{"id":884221,"date":"2026-01-11T07:21:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T13:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/11\/premier-league-gw16-injury-news-team-news-absentees-and-doubts-for-every-club\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T07:21:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T13:21:14","slug":"premier-league-gw16-injury-news-team-news-absentees-and-doubts-for-every-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/11\/premier-league-gw16-injury-news-team-news-absentees-and-doubts-for-every-club\/","title":{"rendered":"Premier League GW16: Injury news, team news, absentees and doubts for every club"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Premier League leaders Arsenal will be bidding to return to winning ways in England’s top flight when they welcome basement side Wolverhampton Wanderers<\/a> to North London on Saturday night.<\/p>\n

There are four games on Saturday in gameweek 16 of the 2025-26 Premier League, including Liverpool<\/a> at home to Brighton & Hove Albion.<\/p>\n

There are five matches on Sunday, meanwhile, including the\u00a0Tyne\u2013Wear derby between Sunderland<\/a> and Newcastle United<\/a> at the Stadium of Light.<\/p>\n

The latest round of matches will come to an end at Old Trafford on Monday night, as a revitalised Manchester United<\/a> welcome Bournemouth<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here, Sports Mole<\/strong> rounds up all of the injury news, team news, doubts and absentees for every club ahead of the 16th set of fixtures in England’s top flight, as the Premier League table<\/a><\/strong> starts to take shape.<\/p>\n

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CHELSEA<\/a> VS. EVERTON<\/a> (Saturday, 3pm)<\/h2>\n
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\u00a9 Imago \/ Sportsphoto<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

CHELSEA<\/h3>\n

Out:\u00a0<\/strong>Mykhaylo Mudryk (suspended), Levi Colwill (knee), Dario Essugo (thigh), Romeo Lavia (thigh), Liam Delap (shoulder)<\/p>\n

Doubtful: <\/strong>None<\/p>\n

EVERTON<\/h3>\n

Out:\u00a0<\/strong>Jarrad Branthwaite (hamstring),\u00a0Nathan Patterson (foot),\u00a0Merlin Rohl (hernia), Seamus Coleman (thigh)<\/p>\n

Doubtful:<\/strong>\u00a0Thierno Barry (shoulder)<\/p>\n

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LIVERPOOL<\/a> VS. BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION (Saturday, 3pm)<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n

\u00a9 Imago<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

LIVERPOOL<\/h3>\n

Out: <\/strong>Giovanni Leoni (knee), Jeremie Frimpong (muscle), Cody Gakpo (unspecified),\u00a0Conor Bradley (suspended),\u00a0Wataru Endo (knock)<\/p>\n

Doubtful:\u00a0<\/strong>Alexander Isak (knock), Mohamed Salah (personal)<\/p>\n

BRIGHTON<\/h3>\n

Out:\u00a0<\/strong>Solly March (knee), Adam Webster (knee), Stefanos Tzimas (knee)<\/p>\n

Doubtful: <\/strong>None<\/p>\n

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BURNLEY<\/a> VS. FULHAM<\/a> (Saturday, 5.30pm)<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n

\u00a9 Imago<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

BURNLEY<\/h3>\n

Out:<\/strong>\u00a0Zeki Amdouni (knee), Jordan Beyer (knee),\u00a0Connor Roberts (unspecified),\u00a0Bashir Humphreys (fitness),\u00a0Hannibal Mejbri (suspended), Lucas Pires (suspended), Kyle Walker (suspended),\u00a0Axel Tuanzebe (muscle)<\/p>\n

Doubtful: <\/strong>None<\/p>\n

FULHAM<\/h3>\n

Out:\u00a0<\/strong>Rodrigo Muniz (thigh), Ryan Sessegnon (thigh)<\/p>\n

Doubtful<\/strong>: Antonee Robinson (knee)<\/p>\n

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ARSENAL VS. WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS (Saturday, 8pm)<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n

\u00a9 Imago<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

ARSENAL<\/h3>\n

Out:\u00a0<\/strong>Gabriel Magalhaes (thigh),\u00a0Kai Havertz (knee),\u00a0Cristhian Mosquera (ankle),\u00a0Riccardo Calafiori (suspended), Jurrien Timber (knock), Max Dowman (ankle)<\/p>\n

Doubtful: <\/strong>Leandro Trossard (calf), William Saliba (knock), Declan Rice (illness)<\/p>\n

WOLVES<\/h3>\n

Out:\u00a0<\/strong>Leon Chiwone (knee), Rodrigo Gomes (groin), Dan Bentley (ankle), Marshall Munetsi (calf),\u00a0Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (hamstring)<\/p>\n

Doubtful: <\/strong>None<\/p>\n

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CRYSTAL PALACE<\/a> VS. MANCHESTER CITY<\/a> (Sunday, 2pm)<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n

\u00a9 Imago \/ Gribaudi\/ImagePhoto<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

CRYSTAL PALACE<\/h3>\n

Out:\u00a0<\/strong>Cheick Doucoure (knee),\u00a0Chadi Riad (knee),\u00a0Rio Cardines (groin), Caleb Kporha (back),\u00a0Daniel Munoz (knee),\u00a0Jaydee Canvot (illness)<\/p>\n

Doubtful: <\/strong>Ismaila Sarr (ankle),\u00a0Jean-Philippe Mateta (knee)<\/p>\n

MAN CITY<\/h3>\n

Out: <\/strong>Mateo Kovacic (ankle), Rodri (fitness), John Stones (unspecified)<\/p>\n

Doubtful:<\/strong>\u00a0None<\/p>\n

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SUNDERLAND VS. NEWCASTLE UNITED (Sunday, 2pm)<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n

\u00a9 Imago \/ Sportsphoto<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

SUNDERLAND<\/h3>\n

Out: <\/strong>Habib Diarra (groin), Luke O’Nien (suspended)<\/p>\n

Doubtful:<\/strong>\u00a0None<\/p>\n

NEWCASTLE<\/h3>\n

Out:\u00a0<\/strong>Kieran Trippier (thigh),\u00a0William Osula (ankle), Nick Pope (groin)<\/p>\n

Doubtful:<\/strong>\u00a0Sven Botman (back), Emil Krafth (knee),\u00a0Joelinton (groin)<\/p>\n

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NOTTINGHAM FOREST<\/a> VS. TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR<\/a> (Sunday, 2pm)<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n

\u00a9 Imago<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

NOTTINGHAM FOREST<\/h3>\n

Out:\u00a0<\/strong>Ola Aina (muscle), Douglas Luiz (thigh), Angus Gunn (knee), Taiwo Awoniyi (stomach), Ryan Yates (hamstring),\u00a0Chris Wood (knee)<\/p>\n

Doubtful: <\/strong>Matz Sels (groin)<\/p>\n

TOTTENHAM<\/h3>\n

Out:\u00a0<\/strong>James Maddison (knee), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Yves Bissouma (suspended), Dominic Solanke (ankle), Destiny Udogie (thigh),\u00a0Radu Dragusin (knee)<\/p>\n

Doubtful:<\/strong>\u00a0Kota Takai (ankle), Brennan Johnson (knock)<\/p>\n

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WEST HAM UNITED<\/a> VS. ASTON VILLA<\/a> (Sunday, 2pm)<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n

\u00a9 Imago<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

WEST HAM<\/h3>\n

Out:<\/strong>\u00a0None<\/p>\n

Doubtful:<\/strong>\u00a0Lukasz Fabianski (back)<\/p>\n

ASTON VILLA<\/h3>\n

Out:\u00a0<\/strong>Tyrone Mings (hamstring), Ross Barkley (knee)<\/p>\n

Doubtful: <\/strong>None<\/p>\n

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BRENTFORD<\/a> VS. LEEDS UNITED<\/a> (Sunday, 4.30pm)<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n

\u00a9 Imago<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

BRENTFORD<\/h3>\n

Out:<\/b> Antoni Milambo (knee),\u00a0Josh Dasilva (knee),\u00a0Fabio Carvalho (knee), Kevin Schade (suspended), Reiss Nelson (knock)<\/p>\n

Doubtful: <\/strong>None<\/p>\n

LEEDS<\/h3>\n

Out:<\/strong>\u00a0Daniel James (thigh),\u00a0Sean Longstaff (calf),\u00a0Lukas Nmecha (calf)<\/p>\n

Doubtful: <\/strong>None<\/p>\n

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MANCHESTER UNITED VS. BOURNEMOUTH (Monday, 8pm)<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n

\u00a9 Imago \/ Action Plus<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

MAN UNITED<\/h3>\n

Out:\u00a0<\/strong>Harry Maguire (thigh), Matthijs de Ligt (back)<\/p>\n

Doubtful:<\/strong>\u00a0Benjamin Sesko (illness\/knee)<\/p>\n

BOURNEMOUTH<\/h3>\n

Out: <\/strong>Ben Doak (thigh), Ryan Christie (knee), Lewis Cook (suspended),\u00a0Veljko Milosavljevic (knee)<\/p>\n

Doubtful:<\/strong>\u00a0Marcos Senesi (thigh)<\/p>\n

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PREMIER LEAGUE GAMEWEEK 16: TEAM NEWS BY CLUB<\/h2>\n

ARSENAL (vs. Wolves)<\/h3>\n

Out:\u00a0<\/strong>Gabriel Magalhaes (thigh),\u00a0Kai Havertz (knee),\u00a0Cristhian Mosquera (ankle),\u00a0Riccardo Calafiori (suspended), Jurrien Timber (knock), Max Dowman (ankle)<\/p>\n

Doubtful: <\/strong>Leandro Trossard (calf), William Saliba (knock), Declan Rice (illness)<\/p>\n

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ASTON VILLA (vs. West Ham)<\/h3>\n

Out:\u00a0<\/strong>Tyrone Mings (hamstring), Ross Barkley (knee)<\/p>\n

Doubtful: <\/strong>None<\/p>\n

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BOURNEMOUTH (vs. Man United)<\/h3>\n

Out: <\/strong>Ben Doak (thigh), Ryan Christie (knee), Lewis Cook (suspended),\u00a0Veljko Milosavljevic (knee)<\/p>\n

Doubtful:<\/strong>\u00a0Marcos Senesi (thigh)<\/p>\n

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BRENTFORD (vs. Leeds)<\/h3>\n

Out:<\/b> Antoni Milambo (knee),\u00a0Josh Dasilva (knee),\u00a0Fabio Carvalho (knee), Kevin Schade (suspended), Reiss Nelson (knock)<\/p>\n

Doubtful: <\/strong>None<\/p>\n

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BRIGHTON (vs. Liverpool)<\/h3>\n

Out:\u00a0<\/strong>Solly March (knee), Adam Webster (knee), Stefanos Tzimas (knee)<\/p>\n

Doubtful: <\/strong>None<\/p>\n

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BURNLEY (vs. Fulham)<\/h3>\n

Out:<\/strong>\u00a0Zeki Amdouni (knee), Jordan Beyer (knee),\u00a0Connor Roberts (unspecified),\u00a0Bashir Humphreys (fitness),\u00a0Hannibal Mejbri (suspended), Lucas Pires (suspended), Kyle Walker (suspended),\u00a0Axel Tuanzebe (muscle)<\/p>\n

Doubtful: <\/strong>None<\/p>\n

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CHELSEA (vs. Everton)<\/h3>\n

Out:\u00a0<\/strong>Mykhaylo Mudryk (suspended), Levi Colwill (knee), Dario Essugo (thigh), Romeo Lavia (thigh), Liam Delap (shoulder)<\/p>\n

Doubtful: <\/strong>None<\/p>\n

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CRYSTAL PALACE (vs. Man City)<\/h3>\n

Out:\u00a0<\/strong>Cheick Doucoure (knee),\u00a0Chadi Riad (knee),\u00a0Rio Cardines (groin), Caleb Kporha (back),\u00a0Daniel Munoz (knee),\u00a0Jaydee Canvot (illness)<\/p>\n

Doubtful: <\/strong>Ismaila Sarr (ankle),\u00a0Jean-Philippe Mateta (knee)<\/p>\n

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EVERTON (vs. Chelsea)<\/h3>\n

Out:\u00a0<\/strong>Jarrad Branthwaite (hamstring),\u00a0Nathan Patterson (foot),\u00a0Merlin Rohl (hernia), Seamus Coleman (thigh)<\/p>\n

Doubtful:<\/strong>\u00a0Thierno Barry (shoulder)<\/p>\n

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FULHAM (vs. Burnley)<\/h3>\n

Out:\u00a0<\/strong>Rodrigo Muniz (thigh), Ryan Sessegnon (thigh)<\/p>\n

Doubtful<\/strong>: Antonee Robinson (knee)<\/p>\n

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LEEDS (vs. Brentford)<\/h3>\n

Out:<\/strong>\u00a0Daniel James (thigh),\u00a0Sean Longstaff (calf),\u00a0Lukas Nmecha (calf)<\/p>\n

Doubtful: <\/strong>None<\/p>\n

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LIVERPOOL (vs. Brighton)<\/h3>\n

Out: <\/strong>Giovanni Leoni (knee), Jeremie Frimpong (muscle), Cody Gakpo (unspecified),\u00a0Conor Bradley (suspended),\u00a0Wataru Endo (knock)<\/p>\n

Doubtful:\u00a0<\/strong>Alexander Isak (knock), Mohamed Salah (personal)<\/p>\n

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MANCHESTER CITY (vs. Palace)<\/h3>\n

Out: <\/strong>Mateo Kovacic (ankle), Rodri (fitness), John Stones (unspecified)<\/p>\n

Doubtful:<\/strong>\u00a0None<\/p>\n

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MANCHESTER UNITED (vs. Bournemouth)<\/h3>\n

Out:\u00a0<\/strong>Harry Maguire (thigh), Matthijs de Ligt (back)<\/p>\n

Doubtful:<\/strong>\u00a0Benjamin Sesko (illness)<\/p>\n

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NEWCASTLE UNITED (vs. Sunderland)<\/h3>\n

Out:\u00a0<\/strong>Kieran Trippier (thigh),\u00a0William Osula (ankle), Nick Pope (groin)<\/p>\n

Doubtful:<\/strong>\u00a0Sven Botman (back), Emil Krafth (knee), Joelinton (groin)<\/p>\n

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NOTTINGHAM FOREST (vs. Tottenham)<\/h3>\n

Out:\u00a0<\/strong>Ola Aina (muscle), Douglas Luiz (thigh), Angus Gunn (knee), Taiwo Awoniyi (stomach), Ryan Yates (hamstring),\u00a0Chris Wood (knee)<\/p>\n

Doubtful: <\/strong>Matz Sels (groin)<\/p>\n

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SUNDERLAND (vs. Newcastle)<\/h3>\n

Out: <\/strong>Habib Diarra (groin), Luke O’Nien (suspended)<\/p>\n

Doubtful:<\/strong>\u00a0None<\/p>\n

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TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR (vs. Forest)<\/h3>\n

Out:\u00a0<\/strong>James Maddison (knee), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Yves Bissouma (suspended), Dominic Solanke (ankle), Destiny Udogie (thigh),\u00a0Radu Dragusin (knee)<\/p>\n

Doubtful:<\/strong>\u00a0Kota Takai (ankle), Brennan Johnson (knock)<\/p>\n

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WEST HAM UNITED (vs. Aston Villa)<\/h3>\n

Out:<\/strong>\u00a0None<\/p>\n

Doubtful:<\/strong>\u00a0Lukasz Fabianski (back)<\/p>\n

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WOLVES (vs. Arsenal)<\/h3>\n

Out:\u00a0<\/strong>Leon Chiwone (knee), Rodrigo Gomes (groin), Dan Bentley (ankle), Marshall Munetsi (calf),\u00a0Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (hamstring)<\/p>\n

Doubtful: <\/strong>None<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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