A gruelling international break has now come to a close, with several Premier League stars flying all over the world in order to represent their countriesThe international break is all but over and minds can turn back to the bread and butter of club football, with Cristiano Ronaldo's second coming at Manchester United the Premier League main course. Ronaldo returned from Portugal duty early as he geared up to face Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon, when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will face a dilemma over whether or not to play him from the start. You can guarantee that he'll be fit, firing and champing at the bit ready for action as club duties resume, but other players aren't so lucky. Here, we've taken a look at the always reliable PremierInjuries.com for the latest on the availability of top-flight players, with a more detailed outlook on their issues available over on their website. Information correct at time of writingArsenalImage: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)Injured/absent: Granit Xhaka (suspended/Covid-19 protocols)Doubtful: Sead Kolasinac (knock), Mohamed Elneny (muscle)Returning: Ben White, Thomas Partey, Eddie Nketiah, Nicolas Pepe (all back in training)Aston VillaInjured/absent: Emi Buendia, Emi Martinez (both quarantine), Bertrand Traore (thigh), Trezeguet, Keinan Davis (both knee).
Source: Daily Mirror September 09, 2021 06:56 UTC