Weekly Premier League Injury Report: 2026 News Update

The last weeks of the season are tough on players, and this week’s update shows that several teams fighting for the title have big selection problems. With the race so close, managers have to count on their squad depth to fill in for missing starters.

Recent Premier League injury news shows Arsenal and Liverpool have been hit the hardest. Mikel Arteta is working quickly to get his midfield ready, while Arne Slot is dealing with more problems up front after a tough loss in Europe.

As the number of games increases, players’ fitness is dropping. Injuries like muscle tears and ligament damage are filling up the medical rooms. Here are the most important absences this week.

Arsenal’s Midfield Stability at Risk

Arsenal’s plans for their big match against Manchester City have taken a hit. Declan Rice missed open training on Tuesday and was seen limping after a hard fall in his last game. There’s no clear date for his return. Mikel Arteta did not share details but said Rice’s busy schedule has finally taken its toll.

Arsenal is also missing Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard for longer than expected. Saka hasn’t played since the international break, and even if he returns soon, his fitness is still a worry. Odegaard’s knee problem continues, and there’s no set date for his return. Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori are also out with no clear comeback dates, so Arsenal’s defense and creativity are really being stretched.

Crisis at Anfield: Liverpool’s Attacking Woes

Liverpool’s hopes for a trophy took a hit after bad news about Hugo Ekitike. He was stretchered off with a suspected ruptured Achilles tendon, which probably means he’ll miss the rest of the season and won’t play for France this summer. There’s no recovery date yet. Manager Arne Slot called it "really bad," saying Ekitike went down without contact, which often means a serious tendon injury.

Alexander Isak is back in the starting lineup, but Liverpool is still without Alisson Becker in goal. The Brazilian is out with a recurring problem, so Caoimhín Kelleher has to step up during this important stretch. Wataru Endo and Conor Bradley are also still out for a long time, which limits Arne Slot’s options even more.

Defensive Concerns for Manchester City and Spurs

Manchester City is also dealing with injuries. Nico O’Reilly limped off in their recent win over Chelsea, and it’s not clear when he’ll be back. Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol are already out for at least another week. Pep Guardiola will need to rotate his defenders carefully as City tries to take advantage of Arsenal’s recent problems.

Tottenham Hotspur is also short on defenders. Both Guglielmo Vicario and Rodrigo Bentancur are out for the next games. Vicario is recovering from hernia surgery, and Bentancur’s hamstring problem is still not resolved. These injuries make Spurs weaker at the back just as they fight for a top-four spot.

• Arsenal: Rice (doubt), Saka (knock), Odegaard (knee), Timber (muscle).

• Liverpool: Ekitike (Achilles), Alisson (muscle), Bradley (knee), Endo (foot).

• Man City: O’Reilly (knock), Gvardiol (shin), Dias (fitness).

• Tottenham: Vicario (hernia), Bentancur (hamstring), Maddison (knee).

The Impact on the Title Race

As the season reaches its peak, teams have to handle tough physical demands. The clubs with the best medical teams could end up winning trophies in May. With important players like Rice and Ekitike out, managers need to be flexible with their tactics. Now, having a deep squad could decide who wins the title.

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