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The Premier League is approaching its conclusion for the 2024/25 season, and talkSPORT is here to bring you all the latest.

Manchester United and Tottenham are looking set for a clash in Spain in the Europa League final after they won the first legs of their respective semi-finals.

The winner will be in the Champions League next season despite both being on course for a bottom-half finish.

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Elsewhere, we will hear from managers up and down the land today.

Premier League gameweek 35 fixtures

Friday, May 2

20:00: Manchester City vs Wolves - talkSPORT exclusive

Saturday, May 3

12:30: Aston Villa vs Fulham - talkSPORT exclusive15:00: Everton vs Ipswich 15:00: Leicester vs Southampton - talkSPORT 2 exclusive 17:30: Arsenal vs Bournemouth

Sunday, May 4

14:00: Brentford vs Manchester United14:00: Brighton vs Newcastle 14:00: West Ham vs Tottenham16:30: Chelsea vs Liverpool

Monday, May 5

20:00: Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest - talkSPORT exclusive

2 minutes agoBy Joe Brophy

Eddie Howe has admitted Newcastle will look to 'take advantage' of Premier League rivals' PSR concerns this summer.

The Toon faced having to sell Anthony Gordon to Liverpool last June to balance the books under threat of a points deduction.

However, last-gasp sales agreed to allow Yankuba Minteh to join Brighton for £33million and Elliot Anderson to Nottingham Forest for £35m meant the Magpies held onto their key stars without entering financial trouble.

Now, after three windows without the addition of a first-team player, Newcastle boss Howe revealed he is ready to turn the tables.

Howe said: "I’ve made it clear last year that there’s almost two transfer windows now.

"That’s what I’m focusing on, not the other way around."

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33 minutes agoBy Joe Brophy

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has issued an update on possible injuries to Richarlison, Dominic Solanke and James Maddison.

The trio were all substituted off in the second half of the Europa League semi-final first leg win over Bodo/Glimt.

He said: "Richarlison wasn't injured, it was just a tactical thing.

"It's something we cannot control, but it affects us."

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Today, 11:14By Joe Brophy

Enzo Maresca ramped up excitement over teenage prospect Reggie Walsh following his historic debut last night.

Wals, who is Chelsea’s youngest player since 1967, is so young that he wasn't born when John Terry slipped and missed his penalty in the Champions League defeat to Manchester United.

He was sent on as a late substitute as the Blues cruised to a 4-1 victory over Swedish side Djurgarden.

“It’s a great moment, he’s very young,” Maresca said.

But we are happy.

“[Chelsea staff] just said to me that we gave eight debuts this season from the academy.

"Congratulations, now I know what a special club it is.

"I am part of history, this type of stuff, he was really happy for fans and the club."

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Today, 10:16By Joe Brophy

Next up is Liverpool boss Arne Slot, who has again been quizzed on the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold.

The Reds vice-captain is expected to join Real Madrid this summer on a free transfer once his current contract expires.

However, there has been recent speculation that the England international could be tempted to stay at Anfield by Liverpool's recent Premier League title triumph.

Alexander-Arnold was spotted in conversation with the club's owner, John W Henry, in the aftermath of the 5-1 win over Tottenham.

Slot said: "If there is any news, I wouldn't say you are the first to know, but as long as there is no news from us, this is not the place to talk about his situation."

The Dutchman went into more detail on the future of Harvey Elliott, who has been restricted to a bit-part role this season.

Slot added: "I think it's very important that people who are here want to stay, Harvey is one of them who hasn't had enough playing time as he has deserved, but he is in competition with good players, and he was injured.

Last few months, his time has gone up more, so I liked him more now than when he first came back from his injury."

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Today, 09:45By Joe Brophy

Man Utd and Tottenham have both moved closer to an all-English Europa League final with semi-final first leg wins.

We'll have all the best reaction from that, but first, we have several Premier League manager press conferences to take you through.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is first up, and he's delivered a worrying fitness update on talismanic midfielder Joelinton.

Howe said: "The likelihood is that it will be difficult [if he plays again this season].
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