Overview

• Pep Guardiola declared Erling Haaland ready to face Burnley, with City still managing absences or doubts over Mateo Kovacic, Rayan Cherki, Rayan Aït‑Nouri, Omar Marmoush and Abdukodir Khusanov, as he praised Kyle Walker ahead of the full-back’s Etihad return with Burnley.
• Chelsea have opted to rest Cole Palmer until after the October international break to manage a lingering groin issue.
• Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike is suspended for the trip to Crystal Palace after a yellow card for removing his shirt in the Carabao Cup, though he remains in line for Champions League involvement next week.
• Arsenal confirmed Bukayo Saka trained after completing 63 minutes in midweek and is expected to be available against Newcastle, with Martin Odegaard back in training.
• Young defender Giovanni Leoni tore his ACL against Southampton and is set to miss the remainder of the season.