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  1. Bye for nowpublished at 16:51 19 April

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  2. Keating available as Man City keeper crisis easespublished at 16:48 19 April

    Man City v West Ham (Sun, 14:15 BST)

    Emma Smith
    BBC Sport

    Manchester City's Khiara Keating is fit to face West Ham on Sunday, averting a goalkeeping crisis for the Women's Super League title chasers.

    Keating withdrew from international duty with England because of a knee issue, while back-ups Sandy McIver and Ellie Roebuck are out for the season.

    City have signed Brighton keeper Katie Startup on loan, but manager Gareth Taylor says Keating is available.

    "She's fine, she came back from England as a precaution," he said. "She has an ongoing issue with her knee, but we are managing that. It was also unlikely she would have started for England, so it made no sense to push her too much in training [with the Lionesses].

    "She's been back training since the international break and it was great to get Katie in training from Brighton this week."

    You can read full quotes from Taylor and the story here.

    Khiara KeatingImage source, Getty Images
  3. Semenyo returns but Sinisterra out for Cherriespublished at 16:46 19 April

    Aston VIlla v Bournemouth (Sun 15:00 BST)

    Bournemouth

    Bournemouth have their top scorer Antoine Semenyo available again for Sunday's game but will be missing Luis Sinisterra.

    Semenyo missed last weekend's 2-2 draw with Manchester United but manager Andoni Iraola said: "He will be part of the squad if everything goes well tomorrow in training."

    Sinisterra made a surprise return from injury in that draw but lasted just 39 minutes before coming off with injury. Iraola confirmed it "will be difficult" for him to play again this season.

    Midfielder Marcus Tavernier is still out too, after coming off injured in the defeat to Luton Town at the start of April.

    Antoine SemenyoImage source, Getty Images
  4. 'This is the level I want to keep'published at 16:45 19 April

    Aston Villa v Bournemouth (Sun, 15:00 BST)

    Aston Villa

    Unai Emery on how much he is enjoying his time at Aston Villa: "When I arrived here, in my first press conference I had the same message I have now; play in Europe, try to be a contender for a trophy and be demanding to get a better level every day. The club is being very demanding and ambitious.

    "This year, we are in the last month and playing in two competitions; in Europe and in the Premier League trying to fight for a top position in the table. This is the level I want to keep."

    On Bournemouth, he added: "They are playing very well and they are very competitive, they demand a lot of the opponent if you want to beat them. I appreciate the coach, the players and how they are playing. They are pushing and pushing always."

    BBC Sport has a dedicated Villa page packed with news, analysis and fan views - get it here

  5. Rogers 'learning so quickly' at Villapublished at 16:44 19 April

    Aston Villa v Bournemouth (Sun, 15:00 BST)

    Aston Villa

    Aston Villa manager Unai Emery on Morgan Rogers' progress since joining from Championship club Middlesbrough in the January transfer window: "It's not a surprise, he's showing us his qualities. For different circumstances, he is playing more than we thought at the beginning.

    "One is because he is playing very well, he has been making good performances for us. Also because a player like Jacob Ramsey, who has more or less the same qualities, is injured.

    "When you have injuries, it's important to have players ready to play and focus on our tactical ideas. He is learning so quickly."

  6. Gunners 'must be like Australian speed skater'published at 16:41 19 April

    Arsenal v Leicester City (Sun, 14.00 BST)

    Emma Smith
    BBC Sport

    Arsenal must stay on their feet like a famous Olympic speed skating champion if they are to catch up in the Women's Super League, says manager Jonas Eidevall.

    The Gunners are six points off leaders Chelsea, with four games remaining. Eidevall said Arsenal would have to emulate Steven Bradbury, who won Olympic gold in 2002 when four rivals crashed on the final corner.

    "Everyone slips and he goes first over the line," Eidevall said. "If someone slips, are you ready?"

    Eidevall said he had been shown the clip by assistant coach Aaron D'Antino, who like Bradbury is Australian, as an example of not giving up in sport even when hope seems lost.

    You can read the story in full here.

    Steven BradburyImage source, Getty Images
  7. Eidevall hopeful of Maanum returnpublished at 16:40 19 April

    Arsenal v Leicester City (Sun, 14.00 BST)

    Emma Smith
    BBC Sport

    Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall is "hopeful" that midfielder Frida Maanum can return to action this weekend, following her collapse at the Women's League Cup final.

    Maanum collapsed off the ball in the final minutes of normal time in the final at Molineux, required extensive medical attention on the pitch and has not played since.

    But Eidevall says she is making good progress and will be checked again before a decision is made on whether she can face Leicester at Emirates Stadium in the Women's Super League.

    He said: "We have two more training sessions. Frida is being gradually monitored, everything is fine at the moment. Then we hope she is available for selection on Sunday."

    Frida MaanumImage source, Getty Images
  8. It will be a big battle in every way - Frankpublished at 16:37 19 April

    Luton v Brentford (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Brentford

    Brentford boss Thomas Frank on Luton: "I like Rob Edwards and everything about the club I really like and admire. He's done a top job together with his coaching staff and the players - very impressive with most likely the lowest budget [in the Premier League].

    "They've been impressive in terms of how they're hanging in games and scoring goals in the last 15 minutes of games. It's hugely impressive that they're capable of that. They make it difficult in every game for every single opponent. It will be a big battle in every way and, at home especially, they've been really good."

    BBC Sport has a dedicated Brentford page packed with news, analysis and fan views - get it here

  9. 'It's a game I badly want to win'published at 16:35 19 April

    Luton v Brentford (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Brentford

    Brentford boss Thomas Frank on whether a win against Luton would guarantee the Bees' Premier League survival: "I know there's always that talk, you call it a six-pointer and things like that. For me, it's just the next in line. It's a game I badly want to win and we'll do everything we can to win.

    "I've never gone into a game just playing for a draw. Of course there are games when you're in it - if you can't win, don't lose. But we're going into the game trying to win it, and if we don't, let's see what happens."

  10. Toney 'desperate' to start for Beespublished at 16:33 19 April

    Luton v Brentford (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Brentford

    On the fitness of striker Ivan Toney, Brentford boss Thomas Frank said: "Ivan is pressing. He is desperate [to start] and I am desperate. [Brentford fans] know how much I like Ivan and how important a player he is for us, so let's see."

    Asked if the importance of the game with Luton might persuade him to take more of a risk on Toney's fitness, he added: "With all of your important players, you're willing to push them hard to play. All of the important players normally are players that have an extraordinary mentality like Ivan. They can push through things.

    "It's an important game because it's the next game in line, it's not like a cup final or a play-off final. This is an important Premier League game, like the Sheffield United game was, like the Manchester United game was and like the Brighton one was."

  11. Five wins from five would be lovely - Edwardspublished at 16:32 19 April

    Luton v Brentford (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Luton Town

    Finally from Rob Edwards, here's the Luton Town boss on what they need from the final five games to survive: "Five wins would be lovely, but that is difficult. We don't have a crystal ball, we don't know what everyone is going to do.

    "A lot of us playing each other over the next few weeks. We know we have to win some matches. How many that is, we don't know."

    BBC Sport has a dedicated Luton page packed with news, analysis and fan views - get it here

  12. 'We need to make pressure bring out the best in us'published at 16:30 19 April

    Luton v Brentford (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Luton Town

    Asked if his players are used to the pressure, Luton boss Rob Edwards said: "You could say that. Also, we knew the fight we would be in so we are OK with it. We wanted to pick up more point, of course. Every team has said they have left points out there. I have seen a team grow in performance levels and compete with teams all season. That makes me very proud.

    "The fact we are going into these games with as much of a chance as anyone fills me with confidence. Our supporters are completely on board with us, which I think is where we are very special. I don't think any other team can say they have had their fans on their feat applauding at the start and end of every game."

    Whether they have to put more pressure on: "Yeah, you are right. We have talked about that openly and put it on them at certain stages, and they have responded well.

    "We did that last season and they responded well. Players are realistic, they know the importance of these game. There's no point hiding from it, we need to make it bring out the best in us."

  13. 'It will be a struggle for this weekend'published at 16:28 19 April

    Luton v Brentford (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Luton Town

    Luton boss Rob Edwards confirmed defender Teden Mengi is the only player who might have a chance to return on Saturday: "We have had progress this week, whether that means there can be progress on to the pitch now [I'm not sure].

    "I don’t anticipate too many changes but we are making progress. There will be some players coming back but it will be a struggle for this weekend."

  14. 'We knew it would come down to the final five games'published at 16:25 19 April

    Luton v Brentford (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Luton Town

    Luton Town boss Rob Edwards on if they would have taken being one point off safety with five games remaining: "With the way things have gone, we would take this.

    "At the beginning we knew it would come down to the final five games, we are cool about that, we have spoken about that.

    "[Manchester] City was never going to be defining but the next five will be now. We know how important they all are. We know it will be difficult, but our aim is to pick up points in all those games."

  15. 'Hatters should be in a much stronger position'published at 16:24 19 April

    Luton v Brentford (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Chris Sutton predictions logoImage source, BBC Sport

    I am at this game for BBC Radio 5 Live, and it will be my first time at Kenilworth Road all season.

    There is an argument that had you offered Luton this situation before the campaign started, and told them that with five games to go, they would have a chance of staying up, then they would have taken it.

    However, I cannot help thinking there have been a few missed opportunities for the Hatters in recent weeks, and they should be in a much stronger position.

    This is a huge game for Luton because it is a chance for them to climb out of the bottom three and also drag Brentford back into the relegation fight, or at least make life uncomfortable for them.

    The Bees are not safe yet but after beating Sheffield United last week, they probably only need one more win. I don't see them getting it here, though. Both teams have got a goal in them, but also I don't see either of them keeping a clean sheet.

    Sutton's prediction: 1-1

    You can read the rest of my predictions for the weekend's games here.

  16. 'My concern is what we are doing'published at 16:22 19 April

    Everton v Nott'm Forest (Sun, 13:30 BST)

    Everton

    Everton manager Sean Dyche on Forest: "They're working, I've seen them. They're like most teams, they're trying to get things right. It's a challenge for them but It's not my concern. My concern is what we are doing."

    On difference in Forest under Nuno Espirito Santo: "I don't think it's been a radical difference. Results don't suggest radical difference, but that doesn't mean there's not tactical difference. Each manager sets up slightly differently, changes things. We will have to wait and see. On the day, we're making sure our players are aware but not so aware that they forget to play themselves, and maybe that's the challenge we have to get right. They're a decent outfit, without a doubt."

    BBC Sport has a dedicated Everton page packed with news, analysis and fan views - get it here

  17. 'This is a big one, but they should all be big for Everton'published at 16:19 19 April

    Everton v Nott'm Forest (Sun, 13:30 BST)

    Everton

    Everton manager Sean Dyche on whether Sunday's game is a must-win match: "I think everyone uses that, since I've been at every club. I've tried to make it clear that every game is a must-win. It should be at every club but I think the stature and grandeur of the club, I think every game is a must-win. That's what I want the players' mentality to be.

    "It's been endlessly spoken, since I've been here, about finding consistency. We've had spells where we have [been consistent] and where we haven't over the last run. But equally [we've been] making sense of that and using the things we learn and using that to move forwards. So the next one is a big one, but they should all be big games in an Everton shirt."

  18. 'Now we have to park Chelsea setback'published at 16:17 19 April

    Everton v Nott'm Forest (Sun, 13:30 BST)

    Everton

    Everton manager Sean Dyche on his side's 6-0 loss against Chelsea: "We can't just park it, that's for sure. I certainly haven't. Players were affected by it. They were very disappointed, as was I. My part as manager, I take responsibility, inevitably.

    "We spoke to the players about it. They fed back their disappointment, as well as mine. By now we have made sense of it, but a day after we certainly hadn't. It was a challenge but now we do have to park it. We had a chat about it this morning to finish it off. That's gone, we move forwards."

    On what they have made sense of: "Just the basics - you've got to work, you've got to harry, you've got to pressure, you've got to fight, you've got to tackle. you've got to play. We were nowhere near any of those."

  19. Branthwaite & Calvert-Lewin in trainingpublished at 16:12 19 April

    Everton v Nott'm Forest (Sun, 13:30 BST)

    Everton

    Everton manager Sean Dyche on team news: "Both [Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin] trained real light today and came through it so we hope there's no reaction to that.

    "Nathan Patterson will be out for the season, he will need surgery. It's a very unfortunate injury. We're disappointed in that one for him.

    "Idrissa Gana Gueye should be OK, his calf has settled. He trained today, low level training, but he's OK."

  20. 'I'm going for Everton to sneak the deduction derby'published at 16:10 19 April

    Everton v Nott'm Forest (Sun, 13:30 BST)

    Chris Sutton predictions logoImage source, BBC Sport

    This game could be dubbed 'the deduction derby' and it's hard to know what to expect from either team.

    I had Everton down to get a draw at Chelsea last time out, so I was only six goals out. The questions here are whether Sean Dyche's side are going to respond to that heavy defeat, and also whether Toffees striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is going to be fit?

    Without him, Everton do lack a bit of bite. Beto missed a chance from three yards out on Monday that reminded me of me, in the days when I played for Chelsea and was even missing when I was stood inside the goal.

    Nottingham Forest are hardly in great form either, with one win in nine games, so the safest thing here would be to go for a draw.

    I am not going to do that, though. It's a big game at the bottom and I think there will be a winner... and I am going for Everton to sneak it, on the basis that they will show some anger after losing 6-0.

    Sutton's prediction: 2-1

    You can read the rest of my predictions for the weekend's games here.