DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news ahead of Gameweek 6 in one easy-to-digest dose.
As expected, Mikel Arteta kept his cards close to his chest when discussing the availability of goalkeeper David Raya.
Ray, 29, limped off against Manchester City last weekend and was ruled out of Arsenal’s Carabao Cup win over Bolton in midweek with a hamstring problem.
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David Raya is a doubt for ArsenalCredit: DREAM TEAM/GETTY
“We have to wait another 24 hours. We have to wait 24 hours to see if it looks good or not,” Arteta said at his press conference on Friday.
“It’s not about the risk. It’s about whether the player is fit and available or not. Once we have that clarity for Leicester, which is the main thing we’re thinking about at the moment, we’ll make a decision tomorrow.
“Yes, certainly [it’s fair to say he’s a doubt for tomorrow].”
Jurrien Timber and Ben White were also absent from the EFL Cup squad, but Arteta believes the pair will be fit and available for Saturday’s clash with Leicester.
Martin Odegaard, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Mikel Merino, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney all remain on the sidelines.
Leicester are without Jannik Vestergaard and Patson Daka, but apart from that, Steve Cooper has no new injury problems.
Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Rodri will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair his anterior cruciate ligament on Friday.
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Joao Pedro is very likely to miss this weekend’s clash against ChelseaCredit: GETTY
Manchester City will also be without Kevin de Bruyne with a minor groin problem, while Newcastle’s Eddie Howe said Alexander Isak is a doubt after not training all week with a toe problem.
Wolves are going through something of a defensive crisis with Yerson Mosquera likely to miss the rest of the campaign with a torn ACL. Toti Gomes is also doubtful.
There is better news for Arne Slott at Liverpool who will welcome back goalkeeper Alisson after he missed last week’s win over Bournemouth.
Chelsea’s injury list is down to just Reece James, who is still struggling with a hamstring injury. Midfielder Romeo Lavia is available for selection for the first time since the opening weekend and Malo Gusto is now available.
Joao Pedro is unlikely to feature, while Yasin Ayari and Brajan Gruda are available for the Seagulls.
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Morgan Gibbs-White has been suspended for one match following his red card against BrightonCredit: GETTY
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has said he will field the same squad for Wednesday’s Europa League draw with FC Twente.
That means forward Rasmus Hojlund could feature, but defenders Victor Lindelof, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw and Leny Yoro remain on the sidelines.
Meanwhile, Spurs will likely only be missing Richarlison and Wilson Odobert. Son Heung-min was forced off as Spurs opened their Europa League campaign with a 3-0 win at home to Qarabag on Thursday night.
“Sonny, I don’t think it’s that bad. He wants to train tomorrow. We’ll see how he is in training tomorrow and see what we do next.
“We have another day up our sleeve to give him another chance,” manager Ange Postecoglou said.
Edson Alvarez will not play against Brentford for West Ham who was sent off against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup, while Brentford’s Christian Norgaard will be assessed. Yoane Wissa will be out for a few months.
There is positive news for Sean Dyche and his Everton side, who welcome Crystal Palace to Goodison Park on Saturday with Vitalii Mykolenko and Jarrad Branthwaite returning to action.
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ARSENAL
Injuries: Martin Odegaard, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kieran Tierney, Mikel Merino (doubt), David Raya (doubt)
Suspensions: None
ASTON VILA
Injuries: Boubacar Kamara, Tyrone Mings, Jaden Philogene-Bidace, John McGinn, Matty Cash (doubtful), Diego Carlos (doubtful).
Suspensions: None
BOURNEMOUTH
Injuries: Tyler Adams
Suspensions: None
BRENTFORD
Injuries: Joshua Dasilva, Yoane Wissa, Rico Henry, Mathias Jensen, Aaron Hickey, Igor Thiago, Christian Norgaard (doubtful)
Suspensions: None
BRIGHTON
Injuries: Matthew O’Riley, James Milner, Solly March, Joao Pedro (doubtful)
Suspensions: None
CHELSEA
Injuries: Reece James, Omari Kellyman
Suspensions: None
CRYSTAL PALACE
Injuries: Chadi Riad, Christopher Richards, Cheick Doucoure, Rob Holding, Matheus Franca (doubtful)
Suspensions: None
EVERTON
Injuries: Youssef Chermiti, Armando Broja, Dele Alli, Seamus Coleman, Nathan Patterson (doubt), Idrissa Gana Gueye (doubt).
Suspensions: None
FULHAM
Injuries: Carlos Vinicius
Suspensions: None
IPSWICH
Injuries: Janoi Donacien, Harry Clarke (doubt)
Suspensions: None
LEICESTER
Injuries: Jakub Stolarczyk, Patson Daka, Jannik Vestergaard
Suspensions: None
LIVERPOOL
Injuries: Harvey Elliott
Suspensions: None
MANCHESTER CITY
Injuries: Nathan Ake, Oscar Bobb, Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri
Suspensions: None
MANCHESTER UNITED
Injuries: Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw
Suspensions: None
NEWCASTLE
Injuries: Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, Callum Wilson, Lewis Miley, Matt Targett, Alexander Isak (doubtful).
Suspensions: None
NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Injuries: Danilo, Ibrahim Sangare, Willy Boly (doubt)
Suspensions: Morgan Gibbs-White
SOUTHAMPTON
Injuries: Gavin Bazunu, Kamaldeen Sulemana, William Smallbone (doubtful)
Suspensions: Jack Stephens
TOTTENHAM
Injuries: Richarlison, Wilson Odobert, Heung-Min Son (doubt)
Suspensions: None
WEST HAM
Injuries: Niclas Fullkrug (doubt)
Suspensions: Edson Alvarez
WOLVES
Injuries: Yerson Mosquera, Boubacar Traore, Bastien Meupiyou, Enso Gonzalez, Saša Kalajdžić, Toti Gomes (doubt)
Suspensions: None
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