Premier League news conferences: Iraola, De Zerbi, Alonso, Arteta, Maresca speak on team news and build-up Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso spoke at a press conference on Friday, discussing the upcoming match against Manchester United. Alonso gave an update on the team's injury situation, stating that Maxence Lacroix will be out for a few weeks after picking up an injury in the Carabao Cup defeat at Anfield. He also mentioned that Emiliano Martinez has a chance to return before the international break, but will likely need a face mask. Alonso also discussed the team's performance in the past week, which included a defeat to Tottenham and a Carabao Cup loss to Liverpool. He stated that the team is back in Premier League mode and that the focus is on winning games and getting a winning feeling. Alonso also praised the team's performance against Liverpool, saying that they saw a better version of themselves on Wednesday than on Saturday. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta also spoke at a press conference, discussing the team's performance in the past week. Arteta warned the team's teenage winger Max Dowman that playing professional football at the top level is not like a trip to a theme park. He stated that the team is not in Disneyland, but in the Premier League, and that they need to demand from him like everyone else. Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca spoke about the team's upcoming match against Brighton, saying that they are a tough opponent and that the team will need to be at their best to win. He also praised the team's performance in the past week, saying that they played well against Aston Villa and were unlucky to lose. The Premier League table currently has Chelsea in fifth place and Manchester United in 16th place. The two teams will face off on Saturday in a highly anticipated match.