Predicted lineups and team news from all Premier League clubs from injury guru Ben Dinnery ahead of the upcoming Gameweek. This post will be updated following the press conferences on Friday.

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Arsenal

Willian (calf) and Dani Ceballos (ankle) are out of the Europa tie in Vienna, but neither is serious, and they should recover in time for Sunday. Rob Holding will not be back until after the break, but his absence coincides with the return of Shkodran Mustafi who can be called upon once again. The game against Rapid will give some indication of whether Mikel Arteta is likely to utilise Alexandre Lacazette from the start having seen the Frenchman frozen out of the XI in recent games.

Predicted lineup

Press Conference Update

Arsenal scraped a win in Vienna, but it wasn’t until Mikel Arteta introduced his big guns that the tide began to turn after making six changes from the loss in Manchester. Notably, the XI included starts for Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah, and with neither player able to make an impact, it could be a front three of Willian, Pepe and Aubameyang again although the skipper must be played centrally. Willian (calf) will also need to pass a late test, but the winger, along with Dani Ceballos (ankle), are only managing minor issues and they should be fine. Thomas Partey is giving Arteta something to think about after his performance in the Europa win. “He looked really solid, really comfortable. He held midfield by himself when we were a little bit more open and starting to take more chances. He was fantastic tonight and there’s much more to come from him.” Shkodran Mustafi is back in contention, but you suspect the German will not be ready for back-to-back starts after his recent spell out.

Pending Evaluation

Willian (calf) – Slight issue. Late fitness test.
Dani Ceballos (ankle) – Bruising. Should be okay for Sunday.

Ruled Out

Rob Holding (hamstring) – Up to four weeks. Return after the break.
Pablo Mari (ankle) – Aiming to rejoin the group in around 10 days.
Gabriel Martinelli (knee surgery) – RTP in early 2021.
Calum Chambers (ACL rupture) – Back on the training pitches and building fitness.

Banned

None

Return to Competition

Shkodran Mustafi (hamstring) – Returned in the Europa League on Thursday evening.

Aston Villa

Villa are the only team across Europe’s five major leagues to have a 100 per cent record, but it nearly wasn’t so, as Dean Smith’s men had to wait until time added on at Leicester to secure all three points. Ross Barkley duly obliged after passing a late fitness test. And with no fresh injury concerns, expect the same XI to take on Leeds this Friday.

Predicted lineup

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Press Conference Update

Dean Smith isn’t getting too carried away following Villa’s excellent start to the season: “They were really tough games and to come through those with maximum points certainly exceeds expectations. Our feet are firmly on the ground because if you’re off it at any stage in the league, you can get a bloody nose very quickly.” Ross Barkley hasn’t ruled out the possibility of going to Euro 2021: “He’s not played the amount of minutes he’s wanted to [at Cheslea], and we’ve managed to get him. His job now is to produce performances for Aston Villa that take the eye of Gareth Southgate and get him back into the England squad.” John McGinn is making a strong case for his inclusion in your fantasy lineup; at only £5.5m (TSB: 2.0%) and returns in his last three, the Scotland midfielder has been flying under the radar during these early weeks. “I spent the summer trying to become pain-free because for a long, long time I was in pain. It’s great to be running around without pain, and I’m loving the fact that I’m back to 100%.”

Pending Evaluation

Keinan Davis (calf) – Expected to train ahead of Friday nights’ game.

Ruled Out

Tom Heaton (ACL knee) – The goalkeeper is eyeing a return after the international break.
Wesley (ACL knee) – Taking part in aspects of training, but it could be the end of the year before the striker is ready for action.
Kortney Hause (groin) – Potential return in GW7 but it depends on his response to treatment.

Banned

None

Return to Competition

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Brighton and Hove Albion

Results are not necessarily reflective of performances so far this term, but Graham Potter will fancy three-points against a struggling Baggies side. Lewis Dunk begins a three-match ban after a red card at Selhurst Park, and his suspension could see Ben White drop into the backline with Dan Burn and Adam Webster. Aaron Connolly was only fit enough for the bench but comes back into contention after shaking off a knock, and Alexis Mac Allister is pushing to be included having scored his first Premier League goal for the club.

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Press Conference Update

Lewis Dunk will begin a three-match ban, but his absence does not overly concern manager Graham Potter. “He’s a miss but that’s what you have a squad for. We have good players who want to play. We have good flexibility and I’m happy with how the team has done recently, it is up to us to find a solution.” Alireza Jahanbakhsh (hamstring) is the only doubt for Monday while Jose Izquierdo continues to build fitness with the Under-23s. “Apart from that we’re fully fit.” That should mean a possible return for Davy Propper, although Florin Andone must be an oversight as the forward is not due back until 2021. Christian Walton (ankle) is also working on the training pitches. Danny Welbeck could be added to the squad after impressing since his arrival. “He’s only had a couple of days with us, but he is looking good. He’s made a really good impression.”

Pending Evaluation

Davy Propper (Achilles) – Managing an ongoing Achilles issue although the Dutchman has trained all week.
Christian Walton (ankle) – Training as normal.
Danny Welbeck (conditioning) – Recently joined the club as a free agent and needs to improve his fitness.

Ruled Out

Jose Izquierdo (Knee surgery) – Continues to build fitness with the Under-23s.
Florin Andone (Knee) – Ruled out for the remainder of the year.
Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Hamstring) – The winger has not returned to the training pitches. No definitive timeframe.

Banned

Lewis Dunk – Begins a three-match for a straight red at Selhurst Park.

Return to Competition

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Burnley

This weekend is likely to come too soon for the likes of Ben Mee and Matt Lowton, but Sean Dyche said Phil Bardsley will be re-tested following his positive COVID-19 swab, and if it comes back negative, then he could make the squad. Eric Pieters deputised at The Hawthorns, and after a hard-fought draw, Dyche admitted his side are “looking more like” themselves having registered their first point of 2020/21.

Predicted lineup

Press Conference Update

Ben Mee trained with the squad on Thursday, but this weekend will come too soon and the defender still needs an extended period of work. However, Matt Lowton has rejoined the group and he will come into contention for the visit of Tottenham on Monday. Jack Cork is progressing but he is still some way off and will not return until after the break. Phil Bardsley tested positive for COVID-19 and the full-back is going through the necessary government and Football Association protocols before being cleared to return. “He is okay in himself, he hasn’t had a big hit.” Sean Dyche confirms Erik Pieters is a doubt while back-up goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell has not recovered from the hip injury he picked up on international duty.

Pending Evaluation

Erik Pieters (calf) – 50/50 at the time of Thursdays’ press conference. Facing a late fitness test.
Matt Lowton (Knee and ankle) – Rejoined the group and comes back into contention.

Ruled Out

Jack Cork (Ankle) – Making “good progress” but will not be available until after the next international break.
Ben Mee (Thigh) – Trained for the squad for the first time this week but needs an extended period to get back to full fitness.
Bailey Peacock-Farrell (Hip) – Has not recovered from the injury he picked up playing for Northern Ireland.
Phil Bardsley (COVID-19) – Positive swab test. Currently self-isolating in accordance with government protocol.

Banned

None

Return to Competition

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Chelsea

Edouard Mendy (thigh) recovered quicker than anticipated returning in the Champions League to help earn the Blues a point against a strong Sevilla side. Thiago Silva was singled out for praise, but Frank Lampard will be managing the veteran defenders’ workload “to have him at his optimum,” and with Krasnodar following quickly on the heels, Zouma and Christensen could be paired at Old Trafford. Christian Pulisic believes he is “getting back to where he was” following back-to-back starts, and Hakim Ziyech is nearing his first competitive start after more minutes from the bench. Mateo Kovacic was omitted from the matchday squad (GW4), and with no explanation given for his absence, we must assume it was tactical given that the Croatian was back amongst the substitutes on Tuesday night.

Predicted lineup

Press Conference Update

Frank Lampard has more/less a full squad for the trip to Old Trafford on Saturday. Willy Caballero will back-up Edouard Mendy from the bench after Kepa suffered a shoulder injury in training. Christian Pulisic has started the last two games and came through both encounters without any issues. Thiago Silva’s game-time will be managed, and after playing 90-minutes on Tuesday (vs Sevilla), Lampard ‘may’ consider pairing Andreas Christensen with Kurt Zouma. And on the potential return of Billy Gilmour, the Blues boss added. “We are probably looking at the other side of the next international break.” It might be too soon to see Ziyech from the start. “His fitness is coming individually, he still needs a bit of time to get his match fitness now his injury is cleared up.”

Pending Evaluation

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Ruled Out

Billy Gilmour (Knee Surgery) – Lampard expects the young midfielder to return after the break.
Kepa Arrizabalaga (shoulder) – Will not travel to Old Trafford.

Banned

None

Return to Competition

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Crystal Palace

Gary Cahill was lucky to escape serious injury last weekend, and the 34-year-old, who was making his first appearance since July, should be okay to face Fulham. Scott Dann and Mamadou Sakho are options alongside him if Roy Hodgson fancies moving Cheikhou Kouyate back into midfield. Patrick van Aanholt also returned to the squad as an unused substitute, and I would expect Tyrick Mitchell to continue at left-back while the Dutchman builds fitness. Jairo Riedewald impressed in his first start at Selhurst Park since January, and the holding midfielder could keep his place even if James McCarthy recovers from a hamstring problem. Michy Batshuayi – a late replacement for Jordan Ayew due to his positive coronavirus test – was unlucky not to open his account for the season. Still, he did win the penalty for Wilfried Zaha to slot home on ten minutes.

Predicted lineup

Press Conference Update

Roy Hodgson describes Gary Cahill’s shin injury as a “nasty one” which will keep him out this weekend. “He won’t be able to play unless something miraculous happens overnight. [Hopefully] it won’t keep him out for weeks on end, but it’s too soon.” Jordan Ayew continues to self-isolate after testing positive for COVID-19. “We’ve spoken a couple of times on the phone. He’s feeling very good, felt he had no symptoms but he’s disappointed that he now misses two games.” Wayne Hennessey won’t be back until 2021 after suffering a setback with Wales. “It’s very unfortunate, [he] picked up a serious injury in the last international break. We were forced to act [by buying Jack Butland] because we know he’s going to be out until at least January; then we don’t know what the future will hold for him even then.” However, the goalkeeper who arrived from Stoke is yet to meet his new teammates: “No sooner did Jack sign he tested positive for coronavirus. He’s self-isolating to take another test. He’s feeling good, good but disappointed and frustrated that he’s seeing four walls and nothing else.”

Pending Evaluation

James Tomkins (thigh) – Back on the training pitches. Assessed week-to-week.
James McCarthy (hamstring) – Status unknown. Missed the draw against Brighton with a hamstring issue.

Ruled Out

Nathan Ferguson (Knee) – Individualised programme. No timescale at the moment.
Connor Wickham (Muscle) – Suffered a significant setback. Out long-term.
Wayne Hennessey (Undisclosed) – Injured playing for Wales. Out until January 2021 at the earliest.
Gary Cahill (shin) – Heavy knock. Still being assessed with no timeframe on his return.
Jordan Ayew (COVID-19) – Positive test. Continues to self-isolate in accordance with government guidelines.
Jack Butland (COVID-19 – Positive test. Continues to self-isolate in accordance with government guidelines.

Banned

None

Return to Competition

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Everton

The Toffees travel to St Mary’s without the suspended Richarlison, and his absence could hand Alex Iwobi his first league start of the campaign. Carlo Ancelotti may also be forced into a second change from the Merseyside derby after Seamus Coleman was withdrawn for the second game running due to a hamstring issue. Although Ben Godfrey was handed his debut, as a first-half substitute, Ancelotti hinted that Jonjoe Kenny would “probably” return to the side after recovering from injury.

Predicted lineup

Press Conference Update

Following a U-Turn from Thursdays’ evertonTV interview, Carlo Ancelotti refuses to rule James Rodriguez out of Sundays’ game. “James is not definitely out,” he said. “He had a big hematoma and was not able to train until today [Friday]. He is much better now and we have confidence that maybe he can play. I hope he is going to train tomorrow and we will see if he is in condition to play on Sunday.” Jonjoe Kenny was expected to replace the injured Seamus Coleman, but it now looks like the defender will not recover from an ankle ligament injury meaning Ben Godfrey is set to make his first Premier League start for the club. “We tried him as a right-back this week in some exercises. He has all the qualities to play at right-back. I have no doubts about this and he will play there on Sunday.”

Pending Evaluation

James Rodriguez (knock) – Took part in Fridays’ session, and if he can train on Saturday, then the Colombian will be included.

Ruled Out

Jean-Philippe Gbamin (Achilles) – Could make a return to First-Team action in late November.
Cenk Tosun (ACL rupture) – Training individually. Not expected to play again this year.
Mason Holgate (Toe) – Could spend up to three months on the sidelines.
Jarrad Branthwaite (Ankle) – Likely to be early November.
Seamus Coleman (hamstring) – Substituted for the second consecutive game due to a muscular issue.
Jonjoe Kenny (ankle) – Out of the side since early October and Ancelotti confirms the full-back needs more training.

Banned

Richarlison – Begins a three-match suspension following his dismissal for serious foul play.

Return to Competition

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Fulham

Scott Parker was encouraged by the Lilywhites second-half showing at Bramall Lane if not the result, a draw which could have, and possibly should have been three points. There were starts for new boys Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Tosin Adarabioyo while Ademola Lookman was also included in the XI. Harrison Reed is close to a return, and Mario Lemina has another week of training under his belt, but I do not see many if any, changes here.

Predicted lineup

Press Conference Update

Scott Parker confirms there are no fresh injury concerns. Harrison Reed could be back in the matchday squad following a return to the training pitches earlier this week. “[The] injuries practically stay the same and can’t see that changing anytime soon.” The Fulham manager is reluctant to put a timeframe on the potential return of Joachim Andersen. “I mean I’m apprehensive to put a real timescale on it. I think it is going to be a number of weeks, but it wasn’t as bad as first suspected, but saying that he has damaged his ankle ligament.” Kenny Tete and Terence Kongolo remain out. Meanwhile, midfielders Jean Michaël Seri, Stefan Johansen, Kevin McDonald and Josh Onomah have been left out of Parker’s 25-man squad.

Pending Evaluation

Harrison Reed (Unspecified) – Scott Parker confirms the midfielder has been training with the group for the last few days.

Ruled Out

Joachim Andersen (ankle) – The new signing will be sidelined for a number of weeks after damaging ankle ligaments.
Kenny Tate (calf) – Scott Parker reveals it will be a “few weeks” before the Dutchman is back in contention.
Terence Kongolo (foot) – Hasn’t played since breaking a bone in his foot in February.

Banned

None

Return to Competition

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Leeds United

If all managers were as transparent as Marcelo Bielsa, then our lives would be a lot simpler. Kalvin Phillips (shoulder) is set for a period on the sidelines, but early reports of around six weeks were described as incorrect by the Leeds boss – Pascal Struijk will be his replacement in Friday nights’ game. Liam Cooper faces a late fitness test, and if the skipper fails to recover, then it could result in Luke Ayling shuffling across with Stuart Dallas starting at right-back and Alioski coming in on the left.

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Press Conference Update

Earlier this week the clubs’ website stated that Kalvin Phillips’ shoulder injury did not require surgery although the England International could still face up to six weeks on the sidelines. However, Marcelo Bielsa dismissed those initial claims. “I didn’t have the definitive amount of time that Phillips was going to be out for,” he said. “I understand that the information is incorrect. It’s not defined how long he will be out for. It could be more or it could be less.” Pascal Struijk has been earmarked to play in midfield. Liam Cooper will be given every chance to prove his fitness, but if he does miss out then Bielsa will be forced into a reshuffle with Diego Llorente also missing. “We have many players who can play in a number of positions, almost all of them, minus Bamford and Cooper. Being able to play in more than one position always helps the manager.” Adam Forshaw will look to get minutes under his belt with the development side after more than a year out. “I think the ideal thing [is] to have the confidence to play 3, 4, 5 games with the Under-23s before he can return with us.”

Pending Evaluation

Liam Cooper (Groin) – Tweaked his groin while warming up on Monday night. Late fitness test.

Ruled Out

Adam Forshaw (Hip) – Suffered a setback in his recovery after more than a year on the sidelines.
Gaetano Berardi (ACL knee) – Long-term. Due back at the club later this month
Diego Llorente (Groin) – Injured on international duty and could be missing for around three weeks.
Kalvin Phillips (shoulder) – Initial reports suggest the midfielder could be out for around six weeks.

Banned

None

Return to Competition

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Leicester City

The Foxes face Zorya in the Europa League on Thursday and providing there are no major setbacks, then Jamie Vardy should be the only addition to the squad which narrowly lost out to Villa. Wesley Fofana will deputise for the injured Soyuncu, and if James Maddison can complete a full week of training, then the Leicester playmaker may be in line for a start.

Predicted lineup

Press Conference Update

Brendan Rodgers remains coy regarding the availability of Jamie Vardy at Arsenal on Sunday. “We’ll see how he is in the next few days and hopefully he can be available for the weekend,” he said after the win over Zorya. “He’s responded well to treatment, he’ll train [Friday] and we’ll assess him in the next couple of days.” The Foxes named a strong line-up in the Europa League – only two changes from Sunday – with James Maddison and Christian Fuchs coming in – and the former was one of three scorers on the night. “It’s been stop-start for me with little injuries but I feel good now, that was another hour and a goal. It takes a while to get up to speed and I missed pre-season.” New arrival Wesly Fofana impressed again. “He continues to show why we took him here. It’s still very early in his career. You see all his talent but he needs more experiences. He’ll have games where he doesn’t play so well, that’s part of his development.”

Pending Evaluation

Jamie Vardy (calf) – Responding well to treatment and stands a good chance of facing Arsenal on Sunday.

Ruled Out

Ricardo Pereira (ACL rupture) – Expected to be back in contention by early December.
Wilfried Ndidi (Groin) – Successful surgery which will keep him out for around three months.
Daniel Amartey (Hamstring) – No definitive timeframe currently, but it will be a “number of weeks”.
Caglar Soyuncu (Hamstring) – The Turkey international is not expected to play again this year.

Banned

None

Return to Competition

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Liverpool

If Joel Matip fails to recover from the knock he suffered during last weekends’ derby, then Fabinho will drop in alongside Joe Gomez with Virgil van Dijk out for the season. There are also concerns over Thiago Alcantara, and if Naby Kieta is fully fit, then he starts; otherwise, it could be James Milner. Alisson Becker is training, but Saturday is expected to come too soon.

Predicted lineup

Press Conference Update

Everyone that played in Amsterdam (vs Ajax) on Wednesday is “fine” reports Jurgen Klopp. Sadio Mane (dead leg) is not a concern, however, Virgil van Dijk, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Kostas Tsimikas are definitely not available for the fixture. The Liverpool boss refuses to rule Alisson, Thiago Alcantara or Joel Matip out of the game and discussions will take place with the medical department regarding their fitness. “You can only be in contention if you are training [and the session is after this press conference]. In my situation, I don’t want to rule anyone out, We will see who is out there.” Naby Keita should be okay after returning to the training pitches, but local reports suggest Alisson has been pencilled in for a return in GW7.

Pending Evaluation

Joel Matip (unspecified) – Missed the Champions League win in Amsterdam. Late fitness test.
Thiago Silva (knee) – Rated as 50/50 after he was forced out in the latter stages of last weekends’ Merseyside derby.
Naby Keita (COVID-19) – Training again following a period of self-isolation.

Ruled Out

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Knee) – Progressing with no definitive timeline. Long-term.
Alisson Becker (Shoulder) – Returned to the training pitches earlier this week. Klopp refused to rule him out, but GW7 is more realistic.
Virgil van Dijk (ACL knee) – Season over for the Dutchman who will undergo surgery to repair ligament damage.
Konstantinos Tsimikas (Thigh) – Ruled out of GW6 but the centre-back is not far from a return.

Banned

None

Return to Competition

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Manchester City

Bernardo and Joao Cancelo were handed more minutes in the Champions League, and the pair look to be getting up to speed following their disrupted start to the campaign. Ilkay Gundogan also lined-up against Porto, and his goal helped City to a comfortable 3-1 victory. Nathan Ake was missing midweek, which meant that Eric Garcia partnered Ruben Dias, and it could be the same combination again if he fails a late test. Pep continues to troll fantasy managers by announcing on Tuesday that Kevin De Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte would be sidelined for a “few weeks,” only for him then to reveal 24-hours later that they may return to training on Thursday or Friday. For further updates, we will have to wait for the pre-match press conference.

Predicted lineup

Press Conference Update

Pep says Nathan Ake, Kevin De Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte will not all be available for the trip to West Ham, but just who will be fit remains a mystery. “Some of them will be [involved],” he said at his press conference. “Some of them, no. You will know tomorrow.” What we do know is that Laporte and De Bruyne have been training since Thursday, and barring a reaction, they do stand a good chance of making the squad. Benjamin Mendy won’t be back before the break while Guardiola wasn’t able to give a definitive timeframe for Gabriel Jesus. “He’s getting better, but it is a tough injury. Still, he cannot train with us. I know when he will start, he will be ready. Maybe one or two weeks.” Initial reports indicated that Fernandinho could miss around six weeks, but subsequent tests reveal the problem is not as bad as first thought. “The results were more optimistic so hopefully, it will be shorter than one month. That’s good for us. Being tough is good.”

Pending Evaluation

Kevin De Bruyne (muscle) – The Belgian star returned to the training pitches on Thursday but Pep would not be drawn on the playmakers’ availability.
Aymeric Laporte (muscle) – Rejoined the group on Thursday and barring a reaction he should be well-placed for a recall.
Nathan Ake (groin) – Missed the win over Porto in the Champions League due to a slight strain. Status remains unclear.

Ruled Out

Gabriel Jesus (thigh) – Not working with the group and he could be a few weeks yet.
Benjamin Mendy (undisclosed) – Will not return before the international break.
Fernandinho (muscle) – Better than the initial prognosis suggested. Could be back within a month.

Banned

None

Return to Competition

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Manchester United

Despite the absence of Harry Maguire and Eric Bailly, which resulted in Alex Tuanzebe starting his first game in ten months, United managed a win against last seasons’ Champions League finalists in the Parc des Princes. And many believe his performance against Kylian Mbappé and Neymar merit a place in this weekends’ line-up. With Bailly out, and Maguire expected to return, it looks to be a straight call between Tuanzebe and Victor Lindelof. There were five changes at St James’ Park following the fiasco against Tottenham two weeks earlier, and Solskjaer may be a little reluctant to recall Paul Pogba with Scott McTominay and Fred performing so well in the double pivot. Edinson Cavani returned to the training pitches this week, but the veteran striker has not played competitively since March.

Predicted lineup

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Press Conference Update

“I hope and expect all three of them to be available for selection,” Solskjaer told reporters when asked for an update on Harry Maguire, Mason Greenwood and Edinson Cavani. “Of course, we’ve got a training session this morning which is the last chance of preparation, but they’ve all got a chance, all of them.” Cavani needs to “tick all the boxes” in his recovery programme to be ready and to make an impact. “I’ll have a discussion with him today, as well as with Mason and Harry.” Anthony Martial serves the second game of his three-match ban and Eric Bailly will be sidelined for around 3-4 weeks. Jesse Lingard is another who will miss out. Alex Tuanzebe impressed in the Champions League midweek, and Ole has a decision to make. “It was great by a kid who’s not played for 10 months. Now it’s about getting consistency, he’s got to stay injury-free. He takes responsibility for his own development and he’s doing everything he can have to have a long career at United.” Van de Beek must bide his time. “Donny’s fit enough but of course it’s competition for places, it’s giving him time to settle in and adjust. He’s an absolutely top footballer, so humble and hard-working. You’ll see him, it’s going to be a long, long season and he’s impressed me.”

Pending Evaluation

Harry Maguire (glute) – Missed the win in Paris on Tuesday but will be in contention if he comes through Fridays’ session.
Edinson Cavani (COVID-19) – Back on the training pitches following a period of self-isolation. Ole “thinks” the striker will be ready.
Mason Greenwood (undisclosed) – Missed the last two, but the forward is training again and Solskjaer is confident of a return.

Ruled Out

Phil Jones (Knee) – Training individually and won’t be considered just yet.
Eric Bailly (undisclosed) – Ole confirms the centre-back will be unavailable for three to four weeks.
Jesse Lingard (undisclosed) – Out for a “few weeks” initially with nothing definitive in terms of a timeline.

Banned

Anthony Martial – Second game of his three-match ban.

Return to Competition

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Newcastle United

Karl Darlow sustained a heavy knock in a challenge with Marcus Rashford last weekend, and with Martin Dúbravka ruled out until December, backup goalkeeper Mark Gillespie, a summer signing from Motherwell would be the player to come in. However, further tests reveal that the injury is not as bad as initially feared, and it looks like Darlow should be okay. Isaac Hayden seems certain to miss, and Fabian Schar could step into to fill the void in a slightly advanced holding role.

Predicted lineup

Press Conference Update

Mark Gillespie could come in for his Premier League bow if Darlow fails to recover. “Karl is still sore but he’s made a huge improvement from Saturday. It’ll go down to the wire and we’ll see how he is. Thankfully it’s an impact injury and there’s no tear.” Martin Dubraka has not responded to treatment as hoped and the United goalkeeper could be out until early December. Isaac Hayden has a chance after imaging confirmed there was no tear, although Steve Bruce will err on the side of caution. “He’s looking to train [Friday]. It was more of a cramp than a strain – so the scan revealed. We’ll see how he is today and tomorrow but with hamstrings, you have to be a bit careful.” Matty Longstaff will continue to build fitness with the Under-23s, but there was no specific mention of Ciaran Clark or Paul Dummett who also played for the development side on Monday. Sean Longstaff returns to the matchday squad after declaring himself fit. “He’s had tonsillitis but we’ve got one or two coming back which is a good thing.” Meanwhile, Miguel Almiron comes into the managers thinking after his brief cameo against Manchester United. “He didn’t play [last] weekend because he had just been halfway around the world and didn’t get back until Friday. He’s a top player and is in my thoughts.”

Pending Evaluation

Paul Dummett (hamstring) – Played for the U23s on Monday afternoon. Fitness.
Ciaran Clark (thigh) – Played for the U23s on Monday afternoon. Fitness.
Matty Longstaff (thigh) – Played for the U23s on Monday afternoon. Fitness.
Karl Darlow (hip) – Heavy knock but imaging cleared the goalkeeper of serious injury. Late fitness test.
Isaac Hayden (hamstring) – Imaging confirmed no tear, fatigue-related cramp, giving him a chance for Sunday.

Ruled Out

Martin Dúbravka (Knee) – Setback. It could be late-November before the goalkeeper is back in contention.
Dwight Gayle (Knee) – Surgery will keep him out for 3-4 months.
Matt Ritchie (Shoulder) – Set for surgery. The initial timeline indicates around 2-3 months.
Jonjo Shelvy (groin) – Could be sidelined for 2-3 weeks.

Banned

None

Return to Competition

Sean Longstaff (tonsillitis) – Declared himself fit after missing out in GW5.

Sheffield United

Chris Wilder has been dealt a further injury blow following the news that John Fleck would be sidelined until late November, although in truth, the Scotsman has found minutes hard to come by this term. Max Lowe, preferred to Ben Osborn in a slight formational tweak was forced off due to suspected concussion, and if confirmed, then protocol would rule him out of this one.

Predicted lineup

Press Conference Update

Chris Wilder confirms that Jack O’Connell has been ruled out for the remainder of the season following knee surgery and the Blades boss believes his absence will have a greater impact on the side than the loss of Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool. “It’s all relative. Us losing Fleck, Jack and Lys is, I’d say, a bigger loss.” Mousset had an operation to repair a “ligament under his toe” in September and the forward will not be back on the grass for another “6-8 weeks.” John Fleck is out for the next month while the status of Max Lowe remains unclear after he was replaced during the first half of the Burnley game due to a suspected concussion. New signing Rhian Brewster could make his first start for the club after Wilder admitted “it was a difficult decision” to leave him out last weekend.

Pending Evaluation

Max Lowe (blurred vision) – Will miss out due to protocol if a concussion is confirmed.

Ruled Out

Simon Moore (Finger) – Recovering from surgery. No timeline.
Lys Mousset (Toe) – Minor operation after suffering a “rare” ligament injury under his toe. Will not return until December.
Jack O’Connell (Knee) – Successfully undergone surgery and will not play again this season.
John Fleck (back) – Chris Wilder reveals the midfielder could be out for up to six weeks.

Banned

None

Return to Competition

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Southampton

Theo Walcott marked his return to the south coast with a hand in the Saints’ third at Stamford Bridge, a 93rd-minute equaliser which was glanced home by Vestergaard. However, the winger will not be able to line-up against his parent club, so expect a recall for Stuart Armstrong (COVID-19) who has been training. Ibrahima Diallo is an option for Ralph Hasenhüttl, but I do not see a great deal of change against the league leaders.

Predicted lineup

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Press Conference Update

Ralph Hasenhüttl confirms midfielder Stuart Armstrong is in contention to replace Theo Walcott, who is ineligible under the terms of his loan agreement. “Stu is back in training and has had one good session with us. Let’s have a look at how he is for the weekend, but he’s an option.” With the Everton loanee out and Moussa Djenepo sidelined due to a persistent hamstring issue, the Saints do have problems in the No.10 position. Elsewhere, youngster Will Smallbone (quad) is also missing, while summer signing Mohammed Salisu is still “building up” to being part of the team. “There were some bigger issues we had with him and these issues will last a little bit longer, so we have to take care of him, but he is coming back.” The rest of the squad is said to be fit but I’m not sure if that includes Yan Valery who was injured for the U23s this week.

Pending Evaluation

Yan Valery (undisclosed) – Injured playing for the U23s this week but not one of those identified as injured by Hasenhuttl.

Ruled Out

Mohamed Salisu (Fitness) – Closing in on full fitness and could be available from GW7.
Moussa Djenepo (Hamstring) – Hasenhuttl admits the player has “some physical deficiencies” which need to be addressed.
Theo Walcott (ineligible) – Cannot face his parent club.
Will Smallbone (thigh) – Ruled out of GW6. Short-term status and severity are unclear.

Banned

None

Return to Competition

Stuart Armstrong (COVID-19) – Back in full training and symptom-free.

Tottenham Hotspur

Spurs have a Europa League fixture to fulfil before heading into GW6, and Jose Mourinho confirms that only Eric Dier and Japhet Tanganga are currently sidelined. Therefore, we may see the return of Erik Lamela and Giovani Lo Celso versus LASK after both players missed out on Sunday. Gareth Bale is expected to start (Thursday) as he continues to build fitness, and depending on how he performs, and his recovery, the Welshman will have a chance at Turf Moor.

Predicted lineup

Press Conference Update

Davinson Sanchez, Sergio Reguilon and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg were the only survivors from the 3-3 draw with West Ham when Tottenham took on LASK in the Europa League. Gareth Bale made his first start since rejoining the club, but it will take time for the Welshman to get up to speed following his recent injury. “I am a bit stiff. It is like a mini pre-season for me and I am trying to get minutes into the legs. Hopefully, it won’t take me long to get back. I am enjoying being on the pitch and being back at this amazing club.” Giovani Lo Celso and Erik Lamela have recovered from injury while forgotten man Dele Alli was afforded minutes from the bench. Harry Kane, Toby Alderweireld, Steven Bergwijn and Serge Aurier were unused substitutes to ensure they should be fresh for Monday. Japhet Tanganga is expected to miss the trip to Turf Moor with Eric Dier also flagged as a major doubt.

Pending Evaluation

Eric Dier (Hamstring) – Missed the last two. Status remains unclear.

Ruled Out

Japhet Tanganga (Muscle) – No news on the availability of the defender.

Banned

None

Return to Competition

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West Bromwich Albion

Slaven Bilic rang the changes on Monday night with Branislav Ivanovic, Karlan Ahearne-Grant and Filip Krovinovic among the six new faces. However, there was no place for Kieran Gibbs, who was available after serving his ban. Having secured another point, and with plenty of positives, Bilic will retain the nucleus of this side as Hal Robson-Kanu is the only confirmed absentee.

Predicted lineup

Press Conference Update

Slaven Bilic confirms Sam Field setback: “A few people were questioning why [he] wasn’t in the squad. He wasn’t in the squad because during the international break he got injured. We had a session and he twisted his knee a little bit. It’s nothing major, but it’s not a little bit so it’s a few weeks. It’ll be four or five weeks.” Hal Robson-Kanu is the only other confirmed absentee. Having made his first competitive start of the season on Monday, new signing Karlan Adhearn-Grant showed enough to merit another opportunity to lead the Baggies attack. “He’s really good at running in behind, he’s good with the ball at his feet. He put a smile on my face,” Bilic enthused. “He showed me more than enough to know that he’ll be very important for us. That’s why we wanted him. We took the risk today because his last game was a few months ago.”

Pending Evaluation

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Ruled Out

Hal Robson-Kanu (arm) – Surgery after imaging revealed the striker suffered a fracture at Southampton.
Sam Field (knee) – Setback during the international break which will keep him out until late-November.
Ahmed Hegazi has joined Saudi club Al-Ittihad on loan until the end of the season with a view to a permanent switch.

Banned

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Return to Competition

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West Ham United

The Hammers left the Tottenham Hotspur stadium with an unlikely share of the spoils on Sunday as Manuel Lanzini capped a remarkable comeback with West Ham’s third in added time. David Moyes was taking no chances with Michail Antonio (tight hamstring) and given his recent injury issues he will not be risked if there are concerns. One potential replacement is Sebastien Haller who should recover from a minor knock… Ryan Fredericks, Issa Diop and Mark Noble are all available.

Predicted lineup

Press Conference Update

“We’ve got everyone in pretty good order,” Moyes said on Friday morning which means we should see Michail Antonio starting. “Seb Haller picked up an injury in training before the last game, but he’s trained this week and we’re expecting him to be available.” The West Ham boss admits that he is in no rush to bring Benrahma into the line-up. “Said is doing well. He needs to get up to speed, but the way the players are playing it’s giving me the chance to do that. I want to give [him] an opportunity but at the right time.” Lanzini served a timely reminder that he still has a lot to offer with a stunning strike at Tottenham. “No doubt the [ACL] injury has had an impact,” said Moyes. “But I don’t see a reason why he can’t get back to that level. I can see the improvement in training, he’s got competition and when you have [that] the best thing you can do is what he did the other night.”

Pending Evaluation

Sebastien Haller (knock) – Moyes expects the forward to be fine following a return to training.

Ruled Out

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Banned

None

Return to Competition

Michail Antonio (hamstring) – No specific mention but the Hammers should have a clean bill of health.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

A rather fortuitous deflected strike from Raul Jimenez was enough to take all three-points from Elland Road. Wolves settled after a poor first 40-minutes but weren’t great overall, and I’m struggling to see why Pedro Neto is preferred to Adama Traore on the right – Nelson Semedo wasn’t great either. Maximillian Kilman has grasped his chance with both hands after the loss of Marcal to injury and the defender warrants some serious consideration at only £4.1m.

Predicted lineup

Press Conference Update

Nuno confirms there were “some problems” following the 1-0 win at Leeds, although he refused to name individuals. A decision on their involvement will be made after the final session. Jonny (ACL) remains a long-term absentee while Marcal returned to the matchday squad at Elland Road having recovered from a calf issue. However, the Brazilian will have to bide his time after Max Kilman’s man-of-the-match performance.

Pending Evaluation

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Ruled Out

Jonny (ACL rupture) – Expected to miss the remainder of 2020.

Banned

None

Return to Competition

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* RTT – Return to Train ** RTP – Return to Play *** GW – Game Week

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