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Confirmed gameweek 15 Premier League team news and manager quotes for every club

sportsmole.co.uk, 5 December 2023, 19:07
ARSENAL

Gameweek 15 opponents: Luton (A)

Out: Thomas Partey (thigh), Fabio Vieira (groin), Jurrien Timber (knee), Emile Smith Rowe (knee)

Doubtful: Takehiro Tomiyasu (calf)

Mikel Arteta quotes: "We assessed [Tomiyasu] after the game, we took him off as a precaution so we'll wait. Whether it's useful to use him or not, we will decide. He's a strong boy and hopefully he'll be fine.

"After [Ben White's] injury and the way we decided to manage his load, he's feeling perfect and back to fitness. He played some minutes and he's now in a good place."

ASTON VILLA

Gameweek 15 opponents: Man City (H)

Out: Emiliano Buendia (knee), Tyrone Mings (knee), Bertrand Traore (muscle)

Doubtful: None

Unai Emery quotes: "Every day is important in terms of how the players are recovering after the last match. I can't know today how the players are going to be. We are going to meet tomorrow morning and decide.

"Some players are tired and have small pains but I think tomorrow the players are going to be available and ready, because every player wants to play in matches like this."

BOURNEMOUTH

Gameweek 15 opponents: Crystal Palace (A)

Out: Tyler Adams (thigh), Alex Scott (knee), Ryan Fredericks (calf), Max Aarons (hamstring), Emiliano Marcondes (ankle), Darren Randolph (ill), Lloyd Kelly (muscle)

Doubtful: None

Andoni Iraola quotes: "We have to wait because it's very tight between games. We have a couple of players who are not feeling very well with colds and feeling a little bit poorly but I hope everyone is ready again to help us against Palace.

"These are the decisions you have to make. We still don't know the starting XI for tomorrow, I want to see how they train and the energy levels. We have to consider we are playing three games this week, demanding games. I hope everyone is ready whether they start or whether they play second half because we will need everyone."

BRENTFORD

Gameweek 15 opponents: Brighton (A)

Out: Rico Henry (knee), Aaron Hickey (hamstring), Ivan Toney (suspended), Kevin Schade (adductor), Nathan Collins (ankle), Christian Norgaard (suspended), Kristoffer Ajer (foot)

Doubtful: Mikkel Damsgaard (knee), Joshua Dasilva (hamstring), Mathias Jensen (adductor)

Thomas Frank quotes: "Kristoffer Ajer will unfortunately be out, probably for some weeks with a foot issue.

"Jensen will be touch and go, we are hoping he will be available for the game. Mikkel Damsgaard can be selected for the squad, so that's a positive.

"It seems, like everything, we go under the radar, but we have had key players out for a long period of the season, players that would normally be starters.

"We're probably missing, if you take Ivan Toney into that, close to five starters, maybe more.

"But it's not only the starters, in a three-game week like this, you want to bring in different players; I'm a big believer of using all five substitutes as well, so it will also change games tactically.

"We've been extremely unlucky and big credit to the players who have been available."

BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION

Gameweek 15 opponents: Brentford (H)

Out: Danny Welbeck (unspecified), Solly March (knee), Julio Enciso (knee), Mahmoud Dahoud (suspended), Pervis Estupinan (thigh), Adam Webster (knock), Tariq Lamptey (thigh), Ansu Fati (thigh), Lewis Dunk (suspended)

Doubtful: None

Roberto De Zerbi quotes: "Today and tomorrow we analyse the situation, but I don't want to take risks with potential new injuries. At the moment the squad that played in Stamford Bridge can play again.

"[Kaoru] Mitoma can play again because he played 65 minutes in Athens and it was a big risk to play with him for much time. Tomorrow he can play, he can start the game. We will see tomorrow morning."

BURNLEY

Gameweek 15 opponents: Wolves (A)

Out: Lyle Foster (mental health), Jordan Beyer (suspended)

Doubtful: Arijanet Muric (illness), Jack Cork (calf), Josh Cullen (knock)

Club statement: "Manager Vincent Kompany confirmed the Clarets will be without midfielder Josh Cullen again on Tuesday after the Ireland international also missed Saturday's win over Sheffield United.

"Kompany also stated that Jack Cork remains a doubt for the trip after recovering from a calf injury.

"Arijanet Muric could return to the Burnley squad following his absence over the last two games through illness.

"Defender Jordan Beyer will miss the game through suspension after receiving a fifth yellow card of the season on Saturday."

CHELSEA

Gameweek 15 opponents: Man United (A)

Out: Wesley Fofana (knee), Ben Chilwell (thigh), Trevoh Chalobah (thigh), Carney Chukwuemeka (knee), Christopher Nkunku (knee), Romeo Lavia (ankle), Noni Madueke (unspecified), Lesley Ugochukwu (unspecified), Malo Gusto (tendon), Conor Gallagher (suspended)

Doubtful: None

Mauricio Pochettino quotes: "We hope soon [for Nkunku's return]. Sometimes we become excited when we see him out on the training pitch and we want to have the player as soon as possible, but we need to be careful.

"Romeo [Lavia] is doing well but he is not going to be involved for tomorrow."

CRYSTAL PALACE

Gameweek 15 opponents: Bournemouth (H)

Out: Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (thigh), Dean Henderson (thigh), Eberechi Eze (ankle), Cheick Doucoure (Achilles), Rob Holding (ankle)

Doubtful: Jeffrey Schlupp (personal reasons)

Roy Hodgson quotes: "Nothing has changed, [Eze] still has an ankle injury. He is pushing hard to get fit as soon as he possibly can, but as of yet unfortunately he hasn't been able to turn that corner which will enable him to declare himself fit to train with the team and to play.

"We are monitoring it on a daily basis. If we are lucky, it will be much quicker than was predicted, and if we are unlucky it might be even longer than was predicted, we just don't know.

"He is certainly very keen to get back as soon as he possibly can, and we will continue monitoring it on a daily basis.

"There is absolutely no disparity between him and the medical team - I was trying to make a point [in the post-match press conference after the draw at West Ham United] on how keen he was to get back.

"It will take the time it takes, and he understands that.

"[Schlupp] is available - it is good news. It is an area where unfortunately we have lost two very good players, two very important players for us.

"When you lose two players of the importance of Ebere Eze and [Cheick] Doucouré in the same area of the field, it is going to stretch your squad."

EVERTON

Gameweek 15 opponents: Newcastle (H)

Out: Dele Alli (hip), Andre Gomes (calf)

Doubtful: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (muscle), Amadou Onana (calf)

Sean Dyche quotes: Still to come...

FULHAM

Gameweek 15 opponents: Nott'm Forest (H)

Out: Rodrigo Munoz (knee), Issa Diop (ankle), Adama Traore (hamstring), Tyrese Francois (unspecified)

Doubtful: None

Club statement: "Rodrigo Muniz, Adama Traore and Issa Diop are making progress, but remain out for this game."

LIVERPOOL

Gameweek 15 opponents: Sheffield United (A)

Out: Thiago Alcantara (hip), Stefan Bajcetic (calf), Andrew Robertson (shoulder), Diogo Jota (leg), Alisson Becker (hamstring), Joel Matip (ankle)

Doubtful: None

Jurgen Klopp quotes: "[Joel Matip's ankle injury] doesn't look good. The scan is not done yet. We don't know how long.

"[Diogo Jota] was running yesterday, outside. Everything is going in the right direction, but he is not in team training.

"Alisson is closer, but will not be involved tomorrow."

LUTON TOWN

Gameweek 15 opponents: Arsenal (H)

Out: Mads Andersen (hamstring), Dan Potts (hamstring), Albert Sambi Lokonga (hamstring), Reece Burke (hamstring), Marvelous Nakamba (knee)

Doubtful: Cauley Woodrow (calf), Teden Mengi (knee), Alfie Doughty (hip), Tom Lockyer (back)

Rob Edwards quotes: "Teden Mengi is a slight doubt, but he's a little bit more positive, we're hopeful on him. He is in contention, he's out there on the grass today which is a real positive for us so hopefully there'll be no reaction.

"Alfie [Doughty]'s been progressing really well so we're hoping to have him as part of the group as well. He felt his hip the other day, just before training started. He travelled with us and had treatment at the hotel, so we'll see how he is.

"Marv [Nakamba] is probably just a bit too soon at the moment, but he's another one who's doing well, so we'll hope to have him available at the weekend.

"Fingers crossed, we're going the right way about it now. The medical guys have had a busy period, like a lot of clubs, but we're hopeful coming out of the worst of it and we could be in a really strong place coming into this congested period."

MANCHESTER CITY

Gameweek 15 opponents: Aston Villa (A)

Out: Kevin De Bruyne (hamstring), Matheus Nunes (muscle), Rodri (suspended), Jack Grealish (suspended)

Doubtful: Jeremy Doku (muscle)

Pep Guardiola quotes: "We can't deny how important [Rodri] is but he is not there. He is suspended like Jack [Grealish], so we will find the best solution to compete against Aston Villa.

"[Kalvin Phillips] has a chance. Today I have to see training in the afternoon to see how the players are. The decision will be made tomorrow.

"[Stones] was ready last game and he is ready now. If you ask me if John Stones can play as a holding midfielder, I say yes. Yes, he can play there. Manuel Akanji as well. Nathan Ake as well.

"We have training this afternoon. Afterwards, we will talk with the doctors [about Doku], then we will see."

MANCHESTER UNITED

Gameweek 15 opponents: Chelsea (H)

Out: Casemiro (hamstring), Lisandro Martinez (foot), Jonny Evans (hamstring), Christian Eriksen (knee), Jadon Sancho (banished), Amad Diallo (knee), Tyrell Malacia (knee)

Doubtful: Mason Mount (calf)

Erik ten Hag quotes: "There are some positives. But not back already in the squad.

"[It'll be the same group as the Newcastle game], more or less, yeah. But I think we can pick the team, so we have a choice.

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