Key Takeaways
- Big guns Manchester City and Arsenal both have fresh doubts; Haaland fit, but Saka, Ødegaard and Timber may miss the top-of-table clash.
- Chelsea welcome Manchester United without suspended Martínez and Maguire, while James and Colwill are still in the medical room.
- Richarlison returns for Spurs against in-form Brighton, but nine Tottenham players remain on the injury list including Bentancur and Maddison.
Kenyan fans setting their weekend viewing plans now have the full injury and suspension list for every Premier League match. Early kick-off on Saturday pairs Brentford with Fulham at the Gtech Community Stadium. Bees midfielder Janelt and winger Dasilva are still weeks away, while Fulham’s Reed, Tete and new signing Kevin are also ruled out.
At St James’ Park, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe must plan again without Joelinton, who begins a two-game ban, and defenders Schär and Krafth. Bournemouth travel north unbeaten in their last six league outings and will check on Cook’s tight hamstring.
Leeds host Wolves in the 3 pm slot. The Yorkshire side wait on Rodon, James and Stach, all nursing ankle or groin issues. Wolves’ top scorer this term, Arokodare, is fit, yet Johnston and Medina remain sidelined.
Saturday’s late game puts Tottenham under more pressure. Ange Postecoglou could be without as many as nine first-team players including Romero, Bentancur and Kulusevski. Brighton arrive with Welbeck leading the line; the forward has 12 goals and will look to exploit a patched-up Spurs back four.
Sunday’s headline fixture is the Etihad showdown. City, still on a 15-match unbeaten run, list only Dias and Gvardiol as definite absentees. Mikel Arteta, however, faces a late fitness test on Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard and Jurrien Timber. If all three miss out, Arsenal’s title hopes could take a serious knock.
Across London, Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca takes on a depleted Manchester United. The Blues are still missing Reece James and Levi Colwill, while United travel without suspended pair Lisandro Martínez and Harry Maguire. New signing Sesko is expected to lead the line for the Red Devils after hitting nine goals so far.
Merseyside rivals Everton and Liverpool close Sunday’s programme at a packed Hill Dickinson Stadium. The Toffees have no fresh injuries, but the Reds remain without Alisson, Bradley, Gomez and Endo. Darwin Núñez is also doubtful, leaving Ekitiké (11 goals) to continue up front.
Whatever match you stream, expect tight calls, short benches and plenty of drama as the Premier League title, European places and relegation battle heat up.