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We’ve got all the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) injury updates, team news and key manager quotes from seven more Premier League press conferences that were held today.

Scott Parker was also due to face the media but after his dismissal on Tuesday morning, it’s unclear whether anyone from Bournemouth will be taking questions from journalists.

We heard from nine top-flight bosses on Monday, five of them ‘live’ and four of them via some embargoed quotes held back from Saturday.

READ MORE: The key updates from Monday’s pre-match pressers

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Bruno Lage won’t be staging a live press conference for Gameweek 5, while Manchester United’s Erik ten Hag will only do so after the FPL deadline has passed.

We did get an update from Mikel Arteta, however, in quotes released from an embargoed section of his post-match presser on Saturday.

KEY UPDATES

PRESS CONFERENCE TIMES:


MANCHESTER CITY

The million-dollar question on many FPL managers’ lips was posed to Pep Guardiola in his pre-match press conference – and the answer was a predictable one:

“Tomorrow you will see.” – Pep Guardiola on whether Erling Haaland would start against Nottingham Forest

Guardiola didn’t provide us with much in the way of injury news but did reveal that Ilkay Gundogan‘s benching against Crystal Palace was partly attributed to a leg injury.

LIVERPOOL

Darwin Nunez (suspended), Thiago Alcantara (hamstring), Diogo Jota (thigh), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (hamstring), Caoimhin Kelleher (muscle), Ibrahima Konate (muscle) and Naby Keita (muscle) remain out but several names are nearing a return for Liverpool.

Curtis Jones (muscle), Joel Matip (muscle) and Calvin Ramsay (muscle) have all been back in training full this week, meanwhile.

“I think Diogo can train from Thursday on, Thiago I think slightly later. Calvin Ramsay is getting closer, Kelleher I saw walking outside for normal goalkeeper training. There’s light at the end of the tunnel.” – Jurgen Klopp

NEWCASTLE UNITED

Already without Callum Wilson (hamstring), Emil Krafth (knee) and Jonjo Shelvey (hamstring), Newcastle have been hit by more injury blows heading into Wednesday’s match at Anfield.

Bruno Guimaraes (hamstring) and Allan Saint-Maximin (hamstring) are significant doubts, although Kieran Trippier should at least be fine.

“He’s doing well. I don’t know about this game coming up, but hopefully not long after if he doesn’t make this game. He’s very positive, in good spirits, desperate to get back and be involved. He’s a big player for us and we need to get him back as quickly as possible. Just a slight hamstring.” – Eddie Howe on Bruno Guimaraes

The club are also facing a race against time to register Alexander Isak in time to play, although at least have up to 75 minutes before kick-off to do so.

“I don’t know, I still don’t know. I hope so, I desperately hope so. It’d be great to see him involved for us but we’re in the hands still of other people. So desperately hoping that gets done before the game but there’s no guarantee. It could go down to the wire.” – Eddie Howe

ARSENAL

Reiss Nelson (muscle) and Thomas Partey (thigh) appear to have been joined on the sidelines by Mohamed Elneny (hamstring), with media reports on Tuesday suggesting the Egyptian faces a spell out injured.

Mikel Arteta said he “didn’t think” that Oleksandr Zinchenko (knee) would be back for the visit of Aston Villa – but these were comments made on Saturday and local media seem more upbeat on his chances.

“I don’t think so. We still have to make another scan, especially on Thomas, to see the length but I don’t think they will be available. It is a similar area [to the one that kept Partey out last season], but hopefully not as bad.” – Mikel Arteta when asked if Oleksandr Zinchenko and Thomas Partey could be back for Villa

ASTON VILLA

Diego Carlos (Achilles) is the only definite absentee for Aston Villa’s clash with Arsenal but Steven Gerrard gave updates on Tyrone Mings (illness), Cameron Archer (hip) and Philippe Coutinho (fatigue) in his pre-match presser.

“Cameron Archer’s a doubt. He’s got a little bit of a hip issue. He came out of training yesterday and felt a little bit of discomfort. I don’t think it’s a big issue, I think it’s days. We’ll check on him today.

“Tyrone did a partial session yesterday after his high temperature and not feeling too good. We’re hoping he’ll do a full session today and will be available for us.

“Phil’s issue at the weekend was down to fatigue and cramp. He should be available, and we’ve still got a full session to go before so hopefully, we get through that.” – Steven Gerrard

NOTTINGHAM FOREST

Orel Mangala (hamstring), Moussa Niakhate (hamstring) and Omar Richards (leg) are out of Wednesday night’s trip to face Manchester City.

“It’s not serious, it is a hamstring injury. It’s still a bit inconclusive of when he will come back, but it is more days and weeks, rather than any longer than that.

“We have to be a little bit careful, with it being a hamstring, but I saw him out on the grass running yesterday – with the physios, not with us. That is a step forward in his recovery.” – Steve Cooper

WEST HAM UNITED

David Moyes didn’t report any fresh fitness worries in his pre-match presser, saying only that the Sunday-Wednesday turnaround would “test the squad”.

New signing Lucas Paqueta seems unlikely to feature.

“He’s not trained with us yet, we’ve only got the paperwork done last night and we’re waiting on him arriving as he’s had to get his visa etcetera today. But look, he’s signed and that’s the important thing. He will be a big player for us.” – David Moyes on Lucas Paqueta

LEICESTER CITY

James Maddison is being assessed after a “twinge” in training last week forced him to sit out Gameweek 4 but Brendan Rodgers says he’s “hopeful” that the midfielder will be involved against Manchester United on Thursday.

The Foxes have no other fresh concerns.

“We’ve had most of the guys training and available as was for the weekend. [On] James Maddison, we’re hopeful, but we’ll see how he is tomorrow.” – Brendan Rodgers



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  1. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    if you were going to bench KDB, would you do it at Forest or Villa?

    Or play him through to the international break?

    https://twitter.com/QuiksilvaFPL/status/1564611082605699107?t=r1vYlDx7nLAuQHhdnAFQ7Q&s=19

    1. TheTinman
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I don't think rotation will be as bad as people think.

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I wonder if it could be tomorrow actually, if only to prevent resting Haaland & KDB at the same time...?

      Think I might have to delay my Salah - KDB move anyway as my defence is screwed if James & Zinchenko are out

  2. Percy07
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    I don't know why everyone keeps asking for feedback on their transfers here, even though hardly anyone replys on them at all.

    1. Sad Pablo Arsecobar
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      people have been replying diligently until the last few hours.

      Always the case before a deadline.

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Well, there’s always hope

  3. abaalan
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    A) James -> Cucu
    B) James + Lavia -> Estupinian + Gross
    C) Ramsdale + James -> Sanchez + Saliba

    All for free

    1. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. TheTinman
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      C

    4. abaalan
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Haha best replies 😀

    5. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      a

  4. TheTinman
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Rank check?

    I'm on 5m...

    How worried should I be 😆

    Captain this week:
    A) KDB
    B) Haaland

    1. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I’m 3.5.

      I’m going Haaland.

    2. Sad Pablo Arsecobar
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Best bet is stick with the crowd and your rank should rise slowly enough. Haaland the common pick

      1. TheTinman
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Suppose I shouldn't chase the quick fix...

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      B

  5. Dynamic Duos
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    A or B?

    A) Andreas and Gundog
    B) Martinelli and Gross

    Rp

    1. Johan Cryuff
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Id say B but I have never been a fan of having to play newly promoted players.
      But than how much has it cost me going Cwillson than Tooney over Mitro. I really dont want to know.

  6. Rainer
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone have all/three of Robertson, James, Zinchenko, Walker?

    1. Totalfootball
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      What happened to robbo?

    2. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Why do you specifically mention this three in combination with James? All doubts/rotation risks?

    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      James here but I will keep him for GW6.

      My jammy Dasilva will hopefully get me a goal.

    4. TheTinman
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Surely Robbo one of the least likely players to be rotated due to only playing 60mins each week

    5. The Mentaculus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yep James, Zinchenko, Walker

  7. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    City midfield opinions? Gundo, Bilva or Foden? Cheers

    1. Sad Pablo Arsecobar
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Gundo

    2. Johan Cryuff
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Gundo

  8. THEKID_88
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Best James replacement for a hokey-cokey? 2ft

    I have Robbo, TAA, Cancelo, Walker with Ramsdale in goal.

    Perisic (gamble)

    Dunk

    1. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Peresic if a hokey-cokey. Higher upside for a one week punt

  9. DavvaMC
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    James to:

    A. Gabriel
    B. Dunk

    Would be for another -4

    1. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      If you have a bench, don’t bother with the hit. James might only be out a week for all we know.

  10. Zimo
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Why are people selling James? Do u not have anyone on the bench who can replace him for 1 match?

    1. Sad Pablo Arsecobar
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Neco and trip

    2. Pukki Party
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I have Neco on bench and Trippier in my 11 so not looking great

    3. Johan Cryuff
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Just madness

    4. Fabreghastly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Lots of rotation worries for Template players, James is definitely out

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Did Chelsea say that?

      2. Zimo
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yes it's one game. Calm down.

  11. ratski
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Really busy at work. Could anyone kindly give me update on James and Trippier
    Thx

    1. Pukki Party
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      James out this game as a precaution

  12. Pukki Party
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on this WC?

    Sanchez
    TAA Robbo James Cucurella
    KdB Kulu Martinelli Diaz Andreas
    Haaland

    Ward Alvarez Neco 4.5

    1. Johan Cryuff
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No Ars def ?

      1. Pukki Party
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Nah

  13. tibollom
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    whats wrong with James? i did robbo and mount to james and diaz FFS.. do I need to take a hit to make sure I get 11 players in?

    Sanchez
    taa cancelo james gabriel
    salah diaz andreas marti
    jesus haaland

    ward bailey neco archer

    1. Fabreghastly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No

  14. Dags
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Need a few more opinions-
    Good Evening, Need help and the reason for the transfer
    With James injured,
    Dasilva -> Gundo -4
    Dasilva-> Gross -4
    Need the player for atleast until international break
    Unable to get Diaz without a -8

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Hi Dags! I would go for Gundogan. Brought him in myself last GW

      1. Dags
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Hey Menta ! 🙂 Long time ! Yeah I'm so unsure right now but if I am to take a hit might as well go for someone who can haul. Gundo vs NFO is so tempting. But I hate Pep rotation for such circumstances lol. How have you been ?

        1. The Mentaculus
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Not bad. Had a good last 2 GW, jumped 1m rank in each (not that it matters too much at this stage). Bit of a crisis in my defence today though - fearing Neco coming in if James & Zinchenko are out. May have to take my 1st hit also

          1. Dags
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Nice 🙂 Yeah I sorted out my def and used 2 transfers. Now with James injured, Trip with tough fixture, and Saliba rotation risk needed to get a good 12th man besides Andreas. In the next 30 mins need to get in either of Gross or Gundo. Luckily I had 3.1 ITB to only cost me -4. I wouldn't do anything for -8

            1. The Mentaculus
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Good luck this week, think we might need it!

              1. Dags
                • 4 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Goodluck lol. I still am not sure on what to do. I ditched Ramsdale for Saliba this week

  15. Rog.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Anything concrete on Zinchenko?

    Weighing up doing him to cuc? If not Andreas to come in.

    Only 1 FT

    1. Johan Cryuff
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I’d bank FT

    2. HashAttack
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Sold him for Stones ... Zinchenko price likely to drop again and Man U next

    3. Rog.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks both

  16. Totalfootball
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Any news on Martinelli?

    1. Johan Cryuff
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Nothing alarming

  17. Henning
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Anything worth a hit?
    have 0.8 m in bank

    Ramsdale
    Trent Dunk James
    Salah Diaz Martinelli Gross Rodrigo
    Haaland Jesus

    Ward Trippier Williams Archer

    1. AD105
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Nah, G2G as long as you’re happy benching James for a game

  18. Salalalalah
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    RMWCT

    Sanchez
    TAA Walker Saliba
    Salah Foden Martinelli Rodrigo
    Haaland Jesus Toney

    Ward Andreas Cucu Williams

    gtg or make any change?

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No Very Good

  19. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    A: Jensen to Rodrigo
    B: Archer to Mitrovic

    1. Johan Cryuff
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Gizzachance
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      B

  20. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    James Neto on free transfers to

    A Cucurella Groß
    B Dunk Rodrigo

    1. Gizzachance
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Johan Cryuff
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

  21. AD105
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Best defender to bring in at 5.6 or below?

    Have Tripps and Cucu already

  22. Khark
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Kyle Walker or John Stones ? Sergio Gomez worries me.

  23. Rbyrne95
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Keep my back 4 as it is or stick to 3 and play Rashford?

    TAA, Cucu, Saliba, Walker

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Keep. Can't see Rash doing much.

    2. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Why would you bench Rashford? Surely you have other players you can bench

      1. Rbyrne95
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        This is the issue.

        TAA, Walker, Cucu, Saliba
        Salah, Martinelli, Foden, Rodrigo
        Haaland, Jesus

  24. BC1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Super 6 predictions.

    Southampton 0 - 2 Chelsea
    Leeds 1 - 0 Everton
    Man City 4 - 0 Forest
    Arsenal 3 - 1 Villa
    West Ham 0 - 2 Spurs
    Liverpool 3 - 0 Newcastle

    What do ye reckon?

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Liverpool won't beat Newcastle 3-0. 1-1 / 2-1 . . . West Ham will beat Spurs 2-1 ; other than that . . .

  25. AC Yew
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Do we think Gundo will start?

    1. Sad Pablo Arsecobar
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah

    2. Johan Cryuff
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

  26. HashAttack
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Play a) Toney or b) Gross .... (have Guaita in goal)

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Toney for me.

      1. HashAttack
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks - I never like to have Fwd vs GK ... but on the other hand Toney scoring and being benched would be double hurt

    2. Sad Pablo Arsecobar
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Can you not find a way to get both in?

      1. HashAttack
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        They're both subs but assuming James won't play, hoping someone else doesn't play so I get the other one on as well

    3. Johan Cryuff
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      B

  27. Gizzachance
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts
    A James to cucu to cover Chel defence
    B city def, Dias? Have cancelo

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Think Cancelo is more than enough for a defense shipping goals

      1. Gizzachance
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        True, bu

      2. Gizzachance
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        True but v forest?
        Have trippier first on bench

    2. Johan Cryuff
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

      1. Gizzachance
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers

  28. Tshelby
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Gabriel or Saliba?

    1. Johan Cryuff
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Sali

  29. SLBenfica
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Hi Guys!

    How to ca between:

    a) Robbo

    b) Sterling

    c) Rodrigo

    I think Sterling, and you guys?

  30. Make FPL Casual Again
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts?
    Option 1
    Bench James,
    Gross in for daSilva. 343,
    would allow me to bench Saliba vs manu next week

    Option 2
    James to Cancello (no city defence),
    - city Cs this week, potential haul for Cancello and his high ownership
    - less funds for forward positions
    - will probably want James back . 433

    1. Johan Cryuff
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      1

      1. Make FPL Casual Again
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers..reason ?