In the latest Premier League injury update, Manchester United have been dealt a major blow as left-back Luke Shaw and centre-back Raphael Varane are both set for a spell on the sidelines due to injury – with both expected to miss several weeks of action.
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta’s injury list has been shortened since last weekend’s clash against Fulham with Gabriel Jesus now available, and Takehiro Tomiyasu is also in contention for a return after serving a one match suspension after being red carded against Crystal Palace.
- Jurrien Timber (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Mohamed Elneny (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Eddie Nketiah (Knee) – Could feature vs Manchester United
Aston Villa
More of the same for Unai Emery’s Villans as several key figures remain ruled out through injury, whilst Emiliano Martinez has also been added to the injury list and is a doubt for the trip to Merseyside on Sunday.
- Emiliano Buendia (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Tyrone Mings (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Jacob Ramsey (Foot) – Ruled Out
- Leander Dendoncker (Muscular) – Ruled Out
- Timothy Iroegbunam (Unknown) – Ruled Out
- Philippe Coutinho (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Emiliano Martinez (Calf) – Could feature vs Liverpool
- Alex Moreno (Thigh) – Unlikely to feature vs Liverpool
Bournemouth
Defeat to Tottenham last weekend for Andoni Iraola’s Cherries, and it’s a tough trip to the capital to face Brentford this weekend. Not much has changed in terms of their injury list either, however Lewis Cook has returned to the fold after recovering from a hip problem.
- Alex Scott (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Marcus Tavernier (Unknown) – Ruled Out
- Dango Ouattara (Ankle) – Ruled Out
- Ryan Fredericks (Calf) – Ruled Out
- Emiliano Marcondes (Foot) – Ruled Out
- Tyler Adams (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Adam Smith (Muscular) – Ruled Out
Brentford
Thomas Frank’s absentee list has grown since last weekend’s draw with Crystal Palace, with Shandon Baptiste ruled out with a shoulder problem, and Mikkel Damsgaard and Thomas Strakosha doubtful for Bournemouth’s visit. Ben Mee though, has returned to the squad and is available for selection this Saturday.
- Ivan Toney (Suspended) – Ruled Out
- Josh Dasilva (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Shandon Baptiste (Shoulder) – Ruled Out
- Mikkel Damsgaard (Groin) – Unlikely to feature vs Bournemouth
- Thomas Strakosha (Knock) – Unlikely to feature vs Bournemouth
Brighton & Hove Albion
Long-term absentees Jakub Moder and Julio Enciso remain out with knee injuries, but a new concern for Roberto De Zerbi is Danny Welbeck’s muscular injury which rules him out for the clash against Newcastle. This could open the door for a second consecutive start for Irish prodigy Evan Ferguson.
- Jakub Moder (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Julio Enciso (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Danny Welbeck (Muscular) – Ruled Out
Burnley
Vincent Kompany was dealt a blow in the midweek Carabao Cup win over Nottingham Forest as Vitinho picked up a knee injury, along with Hjalmar Ekdal. New signing Aaron Ramsey has also picked up a knock and is doubtful for Tottenham’s visit to Turf Moor.
- Anass Zaroury (Suspended) – Ruled Out
- Michael Obafemi (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Darko Churlinov (Unknown) – Ruled Out
- Hjalmar Ekdal (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Aaron Ramsey (Knock) – Could feature vs Tottenham
- Vitinho (Knee) – Unlikely to feature vs Tottenham
Chelsea
The Blues’ extensive injury list remains, whilst new signing Romeo Lavia is also marked as a doubt after Mauricio Pochettino confirmed that he’d need a few weeks to get up to speed before playing, and Mykhailo Mudryk is also doubtful.
- Carney Chukwuemeka (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Christopher Nkunku (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Armando Broja (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Wesley Fofana (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Marcus Bettinelli (Unknown) – Ruled Out
- Reece James (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Benoit Badiashile (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Trevoh Chalobah (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Romeo Lavia (Other) – Could feature vs Nottingham Forest
- Mykhailo Mudryk (Unknown) – Could feature vs Nottingham Forest
Crystal Palace
The Eagles’ injury list remains the same ahead of gameweek four, with three out injured as they look to build on last week’s draw against Brentford.
- Michael Olise (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Matheus Franca (Lower Back) – Ruled Out
- Will Hughes (Knee) – Unlikely to feature vs Wolves
Everton
Sean Dyche’s side came from behind to beat League Two side Doncaster in midweek, and face a trip to Bramall Lane to take on newly-promoted Sheffield United this Saturday.
- Dele Alli (Groin) – Ruled Out
- Seamus Coleman (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Andre Gomes (Calf) – Ruled Out
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Face) – Unlikely to feature vs Sheffield United
- Jack Harrison (Groin) – Unlikely to feature vs Sheffield United
- Dwight McNeil (Ankle) – Unlikely to feature vs Sheffield United
- Vitalii Mykolenko (Knock) – Unlikely to feature vs Sheffield United
Fulham
It was an impressive draw away at the Emirates for Marco Silva’s side last time out, but it didn’t come without a cost as Calvin Bassey was shown his marching orders after receiving two yellow cards.
- Calvin Bassey (Suspended) – Ruled Out
- Sasa Lukic (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Willian (Unknown) – Could feature vs Manchester City
- Tom Cairney (Knee) – Could feature vs Manchester City
Liverpool
Curtis Jones returns to the fold for Liverpool’s clash against Aston Villa at the weekend, however Virgil van Dijk won’t be available for selection after he was sent off in the win against Newcastle last time out.
- Virgil van Dijk (Suspended) – Ruled Out
- Thiago Alcantara (Groin) – Ruled Out
- Ibrahima Konate (Unknown) – Could feature vs Aston Villa
Luton Town
Rob Edwards’ side play their first home game of the season in gameweek four’s Friday Night Football clash against West Ham, and they will be without three players who have been ruled out through injury.
- Gabriel Osho (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Dan Potts (Ankle) – Ruled Out
- Jordan Clark (Ankle) – Ruled Out
Manchester City
Kevin De Bruyne remains out with his long-term injury, as Pep Guardiola continues his recovery from back surgery in Barcelona, whilst Manuel Akanji has been added to the list of doubts for the clash against Fulham due to illness.
- Kevin De Bruyne (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- John Stones (Groin) – Unlikely to feature vs Fulham
- Manuel Akanji (Illness) – Could feature vs Fulham
Manchester United
Erik ten Hag’s injury worries have gone from bad to worse, as Luke Shaw and Raphael Varane are set for several weeks on the sidelines. Rasmus Hojlund though, could be in contention to make his debut after taking part in Red Devils training.
- Tyrell Malacia (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Amad Diallo (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Kobbie Mainoo (Ankle) – Ruled Out
- Tom Heaton (Calf) – Ruled Out
- Mason Mount (Groin) – Ruled Out
- Luke Shaw (Unknown) – Ruled Out
- Raphael Varane (Uknown) – Ruled Out
BREAKING: Raphael Varane will be out for a few weeks due to injury ❌pic.twitter.com/POI1cQ9ZAS
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 30, 2023
Newcastle United
Sven Botman has been added to the Magpies’ injury list ahead of this weekend’s crunch tie against Brighton, whilst Lewis Hall could be in line to make his debut under Eddie Howe on the south coast.
- Emil Krafth (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Joe Willock (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Javier Manquillo (Groin) – Unlikely to feature vs Brighton
- Joelinton (Unknown) – Unlikely to feature vs Brighton
- Sven Botman (Ankle) – Unlikely to feature vs Brighton
- Lewis Hall (Other) – Could feature vs Brighton
Nottingham Forest
Defensive pairing Joe Worrall and Scott McKenna are the only two confirmed absentees for the clash against Chelsea through suspension and injury, whilst three others are marked as major doubts.
- Joe Worrall (Suspended) – Ruled Out
- Scott McKenna (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Wayne Hennessey (Knee) – Unlikely to feature vs Chelsea
- Orel Mangala (Unknown) – Unlikely to feature vs Chelsea
- Danilo (Thigh) – Unlikely to feature vs Chelsea
Sheffield United
The Blades host Everton on Saturday afternoon in what looks to be an early relegation six-pointer, and Paul Heckingbottom will be without six players through injury and illness.
- John Fleck (Calf) – Ruled Out
- Rhian Brewster (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Ben Osborn (Groin) – Ruled Out
- Rhys Norrington-Davies (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Daniel Jebbison (Illness) – Ruled Out
- Max Lowe (Ankle) – Ruled Out
Tottenham Hotspur
Another victory for Spurs at the weekend means Ange Postecoglou retains his unbeaten Premier League record. A trip to Turf Moor awaits this weekend, but they may be struggling for options in attack after Richarlison picked up an injury in the Carabao Cup in midweek.
- Ryan Sessegnon (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Bryan Gil (Groin) – Ruled Out
- Rodrigo Bentancur (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Alfie Whiteman (Ankle) – Ruled Out
- Giovanni Lo Celso (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Richarlison (Knock) – Could feature vs Burnley
West Ham United
New signing Konstantinos Mavropanos is unavailable for David Moyes ahead of their trip to Luton on Friday, and joins Tomas Soucek on the treatment table.
- Konstantinos Mavropanos (Lower Back) – Ruled Out
- Tomas Soucek (Head) – Ruled Out
Wolverhampton Wanderers
A Sunday afternoon trip to Selhurst Park awaits for Wolves, and they’ll be without Matheus Nunes after he completed his move to Manchester City, whilst Joe Hodge and Hwang Hee-Chan have picked up thigh injuries.
- Joe Hodge (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Hee-Chan Hwang (Thigh) – Could feature vs Crystal Palace
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