The 2023/24 Premier League season is underway, and after the first full weekend of fixtures – there are several minor and severe injuries to report. Read on for the latest Premier League injury update for all 20 teams in the English top flight.
AFC Bournemouth
The Cherries opened their Premier League season with a point, after Dominic Solanke scored late on to secure a 1-1 draw versus West Ham at the Vitality Stadium. Heading into gameweek two, Andoni Iraola’s side face a tough trip to Anfield where they face Liverpool, and here is the latest in terms of injured personnel.
- Alex Scott (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Marcus Tavernier (Unknown) – Ruled Out
- Dango Ouattara (Ankle) – Ruled Out
- Lewis Cook (Hip) – Ruled Out
- Ryan Fredericks (Calf) – Ruled Out
- Lloyd Kelly (Unknown) – Could feature vs Liverpool
- Adam Smith (Muscular) – Could feature vs Liverpool
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta got his side’s league season underway with a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest at the Emirates. First half goals from Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka were enough to secure the points, however summer signing Jurrien Timber was forced off with what looked to be a serious knee injury.
- Gabriel Jesus (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Jurrien Timber (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Mohamed Elneny (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Oleksandr Zinchenko (Muscular) – Could feature vs Crystal Palace
- Albert Sambi Lokonga (Muscular) – Could feature vs Crystal Palace
- Folarin Balogun (Foot) – Could feature vs Crystal Palace
Aston Villa
Unai Emery suffered a hammer blow at the weekend, as his Villa side were battered 5-1 at the hands of Newcastle, and Tyrone Mings was forced off with what looks to be a long-term injury.
- Emiliano Buendia (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Tyrone Mings (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Jacob Ramsey (Foot) – Ruled Out
- Bertrand Traore (Muscular) – Ruled Out
- Leander Dendoncker (Muscular) – Ruled Out
- Jhon Duran (Unknown) – Ruled Out
- Alex Moreno (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Timothy Iroegbunam (Unknown) – Ruled Out
- Leon Bailey (Lower Back) – Could feature vs Everton
Brentford
In the first Super Sunday of the 2023/24 season, the Bees were held to a 2-2 stalemate by Tottenham Hotspur.
- Ivan Toney (Suspended) – Ruled Out
- Frank Onyeka (Thigh) – Could feature vs Fulham
- Ben Mee (Calf) – Could feature vs Fulham
- Mathias Jensen (Thigh) – Could feature vs Fulham
Brighton & Hove Albion
After defeating newly-promoted Luton Town 4-1 on Saturday afternoon, Brighton face a trip to the Midlands, where they take on Wolverhampton Wanderers in gameweek two.
- Jakub Moder (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Adam Webster (Unknown) – Could feature vs Wolves
- Adam Lallana (Unknown) – Could feature vs Wolves
Burnley
After losing 3-0 to reigning champions Manchester City in their opening clash of the campaign, Vincent Kompany’s injury doubts will have more time to recover due to their scheduled gameweek two clash against Luton being postponed.
- Anass Zaroury (Suspended) – Ruled Out
- Michael Obafemi (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Dark Churlinov (Unknown) – Ruled Out
- Jordan Beyer (Thigh) – Expected to feature vs Aston Villa
Chelsea
Mauricio Pochettino’s new look Blues side gained a point in their opening clash versus Liverpool, and have since added Moises Caicedo to their squad. Up next, they make the short trip to the London Stadium to take on West Ham.
- Christopher Nkunku (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Armando Broja (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Wesley Fofana (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Marcus Bettinelli (Unknown) – Ruled Out
- Benoit Badiashile (Thigh) – Could feature vs West Ham
- Trevoh Chalobah (Unknown) – Could feature vs West Ham
- Reece James (Fatigue) – Expected to feature vs West Ham
Crystal Palace
A vital victory for Palace last time out against newly-promoted Sheffield United at Bramall Lane, however they face a tough task in taking on last year’s runners-up Arsenal next time out.
- Michael Olise (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Matheus Franca (Lower Back) – Ruled Out
- Will Hughes (Knee) – Ruled Out
Everton
Despite a spirited performance, the Toffees were narrowly beaten 1-0 by Fulham in their league opener. Up next is a trip to the Midlands where they take on Europa Conference League bound Aston Villa.
- Dele Alli (Groin) – Ruled Out
- Jack Harrison (Groin) – Ruled Out
- Dwight McNeil (Ankle) – Ruled Out
- Seamus Coleman (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Fitness) – Expected to feature vs Aston Villa
Fulham
Marco Silva has just one injury concern heading into the second gameweek, where they take on Brentford and will be looking to build on the victory over Everton last time out.
- Joao Palhinha (Shoulder) – Ruled Out
Liverpool
The Reds took an initial lead away at Stamford Bridge last time out, but the Blues fought back to secure a point. Jurgen Klopp’s men host Iraola’s Bournemouth in one of three three o’clock kick-offs on Saturday afternoon.
- Thiago Alcantara (Groin) – Could feature vs Bournemouth
- Stefan Bajcetic (Groin) – Could feature vs Bournemouth
Luton Town
Rob Edwards’ side were on the end of a thumping to Brighton in their maiden Premier League outing last time out, and have an extensive injury list to go along with it. Luckily for them though, their match versus Burnley is postponed, and they won’t be in action until they face Chelsea on the 25th.
- Reece Burke (Unknown) – Ruled Out
- Gabriel Osho (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Dan Potts (Ankle) – Could feature vs Chelsea
- Jordan Clark (Ankle) – Could feature vs Chelsea
- Ross Barkley (Fitness) – Could feature vs Chelsea
Manchester City
Despite a comfortable win away at Turf Moor in the opener, City were dealt a major blow as Kevin De Bruyne was forced off through injury. Ruben Dias and John Stones were failed to start due to injury.
- Kevin De Bruyne (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Ruben Dias (Head) – Could feature vs Newcastle
- John Stoned (Groin) – Could feature vs Newcastle
Manchester United
The Red Devils narrowly beat Wolves in the opening Monday Night Football clash of the campaign, however Lisandro Martinez was forced off at the break through injury. Up next, they face a trip to the capital to take on Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham.
- 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
- Lisandro Martinez (Ankle) – Could feature vs Tottenham
Newcastle United
A comfortable 5-1 victory over Aston Villa for Newcastle, they face a tougher task next time out as they take on treble-winning Manchester City.
- Emil Krafth (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Joe Willock (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Javier Manquillo (Groin) – Ruled Out
Nottingham Forest
Despite falling to defeat at the Emirates in their opening clash, Steve Cooper’s side battled right until the end and put Arsenal under immense pressure in the closing stages of the tie. They’re back in action on Friday evening at the City Ground, where they host newly-promoted Sheffield United.
- Omar Richards (Groin) – Ruled Out
- Wayne Hennessey (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Felipe (Knee) – Could feature vs Sheffield United
Sheffield United
Opening day defeat to Crystal Palace for the Blades, but they have a chance to bounce back straight away against Nottingham Forest on Friday evening at the City Ground.
- John Fleck (Calf) – Ruled Out
- Rhian Brewster (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Ismaila Coulibaly (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Jayden Bogle (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Rhys Norrington-Davies (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Daniel Jebbison (Groin) – Could feature vs Nottingham Forest
- Oli McBurnie (Ankle) – Could feature vs Nottingham Forest
Tottenham Hotspur
After playing out a 2-2 stalemate against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium in the opener, Ange Postecoglou will be looking to secure his first Premier League victory against Manchester United on Saturday.
- Ryan Sessegnon (Thigh) – Ruled Out
- Bryan Gil (Groin) – Ruled Out
- Rodrigo Bentancur (Knee) – Ruled Out
- Alfie Whiteman (Ankle) – Ruled Out
- Fraser Forster (Lower Back) – Could feature vs Manchester United
- Tanguy Ndombele (Fitness) – Could feature vs Manchester United
- Cristian Romero (Head) – Could feature vs Manchester United
West Ham United
The Hammers were held by Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium in their opening clash last weekend, and face a new look Chelsea side at home next up.
Fans will be delighted to hear though, that there are no current injuries or suspensions to report within David Moyes’ playing squad, therefore he will have a full list of players to choose from.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Gary O’Neil’s first game in charge of Wolves ended in defeat to Manchester United, however the clash was clouded in controversy. A late penalty appeal for the Midlands-club was waved off, to which O’Neil was booked for protesting what looked to be a clear spot-kick for his side.
They face Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton next time out, and like West Ham, have a full list of players to choose from as there are no current players reported to be injured or suspended within the squad.
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