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Fulham

Finally, Fulham boss Marco Silva feels his side have had a good month and head into the meeting with Brentford in good shape: "February was a very good month for us. Our start since the World Cup break has been outstanding. The mood is, as you expect, really good."

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Brentford

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Brentford manager Thomas Frank on concerns over Ivan Toney and a possible ban for breaching FA gambling rules: "Is it a distraction? The most important thing is Ivan. He’s amazing in many aspects - the way he copes with distraction.

"He’s carried on scoring goals and working well for the squad. Like life, things get thrown at you and you have to deal with it."

On concern over leaks regarding his case with the FA: "We share the frustration with Ivan in regards to the leaks, the timing of them, talk of the length of the ban and suggestions that he did not train well with England.

"With us he trains well and shows great emotional intelligence. He is the number two striker in England.

"We don’t know where the leaks come from but we share the disappointment.

"We do the very best to help our players and we have talked with Ivan about how to deal with the situation."

Concerned about losing Toney to a lengthy ban?: "Yes I'm concerned. Of course we want our best players available. The good news is that we have other good players."

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Everton

Everton manager Sean Dyche on goalscoring issues without Dominic Calvert-Lewin: "Neal Maupay is working extremely hard, the stats start coming your way. You will score, that is the way football is.

"We have to increase the chances and expectancy. I am saying to Neal to keep getting in the right areas, one will go in. Equally for the wide players to break the backline. We are asking the players to get the ball at risk and be braver on the ball."

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Everton

Everton boss Sean Dyche, speaking before Sunday's trip to Nottingham Forest, says it is important to have a positive mindset despite defeat to Arsenal in midweek: "The reflection from Wednesday night is we were playing a top side. For 40 minutes, we were tactically sound and then unfortunately they scored and the second one makes it difficult.

"The shape, energy of the side early in game was positive."

Aston Villa

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery, speaking ahead of the visit of Crystal Palace, on Emi Martínez being named The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper 2022: “We are very happy, he is very proud to achieve this. “He helps this team to be more competitive and we want to have him for a long time.”

On Ollie Watkins: “Every day he wants to do more at the end of training, sometimes we have to stop him and tell him that he’s done enough for today. “I want to help and support him with my experience and give him confidence, his attitude defensively is amazing.”

On building on the win at Everton last week: “It’s very important to keep the same spirit we had. “We have to try and connect with them [our supporters], we have to control our mind, our idea and our tactical decisions, we want to win with a clean sheet.”

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Brighton & Hove Albion

The key lines from Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi's news conference ahead of Saturday's Premier League game against West Ham United on Saturday:

• Pervis Estupinan and Solly March are available, and Danny Welbeck "is back in good condition too".
• On his touchline ban, De Zerbi said: "The players know what to do. It is not a problem for them if I'm not on the bench."
• He only had positive things to say about playing three games in one week: "It's better. We are lucky to play football and work in football. We are ready."
• After back-to-back defeats, De Zerbi said: "[The] last two games we deserved more points and are frustrated. We want to start strong."
• The only improvement he thinks is needed is in the final third. He said: "We have to improve in the last 20 metres and we have spoken to the players about this. Only that part is where we need to improve."

Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi on the one-match touchline ban he will serve following the red card he was shown in the tunnel after defeat to Fulham: "I think I can't change. I think I didn't make mistakes in terms of respect. But I prefer to stay in my place - my place is on the bench."

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Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham's assistant manager Cristian Stellini on the expected return date of manager Antonio Conte, following his recovery from gallbladder surgery: "He said he would come back this week, straight after the match against Wolves. He will be in London and he will be in charge again from Sunday."

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Southampton

Ruben Selles on belief in his squad: “We knew we wouldn’t win every game, it was a disappointing result at Leeds and in the cup but you can win or lose football managers. You just need belief and we have to learn from every game. I still think the dressing room is good enough to stay in the Premier League."

Team news: “Che Adams is back so he probably be in the squad tomorrow and we don’t have nay other injury issues. Juan Larios will feature for the B team tonight as he edges closer to returning."

On Leicester: “When I prepare for a match, I always think that I can win. Brendan knows how to manage his team and they’ll try to avoid conceding a first goal. We had a good experience against them in the first half of the season where we came back. They have a good team and a good manager.

“I think they’ve been pretty clear with their ideas, so I can expect a match with both teams wanting to win. Both teams need a win. I expect the game to be really equal and that’s our target because then we can take our moments when they fall for us."

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Southampton

Southampton boss Ruben Selles has been speaking ahead of the match with Leicester on Saturday evening...

First on the loss to Grimsby in the FA Cup: “We had the time to reflect, we watched the game back and analysed the situation that led to the defeat. The two penalties shaped the game and they’re things we can avoid. The mentality and togetherness in key moments of the game weren’t there.

"So we analysed the game to see what we can do better football wise and also in player relations. Things that need to be done in a different way. I have a feeling we’re stronger now because we’ve taken some things seriously. We’re now ready to go tomorrow.

"I think when things aren’t going well, you can point to a lot of factors but in those games you need the relations on the pitch and because we didn’t it looked like we didn’t have passion on the pitch."

Chelsea

A final word from Chelsea manager Graham Potter to the club's fans: "The fans care, it’s an emotion, however that comes out is understandable. We’re hurting as well but also know they are. We thank them for their support because it’s been there completely. When you lose 1 0 at home to the bottom of league you expect disappointment. I have no complaints about the supporters - they have been fair and supportive. We haven’t given them enough to be excited."

On what Chelsea need to do differently against Leeds: "The most important thing is that Chelsea can win tomorrow. It’s an easier thing to say, just do something else and win. We could end up losing twice. That’s the beauty of football - the game is so difficult to control. We have to fight for results, stick together and work hard. That’s what we’ve been doing, we give it our best and we try to win."

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Chelsea manager Graham Potter on the pressure of working with such an expensively-assembled squad: "We’re coaches, it’s our job to work with the players we have. In training, the spirit has been as good as it can be when in the period of results we’re in.

"The boys have taken responsibility. They all admit that we can do better. Firstly it's down to me, but the players are honest enough to admit they can do better too.

"We are all fighting, but we need to show it on the pitch and that has to manifest itself in three points."

On support from the owners: "There is support. Of course I’ve spoken to them. But I am not hiding behind that. Results haven’t been good enough. I’m responsible. You accept the criticism and noise, my job is to prepare the team, stay focussed and try to win."

Chelsea

Chelsea manager Graham Potter on his position at the club: "My position is I need to focus on the next game. Whatever the discussions are over the longer term, my focus is on tomorrow’s match. We understand the moment we’re in, where we are and we need to improve.

"We’re a club with ambition and desire to compete at the top. At the moment we’re not and we have to address that. That starts tomorrow [against Leeds]."

Chelsea

Chelsea manager Graham Potter on Mason Mount's contract situation: "Mason for us has been great - he's top to work with. He is suffering like rest of us and wants to do better, have better results.

"His contract is between him and the club."

On working with players like Mount: "My job is to help players improve and we’re not doing that as well as we would like.

"I'm not thinking about the summer, just tomorrow’s match, preparing the team, helping the team to better results and performances and responding to bad moments that we’re in."

Chelsea

Chelsea manager Graham Potter gives team news update ahead of Saturday's Premier League match at home to Leeds: "Thiago Silva is six weeks, not sure. [Edouard] Mendy not training with group. N’Golo [Kante] had first full training today. He still needs time. Mason [Mount] had a problem with his lower abdomen. He will miss the game tomorrow - it's too soon tomorrow. Reece [James] is doubtful for tomorrow as well. Azpi [Cesar Azpilicueta] has made progress but he's not through the protocols after an injury like that."

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Brazil forward Roberto Firmino is to leave Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of the season.

The 31-year-old has been with the Reds since joining them in a £29m deal from Hoffenheim in June 2015.

Firmino’s honours at Liverpool include him helping them win the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup and Club World Cup.

Overall, Firmino has made 353 appearances for Liverpool, which have included 107 goals and 70 assists.

Manchester City

Man City boss Pep Guardiola on Newcastle: They have not been here [at the top] a long time, always you think they need time, but they've done exceptional recruitment.

"They've signed experienced players, exactly what they need, they have a manager with huge quality; maybe they were a surprise but not any more. I think they’ll stay there."

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Manchester City

Man City boss Pep Guardiola speaking before they welcome Newcastle on Saturday, says former captain Vincent Kompany will be City boss one day.

Kompany returns to the Etihad Stadium in the FA Cup quarter-finals: "The consistency they are showing is unbelievable. They are close to being promoted; I am delighted to see his success.

"He will be back sooner or later. His destiny to be Man City boss is written in the stars. It is going to happen; I don't know when but it is going to happen. We have a chance to reach Wembley, we will compete against Vinny and his team."

Arsenal

A final word from Arsenal's Mikel Arteta on Bournemouth manager Gary O'Neil: "We have been in the league together. Really impressed with what he has done through his career and ow he approaches every game. I know him personally and think he is doing a great job and its great to see managers at that age occupying those roles.

On facing Bournemouth: "I watched the game against Brighton, Wolves, Newcastle and Manchester City and I am really impressed. They are really aggressive. They haven’t conceded much and could have had different results in two of those four games."

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