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Padraig Whelan·17 de abril de 2026

Pep confirms key man fit for Arsenal clash as Arteta rules Saka out of trip

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In the big news ahead of the massive title showdown between Manchester City and Arsenal, Nico O'Reilly is fit for the hosts, while Bukayo Saka has been ruled out for the league leaders.

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That's all from today's round up.

Scroll below for injury news for Man City-Arsenal, Chelsea-Manchester United, the Merseyside derby and more, including a new contract until 2033 for a key Chelsea midfielder.

Enjoy the weekend's action!


Bournemouth have identified their Iraola replacement and are closing in on him.


Scott Parker has also given plenty of updates on Burnley's injury concerns.


It is rare you get team news as positive as this from the West Ham camp.


Could Alcaraz feature for Everton in Sunday's derby?


Back to the managers, David Moyes has laid down a gauntlet for Everton ahead of their first home derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.


Chelsea have announced that Moisés Caicedo has signed a new contract at the club until the summer of 2033.


Bentancur and Bissouma are available for Spurs, whose coach has not decided on a replacement yet for the injured Cristian Romero as captain.


On the other side of north London, Roberto De Zerbi is prepared to put his money where his mouth is when it comes to team-building in the relegation battle.


Some big injury news from Arsenal, with Mikel Arteta confirming Bukayo Saka is not fit enough to feature in Sunday's crunch clash with Manchester City.


Not a lot of changes for Fulham on the fitness front.


Keith Andrews admits to being irked by recent results for Brentford. Find out why from the man himself.


From the Sunderland camp, the positive fitness news just keeps coming.


An update from Wolves next on a weekend that could see them relegated. They are still without Sam Johnstone but Matt Doherty may feature after a recent issue.


Following a failed appeal, United have decided to accept Martínez's suspension.


Man United's stand-in manager also insisted that whether it is with him or not, Mason Mount has a future at the club.


Michael Carrick is speaking next. Manchester United are without Lisandro Martínez after his red card and there have also been updates on Kobbie Mainoo and Patrick Dorgu.


'We're going to win!' before a swift backtrack from Pep 😅


Man City sounding ominously ready for battle...


Pep has been impressed by Sunday's opponents and believes they possess a hunger his side cannot.


The task is simple for City this weekend.


Even if Man City do fight back to pull off an unlikely title win, it will not be Pep's best achievement at the club.


Some big injury news from Pep Guardiola to kickstart his press conference.


Some transfer news ahead of Pep Guardiola addressing the media.


Liam Rosenior is one of the few managers who won't be speaking today. He addressed the media yesterday - particularly on Enzo Fernández being welcomed back into the fold.


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.