Erik ten Hag expects Marcus Rashford to be fit for Manchester United's Premier League trip to Newcastle on Sunday after the forward missed England's recent internationals due to injury.

Tottenham's new acting head coach Cristian Stellini revealed on Friday that he received the blessing of former boss Antonio Conte to take the role. Conte's tempestuous time at Tottenham ended by mutual consent on Sunday after the Italian's criticism of his players following a 3-3 draw at Southampton before the international break.

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool's visit to Manchester City on Saturday is important for both sides even though a traditionally crucial fixture no longer features the Premier League's two preeminent forces.

Mikel Arteta said Friday he hopes Arsenal defender William Saliba can return from his back injury in time to play a key role in the climax to the Premier League title race.

Erling Haaland could feature for Manchester City in Saturday's crucial Premier League clash against Liverpool as he battles to recover from a groin injury.

Eddie Howe insists Newcastle can "buck the trend" as they try to become the equal of Manchester United on and off the pitch. Howe's side host United on Sunday just over a month after they met in the League Cup final at Wembley.

A new force is in town and threatening the power of the Brazilian league to attract top Latin American football talent: Major League Soccer. The North American MLS has already replaced Argentina and Mexico's top flights as the main challengers to Brazil's hegemony.