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As well as diligently reporting the answers to such probing questions as “any knocks?”, we’ll flag up any other major talking points and items of interest that crop up throughout the day, while gently nudging you in the direction of any pertinent and interesting Guardian content as it materialises.
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To get the ball rolling, here are Ten Things our crack team of writers think you should be looking out for in the top flight this weekend …
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Important Events
Football Finance: The Premier League's financial strength continues to blow European rivals out of the water, with Germany and Spain almost double the revenues, according to UEFA's newly released figures. Nick Ames has the latest one…
Tottenham Hotspur: Guglielmo Vicario says he “understands the frustration of fans” after Tottenham goalkeeper was involved in emotional exchange after losing 1-0 in AZ in the first leg of the Europa League tie. Ed Aaron reports from Alkmaar…
Nottingham Forest: Nuno Espirito Santo's side welcomed the early kickoff tomorrow as it only took one point from the last nine points available in the Premier League. The forest sits third on the top flight, but will be overtaken by the city if they don't defeat them. Forest manager says he will deal with tomorrow's match against the Premier League champions, just like any other game.
“The approach is the same,” Nuno told reporters. “Nothing will change. We have to realize that we will be playing a very good team, a team that has clearly been able to dominate over the past few years, a coach that will have a big impact on the game and the great players.
“But it's the same approach. We realize how difficult it is, but at the same time, with the joy of the moment. It's going to be even more difficult than before. [at the Etihad, where Forest lost 3-0]. ”
The Portuguese refused to be drawn to the reasons behind the decline of the city this season, claiming Guardiola remains as influential as ever. “PEP is one of the coaches who directly influenced the game,” he said. “His ideas and how he approaches [his work] And they try to build his team.
“He's got a huge impact and he's contagious to older managers because he sees new and different things. We've faced each other many times, and it's always about the player at the end of the day. The ability of the player to make the manager's ideas work.”
Premier League equipment
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Nottingham Forest v Man City (Saturday 12:30pm GMT)
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Liverpool v Southampton (3pm)
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Crystal Palace v Ipswich Town (3pm)
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Brighton v Fulham (3pm)
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Brentford v Aston Villa (5:30pm)
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Wolf v Everton (8pm)
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Tottenham Hotspur v Bournemouth (Sunday 2pm)
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Chelsea v Leicester (2pm)
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Manchester United V Arsenal (4:30pm)
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West Ham vs Newcastle (Monday 8pm)
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View Premier League table
FC Copenhagen 1-2 Chelsea
Europa Conference League: Reese James and Enzo Fernandez put papers into the cracks of Chelsea's poor performance, as Enzo Maresca's side assumes control of the Danish tie. Jacob Steinberg reports from Parken…
Fenerva Fes 1-3 Rangers
Europa League: Vaclav Cerny scored twice as interim Rangers boss Barry Ferguson led his team to a well-known and emphatic victory over Jose Mourinho's side of Istanbul. Jonathan Wilson reports from Skul Sarakoglu Stadium
Real Sociedad 1-1 Manchester United
Europa League: Mikel Oyarzabal has cancelled the opening for Joshua Zirkzee, but with the addition of sensational Andre Onana, United will welcome La Liga to Old Trafford opponents at the level next week. Sid Lowe reports from Anoeta Stadium
AZ 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur
Europa League: The awful display that Tottenham lags behind his early Lucas Bergval's own goals means that Ange Post Ecoglu could maintain a record of winning second season trophies at all clubs that will rest in the second leg next week. Ed Aaron reports from AZ Stadion…
preamble
Happy Friday! With another week of Premier League action looming, we're here to bring you news from the usual Friday schedule of pre-match managers' press conferences.
Not only will you enthusiastically report answers such as “knocking” responses to such survey questions, but you will also flag other major topics and items of interest that occur throughout the day, while gently tweaking the direction of appropriate and interesting Guardian content to embody it.
Here are 10 things our writer crack team thinks you should be looking for on top flight this weekend…
