After a packed midweek schedule, the Premier League is back! Liverpool still holds a five-point lead at the top, but just three points separate 2nd from 12th—showing how tight the table is.
Even at this early stage, every match feels crucial in shaping the season. And with the next international break coming in October, teams will be eager to build momentum now.
Let’s now take a look at the team news and score predictions for every premier league side in gameweek 6.
Brentford vs Man Utd
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Maghoma is still building fitness after a hamstring injury, while Gustavo Gomes is set to rejoin training next week but will continue to be monitored, with both players ruled out until late September.
On the other hand, Lisandro Martínez remains sidelined with a knee injury, while Casemiro is suspended after his red card. Diogo Dalot is also ruled out, leaving United short on key defensive options.
Prediction: Brentford 1-2 Man Utd
Leeds Utd vs Bournemouth
Lucas Perri (thigh) and Wilfried Gnonto (calf) remain sidelined until after the international break. Daniel James has returned to training and could feature this weekend depending on his recovery, while Jayden Bogle is also back in training and should be available if there are no setbacks.
Adam Smith (thigh) and Enes Unal (knee) remain sidelined until after the international break. Lewis Cook picked up a shoulder injury in training and is being monitored, but his availability for next week remains uncertain.
Prediction: Leeds Utd 0-1 Bournemouth
Chelsea vs Brighton
Plenty of absentees from Chelsea, Levi Colwill (ACL) and Liam Delap (thigh) are long-term absentees, while Dario Essugo and Mykhailo Mudryk also remain out with no set return dates.
Badiashile, Lavia, and Buonanotte are unavailable until early October, with Robert Sánchez suspended this weekend.
Cole Palmer is being managed day to day with a groin issue, while Marc Guiu and Joshua Acheampong are also under assessment.
Adam Webster is out long term, while Solly March is progressing in rehab but not expected back until later in the year. Jack Hinshelwood faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a ligament injury, and Maxim De Cuyper is being assessed after a minor knee issue.
Prediction: Chelsea 1-1 Brighton
Man City vs Burnley
Cherki and Kovacic remain sidelined, while Marmoush is also out as he recovers from a knee injury. Aït-Nouri is doubtful with a muscular issue, while Haaland is being monitored after a back problem but is expected to have a good chance of featuring. Khusanov is also under assessment following an ankle injury.
Jordan Beyer (thigh) and Connor Roberts (knee) remain out as they continue recovery, while Zeki Amdouni is a long-term absentee with an ACL injury.
Jacob Bruun Larsen has returned to training and faces a late fitness test to determine his availability this weekend. City might not be at their best at the moment, but Burnley will still find it tough to keep them out this week.
Prediction: Man City 3-0 Burnley
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool
A rematch of the Community Shield encounter from earlier this season. Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucouré remain long-term absentees with ACL injuries, while Walter Benítez (finger) and Ismaïla Sarr (thigh) are both ruled out until early October and late September respectively.
Odsonne Édouard (Achilles) and Caleb Kporha (back) have no clear return dates, and Yeremy Santos is awaiting further assessment on a knee problem.
Liverpool has gotten all possible 15 points this season with several crucial late winning goals. Hugo Ekitike is suspended until the end of September, while Giovanni Leoni is sidelined with a knee injury that is still being assessed, with no clear return date yet.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-1 Liverpool
Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland
Ola Aina remains out long term after surgery, while Nicolás Domínguez is still sidelined but close to returning to training.
Murillo is being monitored but expected to be available this weekend, and Milenković has recovered from cramp. Douglas Luiz was taken off with hamstring soreness and is doubtful as he continues to be assessed.
As for Sunderland, Diarra is a long-term absentee, while Reinildo is suspended until late October. Hjelde , Mundle, and Cirkin are all ruled out until mid-October.
Aji Alese is still not ready to return, while Luke O’Nien is back in partial training and could feature this weekend if passed fit. Ange Postecoglou is still searching for his first victory since taking charge of Nottingham Forest.
Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-2 Sunderland
Tottenham vs Wolves
Maddison (ACL), Kulusevski (knee), Dragusin (ACL), and Bissouma remain sidelined. Solanke and Pape Sarr have been back in training and could feature this weekend, while Takai is less likely. Ben Davies and Kolo Muani are recovering from minor issues but may not be ready, leaving late calls on their availability.
As for Wolves who has lost all the league matches, Leon Chiwome is out long term after an ACL rupture, while André Trindade is being assessed for a calf problem and remains doubtful.
Prediction: Tottenham 1-0 Wolves
Aston Villa vs Fulham
Onana, Tielemans, and García remain sidelined as they continue recovery, while Ross Barkley is absent with a personal issue but could return if passed fit. Villa finally netted their first league goal last week and will be eager to build on that momentum in the upcoming match.
Fulham’s only injury concern is Kevin Santos, who is being assessed for a shoulder problem with no clear return date confirmed.
Prediction: Aston Villa 0-1 Fulham
Newcastle vs Arsenal
Match of the week! Jacob Ramsey (ankle) and Yoane Wissa (knee) are sidelined until after the international break, while Fabian Schär is also ruled out with a head injury but hopes to return soon. Anthony Gordon remains suspended this week.
Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz remain long-term absentees with knee injuries, while Madueke is also sidelined and will be reassessed in the coming weeks. Martin Ødegaard is back in training and could return soon, while Piero Hincapié is being monitored after a groin issue with no set return date.
Prediction: Newcastle 0-2 Arsenal
Everton vs West Ham
Jarrad Branthwaite is sidelined with a thigh injury until early October, while Merlin Röhl is being assessed after a minor groin issue and remains doubtful for this week.
On the other hand, Tomáš Souček is suspended until late October, while Aaron Wan-Bissaka is sidelined with a stomach issue and will miss this week’s game, though he is expected to resume light training soon.
Prediction: Everton 2-1 West Ham
