Arsenal v Leeds LIVE: Team news and latest updates as Premier League returns after Man City verdict

Perhaps overshadowed a little by news of the side above them in the Premier League table, Arsenal had an announcement of their own recently with Mikel Arteta tied down for the foreseeable to improved terms. The architect of their title triumph has signed a new contract until 2030.

The Manchester City verdict was, obviously, topic du jour at every Premier League press conference ahead of the top flight’s return. Here’s what each of the managers said:

It will be a fascinating atmosphere at Anfield tomorrow as Manchester City return to action looking to continue their perfect Premier League start. Miguel Delaney explains why the next few months could be very weird indeed.

Mikel Arteta, of course, was at Manchester City for part of the period covered by the charges – and insisted yesterday his conscience is clear over their rule breaches.

Enzo Maresca was poised and polished yesterday as he faced the press for the first time since the Premier League charges verdict. Richard Jolly was there, and wonders how long the calm can last.

Well, how do we even begin to process all that has happened in the last fortnight? Miguel Delaney has had a go, and only found a load of unanswerable questions about Manchester City and an entire era of Premier League football.

After an extended international break and a verdict to shake the sport, the Premier League is back with a bang as champions Arsenal welcome Leeds to the Emirates Stadium. The seismic ruling on Manchester City’s wrongdoing threatens to cast a shadow over the rest of the campaign, but, for now, it is keeping pace with the league leaders at the forefront of Mikel Arteta’s mind after defeat to Brighton last time out.

Can they move level on points with the table-toppers with victory against an in-form Leeds? Kick off is at 12.30pm.