Newcastle United have received an unexpected boost after Yoane Wissa was omitted from the DR Congo squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, which begins on 21 December.
Twenty-year-old Argentine defender Aaron Anselmino is rapidly establishing himself as a vital part of Borussia Dortmund's rearguard, and the club now look poised to dial up Chelsea to try to keep him beyond his loan spell.
Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Manchester City will travel to Fulham without Rodri, dealing the visitors a major setback ahead of Tuesday night's meeting at Craven Cottage.
Tottenham Hotspur travel to Newcastle United tonight looking to halt their slide down the Premier League table, with Thomas Frank urging his players to show resilience after a damaging home defeat to Fulham.
Manchester United battled their way to a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday, with Joshua Zirkzee impressing manager Ruben Amorim with his performance.
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal had produced "a hugely positive week" after his Premier League leaders fought back to draw 1-1 with 10-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.