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Premier League gameweek 35: Confirmed team news and manager quotes for every club

Sports Mole rounds up every Premier League club's confirmed team news ahead of gameweek 35, 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 35 opponents: Tottenham (A)

Out: None

Doubtful: Jurrien Timber (knee)

Mikel Arteta quotes: "Availability we mentioned before that it was something key. Apart from Jurrien [Timber] it's going to be very close that we have everybody available. It elevates the training sessions and it's going to be something very important.

"It's a good headache! You feel for the players because you see how much they want it. It's always difficult but as well they're fully ready to come on the pitch however we need them. There spirit is very good.

"We have to make that decision tomorrow (on Timber) after the training session. He's very close, I don't know if this is too early, but he's very close now."


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 35 opponents: Chelsea (H)

Out: Emiliano Buendia (knee), Tyrone Mings (knee), Boubacar Kamara (knee), Jacob Ramsey (toe), Alex Moreno (calf), Nicolo Zaniolo (hamstring)

Doubtful: None

Unai Emery quotes: "Tyrone Mings, Emi Buendia, Jacob Ramsey and Boubacar Kamara, they aren't available for tomorrow. Alex Moreno and Nicolo Zaniolo, they aren't available tomorrow.

"The other players, I think they're going to be available."


BOURNEMOUTH

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

Gameweek 35 opponents: Brighton (H)

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

Doubtful: None

Andoni Iraola quotes: "They answered straight away and [Kerkez] will serve the three game suspension. I had my hopes, I don't feel like it's a red card.

"To overturn a decision, I've seen it in Spain, it has to be super clear but it hasn't happened. We finished Wednesday with a couple of knocks, not massive injuries but some need time to recover."


BRENTFORD

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

Gameweek 35 opponents: Everton (A)

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

Doubtful: Ivan Toney (hip)

Thomas Frank quotes: "[Toney] is progressing, it is better, and I hope he is available for Saturday. There is still one more training.

"Ivan just loves to play football. He just wants to get out there and play. All footballers have that same feeling, and of course the Euros are coming up and that's important. But he's also aware that it's important to be fit to go out and perform.

"[Hickey] is progressing. Because he's been out for so long, I'm not counting on it (returning before the end of the season). Let's see what happens during the next couple of weeks but I'm not expecting it."


BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION

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

Gameweek 35 opponents: Bournemouth (A)

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)

Doubtful: None


BURNLEY

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

Gameweek 35 opponents: Man United (A)

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

Doubtful: None


CHELSEA

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

Gameweek 35 opponents: Aston Villa (A)

Out: Wesley Fofana (knee), Romeo Lavia (thigh), Reece James (hamstring), Christopher Nkunku (hamstring), Levi Colwill (foot), Lesley Ugochukwu (hamstring), Enzo Fernandez (groin), Ben Chilwell (knee), Malo Gusto (knee)

Doubtful: Cole Palmer (illness), Robert Sanchez (illness)

Mauricio Pochettino quotes: "Yes, Cole [Palmer] was training well in the last few days. We assume he is going to be ready for tomorrow, be part of the squad.

"I think Cole is a very good player for us and he is a key player for us and it is showing that we are struggling a little bit without him. That is the reality we cannot hide.

"[Reece James and Levi Colwill] are not available yet they are close. Yesterday, they were doing some training with the squad. They are close but still not available."


CRYSTAL PALACE

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

Gameweek 35 opponents: Fulham (A)

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

Doubtful: Eberechi Eze (knee)

Oliver Glasner quotes: "Ebere is questionable for tomorrow: he has a problem with his knee. We will decide tomorrow if it makes sense [for him to play]. He was knocked down many times in the [Newcastle] game, so we will see.

"Everyone else is fit: nobody new is back, but just this one [new issue]. It was a match injury; we didn't really train for two days now. We were just doing recovery.

"[Michael Olise] would have been fit to start before the Newcastle game, but we spoke and then we decided together that it makes sense to give him fewer minutes against Newcastle and have him fit against Fulham. Everything worked and the most important thing is that we got the three points."


EVERTON

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

Gameweek 35 opponents: Brentford (H)

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

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

Sean Dyche quotes: "Mykolenko is unlikely. We'll see how that settles. He needs a scan on that to know the truth of it, but it's not great - the early signs. We'll see how that settles.

"[Dominic Calvert-Lewin] has had a bit of illness, so we're hopeful that passes. He had it before the game [against Liverpool], so I must commend him on that. I thought he was outstanding, and I thought his physical performance was outstanding. He's still not quite over it, so we hope that settles down in the next day or two."


FULHAM

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

Gameweek 35 opponents: Crystal Palace (H)

Out: None

Doubtful: Willian (groin)

Marco Silva quotes: "[Willian]'s probably going to be involved, going to be involved in the match. He trained last few days with us and the reaction has been good from him.

"We are going to assess him, we just finished the session, and after we have to take the decision for the game, but probably we are going to see him there."


LIVERPOOL

Liverpool's Joel Matip receives medical attention after sustaining an injury on December 3, 2023© Reuters

Gameweek 35 opponents: West Ham (A)

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

Doubtful: None

Jurgen Klopp quotes: "Both [Conor Bradley and Diogo Jota] are not ready. Nobody told me yet they will start training in the next few days.

"Cody Gakpo is in contention. Everything is fine with the new-born, all is well, he is back in training."


LUTON TOWN

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

Gameweek 35 opponents: Wolves (A)

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

Doubtful: None

Rob Edwards quotes: "It's a real shame because [Kabore]'s been great for us and consistent for us – I'm disappointed for him.

"Issa's always done what we've asked of him and played an important role. We've really enjoyed working with him. He's a diamond of a lad and commits 100 per cent every single day. We'll support him and get him back on his feet.

"Eli's getting closer but tomorrow will be too soon. He'll be the next one off the conveyor belt in terms of the injured lads next to be back.

"[Ogbene]'s been on the grass this week. He's got a chance for the final two games but he's behind Eli in terms of timescales."


MANCHESTER CITY

Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their first goal on February 27, 2024© Reuters

Gameweek 35 opponents: Nottingham Forest (A)

Out: None

Doubtful: Erling Haaland (muscle)

Pep Guardiola quotes: "I prefer to have Erling at my disposal than to [be without him]. He says he feels better [but] I don't know [for Sunday]."


MANCHESTER UNITED

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

Gameweek 35 opponents: Burnley (H)

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

Doubtful: None

Erik ten Hag quotes: "So same squad but apart from Mason Mount. He will return into the squad.

"I think we will see them [Shaw, Martinez and Martial] all in the season. They all returned onto the pitch. Next week, they have to make the step into team training and they can be available for the last weeks. They progress well."


NEWCASTLE UNITED

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

Gameweek 35 opponents: Sheffield United (H)

Out: Sandro Tonali (suspended), Sven Botman (knee), Lewis Miley (back), Joelinton (thigh), Nick Pope (shoulder), Jamaal Lascelles (knee), Miguel Almiron (knee), Kieran Trippier (calf), Joe Willock (Achilles), Matt Targett (Achilles)

Doubtful: Valentino Livramento (ankle)

Eddie Howe quotes: "Tino came on against Tottenham and had a slight reaction in his ankle after that game. It was minimal. It is the same story with a few of the players, we are having to look after him and hopefully those few days rest will make a big difference. Let's see how he feels today before making a decision on him tomorrow.

"Nick [Pope] is beginning to start his early training sessions with us. He has started to be with outfield players in shooting drills. Joelinton has seen a specialist and is working on his own programme. Miggy (Miguel Almiron) is there or thereabouts and could be back next week.

"Callum [Wilson] came through fine, I thought he looked good and worked well with the lads around him. He had a couple of dangerous moments, that was a positive from Wednesday."


NOTTINGHAM FOREST

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

Gameweek 35 opponents: Man City (H)

Out: Willy Boly (muscle), Taiwo Awoniyi (muscle)

Doubtful: None


SHEFFIELD UNITED

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

Gameweek 35 opponents: Newcastle (A)

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: Jack Robinson (ankle), James McAtee (groin)

Chris Wilder quotes: "It's a massive blow for us, but it goes alongside a lot of the situations we've had all season. It's a really disappointing one. [McBurnie] went to see a surgeon, a specialist, it doesn't require surgery, but obviously that's a big one to miss from a leadership and experience point of view.

"[James] McAtee went for a scan and we're waiting for the results. We believe Jayden [Bogle] will be OK.

"It will open up for a couple of the younger lads, who were absolutely outstanding in the [Under-21] local derby [against Sheffield Wednesday] last night."


TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

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

Gameweek 35 opponents: Arsenal (H)

Out: Ryan Sessegnon (hamstring), Fraser Forster (foot), Manor Solomon (knee), Oliver Skipp (knock), Destiny Udogie (thigh)

Doubtful: None

Ange Postecoglou quotes: "Pedro [Porro] and [Richarlison] have trained well this week so they're both available.

"Losing Destiny [Udogie] in this period is disappointing for him and for us, he's been such an important player for us. Unfortunately he's picked up an injury that means the end of his season.

"[Oliver Skipp] has got a minor knock and he'll miss the weekend."


WEST HAM UNITED

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

Gameweek 35 opponents: Liverpool (H)

Out: George Earthy (head), Nayef Aguerd (ankle)

Doubtful: Konstantinos Mavropanos (unknown), Jarrod Bowen (back)

David Moyes quotes: "We'll still need to monitor [Bowen].

"We have a couple of issues with centre-halves. Nayef (Aguerd) is not available. Dinos has a chance, but we'll have to see how he is."


WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS

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

Gameweek 35 opponents: Luton (H)

Out: Pedro Neto (hamstring), Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (knee), Craig Dawson (groin), Leon Chiwone (ankle), Santiago Bueno (hamstring), Noha Lemina (thigh)

Doubtful: None

Gary O'Neil quotes: "No one to welcome back - we are as we were with the injured players.

"I was critical of us as a group on the day for what we were able to produce [in the defeat by Bournemouth]. There has not been many times that I have had to do that this season, but that was one that fell below the standards that we look to get to.

"It's probably good for us that we have not got long in between games so we can look to bounce back very quickly against Luton."


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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool15113131131836
2Chelsea16104237191834
3Arsenal1686229151430
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest168442119228
5Manchester CityMan City168352823527
6Bournemouth167452421325
7Aston Villa167452425-125
8Fulham166642422224
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton166642625124
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1672736191723
11Brentford167273230223
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle166552321223
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd166462119222
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham165472129-819
15Crystal Palace163761721-416
16Everton153661421-715
17Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
18Ipswich TownIpswich162681628-1212
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
20Southampton1612131136-255


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