Premier League Injury Update November 2026: Who's Missing This Weekend?

Premier League managers across the country have been providing crucial injury updates at their pre-match press conferences this week, with Gameweek 12 set to have a number of significant absences. From title contenders to relegation-threatened sides, here's the latest injury news affecting this weekend's fixtures.

Arsenal: Saka Gives Fans a Boost

Bukayo Saka (hamstring): The Arsenal winger returned to full training on Thursday after missing last weekend with a minor hamstring strain. Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday morning that Saka is fit to start against Wolves, which will come as an enormous relief to Gunners fans. His presence transforms Arsenal's attacking play — in the eight games he has started this season, they have scored an average of 2.6 goals per game.

Kai Havertz (knock): The German versatile forward is rated doubtful after picking up a knock in training. If Havertz is unavailable, Arteta may move Leandro Trossard into a more central role and start Gabriel Martinelli from the left flank. Arsenal have enough alternatives to rotate without it being a significant blow.

Chelsea: Clean Bill of Health

Chelsea head into the Liverpool game in remarkably good health — their only absentees are long-term injury cases who have not featured since pre-season. Manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that all players who trained on Thursday are available for Sunday's showdown. This is a significant advantage: Chelsea fielding their strongest possible XI against Liverpool is a genuinely daunting prospect for Arne Slot.

Liverpool: Salah Returns from Suspension

Mohamed Salah (suspension): The Egyptian King serves the final game of his two-match ban this weekend — wait, correction: Salah completed his ban last week and is fully available for Sunday's trip to Chelsea. Arne Slot confirmed the forward trained normally throughout the week and is hungry to influence the title race. His return adds an entirely different dimension to Liverpool's attack.

Alisson Becker (back): The goalkeeper missed Brazil duty during the last international break and remains touch-and-go for Sunday. Caoimhín Kelleher has deputised impressively in his absence, keeping two clean sheets, but Liverpool will want their first-choice shot-stopper for such a crucial fixture. A Friday fitness test will determine his availability.

Manchester City: Rodri Replacement Still Sidelined

Matheus Nunes (thigh): City's chosen long-term replacement for the departed Rodri continues to recover from a thigh injury sustained in September. His absence has been a significant factor in City's midfield vulnerability this season. Guardiola confirmed on Friday that Nunes is at least three weeks from returning to full training.

Oscar Bobb (knee): The Norwegian winger is making progress but remains months away from a return. City have managed without him, but the lack of natural wide depth continues to be a concern.

Tottenham: Brennan Johnson Doubt

Brennan Johnson (calf): Spurs' Welsh winger picked up a calf complaint in Tuesday's Europa League game and is a doubt for Monday's trip to Brighton. Manager Ange Postecoglou is expected to give Johnson until the last possible moment before deciding, but initial scans are reported to be more encouraging than first feared. His pace and direct running would be significant on the counter-attack against Brighton's high defensive line.

Other Notable Injury News

Jarrod Bowen (West Ham, ankle): Ruled out for 4-6 weeks after rolling his ankle in training. A significant blow to the Hammers, who are struggling for form. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa, illness): Missed training this week with a virus but expected to be available for Sunday's game at Brentford. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United, available): No injury concerns for the United forward, who has been in productive form of late with two goals in his last three games.

Always check the official Premier League website and your club's official channels for the most up-to-date injury information on match day, as situations can change quickly in the 24 hours before kick-off.