Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Hull at Stamford Bridge (kick-off 15:00). Fellow midfielder Jordan Henderson is in the same position, with the 36-year-old not ready to be involved this weekend but Alonso "hopes" he can be for the next game.
Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Liverpool at Anfield (kick-off 15:00 BST). There are no new injuries to report, while Tom Cairney, who is recovering from minor left knee surgery, should be nearing a return to training after the two-week international break. Arbeloa admitted to "learning more" about his group of players following the defeat, after Alex Iwobi and Emile Smith Rowe deleted all of their club-related Instagram posts and Kevin posted a cryptic Instagram story.
Maresca: ‘City dominant when Anderson grew up’O’Reilly due to return but Doku not fit after injuryEnzo Maresca has backed Elliot Anderson’s assessment that Manchester City are the “kings of Manchester” as he prepares for his first derby in charge of the club.City travel to Old Trafford on Sunday seeking to continue their perfect start to life under Maresca and further prove Anderson’s point. The 23-year-old midfielder made his claim upon signing from Nottingham Forest for £116m in the summer and having witnessed from afar City win eight Premier League titles during the past 14 years, compared with United’s one. Continue reading...
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