Premier League and Carabao Cup Final: Complete Team News and Predicted Lineups
This weekend brings a packed schedule of Premier League action alongside the highly anticipated Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium. Football fans can look forward to several key matches, including the Tyne-Wear derby between Newcastle and Sunderland, as well as the trophy clash between Arsenal and Manchester City.
Saturday's Premier League Fixtures
Brighton v Liverpool (Saturday 12.30pm, TNT Sports 1)
Referee Darren England takes charge at the Amex Stadium, where Brighton host Liverpool. Brighton's injury concerns include Tzimas (knee) and Webster (knee), while Liverpool face significant absences with Salah (muscle), Isak (fractured leg), and Alisson (unknown) among those sidelined. Danny Welbeck leads Brighton's scoring with 10 goals, while Liverpool's top scorer Ekitiké has 11.
Fulham v Burnley (Saturday 3pm)
At Craven Cottage, Chris Kavanagh will referee as Fulham take on Burnley. Fulham's Smith Rowe is doubtful with a knock, and Kevin is injured with a foot problem. Burnley have multiple injury concerns including Roberts (achilles), Amdouni (knee), and Tuanzebe (achilles). Callum Wilson tops Fulham's scoring with 9 goals, while Burnley's Anthony and Flemming share 7 each.
Everton v Chelsea (Saturday 5.30pm, Sky Sports Premier League)
The Hill Dickinson Stadium hosts this clash officiated by Sam Barrott. Everton have doubts over Tarkowski and Branthwaite, while Chelsea face illness concerns with Gusto and Badiashile. Chelsea's Mudryk faces indefinite suspension. Everton's Barry and Dewsbury-Hall lead with 6 goals each, while João Pedro tops Chelsea's scoring with 14.
Leeds v Brentford (Saturday 8pm, Sky Sports Premier League/Sky One)
Jarred Gillett referees at Elland Road where Leeds host Brentford. Leeds' Gudmundsson serves a one-match suspension, while Brentford's Damsgaard is doubtful. Dominic Calvert-Lewin leads Leeds with 10 goals, and Thiago tops Brentford's scoring with an impressive 19 goals.
Sunday's Premier League Fixtures
Newcastle v Sunderland (Sunday 12pm, Sky Sports Premier League)
The Tyne-Wear derby at St James' Park sees Anthony Taylor as referee. Newcastle's Tonali is doubtful with a groin issue, while Sunderland's Ballard faces a hamstring problem. Bruno Guimarães leads Newcastle with 9 goals, and Brobbey tops Sunderland's scoring with 5.
Aston Villa v West Ham (Sunday 2.15pm, Sky Sports Premier League)
At Villa Park, Paul Tierney officiates as Aston Villa host West Ham. Villa's Tielemans is doubtful with an ankle issue, while West Ham's Fabianski and Scarles face fitness tests. Rogers and Watkins share Villa's scoring lead with 8 each, and Bowen tops West Ham with 8 goals.
Tottenham v Nottingham Forest (Sunday 2.15pm, Sky Sports Main Event)
Michael Oliver takes charge at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tottenham face multiple injuries including Kudus, Bentancur, and Maddison, while Forest's Cunha is doubtful with a foot problem. Richarlison leads Tottenham with 9 goals, and Gibbs-White tops Forest's scoring with 8.
Carabao Cup Final
Arsenal v Manchester City (Sunday 4.30pm, ITV1/Sky Sports Football)
The Wembley showdown sees Peter Bankes as referee for the Carabao Cup final. Arsenal's only injury concern is Merino with a foot problem, while Manchester City's Gvardiol is out with a fractured tibia. Gyökeres leads Arsenal's scoring with 16 goals, and Erling Haaland dominates Manchester City's statistics with 30 goals.
All teams have provided their probable starters and substitute options, with form guides showing recent performance trends. The weekend promises exciting football action across multiple venues, with particular focus on the North East derby and the Wembley cup final.
