Premier League Weekend Preview: Injury Updates, Predicted Lineups & Fantasy Football Tips

Comprehensive guide to Premier League weekend action including injury updates, predicted XIs, and fantasy football insights for all matchups.

Premier League Weekend Team News & Analysis

The Premier League returns with another exciting weekend of matches. Here's everything you need to know about team news, injuries, and predicted lineups for all fixtures.

Key Weekend Matchups

Everton vs Arsenal (Saturday 12:30 GMT)

Everton Concerns:

  • Dominic Calvert-Lewin (hamstring) doubtful
  • Dwight McNeil facing late fitness test

Arsenal Absences:

  • Gabriel Jesus ruled out until October
  • Ben White fitness being monitored

Tactical Preview:

  • Everton likely to play compact 4-2-3-1
  • Arsenal may rotate with UCL fixture next week

Manchester Derby (Sunday 16:30 GMT)

United Issues:

  • Lisandro Martínez long-term absentee
  • Kobbie Mainoo facing late fitness test

City Missing:

  • Erling Haaland out until May
  • Rodri major midfield absence

Key Battle:

  • Bruno Fernandes vs Kevin De Bruyne in midfield

Fantasy Football Tips

Must-Have Players:

  1. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
  2. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
  3. Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

Differential Picks:

  • Iliman Ndiaye (Everton)
  • Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)

Complete Injury List

By Position Analysis:

Goalkeepers:

  • Alisson Becker (Liverpool) - 50%
  • Jason Steele (Brighton) - Out

Defenders:

  • Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) - Out
  • Rico Henry (Brentford) - Doubtful

Midfielders:

  • Rodri (Man City) - Long-term
  • Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) - 50%

Forwards:

  • Erling Haaland (Man City) - Out
  • Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) - Out

Predicted XIs for All Matches

Saturday Fixtures:

  1. Everton vs Arsenal
  2. Crystal Palace vs Brighton
  3. West Ham vs Bournemouth

Sunday Marquee Matches:

  1. Tottenham vs Southampton
  2. Manchester Derby
  3. Brentford vs Chelsea

Monday Night Football:

  • Leicester vs Newcastle

All lineups are based on latest training reports and subject to change. Bench options should be monitored for last-minute rotations.

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