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Predicted Premier League lineups: Who do we think will start in Gameweek 6?

Predicted Premier League lineups: Who do we think will start in Gameweek 6?

As another weekend of Premier League action approaches, our writers have tried to predict the lineups for the upcoming games.

Some teams may be easier than others, and it's worth understanding that our Manchester City writer is trying to predict a Pep Guardiola starting XI.

There may be late changes or injuries before games begin, but our staff has predicted these lineups based on information available at the time of writing.


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Newcastle United vs Manchester City, Saturday, 12:30pm BST / 7:30am ET

Here's how to watch: TNT Sports (UK); USA Network (USA)

Notes: Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, Callum Wilson, Lewis Miley (all injured), Matt Targett (illness/eczema); Alexander Isak (doubts, but expected to be fit)

Chris Waugh

Notes: Rodri, Oscar Bobb, Nathan Ake. Kevin De Bruyne (all injured)

Sam Lee


Here's how to watch: Not available in UK; Peacock (USA)

Notes: David Raya, Ben White (doubts but expected to be fit); Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Mikel Merino, Martin Odegaard (all injured)

Jordan Campbell

Notes: Jakub Stolarczyk, Jannik Vestergaard, Patson Daka (all injured)

Rob Tanner


Here's how to watch: Not available in UK; USA Network (USA)

Notes: Christian Norgaard (doubtful), Mathias Jensen, Aaron Hickey, Rico Henry, Igor Thiago, Yoane Wissa (all injured)

Jay Harris

Notes: Edson Alvarez (suspended); Niclas Fullkrug (doubts)

Roshane Thomas


Chelsea vs Brighton, Saturday, 3pm BST / 10am ET

Here's how to watch: Not available in UK; Peacock (USA)

Notes: Reece James (injured)

Simon Johnson

Notes: Joao Pedro, James Milner, Matt O'Riley, Solly March (all injured)

Andy Naylor


Here's how to watch: Not available in UK; Peacock (USA)

Notes: Jarrad Branthwaite (doubts); Idrissa Gueye (match fitness); Nathan Patterson, Seamus Coleman, Armando Broja, Youssef Chermiti (all injured)

Patrick Boyland

Notes: Cheick Doucoure, Chadi Riad, Chris Richards (all injured)

Matt Woosnam


Here's how to watch: Not available in UK; Peacock (USA)

Notes: Morgan Gibbs-White (suspended); Danilo, Ibrahim Sangare, Willy Boly (all injured)

Paul Taylor

Notes: Carlos Vinicius (injured)

Justin Guthrie


Wolves v Liverpool, Saturday, 5:30pm BST / 12:30pm ET

Here's how to watch: Sky Sports (UK); USA Network (USA)

Notes: Yerson Mosquera, Boubacar Traore, Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez (all injured); Toti (doubts, but will probably be fit)

Steve Madeley

Notes: Harvey Elliott (injured)

James Pearce


Here's how to watch: Sky Sports (UK); USA Network (USA)

Notes: Harry Clarke (injured); Kalvin Phillips (doubts but expected to be fit)

Ali Rampling

Notes: Boubacar Kamara, Tyrone Mings, Jaden Philogene, Matty Cash, John McGinn, Diego Carlos (all injured)

Jacob Tanswell


Here's how to watch: Sky Sports (UK); USA Network (USA)

Notes: Victor Lindelof, Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia (all injured); Rasmus Hojlund (building match fitness)

Carl Anka

Notes: Richarlison, Wilson Odobert (injured)

Jay Harris


Here's how to watch: Sky Sports (UK); USA Network (USA)

Notes: Tyler Adams (injured)

Caoimhe O'Neill

Notes: Gavin Bazunu, Will Smallbone, Kamaldeen Sulemana (all injured); Jack Stephens (suspended)

Nancy Froston

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