Liverpool faces injury challenges ahead of their match against Chelsea, while Brighton and Fulham also deal with significant absences. Predictions for the matches include Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea and Brighton 1-0 Wolves.
Key points
Liverpool faces multiple key injuries ahead of Chelsea match
Brighton has a long injury list affecting squad stability
Predictions include Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea and Brighton 1-0 Wolves
Fulham and Sunderland also dealing with significant injury issues
Manchester City coping with injuries to core players
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, 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 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
What is the injury status of Liverpool players before the match against Chelsea?
Liverpool is heavily affected by injuries, with key players like Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak, and Alisson either sidelined or doubtful.
How are Brighton & Hove Albion's injuries impacting their upcoming game?
Brighton has one of the league's longest injury lists, particularly with knee-related issues affecting multiple players, which may impact their performance.
What are the predicted scores for the EPL matches in GW-36?
Predictions include Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea, Brighton 1-0 Wolves, and Sunderland 1-2 Manchester United, among others.
Which teams are facing the most injuries in EPL GW-36?
Nottingham Forest and Brighton & Hove Albion are among the teams with the heaviest injury lists, affecting their squad depth significantly.
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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 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 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 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 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 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.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 1 vs 2 Everton
Nottingham Forest have one of the heaviest injury lists in the league, with multiple defenders and attackers either sidelined or doubtful due to knee, hamstring and concussion-related issues. Newcastle United are mainly affected by defensive absences, while Lewis Miley’s injury also reduces midfield depth.
Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1 vs 2 Newcastle United
No injury or absence information was listed for West Ham United in the provided table. Arsenal have a relatively short injury list, though the absences of Jurrien Timber and Mikel Merino still affect balance in defense and midfield transitions.
Prediction: West Ham 1 vs 3 Arsenal
Tottenham Hotspur are facing major squad concerns, especially in attack where several key forwards remain injured or doubtful, while defensive injuries also continue to disrupt selection plans. Leeds United have a comparatively lighter injury situation, although absences in defense and midfield still reduce flexibility and depth.
Prediction: Tottenham 1 vs 2 Leeds United
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Manchester City continue to monitor important injuries involving Rodri, Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol, with defensive stability remaining a concern. Crystal Palace are still impacted by multiple midfield and attacking absences, with knee injuries remaining the squad’s biggest issue.
Prediction: Manchester City 2 vs 0 Crystal Palace
