Which Premier League clubs have been hit hardest by World Cup minutes?
Manchester City lead the Premier League with 5,027 minutes played by their squad in the World Cup, followed by Arsenal with 4,285.
Top Clubs by Minutes
Manchester City's players have accumulated the most World Cup minutes among Premier League clubs, totaling 5,027, according to BBC Sport. Rodri alone has played 537 minutes, centre-back Marc Guehi 483, and defender Nico O'Reilly 454. Elliot Anderson, who is moving from Nottingham Forest to City, added 533 minutes for England.
Arsenal are second with 4,285 minutes. William Saliba played 450 for France, Declan Rice 386 for England, Noni Madueke 288, Bukayo Saka 267, Mikel Merino 136, and Eberechi Eze 130.
Other Clubs and Goalkeepers
Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Manchester United all have above 2,500 minutes. Brentford are among the least represented, with just over 600 minutes.
Emiliano Martinez (600) and Jordan Pickford (570) lead all Premier League players in minutes, though goalkeepers face different physical demands from outfield players.
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