Premier League
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is confident that 3-4-3 remains the right formation for his side despite their midweek EFL Cup exit. After arriving in the summer, the 47-year-old utilised a 4-5-1 in his opening few games but despite a bright start, his team’s defensive foibles were soon exposed.
Swansea boss Bob Bradley is adamant he has the strike options available to fire his side away from the relegation places. The Swans have won just once in the Premier League so far this season, defeating Burnley 1-0 on the opening day, and sit 19th in the table ahead of Monday’s clash with Stoke.
Tottenham vs Leicester City
English Premier League.
Date: Saturday, 29th October, 2016,
Kick-off at 15:00 UK
Venue: White Hart Lane (London).
The point at the Emirates was enough to keep the Teessiders out of the Premier League relegation zone, although Boro are now without a win in their last seven league games
Jurgen Klopp hailed his Liverpool side’s ‘very positive’ display as they defeated Tottenham 2-1 on Tuesday to reach the EFL Cup quarter-finals.
Arsene Wenger said Arsenal’s EFL Cup progress at the expense of Reading ensures all of his squad will get an opportunity to play this season.
Wayne Rooney has been assured of his England place by interim boss Gareth Southgate regardless of whether he is playing for Manchester United.
The 31-year-old is in danger of becoming a fringe player under United boss Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford having been named as a substitute for three successive Premier League matches before he missed Sunday’s 4-0 drubbing at Chelsea because of injury.
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says he always respects the opposition, beginning with West Ham on Wednesday night.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that Sergio Aguero is a special player and he hopes the striker will stay at the club for a long time.
The Argentine’s future had been cast in doubt after he was left out of City’s 4-0 defeat at Barcelona in the Champions League.
Liverpool vs Tottenham
England – League Cup
Date: Tuesday, 25th October 2016,
Kick-Off: 19:45 UK
Venue: Anfield Stadium, Liverpool.