Premier League clubs prepare for weekend fixtures

Summarised from 2 outlets · 8 reports · Updated 6 Nov, 04:18 · Archive

Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal prepare for Sunday and Saturday fixtures with various injury concerns.

Manchester United ended their winless streak with a dramatic 3-2 Champions League victory over Roma on Tuesday, with Matheus Cunha scoring a late brace after Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty. Manager Michael Carrick, under scrutiny after United's worst ever start to a Premier League campaign with the side languishing in 17th, will hope to build momentum as they face Aston Villa on Sunday. Marcus Rashford and Patrick Dorgu could return from injury, though Lisandro Martinez will miss the match serving a one-game suspension.

Liverpool travel to Crystal Palace on Sunday after a disappointing 3-2 Champions League loss to Fenerbahce. Goalkeeper Alisson is under scrutiny following mistakes in recent matches but is expected to retain his place. Defenders Milos Kerkez and Ronald Araujo are likely to return after being named on the bench in Istanbul. Manager Andoni Iraola faces selection dilemmas in midfield, with the fit-again Dominik Szoboszlai potentially being deployed deeper to accommodate Florian Wirtz in an attacking role.

Chelsea head to Sunderland on Sunday seeking to build on their 2-0 victory over ten-man Manchester United. Goalkeeper Emi Martinez, sidelined following surgery for a fractured jaw, returned to training this week wearing a protective face mask and could feature, depending on manager Xabi Alonso's preference. Other fitness questions surround Moises Caicedo and Jordan Henderson, who missed the win over United due to illness.

Arsenal host Hull City on Saturday as part of their four-game unbeaten league run. Manager Mikel Arteta expressed dissatisfaction with his team's second-half performance in Wednesday's 2-1 Champions League win over Slavia Prague, stating they were 'far from our standards', and is expecting improved standards in the Premier League fixture.

How it is being reported

• Arsenal news: Three Prem players scouted as Arteta lays down the law to RiceArsenal return to the Premier League as they host Hull City on Saturday afternoon, aiming to extend their four-game unbeaten league runMirror Sport · 6 Nov, 04:00
• Chelsea XI vs Sunderland: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier LeagueXabi Alonso sweating on a number of key fitness issues before Stadium of Light clashEvening Standard · 5 Nov, 16:58
• Liverpool XI vs Crystal Palace: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier LeagueAndoni Iraola has some key selection dilemmas for Selhurst Park tripEvening Standard · 5 Nov, 15:56
• Manchester United XI vs Aston Villa: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier LeagueRed Devils finally snapped winless streakEvening Standard · 5 Nov, 15:35
• Man City XI vs Nottingham Forest: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier LeagueCity hoping to return to winning waysEvening Standard · 5 Nov, 15:19
• Tottenham XI vs Leeds: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier LeagueResurgent Spurs see squad bolstered in bid for fourth win in a rowEvening Standard · 5 Nov, 15:18
• Arsenal XI vs Hull: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier LeagueGunners have William Saliba back in huge boost but Bukayo Saka wait goes onEvening Standard · 5 Nov, 14:56
• Man City XI vs RB Leipzig: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League todayManchester City head to Germany with an almost entirely clean bill of healthEvening Standard · 4 Nov, 10:57

In this story: Manchester United · Aston Villa · Liverpool · Crystal Palace · Chelsea · Sunderland · Arsenal · Hull City

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