Soccer News

Milner (thigh) signed a one-year contract extension with Brighton, the club announced.

Chukwuemeka (knee) could make a return against Brighton on Wednesday, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. "I think Chilly is really close but not 100% ready to be part of the squad, Carney Chukwuemeka also. We need to assess whether both can be part of the squad tomorrow. If not tomorrow, maybe for the weekend."

Chilwell (knee) is in question for Wednesday's match against Brighton after getting back in training, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. "I think Chilly is really close but not 100% ready to be part of the squad, Chukwuemeka also. We need to assess whether both can be part of the squad tomorrow. If not tomorrow, maybe for the weekend."

Pedro (ankle) is set for a return against Chelsea on Wednesday, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi.

Veltman (undisclosed) is not an option for Wednesday's match against Chelsea, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi. "We have lost Joel Veltman, I don't know if he can be available for the next game or against Manchester United. There's no other news. I don't know if he can play Sunday."

Schar (hamstring) is nearing a return and could be an option to face Manchester United on Wednesday, according to manager Eddie Howe, per Dominic Scurr of The Shields Gazette. "He's working his way back. He's in a mix at the moment between training and being with the medical staff. He's making good progress from his hamstring problem so we'll wait and see if he's available."

Wilson (hamstring) seems to be in doubt for Wednesday's match against Manchester United, according to manager Eddie Howe. "We haven't seen Callum yet. We will see if he is available to train today. If not, we will have him for Brentford."

Isak (undisclosed) is in question for Wednesday's match against Manchester United, according to manager Eddie Howe. "Alex didn't train yesterday. We will see if he trains today. He wasn't feeling 100 percent (against Brighton), I think you could see that - we knew on Friday that he was slightly under the weather."

Fernandes (undisclosed) is in question for Wednesday's match against Newcastle, according to manager Erik Ten Hag. "For some other players, we have to see. Rashford, Bruno, Kambwala, if they are fit enough."

Rashford (undisclosed) appears to be a game-time decision for Wednesday's match against Newcastle, according to manager Erik Ten Hag. "For some other players, we have to see. Rashford, Bruno, Kambwala, if they are fit enough."

Martinez (calf) is set for a return against Newcastle on Wednesday, according to manager Erik Ten Hag. "Licha Martinez, I think he will return in the squad. He has now [had] some sessions with us and we plan for him to be available."

Varane (strain) is attempting to make his return before the end of the season, according to manager Erik Ten Hag. "We plan [for] him. Definitely for the last games. Not [Wednesday] but we hope for Sunday and then, of course, for the last game [the Emirates FA Cup final against Manchester City]."