Newcastle United suffered injury, on top of insult, during Monday night's 4-1 loss at Leeds United. After the League Cup exit, new injury concerns arose, in the form of Jacob Ramsey, Anthony Elanga and Nico Gonzalez. Ramsey missed out entirely with a thigh injury while Gonzalez was forced off, due to a concussion. Meanwhile Elanga also missed out, with an injury that is … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Team News at Hull City: Jacob Ramsey, Anthony Elanga, Nico Gonzalez
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Arsenal Predicted XI at Brighton: Mikel Arteta Should Return the First Team
Arsenal did exactly what they were supposed to do yesterday, taking care of business, with authority, against Ipswich Town, in the EFL Cup. And they did so with a side composed almost entirely of second choice players. And that is exactly what manager Mikel Arteta should do for a League Cup clash like that. Now most of his starters are on fresh legs, so he can rotate them … [Read more...] about Arsenal Predicted XI at Brighton: Mikel Arteta Should Return the First Team
Chelsea Predicted XI at Brentford: Pep Chavarria, Maxence Lacroix Could Get Starting Assignments
Until we know what is going on with Reece James and Joao Pedro, we'll just assume that they are okay, and available for selection this weekend at Brentford. Now they did miss training on Tuesday, so who knows, they might indeed be injured, but until we get confirmation on that, let's just assume that they are totally fine. We predict the pair will start in the London derby on … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted XI at Brentford: Pep Chavarria, Maxence Lacroix Could Get Starting Assignments
Chelsea Team News at Brentford: James, Pedro, Caicedo, Palestra, Henderson, Emegha
Chelsea heads to Brentford on Friday night, for a slightly-above-mid-table London derby. It's a match-up of sixth versus seventh, so both clubs are currently in line for qualification for UEFA competition next season, but both the Blues and the Bees have bigger ambitions than that. Chelsea captain Reece James and first choice striker Joao Pedro both missed out on the squad's … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Brentford: James, Pedro, Caicedo, Palestra, Henderson, Emegha
Barcelona Predicted XI vs Racing de Santander: Andreas Christensen Could Replace Gerard Martin
FC Barcelona are currently top of the Spanish football pyramid, as they head into tomorrow's La Liga fixture versus Racing de Santander. Gerard Martin is the only real new injury development for the Catalan club. He had to subbed off at halftime during Sunday's 4-3 win at Levante, due to having seen his face cut. The laceration isn't too serious, but he could likely take a rest … [Read more...] about Barcelona Predicted XI vs Racing de Santander: Andreas Christensen Could Replace Gerard Martin
Manchester City Predicted XI vs Norwich: Likely Debuts for Allan and Geronimo Rulli
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca will heavily rotate his starting lineup when Championship club Norwich City comes to town on Thursday night. The EFL Cup, which is basically fourth in line, priority wise when it comes to competitions, could see summer signings Geronimo Rulli and Allan feature for the first time in a Man City shirt. Rulli is a backup goalkeeper who came back … [Read more...] about Manchester City Predicted XI vs Norwich: Likely Debuts for Allan and Geronimo Rulli
Manchester City Team News vs Norwich City: Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku
Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku are the only unavailability concerns for Manchester City, as they commence their 2026-27 EFL Cup campaign. Enzo Maresca's men will welcome Norwich City to the blue side of Manchester on Thursday night, for a third round clash. Foden is now suspended, after drawing a red card in the 1-0 Manchester derby win at Old Trafford on Sunday. Doku is still … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News vs Norwich City: Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku
Wolves at Everton Team News: Merlin Rohl, Kieran Trippier, Joao Virginia
Everton FC have only two injury concerns as they head into their midweek EFL Cup clash at home versus Wolverhampton Wanderers. The first is German right back Merlin Rohl, who missed the goalless draw at Tottenham Hotspur due to an unspecified injury. He is doubtful versus Wolves on Wednesday night. The other is midfielder Christian Norgaard, who was signed from Arsenal this … [Read more...] about Wolves at Everton Team News: Merlin Rohl, Kieran Trippier, Joao Virginia
Aston Villa Team News at Coventry City: Ian Maatsen, Pau Torres, Matty Cash, Joao Gomes
Aston Villa heads to Coventry City on Wednesday night for a renewal of a heated local rivalry. The two West Midlands clubs will meet in a League Cup third round clash. Villa manager Unai Emery will be without the services of several key players, as Leon Goretzka, Amadou Onana, Brian Madjo and Johan Manzambi remain ruled out. Additionally, Pau Torres and Matty Cash are doubts … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News at Coventry City: Ian Maatsen, Pau Torres, Matty Cash, Joao Gomes
Manchester United Predicted XI vs Brighton: Will Luke Shaw Return?
Manchester United were certainly robbed yesterday, losing the home edition of the Manchester Derby, 1-0, with the only goal of the game, scored by Erling Haaland, coming on a controversial call. After the match was over, Pro Ref issued an official public apology to United, in which they admitted there was an "error of judgment." But that really is no consolation for them, as … [Read more...] about Manchester United Predicted XI vs Brighton: Will Luke Shaw Return?