The Premier League is entering a thrilling stage — just three points separate second-placed Manchester City and ninth-placed Crystal Palace, making every result crucial.
Matchweek 11’s headline clash sees
Manchester City host Liverpool at the Etihad, a fixture that could have major implications for both the title race and FPL rankings.
Tottenham vs Man Utd
Tottenham are facing several injuries, with James Maddison out long-term after ACL surgery.
Kulusevski, Solanke, Davies, Dragusin, Bissouma, Gray, Takai, and Bergvall are all sidelined until late November, while Mohammed Kudus is being assessed and could return soon.
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez remains sidelined with a knee injury and is expected to return around late November 2025.
Prediction: Tottenham 2-2 Man Utd
Everton vs Fulham
Everton are dealing with several injuries: Jarrad Branthwaite is out with a thigh injury until early 2026, Nathan Patterson remains sidelined following a minor groin procedure, and Iliman Ndiaye is being assessed for a minor thigh issue but could return soon.
On the other hand, Fulham’s Antonee Robinson remains out with a knee injury.
He’s been doing individual training but isn’t yet fully fit, with his return expected sometime after the international break in early December.
Prediction: Everton 1-1 Fulham
West Ham vs Burnley
West Ham are missing several players through injury, including Oliver Scarles, who is recovering from shoulder surgery and expected back in December.
George Earthy remains out with a thigh issue, while Niclas Fullkrug and Konstantinos Mavropanos are both sidelined but could return after the international break.
Burnley also have a number of absentees: Zeki Amdouni is out long-term following ACL surgery, Connor Roberts faces months out with a knee setback, and Jordan Beyer is recovering from a thigh injury.
Hjalmar Ekdal, however, only has a minor facial knock and should be available soon.
Prediction: West Ham 3-1 Burnley
Sunderland vs Arsenal
Sunderland have multiple absentees, with Mouhamadou Diarra, Leo Hjelde, Romaine Mundle, Dennis Cirkin, and Ajibola Alese all ruled out until late November or December, while Omar Alderete is being assessed for a head issue and could return soon.
Arsenal are also hit by injuries, with Gabriel Jesus out until early 2026 and several key players — Odegaard, Havertz, Martinelli, Gyokeres, and Madueke — sidelined until after the international break.
Zubimendi and Kepa are being assessed for minor knocks and could feature shortly.
Prediction: Sunderland 1-1 Arsenal
Chelsea vs Wolves
Chelsea remain without several key players, with Levi Colwill and Dario Essugo out long-term following surgery, while Cole Palmer and Benoit Badiashile are expected back after the international break.
Pedro Neto is being assessed for a minor issue, Romeo Lavia faces another spell out, and Mykhailo Mudryk remains suspended.
Wolves also have injury concerns — Rodrigo Gomes is recovering from surgery and will be out until early 2026, Matt Doherty and Leon Chiwome are sidelined with knee problems, and Emmanuel Agbadou is serving a suspension.
Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Wolves
Crystal Palace vs Brighton
Crystal Palace are without Cheick Doucoure, Edward Nketiah, and Rio Cardines, all expected to return after the international break, while Caleb Kporha remains sidelined with a back issue and no set timeline.
Brighton also face several absences, with Adam Webster and Solly March out long-term, and Gruda, Milner, and Hinshelwood ruled out until late November.
Joel Veltman has returned to fitness, while Kaoru Mitoma is close to making his comeback and will undergo a late fitness test.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-3 Brighton
Aston Villa vs Bournemouth
Aston Villa are managing a few injury concerns — Tyrone Mings is sidelined with a hamstring problem and expected to miss several weeks, while Andres Garcia continues his recovery and remains out until early December.
Emiliano Buendia and Youri Tielemans are both nearing returns, with late fitness tests determining their availability for upcoming fixtures.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth have a lighter injury list, with Alejandro Jimenez nursing a calf issue and Tyler Adams recovering from a minor knee knock; both are being assessed ahead of their potential return this week.
Prediction: Aston Villa 0-1 Bournemouth
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford have fresh injury concerns, with young midfielder Antoni Milambo undergoing ACL surgery and set for a long spell out, while Josh Dasilva continues his extended recovery from knee surgery and is targeting a return to team training next month.
Benjamin Arthur is back in full training and could feature soon as he completes his comeback.
Newcastle remain without several players, including Yoane Wissa, who is still rebuilding fitness after a knee issue, and Valentino Livramento, expected back after the international break.
Harrison Ashby and William Osula are both unavailable with no confirmed return dates, while Anthony Gordon is being monitored after a recurrence of a hip problem.
Prediction: Brentford 0-1 Newcastle
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds Utd
A number of Nottingham Forest players remain unavailable, with Ola Aina, Dilane Bakwa, and Oleksandr Zinchenko continuing their recoveries from muscle injuries.
Chris Wood and Callum Hudson-Odoi are nearing returns but still being assessed, while Angus Gunn and Douglas Luiz face longer spells on the sidelines due to knee and thigh issues.
Over at Leeds United, fitness updates are more encouraging — Wilfried Gnonto has resumed full training after hernia surgery, and Jayden Bogle is recovering from illness.
However, Harry Gray remains out with a groin problem, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin is being monitored for a minor thigh strain.
Prediction: Nottingham Forest 2-0 Leeds Utd
Man City vs Liverpool
Mateo Kovacic faces an extended spell out for Manchester City after an ankle issue developed calcification, with his return unlikely before March 2026.
At Liverpool, injuries continue to mount — Giovanni Leoni is sidelined long term with an ACL tear, while both Alisson Becker and Jeremie Frimpong are expected to remain out until late November.
Alexander Isak is also being monitored after a groin problem and could make a limited return soon if his recovery progresses well.
Prediction: Man City 3-2 Liverpool
That wraps up our look at the key team news ahead of Gameweek 11, but now it is over to you. Which line-ups do you think will spring the biggest surprises this weekend, and how do you see the scores playing out? Drop your predictions and join the chat below – let’s see who gets it spot on.
