Leandro Trossard was Arsenal’s hero at West Ham last time out. The Gunners will be hoping for more of the same as they host Burnley on Monday night in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Manchester City and Chelsea clash in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday afternoon.
FA Cup Final: Manchester City vs Chelsea
The showpiece event at Wembley kicks off at 3pm on Saturday, broadcast live on BBC One and TNT Sports 1. Darren England takes charge of the match, having issued 111 yellow cards and 3 red cards in 26 games this season, averaging 4.38 cards per game.
Manchester City are in formidable form with a record of WWWDWW. Leading scorer Erling Haaland has netted 40 goals in all competitions. Rodri is doubtful due to a fitness issue, but no other injuries or suspensions are reported. Substitutes include Trafford, Bettinelli, Stones, Aké, Dias, Gvardiol, Aït-Nouri, Alleyne, Lewis, Reijnders, Kovacic, González, Marmoush, and McAidoo.
Chelsea have struggled lately with form LLLWLD, and their top scorer is João Pedro with 23 goals. Doubts surround Sánchez (concussion), Garnacho (knock), and Neto (knock). Injured players include Gittens (hamstring, 24 May), Estêvão (hamstring, unknown), and Derry (concussion, unknown). Mykhailo Mudryk is suspended indefinitely. The substitutes list features Jörgensen, Merrick, Sharman-Lowe, Sarr, Badiashile, Gusto, Adarabioyo, Acheampong, Santos, Lavia, Essugo, Guiu, Eboué, Mheuka, and Kavuma-McQueen.
Premier League: Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
Sunday’s early kick-off at Old Trafford is at 12.30pm on Sky Sports Premier League. Referee Michael Salisbury has shown 54 yellow cards and no reds in 12 games this season (4.5 cards per game).
Manchester United come into the match with form DLWWWD. Leading scorer Sesko has 11 goals but is doubtful with a shin injury. De Ligt is out with a back problem until August. No suspensions. Substitutes include Bayindir, Heaton, Heaven, Yoro, Dorgu, Malacia, Mazraoui, Ugarte, Mount, Zirkzee, J Fletcher, and T Fletcher.
Nottingham Forest have form WDWWWD and their top scorer Gibbs-White has 13 goals. Gibbs-White is doubtful with a face injury, along with Sangaré (knock), Abbott (concussion), and Ndoye (knock). Injured players include Hudson-Odoi (muscle, Jun), John (knee, Jun), Aina (knock, unknown), Murillo (muscle, unknown), Boly (knee, unknown), and Savona (knee, unknown). No suspensions. Substitutes: Ortega, Gunn, Da Silva Moreira, Netz, Abbott, Sangaré, Yates, McAtee, Bakwa, Awoniyi, Lucca, and Ndoye.
Brentford vs Crystal Palace
Sunday at 3pm at the Gtech Community Stadium. Referee Sam Barrott has issued 84 yellow cards and 1 red in 22 games (3.86 cards per game).
Brentford have form DDDLWL, with Thiago leading the scoring on 22 goals. No doubts. Injured: Carvalho (knee, Jun), Milambo (knee, Jun), and Henry (hamstring, unknown). No suspensions. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Ajer, Pinnock, Hickey, Henderson, Janelt, Dasilva, Nelson, Donovan, and Furo.
Crystal Palace have form WDLLDL, top scorer Mateta with 11 goals. Guessand is doubtful with a knee issue. Injured: Nketiah (hamstring, Jun) and Doucouré (knee, Jun). No suspensions. Substitutes: Benítez, Matthews, Riad, Cardines, Clyne, Umeh, King, Hughes, Sosa, Jemide, Agbinone, Lerma, Uche, Devenny, Drakes-Thomas, Mateta, and Johnson.
Everton vs Sunderland
Sunday at 3pm at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Referee John Brooks has shown 41 yellow cards and 3 reds in 11 games (4 cards per game).
Everton have form WDLLDD, top scorer Beto with 9 goals. No doubts. Injured: Gueye (knock, unknown), Branthwaite (hamstring, Aug), and Grealish (foot, Aug). No suspensions. Substitutes: Travers, King, Coleman, Patterson, Aznou, Alcaraz, Armstrong, McNeil, Dibling, George, and Barry. Seamus Coleman is expected to start his final home game for Everton from the bench.
Sunderland have form WWLLDD, top scorer Brobbey with 6 goals. No doubts. Injured: Mundle (hamstring, Aug) and Moore (wrist, Aug). Ballard is suspended (second of three). Substitutes: Ellborg, O’Nien, Cirkin, Diarra, Jocelin, Angulo, Traoré, Isidor, Mayenda, and Jones.
Leeds vs Brighton
Sunday at 3pm at Elland Road. Referee Michael Oliver has issued 82 yellow cards and 2 reds in 27 games (3.11 cards per game).
Leeds have form DWWDWD, top scorer Calvert-Lewin with 13 goals. Ampadu is doubtful with illness. Injured: Gudmundsson (hamstring, 24 May), Bogle (thigh, 24 May), Okafor (calf, 24 May), Struijk (groin, 24 May), and Gruev (knee, Aug). No suspensions. Buonanotte is ineligible as he is facing his parent club. Substitutes: Perri, Meslier, Longstaff, Nmecha, Gnonto, Piroe, James, Chadwick, and Lienou.
Brighton have form WWDWLW, top scorer Welbeck with 13 goals. Doubts: Wieffer (ankle) and Gómez (knee). Injured: Mitoma (hamstring, Jun), Tzimas (knee, Jun), and Webster (knee, unknown). No suspensions. Substitutes: Steele, Veltman, Boscagli, Igor, Milner, Ayari, O’Riley, March, and Kostoulas.
Wolves vs Fulham
Sunday at 3pm at Molineux. Referee Tom Kirk has shown 15 yellow cards and 3 reds in 5 games (3.6 cards per game).
Wolves have form DLLLDL, joint top scorers Arokodare, R Gomes, and S Bueno with 3 goals each. Sá is doubtful with an ankle injury. Johnstone is out with a shoulder problem until 24 May. No suspensions. Substitutes: Gracey, Krejci, Doherty, Tchatchoua, Møller Wolfe, A Gomes, Bellegarde, R Gomes, and Arokodare.
Fulham have form WLDWLL, top scorer Wilson with 10 goals. Iwobi is doubtful with a hamstring issue. Sessegnon is injured (muscle, unknown). Andersen is suspended (first of three). Substitutes: Lecomte, Tete, Reed, Cairney, Smith Rowe, Kevin, Bobb, Jiménez, and Kusi-Asare.
Newcastle vs West Ham
Sunday at 5.30pm on Sky Sports Premier League at St James’ Park. Referee Jarred Gillett has issued 75 yellow cards and 1 red in 21 games (3.62 cards per game).
Newcastle have form LLLLWD, top scorer Guimarães with 9 goals. Joelinton is doubtful with a thigh injury. Injured: Krafth (knee, Aug), Schar (ankle, Aug), Livramento (thigh, Aug), and Miley (broken leg, Sep). No suspensions. Substitutes: Ramsdale, A Murphy, Hall, Ramsey, Willock, Elanga, Gordon, Woltemade, Wissa, Neave, and Shahar.
West Ham have form LWDWLL, top scorer Bowen with 8 goals. No doubts. Traoré is injured (knock, 24 May). No suspensions. Substitutes: Areola, Fabianski, Todibo, Kilman, Walker-Peters, Scarles, Potts, Magassa, Kanté, Wilson, and Lamadrid.
Arsenal vs Burnley
Monday at 8pm on Sky Sports Premier League at the Emirates Stadium. Referee Paul Tierney has shown 36 yellow cards and 2 reds in 11 games (3.45 cards per game).
Arsenal have form WLLWWW, top scorer Gyökeres with 14 goals. Calafiori is doubtful with a hip injury. Injured: White (knee, unknown), Timber (ankle, unknown), and Merino (foot, unknown). No suspensions. Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Setford, Zubimendi, Nørgaard, Eze, Harriman-Annous, Jesus, Ibrahim, Trossard, Madueke, and Havertz.
Burnley have form LLLLLD, top scorer Flemming with 10 goals. Hannibal is doubtful with a fitness issue. Injured: Cullen (knee, Sep), Beyer (hamstring, unknown), and Roberts (achilles, unknown). No suspensions. Substitutes: Dubravka, Humphreys, Hartman, Laurent, Bruun Larsen, Amdouni, Foster, and Broja.
