Josko Gvardiol's season has been thrown into doubt after the Manchester City defender suffered a serious leg injury during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium.
Joan Garcia has continued his rise at Barcelona with a historic performance against Espanyol on Saturday, keeping a clean sheet while making six crucial saves.
Manchester United's recent form has reflected a side struggling with disruption, with the club winning just two of their last five matches amid a growing list of injuries.
Barcelona midfielder Gavi has delivered a positive update on his recovery from knee surgery and has vowed to return at one hundred percent when he is cleared to play again.
Mikel Arteta has backed Gabriel Jesus to make a major impact for Arsenal as the Brazilian prepared to start his first match in almost a year.
Manchester United are bracing for a tough trip to Aston Villa after midfielder Casemiro was ruled out through suspension, deepening a growing list of selection problems for manager Ruben Amorim.