Premier League Weekend Preview: Injury Updates, Lineup Predictions, and Fantasy Football Insights

Get the latest Premier League injury updates, predicted lineups, and fantasy football tips for the upcoming weekend fixtures.

Premier League Weekend Preview

As the Premier League gears up for another exciting weekend, teams are battling not just on the pitch but also with injuries and suspensions. Here’s a comprehensive look at the latest injury news, predicted lineups, and fantasy football insights to help you stay ahead.

Key Fixtures and Team News

Everton vs West Ham United

  • Everton: Jordan Pickford is expected to start in goal, with Beto leading the attack. Dominic Calvert-Lewin remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.
  • West Ham: Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus are set to spearhead the attack, but Michail Antonio is out with a leg injury.

Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion

  • Manchester City: Erling Haaland is fit and ready to lead the line, but Rodri is out with a knee injury.
  • Brighton: Kaoru Mitoma and João Pedro are key players, but Lewis Dunk is a doubt with a rib injury.

Arsenal vs Chelsea

  • Arsenal: Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard are expected to start, but Bukayo Saka is out with a hamstring injury.
  • Chelsea: Christopher Nkunku and Cole Palmer are set to feature, but Nicolas Jackson is out with a hamstring issue.

Fantasy Football Tips

  • Must-Have Players: Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Jarrod Bowen (West Ham), and Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) are top picks for this weekend.
  • Injury Concerns: Keep an eye on players like Bukayo Saka and Rodri, who are out, and consider alternatives in your fantasy lineup.

Predicted Lineups

Everton: Pickford; Mykolenko, Branthwaite, Tarkowski, O'Brien; Garner, Gueye; Harrison, Doucouré, Lindstrom; Beto.

West Ham: Areola; Cresswell, Kilman, Todibo; Scarles, Álvarez, Soucek, Ward-Prowse, Wan-Bissaka; Bowen, Kudus.

Manchester City: Ederson; Gvardiol, Dias, Khusanov, Lewis; Gonzalez; Doku, Foden, Silva, Marmoush; Haaland.

Brighton: Verbruggen; Estupiñán, van Hecke, Webster, Lamptey; Baleba, Hinshelwood; Mitoma, Rutter, Minteh; Pedro.

Arsenal: Raya; Calafiori, Gabriel, Saliba, Timber; Ødegaard, Rice, Partey; Trossard, Merino, Martinelli.

Chelsea: Sánchez; Cucurella, Colwill, Fofana, James; Caicedo, Fernández; Nkunku, Palmer, Sancho; Neto.

Stay tuned for more updates and make sure to adjust your fantasy teams accordingly!

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