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Premier League gameweek 36: Confirmed team news and manager quotes for every club

Sports Mole rounds up every Premier League club's confirmed team news ahead of gameweek 36, and what their managers have had to say about their injury situations.

ARSENAL

Arsenal's Jurrien Timber comes off injured on August 12, 2023© Reuters

Gameweek 36 opponents: Bournemouth (H)

Out: None

Doubtful: Jurrien Timber (knee)

Mikel Arteta quotes: "Yes. Everybody is fit and available, so now it's a headache to make the right selection.

"We are not going to know [if Timber is ready] that until we throw him in. In eight months of football, he's only played 150 minutes with the Under 21s. It's a solution we can only do by throwing him on the pitch. He won't be playing for the Under-21s tonight."


ASTON VILLA

Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings is carried off the pitch in a stretcher after sustaining an injury on August 12, 2023© Reuters

Gameweek 36 opponents: Brighton (A)

Out: Emiliano Buendia (knee), Tyrone Mings (knee), Boubacar Kamara (knee), Jacob Ramsey (toe)

Doubtful: Alex Moreno (calf), Youri Tielemans (groin), Emiliano Martinez (thigh)

Unai Emery quotes: "Tomorrow is the training session and we can have more information. Some players played yesterday and came in with small injuries and could be available for Sunday. Until tomorrow it's impossible to know.

"[Emiliano Martinez] Tomorrow is the key day in case he will feel comfortable and without risk. He could be available for Sunday but one day is very important for some players and one of them is Emiliano."


BOURNEMOUTH

Bournemouth's Marcus Tavernier receives medical attention after sustaining an injury before being substituted on April 6, 2024© Reuters

Gameweek 36 opponents: Arsenal (A)

Out: Ryan Fredericks (calf), Luis Sinisterra (thigh), Marcus Tavernier (hamstring), Tyler Adams (back), Milos Kerkez (suspended), Chris Mepham (illness)

Doubtful: Romain Faivre (thigh), Illia Zabarnyi (illness)

Andoni Iraola quotes: "[Antoine Semenyo]'s going to be involved in the squad and this is the best news for us this week. It looked bad, but he's so strong; his strong muscles keep his structure in place, and everything has been cleared; he's ready to travel with us and be part of the squad."


BRENTFORD

Brentford's Ben Mee looks dejected after the match on February 20, 2024© Reuters

Gameweek 36 opponents: Fulham (H)

Out: Josh Dasilva (knee), Rico Henry (knee), Ben Mee (ankle), Aaron Hickey (hamstring)

Doubtful: None

Thomas Frank quotes: "[Henry's] progress is going forward. He's out for the season but it's looking good that, when we start pre-season, he should be ready to join in 100%, which is the main bit for me, for now. So, hopefully, he can come back fit and firing ready for next season."


BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION

Brighton & Hove Albion's Kaoru Mitoma during the warm up before the match on December 21, 2023© Reuters

Gameweek 36 opponents: Aston Villa (H)

Out: Solly March (knee), Kaoru Mitoma (back), Jack Hinshelwood (foot), Billy Gilmour (knee), Evan Ferguson (ankle), James Milner (thigh), Tariq Lamptey (muscle), Pervis Estupinan (calf), Adam Lallana (muscle)

Doubtful: None

Roberto De Zerbi quotes: "We have nine injured players, the same as Bournemouth and also now Adam Lallana."


BURNLEY

Burnley's Aaron Ramsey walks off the pitch after receiving medical attention on August 30, 2023© Reuters

Gameweek 36 opponents: Newcastle (H)

Out: Aaron Ramsey (knee), Nathan Redmond (thigh), Jordan Beyer (thigh), Ameen Al-Dakhil (unspecified)

Doubtful: Luca Koleosho (thigh)

Vincent Kompany quotes: "No update at the moment. He (Koleosho) looks like he was in a good place today... but we'll see."


CHELSEA

Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku on December 19, 2023© Reuters

Gameweek 36 opponents: West Ham (H)

Out: Wesley Fofana (knee), Romeo Lavia (thigh), Reece James (hamstring), Lesley Ugochukwu (hamstring), Enzo Fernandez (groin), Ben Chilwell (knee), Malo Gusto (knee), Carney Chukwuemeka (knee)

Doubtful: Robert Sanchez (illness), Christopher Nkunku (hamstring), Levi Colwill (toe), Raheem Sterling (back), Thiago Silva (groin), Axel Disasi (groin)

Mauricio Pochettino quotes: "For us, we need to recover the players. We do not have too many options to add fresh people to the squad and they have had the whole week to prepare. That is why the most dangerous games are coming."


CRYSTAL PALACE

Crystal Palace's Sam Johnstone on November 4, 2023© Reuters

Gameweek 36 opponents: Man United (H)

Out: Sam Johnstone (elbow), Cheick Doucoure (Achilles), Matheus Franca (groin), Jefferson Lerma (hamstring), Rob Holding (thigh)

Doubtful: Marc Guehi (knee), Eberechi Eze (knee)

Oliver Glasner quotes: "It is very positive news - both of them (Eze and Guehi) are fit and have trained. The players were off after Sunday and we started yesterday preparing them for the [Manchester] United game.

"Both trained yesterday in the full session and again today, so it looks good. If everything continues as we expect, both will be in the squad."


EVERTON

Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrates scoring their second goal on April 24, 2024© Reuters

Gameweek 36 opponents: Luton (A)

Out: Dele Alli (groin), Lewis Dobbin (ankle), Nathan Patterson (hamstring), Vitaliy Mykolenko (ankle)

Doubtful: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (illness), Seamus Coleman (groin)

Sean Dyche quotes: "We'll see [on Calvert-Lewin] - he was out on the grass today so we're hopeful for no reaction and therefore he'd certainly be in consideration.

"Again [on Coleman] it's his first day but he's had a few days with the sport science team, so we'll see how he fares tomorrow and see that there's no reaction. Beto is clear and trained today.

"It's still early [for Dobbin]. He's had around six weeks out and he played around 65 minutes the other day - I was at the game.

"We'd like to try to get him involved sooner rather than later. Just before he got injured he had a real chance of playing as we thought he was doing very well but, equally, we've got to be fair to him and his true fitness to deliver if and when he gets on the pitch."


FULHAM

Fulham manager Marco Silva reacts on February 24, 2024© Reuters

Gameweek 36 opponents: Brentford (A)

Out: None

Doubtful: Harrison Reed (knock)

Marco Silva quotes: "Harrison (Reed) has been training and we will make a decision for tomorrow. Everybody else is available."


LIVERPOOL

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk pictured on April 18, 2024© Reuters

Gameweek 36 opponents: Tottenham (H)

Out: Joel Matip (knee), Thiago Alcantara (thigh), Diogo Jota (groin)

Doubtful: Conor Bradley (ankle), Virgil van Dijk (knock)

Jurgen Klopp quotes: "[Diogo Jota] is not in team training. Conor [Bradley] is, Virgil (Van Dijk) wasn't but should be part of team training today so we'll see what we do there."


LUTON TOWN

Luton Town manager Rob Edwards after the match on October 21, 2023© Reuters

Gameweek 36 opponents: Everton (H)

Out: Tom Lockyer (heart issue), Amari'i Bell (hamstring), Marvelous Nakamba (knee), Chiedozie Ogbene (hamstring), Jacob Brown (knee), Issa Kabore (ankle), Dan Potts (thigh), Mads Andersen (calf)

Doubtful: None

Rob Edwards quotes: "We're pretty much there, where we were last week.

"[Elijah Adebayo]'s good, he's trained well and has had no issues. We'll make the right call on him. If he starts, then he won't be likely to play the full game but he's in a position to feature and he's good to go.

"We've missed his energy, his pressing and his presence in defending and attacking set pieces.

"[Ross Barkley] felt the back of his knee slightly but he's trained and he's fine."


MANCHESTER CITY

Manchester City's Ederson with manager Pep Guardiola after being substituted after sustaining an injury on March 10, 2024© Reuters

Gameweek 36 opponents: Wolves (H)

Out: None

Doubtful: Ederson (shoulder)

Pep Guardiola quotes: "[Phil Foden and Ruben Dias] are okay. [Ederson's injury] looked worse than it is. He trained yesterday and feels good. He could be back against Wolves.

"Haaland is fit to start tomorrow. I will think about the team selection later."


MANCHESTER UNITED

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford reacts after sustaining an injury on March 3, 2024© Reuters

Gameweek 36 opponents: Crystal Palace (A)

Out: Luke Shaw (thigh), Tyrell Malacia (knee), Anthony Martial (groin), Lisandro Martinez (calf), Victor Lindelof (thigh), Raphael Varane (muscle), Marcus Rashford (foot), Willy Kambwala (unspecified)

Doubtful: Jonny Evans (muscle), Scott McTominay (knee), Bruno Fernandes (knock)

Erik ten Hag quotes: "Scott [McTominay] didn't train so far this week but I expect him back in training on Saturday. Then we will have to see up to the game if he is 100% available or for [only] a part in the game.

"Then also, after the game, we had an issue with Bruno [Fernandes] so he is a doubt for Monday, but he will fight to be a part of this game, as we know with Bruno.

"Never rule him out for any game and he is giving his best to be available. Jonny Evans returned today in the team training and, tomorrow, we will see if it is enough before the two days before the game. Anthony [Martial] was partly in the team training.

"[Rashford]'s issue after Coventry hasn't healed. I can't tell [you] when he will be back in training."


NEWCASTLE UNITED

Newcastle United's Nick Pope is substituted after sustaining an injury on December 2, 2023© Reuters

Gameweek 36 opponents: Burnley (A)

Out: Sandro Tonali (suspended), Sven Botman (knee), Lewis Miley (back), Jamaal Lascelles (knee), Kieran Trippier (calf), Joe Willock (Achilles), Matt Targett (Achilles), Fabian Schar (hamstring)

Doubtful: Joelinton (thigh), Miguel Almiron (knee), Nick Pope (shoulder)

Eddie Howe quotes: "Fabian Schar will miss a period of time out with a minor hamstring problem. I doubt we'll see him again this season.

"Miguel Almiron returned, Joelinton returned to training this week. Their first steps back into full team training. Nick Pope as well. Been a really good week to have three experienced, quality players back. It's given us a big lift.

"Kieran hasn't trained with the group this week, he's been away training by himself with our physiotherapist. We anticipate he'll be back next week to train, hopefully. He could be involved before the end of the season."


NOTTINGHAM FOREST

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo applauds fans on December 23, 2023© Reuters

Gameweek 36 opponents: Sheffield United (A)

Out: None

Doubtful: Neco Williams (hamstring), Taiwo Awoniyi (thigh)

Nuno Espirito Santo quotes: "[Awoniyi] was out, he joined the team today, he had good feelings. We still have to wait for tomorrow to see how he goes, and if he feels OK - like he felt today - I think he can help.

"He has experience, he's a goal scorer. We are aware that he's not at his top level, but he can definitely be a helpful player for us.

"Willy [Boly] has recovered. He is OK. Neco is still to join the group, him and T. Let's wait tomorrow and assess them properly."


SHEFFIELD UNITED

Sheffield United forward Oli McBurnie celebrates scoring against Chelsea on April 7, 2024.© Reuters

Gameweek 36 opponents: Nottingham Forest (H)

Out: Max Lowe (ankle), Rhys Norrington-Davies (hamstring), Chris Basham (foot), John Egan (ankle), Rhian Brewster (hamstring), Daniel Jebbison (ill), George Baldock (calf), Tom Davies (thigh), Oli McBurnie (thigh)

Doubtful: None

Chris Wilder quotes: "We had better news on Oli McBurnie in the second opinion and the second scan. It'll still be touch and go if he plays again this season but he doesn't need surgery and hopefully, if we can get him back for the last game of the season that'll be brilliant."


TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou looks despondent on April 2, 2024© Reuters

Gameweek 36 opponents: Liverpool (A)

Out: Ryan Sessegnon (hamstring), Fraser Forster (foot), Manor Solomon (knee), Ben Davies (calf) Destiny Udogie (thigh), Timo Werner (thigh)

Doubtful: None

Ange Postecoglou quotes: "It's a bit early to tell. There are a few of the guys who are feeling the effects of the game. We'll probably get a better update later in the afternoon. I don't think there is anything significant out of it, but we'll find out a bit later."


WEST HAM UNITED

West Ham United manager David Moyes pictured on March 10, 2024© Reuters

Gameweek 36 opponents: Chelsea (A)

Out: Nayef Aguerd (ankle)

Doubtful: Konstantinos Mavropanos (unknown), George Earthy (head)

David Moyes quotes: "On the two centre-backs, Dinos [Mavropanos] is making some progress and [Nayef] Aguerd isn't available. Regarding others, I don't think we're too bad at the moment, I think we're OK."


WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS

Wolverhampton Wanderers' Pedro Neto is stretchered off after sustaining an injury on October 28, 2023© Reuters

Gameweek 36 opponents: Man City (A)

Out: Craig Dawson (groin), Leon Chiwone (ankle)

Doubtful: Rayan Ait-Nouri (knee), Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (knee), Pedro Neto (hamstring), Santiago Bueno (hamstring), Noha Lemina (thigh)

Gary O'Neil quotes: "[Jean-Ricner] Bellegarde is back in full training, Pedro Neto is back in full training, Santi [Santiago Bueno] is back in full training.

"Noha [Lemina] is back in training, but with a little bit more to do. Dawsey [Craig Dawson] is still out but the rest are getting pretty close now. The group is in a better place but they will need to be because it is a fairly difficult test that we will face tomorrow."


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1Liverpool15113131131836
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3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Aston Villa178452626028
6Manchester CityMan City178362925427
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
8Bournemouth167452421325
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
10Fulham166642422224
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1672736191723
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd166462119222
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Crystal Palace173771826-816
16Everton153661421-715
17Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
18Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
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