Summary

  • Premier League set to return after the international break

  • Leeds head coach Daniel Farke speaks to the media ahead of trip to Burnley

  • Farke says winger Daniel James could return to squad but Willy Gnonto is out

  • Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris 'positive' that defenders Noah Sadiki and Omar Alderete will be fit for Wolves' visit on Saturday but will 'assess' the pair after training on Thursday

  • Burnley boss Scott Parker to hold news conference at 14:00 BST

  • Simon Stone reports Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Amad and Matheus Cunha missed Manchester Untied training this morning after being given extra time off by manager Ruben Amorim following their return to the UK

  • Alex Howell reports Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie has resumed first team training after sustaining injury on his Gunners debut against Athletic Club in the Champions League

  • Nizaar Kinsella says the 'mood has changed' at Chelsea after back-to-back wins put the Blues to within five points of leaders Arsenal, while midfielder Enzo Fernandez is fit again ahead of trip to Nottingham Forest

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Get involved - your views ahead of the Premier League's return

  1. get involved

    Get Involved - Ask our reporters anythingpublished at 09:52 BST 16 October 2025

    Click 'Get Involved' at the top of this page to have your say

    It's a quiet Thursday morning, isn't it? But the Premier League is almost back!

    It has been a long 11 days, so we've got our football reporters on hand today to answer all of your burning questions.

    Have you been mulling over anything during the international break? Is there anything going under the radar? Are there any players you would like more insight on?

    Let's do a little Q&A - get your questions in and we'll get the answers for you!

  2. Newcastle's internationals impress but big test awaitspublished at 09:44 BST 16 October 2025

    Ciaran Kelly
    BBC Sport Newcastle United reporter

    Nick Woltemade celebrates after scoring for GermanyImage source, Getty Images

    Did the international break come at a bad time for Newcastle United?

    Newcastle had rediscovered some momentum after recording back-to-back wins for the first time since April.

    Eddie Howe’s side had previously struggled to find the back of the net, but defeated Nottingham Forest and Union Saint-Gilloise by an aggregate scoreline of 6-0 before a host of key players jetted off to represent their countries.

    That being said, this has been a productive period for a number of the club’s senior internationals.

    Anthony Gordon impressed for England, Bruno Guimaraes grabbed a couple of eye-catching assists for Brazil and Nick Woltemade opened his account for Germany.

    The challenge faced by the trio, and others, is to quickly recover and take such form into Saturday’s trip to Brighton.

    This has long been an awkward fixture for Newcastle, who have never won at the Amex in the Premier League.

    The visitors cannot afford a sluggish start if they are to get something from the south coast.

  3. Player futures up for debate at Man Utdpublished at 09:36 BST 16 October 2025

    Liverpool v Man Utd (Sun, 16:30 BST)

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport Manchester United reporter

    There has been a lot of talk about the futures of various Manchester United players over the past couple of weeks.

    I have been told skipper Bruno Fernandes has no interest in moving to the Saudi Pro-League at the end of the season.

    In an ideal world for Fernandes, United would qualify for the Champions League next term and he would stay where he is.

    However, if he does move, it will be to a major European league.

    Harry Maguire's contract expires in the summer.

    He is also keen to stay at Old Trafford and it is not beyond the realms of possibility he takes a pay cut to achieve that.

    Playing games is important for Maguire though, so it will be interesting to see how that works out.

    Casemiro's present contract also expires in the summer.

    It is debatable whether United will even consider offering him a new one - but if they do, it will be on vastly reduced terms.

  4. Postpublished at 09:34 BST 16 October 2025

    Ben Ramsdale
    BBC Sport

    Don't make a Partridge joke, don't make a Partridge joke, don't make a Partridge joke....

  5. Can Liverpool bounce back?published at 09:30 BST 16 October 2025

    Liverpool v Man Utd (Sun, 16:30 BST)

    Mohamed Salah applauds Liverpool fansImage source, Getty Images

    That's the question on the lips of many as the Premier League season gets back under way.

    Despite sitting second in the league and just one point behind leaders Arsenal, the Reds have flattered to deceive during the first seven games of the campaign.

    The late show rescued them on multiple occasions in the first five matches but has come back to haunt them in the last two with both Crystal Palace and Chelsea scoring stoppage time winners to inflict defeat on Arne Slot's men.

    It could be that the break came at the perfect time for the champions as they look to reset and go again.

    And what better way to show you've turned a corner than a positive result against your fiercest rivals to really kick start your season...

  6. The mood at Chelsea has changedpublished at 09:24 BST 16 October 2025

    Nizaar Kinsella
    BBC Sport Chelsea reporter

    That last-ditch Estevao Willian goal at home to Liverpool at Stamford Bridge has changed the picture at Chelsea.

    Concerns had been growing about the club's form throughout September, to the extent that Chelsea gave their public backing to manager Enzo Maresca.

    However, back-to-back wins just before the October international break have brightened the mood, and the Blues are now just five points behind league leaders Arsenal.

    There is also a winnable run of October matches against Nottingham Forest, Ajax, Sunderland, and Wolves before a trip to Tottenham at the beginning of November.

    Supporters will also have loved seeing Maresca run 50 yards to celebrate with his players after that Estevao goal, to further build that relationship.

  7. A 'different type of Arsenal' as Premier League returns?published at 09:17 BST 16 October 2025

    Alex Howell
    BBC Sport Arsenal reporter

    Arsenal come back into this Premier League weekend at the top of the league and having only lost one of their opening ten games.

    The Gunners have only conceded three goals too and take on Fulham at Craven Cottage, a place they have found tricky to pick up points and they have not won there on their last to visits.

    However, this feels like a different type of Arsenal team and their squad is built to compete in all four competitions this season.

    Interestingly, Arsenal actually had one more point at this stage last season and were third in the table.

    But the games between October and November international breaks is where last season's title challenge fell apart.

    They took two points from a possible 12 meaning Liverpool went into the next international window nine ahead.

    Arsenal's fixtures are more favourable this season after they had a tough start but it shows the match against Fulham is start of a crucial window.

  8. As it stands: Premier League tablepublished at 09:10 BST 16 October 2025

    Here's a reminder of how the Premier League table looks for those of you that have forgotten during the excitement of the international break.

    Arsenal lead the way at the top after champions Liverpool suffered an uncharacteristic back-to-back defeats prior to the interval.

    Tottenham and Bournemouth make up the top four while Burnley, West Ham and Wolves sit in the bottom three.

    An image of Bukayo Saka on the background of the Premier League table as of October 16 2025Image source, BBC/Getty Images
  9. Good morningpublished at 09:03 BST 16 October 2025

    Hello!

    Happy day-before-Friday.

    The international break is over! I know you're all terribly sad about that but we have got all sorts coming your way today to keep you ticking over.

    Our football reporters are joining us to file analysis on their respective clubs throughout the day - we'll get the very latest on Ange Postecoglou, look ahead to some big matches this weekend, plus they will also be along for the ride to answer any questions you want to ask them.

    And of course, the Premier League being back means news conferences are back. Three of those to bring you this afternoon.

    Let's get it.