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talk SPORT. com is here to keep you up to date with all the latest Premier League news. Wolves have announced that Vitor Pereira is Gary O'Neil's replacement, and he will be in charge for their huge game this weekend against Leicester. Elsewhere, we will hear from Mikel Arteta, Arne Slot and Pep Guardiola as we gear up for another matchweek. Saturday, December 21 Sunday, December 22 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed yet more injury woe for his team. The Citizens boss has confirmed that Ruben Dias is set for a spell on the sidelines. The central defender played the full 90 minutes against Man United, but picked up a muscle injury which is set to keep him out for around a month. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, he said: "Ruben is set to be out for a long time. " When asked for more information, he said: "He's set to be out for three or four weeks. "He felt something after 75 minutes against United, but he's so brave and carried on. "It's a muscular injury. " However, he confirmed that John Stones and Manuel Akanji are fit, but he isn't sure if they'll start. The games are coming thick and fast for Tottenham at this time of the year, with Spurs heading into a clash against Liverpool after just beating Man United 4-3 in the Carabao Cup. There is some positive news on the injury front, with Timo Werner expected back from illness and Destiny Udogie also anticipated to be involved. He also shed some insight on Guglielmo Vicario, with the Italian doing everything he can to return to full fitness after having ankle surgery. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, he said: "Typical Vic as he's pushing every boundary. "He's still a fair bit away, but he'll make sure he's back as quickly as possible. "He's still around the group and invested in what we're doing. He's progressing well. " Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has shut down early January transfer window talk during his latest press conference. Reports in Europe have suggested that the Magpies are close to securing Johan Bakayoko's signature in a deal worth £25 million. However, Howe has dismissed any suggestion that the Toon are close to signing anyone. talk SPORT's Ben Jacobs also understands that Miguel Almiron's six years on Tyneside are about to come to an end with a January move back to the US. Charlotte FC are locked in talks with the Magpies over Almiron, but again, Howe refused to comment. On Bakayoko, he said: “That’s not the reality (that a deal for Bakayoko is close). “We’re not close to sealing any transfer or closing in on any player. For me, the discussions on January have been very loose. “It’s been very loose discussions, there hasn’t been many discussions in great depth on January, and that’s because we’ve got a lot of games and our focus is on the matches, and we’re restricted to a degree on what we can and can’t do. " And on Almiron, he said: “Miggy’s still absolutely Miggy, in every way. “I mean that as an absolute compliment – smiley, happy, focused, professional, an unbelievable guy. “I can’t praise his professionalism enough this season, which has been a difficult season for him because he hasn’t had the minutes that he would have wanted. But he’s never lacked in anything he’s delivered for us, and I know he’s ready to play if needed. “I think again the other night, when he came on (against Brentford), he showed his qualities. I never doubted his qualities for a second. “Yes, there’s been a lot of speculation over Miggy’s future for a while now, but I think all I’d ever say to any player who’s contracted here and absolutely loved like Miggy is, then my only focus is on Miggy being here and showing him the respect that he’s deserved for his contribution to Newcastle. ” Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney has been linked with a return to Celtic in January with his game time at the Emirates becoming increasingly limited. The Scottish international spent last season on loan at Real Sociedad and would have likely been sold in the summer had he not suffered a serious injury in the summer at Euro 2024. He's only made one appearance this season, which was in the Carabao Cup against Crystal Palace in midweek. However, Brendan Rodgers is remaining tight lipped on any potential return to Glasgow for Tierney. Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: "Kieran is someone I know really well, but there will be lots of players linked with Celtic. "We will never speak about a player at another club. " The Carabao Cup semi-final draw threw up two fantastic games. In one, we have Arsenal facing Newcastle, and the other sees Tottenham take on Liverpool. Spurs take on the Reds this weekend in the Premier League, so that will prove to be a good dress rehearsal for the semi-final encounter. Meanwhile, Arsenal will have to play at St James' Park again, a ground in which they've lost three of the last four meetings. The first ties will be played on the week commencing January 6. Then the other will take place on the week commencing February 3. And Slot is looking forward to it. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, he said: "Interesting game but every draw would have been. "Four top teams still in it, so no easy one. And now with Spurs on Sunday, play them in January again, so yes, interesting. " Liverpool manager Arne Slot was delighted to hear that Trent Alexander-Arnold wants to leave a legacy at Anfield. In an interview with Men in Blazers, the England international spoke at length about his time with his boyhood club and how he wants to be remembered. Ahead of Liverpool's game against Tottenham, the Dutchman was asked about Alexander-Arnold's comments at his pre-match press conference. He said: "I like this in a player! "Everyone must have it at this level and if you don't have that you don't play at this level, but they have to put the team first and they all do it, including Trent. "All the top players have this; they want to be special and be the best, to stay fit. "The players have a great life, but they have to put a lot of work in to be at their best every three days and that is the mentality of a top player. " talk SPORT understands that Southampton are set to appoint Ivan Juric as their new manager to replace Russell Martin. The Croatian is a free agent after he was sacked by Roma in November after a 3-2 loss at home to Bologna, a game in which the club's ultras walked out of at half time to show their distaste for the boss. The Saints have long tracked Juric, and he had been under consideration to replace Ralph Hasenhuttl two years ago. Juric is in England today to speak to Southampton and has agreed an 18-month contract, with a break clause. He lasted just three months at Roma after he was picked to replace Daniele De Rossi. If he is to be made the Saints new boss, he will hope to last longer. It's Friday, which means there are lots of Premier League press conferences. Arne Slot and Eddie Howe have already been speaking to the media, and we'll have news from them soon, while later on, Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta will be among those to be speaking to the media. Of course, there is plenty for Guardiola to talk about after City lost the Manchester derby 2-1, while Arteta will most likely speak about his side's Carabao Cup semi-final draw against Newcastle and the title race. We will also hear from new Wolves boss Vitor Pereira. © 2024 talk SPORT Limited

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