We’ll be bringing you the key team news and injury updates live from all the Premier League and FA Cup pre-match press conferences ahead of Gameweek 33.

Neither Aston Villa, Leeds United nor Wolverhampton Wanderers plays this week, so we won’t have updates from that trio of sides, while Everton‘s Frank Lampard doesn’t face the media until after Saturday’s FPL deadline.

Three managers spoke to the media on Thursday – those of Liverpool, Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur – and you can read all the headline news from those pressers via this link here.

For much more detailed information, check out our Predicted Line-ups page and Injuries and Bans feed.

GAMEWEEK 33 TEAM NEWS – FRIDAY

ARSENAL

Mikel Arteta has addressed rumours that Alexander Lacazette might not face Southampton, after not being seen in training pictures. He won’t discuss the issue but believes he may be available.

“Obviously there are private reasons that I cannot comment on. We will see if he’s available. There’s a good possibility that that’s the case.”

Kieran Tierney (knee) is out for the season and it’s likely the same for Thomas Partey (thigh).

“The news that we got after another assessment is not looking very positive for his availability this season. At the moment we’re not very optimistic.”

Defender Takehiro Tomiyasu (calf) is set to return to full training next week, having not played since Gameweek 21.

NEWCASTLE UNITED

Eddie Howe hasn’t ruled Ryan Fraser (hamstring) out of the Magpies’ Double Gameweek clashes with Leicester City and Crystal Palace. The winger only lasted 12 minutes against Wolves but he was brought off before things got worse.

“I don’t think it’s too bad but was enough to bring him off against Wolves. We had a scan with him and it showed a very small problem so hopefully it wont be too long for him – we’ll see whether he makes this game. Joe [Willock] has made good progress. He’s trained this week so we hope to have him fit.” – Eddie Howe on Ryan Fraser and Joe Willock

Not only does Joe Willock (knee) stand a good chance of being available after a return to training but there has been good progress with Callum Wilson (calf) and Kieran Trippier (foot). Both could return by the end of April.

BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION

Very little to report from Graham Potter, just that Steven Alzate (illness) and Shane Duffy (thigh) join Jakub Moder (knee) on the unavailable list. Moder has reconstructive surgery this week.

NORWICH CITY

Loanee Brandon Williams is unable to face parent club Manchester United this weekend but Dean Smith can welcome back Przemyslaw Placheta (ankle) and Billy Gilmour (Covid).

Ozan Kabak (hamstring), Adam Idah (knee) and Andrew Omobamidele (back) are out for the season while Saturday’s game comes too soon for Josh Sargent (ankle).

“Płacheta is back from injury and training with us and Gilmour is back from his Covid issue. Andrew [Omobamidele] is waiting on a scan result in the next couple of weeks, but won’t be able to play again this season.” – Dean Smith

FA CUP TEAM NEWS

CHELSEA

There were no injuries to report from the midweek drama in Madrid, as only Ben Chilwell (knee) and Callum Hudson-Odoi (back) will miss the FA Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace. Romelu Lukaku is back from his recent knock.

“Except for Ben Chilwell and Callum Hudson-Odoi, everybody seems to be OK. Romelu [Lukaku] was back in training yesterday, let’s see if he has any reaction or not.” – Thomas Tuchel

Today’s press conference times

The surprise sacking of Sean Dyche, of course, means that we’re not sure if a Burnley presser will take place at the designated time.

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