Premier League news conferences: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says there is hunger in the camp as they aim to go six points clear of Manchester City
Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick says Kobbie Mainoo 'epitomises the football club' after he signed a new long-term contract
United welcome Liverpool to Old Trafford on Sunday, a fixture that Carrick says is one of his favourites
Earlier, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he is 'in love with English football' after being spotted watching Stockport County
On the fixture pile-up City face to end their season, Guardiola said, 'If you don't like it, go and train in France or Portugal'
Earlier, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said PIF's desire is 'unchanged' at Newcastle - read a full recap here
Team news: Timber & Havertz | Cunha, Shaw & De Ligt | Salah, Alisson & Kerkez | Rodri, Dias & Gvardiol | Gordon & Joelinton | Sessegnon & Iwobi | Brighton | Gudmundsson | Sunderland
Arsenal v Fulham (Sat, 17:30 BST)
More from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on Fulham: "Marco [Silva] is doing a remarkable job, and I have said many times that in my opinion he is one of the best managers in the league. The way he sets up his teams and what he’s done for the club is incredible, which is why we know we’re going to have a tough game tomorrow."
Image source, Getty ImagesArsenal v Fulham (Sat, 17:30 BST)
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on the fact Arsenal have scored the most goals (14) in the second half of matches in the Premier League this season: “In terms of the first half [of matches], we try to understand what happened in the first half and try to prepare early in the second half.
"Those stats are very positive, but what we want is to be out of the blocks for 90 minutes."
Arsenal v Fulham (Sat, 17:30 BST)
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's message to the fans: “Let’s keep doing what we have been doing all season, and bring that energy. That passion and together we can make it happen."
On managing nerves: "Emotions for sure we have to manage in the right way. But I want to put more emphasis on showing that desire, that hunger that we have shown all season. We have only four games left and everything to play for, so it doesn’t get better than that.”
Arsenal v Fulham (Sat, 17:30 BST)
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on whether he and his players will use feelings of "injustice" as fuel: “Maybe. But I think we have enough fuel in the tank, we are planning to win the Premier League. We are exactly where we wanted to be, four games to go, now let’s go."
On siege mentality: “We certainly have that, and we need to face each situation in any context to achieve our goal. What happened the other night [in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid] was extremely disappointing, but we need to make it at home now."
Image source, Getty ImagesArsenal v Fulham (Sat, 17:30 BST)
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on if the club has spoken to Uefa about the penalty they had ruled out in their Champions League semi-final first leg draw at Atletico Madrid: “I don’t know, I haven’t spoken to them in the last few hours. We will deal with that on Monday, right now, it’s Fulham."
Arsenal v Fulham (Sat, 17:30 BST)
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on his mindset approaching the weekend: “Focus on Fulham and hunger. Hunger to compete, hunger to play, hunger to win. Hunger to be closer to achieve our dream."
On what he sees when he looks his players in the eyes: “Hunger. Hunger to win, that’s it. To achieve, to prepare."
Arsenal v Fulham (Sat, 17:30 BST)
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on team news: “Let’s see how everyone is tomorrow morning, obviously we haven’t been able to train much but tomorrow we will have the final update.
"Kai and Jurrien are out," added Arteta, but he expects Odegaard to be okay.
Image source, Getty ImagesArsenal v Fulham (Sat, 17:30 BST)
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is talking now.
He has confirmed that Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber are out of Saturday's match at home to Fulham, but Martin Odegaard should be ok.
Arteta also spoke about the hunger to win in the camp as they bid to bring home the Premier League title.
Full quotes to follow.
Man Utd v Liverpool (Sun, 15:30 BST)
Michael Carrick on the rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester United: "It's certainly always been one of my favourite games, without a doubt. It is a standout game.
"There are obviously big games and rivalries that we have with other teams, but this one is certainly right up there because of the history, the ups and downs this match-up has produced in the past, the entertainment and the emotion. All of those things make it a really special game.
"When I think about this game, the first thing that comes to mind is that air of competition really, irrespective of league positions over the years. Things like that have never changed the emotion of the players and the supporters. I also really appreciate what it means to them."
Man Utd v Liverpool (Sun, 15:30 BST)
Michael Carrick says it is a "privilege" for him to be involved in a game as big as Manchester United v Liverpool at Old Trafford.
The interim head coach did not say whether he was hoping it would be the first of many for him in the dugout, but he added that it is a "special" feeling to be leading the Red Devils in this fixture.
Full quotes to follow.
Man Utd v Liverpool (Sun, 15:30 BST)
Image source, Getty ImagesManchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick on academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo signing a new five-year deal: "I've been hugely impressed with him since I've been here. I've known him for quite some time, in different capacities, so I've certainly been aware of him for a long time.
"He epitomises this football club. He is a young player who has come through the academy, is living and breathing the club, and has come through with real talent.
"The natural thing for him was to sign a new contract so everyone is over the moon with it, including me because I think he deserves it."
Man Utd v Liverpool (Sun, 15:30 BST)
Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick started his news conference with some team news: "We are in good shape really. Matheus [Cunha] has done a little bit of work, so we are hopeful. With Luke [Shaw], we aren't sure if he will be ready but we are hopeful. Matthijs [de Ligt] is still a little bit further, he won't be involved in the game. Other than that, we are in good shape."
Image source, Getty ImagesMan Utd v Liverpool (Sun, 15:30 BST)
Right, on to Michael Carrick.
He started with some team news, saying they are in good shape.
And followed up by saying he had been hugely impressed with Kobbie Mainoo, who he believes epitomises the football club, after the England midfielder signed a new contract.
Finally, he described Sunday's fixture at home to Liverpool as a "standout" game.
Full quotes to follow.
Wolves v Sunderland (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Wolves manager Rob Edwards on sticking together since the club's relegation was confirmed: "In the end we have to win games of football, so we have to find the winning team. I left a really good job, a really good role, at a club that was winning, into a role where I knew we weren’t going to be able to keep everyone happy here this year and I accepted it.
"So we have to keep strong, and believe in what this football club is trying to do.
"I’m happy to take it on my shoulders - criticism and stick. I don’t look at it but I know it’s there.
"I do believe we will be able to turn things around in the long term. Results, are unfortunately the one thing we cannot guarantee, but we are trying to do the right things."
Wolves v Sunderland (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Wolves manager Rob Edwards on Joao Gomes being linked to clubs, such as Atletico Madrid: “We have some good individual players and I know that there is going to be some interest if they’re going to leave.
"If they do, it will be right for the football club, as well as the individual. Someone like Joao is a really talented player, but we will see what happens with him as an individual."
Craig Nelson
BBC Sport reporter
It looks like Michael Carrick will win this particular race, but we just have enough time to bring you are couple of quotes from the Wolves manager first...
Arsenal v Fulham (Sat, 17:30 BST)
Alex Howell
BBC Sport reporter at Arsenal training ground
Arsenal have a huge chance to move six points clear at the top of the Premier League table against Fulham on Saturday.
Manchester City are not in action until Monday when they play Everton away from home.
The Gunners come into the game on the back of their 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-final.
Mikel Arteta said he was "incredibly fuming" that Eberechi Eze's penalty was overturned by VAR late on.
Martin Odegaard also came off and was seen to be getting treatment so Arteta will be able to give fitness updates before tomorrow's game.
Man Utd v Liverpool (Sun, 15:30 BST)
Simon Stone
BBC Sport Chief Football News Reporter
Manchester United posted pictures of a couple of players training this week, which in theory is good news.
Matheus Cunha was ruled out of Monday's win over Brentford with what Michael Carrick said was a "minor injury", so he will presumably be fit for Sunday's showdown with old rivals Liverpool.
Matthijs de Ligt's absence has been much longer – since the end of November.
Last week, Carrick said he was not prepared to rule the Dutchman out for the remainder of the season.
Given there are only four games left, De Ligt will need an uninterrupted recovery from the running he was posted doing last weekend.
Carrick is not one for giving too much information away on player fitness, so it will be interesting to see what he chooses to say on the Dutchman later.
Image source, Getty ImagesCraig Nelson
BBC Sport reporter
The aim is to try to fit all of those in before we switch focus to our weekly FPL Q&A at 15:30 BST.
Which order the managers come out in is anyone's guess, but the hope is to bring you the top lines from each, as well as the all-important team news.
Craig Nelson
BBC Sport reporter
Right, after that flurry of action, let's bring you up to speed on the managers we still have to hear from.
There's quite a list over the next hour:
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 34 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 64 | 26 | 38 | 73 |
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| 33 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 66 | 29 | 37 | 70 |
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| 34 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 60 | 46 | 14 | 61 |
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| 34 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 57 | 44 | 13 | 58 |
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| 34 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 47 | 42 | 5 | 58 |
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| 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 48 | 39 | 9 | 50 |
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| 34 | 11 | 16 | 7 | 52 | 52 | 0 | 49 |
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| 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 53 | 45 | 8 | 48 |
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| 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 49 | 46 | 3 | 48 |
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| 34 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 44 | 46 | -2 | 48 |
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| 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 47 |
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| 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 36 | 45 | -9 | 46 |
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| 33 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 36 | 39 | -3 | 43 |
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| 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 46 | 50 | -4 | 42 |
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| 34 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 44 | 51 | -7 | 40 |
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| 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 41 | 45 | -4 | 39 |
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| 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 42 | 58 | -16 | 36 |
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| 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 43 | 53 | -10 | 34 |
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| 34 | 4 | 8 | 22 | 34 | 68 | -34 | 20 |
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| 34 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 24 | 62 | -38 | 17 |
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