Premier League news: go bananas: Maresca loving fans’ show of defiance; James injury blow for Blues

Chelsea captain Reece James faces a spell on the sidelines that could keep him out until the new year, missing England's upcoming fixtures against Croatia and Spain. Meanwhile, manager Enzo Maresca has embraced Manchester City fans' defiant response to external criticism, and Chelsea are managing their squad following Moises Caicedo and Jordan Henderson's recent starts against Bournemouth.

Elsewhere across the Premier League, Frank Lampard is urging Coventry City to maintain momentum after consecutive victories over Nottingham Forest and Newcastle. Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola praised 19-year-old midfielder Trey Nyoni ahead of a potential first league start against Brentford, while Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner confirmed Morgan Gibbs-White is a doubt to face Arsenal due to a calf issue.