierarchy and then we'll see how the manager position stands. Just write off this season.

Chelsea

And finally from Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino: "Chelsea's history is about winning big things but now we are in a different project and situation where we are building something for the future.

"We are not managing well at the moment and that's why we lose too many points. We are still so young and maybe that's why we don't manage it well. I have no doubt in the future Chelsea will be back in a strong position."

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Chelsea

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino on the challenge of facing Tottenham: "We need to pay attention to how we start. Always in our mentality and philosophy we are looking at how we can improve.

"Tottenham are in great form and it's going to be a tough game. Son Heung-min is one of the best players in the Premier League and we hope it won't be a good night for him on Monday."

Chelsea

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino on whether he ever considered going to watch a Tottenham game after he left his role: "No. There were times where I thought to dress in a different way and maybe wear a mask, but I thought it was too risky."

Chelsea

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino on whether his former club Tottenham, the current league leaders, are title contenders: "Yes, I think so. They are doing a fantastic job. Ange [Postecoglou] and the coaching staff, who I know very well, are doing great.

"Of course, they can be contenders. They are showing the quality to be contenders."

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Chelsea

Here's a bit more now from Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino on Albania striker Armando Broja: "He might be available on the bench for Monday. He has trained the last few days and we hope he might be available for the game."

Fulham

Fulham manager Marco Silva with some team news: "Kenny Tete, Tosin and Adama [Traore] are in the last steps of their recovery. I’m going to make a decision on whether they will be involved in the squad."

On Brazilian forward Rodrigo Muniz, Silva added: "It's a selection headache, 100% sure. We are analysing in training every single day and he’s doing really well."

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