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Welcome to the Transfer News Podcast: Injury & Suspension Update! I'm your host, Archer, and today we're diving into the medical room drama that's sweeping across the Premier League. You know, I became a sports journalist because I couldn't handle the sight of blood, and yet here I am, talking about hamstrings and knee ligaments every week. The irony isn't lost on me! Let's jump right into the injury and suspension roundup that's shaping the final stretch of this season. Starting with Arsenal, who are dealing with quite a few knocks as they chase the title. They currently have seven players on their injury list, with Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz both suffering from injuries expected to keep them out until the first of June. Gabriel Magalhães is nursing a hamstring problem with an unknown return date, which could be concerning for the Gunners' defensive stability. The good news is that Ben White and Jurriën Timber both have a seventy-five percent chance of playing in their next fixture, which will be a boost. Takehiro Tomiyasu has a knee issue keeping him out until June, while Riccardo Calafiori is also dealing with a knee problem with no clear return date. That's a significant number of defensive concerns for Arteta as they enter this crucial period. Moving to Aston Villa, they've got Leon Bailey with a knock giving him just a twenty-five percent chance of featuring, while Ross Barkley has a fifty-fifty chance as he builds up match fitness. They've also sent Kaine Kesler-Hayden to Preston North End and Filip Marschall to MK Dons for the remainder of the season. Not too bad compared to some other clubs. Bournemouth are struggling with five players out. Justin Kluivert has a fifty percent chance of playing due to a muscle injury, while Marcus Tavernier, Enes Ünal, Ryan Christie, and Luis Sinisterra are all sidelined with various issues with no definite return dates. That's a significant portion of their attacking options limited. Brentford have quite the injury crisis with seven players on their list. Igor Thiago has a knee injury with an unknown return date, which is a blow for the Bees. Mathias Jensen and Rico Henry both have a seventy-five percent chance of playing, which is positive news. However, Gustavo Nunes, Josh Dasilva, and Aaron Hickey are all out with no clear return dates, while Fábio Carvalho has a shoulder injury expected to keep him out until the twenty-fifth of May. Mathias Jorgensen has departed for Anderlecht. Thomas Frank certainly has some squad depth issues to manage. Brighton have a concerning nine players out. Georginio Rutter, Adam Webster, and Ferdi Kadioglu should all return by the twenty-fifth of May, while Tariq Lamptey might be back by the nineteenth of April. Jason Steele could return on the twenty-sixth of April. Igor Julio and James Milner are dealing with hamstring issues, with Igor expected back in June. Joël Veltman has a foot injury with no clear return timeline. They've also sent Mark O'Mahony on a season-long loan to Portsmouth. That's a hefty injury list for the Seagulls to contend with. At Chelsea, Mykhailo Mudryk is suspended with no clear return date mentioned. Marc Guiu Paz has a fifty percent chance of playing due to a hamstring issue, while Roméo Lavia and Wesley Fofana both have a seventy-five percent chance of featuring despite knocks. Omari Kellyman has a hamstring injury keeping him out until June. Malang Sarr has made a permanent move to RC Lens, and Alfie Gilchrist is on a season-long loan to Sheffield United. Crystal Palace have three injuries to report. Cheick Doucouré and Chadi Riad both have knee injuries expected to keep them out until the first of June, while Chris Richards has a seventy-five percent chance of playing despite a calf injury. Everton are managing four injuries. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has a hamstring problem with no clear return date, continuing his unfortunate injury record. Dwight McNeil has a seventy-five percent chance of playing as he builds match fitness. Jesper Lindstrøm has a groin injury with an unknown return date, and Orel Mangala is out with a knee issue until the first of June. At Fulham, they're dealing with three absences. Harry Wilson should return from his foot injury by the fourteenth of April, Reiss Nelson is out with a hamstring issue until the twenty-fifth of May, and Kenny Tete has a fifty percent chance of playing as he builds match fitness. Ipswich Town have six players on their injury list. Sam Szmodics has an ankle injury keeping him out until the eighteenth of May, while Chiedozie Ogbene and Wes Burns are both out until June with Achilles and knee injuries respectively. Omari Giraud-Hutchinson and Leif Davis both have a seventy-five percent chance of featuring despite hamstring and leg issues. Freddie Ladapo has had his contract terminated by mutual consent. Leicester City report just one injury with Abdul Fatawu out with a knee problem until the first of June. Liverpool are monitoring five players. Trent Alexander-Arnold has an ankle injury with no clear return date, which is concerning for their defensive setup. Alisson has a seventy-five percent chance of playing after a head injury. Joe Gomez is dealing with a hamstring problem with no definite return timeline. Conor Bradley and Tyler Morton both have a seventy-five percent chance of featuring as they build match fitness. Manchester City have a notable five players on their injury list. Erling Haaland's ankle issue should keep him out until the tenth of May, which is a significant blow to their attacking potency. Rodri's knee injury is expected to keep him sidelined until June. Manuel Akanji could return by the twenty-sixth of April, while John Stones and Nathan Aké are both targeting comebacks around the eighteenth of May. That's quite a few key players for Guardiola to be without during this crucial title run-in. Manchester United continue to struggle with injuries, reporting seven players out. Amad Diallo has an ankle issue keeping him out until the twenty-fifth of May. Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw could both return by the thirteenth of April, which would be a boost for Ten Hag. Jonny Evans, Lisandro Martínez, and Ayden Heaven all have no clear return dates from their respective injuries. Hannibal Mejbri has made a permanent move to Burnley. Newcastle United are monitoring eight players, though many have good chances of returning soon. Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon, Joelinton, Kieran Trippier, and Matt Targett all have a seventy-five percent chance of playing despite various injuries, which is positive news for Eddie Howe. Lewis Hall has a foot issue keeping him out until June, Jamaal Lascelles is out until the twenty-fifth of May with a knee injury, and Sven Botman could return by the fourth of May. Nottingham Forest have three concerns. Chris Wood has a seventy-five percent chance of playing despite a hip injury. Ola Aina should return from his calf issue by the twelfth of April, and Álex Moreno is ineligible to face his parent club but will be available again by the twelfth of April. Southampton have a significant seven players on their injury list. Will Smallbone has a groin injury with no clear return date. Albert Grønbæk, Lesley Ugochukwu, and Ryan Manning all have a seventy-five percent chance of featuring despite various knocks. Flynn Downes is suspended until the nineteenth of April. Ross Stewart and Juan Larios both have a fifty percent chance of playing as they build match fitness. Tottenham Hotspur are dealing with five injury concerns. Richarlison has a seventy-five percent chance of playing as he builds match fitness. Dejan Kulusevski and Kevin Danso could both return by the twenty-first of April from foot and hamstring issues respectively. Radu Drăgușin has a knee injury keeping him out until June. They also have Luca Williams-Barnett listed as being with the under-21s. West Ham United have three players out. Mohammed Kudus has a seventy-five percent chance of playing despite a knock. Crysencio Summerville and Michail Antonio both have no clear return dates from their hamstring and leg injuries respectively. Finally, Wolverhampton Wanderers have six players unavailable. Matheus Cunha is suspended until the thirteenth of April. Saša Kalajdžić and Enso González both have knee injuries with unknown return dates. Leon Chiwome and Yerson Mosquera are expected back from knee problems around the first of June. Tawanda Chirewa has been loaned to Derby County, while Joe Hodge is on a season-long loan to Huddersfield Town. Looking at patterns across the league, knee injuries continue to be the most common serious issue, with hamstring problems not far behind. Newcastle and Brighton seem to be the hardest hit with eight and nine injuries respectively, though Newcastle have several players with good chances of returning soon. Arsenal, Brentford, Manchester City, and Manchester United all have significant defensive concerns that could impact their remaining fixtures. [Ad break] Want to win your fantasy premier league mini leagues? Join Fantasy Football Hub today with thirty percent off using our link in the shownotes. That wraps up our injury and suspension update for this week. Thanks for tuning in to the Transfer News Podcast. As we head into the final stretch of the season, these injury situations will be crucial in determining who achieves their goals and who falls short. Remember to subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms or visit our website at transfernewspodcast.com for more exclusive content. I'm Archer, and I'll be back next week with more updates from the world of football. Stay healthy out there – your hamstrings will thank you!