Manchester United have been boosted by the return to training of both Mason Mount and Raphael Varane, ahead of the Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.
Eddie Howe has insisted the weather which delayed Newcastle's arrival in Italy will not derail their Champions League adventure.
Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano is confident that the club's Champions League triumph last season will benefit their new campaign.
Bayern Munich's chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen believes the Champions League must be contested on European soil, or risk becoming a "circus".
Eddie Howe admits defeat at Brighton is a warning Newcastle cannot allow their Champions League adventure to distract from the "ruthless" Premier League.
Manchester United face Champions League group stage clash with Harry Kane's new club Bayern Munich.