Sunderland will have to make do without Habib Diarra until December as the midfielder undergoes rehabilitation from surgery.
Chelsea are set to hand Filip Jorgensen another chance in goal as they face Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup third round tonight, with coach Enzo Maresca insisting the young Dane is ready to step up.
Harry Kane's impact at Bayern Munich has been nothing short of extraordinary, and Germany legend Lothar Matthaus has urged the England captain to finish his career in Bavaria rather than return to the Premier League.
Ruben Amorim has paid tribute to Jose Mourinho after the former Manchester United boss was named as Bruno Lage's successor at Portuguese giants Benfica.
Giorgi Mamardashvili is expected to make his competitive debut for Liverpool tonight when the Premier League champions host Southampton in the Carabao Cup at Anfield.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca faces a potential selection headache ahead of Tuesday night's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Lincoln City, with England international Cole Palmer doubtful to feature.