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The 2025-26 Premier League season gets under way this weekend and here is all the key injury news alongside essential Fantasy Premier League statistics.

The gameweek kicks off with reigning champions Liverpool at home to Bournemouth on Friday night (20:00 BST) - here is the full fixture list.

This article will be updated as Premier League managers give their weekly news conferences.

For more FPL help, don't miss our regular Friday Q&A from 15:30 BST live on the BBC Sport website, with one of our four experts answering your questions

Friday

Liverpool v Bournemouth (20:00 BST)

Reigning champions Liverpool could give competitive debuts to numerous summer recruits, including club record signing Florian Wirtz and former Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez.

Ryan Gravenberch serves a ban because of his red card in the final game of the 2024-25 season, while defender Joe Gomez is back in training after injury and might be among the substitutes, according to head coach Arne Slot.

Slot's Bournemouth counterpart Andoni Iraola has yet to decide whether central defender Bafode Diakite will feature, two days after joining the club.

Ryan Christie is back in training after a groin injury but this match comes too soon.

Players out: Liverpool - Conor Bradley, Ryan Gravenberch Bournemouth - Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook, Justin Kluivert

Doubts: Liverpool - Joe Gomez

Key FPL notes:

Mohamed Salah (£14.5m) finished the 2024-25 season with 47 attacking returns, at least 18 more than any other player.
Florian Wirtz (£8.5m) caught the eye in Sunday's Community Shield. The German playmaker created a team-high four chances and had the assist for Hugo Ekitike's (£8.5m) opener.
Only two players could better Antoine Semenyo's (£7.0m) total of 125 shots in the 2024-25 campaign - he scored with 11 of those attempts.

Saturday

Aston Villa v Newcastle (12:30 BST)

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery will hold his press conference on Friday.

Both of Villa's senior summer signings could start. Experienced goalkeeper Marco Bizot will deputise for the suspended Emiliano Martinez, while Evann Guessand is an option for any of the attacking positions.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has said his side have been "unified" by the transfer saga surrounding star striker Alexander Isak, who continues to train away from the rest of his team-mates amid interest from Liverpool.

Joe Willock is Newcastle's only injury absentee, while new recruits Anthony Elanga, Malick Thiaw and Aaron Ramsdale could all feature. Newcastle's expected new signing, Jacob Ramsey, is unlikely to be involved even if his move from Villa is completed on Friday.

Players out: Villa - Emiliano Martinez Newcastle - Alexander Isak, Joe Willock

Doubts: Villa - Ross Barkley, Andres Garcia, Morgan Rogers

Key FPL notes:

Ollie Watkins (£9.0m) has scored in each of his last four games against Newcastle United at Villa Park.
Morgan Rogers' (£7.0m) tally of 16 big chances created was only beaten by five other FPL midfielders in 2024-25.
Anthony Elanga (£7.0m) produced an impressive 17 attacking returns playing for Nottingham Forest in the 2024-25 season.

Brighton v Fulham (15:00 BST)

Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler is "very, very confident" that Carlos Baleba will remain on the south coast by the end of the transfer window despite interest from Manchester United, and the midfielder is set to feature against Fulham.

Jack Hinshelwood is likely to be involved following a knock but Solly March and Adam Webster miss out.

Fulham head coach Marco Silva has confirmed forward Rodrigo Muniz will be involved despite rumours of a move away from Craven Cottage.

Silva's only summer signing to date is back-up goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte, and he said: "I didn't expect us to be this passive [in the transfer market]. I knew what I wanted and the plan was there but it hasn't happened. Right now we need to reinforce."

Players out: Brighton - Solly March, Adam Webster, Julio Enciso Fulham - Antonee Robinson

Doubts: Brighton - Diego Gomez, Charalampos Kostoulas

Key FPL notes:

Brighton's Yasin Ayari (£5.0m) has been directly involved in a team-high five goals over pre-season, with two goals and three assists.
Kaoru Mitoma's (£6.5m) total of 69 points in home matches last season was not beaten by any other Brighton player.
Harry Wilson (£5.5m) was Fulham's standout player in pre-season, scoring five goals and providing one assist.

Sunderland v West Ham (15:00 BST)

Promoted Sunderland have signed 11 players so far this summer, with a decision to be made on Friday about the involvement of their latest recruits: ex-West Ham left-back Arthur Masuaku and fellow defender Omar Alderete.

Former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has been named captain, with head coach Regis Le Bris explaining: "It's really natural because of Granit's level and his experience, leadership and understanding of the game."

Four players could make their West Ham debuts on Saturday: El Hadji Malick Diouf, Kyle Walker-Peters, Callum Wilson and Mads Hermansen.

Academy graduate Freddie Potts has featured regularly in pre-season and is in contention for his first Premier League appearance.

Players out: Sunderland - Dennis Cirkin, Leo Fuhr Hjelde, Romaine Mundle West Ham - George Earthy, Crysencio Summerville

Doubts: Sunderland - Luke O'Nien

Key FPL notes:

Granit Xhaka (£5.0m) has returned to the Premier League with Sunderland this summer. The former Arsenal man made 33 Bundesliga appearances for Bayer Leverkusen last season, scoring twice and providing seven assists.
Niclas Fullkrug (£6.0m) has been one of West Ham's standout performers in pre-season. The German scored in each of the Hammers' final three friendlies.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£4.5m) is currently the most-owned sub-£6.0m defender in FPL, found in more than 28 per cent of squads. The wing-back produced five assists for West Ham after Graham Potter was appointed head coach in January 2025.

Tottenham v Burnley (15:00 BST)

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is missing seven injured players, with Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and Destiny Udogie among those ruled out.

Yves Bissouma returns to the squad after missing out on Wednesday's Super Cup final as a punishment for persistent lateness, while Dominic Solanke could also feature after coming off the bench against Paris Saint-Germain.

Burnley have no new injury concerns ahead of their return to Premier League football, with Bashir Humphreys and Zeki Amdouni long-term absentees.

Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka and forward Marcus Edwards are two of 11 new signings in contention to make their debut, while Connor Roberts and Jordan Beyer will be assessed.

Players out: Tottenham - James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Radu Dragusin, Destiny Udogie, Bryan Gil, Manor Solomon, Kota Takai Burnley - Bashir Humphreys, Zeki Amdouni, Zian Flemming

Doubts: Burnley - Connor Roberts, Jordan Beyer, Armando Broja

Key FPL notes:

Pape Matar Sarr (£5.0m) has been one of Tottenham's form players in pre-season, scoring three goals while playing as a No 10. With James Maddison (£7.0m) ruled out for an extended period through injury, the budget midfielder should get further opportunities to impress.
Cristian Romero's (£5.0m) five goals in 2023-24 underlines his aerial ability at set-pieces. The Argentinian nodded past Lucas Chevalier to give Spurs a 2-0 lead over Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup earlier this week.
Maxime Esteve (£4.0m) started every Championship match for Burnley in 2024-25. The Clarets kept a record 30 clean sheets, never conceding more than one goal in a match.

Wolves v Manchester City (15:00 BST)

Team news to appear here later on Friday.

Key FPL notes:

Jorgen Strand Larsen (£6.5m) impressed during his debut season at Molineux, with 14 goals and four assists. The Norwegian could be Wolves' new penalty taker following Matheus Cunha's (£8.0m) move to Man Utd.
Tijjani Reijnders (£5.5m) is currently the most-owned midfielder under £6.5m, selected by more than 13 per cent of managers. The Dutchman featured in 37 league matches for AC Milan last season, recording 10 goals and four assists.
Reclassified from a forward to a midfielder, Omar Marmoush (£8.5m) racked up 49 shots from the point of his debut in the 2024-25 season, the most of any Manchester City player.

Sunday

Chelsea v Crystal Palace (14:00 BST)

Crystal Palace team news to appear here later on Friday.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said that the club may be forced to enter the transfer market to deal with the loss of injured centre-back Levi Colwill, who has been ruled out for most of the season due to an ACL injury.

Wesley Fofana and Trevoh Chalobah are set to be available to face Crystal Palace, although the opening game comes too soon for Benoit Badiashile and Romeo Lavia.

Players out: Chelsea - Levi Colwill, Benoit Badiashile, Romeo Lavia.

Key FPL notes:

Cole Palmer (£10.5m) is currently the most-owned player in Fantasy, found in over 59.5 per cent of squads on the back of five attacking returns at the Club World Cup.
Jean-Philippe Mateta (£7.5m) chipped in with four goals and an assist in his final three pre-season friendlies, culminating in a penalty scored in the Community Shield.
Daniel Munoz (£5.5m) was the leading Fantasy defender for touches inside the opposition's penalty box last season, with 112.

Nottingham Forest v Brentford (14:00 BST)

Nottingham Forest team news to appear here later on Friday.

Brentford boss Keith Andrews has ruled out Yoane Wissa due to the uncertainty over the forward's future: "It has been a very disrupted pre-season, and the interest in Yoane is very clear. I have a very good relationship with him and that will persist. But we have to focus on the players that are ready and I don't think Yoane is in that space."

Goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher and forward Kevin Schade have returned to training after minor injuries and will both be assessed.

Players out: Brentford - Vitaly Janelt, Paris Maghoma, Gustavo Nunes

Doubts: Brentford - Caoimhin Kelleher, Kevin Schade

Key FPL notes:

Elliot Anderson (£5.5m) could be a fine budget pick thanks to his potential for defensive contribution points. The 22-year-old would have ranked joint-second in that particular metric last season, with 36 points.
Nikola Milenkovic (£5.5m) and Murillo (£5.5m) would have claimed defensive contribution points both home and away against Brentford last season.
Caoimhin Kelleher (£4.5m) is currently the fourth most-owned goalkeeper in Fantasy, sitting in more than 17 per cent of squads. Brentford had to wait until Gameweek 12 of the 2024-25 season to record their first clean sheet; however, from that point onwards, they secured 12 shutouts in 27 matches.

Manchester United v Arsenal (16:30 BST)

Team news to appear here later on Friday

Key FPL notes:

Bruno Fernandes (£9.0m) has produced three goals and two assists during pre-season, with four of his attacking returns coming against Premier League opposition in the Summer Series. The Portuguese would have recorded 22 defensive contribution points in 2024-25.
Previously a forward, Matheus Cunha (£8.0m) joins the midfielder pool this season, having averaged 5.8 points per start in 2024-25.
Viktor Gyokeres (£9.0m) scored in Arsenal's final friendly of the summer last weekend. He is one to monitor as he could be on penalties at his new club.

Monday

Leeds United v Everton (20:00 BST)

Team news to appear here later on Friday

Key FPL notes:

Budget forward Joel Piroe (£5.5m) was the Championship's top goalscorer in 2024-25, striking 19 times.
James Tarkowski (£5.5m) would have earned more defensive contribution points than any other Premier League player last season, with 44. He did enough to earn the bonus in 22 of his 33 starts.
Jordan Pickford (£5.5m) had to wait until Gameweek 7 to produce his first return in 2024-25, but went on to deliver 12 clean sheets in 32 matches.

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