Dream Team brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news ahead of Gameweek 9 in one easily digestible dose.
Andy Robertson (£3.9m) is set to undergo surgery on his shoulder after injuring himself on Scotland duty.
The Liverpool left-back may not return until after Christmas with Kostas Tsimikas (£2.7m) most likely to deputise for the foreseeable future, starting with this weekend's Merseyside derby.
As for Everton, all their internationals have returned fully fit while Idrissa Gueye (£2.2m) is available again after sitting out Gameweek 8.
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Kaoru Mitoma (£3.9m) withdrew from Japan's squad with fatigue/illness but Roberto De Zerbi did not mention the skilful winger when discussing Brighton absentees.
However, Tariq Lamptey (£2.1m) has joined Pervis Estupinan (£3.2m) in the treatment room, leaving the Seagulls slightly short at full-back for their trip to Manchester City.
Rodri's (£3.9m) return from suspension and John Stones' (£5m) comeback from injury means the treble-winners' only absentee right now is Kevin De Bruyne (£6.7m).
Casemiro (£4.2m) is not available for Manchester United's trip to Sheffield United on Saturday night after picking up a "short term" injury during the international break.
It's not yet known whether the Brazilian midfielder will feature against Copenhagen in midweek.
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In better news for the Red Devils, Raphael Varane (£3.4m) and Sergio Reguilon (£2m) have returned to full fitness, somewhat alleviating Erik ten Hag's injury crisis in defence.
The uncertainty around Bukayo Saka's (£6.4m) condition rumbles on with Mikel Arteta telling reporters: "He's been working so hard to be fit for this game. Let's see where he is today."
Arsenal's gaffer also confirmed that William Saliba (£3.5m) continues to be hampered by a persistent toe injury but the Frenchman should be fine if he comes through the week's final training session unscathed.
Mauricio Pochettino told journalists that both Enzo Fernandez (£3.1m) and Moises Caicedo (£2.4m) "are ready" after World Cup qualifiers in South America.
Reece James (£4.5m) has trained with Chelsea in recent days but will be assessed before his involvement against the Gunners is confirmed – the same is true for Axel Disasi (£3.5m) and Nicolas Jackson (£2.6m).
Beniot Badiashile (£3m) may also be included in the Blues' matchday squad for the first time this season.
A late call will be made on Alexander Isak (£4m) but the Newcastle striker hasn't trained since he was forced to remove himself from Sweden's squad.
It's not known whether Sven Botman (£4.1m) has recovered from his injury but Eddie Howe is hopeful Joelinton (£2.7m) will be able to play some part against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Wolves' disciplinary issues continue to impact Gary O'Neil's team selections.
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (£1.8m) is set to return from his red card back in Gameweek 6 but Mario Lemina (£1.9m) and Nelson Semedo (£2.4m)are now suspended.
Ange Postecoglou said in his press conference that all of Tottenham's international players "should be available" for his side's game against Fulham on Monday night.
Son Heung-min (£4.8m) appeared in discomfort on South Korea duty but the 19.7%-owned forward is evidently okay to participate in Gameweek 9.
ARSENAL
Injuries: Jurrien Timber, Leandro Trossard (doubt), Bukayo Saka (doubt), William Saliba (doubt)
Suspensions: None
ASTON VILLA
Injuries: Tyrone Mings, Emi Buendia, Tim Iroegbunam (doubt), Jacob Ramsey, Alex Moreno
Suspensions: None
BOURNEMOUTH
Injuries: Alex Scott, Ryan Fredericks, Emiliano Marcondes, Chris Mepham, Lloyd Kelly, Tyler Adams
Suspensions: None
BRENTFORD
Injuries: Josh Dasilva, Shandon Baptiste, Rico Henry, Mikkel Damsgaard, Ben Mee (doubt), Kevin Schade, Keane Lewis-Potter, Ethan Pinnock (doubt)
Suspensions: Ivan Toney, Aaron Hickey
BRIGHTON
Injuries: Julio Enciso, Pervis Estupinan, Adam Lallana, Tariq Lamptey, Igor Julio (doubt)
Suspensions: None
BURNLEY
Injuries: Michael Obafemi, Hjalmar Ekdal, Nathan Redmond (doubt), Manuel Benson (doubt), Johan Berg Gudmundsson (doubt), Ameen Al-Dakhil (doubt), Jordan Beyer
Suspensions: None
CHELSEA
Injuries: Trevoh Chalobah, Christopher Nkunku, Wesley Fofana, Carney Chukwuemeka, Romeo Lavia, Ben Chilwell, Armando Broja
Suspensions: None
CRYSTAL PALACE
Injuries: Michael Olise, James Tomkins, Dean Henderson, Eberechi Eze, Nathan Ferguson, Jeffrey Schlupp
Suspensions: None
EVERTON
Injuries: Seamus Coleman, Dele Alli, Andre Gomes
Suspensions: None
FULHAM
Injuries: Tosin Adarabioyo, Adama Traore, Kenny Tete, Issa Diop
Suspensions: None
LIVERPOOL
Injuries: Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic, Cody Gakpo, Andy Robertson
Suspensions: Curtis Jones
LUTON
Injuries: Dan Potts, Jordan Clark, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Amari'i Bell (doubt), Mads Andersen
Suspensions: None
MANCHESTER CITY
Injuries: Kevin De Bruyne
Suspensions: None
MANCHESTER UNITED
Injuries: Luke Shaw, Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo, Tyrell Malacia, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro
Suspensions: None
NEWCASTLE
Injuries: Joe Willock, Emil Krath, Harvey Barnes, Sven Botman (doubt), Alexander Isak (doubt), Joelinton (doubt)
Suspensions: None
NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Injuries: Danilo, Nuno Tavares, Ola Aina, Serge Aurier (doubt), Taiwo Awoniyi, Gonzalo Montiel, Felipe
Suspensions: None
SHEFFIELD UNITED
Injuries: Rhys Norrington-Davies, Daniel Jebbison, Max Lowe, Ben Osborn (doubt), Will Osula, George Baldock, John Egan, Chris Basham, Tom Davies
Suspensions: None
TOTTENHAM
Injuries: Ivan Perisic, Rodrigo Bentacur, Ryan Sessegnon, Alfie Whiteman, Brennan Johnson, Manor Solomon
Suspensions: Yves Bissouma
WEST HAM
Injuries: Aaron Cresswell (doubt), Ben Johnson (doubt)
Suspensions: None
WOLVES
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Injuries: Hugo Bueno, Rayan Ait-Nouri (doubt)
Suspensions: Nelson Semdo, Mario Lemina
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