Slot drops Isak hint as he backs Ekitike to come back stronger | OneFootball

Premier League managers speak ahead of the weekend's action - including that massive title showdown between Manchester City and Arsenal.

An acknowledgement from the Magpies boss that he shares some recent fan frustration.

Next up is Newcastle's Eddie Howe - with a suggestion that Bruno Guimarães could return this weekend against Bournemouth.

Several updates on playing personnel from Brighton's Fabian Hürzeler ahead of the trip to Tottenham. Notably Kaoru Mitoma and Solly March are in contention but James Milner misses out.

Will it be a big club for Iraola? He's already put a ticking clock on his managerial career.

Where will Andoni Iraola end up next? He claims a decision hasn't been made after his Bournemouth exit was confirmed.

Finally, Slot isn't accepting that the derby occasion at Goodison Park last season got to him in a fiery 2-2 draw.

No Joe Gomez for Liverpool in the derby.

The Liverpool coach is refusing to entertain questioning the character of his side, who he backs to come out on top in the race for Champions League football.

What are Liverpool expecting from their first visit to a new stadium?

Alexander Isak's comeback arrives at a perfect time for Liverpool - and there is a suggestion he'll start at Everton even if he can't complete a full game.

The Reds coach is convinced that a gutted Hugo Ekitike will return from his Achilles injury even better.

First up it is Liverpool boss Arne Slot ahead of their first Merseyside derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Welcome to Friday's coverage of today's managerial press conferences as we hear from coaches across the Premier League ahead of a big weekend of action.