EPL GW-36 Pre-deadline Live Chat
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 4: Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford during the Premier League match between Everton and Manchester City at Hill Dickinson Stadium on May 4, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images) | Visionhaus/Getty Images Liverpool vs Chelsea Liverpool are heavily affected by injuries throughout the squad, with key names like Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak and Alisson either sidelined or doubtful, while defensive depth is also weakened by multiple knee and hamstring problems. Chelsea continue to manage several attacking absences alongside concussion and hamstring concerns, and the uncertainty around Pedro Neto and other forwards could limit their attacking options significantly.
Prediction: Liverpool 2 vs 1 Chelsea Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Brighton & Hove Albion have one of the league’s longest injury lists, especially with knee-related issues affecting multiple players, while several first-team options also remain doubtful heading into the match. Wolverhampton Wanderers have fewer absentees overall, but uncertainty around Jose Sa and Ladislav Krejci still affects squad stability, particularly in goalkeeping and midfield depth. Prediction: Brighton 1 vs 0 Wolves Fulham vs Bournemouth Fulham are dealing with several hamstring injuries across both defense and attack, while illness concerns involving Sander Berge add to their selection problems.
Bournemouth are struggling with multiple uncertain injury cases, mainly involving knee and hamstring issues that continue to stretch their squad depth. Prediction: Fulham 2 vs 2 Bournemouth Sunderland vs Manchester United Sunderland are missing several players in midfield and defense due to knee and hamstring injuries, limiting their rotation options ahead of the fixture. Manchester United have a shorter injury list overall, although important players like Benjamin Sesko and Matthijs de Ligt remain doubtful.
Prediction: Sunderland 1 vs 2 Manchester United Manchester City vs Brentford Manchester City are coping with injuries to several core defensive and midfield players, with Rodri and Ruben Dias among the major doubts. Brentford continue to face defensive and midfield injuries, including long-term knee problems and unresolved fitness concerns surrounding Jordan Henderson and Rico Henry. Prediction: Manchester City 3 vs 1 Brentford Burnley vs Aston Villa Burnley are facing defensive and midfield absences caused by knee and hamstring injuries, leaving them short on depth at the back.
Aston Villa are dealing with several midfield and attacking injuries, while uncertainty around John McGinn further complicates squad balance. Prediction: Burnley 1 vs 1 Aston Villa Crystal Palace vs Everton Crystal Palace continue to battle knee and hamstring injuries across midfield and attack, with illness also affecting squad availability. Everton are missing important players in both defense and attack, particularly Jarrad Branthwaite and Jack Grealish.
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