Premier League Press Conference Summaries

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Last updated on April 17th, 2026

Arsenal

OUT
Bukayo Saka – Achilles
Mikel Merino – foot

DOUBT
Noni Madueke – knee
Jurrien Timber – ankle
Martin Odegaard – knee
Riccardo Calafiori – unspecified

“Bukayo is out, that’s for sure. The rest, let’s see.” – Mikel Arteta on Bukayo Saka and the wider Arsenal fitness picture.

Aston Villa

OUT
Boubacar Kamara – knee

IN
Tyrone Mings – returned to squad
Emi Martinez – returned to squad
Jadon Sancho – returned to squad

 

Bournemouth

OUT
Justin Kluivert – knee
Lewis Cook – hamstring

IN
Tyler Adams – available again
Julio Soler – recovered/training with group
Ben Gannon-Doak – back in contention
Eli Junior Kroupi – fully recovered
Alex Jimenez – fully recovered

“I think the only injured players we have right now are Justin Kluivert and Lewis Cook.” – Andoni Iraola on Justin Kluivert and Lewis Cook.

Brentford

OUT
Vitaly Janelt – foot
Rico Henry – hamstring
Jordan Henderson – knock
Antoni Milambo – knee
Fábio Carvalho – knee
Kaye Furo – groin

DOUBT
Aaron Hickey – hamstring
Josh Dasilva – knee/match fitness

“Aaron Hickey is ‘probably’ not going to be involved.” – Keith Andrews on Aaron Hickey.

Brighton and Hove Albion

OUT
Lewis Dunk – suspended
James Milner – unavailable
Adam Webster – knee
Stefanos Tzimas – knee

DOUBT
None explicitly mentioned.

IN
Kaoru Mitoma – ready to start
Yankuba Minteh – available

“It’s positive for me to have these two players available.” – Fabian Hurzeler on Kaoru Mitoma and Yankuba Minteh.

Burnley

OUT
Hannibal Mejbri – hamstring
Josh Cullen – knee
Connor Roberts – Achilles
Jordan Beyer – hamstring

DOUBT
Zeki Amdouni – knee/match fitness

IN
Josh Laurent – back from suspension

“Josh Laurent returns after serving a one-match ban last weekend.” – Burnley team news.

Chelsea

OUT
Reece James – hamstring
Levi Colwill – knee/match fitness

DOUBT
Trevoh Chalobah – ankle, very close

IN
Enzo Fernandez – back with group/training

“Trevoh trained today, not quite fully – modified. We’ll make a decision on him but he’s very, very close. Reece is a little bit further away.” – Liam Rosenior on Trevoh Chalobah and Reece James.

Crystal Palace

OUT
Eddie Nketiah – hamstring
Cheick Doucoure – knee/muscle/match fitness

DOUBT
Evann Guessand – knee
Maxence Lacroix – knee

IN
Adam Wharton – recovered to play in Europe
Jean-Philippe Mateta – available/managed minutes
Jorgen Strand Larsen – available for domestic action

“There is one fresh concern from midweek, with Evann Guessard picking up a knee issue. Palace will assess him.” – Crystal Palace team news.

Everton

OUT
Jack Grealish – foot

IN
Charly Alcaraz – available for selection

“Charly Alcaraz is back and back training now.” – David Moyes on Charly Alcaraz.

Fulham

OUT
Kevin – foot
Kenny Tete – foot

DOUBT
Harrison Reed – knock, back in contention

“The one change is Harrison Reed (knock), who is back in contention after missing out in Gameweek 32.” – Fulham team news.

Leeds United

DOUBT
Anton Stach – ankle
Joe Rodon – ankle
Daniel James – adductor

IN
Noah Okafor – came through unscathed
Gabriel Gudmundsson – came through unscathed
Jaka Bijol – came through unscathed

“As it stands, today, no one is back in team training yet.” – Daniel Farke on Anton Stach, Joe Rodon and Daniel James.

Liverpool

OUT
Hugo Ekitike – out for season
Joe Gomez – unavailable
Alisson – muscle
Wataru Endo – foot
Conor Bradley – knee
Stefan Bajcetic – hamstring
Jayden Danns – not ready
Giovanni Leoni – knee

DOUBT
Alexander Isak – not ready for 90 minutes

IN
No players explicitly confirmed as available.

“It’s nice to have Alex back, although we also know that he’s not ready to play 90 [minutes] yet.” – Arne Slot on Alexander Isak.

Manchester City

OUT
Ruben Dias – not ready
Josko Gvardiol – long-term

IN
Nico O’Reilly – fine

“Ruben is not ready, still, and Nico is fine.” – Pep Guardiola on Ruben Dias and Nico O’Reilly.

Manchester United

OUT
Lisandro Martinez – suspended
Harry Maguire – suspended
Patrick Dorgu – hamstring
Matthijs de Ligt – back

DOUBT
Kobbie Mainoo – minor issue

“Kobbie is working a little bit towards it and doing a little bit, so there’s a decision to be made there.” – Michael Carrick on Kobbie Mainoo.

Newcastle United

OUT
Fabian Schar – ankle/foot
Emil Krafth – knee
Joelinton – suspended

DOUBT
Bruno Guimaraes – possible return

“There’s a possibility.” – Eddie Howe on whether Bruno Guimaraes can return.

Nottingham Forest

OUT
John Victor – knee
Willy Boly – knee
Nicola Savona – knee

DOUBT
Chris Wood – knock
Murillo – knock
Callum Hudson-Odoi – muscular injury

IN
Jair Cunha – recovered to feature

“Only Callum was a muscular injury. We don’t know. The other two, I think they will recover.” – Vitor Pereira on Callum Hudson-Odoi, Chris Wood and Murillo.

Sunderland

OUT
Nilson Angulo – too soon
Jocelin Ta Bi – ankle
Bertrand Traore – knee
Romaine Mundle – hamstring
Simon Moore – hand

IN
Dan Ballard – back available

“Dan Ballard is back available again, having trained this week.” – Sunderland team news.

Tottenham Hotspur

OUT
Cristian Romero – out for season
Mohammed Kudus – thigh
Guglielmo Vicario – hernia surgery
Ben Davies – ankle
Dejan Kulusevski – knee

DOUBT
Rodrigo Bentancur – not quite ready
James Maddison – back in training, not to be rushed

“Cristian Romero’s season is over.” – Tottenham team news.

West Ham United

OUT
None.

DOUBT
None.

IN
Entire squad available.

“All the boys are okay.” – Nuno Espirito Santo on West Ham United’s squad.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

OUT
Yerson Mosquera – suspended
Sam Johnstone – shoulder

DOUBT
Matt Doherty – niggle

“Matt Doherty could return after a ‘niggle’.” – Wolverhampton Wanderers team news.

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