Premier League LIVE: Slot confirms Liverpool defender out for and#8216;around a yearand#8217;, Howe gives injury update, manager press conferences
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Almost every manager will be speaking to the media, with Liverpool boss Arne Slot and Newcastle's Eddie Howe in the early wave.
Here's the full schedule:
09:00: Fabian Hurzeler - Brighton09:00: Eddie Howe - Newcastle09:45: Arne Slot - Liverpool10:15: Andoni Iraola - Bournemouth11:00: Enzo Maresca - Chelsea 12:00: Mikel Arteta - Arsenal12:30: Pep Guardiola - Man City13:30: Thomas Frank - Tottenham13:30: David Moyes - Everton13:30: Keith Andrews - Brentford13:30: Vitor Pereira - Wolves13:30: Graham Potter - West Ham13:30: Oliver Glasner - Crystal Palace13:30: Marco Silva - Fulham13:30: Ange Postecoglou - Nottingham Forest13:30: Unai Emery - Aston Villa14:15: Ruben Amorim - Man UnitedCopied
25th Sept 2025, 22:37By Robert Calcutt
Ezri Konsa hopes Aston Villa can kick on with their season after their 1-0 win over Bologna.
John McGinn's first half goal was enough for Unai Emery's side to open their Europa League campaign with three points.
Victory is Villa's first of the season in all competitions, and Konsa is keen for them to build upon Thursday night's success.
"My first season here we went through a similar thing, fighting against relegation," he told TNT Sports.
Now we are not scoring as much it just feels a bit low."
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25th Sept 2025, 22:16By Robert Calcutt
Tonight's nine Europa League fixtures have all finished.
Go Ahead Eagles 0-1 FC Steaua BucurestiLille 2-1 BrannAston Villa 1-0 BolognaFerencvaros 1-1 Viktoria PlzenRangers 0-1 GenkRed Bull Salzburg 0-1 PortoStuttgart 2-1 Celta VigoUtrecht 0-1 LyonYoung Boys 1-4 PanathinaikosCopied
25th Sept 2025, 22:06By Robert Calcutt
Rangers have lost their Europa League opener, and there's more boos from the fans at Ibrox.
Former Celtic star Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the winner for Genk, who had a second goal disallowed in the second half.
A late flurry of chances were missed by Rangers to put even more pressure on Russell Martin.
The full-time whistle was met by loud boos and jeers from the home support after a fifth defeat of the season.
Martin is seen making a swift exit down the tunnel.
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25th Sept 2025, 21:41By Jack Cunningham
Ollie Watkins' search for a goal this season continues, and he won't get a better chance than that.
The England international steps off the bench, and wins a spot kick.
He decides to take it, but it is a poor effort that is easily saved.
He and Aston Villa really needed that to go in as it remains 1-0 to the home side.
That is now seven penalties missed in his career, and he has only scored six.
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25th Sept 2025, 21:21By Jack Cunningham
THE FORMER CELTIC MAN GETS HIS GOAL!
He's missed chance after chance, but he's on the scoresheet at Ibrox.
The Rangers defenders falls to bits, and a pass is whipped through for Oh.
He strides towards goal and fires a low finish into the bottom corner before taking his shirt off and getting booked.
He could have had four goal this evening, but that was a well-taken goal.
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25th Sept 2025, 20:53By Jack Cunningham
Jack Butland is the hero!
The England goalkeeper dives to his right to stop Oh's effort.
It's not a great penalty, but the Gers shot-stopper still does well, and the score remains 0-0.
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25th Sept 2025, 20:51By Jack Cunningham
This has been a shambolic few minutes for Rangers, and it's got worse!
After being denied a penalty and being reduced to ten men, Rangers have now given away a spot kick.
James Tavernier is the man penalised for a trip on Yaimar Abel Medina Ortiz.
Oh to take...
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25th Sept 2025, 20:45By Jack Cunningham
Mohammed Diomande is off!
The midfielder dives into a challenge in midfield, and he wins the ball, but his foot goes over the top.
It catches the Genk player shin-high, and the referee has no hesitation in sending Diomande off.
What a shambolic last few minutes it has been for Russell Martin's men.
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25th Sept 2025, 20:41By Jack Cunningham
Rangers think they are about to award a penalty when the referee is sent to the screen.
It looks to be a cut and dry handball for the home side as James Tavernier heads it off Joris Kayembe.
The referee has a long look, and rather than awarding a spot kick, he gives a free-kick to Genk for a push by Tavernier in the back.
On TNT Sports, Ally McCoist describes the decision as a 'cop out' and that the referee took the 'easy way out'.
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25th Sept 2025, 20:26By Jack Cunningham
It's still goalless at Ibrox, but Genk will wonder how.
The Belgian side have been the much better of the two teams, and should have scored moments ago.
The ball is worked out to right-back Zakaria El Ouahdi.
He curls a cross into the box for Hyeon-gyu Oh.
The striker makes contact with the ball and fires over from six yards.
Patrik Hrosovsky has also now just hit the outside of the post.
It is all Genk in the early exchanges.
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25th Sept 2025, 20:19By Jack Cunningham
WHEN THEY NEEDED A GOAL, THEY HAVE ONE!
John McGinn strikes home a delightful half-volley from the edge of the area.
It comes from a well-worked corner that Morgan Rogers somehow misses.
But Bologna only clear as far as McGinn, and he strikes a a clean half-volley perfectly into the bottom corner.
That is their first goal at Villa Park this season.
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25th Sept 2025, 20:11By Jack Cunningham
Arsenal have now released a statement after the tragic passing of Billy Vigar.
The forward, who was playing for non-league Chichester City, was placed into an induced coma after an incident during their Isthmian League Premier Division clash on Saturday.
Chichester confirmed that Vigar suffered a 'significant brain injury' and was subsequently placed into an induced coma.
It was then announced by the non-league club on Thursday that Vigar has tragically passed away.
And Arsenal have now posted their response.
They said: "Everyone at Arsenal Football Club is deeply sorry to hear of the tragic passing of Chichester City forward and former Arsenal academy player, Billy Vigar.
"Billy joined our academy on schoolboy terms aged 14, after being scouted at his hometown club Hove Rivervale FC and excelled as a striker at Hale End, scoring 17 goals in his debut season.
In 2020, his performances earned him a scholarship and joined us full-time for the 2020/21 season, his intake including current players Charles Sagoe Jr, Remy Mitchell and others such as Omari Hutchinson, Charlie Patino and Brook Norton-Cuffy.
"Quick, powerful and fiercely determined, his first season as a scholar was blighted by a serious hamstring injury, but he made up for it in his second, scoring four goals in 18 under-18 appearances and signed professional terms for the club at the end of that 2021/22 season.
"Billy went on to appear for us in the PL2 and EFL Trophy and proved to be an asset across the forward positions and even deputised in defence – his versatility illustrating his commitment to the coaching staff and his team.
"He enjoyed loan spells at Derby County and Eastbourne Borough and at the end of the 2023/24 season, headed back to his native south coast, signing for Hastings United – prior to a move to Chichester just last month.
"As well as his significant talent, Billy will always be remembered for his love of the game, pride at representing our football club - he once called the day he was spotted by our scouts as ’the most Important of his life’ – and a character beloved by teammates and coaches alike.
"Our deepest condolences go out to the Vigar family and his many friends at this extremely difficult time."
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25th Sept 2025, 19:18By Jack Cunningham
Meanwhile, up in Scotland, Rangers welcome Genk in the Europa League, and they will hope it goes better than the last time they faced a Belgian opponent...
Russell Martin is desperate for a win to ease the pressure building on him, and he only makes one change from the 2-0 win over Hibernian at the weekend in the Scottish League Cup.
Bojan Miovski drops to the bench with Youssef Chermiti taking his place.
Rangers: Butland, Tavernier, Souttar, Cornelius, Meghoma, Raskin, Diomande, Moore, Aasgaard, Gassama, Chermiti
Subs: Kelly, Wright, Rothwell, Barron, Antman, Djijga, Miovski, Rice, Gentles, Curtis, McCallion, Pereira
Genk: Van Crombrugge, El Ouhadli, Smets, Sodick, Kayembe, Medina, Hrosovsky, Bangoura, Heynen, Steuckers, Oh
Subs: Mounganga, Ito, Karestas, Bibout, Sattleberger, Nkuba, Mirisola, Yokoyama, Adedeji-Sternberg, Palacios, Kongolo, Erabi
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25th Sept 2025, 19:08By Jack Cunningham
Right, the teams are in from Villa Park for Aston Villa's Premier League tie against Bologna.
Unai Emery's side are still without a win this season, and start their Europa League campaign this evening.
From the 1-1 draw against Sunderland, there are only three changes.
Marco Bizot is in goal for Emiliano Martinez, Pau Torres replaces Tyrone Mings and Donyell Malen comes in for Ollie Watkins.
Aston Villa: Bizot, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen, McGinn, Kamara, Guessand, Buendia, Rogers, Malen
Subs: Proctor Oakley, Lindelof, Mings, Elliott, Watkins, Digne, Garcia, Sancho, Bogarde, Burrowes
Bologna: Skorupski, Zortea, Vitik, Lucumi, Lykogiannis, Freuler, Odgaard, Ferguson, Bernadeschi, Cambiaghi.
Castro
Subs: Ravagila, Pessina, Holm, Moro, Orsolini, Rowe, Heggem, Dallinga, Miranda, Fabbian
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25th Sept 2025, 19:01By Jackson Cole
Former Arsenal prospect Billy Vigar has died aged 21.
The forward, who was playing for non-league Chichester City, was placed into an induced coma after an incident during their Isthmian League Premier Division clash on Saturday.
Chichester confirmed that Vigar suffered a 'significant brain injury' and was subsequently placed into an induced coma.
It was then announced by the non-league club on Thursday that Vigar has tragically passed away.
A statement from Vigar's family read: "After sustaining a significant brain injury last Saturday, Billy Vigar was put into an induced coma.
"On Tuesday he needed an operation to aid any chances of recovery.
It will heal, don't worry."
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25th Sept 2025, 15:48By Ciaran Wiseman
Chelsea fans have taken aim at the club's ticket pricing and communication surrounding their Champions League fixtures.
The Blues face Benfica, Ajax, Barcelona and Pafos at Stamford Bridge during the league phase.
However, the club have been accused of 'communication failures' by the Chelsea Supporters' Trust (CST).
In a statement, they said: "The CST is deeply concerned with the club’s handling of ticket sales for upcoming UEFA Champions League fixtures.
"Recent decisions have been marked by poor communication, unjustifiable price increases, and a disregard for supporters.
"The message is clear – stop exploiting our loyalty."
The group have labelled the increase in the cost of a ticket for Tuesday's clash with Benfica 'unjustified'.
A ticket for the match will cost 77.5 per cent more than their Conference League semi-final last season.
The removal of concession pricing for seniors, under-20s and under-23s has also been condemned by supporters.
As a result, the CST has called on the club to 'review their ticket pricing strategy for Champions League fixtures, reinstate the concession pricing and communicate with more notice and transparency'.
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25th Sept 2025, 15:13By Ciaran Wiseman
The EFL have announced that Blackburn's Championship clash with Ipswich will be replayed in its entirety.
Rovers had been leading 1-0 when the match was abandoned after 79 minutes on Saturday.
The decision came following heavy rainfall at Ewood Park which left the pitch unplayable in the eyes of referee Stephen Martin.
At the time of the abandonment, the Tractor Boys were also down to 10 men following Jacob Greaves' red card.
In a statement, the EFL explained: "The Board comprehensively considered all options available in accordance with the Regulations alongside representations made by both Clubs.
"It was ultimately decided by a majority that the fixture should be replayed in full.
"The decision follows recent precedents relating to abandoned fixtures and is intended to uphold the integrity of the League competition which should, wherever possible, be based on a complete set of fixtures played to a conclusion on the day."
A new date for the fixture has yet to be confirmed.
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25th Sept 2025, 15:08By Ciaran Wiseman
Rio Ngumoha has signed his first professional deal with Liverpool.
The 17-year-old winger has burst into the first-team so far this season after being handed his debut last term.
Ngumoha came off the bench to score the winning goal against Newcastle last month.
In doing so, he became the Reds' youngest ever scorer and the fourth youngest in Premier League history.
He has since made his Champions League debut after featuring in last week's win over Atletico Madrid.
Ngumoha has now been rewarded with a professional contract at Anfield, with the three-year deal running until the summer of 2028.
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25th Sept 2025, 14:57By Ciaran Wiseman
Scott Parker is not underestimating the challenge facing Burnley as they travel to Manchester City this weekend.
The two sides meet at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Burnley have not won a league match away to City for 62 years, a run dating back to 1963.
Meanwhile, their nine meetings in the Premier League in Manchester have an aggregate score of 30-7 in the home side's favour.
Asked about facing City, Parker told reporters: "I personally don't see many tougher challenges really.
"They are a football club that have been in and around the elite for years now, so we have a big challenge ahead of us for sure.
"We have come through tricky fixtures already this season though, so that fills me with confidence.
However, there's no doubt we are coming up against a colossus of a team - we understand that.
"At times we will have to suffer, but we will adopt a confidence and a belief that we can show the best version of ourselves and hopefully cause them problems."
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25th Sept 2025, 13:53By Ciaran Wiseman
Daniel Farke has claimed newly-promoted sides are 'never favourites' in the Premier League.
The Leeds boss is looking to secure back-to-back wins at home to Bournemouth on Saturday.
His side beat Leeds at Molineux last weekend to move up to 12th in the table after five matches.
However, their opponents this week are fourth having not lost since the opening weekend of the season.
Speaking during his pre-match press conference, Farke told reporters: "As always as a newly-promoted side we know you are never really a favourite going in to a game, but we also know that we are in a good shape.
"We had a decent start to the season, especially in the home games, we are capable to win points no matter who we are playing against."
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