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Important Updates Before This Weekend’s Matches

Before this round of Premier League games begins, we have gathered crucial injury updates along with essential statistics for Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

The matchweek is set to commence this evening with Leeds United facing off against Nottingham Forest at 20:00 GMT. Below is the complete fixture list for the weekend.

This article will be continually refreshed as managers present their weekly news during press conferences.

Friday Fixtures

Leeds United vs. Nottingham Forest (20:00 GMT)

Leeds United’s manager, Daniel Farke, has reported that Anton Stach is likely to be sidelined for the next two matches due to a hip injury, while Lukas Nmecha has yet to return to training with the squad. On a positive note, James Justin and Jaka Bijol have successfully resumed training and are available for selection, and Daniel James is recovering well from a thigh injury.

For Nottingham Forest, coach Sean Dyche will be missing Neco Williams, who is suspended. New acquisition Luca Netz might step in for the match after joining from Borussia Monchengladbach on deadline day. Additionally, goalkeeper Stefan Ortega could be set for his debut should Matz Sels fail to recover from a pelvic injury in time.

Players unavailable:

• Leeds United: Nmecha, Stach
• Nottingham Forest: Savona, Victor, Williams, Wood

Doubts:

• Leeds: James
• Nottingham Forest: Hudson-Odoi, Sels

Key FPL Statistics:

• Since Gameweek 18, only four midfielders have outdone Leeds’ Brenden Aaronson (£5.4m) who has amassed 38 FPL points.
• Nottingham’s Igor Jesus (£5.8m) has recorded 42 shots in the box, second only to a select few players.
• Morgan Gibbs-White (£7.3m) leads all midfielders with four significant goal-scoring opportunities since Gameweek 19, contributing directly to goals in each of his last three away fixtures.

Saturday Fixtures

Manchester United vs. Tottenham Hotspur (12:30 GMT)

Manchester United’s head coach, Michael Carrick, confirmed that there are no new injuries from their recent win against Fulham. He mentioned that Mason Mount is “not too far away” from a return, while Matthijs de Ligt continues to recover from a lower back issue.

For Tottenham Hotspur, head coach Thomas Frank revealed that Micky van de Ven has returned to training and is available, while Djed Spence is nearing a return after a calf injury. It was also noted that Cristian Romero has addressed internal matters following his public comments about squad fitness issues.

Players unavailable:

• Manchester United: De Ligt, Dorgu, Mount
• Tottenham Hotspur: Bentancur, Bergvall, Danso, Davies, Kudus, Kulusevski, Maddison, Porro, Richarlison

Doubtful:

• Tottenham: Spence

Key FPL Statistics:

• Bruno Fernandes (£9.6m) has created the most chances in the league this season (68), contributing 12 assists so far. He is also among the top transfers ahead of Gameweek 25, with over 384,000 additions to teams.
• Matheus Cunha (£8.0m) has yielded a goal or assist in his last three appearances.
• Xavi Simons (£6.5m) from Tottenham has delivered two assists in his last four starts and leads all midfielders in terms of shots taken in Gameweek 24.

Arsenal vs. Sunderland (15:00 GMT)

Sunderland’s coach, Regis Le Bris, indicated that they are still awaiting the results of Granit Xhaka’s ankle examination, although the player is reportedly doing well. New signing Nilson Angulo is yet to join the squad but is expected later today and might be available for selection.

Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta confirmed that Jurrien Timber is available, despite missing Thursday’s training, but Martin Odegaard faces a challenge to be fit. Bukayo Saka’s hip injury is improving, yet he remains a doubt, and Mikel Merino is expected to be sidelined for several months due to a foot condition requiring surgery.

Players unavailable:

• Arsenal: Dowman, Merino
• Sunderland: Masuaku, Ta Bi, Traore, Xhaka

Doubtful:

• Arsenal: Odegaard, Saka
• Sunderland: Angulo

Key FPL Statistics:

• Declan Rice (£7.5m) has delivered the highest combined corners and free-kick crosses this season, ranking second in chances created among midfielders.
• His teammate Gabriel Magalhaes (£7.0m) has tallied five attacking returns this season.
• Sunderland’s Nordi Mukiele (£4.5m) has registered an assist in each of his past three outings.

Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa (15:00 GMT)

Bournemouth’s coach Andoni Iraola mentioned that David Brooks’ ankle issue will be assessed before the match. He also has the same squad available as the previous week, with Justin Kluivert and Tyler Adams among those out long-term.

For Aston Villa, manager Unai Emery is glad to have Ollie Watkins and Amadou Onana return to the squad, but new signing Alysson is unfit to play yet. Villa faces a midfield crisis with John McGinn, Youri Tielemans, and Boubacar Kamara all sidelined.

Players unavailable:

• Bournemouth: Adams, Dennis, Gannon-Doak, Kluivert, Soler, Tavernier
• Aston Villa: Alysson, Garcia, Kamara, McGinn, Tielemans

Doubtful:

• Bournemouth: Brooks

Key FPL Statistics:

• Junior Kroupi (£4.7m) has the best shot-to-goal conversion rate among forwards this season.
• James Hill (£3.9m) has contributed defensively in five of his last six matches, recently recording an assist in Gameweek 23.
• Morgan Rogers (£7.6m) from Aston Villa leads midfielders in shots and penalty box touches over the last four matches.

Burnley vs. West Ham United (15:00 GMT)

West Ham’s head coach Nuno Espirito Santo will be without Jean-Clair Todibo, who is suspended. New loan signing Axel Disasi will be evaluated for fitness, and backup goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is still out with a lower back injury.

Burnley manager Scott Parker will be without on-loan midfielder James Ward-Prowse, who cannot face his parent club, but faces no new injury concerns, despite long-term absentees Josh Cullen and Connor Roberts.

Players unavailable:

• Burnley: Amdouni, Beyer, Cullen, Roberts, Tresor, Ward-Prowse
• West Ham United: Fabianski, Todibo

Key FPL Statistics:

• Burnley’s Martin Dubravka (£4.0m) outperforms all goalkeepers in terms of saves and save points in recent home matches.
• Jarrod Bowen (£7.6m) of West Ham has racked up 36 points in the last six Gameweeks, standing out among forwards.
• Crysencio Summerville (£5.5m) has shown consistent scoring with goals in his last three matches.

Fulham vs. Everton (15:00 GMT)

Everton manager David Moyes confirmed that Vitalii Mykolenko is fit after a minor injury and is pleased with Jarrod Branthwaite’s return. Winger Tyrique George could be introduced into the squad following his loan move from Chelsea, while Jack Grealish is out for the entire season.

For Fulham, Marco Silva will have Kenny Tete and new acquisition Oscar Bobb available, with only Sasa Lukic absent due to a thigh injury.

Players unavailable:

• Fulham: Lukic
• Everton: Grealish

Key FPL Statistics:

• Raul Jimenez (£6.2m) has consistently produced attacking returns in recent home games and set a new record for penalty conversion success.
• Among midfielders, only Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes (£7.1m) surpasses Harry Wilson’s (£6.1m) goal and point totals at home.
• Among forwards, Thierno Barry (£5.7m) from Everton has excelled, scoring the second highest in his last six matches.

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Chelsea (15:00 GMT)

Wolves’ manager, Rob Edwards, anticipates the return of Ladislav Krejci after recovering from flu. Toti Gomes remains out due to a thigh injury, while new signings Adam Armstrong and Angel Gomes are under consideration for selection.

Chelsea’s coach, Liam Rosenior, is uncertain if Reece James and Pedro Neto will be match-fit but will evaluate them before the game. Jamie Gittens is out with a hamstring tear, though Cole Palmer and Estevao are available for full minutes if needed.

Players unavailable:

• Wolves: Krejci, Toti
• Chelsea: Adarabioyo, Colwill, Essugo, Gittens, Lavia

Doubtful:

• Chelsea: James, Jorgensen, Neto

Key FPL Statistics:

• Tolu Arokodare (£5.4m) boasts the highest Expected Goals (xG) of the recent Gameweeks.
• Joao Pedro (£7.5m) has recently scored and assisted multiple times in the last three Gameweeks, becoming the top transfer target.
• Enzo Fernandez (£6.8m) has emerged as a key figure for Chelsea, earning the most FPL points among midfielders in the last six matches.

Newcastle United vs. Brentford (17:30 GMT)

Newcastle’s coach, Eddie Howe, confirmed that Anthony Gordon will be missing due to a thigh injury. Bruno Guimaraes, who has been sidelined for several weeks, is likely to return after training this week.

Brentford scrambles for options as Kevin Schade is suspended indefinitely after his recent red card, and they also have to cope with long-term absences from Fabio Carvalho and Antoni Milambo.

Players unavailable:

• Newcastle United: Gordon, Joelinton, Krafth, Livramento, Miley, Schar
• Brentford: Carvalho, Dasilva, Milambo, Schade

Key FPL Statistics:

• Harvey Barnes (£6.1m) has been active in attack with numerous shots in recent weeks.
• Sandro Tonali (£5.3m) previously excelled against Brentford last season and could replicate that form.
• Igor Thiago (£7.1m) remains a significant goal threat, trailing only Erling Haaland in total goals this season.

Sunday Fixtures

Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Crystal Palace (14:00 GMT)

Brighton’s coach Fabian Hurzeler announced that Diego Gomez is back in the squad, although Mats Wieffer is nearing a return but will miss this one. Yasin Ayari has been ruled out due to a shoulder issue.

Crystal Palace faced complications as Jean-Philippe Mateta’s move to AC Milan failed, meaning he is unavailable. However, new signing Jorgen Strand Larsen will be considered for selection, alongside Daichi Kamada and Borna Sosa who are back in action.

Players unavailable:

• Brighton: Ayari, March, Tzimas, Webster, Wieffer
• Crystal Palace: Devenny, Doucoure, Mateta, Nketiah

Key FPL Statistics:

• Pascal Gross (£5.5m) has been prolific with 29 crosses in his last five appearances.
• Daniel Munoz (£5.8m) from Crystal Palace ranks impressively for defenders based on minutes.
• Maxence Lacroix (£5.1m) stands out with his defensive contributions despite not maintaining clean sheets recently.

Liverpool vs. Manchester City (16:30 GMT)

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola states he is uncertain about Bernardo Silva’s fitness ahead of this crucial fixture, though he will undergo an assessment in training. Ruben Dias is cleared for action after sitting out a recent match, while John Stones participated in training on the previous day.

Liverpool’s coach, Arne Slot, expressed hope for Joe Gomez’s participation, though he’s not expected to start. Meanwhile, Jeremie Frimpong and both Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni are unlikely to return soon.

Players unavailable:

• Manchester City: Doku, Gvardiol, Kovacic, Savinho, Stones
• Liverpool: Bajcetic, Bradley, Danns, Frimpong, Isak, Leoni

Doubtful:

• City: Silva
• Liverpool: Gomez

Key FPL Statistics:

• Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike (£8.9m) led the league in attempts during Gameweek 24, while his teammate Florian Wirtz (£8.3m) amassed the most points since December.
• Antoine Semenyo (£7.8m) tops the shot tally among his teammates since his introduction.

Stay tuned for continual updates as we prepare for an exciting Premier League weekend!