Friday Premier League press conferences LIVE – Guardiola, Maresca, Arteta and Amorim ahead of weekend’s games

Hear more from Mikel Arteta on White and Timber’s injuries, losing Gabriel and Saka returning plus much more…

“I cannot manage that [the expectation]. I know that we are not going to be the biggest contender in the next year or two years.

“We are doing a lot of things. Sometimes we have changed players because they have had to adjust to our new standards. We have to change a lot of things, we have changed a lot of staff, we have changed things inside the club.

“I cannot say we need a lot of years – I cannot manage that. I am not saying we are going to win the title in the next year – I am not crazy. Next year, we are suffering a lot to be so much better.”

Amorim says Mason Mount is fit enough to start against Man City having recently returned from injury. “He is fit to play and we will see on Sunday.”

A positive injury update for Man Utd with Ruben Amorim confirming Kobbie Mainoo is back in training and will be assessed ahead of the Manchester derby with Man City, but he has ruled him out of playing the whole game.

Mathjis de Ligt has a problem, however, and is a doubt.

Arteta says he will decide tomorrow whether Saka starts against Everton.

The winger came off the bench against Fulham and scored on his return from three months out.

Arteta says Kevin De Bruyne is “one of the best midfielders ever” to play in the Premier League.

The two worked together while Arteta was assistant to Guardiola at Man City.

Arteta says there is a chance that Jurrien Timber and Ben White could play against Everton on Saturday.

White missed out with a knock in the win over Fulham while Timber was forced off late in the game.

Mikel Arteta says Gabriel’s season-ending hamstring injury is “tough to digest” especially as they have only just welcomed back Bukayo Saka from a similar injury.

Watch Guardiola’s full and heartfelt tribute to Kevin De Bruyne…

Guardiola’s message to De Bruyne for when he leaves Man City: “I wish from the deep of my heart. If you still have the hunger and desire to play, play. Because when it’s over, it’s over.”

Pep Guardiola provides a fresh update on the fitness of Wesley Fofana and Romeo Lavia.

“We don’t know yet. We are waiting for both (Lavia and Fofana). Romeo’s injury looks a bit better than Wes. Romeo can probably be back earlier than Wes. They both have muscle problems.”

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More from Guardiola on De Bruyne: “We are going to enjoy the last two months here together but emotionally it’s tough.”

Guardiola on whether he thinks De Bruyne would get a statue: “I would bet good money on it.”

Guardiola says he “doesn’t know” whether De Bruyne will play in the Club World Cup. He says he and the club will discuss that with him.

“He’s part of the family of this club. The impact some players have transcends what they do on the pitch and Kevin is one of them.”

“In the Premier League he is one of the greatest ever midfielders. One of the greatest to play in this country.”

Pep Guardiola after Kevin De Bruyne announced he would leave Manchester City: “A sad day but a happy day for the pleasure we have lived with him.

“It’s impossible to describe the impact he has had on our success in the last decade.”

De Bruyne’s full announcement that he will leave Man City.

Dear Manchester. 💙 pic.twitter.com/2EdhVYOLti

— Kevin De Bruyne (@KevinDeBruyne) April 4, 2025

Some huge breaking news ahead of Pep Guardiola’s press conference shortly!

Kevin De Bruyne has announced he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after ten years at the club.

Read more from Ange Postecoglou on his controversial celebration and the reaction from fans…

Postecoglou says he ‘won’t celebrate goals anymore’ after Sarr’s disallowed equaliser and responds to fan criticism

More from Postecoglou on the criticism from fans: “My job is the performance of the team. I get that they are frustrated and angry but at the same time, I understand the criticism towards me, but if anyone looked at the players and said they aren’t trying – then I am sorry they are not watching the right game.”

Postecoglou is asked whether he is falling out of love with football because of VAR: “No doubt.”

Postecoglou says Spurs are “past the point” of developing players. “We need wins.”