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Padraig Whelan·5 December 2025

Amorim exasperated over Mainoo; Rice and Rodri fitness updates

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Welcome to Friday's coverage of Premier League manager press conferences as we recap updates from the camps at Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and more.


That's all from today's Premier League managerial press conferences. Scroll below for a spicy Amorim response on Mainoo and fitness updates on Declan Rice and Rodri as well as much more.


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Emiliano Martínez was set to become the first Aston Villa goalkeeper to reach 100 Premier League appearances this weekend - but now appears to be a big doubt to feature.


As Brentford prepare for a reunion with Thomas Frank, Keith Andrews is hopeful on Igor Thiago's fitness.


Fulham boss Marco Silva is missing two key men but they are getting closer to a return.


Plenty of updates from Sunderland's Regis Le Bris as they take on Manchester City - but also have the small matter of the Tyne-Wear derby looming against Newcastle...


Moyes is also embracing the challenge of getting Everton back into Europe and revealed how he's gotten the best out of Jack Grealish.


Updates from the Everton camp, with Michael Keane to miss out against Nottingham Forest this weekend and Séamus Coleman to be sidelined until 2026.


Not the only embargoed updates from Thursday night - with Nuno Espírito Santo providing the latest on his West Ham squad, who welcome Lucas Paquetá back.



More on exactly why Mainoo has struggled for minutes.


And amid Amorim's latest comments, Mainoo now looks set for a spell out on loan in January.


More from Amorim in video form.


No press conference from Ruben Amorim today but some embargoed quotes from the Manchester United following last night's 1-1 draw with West Ham - and a fiery response over his use of Kobbie Mainoo.


Why have we not seen much of one of Manchester City's summer signings?


They certainly aren't boring!


Still no Rodri for Manchester City.


A stressful job for the City boss?


Pep Guardiola is next up and he has not much to add on Manchester City's chaotic midweek win.


Team news from Bournemouth next up, courtesy of Andoni Iraola.



Which fixture are you most excited about this weekend?


Are there leadership issues at Chelsea following Wednesday's loss?


Enzo Maresca next up and it is as good as could be expected on the Chelsea fitness front.


Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has no real updates on Declan Rice and Cristhian Mosquera's fitness, while William Saliba and Leandro Trossard are set to miss out this weekend.


Will fans finally see Yoane Wissa's debut? Understandably, he isn't giving much away...


Next up is Newcastle's Eddie Howe, with some encouragement on Sandro Tonali's fitness.


At Brighton, Fabian Hürzeler has some concerning team news.


Why has Mo Salah been out of the starting line-up recently?


The Liverpool boss does see signs of encouragement in recent games.


Conor Bradley is back in contention for the Reds.


First up to speak is Liverpool's Arne Slot, addressing their fight for the top four and Federico Chiesa's attempts to secure a starting spot.


Welcome to Friday's coverage of Premier League manager press conferences as we hear from the camps at Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and more.