Top Teams Sustain Injuries During Crowded Christmas Programme

A number of the top teams have sustained important injuries during the crowded Christmas programme that may affect their season.

Injuries to Jesus and De Bruyne pose a threat to Manchester City’s unbeaten record.

Lukaku’s injury at United could lessen their goal threat

At the other end of the table’ injuries to Jermaine Defoe and Josh King are likely to cause problems for Bournemouth.

Mark Hughes looks set for the chop following Stoke’s home defeat to Newcastle

We could see some panic buying in the transfer window