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The busy holiday period is upon us, and we could see significant lineup rotation as Premier League sides will play midweek and again this weekend.

After playing nearly the entire match against FC Midtjylland in the Champions League on Wednesday, Diogo Jota could move to the bench for this weekend's match against Fulham in favor of Roberto Firmino.

Liverpool are dealing with a plethora of injuries, but the attacking group is fairly fit, which should mean Mohamed Salah keeps his spot in the starting XI against Wolverhampton.

Diogo Jota was rested for Wednesday's Champions League match against Atalanta, but he could slot back into the lineup for Saturday's match against Brighton.

With a number of players returning from international duty, as well as others missing out due to positive COVID-19 tests, there could be plenty of lineup adjustments in Gameweek 9 of the Premier League.

Gabriel Jesus returned from injury this week, scoring off the bench against Olympiacos, and he has a chance to start Sunday's big match against Liverpool.

Mohamed Salah scored off the bench in Liverpool's Champions League match on Tuesday, and he's expected back in the starting XI this weekend against West Ham at Anfield

Ferran Torres scored off the bench in Manchester City's win over FC Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday, and it may be enough to get him a start Saturday against West Ham.

Sadio Mane is back in training, and he is expected to reclaim his starting spot up front with Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah for the Merseyside derby.