Premier League team news: predicted lineups for the opening weekend
New-look Tottenham head to Brentford on Saturday while Newcastle v Liverpool is the headline fixture on Sunday
TL;DR
- Hull faces Manchester Utd at the MKM Stadium with Morita doubtful due to a calf injury.
- Everton hosts Crystal Palace at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with no players listed as doubtful or injured.
- Ipswich plays Sunderland at Portman Road, with Fatawu, Matusiwa, and Taylor listed as doubtful.
- Nottingham Forest faces Leeds at the City Ground, with no players listed as doubtful or injured.
- Brentford welcomes Tottenham to the Gtech Community Stadium; Tottenham has Kudus doubtful with a hamstring issue.
- Brighton hosts Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium; Brighton has Mitoma and O’Riley doubtful.
- Manchester City plays Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium, with Doku doubtful and Nunes having match fitness concerns.
- Newcastle hosts Liverpool at St James' Park, with both teams reporting no doubtful players or suspensions.
- Fulham plays Chelsea at Craven Cottage; Fulham has no doubtful players, while Chelsea has Anselmino listed as doubtful.
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