The Premier League is back in full swing with an action-packed midweek slate of matches for Matchweek 15. As always, injuries and suspensions will play a key role in determining which players take the pitch. We’ve scoured the latest reports to bring you the most up-to-date information on who’s in and who’s out for each of the 20 Premier League clubs.
Key Injury Concerns for Matchweek 15
Several big names find themselves on the injury report heading into the midweek action. Manchester United will have to make do without the suspended Lisandro Martínez in defense, while midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is also banned. The Red Devils face a tough test against league leaders Arsenal.
Liverpool’s injury woes continue, with goalkeeper Alisson a doubt due to a hamstring problem. Diogo Jota and Ibrahima Konaté also face late fitness tests, leaving Jürgen Klopp with some selection headaches ahead of the Reds’ clash with Newcastle.
Chelsea will once again be without Reece James, who’s recovering from a hamstring injury. The Blues head to St. Mary’s to take on a Southampton side missing several key players through injury and suspension.
Ones to Watch
Despite the injuries, there are still plenty of players who could make a big impact in Matchweek 15. Keep an eye on these names:
- Erling Haaland (MCI): Hard to look past the Norwegian goal machine, who’ll look to add to his tally against Nottingham Forest.
- Mohamed Salah (LIV): The Egyptian will need to be at his best if Liverpool are to get a result against high-flying Newcastle.
- Gabriel Martinelli (ARS): Has been in scintillating form for the Gunners and will relish the chance to expose a weakened United defense.
Predicted Lineups for Matchweek 15
Here’s how we expect each Premier League side to line up, taking into account the latest injury news:
Arsenal vs Manchester United
Arsenal Predicted XI:
Raya
Calafiori, Gabriel, Saliba, Timber
Ødegaard, Merino, Rice
Martinelli, Havertz, Saka
Manchester United Predicted XI:
Onana
De Ligt, Mazraoui, Shaw
Dalot, Mount, Ugarte, Amad
Garnacho, Fernandes
Højlund
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
Newcastle United Predicted XI:
Pope
Hall, Burn, Schär, Livramento
Joelinton, Guimaraes, Longstaff
Gordon, Wilson, Murphy
Liverpool Predicted XI:
Kelleher
Robertson, Gomez, Van Dijk, Alexander-Arnold
Gravenberch, Jones
Gakpo, Szoboszlai, Salah
Núñez
According to a close source, Spurs striker Dominic Solanke is an illness doubt for their match against Bournemouth. A huge blow for Tottenham if he’s ruled out.
For a full team-by-team rundown of the latest injury news, suspensions and predicted lineups, check out our comprehensive club-by-club guide:
- Arsenal
- Aston Villa
- Bournemouth
- Brentford
- Brighton & Hove Albion
- Chelsea
- Crystal Palace
- Everton
- Fulham
- Liverpool
- Manchester City
- Manchester United
- Newcastle United
- Nottingham Forest
- Southampton
- Tottenham Hotspur
- West Ham United
- Wolverhampton Wanderers
Fantasy Impact
With several key players potentially missing out, Fantasy Premier League managers have some big decisions to make ahead of Matchweek 15. Here are some of the most-owned FPL assets who are doubtful for the upcoming matches:
Player | Club | Injury/Status | Ownership |
Reece James | Chelsea | Hamstring – Out | 15.8% |
Alisson | Liverpool | Hamstring – Doubt | 13.5% |
Gabriel Magalhaes | Arsenal | Undisclosed – Doubt | 10.6% |
If you own any of these highly-selected players, it may be wise to bench them or transfer them out for a replacement with a more secure spot in the starting lineup. Some under-the-radar options to consider bringing in:
- Kieran Trippier (NEW, DEF): Reliable starter for a solid Newcastle defense, on some set pieces.
- Marcus Rashford (MUN, MID): Hitting top form and has juicy upcoming fixtures.
- Danny Welbeck (BHA, FWD): Cheap starting forward in a fluid Brighton attack, faces a leaky Southampton back line.
That wraps up our injury news roundup and Matchweek 15 preview. For more Premier League updates, lineups, predictions and fantasy advice, be sure to check back in with us throughout the week. Best of luck to your FPL team!