DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news ahead of Gameweek 9.
The most relevant update of the Friday press conferences came from Mikel Arteta, who revealed that Gabriel has not been able to train since he was substituted against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night.
Arsenal’s No6 is the most popular recruit ahead of Gameweek 9 at the time of writing.
Speaking on the in-form defender ahead of the Gunners’ meeting with Crystal Palace, Arteta said: “Let’s see how he evolves in the next 24 hours, whether he’s available or not for the weekend.”
As for the Eagles, Oliver Glasner expects to have the same squad available from Thursday’s shock defeat to AEK Larnaca in the Conference League.
Jeremie Frimpong has been ruled out of Liverpool’s trip to Brentford on Saturday night after he was forced off in Frankfurt with what appeared to be a hamstring injury.
Both Alexander Isak and Ryan Gravenberch have “a chance” of featuring at the Gtech but the pair are considered doubts at this stage.
Liam Delap hasn’t played for Chelsea since August but the ex-Ipswich striker has resumed training and may get some midweek minutes against Wolves in the Carabao Cup.
Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez shook off their injury issues during Gameweek 8.
Malo Gusto is set to serve a one-game suspension after he was shown two yellow cards at Nottingham Forest last weekend.
Evanilson is targeting a return in Gameweek 10 which means teenage forward Eli Kroupi, who scored a brace last time out, is likely to lead the line again for Bournemouth at home to Nottingham Forest.
David Brooks is back in contention for the Cherries having returned to training.
Eddie Howe described Sandro Tonali as “touch and go” for Newcastle’s home game against Fulham on Saturday.
Marco Silva confirmed to reporters that centre-back Joachim Andersen has a muscle injury and will not travel to St James’ Park.
A late decision will be made on Harry Wilson.
Nico Gonzalez has “something with his feet” and is a doubt for Manchester City while Adbukodir Khusanov and Rodri remain sidelined.
Ruben Amorim named Harry Maguire and Mason Mount when discussing minor issues incurred during the week but was quick to clarify he has no serious concerns.
Thomas Frank told journalists that Cristian Romero’s injury is “not a longer one” after the Argentine defender was spotted doing partial training but the Spurs head coach did not offer a time frame for his return.
However, Destiny Udogie is yet to rejoin the group while Dominic Solanke continues individual work — the latter hasn’t featured since Gameweek 2.
Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite has undergone surgery following a setback during recovery and will therefore be sidelined for a little while longer.
Jack Grealish is available again having not been eligible to face his parent club last weekend.
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ARSENAL
Injuries: Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Noni Madueke, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel (doubt)
Suspensions: None
ASTON VILLA
Injuries: Youri Tielemans, Lucas Digne (doubt), Andres Garcia
Suspensions: None
BOURNEMOUTH
Injuries: Enes Unal, Evanilson
Suspensions: None
BRENTFORD
Injuries: Edmond-Paris Maghoma (doubt), Antoni Milambo
Suspensions: None
BRIGHTON
Injuries: Adam Webster, Solly March, Jack Hinshelwood, Joel Veltman (doubt), Kaoru Mitoma (doubt), Brajan Gruda (doubt)
Suspensions: None
BURNLEY
Injuries: Connor Roberts, Jordan Beyer, Zeki Amdouni
Suspensions: None
CHELSEA
Injuries: Liam Delap, Levi Colwill, Cole Palmer, Dario Essugo, Benoit Badashile
Suspensions: Mykhailo Mudryk, Malo Gusto
CRYSTAL PALACE
Injuries: Chadi Riad, Cheick Doucoure, Caleb Kporha
Suspensions: None
EVERTON
Injuries: Jarrad Branthwaite, Nathan Patterson
Suspensions: None
FULHAM
Injuries: Rodrigo Muniz, Antonee Robinson, Sasa Lukic (doubt), Samuel Chukwueze, Joachim Andersen, Harry Wilson (doubt)
Suspensions: None
LEEDS
Injuries: Willy Gnonto, Noah Okafor (doubt), Ethan Ampadu (doubt), Pascal Struijk (doubt)
Suspensions: None
LIVERPOOL
Injuries: Giovanni Leoni, Alisson, Alexander Isak (doubt), Ryan Gravenberch (doubt), Jeremie Frimpong
Suspensions: None
MANCHESTER CITY
Injuries: Rodri, Abdukodir Khusanov, Nico Gonzalez (doubt)
Suspensions: None
MANCHESTER UNITED
Injuries: Lisandro Martinez
Suspensions: None
NEWCASTLE
Injuries: Yoane Wissa, Tino Livramento, Lewis Hall, Sandro Tonali (doubt)
Suspensions: None
NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Injuries: Ola Aina, Chris Wood (doubt), Dilane Bakwa, Oleksandr Zinchenko (doubt)
Suspensions: None
SUNDERLAND
Injuries: Leo Hjelde, Romaine Mundle, Dennis Cirkin, Aje Alese, Habib Diarra, Omar Alderete
Suspensions: None
TOTTENHAM
Injuries: Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Radu Dragusin, Kota Takai (doubt), Yves Bissouma, Ben Davies, Dominic Solanke, Cristian Romero, Wilson Odobert (doubt), Destiny Udogie (doubt)
Suspensions: None
WEST HAM
Injuries: George Earthy, Niclas Fullkrug, Kostas Mavropanos
Suspensions: None
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Injuries: Leon Chiwome
Suspensions: None
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