Enzo Maresca has not ruled out utilising long throws at Chelsea in the future, but admits he currently has no plans to take advantage of the latest Premier League trend. Long throw-ins have taken the top flight by storm this season, with Brentford leading the way, having scored seven goals from the set-piece since the start of the 2024-25 season.

Ter Stegen offered to Premier League clubsThe future of Marc-André ter Stegen at Barcelona remains uncertain. The 33-year-old German goalkeeper has reportedly been offered to Manchester United,

Chelsea are interested in signing Guela Doue from RC Strasbourg. According to Football Insider, Aston Villa are interested in the 23-year-old full-back as well.

Follow build-up to four Premier League matches, including Chelsea v Sunderland, Newcastle v Fulham, Man United v Brighton, Brentford v Liverpool, with live text updates and reaction.

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West Ham United begin Gameweek 9 in the drop zone as Nuno Espírito Santo still awaits his first win as Irons boss. A draw with Everton in his opener was followed by defeats to Arsenal and Brentford, with pressure building on the Portuguese coach to tick off a victory.

Premier League news conferences as Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta and Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim speak to media.