Injuries & suspensions update ahead of Gameweek 16: Erling Haaland serious doubt, Anthony Gordon to be assessed

DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news ahead of Gameweek 16 in one easily digestible dose.

Barring any late developments, Christopher Nkunku (£4m) is expected to be among Chelsea’s squad for the first time this season.

However, Robert Sanchez (£2.6m) and Marc Cucurella (£2.7m) have been added to the list of the Blues’ absentees, as has Reece James (£3.7m).

Pep Guardiola left some room for interpretation when talking about Erling Haaland’s (£7.9m) status but the decorated tactician did state: “I don’t think he will be ready to play this weekend.”

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Thomas Frank has revealed that Bryan Mbeumo (£3.8m) will undergo surgery on his ankle and will be sidelined for a further 12 weeks – the Cameroon international will therefore not partake in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

Key players Lucas Digne (£2.9m) and Douglas Luiz (£3.7m) are suspended for Aston Villa’s visit to Brentford on Sunday.

Unai Emery is hopeful Leon Bailey (£3.2m) and Youri Tielemans (£2.8m) will recover from niggles in time for the trip to West London but the pair are considered doubts.

Eddie Howe once again kept his cards close to his chest during his Friday press conference.

The Newcastle boss told reporters that Anthony Gordon (£4m) “will be assessed” before a final decision is made on the winger’s involvement this weekend.

The Magpies’ No10 started against Milan in midweek but appeared in discomfort before he was replaced.

Speaking earlier in the week, Howe said: “He [Gordon] said he had an awareness of something in his hamstring. We’re not sure if it’s an injury because he could still sort of play, but he couldn’t play to the very high level that he has played for a long time.”

Kieran Trippier (£5.3m) is suspended for Fulham’s visit to St James’ Park having picked up his fifth domestic yellow card against Tottenham.

Harry Maguire (£2.9m) and Anthony Martial (£2.4m) have been ruled out of Manchester United’s meeting with Liverpool but Luke Shaw (£4.6m) and Marcus Rashford (£4.3m) are thought to be available.

Gabriel Martinelli (£4.7m) has got over his illness and is in contention to feature for Arsenal against Brighton this weekend.

Mohamed Elneny (£1.4m) was forced off against PSV in midweek while Emile Smith Rowe (£2.3m) returned from his layoff with a substitute appearance.

As for the Seagulls, Roberto De Zerbi made a point of mentioning the importance of managing his players’ minutes, making specific reference to Kaoru Mitoma (£3.5m), but no specific team news is known.

Odsonne Edouard (£2.8m), Sam Johnstone (£2.1m) and Jefferson Lerma (£2.2m) have been added to Crystal Palace’s increasingly lengthy injury list.

In more positive news for the Eagles ahead of their trip to Manchester City, Tyrick Mitchell (£2.7m) is back in contention to start at left-back.

Giovani Lo Celso (£2.2m) is not available for Spurs this evening.

ARSENAL

Injuries: Jurrien Timber, Thomas Partey, Mohamed Elneny, Fabio Vieira, Takehiro Tomiyasu

Suspensions: None

ASTON VILLA

Injuries: Tyrone Mings, Emi Buendia, Bertrand Traore, Leon Bailey (doubt), Youri Tielemans (doubt)

Suspensions: Douglas Luiz, Lucas Digne

BOURNEMOUTH

Injuries: Ryan Fredericks, Emiliano Marcondes (doubt), Tyler Adams, Alex Scott, Max Aarons, Lloyd Kelly, Hamed Traore (doubt)

Suspensions: None

BRENTFORD

Injuries: Aaron Hickey, Josh Dasilva, Rico Henry, Kevin Schade, Nathan Collins, Mathias Jensen (doubt), Bryan Mbeumo

Suspensions: Ivan Toney

BRIGHTON

Injuries: Julio Enciso, Pervis Estupinan, Solly March, Danny Welbeck (doubt), Tariq Lamptey, Adam Webster, Ansu Fati

Suspensions: None

BURNLEY

Injuries: Lyle Foster, Jack Cork, Luka Koleosho, Josh Cullen, Michael Obafemi (doubt), Aaron Ramsey (doubt)

Suspensions: Charlie Taylor

CHELSEA

Injuries: Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana, Carney Chukwuemeka, Romeo Lavia (doubt), Ben Chilwell, Malo Gusto (doubt), Lesley Ugochukwo, Reece James, Marc Cucurella, Robert Sanchez

Suspensions: None

CRYSTAL PALACE

Injuries: Dean Henderson (doubt), Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Cheick Doucoure, Eberechi Eze, Jefferson Lerma, Rob Holding, Sam Johnstone, Odsonne Edouard

Suspensions: Jordan Ayew

EVERTON

Injuries: Dele Alli, Andre Gomes, Seamus Coleman (doubt), Ashley Young, Michael Keane (doubt)

Suspensions: Jarrad Branthwaite, Idrissa Gueye

FULHAM

Injuries: Adama Traore, Tim Ream

Suspensions: None

LIVERPOOL

Injuries: Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic, Andy Robertson, Diogo Jota, Joel Matip, Alexis Mac Allister

Suspensions: None

LUTON

Injuries: Dan Potts, Reece Burke, Cauley Woodrow

Suspensions: Marvelous Nakamba

MANCHESTER CITY

Injuries: Kevin De Bruyne, Jeremy Doku (doubt), Erling Haaland

Suspensions: None

MANCHESTER UNITED

Injuries: Amad Diallo (doubt), Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Mason Mount, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Anthony Martial

Suspensions: None

NEWCASTLE

Injuries: Javier Manquillo, Harvey Barnes, Sven Botman, Jacob Murphy, Elliot Anderson, Matt Targett, Joe Willock, Nick Pope, Anthony Gordon (doubt)

Suspensions: Sandro Tonali, Kieran Trippier

NOTTINGHAM FOREST

Injuries: Taiwo Awoniyi, Murillo (doubt)

Suspensions: None

SHEFFIELD UNITED

Injuries: Rhys Norrington-Davies, Daniel Jebbison, John Egan, Chris Basham, Tom Davies, Rhian Brewster

Suspensions: Jack Robinson

TOTTENHAM

Injuries: Ivan Perisic, Ryan Sessegnon, Alfie Whiteman, Manor Solomon, James Maddison, Micky van de Ven, Rodrigo Bentancur, Eric Dier, Giovan Lo Celso

Suspensions: None

WEST HAM

Injuries: Alphonse Areola (doubt), Michail Antonio, Edson Alvarez (doubt)

Suspensions: None

WOLVES

Injuries: Joe Hodge, Pedro Neto

Suspensions: None

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk