In the latest Premier League injury update, Chelsea and Manchester United midfielders Carney Chukwuemeka and Mason Mount are the latest names on the treatment table – with both set to be absent for several weeks.
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta’s Gunners narrowly defeated Crystal Palace on Monday evening, but it didn’t come without a cost. Japanese defender Takehiro Tomiyasu was red carded, and will miss out on the match against Fulham through suspension.
- Takehiro Tomiyasu (Suspended) – Ruled Out
- Gabriel Jesus (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Jurrien Timber (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Mohamed Elneny (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Albert Sambi Lokonga (Muscular) – Could feature vs Fulham
- Folarin Balogun (Foot) – Could feature vs Fulham
Aston Villa
Villa added to their already extensive injury list during their 4-0 win over Everton at the weekend. Second half substitute Philippe Coutinho was forced off with a hamstring injury.
- 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
- Alex Moreno (Thigh) – Could feature vs Burnley
Just 20 minutes after coming on, Philippe Coutinho leaves the pitch close to tears with an injury. He can’t catch a break 💔 pic.twitter.com/aRogfU56Vl
— OneFootball (@OneFootball) August 20, 2023
Bournemouth
After falling to defeat at Anfield last weekend, Bournemouth are back at home in Saturday’s early kick-off where they welcome an undefeated Tottenham Hotspur to the Vitality Stadium. New signing Tyler Adams is unavailable for the clash due to a thigh injury, therefore Cherries fans will have to wait a while longer before seeing the American in action.
- 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
- Lewis Cook (Hip) – Could feature vs Tottenham
- Adam Smith (Muscular) – Could feature vs Tottenham
Brentford
Ahead of Crystal Palace’s visit to the Gtech Community Stadium, Ivan Toney remains ruled out through suspension, joined by Josh Dasilva who has suffered a thigh injury, whilst Ben Mee could potentially return to Thomas Frank’s matchday squad.
- Ivan Toney (Suspended) – Ruled Out
- Josh Dasilva (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Ben Mee (Calf) – Could feature vs Fulham
Brighton & Hove Albion
Just one injury concern for Roberto De Zerbi ahead of their clash against West Ham, as long term absentee Jakub Moder remains out with a knee injury.
- Jakub Moder (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Julio Enciso (Knee) – Ruled Out
Burnley
Vincent Kompany’s side weren’t in action last weekend due to their clash versus Luton being postponed, however this has allowed more time for Jordan Beyer to return to full fitness ahead of Aston Villa’s visit to Turf Moor.
- Anass Zaroury (Suspended) – Ruled Out
- Michael Obafemi (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Darko Churlinov (Unknown) – Ruled Out
- Jordan Beyer (Thigh) – Expected to feature vs Aston Villa
Chelsea
The Blues were on the end of a disappointing 3-1 defeat to West Ham at the weekend, and to make matters worse – Carney Chukwuemeka was forced off through injury. The midfielder has started both Premier League games for Chelsea this season, but now faces six weeks on the sidelines.
- 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
Crystal Palace
The Eagles’ injury list remains the same ahead of gameweek three, with three confirmed to be out for their visit to Brentford on Saturday.
- Michael Olise (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Matheus Franca (Lower Back) – Ruled Out
- Will Hughes (Knee) – Ruled Out
Everton
Heavy defeat and two further injury worries for Sean Dyche – it was a tough weekend for Everton to say the least. Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Alex Iwobi were forced off in the 4-0 defeat to Villa on Sunday, adding to the Toffees’ already extensive injury list.
- Dele Alli (Groin) – Ruled Out
- Jack Harrison (Groin) – Ruled Out
- Alex Iwobi (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Dwight McNeil (Ankle) – Ruled Out
- Seamus Coleman (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Face) – Could to feature vs Wolves
- Youssef Chermiti (Fitness) – Could feature vs Wolves
- Andre Gomes (Calf) – Could feature vs Wolves
Fulham
Just one absentee for Fulham ahead of their visit to the Emirates as Tim Ream misses out through suspension.
- Tim Ream (Suspended) – Ruled Out
Liverpool
Thiago and Curtis Jones are both ruled out for Liverpool’s crunch tie against Newcastle in gameweek three, whilst Trent Alexander-Arnold is doubtful.
- Thiago Alcantara (Groin) – Ruled Out
- Curtis Jones (Ankle) – Ruled Out
- Trent Alexander-Arnold (Impact Injury) – Could feature vs Newcastle
Luton Town
Back in action after a postponement in gameweek two, Rob Edwards has four confirmed absentees for the visit to Stamford Bridge.
- Reece Burke (Unknown) – Ruled Out
- Gabriel Osho (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Dan Potts (Ankle) – Ruled Out
- Jordan Clark (Ankle) – Ruled Out
Manchester City
Bernardo Silva has recovered from his ilness, and Ruben Dias is expected to return to the City lineup after recovering from an injury, whilst Kevin De Bruyne and John Stones remain out.
A concern elsewhere for the Cityzens is that Pep Guardiola will miss their next two matches after undergoing back surgery, with Juanma Lillo set to deputise in his absence.
- Kevin De Bruyne (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- John Stones (Groin) – Ruled Out
Pep Guardiola has today undergone a routine operation on a back problem.
Everyone at Manchester City wishes Pep a speedy recovery, and look forward to seeing him back in Manchester soon.
— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 22, 2023
Manchester United
Erik ten Hag’s side fell to a disappointing defeat to Tottenham at the weekend, and to make matters worse – Mason Mount was forced off with a groin injury and is set to be out until at least the international break next month.
- Rasmus Hojlund (Lower Back) – Ruled Out
- 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
- Harry Maguire (Knock) – Could feature vs Nottingham Forest
ℹ️ An update on the fitness of Mason Mount ahead of our #PL fixture v Nottingham Forest 👇#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 22, 2023
Newcastle United
Joelinton has been added to Eddie Howe’s injury list, and is a doubt for the clash against Liverpool after limping off against Manchester City last time out.
- Emil Krafth (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Joe Willock (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Javier Manquillo (Groin) – Ruled Out
- Joelinton (Unknown) – Could feature vs Liverpool
Nottingham Forest
Steve Cooper’s confirmed absentees remain unchanged, however Ola Aina is now marked as doubtful after tweaking his groin in training.
- Omar Richards (Groin) – Ruled Out
- Wayne Hennessey (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Felipe (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Ola Aina (Groin) – Could feature vs Manchester United
Sheffield United
The most extensive injury list of the lot, Sheffield United have 10 players that could be out of action. Four have been ruled out ahead of their clash against the league champions, whilst six are major doubts for the tie.
- John Fleck (Calf) – Ruled Out
- Rhian Brewster (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Ismaila Coulibaly (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Rhys Norrington-Davies (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Jayden Bogle (Knee) – Could feature vs Manchester City
- Daniel Jebbison (Groin) – Could feature vs Manchester City
- Oli McBurnie (Ankle) – Could feature vs Manchester City
- Anis Slimane (Thigh) – Could feature vs Manchester City
- George Baldock (Calf) – Could feature vs Manchester City
- Max Lowe (Ankle) – Could feature vs Manchester City
Tottenham Hotspur
An impressive victory over Manchester United didn’t come without a cost for Ange Postecoglou, as James Maddison suffered an ankle injury and is now a major doubt for the visit to the Vitality Stadium.
- Ryan Sessegnon (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Bryan Gil (Groin) – Ruled Out
- Rodrigo Bentancur (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Alfie Whiteman (Ankle) – Ruled Out
- James Maddison (Ankle) – Could feature vs Bournemouth
West Ham United
No injury concerns for David Moyes, however he’ll have to make do without Nayef Aguerd who is suspended after being red carded against Chelsea.
- Nayef Aguerd (Suspended) – Ruled Out
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Similarly to West Ham, Wolves have just one player ruled out for their visit to the Goodison this weekend as Matheus Nunes misses out through suspension.
- Matheus Nunes (Suspended) – Ruled Out
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