Premier League treatment table Player injuries in England’s top flight are up by 15% in the first three months of the season compared with the previous four campaigns, according to data analysis Impact of 2022 winter World Cup could be adding to player strain. Increased length of matches may also affect welfare Kevin de Bruyne, Man City. Has not played since August due to hamstring injury TYPE OF INJURY 196 Total injuries* Head / facial 4 Shoulder 6 Back 4 Groin / hip 16 Thigh 7 Hamstring 53 Knee 28 Not specified 40 Calf / Achilles 17 Ankle / Foot 21 TEAM INJURIES 2023-24* Man Utd 14 Newcastle Utd 14 Crystal Palace 13 Notts. Forest 13 Sheffield Utd 13 Chelsea 12 Brentford 11 Aston Villa 10 Brighton 10 Fulham 10 Arsenal 9 Burnley 9 Liverpool 9 Tottenham 9 Luton Town 8 Bournemouth 7 Everton 7 Man City 7 Wolves 6 West Ham Utd 5 *Injury data as of Nov 19 – suspensions/disciplinary issues excluded Source: Premier Injuries Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS