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Guardiola's FA Cup Manchester City news conference This video can not be played Guardiola's FA Cup Manchester City news conference Premier League and FA Cup news conferences: Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says they're aiming to end the season winning their final five games Howe: 'If the team is not performing then there will be bigger changes' Arne Slot says 'we don't react to rumours' when asked about Alisson's future at the club The Liverpool head coach says his 'complete focus is on this season' when asked about plans for next season Slot's position is safe despite trophyless season, writes Sami Mokbel Chelsea interim boss Calum Mc Farlane will be in front of the microphone (13: 30 BST) in the club's first news conference since the sacking of Liam Rosenior Team news: Alisson & Mamardashvili | Gomez & Endo | Gordon & Livramento | Yoro | Murillo & Hudson Odoi | Sunderland | West Ham Written by Ben Ramsdale, Tasnim Chowdhury, George Booth & Saffie Yates Right, that's everything from this morning's manager news conferences plus the top lines from yesterday. We will pause here for a break before we take you through the afternoon's manager conferences. If you'd like a recap, scroll down the page or click on the links in the summary section. For now, go take a break, get your lunch and enjoy the glorious sunshine. Meet us back here at 13: 00 BST, see you then! West Ham v Everton (Sat, 15: 00 BST) West Ham United West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo on facing David Moyes, who used to manage West Ham: "David Moyes, you will know, is a good manager, but he's going to be at the London Stadium. We've been improving our own factor, the support of the fans, and we count on them to try and compete well and have a good performance. " "[Playing a former team] managers have the advantage of knowing the players, sometimes the routines. In this case, David knows the routines, knows the players. So we have to try and make new things happen so we do not become so predictable. " "But it's not another game. It is always a special game due to the respect and love that you have from former clubs, but you want to win. You want to compete and win. " West Ham v Everton (Sat, 15: 00 GMT) West Ham United When asked how confident he feels about West Ham staying up boss Nuno Espirito Santo said: "Very confident. I think the performance of the team gives us all in the club the hope and the belief that we are competing well. This weekend is everything is at home. " When asked about improvements in performances at home, he said: "I think since we joined, it was one of our main goals, to try and be comfortable at home. All the credit to the fans. I think the fans realise the situation of the team and really, really put an effort to support us, and the team is giving back. "The atmosphere has been good, and having three games of the last five at home is positive for us in terms of defence. " West Ham v Everton (Sat, 15: 00 BST) West Ham United West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo on his side's goalless draw against Crystal Palace on Monday: "I think we played a good game against a very good team with the recent success. " "The team performed well. We had chances, but at the same time, we were solid and compact. We wanted to win. That didn't come, but realising that the team spirit, the way the boys played and committed themselves to their tasks, it's very positive going forward. " When asked about how they can improve ahead of Saturday's game, he said: "Football is defined by really fine margins, and we are working on those aspects to try to improve our passing, our finishing, all the processes of the game, consistency, taking chances, being clinical, all the things that we already speak about. " West Ham v Everton (Sat, 15: 00 BST) West Ham United West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed everyone is available for Saturday: "Everyone is good. " "All the squad is available, so having all the options to try and help us is is very important for us. " Manchester United v Brentford (Mon, 20: 00 BST) Simon Stone BBC Sport Chief Football News Reporter There were some positive pictures posted by Manchester United of central defender Matthijs de Ligt training "on the grass" at Carrington on Thursday. De Ligt had been one of the stand-out United players over the first half of the season. However, after starting every game, he has been missing since the victory at Crystal Palace at the end of November due to a troublesome back complaint. BBC Sport reported a fortnight ago De Ligt had not completely abandoned all hope of playing again this season. While there is clearly a lead-up time required and only four games left after Monday's Old Trafford encounter with Brentford, the sight of the 26-year-old running again has to be viewed as a step in the right direction for a player who had hoped to go to the World Cup with the Netherlands in the summer. Manchester United v Brentford (Mon, 20: 00 BST) Manchester United Manchester United's interim manager Michael Carrick said there is a "possibility" Leny Yoro will be fit to face Brentford but he cannot confirm that yet. He added that Patrick Dorgu is working his way back to full fitness and is "closer to training with us". Manchester United v Brentford (Mon, 20: 00 BST) Manchester United This video can not be played Man Utd head coach Michael Carrick says his future will become clear. Manchester United's interim manager Michael Carrick on his own future: "I've said it many times, I enjoy being here and I enjoy the role I'm in. We've had some good results and are in decent shape. We want to keep improving. I'll see. There's only so much I can say, but I enjoy being here. I love being here. It's a real privilege to be in the position I am. " Sunderland v Nottingham Forest (20: 00 BST) Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest boss Vítor Pereira on whether Morgan Gibbs-White should be in the England squad: "I just can give my opinion about his character and his quality. He is a leader, he wants the responsibility even when we are struggling in the games. In my opinion, of course [he should be in the England squad], but I respect the national team manager and his decision, it is not my work. I just have good things to say about Morgan. " Sunderland v Nottingham Forest (20: 00 BST) Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest boss Vítor Pereira on Sunderland: "They are having a very good season. I have reminded my players that they are 10 points above us. That means something, it means they are playing with consistency. "When they play at home, they feel the energy of their supporters. But this is about is, not them. I respect Sunderland a lot. They have a good team, they are strong competitors, a good manager. But in the end it isn't about them, it is about us. " Sunderland v Nottingham Forest (20: 00 BST) Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest boss Vítor Pereira on whether he is more confident the club will avoid relegation now than he was when he arrived at the club: "If I accept a job at a club, it means that I believe in the team, the players, the club, the supporters and our work. I'm very positive and I believe we have the talent, character, energy and supporters to be in the Premier League next season. " Sunderland v Nottingham Forest (20: 00 BST) Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest boss Vítor Pereira on whether last week was a turning point for his side: "Honestly, I think the results that we are getting means that we are creating consistency. We are competing in every game for the results, this is the spirit I want to see in my team until the last game because I cannot say that with three or six more points that everything is done. "I believe this season, it will be special in terms of points to avoid relegation. We need to get points and then get points in the next games in the Premier League. This is the only way in the end to get the conditions to celebrate [avoiding relegation] and feel proud of ourselves. " Sunderland v Nottingham Forest (20: 00 BST) Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest boss Vítor Pereira on whether he takes confidence from the five-point cushion in the league table: "We are in a position that will depend on us. This season our life is in our hands, this is what I've said to them [the players]. "For now, we must get points and to keep going, keep fighting, trying to get points everywhere, playing at home or away. With the mentality that we need to face the next challenge. " Sunderland v Nottingham Forest (20: 00 BST) Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest boss Vítor Pereira on Callum Hudson-Odoi, who has been ruled out for the rest of the season after having surgery on a leg injury: "I think he is OK after the surgery. He is an important player for us but the most important thing is to have a full recovery, to come back at the level that he used to have. " Sunderland v Nottingham Forest (20: 00 BST) Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest boss Vítor Pereira on Murillo's availability: "No, he is out. He has a muscle injury, I don't know. I am not a doctor, I cannot predict [when he will return]. It will be hard tomorrow. " More team news: "Dan [Ndoye] will be in the right condition to go to the game, which is good news for us. " Sunderland v Nottingham Forest (Fri, 20: 00 BST) Sunderland Sunderland manager Regis le Bris on "second-season syndrome" and how different things may be for his side next year: "We will see. At least it shows once again that you have to grow or move forward because if you stay at the same level you get finished really quickly. "It is clear in our mind that we have to improve our team, our club, our coaching staff. I have to improve my model and the way I manage the team. It is the mindset of the club and after that you never know the competition and the opponent. " Sunderland v Nottingham Forest (Fri, 20: 00 BST) Sunderland Sunderland manager Regis le Bris was asked if he feels proud with what he has achieved this season, considering the number of sackings that have been happening around him: "This job is a bit specific. For me, I do not look around, I do not look too far in the future. The most important thing for me is to stay focused and work hard with a strong project, clear identity, clear team-work. I am not alone. It is an interesting job and the results can influence the judgement, at least the external judgement because that is often connected with the last emotion. If you win, you are really good. If you lose, they might say you are not the right man for the job. "The most important thing for me is the consistency and at this club in two seasons, we have been really consistent. When we are struggling we are working hard to change and to fix problems. When we are going well and winning, it is not the end of the project. We still have something to learn, something to prove and something to achieve. "I am comfortable being in this project and want to work hard. " Sunderland v Nottingham Forest (Fri, 20: 00 BST) Sunderland Sunderland manager Regis le Bris on team news: "Nilson [Angulo] and Bertrand [Traore] are close to returning to part training next week. "Jocelin [Ta Bi] started the sessions with us this week. We may go further next week because he felt good which is good news. "There is nothing else to flag. " Ben Ramsdale BBC Sport Loves a long news conference does our Eddie. But that's all from the Newcastle boss now. We're still awaiting the latest from Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner, so, while we wait - here are the top lines from all of Thursday's news conferences including both of the sides that are in action this evening. .. Arsenal v Newcastle (Sat, 17: 30 BST) Newcastle United That's all from the Newcastle United boss before Saturday's trip to the Emirates. Here are the top lines from his news conference: Last Updated 22nd April 2026 at 21: 56 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.