Which Premier League clubs have been hit hardest by World Cup?

The World Cup has left a significant mark on Premier League squads, with some clubs carrying a far heavier burden than others as the tournament concludes just 33 days before the new season. Manchester City top the workload chart with 5,027 World Cup minutes played by their squad, followed closely by Arsenal with 4,285 minutes. Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Manchester United also feature high on the list, while Brentford is among the teams with the least representation at just over 600 minutes. The injury list has grown throughout the tournament, with Aston Villa's Amadou Onana suffering the most serious setback by rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament. Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte also had his tournament ended early due to a knee problem. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca have previously warned that the packed football schedule is not sustainable, with concerns about player welfare and the number of matches some players could face this season.