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[FULL LIST] EPL: From Jesus To Madison, Other Key Players Sidelined By Injury

As the Premier League resumes after the international break, clubs are grappling with a mounting list of injuries that could shape the outcome of the next round of fixtures.
From title contenders like Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool to struggling sides fighting to climb the table, nearly every team has at least one key player sidelined.
The official injury update obtained from the Premier League website on Friday shows that several players are battling knee, hamstring, and groin issues, with some expected to face lengthy spells on the sidelines. Managers now face tough decisions as they prepare their line-ups for a crucial weekend of matches that could influence both ends of the table.
Below is the full list of players currently injured across all 20 clubs, according to the latest data from the Premier League’s medical updates.
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Gabriel Jesus – Knee
Kai Havertz – Knee
Noni Madueke – Knee
Piero Hincapié – Groin
Martin Ødegaard – Knee
Aston Villa
Youri Tielemans – Calf
Tyrone Mings – Knock
Jadon Sancho – Illness
Ollie Watkins – Knock
Bournemouth
Enes Ünal – Knee
Adam Smith – Hamstring
David Brooks – Hamstring
Burnley
Lyle Foster – Dead leg
Jaidon Anthony – Knock
Connor Roberts – Knock
Jordan Beyer – Knee
Zeki Amdouni – Knee
Brentford
Gustavo Nunes – Hamstring
Edmond-Paris Maghoma – Hamstring
Yehor Yarmoliuk – Knock
Antoni Milambo – Knee
Brighton & Hove Albion
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Adam Webster – Knee
Solly March – Knee
Jack Hinshelwood – Ankle
Joel Veltman – Calf
Kaoru Mitoma – Ankle
Brajan Gruda
Chelsea
Levi Colwill – Knee
Liam Delap – Hamstring
Dario Essugo – Thigh
Cole Palmer – Groin
Moisés Caicedo
Enzo Fernández
Pedro Neto
Benoît Badiashile
Crystal Palace
Chadi Riad – Knee
Cheick Doucouré – Knee
Caleb Kporha – Back
Everton
Jarrad Branthwaite – Hamstring
Merlin Röhl – Hip
Fulham
Kenny Tete – Knee
Raúl Jiménez – Knock
Rodrigo Muniz – Muscle
Saša Lukić – Groin
Leeds United
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Lucas Perri – Thigh
Wilfried Gnonto – Calf
Daniel James – Ankle
Harry Gray – Hip
Liverpool
Giovanni Leoni – Knee
Stefan Bajčetić – Hamstring
Jayden Danns – Hamstring
Federico Chiesa – Knock
Ibrahima Konaté – Quadriceps
Manchester City
Rayan Aït-Nouri – Knock
Omar Marmoush – Knee
Mateo Kovačić – Achilles
Manchester United
Lisandro Martínez – Knee
Noussair Mazraoui – Knock
Newcastle United
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Jacob Ramsey – Ankle
Joelinton
Yoane Wissa – Knee
Tino Livramento – Knee
Lewis Hall – Thigh
Nottingham Forest
Ola Aina – Hamstring
Douglas Luiz – Hamstring
Oleksandr Zinchenko – Groin
Sunderland
Aji Alese – Shoulder
Dennis Cirkin – Wrist
Leo Fuhr Hjelde – Achilles
Romaine Mundle – Hamstring
Habib Diarra – Groin
Omar Alderete – Knock
Noah Sadiki – Knock
Tottenham Hotspur
Dejan Kulusevski – Knee
James Maddison – Knee
Radu Drăgușin – Knee
Kota Takai – Foot
Yves Bissouma – Knock
Dominic Solanke – Ankle
West Ham United
George Earthy – Hamstring
Wolverhampton
Wanderers
Matt Doherty – Wrist
Leon Chiwome – Knee
Toti Gomes – Illness
Several clubs (like Arsenal, Chelsea, Brighton) are carrying multiple knee and muscle-related injuries, threatening their rotation options in both domestic and European fixtures.
Teams may need to adopt more cautious lineups or revert to older but trusted players to plug gaps. For instance, Arsenal’s attack will look very different without Jesus and Havertz, while Manchester City will miss the midfield stability of Kovačić.
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EPL: Rooney Names Team To Win Title
Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has said Arsenal will go on to win the Premier League title, after Manchester City dropped points against Everton.
City were held to a 3-3 draw at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night.
The result means Pep Guardiola’s men are now five points behind Arsenal, but they have one game in hand.
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Rooney believes the Gunners will beat West Ham this weekend and go on to be champions.
He said on BBC Sport: “No, I’m concerned for West Ham. I just think Arsenal are efficient and professional.
“I just think they will win every game. So obviously, with the result tonight, that means they will win the league.”
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UCL, EPL: Petr Cech Advises Chelsea On How To Win Trophies
Chelsea legend, Petr Cech, has advised his old club on how to win the UEFA Champions League or the English Premier League.
Chelsea are already out of the Premier League title race this season, and they are at risk of missing out on UEFA Champions League qualification for next season because they are currently not in the ninth position on the Premier League table.
Speaking to The Athletic about Chelsea, Cech said that the Blues need to change their philosophy of signing only young players if they want to win the Premier League or Champions League.
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According to the former goalkeeper, the Premier League west London club needs to add experienced players to mentor the young players in the squad.
“You have to look at what you want to achieve. You can have young, talented players, and you can win, but it’s very rare that you manage to do that,” he said.
“If you want to win every season and compete every season, that does not go together.
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“You have to change your philosophy. Certain things don’t go together because, in order to win a Champions League or a Premier League… these are really tough competitions, and you have to be consistent.
“You need to have a strong core of the team. And then you can bring young, talented players who will grow faster and then will be held by the experienced players to help navigate them through difficult times when they come.”
Currently, Chelsea have just one player, Tosin Adarabioyo, who is over 28 this season, and the defender has not been playing regularly.
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Enabulele Lauds Okpebholo’s Bold Reforms As Edo Sports Witnesses Revival
The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for what he described as a bold and transformative approach to sports development.
Speaking on efforts to reposition sports in the state, Enabulele noted that with Okpebholo’s visionary leadership, the sector has witnessed renewed growth.
In a statement issued by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, the Edo Sports Commission boss attributed the progress to the governor’s strategic policies and sustained commitment to youth development, which he said have laid the foundation for a more structured and results-driven system.
“His Excellency has demonstrated clear vision and genuine commitment to sports development. The level of support we are receiving has significantly repositioned Edo as a competitive force in national sporting events,” he said.
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He explained that targeted investments in grassroots development are already producing results, with a growing number of young talents being identified and nurtured across multiple disciplines.
“We are deliberately building from the grassroots. A large percentage of our athletes today are homegrown, which speaks to the sustainability of our development model,” Enabulele added.
The Commission, he noted, is also shifting away from an over-reliance on football to a broader multi-sport focus.
Edo State, he said, is now recording improved performances in athletics, combat sports, and other emerging areas.
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“Our goal is to strengthen all sports. The results are beginning to show across different disciplines, and this is only the start,” he said.
Enabulele further pointed to ongoing improvements in sports infrastructure and athlete welfare as critical factors in sustaining performance and encouraging wider participation among young people.
“We are building a system that will endure. With the continued support of the governor, Edo is on course to becoming a dominant force in sports at both national and international levels,” he stated.
He expressed confidence that the current momentum would translate into greater achievements for Edo athletes, reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to excellence, discipline, and long-term development.
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