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Injury Updates and Key Stats Ahead of Matchday

As the latest Premier League match week approaches, we provide crucial updates on injuries and key Fantasy Premier League statistics to assist players in making their selections. The first game of this round sees West Ham United take on Sunderland at home on Saturday at 12:30 GMT.

Stay tuned as this article will be updated as managers from various teams deliver their press briefings.

Saturday

West Ham United vs. Sunderland (12:30 GMT)

West Ham’s head coach, Nuno Spirito Santo, has confirmed that midfielder Lucas Paqueta will be unavailable for the match amid ongoing transfer speculation. El Hadji Malick Diouf may make a return following the Africa Cup of Nations, but goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski will miss out. For Sunderland, players Habib Diarra and Chemsdine Talbi have returned from the tournament and might play, according to coach Regis Le Bris. Unfortunately, Arthur Masuaku is expected to miss up to six weeks due to an ankle injury sustained on international duty.

Players unavailable:

• West Ham – Paqueta, Diouf, Fabianski
• Sunderland – Masuaku, Traore

Doubts:

• Sunderland – Diarra, Talbi

Key FPL Notes:

• Crysencio Summerville (£5.5m) from West Ham has scored in consecutive matches and was the top FPL points scorer (10) against Spurs last outing.
• Nordi Mukiele (£4.4m) of Sunderland ranks high among FPL defenders with strong defensive contributions.
• Sunderland’s Enzo Le Fee (£4.9m) has been productive recently, contributing one goal and an assist in the past three Gameweeks.

Burnley vs. Tottenham (15:00 GMT)

Burnley’s Joe Worrall and Zian Flemming are back in training after injuries and may appear against Tottenham. However, the Clarets are still without five players including Connor Roberts. Tottenham is facing potential absences of up to eight players for their trip to Turf Moor. Lucas Bergvall could miss a significant amount of time due to an ankle injury. Joao Palhinha’s status is unclear, although Xavi Simons is likely to feature.

Players unavailable:

• Burnley – Tresor, Cullen, Beyer, Roberts, Amdouni
• Tottenham – Bergvall, Maddison, Bentancur, Richarlison, Kudus, Kulusevski, Davies

Doubts:

• Burnley – Worrall, Flemming
• Tottenham – Palhinha

Key FPL Notes:

• Only two goalkeepers have outperformed Burnley’s Martin Dubravka (£4.0m) since Gameweek 18.
• Tottenham’s Wilson Odobert (£5.3m) has achieved a goal and two assists over his last three matches in all competitions.
• Cristian Romero (£5.0m) has been a standout FPL performer among defenders since Gameweek 14.

Fulham vs. Brighton (15:00 GMT)

Fulham’s Emile Smith Rowe and Kenny Tete are expected to return after injuries, while Rodrigo Muniz has resumed training. However, Sasa Lukic could be sidelined for up to five weeks following injury in a previous match. For Brighton, Yankuba Minteh’s fitness is being monitored, while Maxim De Cuyper might make a return after an illness. Mats Wieffer remains out with a toe injury.

Players unavailable:

• Fulham – Lukic
• Brighton – Wieffer, Tzimas, Webster, March

Doubts:

• Fulham – Smith Rowe, Tete, Muniz

Key FPL Notes:

• Harry Wilson (£5.9m) has been an FPL favorite, leading in points since Gameweek 13.
• Joachim Andersen (£4.6m) has also been performing well defensively for Fulham.
• Jan Paul van Hecke (£4.5m) stands out for Brighton with notable point accumulation.

Manchester City vs. Wolves (15:00 GMT)

Pep Guardiola announced that new signing Marc Guehi will make his debut for Manchester City. City faces several injury challenges in defense, with John Stones, Ruben Dias, and Josko Gvardiol unavailable. Matheus Nunes is being assessed after illness, while Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen could see action following a failed transfer bid.

Players unavailable:

• Manchester City – Savio, Gonzalez, Bobb, Dias, Stones, Kovacic, Gvardiol
• Wolves – Toti, Bellgarde

Doubts:

• Manchester City – Nunes
• Wolves – Chirewa

Key FPL Notes:

• Phil Foden (£8.6m) leads City in shots and chances created.
• Marc Guehi (£5.2m) is highly owned among Fantasy managers after his transfer.
• Hugo Bueno (£4.3m) has been consistent for Wolves, boasting a solid points total.

Bournemouth vs. Liverpool (17:30 GMT)

Bournemouth continues to face injury challenges, with Marcus Tavernier out for an extended period due to a hamstring issue. New signing Alex Toth could debut, while Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is expected to play, although his starting status is yet to be confirmed. Ibrahima Konate remains unavailable due to personal reasons.

Players unavailable:

• Bournemouth – Kluivert, Brooks, Soler, Adams, Doak, Dennis
• Liverpool – Bradley, Leoni, Isak, Konate

Doubts:

• Bournemouth – Unal
• Liverpool – Chiesa

Key FPL Notes:

• Junior Kroupi (£4.6m) has been among Bournemouth’s goal scorers recently.
• Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz (£8.3m) has been productive in fantasy points, boasting significant contributions in recent fixtures.
• Huck Ekitike (£8.9m) has accumulated impressive points through his goal-scoring form.

Sunday

Brentford vs. Nottingham Forest (14:00 GMT)

Brentford reports no new injury issues ahead of the match against Nottingham Forest. Jordan Henderson may return following an ankle injury. Forest’s Igor Jesus and Murillo are being assessed after missing recent matches.

Players unavailable:

• Brentford – Carvalho, Milambo, Dasilva
• Nottingham Forest – Victor, Wood

Doubts:

• Brentford – Henderson
• Nottingham Forest – Jesus, Murillo

Key FPL Notes:

• Nathan Collins (£5.0m) from Brentford has been on a scoring run.
• Elliot Anderson (£5.3m) of Forest leads midfielders in defensive contributions this season.
• Igor Thiago (£7.2m) has maintained solid attacking output for Forest.

Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea (14:00 GMT)

Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta is set to play against Chelsea, while Ismaila Sarr and Nathaniel Clyne might also feature. Chelsea’s Cole Palmer is in good condition but will be reassessed after training.

Players unavailable:

• Crystal Palace – Kamada, Doucoure, Cardines, Munoz, Nketiah, Kporha
• Chelsea – Adarabioyo, Colwill, Lavia, Jorgensen, Essugo

Doubts:

• Chelsea – Palmer, Fernandez

Key FPL Notes:

• Maxence Lacroix (£5.1m) boasts high defensive contributions for Palace.
• Enzo Fernandez (£6.5m) has been productive in recent weeks, ranking high among FPL midfielders.
• Pedro Neto (£7.1m) has a strong scoring record, especially in away games.

Newcastle United vs. Aston Villa (14:00 GMT)

Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes is being monitored after leaving the field during a recent match due to injury. Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey may also feature after returning from a loan spell.

Players unavailable:

• Newcastle – Schar, Murphy, Krafth, Livramento
• Aston Villa – Kamara, Barkley, McGinn

Doubts:

• Newcastle – Burn, Guimaraes, Osula
• Aston Villa – Martinez

Key FPL Notes:

• Lewis Hall (£5.3m) has been on a scoring streak for Newcastle.
• Nick Pope’s (£5.1m) notable FPL points came against Villa in their previous encounter.
• Despite recent struggles, Morgan Rogers (£7.7m) is generating scoring chances.

Arsenal vs. Manchester United (16:30 GMT)

Arsenal reports no new injury concerns ahead of facing Manchester United. Manchester United welcomes Shea Lacey back from suspension while some key players are still sidelined.

Players unavailable:

• Arsenal – Dowman, Havertz
• Manchester United – De Ligt, Zirkzee

Key FPL Notes:

• Gabriel (£6.9m) has been a standout performer among defenders in FPL this season.
• Bruno Fernandes (£9.2m) has created the most chances in the league and remains popular among fantasy players.
• Bryan Mbeumo (£8.1m) finished last week’s games with a strong showing in a central role.

Monday

Everton vs. Leeds United (20:00 GMT)

Everton’s manager David Moyes is still evaluating the injury timeline for Jack Grealish, while new arrivals Idrissa Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye are set to return. For Leeds, Gabriel Gudmundsson’s participation is uncertain due to an ongoing injury, while Anton Stach has resumed training.

Players unavailable:

• Everton – Grealish, Keane, Iroegbunam
• Leeds – James

Doubts:

• Everton – Dewsbury-Hall, Branthwaite, Alcaraz
• Leeds – Bijol, Stach, Gudmundsson

Key FPL Notes:

• James Tarkowski (£5.7m) leads Everton’s point scoring this season.
• James Garner (£5.2m) has consistently provided defensive points lately.
• Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£6.0m) has been a significant contributor in points recently.

For ongoing updates, do not forget to check back as more details emerge leading into matchday!