Premier League fixtures this weekend – Will Haaland return to the starting lineup?
Friday night football is back with Notts Forest taking on Spurs ahead of a packed Premier League Saturday – here’s a look at the PL’s upcoming fixtures and the team news.
Friday 15 December
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur – (20:00)
TEAM NEWS
Nottingham Forest could see former Spurs defender Serge Aurier back in action; he’s missed the past two games with a calf problem.
Fellow defender Murilllo is also hoping to be fit despite limping off with a tight hamstring in the draw at Wolves.
Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso joins the club’s injury list after sustaining a knock in training.
Both James Maddison and Micky van de Ven remain on course for a return in the New Year.
Saturday 17 December
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town – (15:00)
TEAM NEWS
Bournemouth faces Luton with a clean bill of health as there are no new injury concerns.
Hamed Traore continues to be absent due to illness, while Alex Scott and Max Aarons remain sidelined with knee and hamstring injuries, respectively.
Emiliano Marcondes, who underwent foot surgery in the preseason, may make an appearance after successfully navigating a recent friendly.
For Luton, Marvelous Nakamba is suspended, but Gabriel Osho has recovered from a knee injury, and Chiedozie Ogbene is fit after overcoming a few minor issues.
Issa Kabore is back in contention after being ineligible to play against his parent club, Manchester City, last weekend.
Chelsea vs Sheffield United – (15:00)
TEAM NEWS
Chelsea’s goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic is poised to make his debut at home, stepping in for Robert Sanchez, who is dealing with a knee problem.
Unfortunately, Reece James is unavailable yet again due to a hamstring injury, and Marc Cucurella remains sidelined with an ankle issue.
Sheffield United welcomes back Oli McBurnie and Oliver Norwood from suspension, and George Baldock and Ben Osborn are set to be part of the squad.
However, defender Jack Robinson will be serving a one-match ban due to accumulating five yellow cards.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace – (15:00)
TEAM NEWS
Manchester City’s striker, Erling Haaland, continues to be uncertain for the upcoming match as he has missed the last two games due to a foot injury.
Jeremy Doku is likely to be sidelined with a hamstring issue, although Jack Grealish is expected to overcome a minor niggle.
Crystal Palace is poised to grant a full debut to goalkeeper Remi Matthews, who stepped in for the injured Sam Johnstone late in the match against Liverpool last week.
Tyrick Mitchell is fit to play, but Jordan Ayew is suspended, and both Odsonne Edouard and Jefferson Lerma will be unavailable for the upcoming match.
Newcastle United vs Fulham – (15:00)
TEAM NEWS
Newcastle’s right-back, Kieran Trippier, is suspended, marking his first absence from a Premier League match this season.
Anthony Gordon’s availability is uncertain as he is being assessed after sustaining a hamstring injury in the midweek defeat against Milan.
Fulham’s Willian might still be in contention to play despite his early exit in the victory over West Ham due to a hamstring issue.
Defender Issa Diop, who has been sidelined with a foot injury for over two months, could make an appearance but is not expected to start.
Adama Traore remains unavailable as he continues to recover from a hamstring issue, while Tim Ream is likely to be sidelined until after Christmas with a calf injury.
Burnley vs Everton – (17:30)
TEAM NEWS
Burnley will have to do without left-back Charlie Taylor, who is suspended following the accumulation of five yellow cards.
Midfielder Aaron Ramsey, who sustained an injury and had to leave the pitch during the match against Brighton last Saturday, will undergo assessment to determine his availability.
For Everton, Idrissa Gueye and Jarrad Branthwaite are both serving one-match suspensions.
Defender Michael Keane is expected to be fit again after missing last week’s victory over Chelsea, but Ashley Young and Seamus Coleman have been ruled out.
Left-back Vitalii Mykolenko has dealt with a minor niggle but is anticipated to be fit and play in the upcoming match.
