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30 April 2025 144 comments
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After a big gap between Premier League fixtures, Gameweek 34 will draw to a close on Thursday when Nottingham Forest entertain Brentford.

The managers of both clubs faced the media ahead of that fixture: Nuno Espirito Santo on Tuesday, Thomas Frank on Wednesday.

Those two head coaches brought us the latest team news from both camps.

NOTTINGHAM FOREST

More of the same from Nuno Espirito Santo, who continues to assess, assess and assess some more.

“There are a lot of players to assess. [The FA Cup semi-final] was a very demanding game, a lot of players finished with cramp. Assessing all of them.” – Nuno Espirito Santo

Nuno was pressed on Ola Aina (calf), who has been absent since Gameweek 30, but offered the usual response.

“The same, the same. We still have one more day. Assessing all the players, trying to make the right decisions.

“We have been missing him, especially because of the stability of the back four that we had, the routines. I don’t know how many times we had in a row the same players – that’s crucial, especially in defence. We will assess him and see how fast he can return to the team.” – Nuno Espirito Santo on Ola Aina

Neco Williams will be available on Thursday. He, along with Ryan Yates, were absent from the FA Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester City but only because of suspension.

BRENTFORD

Igor Thiago (knee) and Aaron Hickey (hamstring) are back in full training for the Bees but won’t be involved on Thursday.

Thomas Frank was hopeful that the two long-term absentees would feature again at some point this season.

“Hickey and Thiago are both training fully with the team now. They have done that for the last couple of trainings. Not ready for Nottingham, but that’s positive.

“Hopefully [they can feature this season]. Fingers crossed for that. When they are training fully with the team, they are definitely close. How close, we will see over the next one to two weeks.” – Thomas Frank

Josh Dasilva (knee) and Fabio Carvalho (shoulder) remain out, while Vitaly Janelt underwent surgery this week to correct a niggling heel issue.

Other than that, though, Frank said “everyone is available from the last game”.

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  1. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    11 months, 18 days ago

    Wood outscoring Cunha would be nice.

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  2. sirmorbach
    • 9 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    Do know of any doubles? I want to do Sarr-Mbeumo, but...

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    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      Probably worth doing anyway, Mbuemo is a far better pick.

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  3. Punk as Fuchs
    • 6 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    Currently on:

    Raya
    Gvardiol - Saliba - Munoz
    Salah - Rogers - Saka - Murphy
    Mateta - Isak - Marmoush

    Martinez - Sarr - AWB - Konsa

    2FT, 1.8ITB

    I'm 92 points clear in my main mini league, and my nearest rival has basically the same team except for Dias instead of Konsa, and Eze instead of Sarr. So, I'm just looking to maintain my lead as best I can rather than go for any wild punts.

    Current thinking:

    1) Roll FTs
    2) Saka > Mbeumo (seemingly the consensus move, although Saka could still come in handy, especially if Arsenal don't make it to the CL final)
    3) Sarr and Mateta > Mbuemo and Cunha/Wood (I currently have exact money for this, so may need to move soon ahead of any price rises)
    4) Sarr and Martinez > Mbuemo and Areola (not mad keen on using FTs on GKs, but West Ham have a couple of OK fixtures and getting rid of Martinez frees up a third Villa spot in case I want Watkins for the final couple of GWs)

    What do you think?

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    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      Saka > Mbeumo seems fine.

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      1. Punk as Fuchs
        • 6 Years
        11 months, 17 days ago

        Thanks, I think I'm over-thinking it!

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  4. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    If scout used the statsbomb money to get a representative in the press conference room, they would be able to challenge Nuno's "assessing, assessing" B.S.

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    1. theodosios
      • 8 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      ok

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      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        11 months, 17 days ago

        Exactly.

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    2. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      Twonk

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      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 9 Years
        11 months, 17 days ago

        Virg, I am of the opinion your time would be positively better used creating an FPL forum of your own rather than spending your time considering how to appraise/criticise/applaud other forums.

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  5. AlleRed
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    Raya (Martinez)
    Gvardiol, Munoz, Kiwi (AWB, Burn)
    Salah, Saka, Savinho, Rogers (Sarr)
    Watkins, Marmoush, Mateta

    Thoughts on the below?:

    A. Saka -> Mbeumo
    B. Saka, Savinho -> Mbeumo, Bowen (-4)
    C. Something else

    Haven't taken a hit this season but I think I'm leaning B. If City double in 36, I'd have the option to bring in KDB or Ruben. If there's a leak Savinho starts, maybe I transfer out Sarr, but Savinho just turned out to be a bad pick. TY

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    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      I quite like B. Hadn't considered a hit for Bowen but could work

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    2. Boz
      • 13 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      I like the logic of B. Savio won't start both in the double anyway. Not sure KDB will either but gives you the option

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  6. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    Is Savinho an easy sell this GW?

    With Wolves playing with WBs, we could see Pep using the FBs to provide the width.

    If Haaland is back, this may increase the chances in Pep changing the setup back to using wingers to provide the Haaland service.

    We may get a City team leak before the 35 and 36 deadline.

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    1. Boz
      • 13 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      No leak he starts then he's out for me

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    2. AlleRed
      • 8 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      He'll be tough for me to sell if we get a leak he starts but that said, he's not someone that seems to get points even when he starts. And if City do get a double, he's blocking a better third City option

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  7. LarkyTown
    • 14 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    Remember the days when making a transfer every werk snd chinging your captain every werk got you tiop 10k?

    I 'member

    Bah

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    1. LarkyTown
      • 14 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      Apologies for typos

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  8. waltzingmatildas
    • 15 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    Lose which one for Mbeumo?
    A) Saka
    B) Merino

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    1. AlleRed
      • 8 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      Maybe Merino just because of penalties, but I'm not sure much can be expected from either this GW. Maybe even both out for a hit?

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    2. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      B if it means you can hold Saka for 38

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  9. Ronnies
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    Raya
    Gvardiol VVD Milenkovic
    Salah Saka Eze Rogers
    Isak Marmoush Mateta

    Martinez Sarr Livra Dunk

    1 FT O.4m ITB

    These two transfers worth a hit?
    Saka / Eze to KDB / Mbeumo (-4)

    Cheers.

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    1. AlleRed
      • 8 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      I think just Saka to Mbeumo for me. I know it's Forest but Eze's been in good form - KDB's had one strong game

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  10. TAnderson
    • 1 Year
    11 months, 17 days ago

    Two Chelsea players will miss Stockholm trip: https://www.premierleagueinjuries.com/chelsea

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    1. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      Have they got Stockholm syndrome?

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  11. -GK22-
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    Saka, Savinho, Mateta

    To

    Mbuemo, Bowen, Watkins -4

    ?

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    1. AlleRed
      • 8 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      I like it

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  12. Bored Ape Jota Club
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    3FT.

    Will probably pull the trigger on Saka and Sarr, to Mbeumo and Bowen.

    Worth waiting until after the game tomorrow I guess?

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    1. AlleRed
      • 8 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      Makes sense

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  13. Evasivo
    • 15 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    Thoughts on Salah>KDB now league is done?

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    1. AlleRed
      • 8 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      No, Salah still hungry for records

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    2. Pep bites Kun
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      Not for me

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  14. The Big Fella
    • 9 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    I sold Mateta for Cunha last week and had exact money for Sarr to Mbeumo (on purpose) and then forgot to do the transfer and his 0.1 increase means I can't afford him. Should I:
    1) Saka to Mbeumo
    2) Sarr to Mbeumo and Mamoush/Isak to Wissa for -4
    3) Bowen to Mbeumo
    4) Go without Mbeumo

    Leaning towards 2 or 4 as I think Saka will start and I think Bowen will do well this week against Spurs at home.

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  15. AlleRed
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    For me it's 1, but if you think Saka starts then I get the reluctance. I haven't seen much evidence to suggest he'd start between PSG legs. Definitely wouldn't sell Bowen and Marmoush/Isak could both do well so I wouldn't hit them out. Backing against Mbeumo though has gone terribly all season though - I'd consider other ways to raise the 0.1 perhaps if you really want to keep Saka

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    1. The Big Fella
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      Thanks! You may be right. Saka to go. He hasn't done much for me since I got him in except that goal during his first cameo and I think Mbeumo will haul this week

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  16. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 9 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    Any chance Foden finally starts this week?

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    1. theplayer
      • 12 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      There's a chance but why put yourself through that every week

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  17. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    Haaland is BACK!

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cd6j9z1jeddo

    Did I beat Awesome Tony?

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    1. Fintroy
      • 5 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      Cant see him being bought by many, too expensive

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      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        11 months, 17 days ago

        Could be the differential people need for the run in.

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        1. Blueberg
          • 10 Years
          11 months, 17 days ago

          Could be a reason for people to look to move on Marmoush also.

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    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      have cash but no one to drop :/

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    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      The marmoush experiment is over

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      1. El Presidente
        • 6 Years
        11 months, 17 days ago

        And what a crappy one it has been...

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        1. Pep bites Kun
          • 9 Years
          11 months, 17 days ago

          It's been alright. He's ticked over.

          My money's on Wood, Isak; if I have to take out Marmoush, I'll go Watkins I reckon.

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    4. Leo14CFC
      • 1 Year
      11 months, 17 days ago

      He’ll do Nothing !!

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  18. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    Good evening all!!

    Kindly start on from each section here folks???

    A- Henderson(Forest at home)
    Or
    B- Sels(Palace away)

    And

    1- VVD(Chelsea away)
    Or
    2- Milenkovic(Palace away)

    Cheers everyone!!

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  19. El Presidente
    • 6 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    "More of the same from Nuno Espirito Santo, who continues to assess, assess and assess some more."

    Ah ah ah ah

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  20. TAnderson
    • 1 Year
    11 months, 17 days ago

    Erling Haaland has returned to full #ManCity first-team training https://www.premierleagueinjuries.com/4093-erling-haaland

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  21. Cold Palms
    • 1 Year
    11 months, 17 days ago

    You were beaten by a Virgin to this…

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    1. Cold Palms
      • 1 Year
      11 months, 17 days ago

      Reply fail to the above

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  22. Dennis System
    • 7 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    Saka and Marmoush to Rogers and Haaland??

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    1. Pep bites Kun
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      Bit early yet, but could work.

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  23. Quality Quality Qualit
    • 16 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    Brentford and West Ham with nothing to play for so why bring in Mbeumo and Bowen?

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    1. Punned It
      • 1 Year
      11 months, 17 days ago

      No one seems to have told them yet.

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    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      Fixtures against UEL semi-finalists plus Ipswich for both. Brentford never have anything to play for at this stage but iirc they usually finish strong anyway

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    3. Conners
      • 7 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      Diaz has nothing to play for either
      Palmer & Fernandes both out of form
      Rogers, Murphy, Sarr already highly owned
      Kluivert has nasty fixtures until final GW

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    4. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      Some teams have nothing to play for all season.

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    5. Quality Quality Qualit
      • 16 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      This forum is great, a mixture of good advice and humour, what more could you ask for?

      I pay for a subscription from time to time but only to support the site, I almost never use any of the member's tools (ooh err).

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    6. x.jim.x
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      Not many options if you ignore teams with nothing to play for

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  24. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    2FTs & 3.0ITB, which one?

    A) Mateta —> Marmoush/Watkins (who?)
    B) Palmer —> Mbuemo
    C) Roll FT

    Allison
    Cucu Murillo Burn
    Salah Palmer Murphy Eze
    Mateta Isak Wood

    Verbruggen Sarr Konate Estupinan

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    1. Pep bites Kun
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      A. Read above re: Haaland/Marmoush

      B I like. Not great immediate or remaining fixtures; not performing

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  25. Leo14CFC
    • 1 Year
    11 months, 17 days ago

    Kerkez or N Williams please ?

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  26. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    Who’s the best AM for the last few weeks?

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  27. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    Worth keeping KDB?

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    1. Brazooka
      • 13 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      Wait DGW news.

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      1. Klip Klopp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        11 months, 17 days ago

        Thanks

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    2. Fintroy
      • 5 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      one thing - 100% he will start in GW38!

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      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        11 months, 17 days ago

        Rumoured he’ll be subbed in the 17th minute…

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  28. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    Got to sit Bastoni or Kounde
    Bastoni gotta sit Bastoni

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  29. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    Saka->Bowen now and Savinho->Mbeumo in gw36?

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  30. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 months, 17 days ago

    Really would like a Haaland 30 min sub appearance in 35 and a double for City in 36.

    FH36 with Haaland (c) might be just the thing I need to catch up.

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    1. Pep bites Kun
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 17 days ago

      Is it too optimistic that he would play 2x90 following a 30min sub appearance?

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