We’re set for a much-busier-than-usual Thursday of team news, with a bumper crop of press conferences taking place ahead of Gameweek 1.
A whopping 10 Premier League managers will face the media today, following on from Frank Lampard’s presser on Wednesday.
Mikel Arteta, Xabi Alonso and Michael Carrick are among those taking questions from reporters.
We’ll bring you the key quotes and injury updates from these head coaches in the article below.
For the early team news on the other nine Premier League clubs, check out this article here.
KEY GAMEWEEK 1 TEAM NEWS FROM THURSDAY
- Coming soon…
THURSDAY’S PRESS CONFERENCE TIMES
🚨 Thursday's FPL Press Conferences!
🐯 1pm – Jakirovic
🦅 1pm – Sage
⭕️ 1.30pm – Arteta
🍒 1.30pm – Rose
🧿 1.30pm – Alonso
⬜️ 1.30pm – Farke
🐈⬛ 1.30pm – Le Bris
🌳 2pm – Glasner
⚫️ 4.30pm – Jaissle
👹 5.30pm – CarrickFPL is officially back!! pic.twitter.com/lG2JyVGDRX
— Fantasy Football Scout (@FFScout) August 20, 2026
