DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news ahead of Gameweek 6.
Having caused a stir earlier in the week by casting doubt on Erling Haaland’s availability, Pep Guardiola put minds at ease today by declaring his star striker “ready” to face Burnley this weekend.
Dream Team’s most popular player is said to be hampered by a back issue but it will not keep him from being unleashed on the Clarets, with a trip to Monaco to follow in midweek.
Omar Marmoush, Rayan Cherki, Abdukodir Khusanov and Rayan Ait-Nouri remain sidelined for Manchester City while Mateo Kovacic is a “maybe”.
Elsewhere, Noni Madueke is expected to be out for as long as eight weeks having suffered a knee injury last time out, although Arsenal are yet to communicate a timeline officially.
Martin Odegaard will rejoin the group ahead of the Gunners’ trip to Newcastle.
Anthony Gordon is back in contention for the hosts after his suspension but Fabian Schar remains a doubt.
Chelsea have made the decision to rest Cole Palmer until after the international break in hope of the midfielder regaining 100% fitness.
The England star has been dogged by a groin injury since the summer.
Centre-backs Tosin Adarabioyo (calf) and Wesley Fofana (concussion) will not feature against Brighton but Moises Caicedo and Joao Pedro are set to play through minor issues.
The latter is currently the most transferred-out player ahead of Gameweek 6.
Robert Sanchez served his one-game suspension in midweek and is therefore available for selection again following his red card at Old Trafford last Saturday.
Maxim De Cuyper will return for the Seagulls and there are no concerns over Mats Wieffer, Brajan Gruda or Yakuba Minteh as the trio were merely rested in midweek.
Hugo Ekitike is suspended for Liverpool’s trip to Crystal Palace having been shown a yellow card for taking his shirt off against Southampton in the Carabao Cup — the Frenchman will be involved against Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Alexander Isak is expected to lead the line at Selhurst Park but Arne Slot told reporters: “He is able to play minutes. 90 is still dependent on the pace and intensity of the game.”
Young defender Giovanni Leoni tore his ACL against Saints and will miss the remainder of the season.
As for the Eagles, Oliver Glasner believes both Ismaila Sarr and Yeremy Pino are “ready to start” if required.
Pape Sarr’s absence against Doncaster was a “minor precaution” and Spurs boss Thomas Frank revealed that the Senegal midfielder has a “good chance” of facing Wolves on Saturday night.
Nikola Milenkovic was withdrawn with cramp against Real Betis but Douglas Luiz’s issue may be more serious — the latter’s hamstring will be assessed ahead of Sunderland’s visit to the City Ground.
As for the Black Cats, full-back Reinildo begins a three-match suspension having been dismissed against Aston Villa.
Habib Diarra has successfully undergone groin surgery and will be unavailable until at least December.
West Ham will be without Aaron Wan-Bissaka against Everton on Monday night due to a stomach problem.
Manchester United will not be able to call on Noussair Mazraoui until after the international break but Diogo Dalot is likely to return this weekend.
Amad Diallo will not travel to Brentford due to a family bereavement.
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ARSENAL
Injuries: Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Noni Madueke, Piero Hincapie, Martin Odegaard (doubt)
Suspensions: None
ASTON VILLA
Injuries: Amadou Onana, Youri Tielemans, Andres Garcia, Ross Barkley (doubt)
Suspensions: None
BOURNEMOUTH
Injuries: Enes Unal, Adam Smith, Lewis Cook (doubt)
Suspensions: None
BRENTFORD
Injuries: Gustavo Nunes, Edmond-Paris Maghoma
Suspensions: None
BRIGHTON
Injuries: Adam Webster, Solly March, Jack Hinshelwood
Suspensions: None
BURNLEY
Injuries: Connor Roberts, Jordan Beyer, Zeki Amdouni, Jacob Brrun Larsen (doubt)
Suspensions: None
CHELSEA
Injuries: Liam Delap, Benoit Badashile (doubt), Romeo Lavia (doubt), Cole Palmer, Dario Essugo, Tosin Adarabioyo, Wesley Fofana
Suspensions: Mykhailo Mudryk
CRYSTAL PALACE
Injuries: Chadi Riad, Cheick Doucoure, Walter Benitez (doubt) Caleb Kporha
Suspensions: None
EVERTON
Injuries: Jarrad Branthwaite, Merlin Rohl (doubt)
Suspensions: None
FULHAM
Injuries: Kevin (doubt)
Suspensions: None
LEEDS
Injuries: Lucas Perri, Dan James (doubt), Willy Gnonto
Suspensions: None
LIVERPOOL
Injuries: Giovanni Leoni
Suspensions: Hugo Ekitike
MANCHESTER CITY
Injuries: Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Omar Marmoush, Mateo Kovacic (doubt), Abdukodir Khusanov
Suspensions: None
MANCHESTER UNITED
Injuries: Lisandro Martinez, Noussair Mazraoui
Suspensions: Casemiro
NEWCASTLE
Injuries: Jacob Ramsey, Yoane Wissa, Fabian Schar (doubt)
Suspensions: None
NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Injuries: Ola Aina, Douglas Luiz (doubt), Murillo (doubt)
Suspensions: None
SUNDERLAND
Injuries: Leo Hjelde, Romaine Mundle, Dennis Cirkin, Aje Alese, Habib Diarra
Suspensions: Reinildo
TOTTENHAM
Injuries: Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Radu Dragusin, Kota Takai (doubt), Ben Davies (doubt), Yves Bissouma, Dominic Solanke, Randal Kolo Muani
Suspensions: None
WEST HAM
Injuries: Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Suspensions: Tomas Soucek
WOLVES
Injuries: Leon Chiwome, Andre (doubt)
Suspensions: None
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