Injury updates and press conference insights ahead of a potentially decisive Premier League weekend.

 As the Premier League hurtles toward a potentially decisive Easter weekend, managers from title-chasing and relegation-threatened clubs offered fresh team news that could shape the outcome of the season’s most pivotal matches.

With Liverpool in pole position to clinch the title as early as Sunday—should results swing in their favour—and Ipswich and Leicester staring at relegation, anticipation is high. Managers including Mikel Arteta, Pep Guardiola, Unai Emery, and Oliver Glasner faced the press on Friday to deliver crucial injury updates and squad insights.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirmed that Ederson remains a doubt, while Erling Haaland is pushing for fitness. Phil Foden, who has been instrumental for City this season, is also being monitored closely after a knock, alongside Manuel Akanji. Guardiola did not commit to any guarantees, saying only that final decisions will be made after Saturday’s training session.

Across town, Liverpool fans received more encouraging news. After weeks out, Trent Alexander-Arnold is “ready to go” for the weekend, according to assistant manager Pep Lijnders. The England right-back’s return could prove vital as the Reds chase glory, especially with defensive depth tested in recent weeks.

At the Emirates, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reported no fresh injuries but said Jorginho remains under observation after picking up a knock last week. Arteta also responded to the growing buzz around title pressure: “We’ve been here before. What matters now is composure and clarity.”

Aston Villa’s Unai Emery revealed that both Leon Bailey and Ross Barkley are undergoing late fitness tests, while full-back Calafiori remains sidelined. Villa, in the hunt for a Champions League place, can’t afford to slip as pressure mounts from Tottenham and Manchester United.

Newcastle’s Sven Botman is said to be “ahead of schedule” in his recovery, though manager Eddie Howe cautioned fans not to expect a miraculous early return. The Magpies also confirmed Harvey Barnes is back in full training.

Elsewhere, Hull’s Jaden Philogene and Leicester’s Wout Faes are doubts as both clubs fight for their Premier League survival. If results go against them, Ipswich and Leicester could see their relegation confirmed this weekend—raising the stakes dramatically for their respective fixtures.

Tottenham and Manchester United come into the weekend on a high after both reached the Europa League semi-finals following dramatic midweek victories. Spurs overturned a deficit to stun Roma in extra time, while United edged out Bayer Leverkusen in a penalty shootout thriller.

Meanwhile, Arsenal’s title hopes remain finely balanced, with just a point separating the top three clubs. Arteta insisted the focus remains internal: “It’s not about what others do—it’s about how we show up.”

Live reporting from Craig Nelson, Ben Ramsdale, Neil Johnston, and Tyrese King tracked developments across Premier League press conferences, ensuring fans were kept up to date as storylines unfold in real time.

With matches spread across the Easter weekend and live coverage promised from the BBC, all eyes now turn to how teams will translate these updates into performances on the pitch.