All you need to know ahead of the Premier League with Liverpool facing a crunch game against West Ham United
Arne Slot during a Liverpool press conference
Arne Slot is under pressure at Liverpool(Image: Rene Nijhuis/MB Media/Getty Images)
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What you need to know ahead of Premier League matchweek 13
Liverpool crisis: Head coach Arne Slot is facing intense pressure after suffering nine defeats in his last 12 matches, marking the club's worst run since the 1953-54 season. Despite spending £450 million in the summer, Slot now faces what could be a must-win game as the Reds face West Ham on Sunday afternoon.
Injury blow: Ruben Amorim confirmed that Matheus Cunha, Harry Maguire, and Benjamin Sesko remain sidelined due to injury for the clash with Crystal Palace. The manager clarified that while Cunha might return against West Ham, the other two require more time for recovery.
Rice importance: Mikel Arteta believes there is still more to come from midfielder Declan Rice, despite his already significant impact since his transfer. The manager views Rice as a natural leader who connects the squad and expects him to play a leading role in their game against Chelsea on Sunday.
Farke pressure: Daniel Farke insists that he and his squad are fully prepared for the heavy criticism they are facing while currently sitting in the relegation zone. He remains convinced they can survive the drop as they head to the Etihad to face Man City on Saturday afternoon.
City slump: Pep Guardiola acknowledges his side has no room for error in the title race after falling seven points behind the leaders. The City boss accepted blame for the recent Champions League defeat to Leverkusen, citing his decision to make ten changes as a mistake ahead of the clash with Leeds.
Chelsea boost: Cole Palmer is available to face Arsenal after recovering from a fractured toe sustained by stubbing it on a door at home. Manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that the club's "best player" has returned to training and is ready to start the crucial London derby.
Forest hope: Sean Dyche remains hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will shake off a back injury in time to face Brighton. The Forest manager described the issue as a minor "waking-up" injury and expects defender Murillo to also be fit for the weekend.
Wanderers worries: Newly appointed Wolves manager Rob Edwards admitted that his first game in charge highlighted significant issues that need to be fixed before they can move forward. With the team rooted to the bottom of the table, Edwards is how for improvement ahead of their trip to Aston Villa this weekend.
Palace motivation: Oliver Glasner believes his team must use the disappointment of their recent Conference League defeat to fuel a strong performance against Man United. He noted that while the team is motivated, they need to find the right tactical tweaks immediately as there is very little time for training between matches.
Hammers focused: Nuno Espirito Santo insists West Ham will not be complacent despite Liverpool’s shocking run of form. The Hammers have been boosted by the return of Lucas Paqueta from suspension as they prepare to host the struggling champions.
Sunderland reaction: Manager Regis Le Bris is calling for a resilient reaction from his players after their recent loss, hoping to maintain their record of avoiding back-to-back defeats. He views their upcoming opponents, Bournemouth, as a positive model for how to consolidate a place in the Premier League through consistency and ambition.