Today's PL summary — 16 Oct 2026

Here is FTZ's pick of the hottest Premier League stories from 16 Oct 2026.

1. Reece James is set to be out of action for around three months after having surgery on a knee injury sustained in training. In a statement, Chelsea said: ‘Captain Reece James has undergone successful minor knee surgery.

2. Xabi Alonso reveals Reece James injury impact on Chelsea’s January transfer plans The Chelsea defender is set for an extended spell on the sidelines, with Xabi Alonso detailing how the club will approach his captain’s absence Bookmark Comments Go to comments Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover Xabi.

3. Injury latest on Zubimendi, Hincapie, Tzolis and Saliba - Arsenal.com.

4. According to James Pearce of the Athletic , a key plan for the Reds is to be able to find clubs they can work with to regularly send young players on loan to. Mor Talla Ndiaye and Ifeanyi Ndukwe are used as recent examples, with the young duo joining for a combined fee of just £3.5m earlier this year.

5. Brentford v Liverpool team news: Schade and Schuster injury update - Brentford FC.

6. Mikel Arteta explains William Saliba’s omission from Arsenal’s 2026/27 squad photo Arsenal’s squad photo will be retaken to include the injured defender Bookmark Comments Go to comments Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover Close Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Want to bookmark.

7. Liverpool have moved ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign Alex Scott from Bournemouth. The Reds have had issues with their midfield in recent times, with Alexis Mac Allister yet to sign a new deal, while Curtis Jones was sold to Inter Milan without being replaced.

8. Carrick issues Man Utd injury latest in three-man update - London Evening Standard.