Hincapie and Wilson Fit for 3pm, Timber Absent
The Premier League weekend promises thrilling action, with several key matchups featuring notable team news. Here’s an overview of the latest developments ahead of the matches.
Piero Hincapie and Harry Wilson Fit for Action
Arsenal’s Piero Hincapie will play after overcoming an injury scare during the week. However, his long-term position in the starting lineup may be temporary, as Gabriel Magalhaes returns as a substitute. A significant absence for Arsenal is Jurrien Timber, while Riccardo Calafiori was also removed from the lineup before the game, prompting a late change with Myles Lewis-Skelly stepping in.
Brighton and Hove Albion Changes
Brighton has made three significant lineup changes. Lewis Dunk, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Diego Gomez replace Mats Wieffer, Olivier Boscagli, and Yankuba Minteh, who is no longer starting regularly.
Changes for Liverpool and Other Teams
Liverpool’s Arne Slot has opted for two changes, bringing in Federico Chiesa for the suspended Dominik Szoboszlai. This is Chiesa’s inaugural Premier League start this season. Additionally, Jeremie Frimpong replaces Conor Bradley, allowing Cody Gakpo to return from injury as a substitute.
Wolverhampton Wanderers also made four changes, introducing Mateus Mane, Yerson Mosquera, Hugo Bueno, and Tolu Arokodare into their starting XI.
Teams Unchanged in Key Matchups
In London, both West Ham United and Fulham are sticking with their unchanged lineups, indicating that Harry Wilson is fit following a knock earlier in the week.
Brentford and Bournemouth Adjustments
Brentford has included Kristoffer Ajer, who steps in for the unavailable Sepp van den Berg. Bournemouth made several adjustments, with Alex Scott, Adam Smith, and Junior Kroupi coming in for David Brooks, Evanilson, and Justin Kluivert. Despite rumors about his future, Antoine Semenyo retains his starting position.
Burnley and Everton Lineup Notes
Burnley will play without Maxime Esteve and has made adjustments with Armando Broja, Bashir Humphreys, and Marcus Edwards entering the starting lineup. Meanwhile, Everton will compete without Jack Grealish, who is ill, prompting Tyler Dibling to step up in his place.
Matchday Lineups Overview
| Team | Starting XI | Subs |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | Raya, Rice, Saliba, Hincapie, Lewis-Skelly, Merino, Zubimendi, Odegaard, Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres | Arrizabalaga, Jesus, Eze, Magalhaes, Martinelli, Norgaard, Madueke, Nwaneri |
| Brighton | Verbruggen, Dunk, van Hecke, Coppola, Kadioglu, Hinshelwood, Ayari, De Cuyper, Gruda, Gomez, Rutter | Steele, Minteh, Watson, Welbeck, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Wieffer, Veltman |
| Brentford | Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, Ajer, Henry, Yarmolyuk, Janelt, Jensen, Schade, Thiago, Lewis-Potter | Valdimarsson, Hickey, Pinnock, Henderson, Nelson, Damsgaard, Konak, Nunes, Donovan |
| Bournemouth | Petrovic, Jimenez, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert, Tavernier, Cook, Smith, Scott, Semenyo, Kroupi | Dennis, Soler, Brooks, Evanilson, Christie, Adli, Kluivert, Hill, Unal |
| Burnley | Dubravka, Walker, Laurent, Humphreys, Ekdal, Pires, Cullen, Ugochukwu, Edwards, Broja, Bruun Larsen | Weiss, Hartman, Anthony, Florentino, Tchaouna, Flemming, Sonne, Tresor, Barnes |
| Everton | Pickford, O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko, Iroegbunam, Garner, Dibling, Alcaraz, McNeil, Beto | Travers, King, Patterson, Barry, Rohl, Aznou, Welch, Campbell |
| Liverpool | Alisson, Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Gravenberch, Jones, Chiesa, Mac Allister, Wirtz, Ekitike | Mamardashvili, Woodman, Bradley, Gakpo, Robertson, Nyoni, Ramsay, Ngumoha, Lucky |
| Wolverhampton | Sa, Mosquera, Krejci, S Bueno, Doherty, Gomes, Andre, H §Bueno, Mane, Hwang Hee-Chan, Arokodare | Johnstone, Wolfe, Strand Larsen, Arias, Hoever, Lopez, Gonzalez, Tchatchoua, Rawlings |
| West Ham | Areola, Todibo, Kilman, Magassa, Walker-Peters, Scarles, Potts, Fernandes, Summerville, Paqueta, Bowen | Hermansen, Earthy, Mavropanos, Rodriguez, Soucek, Kante, Golambeckis, Mayers, Wilson |
| Fulham | Leno, Robinson, Andersen, Cuenca, Tete, Lukic, Berge, Wilson, Smith-Rowe, Kevin, Jimenez | Lecomte, Castagne, Reed, Diop, Ridgeon, Cairney, King, Traore, Kusi-Asare |
As matchday approaches, fans can look forward to exciting performances from key players like Hincapie and Wilson, paving the way for a competitive set of fixtures.
