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Sunday's Premier League team news including Arsenal vs. Manchester United

Sports Mole provides team news for all of Saturday's Premier League fixtures, including Arsenal vs. Manchester United.


Leeds vs. Brentford (Sunday, 2.00pm)

Leeds United's Wilfried Gnonto celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates on January 18, 2023© Reuters

Leeds boss Marsch has confirmed that January signing Maximilian Wober is available for selection on Sunday despite limping off with an injury against Cardiff, while Crysencio Summerville, Archie Gray (both ankle), Stuart Dallas (leg) and Adam Forshaw (groin) all remain sidelined.

Liam Cooper and Robin Koch were both rested in midweek after picking up minor knocks, but the centre-back duo are in contention to return to the first XI on Sunday, while Pascal Struijk may be recalled at left-back after watching on as an unused substitute against Cardiff.

Luis Sinisterra came on for the final 10 minutes on Wednesday to make his first appearance since the end of October after recovering from a foot injury; the Colombian will now compete with Gnonto, Brenden Aaronson, Jack Harrison and Sam Greenwood for a starting berth on the flanks.

Club-record signing Georginio Rutter was not registered in time to make his Leeds debut against Cardiff but he is available to play on Sunday, although Rodrigo is expected to lead the line from the start.

As for Brentford, Pontus Jansson (hamstring) and Frank Onyeka (thigh) both remain sidelined, while Shandon Baptiste is closing in on a return from a groin problem but is unlikely to feature on Sunday.

Aaron Hickey may be selected in the matchday squad for the first time since October after a spell out with an ankle injury, while Rico Henry is available after missing the win over Bournemouth due to a calf strain; Vitaly Janelt is therefore likely to move back into centre-midfield after starting at left-back last time out.

Toney, who has scored 13 Premier League goals in 17 games so far this season, is poised to lead the line, while new recruit Kevin Schade will be pushing to start his first game for the Bees, competing with Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa and Keane Lewis-Potter for a place in attack.

Our tipster partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.

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Man City vs. Wolves (Sunday, 2.00pm)

Manchester City players celebrate Riyad Mahrez's goal against Tottenham Hotspur on January 19, 2023© Reuters

Man City's only injury concern is with right-back Rico Lewis, who is doubtful for Sunday after coming off in the closing stages against Spurs with a minor ankle injury; the 18-year-old could be replaced by Kyle Walker in the first XI.

Centre-back duo John Stones and Ruben Dias both returned from respective fitness and hamstring issues to play some part on Thursday and they will both be in contention to start against Wolves along with Manuel Akanji, Aymeric Laporte and Nathan Ake – the latter may keep his place ahead of Joao Cancelo at left-back, though.

Kevin De Bruyne, who missed training on Tuesday due to personal reasons, will likely return to the starting lineup after watching on as an unused substitute against Spurs, while Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva and Kalvin Phillips will also be pushing to start after beginning on the bench last time out.

Alvarez and Mahrez impressed in attack in the second half on Thursday and both could keep their places alongside Haaland, who has scored 15 of his 22 Premier League goals at the Etihad so far this season.

As for Wolves, Diego Costa recovered from a knock to feature off the bench against Liverpool and the 34-year-old will be competing to start in attack along with Raul Jimenez, Matheus Cunha and Hwang Hee-chan.

However, Sasa Kalajdzic (ACL), Pedro Neto (ankle), Boubacar Traore (groin) and Chiquinho (knee) all remain sidelined due to injury.

Lopetegui is expected to revert to a similar side that beat West Ham last weekend, with Nelson Semedo, Max Kilman and Hugo Bueno all set to return in defence, while midfielder Matheus Nunes and attacker Daniel Podence could also be recalled to the first XI.

New recruits Mario Lemina and Pablo Sarabia, who both joined Wolves on permanent deals earlier this week, will be in contention to make their debut at the Etihad, while Goncalo Guedes has left the club to join Benfica on loan for the rest of the season.

Our tipster partners are predicting over 2.5 goals.

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> How Man City could line up against Wolves

> Man City injury, suspension list vs. Wolves


Arsenal vs. Man Utd (Sunday, 4.30pm)

Arsenal's Martin Odegaard celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur on January 15, 2023© Reuters

Coming through the North London derby unscathed - with Ramsdale fine despite being targeted by a disgraceful supporter attack - the Arsenal lineup will pick itself with Gabriel Jesus still facing several weeks out with a knee injury.

Reiss Nelson is also unlikely to be back from a hamstring issue in time for Sunday, while Mohamed Elneny and Cedric Soares will both need assessing after picking up knocks, although the duo's chances of starting this one were minimal anyway.

Another goal for Bukayo Saka would see him become only the third Arsenal player to score in three consecutive league games against Man United, following in the footsteps of the esteemed Freddie Ljungberg and Thierry Henry.

The Gunners have now confirmed the signing of Leandro Trossard from Brighton & Hove Albion, and having registered the Belgian attacker before 12pm on Friday, they are "hopeful" that he can make his debut here.

Faces were palmed across the Man United fanbase when Casemiro cynically scythed down Wilfried Zaha at Selhurst Park - picking up his fifth yellow card of the season and incurring a suspension for this crucial clash.

Fred should therefore come in to partner Eriksen in the middle, while Jadon Sancho has returned to training after following an individual programme but is unlikely to be considered for a start just yet.

Diogo Dalot and Anthony Martial's issues will also need assessing, while Axel Tuanzebe and Donny van de Beek remain out, but Jack Butland will be back on the bench after being unable to face his parent club.

Should Martial not be deemed fit enough, another start will come the way of Burnley loanee Wout Weghorst, forcing Marcus Rashford - who has four goals and four assists from 10 league starts against the Gunners - out wide.

Our tipster partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.

> Click here to read our full preview for this match

> How Man United could line up against Arsenal

> How Arsenal could line up against Man United

> Man United injury, suspension list vs. Arsenal

> Arsenal injury, suspension list vs. Man United

> Marcus Rashford's record vs. Arsenal

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