Matchday 15 of the Premier League 2024/25 season will be another fascinating chapter in one of the most tightly contested English seasons of all time. Those at the top will look to cement their leads and try to dethrone their competitors. While the clubs struggling at the bottom will attempt to climb up the ladder. Here is a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the fitness and availability reports of the 20 Premier Leagues ahead of matchday 15.
Arsenal
Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu have been a part of Arsenal’s injury list for quite some time now. The pair will continue their respective recoveries and will return to training in the upcoming weeks. Arsenal fans are worried about the status of Gabriel and Riccardo Calafiori whose participation has been deemed uncertain. Mikel Arteta’s press conference will help the fans evaluate if it is just a scare or something more substantial.
Aston Villa
Aston Villa has suffered a slight bump in the road in terms of results in recent weeks, which has been reflected in the club’s league position. Villa’s resurgence will continue against Southampton but without the services of Amadou Onana and Jacob Ramsey.
Bournemouth
Alex Scott (Meniscus Injury), Julian Araujo (Hamstring Injury), and Luis Sinisterra (Muscle Injury) will not be available for selection for Bournemouth.
Brentford
Thomas Frank will have several key absentees for the match against Newcastle United. Rico Henry, Aaron Hickey, Christian Nørgaard, Kristoffer Ajer, Mathias Jensen, Josh Dasilva, Kristofer Ajer, and Gustavo Gomes are all injured and unavailable.
Brighton & Hove Albion
The Seagulls are quietly but successfully enjoying a great season so far. Brighton sits in the fifth spot in the table on the back of 23 points from 14 matches. Adam Webster, James Milner, Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood, Joel Veltman, and Solly March are still sidelined by respective fitness woes.
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Chelsea
Club captain and fan favourite, Reece James will continue to remain on the sidelines for Chelsea and Enzo Maresca. Wesley Fofana will join the England international on the injury list. Both players are listed to return in early January.
Crystal Palace
Struggling in the relegation zone, Crystal Palace will have to face the gigantic test of Manchester City on matchday 15. Chadi Riad (Knee Injury), Adam Wharton (Groin Injury), and Matheus Franca (Broken Rib) will not be able to provide their services.
Everton
James Garner, Tim Iroegbunam, and Youssef Chermiti will have to sit out due to respective injury woes.
Fulham
Harrison Reed (Knee injury) and Joachim Andersen (Calf injury) will not be able to take part against Arsenal due to their respective injury woes. Fantasy Premier League managers will also have to keep an eye on the status of Tom Cairney, who will be out due to a suspension.
Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town and Kieran McKenna will have to manage the threat of Bournemouth without the services of Axel Tuanzebe, Chiedozie Ogbene, Cieran Slicker, and George Hirst.
Leicester City
Harry Winks (Muscle Injury), Abdul Fatawu (Cruciate ligament injury), Jakub Stolarczyk (Ankle Injury), and Ricardo Pereira (Hamstring Injury) will have to sit out for Leicester City on matchday 15.
Liverpool
Liverpool’s title charge was slightly derailed by an entertaining yet frustrating 3-3 draw with Newcastle United. Alisson Becker, Conor Bradley, Diogo Jota, Federico Chiesa, Ibrahima Konate, and Konstantinos Tsimikas are among the names currently sidelined by injuries. Arne Slot will be further burdened by the absence of the suspended, Alexis Mac Allister.
Manchester City
Manchester City finally registered a victory with an assuring 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest on matchday 14. Pep Guardiola will not be able to rely upon the services of John Stones, Mateo Kovacic, Oscar Bobb, and most importantly, Rodri. Last season’s player of the year, Phil Foden might also not be able to take part due to an illness.
Manchester United
Manchester United and Ruben Amorim will be delighted to regain the services of Lenny Yoro. The summer signing has not played a single Premier League minute this season. Jonny Evans, Luke Shaw, and Victor Lindelöf will be the names on the injury list for the Red Devils.
Newcastle United
Three key players, Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles, and Sven Botman, will remain unavailable for selection for Eddie Howe and Newcastle United. Kieran Trippier is also recovering from an illness and might not feature.
Nottingham Forest
Forest will have the face the daunting challenge of Manchester United at Old Trafford in the absence of Danilo, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Ibrahim Sangare.
Southampton
Aaron Ramsdale (Broken Finger), Gavin Bazunu (Achilles Tendon Injury), Jan Bednarek (Muscle Injury), Ross Stewart (Calf Injury), Paul Onuachu (Knock), Adam Lallana (Hamstring Injury), Jack Stephens (Suspension), and William Smallbone (Hamstring Injury) will not be available for Southampton on matchday 15.
Tottenham Hotspur
Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Mikey Moore, Richarlison, Guglielmo Vicario, and Wilson Odobert are on the list of unavailable players for Ange Postecoglou. Uruguayan midfielder, Rodrigo Bentancur will remain on the sidelines due to a suspension caused by his off-the-pitch remarks.
West Ham
Edson Alvarez (Suspension), and Jean-Clair Todibo (Knock) will be the unavailable players for the Hammers on matchday 15.
Wolves
Boubacar Traore (Knee), Enso Gonzalez (Ligament), Sasa Kalajdzic (Ligament), and Yerson Mosquera (Knee) will be guaranteed absentees on matchday 15 for a resurging Wolves side. Bastien Meupiyou is also yet to be cleared by the club doctors.
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