How the World Cup has affected your Premier League team

How the World Cup has affected your Premier League teamImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Bukayo Saka, Alexis Mac Allister and Kobbie Mainoo will return to Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United after very different World Cup experiencesByEmma SmithBBC Sport journalistPublished2 minutes agoOnce the World Cup is lifted by either Argentina or Spain in New Jersey on Sunday night, attention will quickly shift to the new domestic season.The Premier League was well represented in North America, with all 20 of the top-flight teams for 2026-27 having at least one player involved.From injuries to transfers, here is how the World Cup has impacted your Premier League team.When the World Cup finishes, the football continues on BBC SportPublished11 JulyArsenalImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, William Saliba went off during the first half of France's semi-final defeat by SpainByAlex HowellFootball reporterArsenal may be the Premier League team affected most by the World Cup.The Gunners face an anxious wait over the fitness of William Saliba, who had been managing a back issue before his tournament was ended by the same problem.The centre-back has not yet been assessed by the club's medical team, but were he to be sidelined it would be a big loss - especially as his defensive partnership with Gabriel is so crucial to how the team play.The other two question marks will be over the fitness of Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, who helped England finish third while managing their own fitness issues.It does not seem they will need a longer lay-off once the tournament is over, but they will be monitored closely by Arsenal before the new season.Gabriel Martinelli is one player the Gunners could be open to selling this summer, who showed flashes of his quality playing for Brazil.Carlo Ancelotti played the winger in a central role during the tournament, and that may be an extra attraction for potential buyers.Aston VillaImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Amadou On...