Injuries & suspensions update for Gameweek 5: Joao Pedro unlikely to play, Foden suspended

DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news ahead of Gameweek 5. Joao Pedro is unlikely to feature for Chelsea against Brentford this evening due to oedema (excess fluid) in his knee. Xabi Alonso refused to rule the 42.2%-owned striker out, telling reporters there is a “possibility” he will play some part at the Gtech but other sources are reporting the 24-year-old needs three or four weeks of recovery. It was telling that Joao Pedro withdrew from Brazil’s squad on Wednesday. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! Reece James (withdrawn from England duty) and Moises Caicedo are also doubtful for tonight’s kick-off where the Bees are expected to have the same squad available from Tuesday’s Carabao Cup win over Reading. It would be a surprise of Joao Pedro played this evening Credit: Dream Team Contrary to reports elsewhere, Mikel Arteta declared Ben White fit and available in his Friday press conference. Arsenal’s head coach also suggested Jurrien Timber, Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie are ready for action is required — the latter skipped the Gunners’ cup win over Ipswich. Elsewhere, Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga could miss between six and eight weeks with a hamstring injury. Amar Dedic and Jacob Ramsey also unavailable for Magpies this weekend but it’s unclear whether Nico Gonzalez will feature against Hull — the Spanish midfielder was subbed off against Leeds with a suspected concussion on Monday night. Ismaila Sarr returned for Crystal Palace as a second-half substitute against Lech Poznan on Thursday night, as did Eddie Nketiah. Most read in Football Pierre Sage revealed that the Senegal international might start away to Leeds on Sunday but he’s reluctant to give him 90 minutes at this stage. As for Daniel Farke’s side, Harry Wilson and has joined compatriot Joe Rodon on the sidelines and may miss Wales’ upcoming Nations League fixtures. Arteta has declared White fit Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Nikola Milenkovic has been ruled out of Nottingham Forest’s home game against Coventry while fellow centre-back Jair Cunha is a minor doubt. Michael Carrick was unable to give a definitive answer on Carlos Baleba and Luke Shaw’s chances of being involved against Fulham on Sunday. The Manchester United boss said: “There is a chance on both really. Not totally 100% yet.” Joao Gomes is available for Aston Villa having served his three-game suspension and Matty Cash is fit to face Tottenham after missing last weekend’s defeat to Nottingham Forest. However, the Villains’ injury list is relatively lengthy: Marco Bizot, Ian Maatsen, Leon Goretzka, Pau Torres, Brian Madjo, Modou Keba Cisse and Amadou Onana. When asked about Jeremy Doku’s availability, Enzo Maresca told journalists: “Probably he can be available for Sunderland.” Phil Foden, Axel Disasi, Taiwo Awoniyi and Reinildo are all suspended having been sent off last weekend — the former can’t play again domestically until 17th October. Play Score Predictor! Available on the Dream Team app Predict results for the weekend’s football Every correct prediction earns an entry into a £10,000 prize draw Free to play PLAY NOW ARSENAL Injuries: William Saliba Suspensions: None ASTON VILLA Injuries: Marco Bizot, Ian Maatsen, Leon Goretzka, Pau Torres, Brian Madjo, Modou Keba Cisse, Amadou Onana Suspensions: None BOURNEMOUTH Injuries: Julian Araujo, Amine Adli, Eli Kroupi, Veljko Milosavljevic Suspensions: None BRENTFORD Injuries: Sepp van den Berg, Antoni Milambo, Mathias Jensen, Kaye Furo, Nathan Collins, Josh Dasilva Suspensions: None BRIGHTON Injuries: Jack Hinshelwood, Kaoru Mitoma, Yankuba Minteh, Evan Ferguson, Stefanos Tzimas, Femi Azeez, Mats Wieffer, Zadok Yohanna Suspensions: None CHELSEA Injuries: Moises Caicedo (doubt), Marco Palestra (doubt), Jordan Henderson (doubt), Reece James (doubt), Joao Pedro (doubt) Suspensions: None COVENTRY Injuries: Luke Woolfenden, Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Haji Wright, Aurele Amenda, Josh Eccles Suspensions: Taiwo Awoniyi CRYSTAL PALACE Injuries: Chadi Riad, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Dean Henderson Suspensions: Axel Disasi EVERTON Injuries: Christian Norgaard, Merlin Rohl (doubt), Harrison Armstrong (doubt) Suspensions: None FULHAM Injuries: Tom Cairney, Kenny Tete, Ryan Sessegnon (doubt) Suspensions: None HULL Injuries: Jack Butland, Darko Gyabi, Oscar Zambrano, Charlie Hughes, Eliot Matazo, Ilyas Ansah, Hidemasa Morita, Matt Targett (doubt), Nobel Mendy Suspensions: None IPSWICH Injuries: Jack Taylor Suspensions: None LEEDS Injuries: Mateo Joseph, Harry Wilson, Joe Rodon Suspensions: None LIVERPOOL Injuries: Federico Chiesa, Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni Suspensions: None MANCHESTER CITY Injuries: Jeremy Doku (doubt) Suspensions: Phil Foden MANCHESTER UNITED Injuries: Amad Diallo, Tom Heaton, Carlos Baleba (doubt), Manuel Ugarte, Matthijs de Ligt, Luke Shaw (doubt) Suspensions: None NEWCASTLE Injuries: Will Osula, Dan Burn, Joelinton, Tino Livramento, Amar Dedic, Jacob Ramsey, Nico Gonzalez (doubt), Anthony Elanga, Ewen Jaouen Suspensions: None NOTTINGHAM FOREST Injuries: Nicolo Savona, Nikola Milenkovic, Jair Cunha (doubt) Suspensions: None SUNDERLAND Injuries: Habib Diarra, Romaine Mundle Suspensions: Reinildo TOTTENHAM Injuries: Wilson Odobert, Xavi Simons, Mykhailo Mudryk, Dejan Kulusevski Suspensions: None How to claim £30 in football free bets Midnite offer Download the Midnite app or create an account online HERE* Register using the code: BETGET30 Deposit a minimum of £10 Place a £10 sportsbook bet at minimum odds of 1/1 Free Bets will be credited upon settlement of your qualifying bet Comment now