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Slot says he will become Liverpool manager
Recap Premier League news conferences before Sunday's season finale
Man City: Guardiola expects 'tough game' from Hammers
Arsenal: Arteta – 'We have to wish for West Ham to help us fulfil our dream'
Everton: Dyche 'not bothered' with being spoilers
West Ham: We have to try to do everything we can – Moyes
Liverpool: Klopp: 'The most intense week of my life' and says 'I would vote to scrap VAR'
Tottenham: Man City loss was Postecoglou's 'worst experience as a manager'
Premier League team news: De Bruyne, Nkunku, Gordon, Lo Celso, Hughes
Other football news: Juventus sack Allegri, Barca considering sacking head coach Xavi, Norwich sack Wagner, Brazil to host 2027 Women's World Cup
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Ben Collins, Emma Smith, Tasnim Chowdhury and Holly Bacon
Well, it has been quite a busy day for football news.
Here's a recap of today's top stories.
Arne Slot has confirmed he will become Liverpool manager
Pep Guardiola says Man City title would get 'world football's' respect
Premier League: Mikel Arteta says Arsenal title dream still alive
Click on the key summary points to revisit today's Premier League news conferences and here for more news on your Premier League team via our individual club pages.
We'll be live in the morning with build-up to the WSL finale and we'll also look ahead to the final day of the Premier League on Sunday.
See you then.
World Cup winner N'Golo Kante has been recalled by France after being named as one of 25 players in Didier Deschamps' squad for Euro 2024.
Midfielder Kante, 33, played an influential role in France's World Cup win in 2018 but has not represented his country since June 2022 and currently plays for Saudi club Al-Ittihad.
Kante struggled with injury towards the end of his spell at Chelsea, but France boss Deschamps says his experience will aid the squad in Germany.
Paris St-Germain youngsters Warren Zaire-Emery, 18, and Bradley Barcola, 21, have also been selected after impressing for the Ligue 1 champions.
Full France squad
Goalkeepers: Alphonse Areola (West Ham), Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Brice Samba (Lens)
Defenders: Jonathan Clauss (Marseille), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), William Saliba (Arsenal), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), Theo Hernandez (AC Milan), Ferland Mendy (Real Madrid), Benjamin Pavard (Bayern Munich), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)
Midfielders: N'Golo Kante (Al-Ittihad), Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaire-Emery (Paris St-Germain), Youssouf Fofana (Monaco)
Forwards: Kylian Mbappe (Paris St-Germain), Bradley Barcola (Paris St-Germain), Ousmane Dembele (Paris St-Germain), Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan), Randal Kolo Muani (Paris St-Germain), Olivier Giroud (AC Milan)
Speaking of the Germany squad…
Manuel Neuer and Toni Kroos could each attend their fourth European Championships after being named in the host nation's provisional Euro 2024 selection.
Midfielder Kroos, 34, announced his international retirement in July 2021 but reversed the decision in March, following talks with head coach Julian Nagelsmann.
Goalkeeper Neuer, 38, has not played for his country since 2022, after breaking his leg following the Qatar World Cup.
Bayern Munich duo Leon Goretzka and Serge Gnabry miss out while Tottenham striker Timo Werner is absent with a hamstring injury.
Full Germany squad
Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim), Alex Nubel (Stuttgart), Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Barcelona)
Defenders: Waldemar Anton (Stuttgart), Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), Robin Koch (Eintracht Frankfurt), Maximilian Mittelstadt (Stuttgart), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen)
Midfielders: Robert Andrich (Bayer Leverkusen), Chris Fuhrich (Stuttgart), Pascal Gross (Brighton and Hove Albion), Ilkay Gundogan (Barcelona), Toni Kroos (Real Madrid), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern Munich), Leroy Sane (Bayern Munich), Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
Forwards: Maximilian Beier (Hoffenheim), Niclas Fullkrug (Borussia Dortmund), Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich), Deniz Undav (Stuttgart)
Brighton v Manchester United (Sun, 16.00 BST)
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi on players Pascal Gross and Denis Undav (the latter on-loan at Stuttgart) being called up by Germany for Euro 2024: "Undav, I am happy for him. He is becoming a great player. Pascal is not a surprise, he deserves to play for the national team."
On highly rated winger Valentin Barco and his plans for the player: "Valentin is a big character, has big qualities. In the Premier League there are a lot of very fast wingers, very powerful. But he is playing well. If we speak about qualities, his are clear. Then we have to work improve him defensively, because if we play with a midfield four, we have to defend well."
Brighton v Manchester United (Sun, 16.00 BST)
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi on opponents Manchester United: "They have suffered a lot of injuries, problems, but they are still a very good team. Erik Ten Hag's Ajax team has been one of the best in quality of play. For United this season it's been tough playing without a lot of important players."
Brighton v Manchester United (Sun, 16.00 BST)
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi on team news ahead of facing Manchester United in their final game of the season: "Lewis Dunk is not available. I don't think it's a big problem, which is good news for him and us, but he won't play on Sunday. I don't know the level of his injury but it is a knee issue.
"We will have to see Tariq Lamptey's situation because after a long time out, he played 70 minutes at Newcastle and a long time against Chelsea, while Kaoru [Mitoma], Jack [Hinshelwood], James Milner and JP [van Hecke] can be available for the start of pre-season."
Chelsea v Bournemouth (Sun,16:00)
Bournemouth
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola on facing Chelsea: "They are a very young team and they have a lot of talent there. They are showing it lately. They are improving a lot. Probably with Arsenal and [Manchester] City are finishing the season strongly.
"They are winning games quite easily and they have very good players in very good form. Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, they are scoring goals lately and they are always a threat."
Chelsea v Bournemouth (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Bournemouth
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola on team news: "It’s difficult to say about injuries as we are two days away from the game, but I don’t think a lot will change.
"I can probably try with Romain [Faivre], he was out with just the ankle and we will try to get him available.
"Meps [Chris Mepham] is also improving, I don’t know if he returns but we’re finishing the season in a better place injury-wise."
Milos Kerkez is also back in contention after his three-game ban for his straight red card against Wolves.
Chelsea v Bournemouth (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Bournemouth
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola opened his press conference earlier today by talking about signing a new deal that commits him to the club until at least the end of the 2025/26 season.
"The club approached me and for me it is good news because it means that they keep believing in the work we are doing and we agreed but it was not a very big or difficult thing."
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has been sacked with two Serie A games to go.
In a statement, external the club said: "The exoneration follows certain behaviours during and after the Copa Italia final that the club deemed incompatible with the values of Juventus and the behaviour that those who represent it should have."
The Italian giants lifted the Copa Italia on Wednesday, their first major trophy in three years, after beating Atalanta 1-0.
Allegri was sent off towards the end of the game for dissent.
Luton Town v Fulham (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Fulham
Lastly, Fulham boss Marco Silva had some kind words for departing first-team coach Luis Boa Morte, stating: "This is not just a football relationship, this is a personal relationship. We will stay friends, for sure."
Luton Town v Fulham (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Fulham
Fulham boss Marco Silva provided more clarity on the rumoured contract discussions with right-back Kenny Tete: "We are really pleased to take the option to extend his contract. Even if it has not been the best season for him, we know what he is capable of."
Luton Town v Fulham (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Fulham
Fulham boss Marco Silva on the "fight" that relegation-threatened Luton Town have shown throughout this season: "For them to fight until the end to stay up, shows how much they have improved. Their fans are proud of their team and you can see it every time they play.
"It will be a really tough game for us. Even if they don't achieve it [safety], they are going to fight to the maximum – and this reflects Rob Edwards and his staff."
Luton Town v Fulham (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Fulham
Fulham boss Marco Silva provided some team news ahead of the last game of the season against Luton Town: "[Sasa] Lukic is going to be out and [Issa] Diop will be out too."
Silva confirmed that Lukic is unavailable after picking up an injury and Diop will not feature due to suspension.
Just three Premier League teams left for us to cover today, starting with Marco Silva's media conference ahead of Fulham visiting Luton tomorrow…
Arsenal
There is just so much news today. Almost too much.
Mo Elneny has confirmed he is leaving Arsenal at the end of the season.
The Egypt international joined the North London club in January 2016 and is currently their longest-serving player.
He addressed the fans in a video on X, external.
Luton Town v Fulham (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Luton Town
Finally from Luton Town boss Rob Edwards on the Fulham match being an opportunity to thank fans for their support: "Want to reward them with a good performance and want to win game.
"I think it will be really good atmosphere. Everything I have had from fans has been really positive. Everyone has been proud of players and club and what they have shown, we want to make it a really positive day with the performance as well.
On his message to them: "Once again, thank you the support and the understating. They have been really intelligent, been incredible for us. Enjoy the break and get ready to back us again next season."
Luton Town v Fulham (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Luton Town
Luton Town boss Rob Edwards on what he has learned about himself: "I'm always open to learning and improving and getting better.
I've done that along with staff and players this year. I have leant that I feel comfortable at this level, and along with the players and staff, that really pleases me.
"What it has also taught me is I'm a little bit jealous of the people who are going to be here next year and I really want to get back."
Luton Town v Fulham (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Luton Town
Luton Town boss Rob Edwards on the position of the club after being all but confirmed as relegated: "The club is in a really healthy position. We have been saying since we arrived this club is only going one way.
"We know what the Premier League gives you in terms of finances and what it has helped us do – better stadium, training ground, better squad. We're not in any rush to let people go, which is obviously really good, we're only looking forward and club is in really great position. I'm really proud of what we have done the past 18 months.
"We have given everything and given a really good account of ourselves. We have show Luton to the world in a really good light. Players, staff, supporters and I'm really proud of that."
Luton Town v Fulham (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Luton Town
Luton Town boss Rob Edwards has confirmed that Ross Barkley and Reece Burke will miss Sunday's game.
On Barkley's future: Ross has been a really important player for us and that is what we want [to keep him].
"We have had a good chat. We want to be open and honest with each other.
"He is an ambitious person, as we all are. He recognises what this club has done for him and what we have done for each other. He has loved this season at the club.
"Nothing is off the table and we are really hopeful he will stay but we are also realistic in this day and age."
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