Overview
- Arne Slot, back at Anfield after halting Liverpool’s slump at West Ham, demanded visible fight and detailed that Conor Bradley has rejoined training, Jeremie Frimpong is close but set to miss more games, and Giovanni Leoni remains out long term with an ACL injury.
- Liverpool’s selection puzzle continues, with Mohamed Salah pushing to return and right‑back options constrained as Joe Gomez’s availability is weighed against makeshift cover from midfielders.
- Pep Guardiola conceded Manchester City’s midfield shortage and defensive fragility after the 5-4 win at Fulham, yet maintained confidence that his side will strengthen over the coming months in the title race.
- Eddie Howe said Bruno Guimaraes was benched for rotation and booking risk before the midfielder scored in a 2-2 draw with Tottenham, where Cristian Romero’s stoppage-time equaliser preceded renewed tensions between the pair.
- Elsewhere, availability is dictating choices: Chelsea are without suspended Moisés Caicedo as Enzo Maresca confirmed Reece James will not start at Leeds, Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori is one booking from a ban, and Manchester United expect Matheus Cunha to return, prompting an attacking selection call.