The Premier League returns this weekend with a full slate of fixtures, headlined by a crucial clash between leaders Arsenal and Bournemouth, and a heavyweight encounter as Manchester City host Chelsea. Here is a comprehensive rundown of all the latest team news, injury concerns, and predicted starting XIs for every match.
Saturday's Premier League Action
The weekend's action kicks off at Villa Park where Aston Villa entertain Nottingham Forest. Villa will be without the injured Ross Barkley, while Forest miss key players Willy Boly and Ibrahim Sangaré due to international duty. Chris Wood is also sidelined with a knee issue.
At the Amex Stadium, Brighton face Burnley. The Seagulls have doubts over Yankuba Minteh, while Burnley's Josh Cullen is a long-term absentee with a knee injury. Vincent Kompany's side are also without Lyle Foster, Hannibal Mejbri, and Axel Tuanzebe.
Wolves meet West Ham at Molineux in a mid-table battle. Wolves' Rúben Gomes is out with a groin injury, while West Ham's Nayef Aguerd is a doubt with a groin problem. Both sides have players away on international duty.
Showdown at the Vitality Stadium
The standout fixture on Saturday evening sees Bournemouth host league leaders Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium. The Cherries will assess Lewis Cook, who has a neck complaint. Arsenal, meanwhile, have a major concern over star midfielder Declan Rice, who missed the win over Aston Villa with a knee injury and remains doubtful. Mikel Arteta will also be without the injured Riccardo Calafiori.
Sunday's Premier League Fixtures
Sunday begins with a historic rivalry renewed as Leeds United welcome Manchester United to Elland Road. Leeds are without the suspended Ethan Ampadu, while United have a lengthy injury list featuring Harry Maguire, Matthijs de Ligt, and Bruno Fernandes.
Everton face Brentford at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with the Toffees hoping Abdoulaye Doucouré can recover from a knock. Brentford travel without Frank Onyeka and Dango Ouattara.
Fulham's preparations for Liverpool's visit have been hit by injuries. Josh King is a major doubt with a knee problem, while striker Rodrigo Muniz is out until February. Liverpool will be without the influential Mohamed Salah, who is on international duty.
At St James' Park, Newcastle's defensive options are stretched. Sven Botman, Lewis Hall, and Tino Livramento are all doubts, while Dan Burn is injured. Crystal Palace have concerns over Chris Richards and Will Hughes.
Spurs Host Black Cats, City Face Chelsea
Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to get back to winning ways when they welcome Sunderland to North London. Ange Postecoglou is without the suspended Xavi Simons and the injured Destiny Udogie. Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr are on international duty.
The weekend concludes with a blockbuster at the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City take on Chelsea. City have doubts over the fitness of Bryan González, while Mateo Kovacic is a long-term injury absentee. Chelsea's problems are more acute, with Moisés Caicedo suspended and Mykhailo Mudryk serving an indefinite ban. Marc Cucurella and Jorrel Hato are also fitness doubts for the Blues.
With the title race heating up and battles raging at both ends of the table, team selection could be decisive. Managers will be hoping their key players can recover in time to influence what promises to be another thrilling round of Premier League football.
