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Stay up to date with all the latest Premier League news with our round-up of the key talking points from the manager press conferences.<\/em><\/p>\n

Haaland in contention<\/h2>\n

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has confirmed Erling Haaland is in contention to face Liverpool tomorrow.<\/p>\n

The striker picked up a knock while on international duty against the Faroe Islands and missed Norway\u2019s 3-3 draw with Scotland last Sunday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Guardiola said: \u201cHe trained yesterday with some niggles.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cToday we are in the last training, hopefully he can play a part.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a few problems like many clubs. We will see in our training session today. We will see.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cAt 6pm I will know for sure who is available.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dyche slams \u2018disproportionate\u2019 deduction<\/h2>\n

Everton manager Sean Dyche has criticised the Premier League\u2019s decision to deduct 10 points from the Toffees.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cI think I follow the club\u2019s words.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know every inch of the club\u2019s past, or the commission. But I certainly believe in what the club put forward.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s disproportionate, it feels like it\u2019s unjust. And there are plenty of voices out there that feel the same.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThat said, what\u2019s done is done for now \u2014 appeal pending \u2014 so we have to get on with it.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s just the simple facts.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Sean
Sean Dyche has hit out at the Premier League<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nkunku needs patience<\/h2>\n

Mauricio Pochettino has called for patience from Chelsea fans as summer signing Christopher Nkunku prepares for a return to action.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The former RB Leipzig forward picked up an injury in pre-season and is now back in training, though he is not in contention to face Newcastle on Saturday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pochettino said: \u201cHe is going to find massive competition as his team-mates are ahead of him over the last four months.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cHe needs to find his best form and level to compete with those players. In Chelsea the expectation is always maximum.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cBut we all need to understand with the injury he is going to need time and we need to be patient with him.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cHe needs not only to recover but learn the league and culture. So it will take time to perform in his space.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Christopher
Christopher Nkunku is close to a return with Chelsea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Spurs sticking with their style<\/h2>\n

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has stated that he will stick with his methods, despite the North Londoners having lost their last two games, amid a number of players being injured or suspended.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cObviously the last two results haven\u2019t been great. I guess my point is, we\u2019re at the beginning of trying to build something.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the early stages you\u2019ve got to stay focused on that and the kind of football we want to play and what we want to be.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can\u2019t let our short-term results, good or bad, influence how we\u2019re going.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople will always question and scrutinise my approach, or our approach.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI understand that. It\u2019s not about me trying to convince people, it\u2019s more about making sure internally, the players and staff, are staying on course.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Ange
Ange Postecoglou has faith in his style of play<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

EXCLUSIVE: Hutton backs high-flying Villa to take advantage of depleted Spurs<\/p>\n

Ten Hag issues warning<\/h2>\n

Erik ten Hag has warned his Manchester United players that they will be meeting an angry Everton side on Sunday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The match at Goodison Park is the Merseysiders\u2019 first outing since having 10 points deducted by the Premier League.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ten Hag said: \u201cIt\u2019s always about us. I can see the opposition and I can see they are mad but then finally it\u2019s about us.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIf they are mad and that\u2019s their fuel, we have to match those standards.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we match the standards we have a very good chance to win the game.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

The trip to Everton is the first of three challenging away games for United over the next week, with visits to Galatasaray in the Champions League and Newcastle in the Premier League to come.<\/p>\n

\"Erik
Erik ten Hag is expecting Manchester United to face a motivated Everton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Klopp backs Mac Allister<\/h2>\n

Jurgen Klopp has backed Alexis Mac Allister\u2019s ability to anchor Liverpool\u2019s midfield against Manchester City on Saturday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cI understand that from the outside world it\u2019s always about a player in this position, in that position but in the end it\u2019s about how the team is set up.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cHas football developed in the last year in directions we could not have imagined? Yes. Does that mean that a player like Alexis can play a six? Definitely, depending on how the team defends.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you can do that properly then you have an incredible player in the central position who can find positions and is a forward-thinking player.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI like him there and we as a team we can benefit from it, if we make sure we have a real compact formation and that\u2019s what we need, especially tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Alexis
Alexis Mac Allister is set to play in a deeper midfield role for Liverpool<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ramsdale returns for Arsenal<\/h2>\n

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Aaron Ramsdale will return to Arsenal\u2019s starting line-up for Saturday\u2019s match at Brentford.\u00a0<\/p>\n

David Raya has taken the England goalkeeper\u2019s place but is ineligible to play against his parent club having joined on loan for the season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

After confirming that Ramsdale will play, Arteta was quizzed about the 25-year-old\u2019s development.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cMy job is to try and help people in the very best possible way.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery day to make him better and give them the best possible chance to fulfil the potential in their career and get to the highest possible position.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no expectation with any player.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Trippier available for Magpies<\/h2>\n

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says Kieran Tripper will be available for Saturday\u2019s game with Chelsea.<\/p>\n

The right-back had to withdraw from international duty with England last week for personal reasons.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Howe said: \u201cKieran [Trippier] is fine. He has trained with us since his return from England. We will check on Sean [Longstaff] before tomorrow.<\/p>\n

\"Kieran
Kieran Trippier is available for Newcastle\u2019s clash with Chelsea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cFabian [Schar] was more precautionary rather than any injury, we saw him yesterday, he seemed good. Miggy [Miguel Almiron] has worked really well since his hamstring.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur home form has been very strong. We have had some good results against some top sides. You look back at our last league game here against Arsenal, it was a very strong performance, full of discipline and quality.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnother performance and atmosphere like that would be more than welcome. There is a determination to put the Bournemouth result to bed.\u201d<\/p>\n

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