The final match of the previous game week wrapped up less than 48 hours ago, and we’re already heading straight into Gameweek 15.
Arsenal remain top of the table with a five-point cushion, but their momentum
has dipped slightly with two draws in their last four fixtures.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa—after a shaky start to the season—have surged into form and are now one of the league’s most in-form sides.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal
Aston Villa have fresh concerns, with Ross Barkley facing a long spell out after his knee injury proved worse than expected, while Tyrone Mings is also sidelined for a few more weeks.
Emiliano Martínez is dealing with a back issue and will undergo a late fitness test to determine whether he can feature in the upcoming match.
Arsenal are managing several knocks, with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Magalhães out for a few more weeks, while Trossard, Saliba, and Declan Rice will undergo late fitness tests.
Mosquera’s situation is more complicated, and his availability remains uncertain.
Prediction: Aston Villa 2-2 Arsenal
Everton vs Nottm Forest
Everton remain short-handed, with Branthwaite, Coleman, Rohl, and Patterson all sidelined, while Gueye and Iroegbunam are serving suspensions.
Michael Keane faces a late fitness test to determine his availability. Several Nottingham Forest players remain unavailable, with Aina, Gunn, Wood, Zinchenko, Awoniyi, Bakwa, and Douglas Luiz all still working their way back to fitness.
Murillo and Gibbs-White stand a better chance of featuring this weekend, pending late fitness tests, as both recover from minor issues.
Prediction: Everton 1-1 Nottm Forest
Newcastle vs Burnley
Newcastle continue to deal with several absences — Trippier, Pope, Botman, and Osula are all ruled out for now, while Emil Krafth, Sandro Tonali, and Yoane Wissa are undergoing late fitness tests to determine whether they can be involved.
Burnley remain without several key players, with Amdouni, Roberts, and Beyer all on longer-term recovery paths, while Tuanzebe is much closer to returning and will be assessed via a late fitness test.
Prediction: Newcastle 3-1 Burnley
Man City vs Sunderland
Manchester City remain without both Mateo Kovačić, who is sidelined long-term with an ankle issue, and Rodri, who is expected to be out for a few more weeks as he recovers from a thigh problem.
Sunderland remain without both Aji Alese and Habib Diarra, with each continuing their rehabilitation and not expected back until mid-December as the club prioritises a careful recovery process.
Prediction: Man City 1-1 Sunderland
Tottenham vs Brentford
Tottenham continue to deal with several long-term absences, with James Maddison out until next summer following ACL surgery and no clear return dates yet for Solanke, Kulusevski, or Bissouma.
Dragusin and Kota Takai have taken positive steps by featuring in a U21 friendly, but both still require further assessment before rejoining the first-team squad.
Brentford remain without several long-term absentees, as Carvalho and Milambo continue their ACL recoveries and Josh Dasilva works toward a January return.
Reiss Nelson is simply unavailable against his parent club, while Aaron Hickey will undergo a late fitness test after a recent knock.
Prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Brentford
Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Bournemouth are dealing with a mix of injuries and suspensions—Ben Doak faces a long spell out with a serious hamstring issue, while Ryan Christie is expected to miss a few weeks.
Cook, Adams, and Brooks are serving suspensions, with some returning sooner than others.
Senesi is available again, whereas Milosavljević requires a late fitness test after a knee problem. Youngster Akinmboni also remains sidelined with a muscle injury.
Chelsea remain without several players, with Colwill out long-term after ACL surgery and both Essugo and Lavia sidelined with thigh problems until early January.
Caicedo is suspended following a red card, while Mudryk continues to be unavailable due to his ongoing anti-doping case.
Prediction: Bournemouth 2-3 Chelsea
Leeds vs Liverpool
Leeds United are without Daniel James and Sean Longstaff for the foreseeable future due to muscle injuries, while both Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha face late fitness tests as the club assesses their chances of featuring this weekend.
Liverpool still have Leoni out long-term with an ACL injury, while Frimpong isn’t expected back until next week as he continues recovering from a thigh issue.
Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez are both trending positively and should be available pending late fitness assessments.
Prediction: Leeds 0-1 Liverpool
Brighton vs West Ham
Brighton remain without several key players, with Webster and Tzimas facing long-term layoffs and Solly March still a couple of weeks away.
Milner is close to returning, while Mitoma, Rutter, and Ayari will all undergo late fitness checks to determine their availability for the upcoming match.
West Ham are still awaiting the return of several players, with Scarles progressing toward full-contact training and Summerville facing a late fitness test to determine his availability.
Igor Julio is unavailable against his parent club, while Lucas Paquetá returns from suspension.
Fabianski, however, remains sidelined with a back issue and has no confirmed return date.
Prediction: Brighton 0-1 West Ham
Fulham vs Crystal Palace
Fulham remain without Rodrigo Muniz, who continues his individual recovery work, while Antonee Robinson is improving but still not ready to return, with his timeline remaining uncertain over the coming weeks.
Crystal Palace have several players still unavailable, with Sarr sidelined this week due to ankle ligament issues and needing further assessment.
Borna Sosa is much closer and will face a late fitness test. Long-term absentees Doucouré, Chadi Riad, Rio Cardines, and Caleb Kporha remain out with no clear return dates as the club continues to manage their recoveries carefully.
Prediction: Fulham 2-0 Crystal Palace
Wolves vs Man Utd
Wolves still have a lengthy injury list, with Rodrigo Gomes and Bentley out for extended periods and several others—including Chiwome, Lopez, and Munetsi—also unavailable with no clear return dates.
João Gomes serves a suspension, while Ladislav Krejčí edges closer to fitness and will undergo a late assessment to determine whether he can feature.
Manchester United remain without Šeško and Maguire as both continue their recoveries, though neither is far off a return.
De Ligt and Dalot, meanwhile, are expected to be available, pending late fitness tests that should determine their readiness for the next match.
Prediction: Wolves 1-2 Man Utd
