DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news ahead of Gameweek 21.
Matheus Nunes missed both of Manchester City’s Gameweek 20 fixtures through illness and his availability for this weekend’s game against former club Wolves will only be determined after a late assessment — he’s considered a major doubt at this stage.
The Portuguese right-back ranks joint-seventh among defenders this season having earned 149 points.
Pep Guardiola confirmed that Marc Guehi will make his debut on Saturday but the England centre-back will not feature against Galatasaray in midweek as, like Antoine Semenyo, he is not yet registered for the Champions League.
Liam Rosenior described Cole Palmer as being in a “good place” after Friday’s training session but the midfielder will be properly assessed before a decision is made on his involvement against Crystal Palace.
Chelsea will definitely be without Dario Essugo, who is expected to be out for a month, while goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen may recover in time for Wednesday’s trip to Napoli.
As for the Eagles, Oliver Glasner asserted that Jean-Philippe Mateta will play this weekend despite transfer speculation.
Elsewhere, Eddie Howe is yet to decide whether Bruno Guimaraes will be risked against Aston Villa on Sunday.
Newcastle’s talisman, who features in 11.6% of teams and ranks third among all players right now, was forced off against PSV with an ankle injury.
Howe said: “We hope it is not serious. The extent of the injury is unknown. Speaking to him again, he is a guy we never rule out so we will give him every chance this weekend.”
Dan Burn may make the matchday squad having fully trained on Friday.
Andoni Iraola was not able to give a specific time frame for Marcus Tavernier’s recovery, simply telling reporters the midfielder would be out for “some time”.
Justin Kluivert, David Brooks, Julio Soler, Tyler Adams and Ben Gannon-Doak remain sidelined for Bournemouth.
Arne Slot told journalists that Federico Chiesa is “50-50” ahead of Liverpool’s visit to the Cherries.
Ibrahima Konate’s availability is still unclear following the passing of his father.
Mikel Arteta seemed relatively confident that Piero Hincapie and Riccardo Calafiori will be available for Sunday’s meeting with Manchester United but Dream Team bosses have been burned by the Arsenal gaffer before.
The Gunners did not incur any new injury concerns in Milan.
Fabian Hurzeler stated Yankuba Minteh is unable to play 90 minutes at present but the Brighton boss will be able to call upon Maxim De Cuyper.
Xavi Simons uploaded a photo of his swollen ankle after Tottenham’s win over Borussia Dortmund but the Dutch playmaker is believed to be available for Saturday’s trip to Burnley.
However, Lucas Bergvall has joined Spurs’ lengthy injury list while Joao Palhinha is still a doubt.
Jack Grealish is a long-term absentee for Everton having suffered a stress fracture in his foot but Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has a chance of featuring against Leeds on Monday night.
Gabriel Gudmundsson is a doubt for Daniel Farke’s side but Anton Stach is pushing for a swift return after he missed last weekend’s win over Fulham.
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ARSENAL
Injuries: Max Dowman, Piero Hincapie (doubt), Riccardo Calafiori (doubt)
Suspensions: None
ASTON VILLA
Injuries: Ross Barkley, Emi Martinez (doubt), Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn, Alysson
Suspensions: None
BOURNEMOUTH
Injuries: Will Dennis, Ben Gannon-Doak, Justin Kluivert, Tyler Adams, Enes Unal, David Brooks, Marcus Taverneir, Julio Soler
Suspensions: None
BRENTFORD
Injuries: Antoni Milambo, Josh Dasilva, Fabio Carvalho, Jordan Henderson (doubt)
Suspensions: None
BRIGHTON
Injuries: Adam Webster, Solly March, Stefanos Tzimas, Mats Wieffer
Suspensions: None
BURNLEY
Injuries: Connor Roberts, Jordan Beyer, Zeki Amdouni, Mike Tresor, Zian Flemming (doubt), Josh Cullen, Joe Worrall (doubt)
Suspensions: None
CHELSEA
Injuries: Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, Tosin Adarabioyo, Cole Palmer (doubt), Filip Jorgensen, Dario Essugo
Suspensions: Mykhailo Mudryk
CRYSTAL PALACE
Injuries: Caleb Kporha, Cheick Doucoure, Daichi Kamada, Daniel Munoz (doubt), Rio Cardines, Eddie Nketiah
Suspensions: None
EVERTON
Injuries: Jarrad Branthwaite, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (doubt), Carlos Alcaraz, Tim Iroegbunam, Jack Grealish
Suspensions: Michael Keane
FULHAM
Injuries: Rodrigo Muniz, Sasa Lukic, Emile Smith Rowe (doubt)
Suspensions: None
LEEDS
Injuries: Dan James, Gabriel Gudmundsson (doubt), Anton Stach (doubt), Jaka Bijol
Suspensions: None
LIVERPOOL
Injuries: Giovanni Leoni, Alexander Isak, Conor Bradley, Federico Chiesa (doubt)
Suspensions: None
MANCHESTER CITY
Injuries: Mateo Kovacic, John Stones, Oscar Bobb, Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias, Savinho, Nico Gonzalez, Matheus Nunes (doubt)
Suspensions: None
MANCHESTER UNITED
Injuries: Matthijs de Ligt, Joshua Zirkzee
Suspensions: None
NEWCASTLE
Injuries: William Osula, Emil Krafth, Tino Livaramento, Jamaal Lascelles, Dan Burn (doubt), Fabian Schar, Jacob Murphy, Bruno Guimaraes (doubt)
Suspensions: None
NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Injuries: Chris Wood, Igor Jesus (doubt), Murillo (doubt)
Suspensions: None
SUNDERLAND
Injuries: Aji Alese, Arthur Masuaku, Bertrand Traore
Suspensions: None
TOTTENHAM
Injuries: Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Mohammed Kudus, Richarlison, Lucas Bergvall, Rodrigo Bentancur, Joao Palhinha (doubt), Ben Davies
Suspensions: None
WEST HAM
Injuries: Lucas Paqueta, Lukasz Fabianski
Suspensions: None
WOLVES
Injuries: Leon Chiwome, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Toti Gomes, Tawanda Chirewa
Suspensions: None
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