Football writer Ben Bloom has predicted the line-ups of Premier League clubs in action in Matchweek 32. More teams will be added throughout Friday as managers hold their pre-match press conferences.
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West Ham v Wolves predicted line-ups
West Ham: West Ham have a few unknowns for this Friday night encounter, with Crysencio Summerville, Jean-Clair Todibo and Callum Wilson all requiring late assessment. Nuno Espirito Santo has suggested he is “positive” the trio will be available. Star man Summerville has not featured for a month so may well return on the bench, if at all. Konstantinos Mavropanos is clear of concussion protocol, while Aaron Wan-Bissaka is belatedly back from international duty after missing the FA Cup defeat against Leeds.
Wolves: A win here could see Wolves move off the bottom of the table. Sam Johnstone and Matt Doherty are both out, but neither would have been likely starters. Rob Edwards’ side are unbeaten in three Premier League games so few changes appear necessary. Tolu Arokodare and Angel Gomes seem the most obvious alternatives if the manager does opt for a different line-up to the last one Wolves put out before the international break.
Arsenal v Bournemouth predicted line-ups
Arsenal: Riccardo Calafiori, Bukayo Saka, Jurrien Timber and Martin Odegaard did not train with the main squad on Thursday, but Mikel Arteta suggested at Friday’s press conference that “there have been changes” since then. Asked whether that quartet will be available this weekend, he replied: “I don’t know. Some of them.” That was not particularly helpful for predicted line-up purposes, but Arteta did confirm Eberechi Eze is fit to play, while Piero Hincapie is out.
Bournemouth: Justin Kluivert and Lewis Cook are Bournemouth’s only absentees, with Tyler Adams, Ben Gannon-Doak, Julio Soler, Alex Jimenez and Eli Junior Kroupi all recovering from issues over the international break. Kroupi scored off the bench last time out and could well be battling Amine Adli for a place in the starting XI.
Burnley v Brighton predicted line-ups
Burnley: Burnley will be without two men who started their last match at Fulham, with Hannibal Mejbri injured and Josh Laurent suspended. Scott Parker must decide whether to continue with a back four or revert to the three he has often used this season. If he opts for the latter then one of Joe Worrall or Axel Tuanzebe could be recalled.
Brighton: Brighton will need to replace the suspended Lewis Dunk, with Olivier Boscagli the most likely candidate to do so. James Milner continues to keep Yasin Ayari and Carlos Baleba out of the team, and will hope to retain his spot. Jack Hinshelwood is available after withdrawing from England U21 duty with a minor knee issue. Assuming Hinshelwood starts, that could leave Yankuba Minteh and Kaoru Mitoma fighting for one spot unless Diego Gomez is benched for this last match before the accumulated yellow card tally resets; the Paraguayan is one booking away from a two-game ban.
Liverpool v Fulham predicted line-ups
Liverpool: Giorgi Mamardashvili will again deputise in goal for the injured Alisson. Mohamed Salah will be hoping for a recall after he was an unused substitute for the midweek UEFA Champions League defeat at Paris Saint-Germain, but one of him, Cody Gakpo and Florian Wirtz could miss out. Arne Slot did suggest he was “worried” about Jeremie Frimpong’s ability to play again so soon after the PSG game, which could mean a right-back return for Dominik Szoboszlai. Andy Robertson and Curtis Jones offer rotation options.
Fulham: Kenny Tete has been ruled out, which should see Timothy Castagne continue at right-back, while Calvin Bassey has been passed fit after missing the international break with a back issue. Further up the pitch, Marco Silva has a number of head-to-heads to choose between: Joshua King or Emile Smith Rowe, Oscar Bobb or Samuel Chukwueze, and Raul Jimenez or Rodrigo Muniz.
Crystal Palace v Newcastle predicted line-ups
Crystal Palace: Oliver Glasner must be tempted to make minimal changes to the team that beat Fiorentina in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. Jean-Philippe Mateta scored in that win, but Jorgen Strand Larsen returns from suspension here and will expect to lead the line again. Yeremy Pino caught the eye off the bench so could earn a start, especially with Evann Guessand seemingly in discomfort when he departed. Adam Wharton started after recovering from the groin injury he picked up during the international break, but it remains to be seen whether he can play two games in quick succession. Will Hughes and Jefferson Lerma are alternatives.
Newcastle: Newcastle will be without Bruno Guimaraes and Fabian Schar for this match, but Lewis Miley is available again and Sven Botman is expected to play wearing a mask following a facial fracture against Sunderland. Nick Woltemade could feature behind a central striker as he has done of late, with Anthony Gordon scoring when leading the line in Newcastle’s last three Premier League games.
Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa predicted line-ups
Nottingham Forest: Vitor Pereira clearly had an eye on the quest for Premier League survival when he made nine changes for Thursday’s UEFA Europa League draw at Porto. Expect him to return to full strength here. It would be a shock if Chris Wood starts again, having played for the first time after almost six months out in midweek. Elliot Anderson was suspended for the Porto trip, but will return alongside various others who were rested. The same XI that beat Tottenham before the international break seems highly likely.
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Sunderland v Spurs predicted line-ups
Sunderland: In name-checking his long-term absentees, plus Dan Ballard – all of whom remain out – Regis Le Bris implied that Robin Roefs will be fine to return in goal after missing Sunderland’s last three Premier League games. There are multiple options available along the back line, while Chris Rigg and Chemsdine Talbi could be fighting for one spot higher up the pitch.
Spurs: Roberto De Zerbi will be without Guglielmo Vicario for his first game in charge, with Antonin Kinsky set to start in goal. Spurs’ various longer-term absentees remain unavailable, including Mohammed Kudus, who may now require surgery. De Zerbi did not mention Pape Matar Sarr or Mathys Tel in his pre-match press conference after both players experienced injury issues during the international break. The new manager has a number of attacking options at his disposal, and may seek a way to start both Richarlison and Dominic Solanke.
Chelsea v Man City predicted line-ups
Chelsea: Liam Rosenior has confirmed Enzo Fernandez will be unavailable for selection due to a club-imposed suspension. Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill and Jamie Gittens are also out due to injury. Romeo Lavia has started the last two games, but will battle with Andrey Santos and Moises Caicedo for two central midfield spots. Fernandez’s absence suggests the same front four that started against Port Vale last weekend, unless Alejandro Garnacho can force his way in.
Man City: Ruben Dias has joined Josko Gvardiol on City’s list of absentees, while John Stones appears unlikely to play given Pep Guardiola said the Englishman would “maybe do partial training” on Friday. City were largely unchanged when beating Arsenal and Liverpool in their last two cup outings, and Pep Guardiola could well keep things broadly the same here. Jeremy Doku has not started a league game since January, but may do so here at the expense of Phil Foden or Omar Marmoush.
Man Utd v Leeds predicted line-ups
Man Utd: Michael Carrick faces a defensive headache, with Harry Maguire suspended after seeing red last time out. Lisandro Martinez is back in training, but has not played since February, leaving Carrick to decide between him, Ayden Heaven or asking the likes of Noussair Mazraoui or Luke Shaw to shift from their regular positions to centre-back. Further up the pitch, the perennial Amad Diallo or Benjamin Sesko dilemma remains, although Sesko and Bryan Mbeumo both withdrew from international duty so Mason Mount could also come into the equation.