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Premier League Gameweek 6 Predicted Lineups: Team News, Injuries & Starting XIs
Pre-deadline predictions | Updated: 9 October 2026
Our Gameweek 6 predicted lineups cover all 20 Premier League clubs ahead of the fixtures scheduled for 10–12 October.
Following the international break, several teams face important selection decisions due to injuries, suspensions and players returning from international duty. These are our predicted starting XIs based on the latest available information, with key alternatives highlighted for each club.
These predictions are provisional. Late fitness assessments and further manager updates could change several starting lineups before kick-off.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Leeds United
Fixture: Leeds United (H)
Predicted formation: 4-2-3-1
Our Predicted XI: Raya; Calafiori, Gabriel, Timber, White; Rice, Bruno Guimarães; Eze, Ødegaard, Saka; Gyökeres.
Main selection alternatives:
Mosquera for White
Lewis-Skelly for Bruno Guimarães
Konsa for White
Arsenal's defensive selection remains uncertain, with several players facing fitness assessments. White is our provisional choice, while Mosquera and Konsa could challenge for a starting place if cleared. Rice has also been managing a back problem, making his final fitness assessment important.
Havertz and Tzolis are unlikely to feature, leaving Gyökeres well positioned to lead the attack. Eze, Ødegaard and Saka offer the most convincing attacking combination for the home fixture.
Selection confidence: Medium
Last updated: 9 October 2026
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup vs Brentford
Fixture: Brentford (H)
Predicted formation: 4-2-3-1
Our Predicted XI: Zion Suzuki; Ruggeri, Lindelöf, Mings, Cash; Kamara, João Gomes; Buendía, Manzambi, McGinn; Nicolas Jackson.
Main selection alternatives:
Garnacho for Buendía
Goretzka for João Gomes
Harwood-Bellis for Lindelöf
Villa's midfield should be built around Kamara and João Gomes, with Manzambi providing creativity further forward. Cash remains a fitness consideration, so the right-back position requires another check before the deadline.
Garnacho is pushing for a more prominent role following encouraging performances during the break. Jackson remains our preferred central striker, although Villa have several options for reshaping their attacking line.
Selection confidence: Medium
Last updated: 9 October 2026
Bournemouth Predicted Lineup vs Chelsea
Fixture: Chelsea (A)
Predicted formation: 4-2-3-1
Our Predicted XI: Petrovic; Truffert, Hill, Antonio Silva, Adam Smith; Tyler Adams, Lewis Cook; Tavernier, Christie, Rayan; Evanilson.
Main selection alternatives:
David Brooks for Christie
Alex Tóth for Lewis Cook
Juanlu Sánchez for Adam Smith
Alex Scott's absence is a significant setback for Bournemouth's midfield. Adams and Cook offer a more defensive-minded partnership, while Christie can provide additional energy between the lines.
Brooks has returned to fitness and is a genuine option in the attacking positions. Evanilson should continue up front, with Tavernier and Rayan providing width and direct running.
Selection confidence: Medium–High
Last updated: 9 October 2026
Brentford Predicted Lineup vs Aston Villa
Fixture: Aston Villa (A)
Predicted formation: 4-2-3-1
Our Predicted XI: Kelleher; Lewis-Potter, Ajer, Schuster, Kayode; Sangaré, Janelt; Schade, Yarmolyuk, Jaidon Anthony; Igor Thiago.
Main selection alternatives:
Damsgaard for Yarmolyuk
Ouattara for Anthony
Collins for Schuster
Brentford have several unresolved fitness concerns, particularly in attacking midfield and defence. Damsgaard and Ouattara could both return to the starting XI if they receive clearance, but neither is a guaranteed starter at this stage.
Thiago remains the focal point of the attack. Schade's pace should also be important against Villa, especially when Brentford look to counterattack.
Selection confidence: Medium
Last updated: 9 October 2026
Brighton & Hove Albion Predicted Lineup vs Sunderland
Fixture: Sunderland (A)
Predicted formation: 4-2-3-1
Our Predicted XI: Verbruggen; Boscagli, Vuskovic, Struijk, Kadioglu; Groß, Ayari; De Cuyper, Yalcouyé, Diego Gómez; Kostoulas.
Main selection alternatives:
Dunk for Struijk
Hinshelwood for Ayari
Rutter for Yalcouyé
Brighton's defence remains affected by availability concerns, with Dunk facing a fitness assessment. Our provisional XI therefore favours a combination that does not depend on his recovery.
Groß should remain central to Brighton's buildup, while De Cuyper and Diego Gómez offer attacking movement from wider areas. With several established attacking players unavailable, Kostoulas is well placed to continue leading the line.
Selection confidence: Medium
Last updated: 9 October 2026
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Bournemouth
Fixture: Bournemouth (H)
Predicted formation: 3-4-2-1
Our Predicted XI: Emiliano Martínez; Fofana, Lacroix, Colwill; Chavarría, Lavia, Caicedo, Pedro Neto; Palmer, Rogers; Welbeck.
Main selection alternatives:
João Pedro for Welbeck
Reece James for Caicedo
Hato for Chavarría
Chelsea's selection is complicated by several fitness doubts, including Palmer, James, Caicedo and João Pedro. This is a provisional attacking setup, with Palmer's inclusion dependent on a positive final assessment.
Welbeck provides a potential solution through the middle if João Pedro is not ready. Rogers should retain an important creative role, while the balance of the midfield depends on which returning players are cleared.
Selection confidence: Low–Medium
Last updated: 9 October 2026
Coventry City Predicted Lineup vs Newcastle United
Fixture: Newcastle United (H)
Predicted formation: 3-4-2-1
Our Predicted XI: Rushworth; Mfuni, Bobby Thomas, Pinnock; Jay Dasilva, Onyeka, Grimes, Kesler-Hayden; Tchaouna, Rudoni; Thomas-Asante.
Main selection alternatives:
Van Ewijk for Kesler-Hayden
Hamer for Onyeka
Sakamoto for Tchaouna
Coventry face a demanding home fixture against Newcastle and could prioritise defensive stability. Onyeka and Grimes offer a hard-working central partnership, while Rudoni provides the link between midfield and attack.
Van Ewijk remains a fitness concern, making the right wing-back position one of the biggest uncertainties. Thomas-Asante is expected to lead the attack, with Awoniyi suspended and Wright unavailable.
Selection confidence: Medium
Last updated: 9 October 2026
Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup vs Nottingham Forest
Fixture: Nottingham Forest (H)
Predicted formation: 3-4-2-1
Our Predicted XI: Henderson; Richards, Canvot, Ahanor; Mitchell, Quinten Timber, Wharton, Kamada; Pino, Nketiah; Strand Larsen.
Main selection alternatives:
Khalaili for Kamada
Mateta for Strand Larsen
Tomiyasu for Ahanor
Palace have important decisions to make across their back three and right-sided midfield positions. Henderson's availability also needs confirmation, making the goalkeeper situation worth monitoring closely.
Strand Larsen is our preferred striker, supported by Pino and Nketiah. Mateta could return to contention if he passes his fitness assessment, while Khalaili remains another possible attacking option.
Selection confidence: Low–Medium
Last updated: 9 October 2026
Everton Predicted Lineup vs Hull City
Fixture: Hull City (A)
Predicted formation: 4-2-3-1
Our Predicted XI: Pickford; Maitland-Niles, Branthwaite, Tarkowski, Armstrong; Garner, Nørgaard; Grealish, Dewsbury-Hall, Brennan Johnson; Barry.
Main selection alternatives:
Mykolenko for Armstrong
Röhl for Nørgaard
Tyrique George for Grealish
Everton's defensive structure looks relatively settled through the middle, with Branthwaite and Tarkowski expected to continue together. Mykolenko's fitness is an important consideration on the left.
Grealish, Dewsbury-Hall and Johnson offer a varied attacking midfield behind Barry. Everton could look to control possession against Hull, although the midfield balance may change if Nørgaard is not fully fit.
Selection confidence: Medium
Last updated: 9 October 2026
Fulham Predicted Lineup vs Ipswich Town
Fixture: Ipswich Town (A)
Predicted formation: 4-2-3-1
Our Predicted XI: Leno; Sessegnon, Bassey, Affengruber, Castagne; Berge, Shea Charles; Iwobi, Josh King, Oscar Bobb; Gonzalo García.
Main selection alternatives:
Robinson for Sessegnon
Hugo Larsson for Shea Charles
Cairney for Berge
Fulham's defensive selection could change if Robinson or Tete becomes available. Sessegnon is our current choice on the left, while Castagne provides experience on the opposite side.
King should remain a central creative figure, supported by Iwobi and Bobb. Gonzalo García is expected to lead the line, with Fulham needing greater attacking efficiency after a difficult opening to the season.
Selection confidence: Medium
Last updated: 9 October 2026
Hull City Predicted Lineup vs Everton
Fixture: Everton (H)
Predicted formation: 5-4-1
Our Predicted XI: Tzolakis; Giles, Egan, Ajayi, Mendy, Coyle; Sorba Thomas, Slater, Crooks, Belloumi; McBurnie.
Main selection alternatives:
Iroegbunam for Crooks
Norton-Cuffy for Coyle
Gelhardt for McBurnie
Hull could adopt a compact five-man defensive structure against Everton, with Giles and Coyle providing width from the wing-back positions. Their ability to defend crosses and second balls may be especially important.
McBurnie should remain the focal point in attack, while Belloumi offers a more direct threat from wide areas. Midfield selection remains flexible depending on the readiness of Iroegbunam and other returning players.
Selection confidence: Medium
Last updated: 9 October 2026
Ipswich Town Predicted Lineup vs Fulham
Fixture: Fulham (H)
Predicted formation: 4-2-3-1
Our Predicted XI: Walton; Davis, O'Shea, Diop, Ouattara; Lukic, Exequiel Palacios; Philogene, Enciso, Jack Clarke; Emersonn.
Main selection alternatives:
Luis Florentino for Palacios
Flemming for Enciso
Maeda for Clarke
Ipswich should be able to field a relatively settled attacking lineup, although Fatawu's suspension reduces their options on the right. Philogene and Clarke provide width, with Enciso operating centrally behind Emersonn.
The midfield pairing offers a combination of defensive cover and progression. Fulham's recent struggles could encourage Ipswich to take a more proactive approach at home.
Selection confidence: Medium–High
Last updated: 9 October 2026
Leeds United Predicted Lineup vs Arsenal
Fixture: Arsenal (A)
Predicted formation: 3-4-2-1
Our Predicted XI: Trafford; Justin, Elvedi, Muharemovic; Gudmundsson, Tanaka, Ampadu, Bogle; Okafor, Stach; Calvert-Lewin.
Main selection alternatives:
Harry Wilson for Stach
Bahoya for Okafor
Gruev for Tanaka
Leeds face a difficult away fixture with Rodon and Daniel James unavailable. A three-man defensive structure could help protect the central areas while allowing Bogle and Gudmundsson to provide width.
Wilson has returned to training but still needs a final assessment. Okafor and Stach are our preferred supporting attackers, with Calvert-Lewin leading the line.
Selection confidence: Medium
Last updated: 9 October 2026
Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs Manchester City
Fixture: Manchester City (H)
Predicted formation: 4-2-3-1
Our Predicted XI: Alisson; Kerkez, Gomez, Van Dijk, Ronald Araújo; Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Barcola, Wirtz, Victor Muñoz; Ngumoha.
Main selection alternatives:
Isak for Ngumoha
Chiesa for Ngumoha
Jacquet for Gomez
Liverpool's attacking selection is particularly difficult following the international break. Ekitike is unavailable, while Isak and Gakpo have fitness concerns. Barcola should have an important role, with Ngumoha a possible solution if the senior forwards are not cleared.
Mac Allister and Szoboszlai offer experience in midfield for a demanding match against Manchester City. The right-back and centre-back combinations could still change depending on late defensive assessments.
Selection confidence: Low–Medium
Last updated: 9 October 2026
Manchester City Predicted Lineup vs Liverpool
Fixture: Liverpool (A)
Predicted formation: 4-2-3-1
Our Predicted XI: Donnarumma; Gvardiol, Guéhi, Rúben Dias, Matheus Nunes; Enzo Fernández, Elliot Anderson; Doku, Cherki, Ndiaye; Haaland.
Main selection alternatives:
Semenyo for Ndiaye
O'Reilly for Enzo Fernández
Khusanov for Matheus Nunes
City's attacking selection is complicated by Semenyo's fitness concern and Foden's suspension. Ndiaye is our provisional choice on the right, while Doku and Cherki provide creativity around Haaland.
Haaland is expected to be available despite a minor concern during international duty. City's midfield also presents a selection decision, with Enzo Fernández and Anderson offering control against a Liverpool side that could be aggressive in transition.
Selection confidence: Medium
Last updated: 9 October 2026
Manchester United Predicted Lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur
Fixture: Tottenham Hotspur (H)
Predicted formation: 4-2-3-1
Our Predicted XI: Lammens; Shaw, Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, Dalot; Tielemans, Bruno Fernandes; Mbeumo, Cunha, Amad; Šeško.
Main selection alternatives:
Mainoo for Tielemans
Rashford for Amad
Mazraoui for Dalot
United have several important fitness concerns after the international break, particularly among their attacking options. Bruno Fernandes is central to the team's creativity, while Mbeumo and Cunha provide movement between the lines.
Šeško is a possible central striker if cleared to start, but the final forward combination remains uncertain. Mainoo and Rashford could also come into contention depending on their recovery progress.
Selection confidence: Low
Last updated: 9 October 2026
Newcastle United Predicted Lineup vs Coventry City
Fixture: Coventry City (A)
Predicted formation: 4-2-3-1
Our Predicted XI: Horníček; Hall, Thiaw, Botman, Dedić; Nico González, Joelinton; Barnes, Wissa, Murphy; Fernández-Pardo.
Main selection alternatives:
Miley for Joelinton
Livramento for Dedić
Willock for Murphy
Newcastle expect several players to return to contention, including Joelinton and Nico González. That could give them a stronger midfield foundation, although some returning players may have their minutes managed.
Fernández-Pardo is our provisional central attacking choice, with Wissa capable of operating behind him or moving into the striker position. Barnes and Murphy provide experience and direct running from wide areas.
Selection confidence: Medium
Last updated: 9 October 2026
Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup vs Crystal Palace
Fixture: Crystal Palace (A)
Predicted formation: 3-4-2-1
Our Predicted XI: Sels; Milenković, Jair Cunha, Murillo; Neco Williams, Schlager, McAtee, Daniel Muñoz; Ndoye, Gibbs-White; Delap.
Main selection alternatives:
Sangaré for Schlager
Igor Jesus for Delap
Aina for Daniel Muñoz
Forest could continue with a back three, allowing Williams and Muñoz to provide width. Schlager and McAtee offer different qualities in midfield, with Gibbs-White expected to remain the main creative influence.
Delap is our preferred striker, although Igor Jesus provides a viable alternative. The trip to Palace should be competitive, and Forest may adjust their midfield selection depending on the physical demands of the match.
Selection confidence: Medium
Last updated: 9 October 2026
Sunderland Predicted Lineup vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Fixture: Brighton & Hove Albion (H)
Predicted formation: 4-2-3-1
Our Predicted XI: Roefs; Reinildo, Danso, Alderete, Mukiele; Xhaka, Sadiki; Nilson Angulo, Le Fée, Meunier; Isidor.
Main selection alternatives:
Trai Hume for Meunier
Malick Fofana for Nilson Angulo
Juan Riquelme Angulo for Isidor
Sunderland are without Ballard and Brobbey, creating important changes in defence and attack. Reinildo returns from suspension, while Danso and Alderete are expected to provide central defensive cover.
Isidor is the leading option to replace Brobbey. Xhaka and Sadiki should anchor the midfield, with Le Fée supplying creativity behind the striker.
Selection confidence: Medium
Last updated: 9 October 2026
Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup vs Manchester United
Fixture: Manchester United (A)
Predicted formation: 4-2-3-1
Our Predicted XI: Kinsky; Udogie, Van Hecke, Van de Ven, Archie Gray; Tonali, Bentancur; Marmoush, Kudus, Savio; Solanke.
Main selection alternatives:
Kulusevski for Savio
Mathys Tel for Marmoush
Mateus Fernandes for Kudus
Tottenham's defence is one of the biggest selection uncertainties this week. Van Hecke and Van de Ven are working towards fitness, while Porro is unavailable. Gray offers a solution on the right side of defence.
Kudus, Marmoush and Savio provide attacking flexibility behind Solanke. Tottenham may need a more cautious midfield approach away at Old Trafford, particularly given their difficult start to the league season.
Selection confidence: Low–Medium
Last updated: 9 October 2026
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