Premier League Press Conference Updates Gameweek 5: FPL Injury News & Manager Quotes from Press Conferences
Stay up to date with the latest Premier League press conference updates ahead of Gameweek 5. We'll be updating this article throughout Thursday and Friday as managers hold their press conferences, highlighting the most important injury news, Fantasy Premier League (FPL) updates, key quotes, and team news before the GW5 deadline.
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Arsenal Press Conference GW5: Odegaard, Saliba & Saka Updates (Mikel Arteta)
- Martin Odegaard (shoulder): Back-to-back shoulder injuries. Seems unlikely to start GW5.
- William Saliba (ankle): Training since Sunday but "not right". Could start in GW5.
- Bukayo Saka (hamstring): Still weeks away from return.
- Kai Havertz (knee): At least another month out
- Christian Norgaard returned and got minutes Tuesday
- Ben White (?) another unknown injury.
- Gabriel Jesus (knee) is looking at a December return.
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Aston Villa Press Conference Updates (Unai Emery)
- Youri Tielemans (calf): Likely out in GW5 and possibly longer.
- Amadou Onana (hamstring): Minimal update since injury but unlikely for GW5.
- Boubacar Kamara (hamstring) returned Tuesday in EFL Cup. Could start in GW5.
- Ross Barkley (personal): Out for next month.
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AFC Bournemouth Press Conference Updates GW5 (Andoni Iraola)
- Lewis Cook (knee): Played off bench in GW4. A start in GW5 still seems unlikely.
- Ryan Christie (?): Picked up a knock before GW4.
- Bafode Diakite (?): Will be a late decision after suffering knock last week.
- Adam Smith (hamstring): Likely out a few more weeks.
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Brentford Press Conference Updates (Keith Andrews)
- Vitaly Janelt (heel): Started and went 45 in EFL Cup on Tuesday.
- Gustavo Nunes (hamstring): In modified training the next two weeks while building fitness.
Key Quotes
- "A couple of players were rested on Tuesday, for the right reasons. Just utilise the squad, and make sure they were OK. We're in a pretty good place on the [injury] front..."
- "Jordan had a disrupted preseason, so we've been building him physically. Thiago, similar, he's been out injured for a period of time, so we just want to make sure we're looking after him."
- "It's not blind optimism; it's a genuine positivity in this group. There's so much talent in the dressing room and in this club. The number of changes we were able to make vs Villa and still beat a very good team shows exactly what we are capable of."
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Brighton & Hove Albion Press Conference Updates (Fabian Hurzeler)
- Mats Wieffer (knee): Unclear if he'll be ready for GW5.
- Maxim De Cuyper (?): Injured in GW4 and unknown if ready for GW5.
- Jack Hinshelwood (ankle) Off early in GW4 and seems unlikely for GW5.
- Diego Gomez (illness): Should be back in GW5 after missing last game.
- Solomon March (knee): Could return in October.
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Burnley Press Conference Updates (Scott Parker)
- Jacob Bruun Larsen (?): Out in GW4 with minor knock. Loum Tchaouna started in his place.
- Lesley Ugochukwu (suspended): Suspension could lead to Florentino Luis start.
- Connor Roberts (hamstring): Still weeks away from return.
- Jordan Beyer (hamstring): Out until October at minimum.
Key Quotes
- "A couple of players are edging closer to coming back, we will make some decisions on those tomorrow after training and take it from there."
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Chelsea Press Conference Updates (Enzo Maresca)
- Cole Palmer (groin): Started Wednesday and should be fit to start for GW5.
- Liam Delap (hamstring): Will be out until November.
- Benoit Badiashile and Romeo Lavia figure to make a squad at some point when healthy.
- Dario Essugo (thigh): Underwent surgery and will be out until 2026.
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Crystal Palace Press Conference Updates on Wharton, Sarr & Nketiah (Oliver Glasner)
- Ismaila Sarr (hamstring): Could be late call for Gameweek 5.
- Adam Wharton (groin): Has slight chance for GW5.
- Eddie Nketiah (hamstring): Expected to be in squad against West Ham.
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Everton Press Conference Updates (David Moyes)
- Vitaliy Mykolenko (?): Constantly dealing with knocks. Could be available for Merseyside derby.
- Jarrad Branthwaite (hamstring): Hasn't been training and still weeks away.
- Backups Adam Aznou (ankle) and Nathan Patterson (groin) both returned to bench in GW4.
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Fulham Press Conference Updates (Marco Silva)
- Fulham are the healthiest team in the league entering Gameweek 5.
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Leeds United Press Conference Updates on Daniel James and Gnonto (Daniel Farke)
- Ao Tanaka (knee): Stayed on bench in GW4 and could be back in XI in GW5.
- Wilfried Gnonto (calf): Surprise addition and likely won't start in GW5. Brendan Aaronson and Noah Okafor seem likely on wings again.
- Lucas Perri (quad): Set to remain out and be replaced by Karl Darlow.
- Daniel James (?): Doesn't seem to be 100 percent and unlikely to start GW5.
- Joel Piroe (calf bruise): Expected to be fine based on Farke comments. Dominic Calvert-Lewin could start GW5 either way.
Key Quotes
- "Yes we have a few doubts for this game. Daniel James is obviously a major doubt, he is struggling with a hit in the core muscle so a major doubt also for this game."
- "Also, Willy Gnonto is a doubt, struggling with some calf problems. Yes, missed a few training sessions so late calls with both of them but I have to say major doubts. Apart from that everyone is in a good place."
- On Perri: "He is also out for this game and next week I would say we will have a clearer picture of how long he will be out. Like I mentioned for these two away games, we won't have him available and Karl will play again."
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Liverpool Press Conference Updates (Arne Slot)
- Stefan Bajcetic (hamstring): While a backup, he's been training and could eventually get minutes.
- Curtis Jones (?): Still out with unknown problem.
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Manchester City Press Conference Updates (Pep Guardiola)
- Omar Marmoush (knee): Will miss at least one more match if not more.
- John Stones (?): Training alone, probably week away from being ready to start.
- Rayan Ait-Nouri (ankle): Out until next international break.
- Mateo Kovacic (Achilles): Edging toward return in next week or two.
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Manchester United Press Conference Updates (Ruben Amorim)
- Diogo Dalot (muscular): Doesn't seem likely to return or start in GW5.
- Mason Mount (?): Minimal updates and probably not ready to start against Chelsea.
- Matheus Cunha (hamstring): Expected out at least another week or two.
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Newcastle United Press Conference Updates (Eddie Howe)
- Anthony Gordon (suspended): Out for one more league match.
- Jacob Ramsey (ankle): Out until next international break.
- Yoane Wissa (knee): Out next month after injury over international break.
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Nottingham Forest Press Conference Updates (Ange Postecoglou)
- Ola Aina (hamstring): Reportedly out up to three months.
- Murillo (?): Pulled as precaution in GW4. Could be back in XI for GW5.
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Sunderland Press Conference Updates on Enzo Le Fee (Regis Le Bris)
- Enzo Le Fee (illness): Surprise absence in GW4 but should be back.
- Luke O'Nien (shoulder): Spotted in training, could be option by GW5.
- Daniel Ballard (groin): Hopeful for Gameweek 5.
- Dennis Cirkin (wrist): Return delayed after recent update.
- Romaine Mundle (hamstring): Aiming to return after next international break.
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Tottenham Hotspur Press Conference Updates (Thomas Frank)
- Dominic Solanke (ankle): Been battling injury for more than a month. Unclear when he'll be fully fit again.
- Yves Bissouma (?): Supposedly injured and hasn't had the best start with Frank.
- Dejan Kulusevski (knee): Still another one or two months from a return.
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West Ham United Press Conference Updates (Graham Potter)
- Aaron Wan-Bissaka (illness): Benched in GW3 and now something wrong with his stomach. Kyle Walker-Peters with back-to-back starts at right-back.
- Tomas Soucek: Suspended three matches after GW4 red card.
Key Quotes
- "Aaron Wan-Bissaka will still be unavailable. It's a problem with his stomach. Hopefully he'll be in light training on Friday or the weekend."
- "Apart from that, Callum Wilson has had a full week's training as has Niclas Fullkrug."
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Wolverhampton Press Conference Updates (Vitor Pereira)
- Jorgen Strand Larsen (Achilles): Seemingly a week-to-week injury given the lack of updates.
- Ki-Jana Hoever (knee): Missed GW3 with minor injury and unclear on return. Hugo Bueno started on the right wing in GW4.
- Jose Sa: Was ill in GW4 and expected to be back in XI in GW5 over Sam Johnstone.
