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Firmino to return - How Liverpool could line up against Brighton
Roberto Firmino has missed six games for Liverpool due to a muscular issue but could return against Brighton
- 3 years
Gavi suspended - How Barcelona could line up against Galatasaray
Barcelona will be without wonderkid midfielder Gavi in the Europa League due to a suspension
- 3 years
Thiago to return? - How Liverpool could line up against Inter
Thiago hasn't played for Liverpool since the League Cup victory over Chelsea a couple of weeks ago
- 3 years
Kroos injured - How Real Madrid could line up against Real Sociedad
Toni Kroos has suffered a hamstring injury and is a major doubt for Real Madrid's game against Real Sociedad
- 3 years
Firmino still out - How Liverpool could line up against West Ham
Roberto Firmino is struggling with a muscular injury and will not be available for selection against West Ham
- 3 years
How Chelsea and Liverpool could line up in League Cup final
The first domestic trophy of the season is up for grabs as Chelsea and Liverpool face-off at Wembley
- 3 years
Kroos back in - How Real Madrid could line up against Rayo Vallecano
Toni Kroos was rested for last weekend's league match against Alaves but should return to the starting XI for Real Madrid
- 3 years
Pique to return - How Barcelona could line up against Napoli
Gerard Pique was suspended for Barcelona's last match in La Liga but will return for Europa League action
- 3 years
Varane to return - How Man Utd could line up against Leeds
Raphael Varane missed Man Utd's last game due to illness but is expected to return to Premier League action this weekend
- 3 years
Rodrygo to start? - How Real Madrid could line up against Alaves
Real Madrid are coming off a disappointing result against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League
- 3 years
Walker to return - How Man City could line up against Tottenham
Kyle Walker was suspended for Champions League duties during the week, but should return against Tottenham
- 3 years
Aubameyang to start? - How Barcelona could line up against Napoli
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is in line to make his first start for Barcelona in the Europa League this week
- 3 years
Tomiyasu out? - How Arsenal could line up against Wolves
Arsenal could be without influential defender Takehiro Tomiyasu for this Thursday's Premier League clash against Wolves
- 3 years
Benzema to return - How Real Madrid could line up against Granada
Karim Benzema missed the last Real Madrid match due to a hamstring injury but should be available for Sunday
- 3 years
Aubameyang straight in? - How Barcelona could line up against Atletico Madrid
Barcelona secured the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on transfer deadline day
- 3 years
Kepa to start - How Chelsea could line up against Plymouth
After the winter break, Chelsea return to action in the FA Cup as they host Plymouth at Stamford Bridge
- 3 years
Fati injured - How Barcelona could line up against Alaves
Ansu Fati picked up an injury in the recent defeat against Athletic Bilbao and will be unavailable for Barcelona
- 4 years
How Liverpool could line up against Crystal Palace
Liverpool are still missing key players Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane for the game against Crystal Palace
- 4 years
McTominay fit - How Man Utd could line up against West Ham
Scott McTominay was withdrawn late on against Brentford but should be passed fit to face West Ham in the Premier League
- 4 years
Dias to return - How Man City could line up against Southampton
John Stones was selected ahead of Ruben Dias for Manchester City's win over Chelsea, but the Portuguese could return
- 4 years
How Real Madrid could line up against Athletic Bilbao
Real Madrid face Athletic Bilbao in the final of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia
- 4 years
How Liverpool could line up against Brentford in the Premier League
Liverpool are still without Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane due to their participation in the Africa Cup of Nations
- 4 years
Ronaldo fit - How Man Utd could line up against Aston Villa
Cristiano Ronaldo missed Man Utd's last match due to a hip problem but should feature in the Premier League
- 4 years
How Manchester City and Chelsea could line up in the Premier League
One of the biggest fixtures of the Premier League season so far takes place as Man City face Chelsea at the Etihad
- 4 years
Jones to start again - How Man Utd could line up against Aston Villa
Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick could be without club captain Harry Maguire for the FA Cup
- 4 years
