Premier League matchweek 8 press conferences: every key quote and all the team news

Matchweek 8 began with Ipswich 1-1 Nottingham Forest on Friday night — read our Friday roundup. Here is what the managers said about the rest of the weekend.

Saturday 24 October

Aston Villa v Manchester City (12:30 UK / 19:30 Beijing)

Enzo Maresca confirmed "Erling is the only one 100% available", with Kovačić, Nunes and O'Reilly facing late checks. "We are happy with our start but we are more hungry for more wins," he said, adding that it is "too early" to rule anyone out of the title race. On Villa: "I have huge respect for Unai. They are very intense off the ball."

Unai Emery returned the compliment: "Enzo Maresca is doing a fantastic job... They are favourite with Arsenal." Onana, Wan-Bissaka and Ruggeri are out; Manzambi faces a late fitness test. Read our City analysis and match preview.

Arsenal v Everton (15:00 UK / 22:00 Beijing)

Mikel Arteta said a definitive answer on Bukayo Saka needs more medical opinions — see Saka: how long is he out?. Piero Hincapié is available, Riccardo Calafiori is building fitness and Max Dowman is in line for minutes. David Moyes declined to go into detail on Everton's fitness and gave no clear answer on Jarrad Branthwaite.

Coventry City v Fulham (15:00 UK / 22:00 Beijing)

Fulham coach Álvaro Arbeloa warned about Coventry's quick attacks, crosses and counter-attacks and wants more runs from Gonzalo García. Ryan Sessegnon is suspended; Emile Smith Rowe is expected to be available.

Chelsea v Tottenham (17:30 UK / 00:30 Sunday Beijing)

Xabi Alonso wants Chelsea to feed off the Stamford Bridge atmosphere while staying composed. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez is out after jaw surgery, so Mike Penders starts; Malo Gusto is available. Roberto De Zerbi said Lucas Bergvall and Savinho are out, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski must be managed carefully, and Pedro Porro and Andy Robertson are back in contention. Full preview.

Sunday 25 October

Liverpool v Brighton

Andoni Iraola demanded maximum intensity: "The way we want to play you cannot play 70 per cent... we need to play full gas." He was full of praise for the visitors — "We have to be at our very best to beat Brighton because now they are with confidence" — and confirmed Dominik Szoboszlai will miss out: "I don't think he's far, but he hasn't trained with the group still." Bradley Barcola trained normally; Víctor Muñoz is doubtful. Fabian Hürzeler stressed the need to sustain Brighton's level. Full preview.

Manchester United v Bournemouth

Michael Carrick's five-minute opening statement dominated the week — read what Carrick said. Marco Rose expects a reaction from United and wants Bournemouth to focus on their own game. Eli Junior Kroupi could make his first appearance of the season after a foot injury. Full preview.

Crystal Palace v Newcastle

Newcastle coach Matthias Jaissle said Anthony Elanga is training and could return to the squad, though not for 90 minutes, while Jacob Ramsey needs careful management. Palace welcome back Axel Disasi from suspension. Full preview.

Hull City v Brentford

Hull boss Sergej Jakirović wants more aggression and better second balls against Brentford's "height, intensity and speed". Nobel Mendy is back on the grass. Brentford are without the suspended Vitaly Janelt and Yehor Yarmoliuk; Jannik Schuster is back in training.

Sunderland v Leeds United

Régis Le Bris expects Brian Brobbey to be ready and talked about managing workloads after last weekend's defeat by Bournemouth. Leeds have late doubts over Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Anton Stach and Noah Okafor; Dan James is back in contention.

See the Premier League table and follow every game on our scores page.

FAQ

Is Haaland playing against Aston Villa? Yes. Maresca said he is "100% available".

Is Szoboszlai fit for Liverpool v Brighton? No. Iraola said he has not yet trained with the group.

Who is in goal for Chelsea against Tottenham? Mike Penders, with Emiliano Martínez out after jaw surgery.