Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he would rather not have to praise Everton ahead of the 237th Merseyside derby but could not argue with their start to the season.
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho believes Gareth Bale can regain the heights hit at Real Madrid and says he will be used predominantly on the right.
Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal have signed Thomas Partey at the perfect stage of his career – but has warned he may not be ready to make his debut at Manchester City on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola believes Kevin De Bruyne was pushed to the limit by the swift turnaround in Premier League seasons as the Manchester City manager urged footballing authorities to take steps to reduce players’ heavy workload.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has no doubt Harry Maguire will ‘bounce back’ from his England nightmare, but revealed injury could prevent Manchester United’s captain from responding to that latest setback at Newcastle.
Former Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas has recalled the conversation that helped turn Gareth Bale into the world’s most expensive player.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is hoping to have Kieran Tierney available for Saturday’s Premier League trip to Manchester City as discussions over his need to self-isolate continue.
EFL clubs have rejected the Premier League’s proposed £50million rescue package for League One and League Two, but the offer is still on the table.