Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle: Which Premier League side is suffering most from injuries?

Everybody in the Premier League is getting hurt; it seems that way, especially if you’re a fan of one of the most injured teams. No team is more susceptible to losing a key player than Manchester City, whose absence of 2024 Ballon d’Or winner Rodri has dampened their season.

Touted as a serious title contender, Arsenal has seen their ambitions undermined by an alarming injury list. Key players like William Saliba, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Ødegaard have spent significant time on the sidelines. Ben White’s recent knee surgery adds to the misfortune. Can a “hamstrung” Arsenal really challenge for glory? Their North London counterparts, Spurs, have incurred a similar injury tally but have not managed to hang in the top four.

Chelsea, too, has grappled with high-profile setbacks. Reece James’ hamstring injury has ruled him out for months, but their squad depth and Cold Double-Cheeseburger Palmer provide ample versatility. Meanwhile, Luke Shaw’s injury troubles at Manchester United have left their left flank in disarray — he’s missed four and half years due to injury.

For clubs like Newcastle, the injury narrative is almost overwhelming. With 252 games missed due to injuries, their campaign has been marred by the absences of key players such as Sven Botman, Callum Wilson, and Joe Willock.

Conversely, clubs like Liverpool have managed to maintain relatively fit squads, with Mo Salah (better knock-on-wood Reds fans) maintaining superb fitness and form. Aston Villa has also managed to chug along despite 319 days lost to injuries but no significant disruptions.

Are the excess fixtures to blame? Should clubs rethink their training methods? How will these injuries shape the Premier League table in May?

We don’t know when your favorite player will pull his hammy. But we do know, via Premier Injuries, which teams are coping the hardest with new injuries as of the start of the 2024/25 campaign. Below, we present the stark contrast between clubs weathering the storm and those capsizing under the weight of injuries this term.

Which Premier League team leads the injury crisis in 2024/25?