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Premier League injury roundup and FPL pointers ahead of weekend fixtures

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Friday kicks off with Leeds v Burnley at 20:00 BST. Leeds lose Gabriel Gudmundsson to a hamstring and list Noah Okafor as a calf doubt; Jaka Bijol remains a hip concern. Burnley have no fresh updates after Scott Parker's exit, with Josh Cullen out and Mejbri a possible return.

Brentford host West Ham at 15:00 BST, with Jordan Henderson, Vitaly Janelt and Rico Henry all doubtful. West Ham coach Nuno Espirito Santo expects a full‑strength squad after describing injuries as “small knocks”. FPL buzz centres on Brentford’s Dango Ouattara, who has created eight chances in three games, and West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen, who matched his season‑best nine assists.

Newcastle travel to Brighton, with Joelinton back from suspension and Anthony Gordon a hip doubt. Wolves face Sunderland after Yerson Mosquera returns, though Sam Johnstone’s season‑ending shoulder injury leaves them shorthanded. In fantasy terms, Wolves’ Joao Gomes averages 5.3 points per game, while Sunderland’s Nordi Mukiele leads defenders with seven big chances created.

Arsenal host Fulham at 17:30 BST; Martin Ødegaard’s fitness is pending after a Champions League knock, while Jurrien Timber remains unavailable. Gabriel Magalhaes’ 15th clean sheet this season makes him the league’s most reliable defender. Manchester United and Liverpool meet later, with Matheus Cunha back in training and Mohamed Salah ruled out through a minor hamstring strain, tightening the title race.