Brighton vs Southampton
- Pascal Groß is ruled out of the first match of the DGW, but will possibly be available for the second. - Florin Andone trained with the team while, Davy Pröpper is available for selection.
- Danny Ings return will be in contention to return to Southampton’s side this weekend after training with the first team for two weeks.
- Shane Long is the only player unavailable. He's on his way back into training but he will be eased back into action.
Leicester Vs Bournemouth
- Marc Albrighton is racing against the clock to be available before the end of the season.
- Junior Stanislas, Dan Gosling and Adam Smith have all returned to training.
- Steve Cook remains out, while Andrew Surman is not expected to feature again this season.
Crystal Palace vs Huddersfield
- Wilfred Zaha and Aaron Wan-Bissaka both need to be assessed before the match, but both trained. Max Meyer and Joel Ward could replace them in the starting side.
- As for Huddersfield, Jan Siewert stated that “we only have two players who are not fit for the weekend; Adama Diakhaby and Demeaco Duhaney. They are working on the grass, but not ready yet."
Burnley vs Wolves
- Sean Dyche confirmed that Johann Berg Gudmundsson trained yesterday after picking up a calf problem on Iceland duty but said: “obviously we have to monitor the fact he missed some training and missed the [international] game. We looked at him today (Thursday). He was on the grass, but we will have to make a call on that.”
- Meanwhile, the Wolves boss said: “everybody is ok. They have had many miles, and there's special attention for some of those, but everybody is fit. That is the important part. Everybody is available.”
- Ryan Bennett serves the second game of a two-match ban.
West Ham vs Everton
- Samir Nasri has a problem in his calf so most likely won't be able to play this weekend.
- Marko Arnautovic is set to battle it out with Javier Hernandez for the No 9 spot in Pellegrini’s xi, but the latter could get the nod.
- Yerry Mina is out this GW after returning from the international break with an injury.
- Lucas Digne, Phil Jagielka and Andre Gomes are all fit and available for selection.
Fulham vs Manchester City
- Alfie Mawson is progressing well but still not fit.
- Tim Ream and Jean Michael Seri need be assessed after long distances travelled.
- Everybody for City is available apart from Fabian Delph.
- Benjamin Mendy trained and is available for selection, as are De Bruyne, Fernandinho and Kompany.
Liverpool vs Spurs
- Trent Alexander-Arnold, Xherdan Shaqiri and Joe Gomez are back in training and could all feature this GW.
- Klopp expects Salah to be fully fit after being given a rest over the last fortnight.
- Eric Dier and Harry Winks are both ruled out for Spurs’ first DGW32 fixture at a minimum.
- Victor Wanyama might earn a rare start at the base of midfield if Pochettino continues with a 4-1-2-1-2 formation, though the Spurs boss could opt to play three centre-backs in a 3-4-1-2 set-up.
Cardiff vs Chelsea
- Callum Paterson has been ruled out for the rest of the season
- Matt Connolly returned to training recently, but dislocated his ankle so is set for a significant period on the sidelines.
- In positive news, Sol Bamba’s operation was a success, although he still remains sidelined.
- Maurizio Sarri complained: “We have players tired now. N’Golo Kante, Olivier Giroud, Eden Hazard, all played three matches in seven days.”
- Sarri on Hudson-Odoi: “…It is not a problem for him to start a Premier League match, he is ready.”
Arsenal vs Newcastle
- Aaron Ramsey and Nacho Monreal are both back in full training for the Gunners.
- Lucas Torreira is suspended but Granit Xhaka could be involved despite picking up an injury while playing for Switzerland, Unai Emery said.
- Rafa Benitez on Fabian Schar: "He had a test over there and another test here this morning. He is fine and training lightly with the team.” Although he is suspended for GW32, Schar is fit again affair his scare on international duty.
- "Sean Longstaff is the only player injured at the moment.”
Manchester United vs Watford
- Alexis Sanchez has just returned to training, but he remains out, alongside Matteo Darmian and Antonio Valencia.
- Solskjaer refused to confirm the availabilities of Rashford and Lukaku but according to reports the former may be available. Rashford could start at striker, with Martial and Lingard on the wings.
- Javi Gracia said on Thursday: “Holebas is available for the next game. He has been a very important player for us this season. We hope he is as important in the rest of the games we have to play.”
- Tom Cleverley is the only player unavailable in Gracia’s 26-man squad.