Premier League latest - live: Jurgen Klopp reveals Liverpool team news as Erik ten Hag reacts to takeover talk

Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola are among the Premier Legue bosses speaking to the media ahead of the weekend fixtures

Erik Ten Hag Pre-Leicester Premier League

Another big weekend in the Premier League is fast approaching, with eight matches on Saturday and a further two on Sunday. The top end of the table sees new leaders Manchester City away to Nottingham Forest, while Arsenal - without a win in three now - travel to Aston Villa.

Mikel Arteta has addressed Arsenal’s fixture congestion, while Pep Guardiola may again be asked to speak on the financial issues surrounding Man City just as much as the on-pitch matters which saw his side reclaim top spot in midweek.

Elsewhere, Newcastle host Liverpool with Eddie Howe and Jurgen Klopp having seen their teams clash last time they met - the Reds winning that game deep into stoppage time - and at the bottom of the table, managerless Leeds head to Sean Dyche’s Everton, while Graham Potter will hope his Chelsea team can find a first win in four against Southampton - also without a boss at present.

Follow all the latest Premier League news and build-up from our press conferences live blog below:

Premier League latest news and press conferences

• Manchester United takeover latest
• Jurgen Klopp on facing Newcastle
• Erik ten Hag addresses takeover rumours
• Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal can still win the league
• Manchester City don’t have momentum says Guardiola
• Sean Dyche challenges Everton
• Lallana out for “months” with “big injury” - Roberto De Zerbi

[17 February 2023 19:15 · Ben Fleming]

Is Qatar really buying Manchester United?

It was around the turn of the year that the Raine Group, who are handling the sale of Manchester United, approached Qatari state investors over whether they would be interested in purchasing the club. Sources with knowledge of the discussions say the response was initially lukewarm, in part because they thought it was a “fishing expedition” and there was doubt about how much the Glazer family owners really want to sell. This is one of the questions that clouds this week, and could yet ensure that Friday isn’t as decisive a day in the history of England’s biggest club as has been built up.

[17 February 2023 19:00 · Ben Fleming]

Erik ten Hag reacts to Manchester United takeover talk

Erik ten Hag and his players are following the ongoing takeover talk but the Manchester United manager says there is no chance of their focus wavering as they fight on four fronts.

The Glazer family completed their controversial leveraged takeover at Old Trafford in 2005, with initial success on the field drying up after Sir Alex Ferguson retired a decade ago.

November’s announcement that the Glazers were conducting a strategic review brought hope to frustrated supporters, with the sale of United one option being considered.

Friday has been described as the soft deadline for initial offers for United and comes in the midst of a frantic schedule, creating background noise that Ten Hag says will not distract the team.

[17 February 2023 18:45 · Ben Fleming]

Sean Dyche challenges Everton to work ‘hard and smart’ in relegation battle

Sean Dyche is hoping his Everton side will find the right balance in their crunch clash with fellow strugglers Leeds at Goodison Park on Saturday.

The Toffees go into the match in the bottom three, one place and one point below their managerless opponents, who are without a win in the Premier League since early November.

It will be Dyche’s third match in charge after a dream start with victory over Arsenal and a more sobering 2-0 defeat by Liverpool in the Merseyside derby on Monday.

[17 February 2023 18:30 · Ben Fleming]

Patrick Vieira demands sharper cutting edge from misfiring Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira wants his side to be more ruthless as they look to kick-start their Premier League campaign against in-form Brentford.

The Eagles head to west London without a win in their last seven games through all competitions.

After slipping to defeat at Manchester United, Palace were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton last weekend on what was another frustrating afternoon in front of goal at Selhurst Park.

[17 February 2023 18:20 · Ben Fleming]

Antonio Conte calling Cristian Stellini ‘three times a day’ during Tottenham leave

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is already eyeing a return to action despite being told to rest by doctors following his recent operation.

The 53-year-old is currently in Italy and will not be on the touchline for Sunday’s visit of West Ham after he encountered a setback following surgery to remove his gallbladder on February 1.

Conte was back at work eight days after his medical procedure and present for the defeats at Leicester and AC Milan but now faces a period away.

It means Cristian Stellini will again step up and take on first-team duties but he has already had his boss in his ear expressing a desire to return.

[17 February 2023 18:10 · Ben Fleming]

Fantasy Premier League tips gameweek 24: Joao Felix, Ben Mee, Jack Grealish and more

Following an eventful round of fixtures last time out, we’ve picked out five key players for consideration in your team who could score highly in Fantasy Premier League gameweek 24.

No double-gameweeks this time, meaning we must pay a little more attention to the fixture list.

[17 February 2023 18:00 · Ben Fleming]

Man pleads guilty to attacking Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsdale in north London derby

A 35-year-old man has pleaded guilty to attacking Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale during the north London derby last month.

Joseph Watts appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court where he admitted kicking Ramsdale at the end of the match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 15 January, as well as throwing four coins on to the pitch.

Watts, of Dalston in Hackney, east London, appeared in person to confirm his name, age and address. He pleaded guilty to assault by beating, going on to an area adjacent to the playing area, and throwing a missile on to a football playing area.

[17 February 2023 17:45 · Ben Fleming]

Arsenal must remind themselves of their brilliance against tricky Aston Villa

Just over a month ago, the murmurings began. A 2-0 away win at north London rivals, Manchester City suffering a derby defeat the day before. Eight points the gap. They couldn’t, could they?

Skip forward to Wednesday night, as Erling Haaland fired home City’s third, and Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League was no more.

If a month feels a long time in today’s unrelenting footballing world, Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal squad will now appreciate that better than most.

There can be no period of reflection, no time to lick the wounds. Arteta must rouse his troops immediately. Just three days on from that crushing defeat lies Saturday’s tricky encounter away against Aston Villa, a team now managed by his predecessor Unai Emery.

[17 February 2023 17:30 · Ben Fleming]

Liverpool and Newcastle have it all to prove in Premier League’s frosty rivalry

With a bit less injury time at Anfield, Newcastle might still be the Tyneside Invincibles. As it is, their longest unbeaten run in the top flight has amounted to a remarkable response to unwanted late drama. Fabio Carvalho’s August winner for Liverpool came in the 98th minute and, 17 league games later, it is still the case that no one has beaten Newcastle; or no one except Sheffield Wednesday in an FA Cup tie anyway.

Include Carabao Cup encounters and Newcastle have played 27 matches against their Premier League peers this season and lost just one. Keep that run going for another 10 days and, barring defeat on penalties, they will end a 54-year wait for major silverware.

[17 February 2023 17:15 · Ben Fleming]

Manchester United takeover latest

Potential bidders have until 10pm this evening to register interest in buying Manchester United after the Glazers put the club up for sale in November.

So far Sir Jim Ratcliffe is the only person to announce publically an intention to put in a bid but bids are expected from Qatari, Saudi and American groups.

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