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Stay up-to-date as all the Premier League coaches speak ahead of a full midweek round of action.

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A team news update from the Aston Villa camp from Unai Emery.

"Pau [Torres] and Tyrone [Mings] are close but I don't know if they'll be available tomorrow. We're going to train now so we will see. There's no Barkley, Guessand or Amadou. We have enough players and we'll decide on things after training."

The news is less positive on the transfer front for the Toffees.

"We're probably more unlikely than likely but we're looking out there to see what there is. We're looking at some players and if we can add to the squad then we will do."

Everton's David Moyes up next. Firstly, on team news.

There are no fresh injury concerns, while Jarrad Branthwaite, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Charly Alcaraz all remain sidelined.

Despite carrying knocks from the win over West Ham, Wolves duo Hwang Hee-chan and João Gomes are fit for midweek, Rob Edwards has confirmed.

Marco Silva has provided an update on Fulham's fitness ahead of Chelsea after their dramatic draw with Liverpool.

"It's the same news, apart from Sess [Ryan Sessegnon] who is in contention for the game. There's no Tete, King or Muniz."

Understandably, Glasner has also been quizzed on being the bookmakers' favourite for the Manchester United job.

"I'm not allowed to bet so I don't look at it. I'm the Crystal Palace manager so it doesn't make any sense for you to ask me any more questions about it."

Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner is next to speak with an update on his squad's fitness.

He confirmed that Chris Richards will be on the bench against Aston Villa after resuming training. Jefferson Lerma is out with concussion and Nathaniel Clyne misses out too.

Edwards' press conference has been moved back 15 minutes, so we'll be hearing from him on the half hour.

We should be hearing from Wolves boss Rob Edwards in the next few minutes. Edwards managed to get his first win last time out against West Ham and will now prepare his side to take on Nottingham Forest.

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been speaking about Antoine Semenyo's potential exit to Man City this month ...

"“I think it could be the last game. That is my personal opinion… but there is nothing agreed and nothing signed.”

Pep on January business ...

"Maybe we'll get something, but it's completely different [to last season]. We are not going to buy four or five players like what happened last season... To be the best [highest] net transfer spend in this country, like we are not but apparently always we are..."

Pep gives his thoughts on Arsenal ...

"So strong. The last two or three seasons they have been stronger and stronger.

When there is six or seven injured. The decisions are being made and the club has to sell. But I am really pleased with the squad. Josko and Ruben will come back the AFCON players will come back. I am so positive that we will come back."

Pep on Amorim's sacking ...

"Yes it is fact you get less time like what happened with Enzo. I cannot say anything out of respect. Ruben is a top manager the decision has been made by our neighbours and I wish him well for the future.

Quite similar. I don't think there is a country where you don't win games you are safe. They hire you with a perspective for your ideas, you are sacked because of the results. They draw three games at home, if they won they would be closer to Arsenal. It is difficult to cope with absences. When important players are not available it is difficult."

More from Pep ...

"Everybody knows it. Everybody knows it I think. Players are available and some are not. Dias, hamstring for four to six weeks. Stones not ready for the next games. Ake fine. Gvardiol out for a long time. You knew it before you asked it. Max comes back from a loan. I can cope with what I have got. Always we can cope. There is a bit of fatigue."

Guardiola says Dias is out for 4-6 with a hamstring injury. ‘No idea’ on Stones, he says.

Pep Guardiola should be speaking in just over five minutes.

Some more from McFarlane on the pressure Rosenior might feel in the new job ...

"He's obviously been appointed because they believe he can handle the challenge of the Premier League. He knows the pressure, we all do. It doesn't make a difference and we will all be behind him."

Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris was speaking slightly earlier this morning and had this to say on his side's clash with Brentford ...

"We’ll see this morning,” Le Bris said on Isidor. “He’ll have a test in this morning on the pitch to see if he can be available.”

“Dan Ballard is ok after the weekend. Everyone else is available at the minute.”

Alongside Isidor’s absence through injury, Sunderland had six players missing against Spurs due to their involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Le Bris was asked if he has any plans to strengthen his squad in January: “Nothing at the minute,” he said.

“The period is really interesting because it’s tough and even with several absentees, the level of the squad remains really consistent, which is really positive.

“It shows the depth of the squad, the versatility of three or four of our players, which is really useful for game management. So if we can improve and reinforce the squad, I think we’ll try, but this information is really important for the next transfer window.”

McFarlane on Fulham test ...

"Same thing as we did against City, trying to prepare with the limited time we have had. We know the belief we have in them and we want to reinforce that."

And his conversation with Rosenior ...

"The conversation was really brief. We will keep most of that private. I wouldn't be giving him any advice. Liam is a really accomplished coach and has had a wonderful start to his career."

On Rosenior's appointment ...

"I spoke with Liam briefly last night, he is really excited about taking the role. He is going to be at Cobham later today so I will catch up with him. I'm leading the game tomorrow and hopefully we can give him the three points."

The Chelsea boss on his injury news ...

"They are all training today. We have training in a few hours. We will have a better idea after the session."

The interim Chelsea boss is here!

Despite Rosenior's appointment, Calum McFarlane will be speaking to the press in 10 minutes or so.

Here are some quotes from Rosenior who will be in charge for their west London derby against Fulham on Wednesday ...

“My job is to protect that identity and create a team that reflects these values in every game we play as we continue winning trophies. To be entrusted with this role means the world to me and I want to thank all involved for the opportunity and faith in undertaking this job. I will give everything to bring the success this club deserves.

“I believe deeply in teamwork, unity, togetherness and working for one another, and those values will be at the heart of everything we do. They will be the foundation of our success.

“I am excited to work with this extremely talented group of players and staff, to build strong connections on and off the pitch, and to create an environment where everyone feels united and driven by the same goal.

“There is a real hunger to win, and I will give everything, every single day, to help this team compete and win at the very highest level to make everyone connected and proud to be a part of Chelsea.”

It's only Tuesday but it's already been a major week for managerial comings-and-goings in the Premier League. Yesterday saw Ruben Amorim sacked by Manchester United and earlier today Liam Rosenior was hired as the new Chelsea boss. You can read more about the Englishman's appointment here.

We'll be hearing from Calum McFarlane, Pep Guardiola, Unai Emery and more throughout the afternoon so stay tuned to hear what they have to say as 2026 gets fully into gear.

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