Key Highlights
- Manchester City’s Haaland not 100%, decision for Saturday match to be made later.
- Arsenal may rotate their team ahead of the FA Cup match against Wigan Athletic.
- Liverpool’s Endo faces a long absence due to foot injury, while Isak returns from ban.
- Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimaraes and Miley continue assessment for Saturday clash with Villa Park.
Manchester City: Haaland’s Uncertain Return
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hinted that Erling Haaland might not be 100% fit for the FA Cup match against Salford City. “He’s not 100% but we’ll see today how does he feel,” Guardiola said. John Stones, who returned from injury as a substitute in a recent game, is also up for consideration to make his first on-field appearance of the year.
Arsenal: Rotation and Changes
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hinted at making changes ahead of their FA Cup match against Wigan Athletic. “Yes, that’s what we’ve been doing. I mean, try to make sure that everybody is a big part of what we are doing in different competitions,” he stated. The Gunners have not provided updates on William Saliba or Kai Havertz, both missing from the recent games.
Liverpool: Endo’s Long Absence
Liverpool’s Wataru Endo faces a long recovery period after being stretchered off during Wednesday’s victory over Sunderland. Manager Arne Slot confirmed that “a foot injury” had sidelined the Japanese international, adding that he would be out for “quite a long time.” Dominik Szoboszlai returns from a one-match ban and is back in training.
Newcastle United: Bruno Guimaraes and Miley’s Assessments
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe continues to assess the fitness of Lewis Miley and Bruno Guimaraes ahead of their clash with Villa Park. Howe provided an update on Joelinton, who “is doing really well” but will likely miss the upcoming match. Reports suggest that Miley could be out for two months due to a dead leg injury. The FA Cup action is set to continue with 14 Premier League teams in action over the next four days, and FPL managers need to stay updated on these team news updates to make informed decisions for their squads.
