Summary

  • Fifteen Premier League news conferences as the domestic action returns

  • Everton boss Sean Dyche says club's 10-point deduction is 'disproportionate'

  • Pep Guardiola says he is more likely to stay with Man City in League One rather than as Champions League winners

  • Leaders Man City host second-placed Liverpool (12:30, Sat)

  • England captain Millie Bright withdraws from Women's Nations League squad with knee injury

  • Get Involved: #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301231826, or text to 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

  1. Thank you and bye!published at 16:15 Greenwich Mean Time 24 November 2023

    That's all from us. Always a pleasure to keep you up to date with Friday's Premier League press conferences and the latest football news.

    Here's a recap of today's main stories:

    Join us again tonight at 20:00 GMT, as Rotherham take on Leeds in the Championship.

    Jurgen Klopp hugging Pep GuardiolaImage source, Getty Images
  2. Watch: Elton John on the FA Cup and Glastopublished at 16:12 Greenwich Mean Time 24 November 2023

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    Sir Elton John on Watford, Cole Palmer and ringing Ryan Reynolds

    We're winding down our live coverage now, but it'd be great if you could sacrifice a few minutes to watch Gary Lineker's interview with Sir Elton John.

    The Rockstar tells all about his love of football, why FA Cup finals are like headlining Glastonbury and why Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney remind him of himself.

  3. Postpublished at 16:08 Greenwich Mean Time 24 November 2023

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  4. Antonio ruled out of Burnley gamepublished at 16:06 Greenwich Mean Time 24 November 2023

    Burnley v West Ham (Sat, 15:00 GMT)

    West Ham United

    david moyesImage source, Getty Images

    West Ham boss David Moyes confirmed Michail Antonio has got a small injury which is not serious but "it will probably keep him out for a couple of weeks". Jarrod Bowen should be available for selection but Moyes will make a decision tomorrow.

    On Burnley's adjustment to the top-flight: "It's been a challenge for the promoted teams this season, but I don't think there's anything to say about any gap between the two leagues."

    On West Ham's busy schedule until the end of the season: "It's going to be really difficult. I wish someone would look at the scheduling. We're thrilled to be in Europe, we want to compete in the Premier League, and we want to go far in the domestic cups. To do that, you're going to have a very busy schedule."

    On Clarets manager Vincent Kompany: "I admired him as a player. He had a great career, and I have to say he's had a great start to his managerial career."

  5. Postpublished at 16:02 Greenwich Mean Time 24 November 2023

    Righto, we've now heard from 14 different Premier League managers today.

    Just one more to go, and that's West Ham United boss David Moyes.

  6. Dunk available, but Mitoma and Milner outpublished at 15:59 Greenwich Mean Time 24 November 2023

    Nottingham Forest v Brighton (Sat, 15:00 GMT)

    Brighton & Hove Albion

    Lewis DunkImage source, Getty Images

    Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi on team news as his side face Nottingham Forest on Saturday: "Kaoru Mitoma and James Milner can’t play, they are not available. We will have to see with Igor Julio. We have too many injuries – I have lost count! Lewis Dunk is available, Pervis Estupinan isn’t – I think for a long time. Tarig Lamptey is better which is good news.

    "Jakub Moder will be on the bench tomorrow and I think he can play 20-25 minutes.

    "He’s different to our other midfielders and can be important. I want to give him a chance to play, he has the right personality."

  7. Nottingham Forest v Brightonpublished at 15:56 Greenwich Mean Time 24 November 2023

    Chris Sutton's predictions

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    Sutton's prediction: 1-1

    Brighton have drawn four of their past five league games and that is the outcome I am going with this time too. At this rate I think I'm going to go for a 1-1 scoreline in pretty much all of the games.

    Results-wise, the Seagulls are definitely less reliable than they were last season and Kaoru Mitoma's injury is a big blow.

    I was going to back Brighton to nick the points but, with Mitoma out, I think Forest have more of a chance, especially at home, where they are still unbeaten.

    Barry Can't Swim's prediction: 1-2

    Brighton have been very up and down this season but I'm still backing them.

    Brighton celebrate goalImage source, Getty Images
  8. Kabore and Ogbene outpublished at 15:47 Greenwich Mean Time 24 November 2023

    Luton Town v Crystal Palace (Sat, 15:00 GMT)

    Luton Town

    Issa KaboreImage source, Getty Images

    Luton manager Rob Edwards on team news: "There's a mix really, a few on their way back and progressing well and there's one or two that have come back from international break and we're having to manage them.

    "Issa Kabore is one of those, I don't want to go into detail. He's out with concussion.

    "We're going through all the protocols with that and he won't be available for this game. We're hoping he'll be OK for the next game against Man City. Chiedozie Ogbene has been OK. [He's] had to have some time off for some treatment. I'm hopeful for him."

  9. 'A tough nut to crack'published at 15:42 Greenwich Mean Time 24 November 2023

    Luton Town v Crystal Palace (Sat, 15:00 GMT)

    Luton Town

    Luton manager Rob Edwards on meeting Roy Hodgson: "Yeah we've met, hopefully he'll remember me now. I'd be the same if I'd seen a guy from League Two that came in to take over [Watford]. A bit of a whirlwind situation and didn't last that long either. I've got a lot of respect for him, having had a, and still having, an unbelievable football career. I don't want to be doing it in his age. I've got a lot of time and respect for him."

    On playing against Crystal Palace: "It's going to be a really tough game, they're a team whose organised, he's done a fantastic job back there again. They're always really organised and very clear in what they're doing, they've got some brilliant individuals. A really young and vibrant team. A tough nut to crack."

    BBC Sport has a dedicated Luton page packed with news, analysis and fan views - get it here

  10. 'Ayew and Lerma only returned today'published at 15:38 Greenwich Mean Time 24 November 2023

    Luton v Crystal Palace (Sat, 15:00 GMT)

    Crystal Palace

    Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson: “Two players came back today. That’s the problem when you have players who travel a long way away.

    “Both Jordan Ayew and Jefferson Lerma only came back for this morning's training session, but everyone else was back for yesterday's training session, so I suppose that's probably more normal for teams that send players away – that two days before the game you'll get your team or your squad back.

    “But we're a little bit unlucky in the sense that some of our players have got longer journeys and it takes them a bit longer to get back.”

  11. Southgate will need and count on Guehi - Hodgsonpublished at 15:34 Greenwich Mean Time 24 November 2023

    Luton v Crystal Palace (Sat, 15:00 GMT)

    Crystal Palace

    Marc Guehi and Gareth SouthgateImage source, Getty Images

    Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson: “I think it's been a good couple of weeks' work for us and it's good also to see the players who did play international football come back without injury.”

    “Joachim Andersen's Denmark qualified [for Euro 2024] during those two matches, which was important.

    “There were two fantastic results for Colombia with Jefferson Lerma, and Cheick Doucoure had good results with Mali, so really it was pretty positive. It's only Jordan [Ayew], I'm afraid, that didn't have the best of results this time around, but all the others have come back in a good frame of mind as well, not least of all the England players.

    “Sam Johnstone didn't play, but he's very happy to be a part of the group. And I think that Marc Guehi has more than established himself really as a person that Gareth [Southgate] will need and count on going forward.”

  12. Fulham v Wolvespublished at 15:30 Greenwich Mean Time 24 November 2023

    Chris Sutton's predictions

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    Sutton's prediction: 0-2

    Fulham have taken one point from their past four games but I don't see them getting dragged into the relegation battle because they have got a good manager in Marco Silva and enough quality to stay in the Premier League.

    Their biggest problem is that they have not replaced Aleksandar Mitrovic, who was a real figurehead for them last season, and they are missing his presence up front - Burnley are the only top-flight team to have scored fewer goals than the Cottagers so far.

    Wolves are not exactly prolific either, but they have built a nice bit of momentum in the past few weeks and I can see their bandwagon rolling on here.

    Barry Can't Swim's prediction: 0-1

    Gary O'Neil has done a really good job at Wolves and I don't fancy Fulham right now.

  13. Jimenez never gave up - Silvapublished at 15:26 Greenwich Mean Time 24 November 2023

    Fulham v Wolves (Mon, 20:00 GMT)

    Fulham

    Fulham manager Marco Silva on striker Raul Jimenez, who scored his first Fulham goal last time out against Aston Villa, and faces his former club: "It's been tough for him. Now, I hope that he can keep working hard. He never gave up. We are going to see more confidence from him, for sure."

    On the challenge of Wolves: "A tough team to play against. First, we have to react to back-to-back defeats. We want to show a reaction."

    On returning to action after the international break: "It's a good sign that we've had 13 or 14 players away for the past two. It's good that the game will be on Monday to give us time to recover."

    Silva also confirmed Issa Diop, Adama Traore, Tyrese Francois and Rodrigo Muniz will all be absent for the visit of Wolves.

    He added that Traore has had a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury but "it’s not going to take a long time".

  14. Postpublished at 15:21 Greenwich Mean Time 24 November 2023

    Stick with us, we've still got to bring you the thoughts of David Moyes, Roberto De Zerbi, Roy Hodgson, Rob Edwards and Marco Silva.

    In fact, let's hear from Marco next.

  15. Everton will show fight in difficult position - Artetapublished at 15:14 Greenwich Mean Time 24 November 2023

    Missed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's thoughts on Everton's 10-point deduction?

    Here you go...

  16. Frank 'surprised' if Raya hasn't played last Brentford gamepublished at 15:10 Greenwich Mean Time 24 November 2023

    Brentford v Arsenal (Sat, 17:30 GMT)

    Brentford

    David RayaImage source, Getty Images

    Brentford boss Thomas Frank on the form of Arsenal: "Arsenal have been on an upward trajectory. There’s been a big development in the team. We know we are good at home; we fear nobody but we respect everyone. I hope we hit a top level, and we need the fans to be absolutely on it from the first minute"

    On David Raya, who is on loan from Brentford at Arsenal, and unable to play: "I know David inside out and I know what he’s capable of. It would be a surprise if he hasn’t [played his last Brentford game]. One of the things that always impressed me is his mentality. If he makes a mistake, then he moves on quickly which is a huge skillset"

    On Ivan Toney's return: "I’m very excited for him to be close and back in the team. He’s been training with us. It’s been nice for all of us, but mainly for Ivan. I know his focus is to get back and hit the ground running. I’m looking forward to it."

    Frank also confirmed defender Nathan Collins hurt his ankle on international duty and will be out "for weeks".

    BBC Sport has a dedicated Brentford page packed with news, analysis and fan views - get it here

  17. Postpublished at 15:07 Greenwich Mean Time 24 November 2023

    Well, speaking of Ivan Toney, we've got Brentford boss Thomas Frank coming up next.

  18. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 15:05 Greenwich Mean Time 24 November 2023

    #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

    Sulaimon Adelekan: As an Arsenal fan, it's a crucial weekend as every weekend is always crucial. I want a draw at the Etihad, it can't be a goalless draw because of the quality both teams possess in the final third and an Arsenal win to go top for the weekend.

    Rezaa Sait: Arsenal can be title contenders but they need a natural goalscorer and a midfielder to support Rice. Ivan Toney and Douglas Luis would be great additions.

  19. City 'are innocent'published at 14:59 Greenwich Mean Time 24 November 2023

    Man City v Liverpool (Sat, 12:30GMT)

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport

    I couldn't be sure how Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola would react when I asked him about the club's Premier League charges.

    Sometimes, he just closes down, on other occasions he is quite expansive.

    Guardiola has said in the past if City are found guilty he would leave but that was not the message today. Today he was vowing to stand by the club no matter what.

    However, he stressed an important point. Everton were charged with breaching FFP. City have been charged with hiding sponsorship deals, paying Roberto Mancini via a third party and not co-operating.

    Evidently, the cases are completely different and it may be some time before City's is concluded.

    In the meantime, as Guardiola said: "You are questioning like we have been punished.

    "In the moment we are innocent until guilt is proved. I know the people want it. I know, I feel it.

    "I will wait."

  20. We're shocked over 10-point deduction - Sean Dychepublished at 14:53 Greenwich Mean Time 24 November 2023

    Missed Sean Dyche's press conference earlier?

    The Everton manager said everyone at the club was "shocked" after his team were deducted 10 points over the international break.

    "The word 'disproportionate' has been used by the club. We are aggrieved, but it doesn't change the focus of sorting things out on the pitch," he said.

    "The final league table is the truth of the season. We've got to play stronger. The group have been very good."