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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. Haa-lala-land
    • 5 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    Does Salah have history of reduced g+a output in the last month or two of any season. Like he burns himself out before the finish line. It feels like he does but I can't recall.

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    1. Pep bites Kun
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      All EPL players do at varying portions of the season; it's a long season, but there are spurts in varying degrees. Very difficult to predict when form will occur, or end.

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    2. Runnerboy31
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      I think it’s more he has a history of starting absolutely blistering, he doesn’t normally burn out as such but some seasons have ended in an interrupted way where either he’s been away with AFCON, last season he was coming back from injury or finally gets rotated because we had CLsemis or a final to plan for.

      Given the records he’s going for I think we can guarantee he’ll get plenty of minutes and chances, can see the team playing for him essentially.

      Only risk is he gets over zealous and wasteful but I can absolutely see at least one big haul left.

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  2. fantasyfog
    • 10 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    Um why aren't we at nou camp? Have I missed something?

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    1. BUZZBOMB ♡
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      Yes you have. For quite some time.

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    2. Marvin.
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      Haunted. Exorcism in process.

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      1. BUZZBOMB ♡
        • 11 Years
        11 months, 19 days ago

        The ghost of Stevie Archibald

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  3. fantasist
    • 15 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    Daamn fast goal in just 30 secs for Inter

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    1. x.jim.x
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      Outrageous finish

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    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      that was such a naughty goal. beautiful

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  4. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    Assuming no DGW, which AM do you prefer ?

    A Frank MUN ips FUL
    B Moyes IPS ful SOU
    C Pep WOL sou BOU - 4 (have 3 city already)

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    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      frank

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    2. fantasist
      • 15 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      B is a good shout, strong potential for 2 wins and table bonus from Fulham game

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  5. Nightcrawler
    • 6 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    Inter Vs psg would the ultimate clash of styles

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  6. BUZZBOMB ♡
    • 11 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    Which 3 city? I like A tbh.

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    1. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      Presume the reply is for me? Gvardiol, Marmoush, KdB currently, but tempted to get Haaland the following GW

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      1. BUZZBOMB ♡
        • 11 Years
        11 months, 19 days ago

        Yes sorry. Id want to keep KDB for GW37, last game at the Etihad. Marmouch would be the obvious replacement for Haaland.

        Im still tempted to AM Frank if I were you.

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        1. BUZZBOMB ♡
          • 11 Years
          11 months, 19 days ago

          Although, you just dont know when Haaland will be back and with what form. Do nothing Citywise for now and go A on AM would be my call.

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          1. Buck The Trent
            • 14 Years
            11 months, 19 days ago

            Cheers

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    2. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      O'Reilly is tempting me

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  7. F4L
    • 11 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    do you think Haaland returning hinders or helps Marmoush? feel like might mean less gametime and he'll have less shots as well

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    1. BUZZBOMB ♡
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      Pep played them both more than not from memory but inevitable there will be an adverse impact.

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      1. Nightcrawler
        • 6 Years
        11 months, 19 days ago

        Tbh Marmoush best games were with Haaland

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      2. Runnerboy31
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        11 months, 19 days ago

        It’s not obvious it’s adverse the hat trick came with Haaland on the pitch. If either he’ll benefit from being the second runner etc

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    2. Nightcrawler
      • 6 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      He's been rubbish without Haaland so it can only be better

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      1. Silecro
        • 8 Years
        11 months, 19 days ago

        It actually makes Haaland a non-option. Not worth it to upgrade Marmoush to Haaland, and surely no one serious will have them both

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  8. The-Red-1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    Which of these would you keep if there are no doubles?

    Sarr
    Rogers

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    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      rogers

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  9. F4L
    • 11 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    second for Inter

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    1. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      Crazy high quality on both

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  10. F4L
    • 11 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    what a match

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  11. fantasyfog
    • 10 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    Scenes

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  12. fantasist
    • 15 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    This game only does spectacular goals

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  13. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    Thats absolutely sick from Yamal!

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    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      imagine if that second went in 😯

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  14. fantasyfog
    • 10 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    OMG

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  15. HollywoodXI
    • 11 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    14 points behind in ML and BB chip active. Already transferred Savinho to Rogers (couldn’t quite afford Mbeumo or Bowen for free). Anything worth changing here for a hit? Captaincy right?

    Raya
    Saliba Gvardiol Munoz
    Salah(c) Saka Rogers Sarr
    Marmoush Mateta Watkins

    Pickford O’Brien Murphy Trippier

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    1. HollywoodXI
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      Anyone help?

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    2. Silecro
      • 8 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      I would play Murphy over Sarr. Bha is worse than nfo and newcastle attack is better than palace

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      1. HollywoodXI
        • 11 Years
        11 months, 19 days ago

        I’m on bench boost

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  16. fantasyfog
    • 10 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    Give the trophy to Yamal, best player in the world right now. 17

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    1. NZREDS
      • 12 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      Unreal!

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    2. BUZZBOMB ♡
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      Nice goal but no Archie Gemmell.

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  17. fantasyfog
    • 10 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    If you're not watching Barca v inter I feel for you

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    1. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      Quite possibly, so far, the best match of football I’ve ever seen

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    2. BUZZBOMB ♡
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      Well its better than last night's snorefest, I'll say that.

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  18. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    what an absolute amazing first half of football. out of this world!

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    1. BUZZBOMB ♡
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      Magic eh?

      Im gutted Ive got a 25 minute kiddy pick up at 9.15. Grrrr.

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      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        11 months, 19 days ago

        pause the game 🙂

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  19. F4L
    • 11 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    inter not lying down

    arsenal would destroy barca just because of set pieces lol

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    1. GeordieZebras
      • 4 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      It’s not something Barca need to worry about.

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  20. F4L
    • 11 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    nooo thats gonna go down as an OG

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  21. fantasyfog
    • 10 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    Yamal you musk be joking, sooo good

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  22. The Mandalorian
    • 13 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    Barcelona's new ground is impressive. Apparently, they race greyhounds there on the weekend.

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  23. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    Bench boost this? Don't see any better line up moving forward:

    Raya Areola
    Gvardiol Munoz Livramento Konsa Kerkez
    Salah Mbeuomo Bowen Sarr Rogers
    Isak Mateta Marmoush

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    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      Looks good to go. Good luck

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      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        11 months, 19 days ago

        Ta

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    2. BIGREDDOG
      • 8 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      Beautiful

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  24. Viper
    • 16 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    How does this bench boost look?

    Raya (Areola)

    Gvardiol Munoz Trippier (Mykolenko Konsa)

    Mbeumo Savinho Salah Rogers (Murphy)

    Mateta Isak Marmoush

    If we get word that Savinho doesn't start, I'll sell for Bowen (-4)

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    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      I sold Sav for Bowen for free, I would probably do it

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  25. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    Start 2:

    A) Saliba BOU
    B) Kiwior BOU
    C) Munoz NFO
    D) Konsa FUL

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    1. KeanosMagic
      • 4 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      A and C for me I think.

      Unless the stats say Kiwior has better xgi than Saliba over a sustained period

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  26. KeanosMagic
    • 4 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    Play Alison ( Vs Chelsea) or Sels (Vs palace) in 35?

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  27. Tmel
    • 15 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    How would you rank these differentials this GW?

    1) Kudus (TOT)
    2) Sarr (NFO)
    3) Eze (NFO)
    4) McAtee (WOL)

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  28. Skout
    • 6 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    Which Mid out for Mbeumo?

    Raya
    Gvardiol Munoz Kiwior
    Salah Saka Rogers Sarr
    Isak Marmoush Mateta

    Areola Savinho Konsa Bradley 1FT, 2.5itb

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    1. Bobbyg1
      • 14 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      Saka

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  29. marpy016
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    Want to bring in Mbuemo in with my FT but not sure who goes:

    A) Saka
    B) Asensio (have Rogers)
    C) Sarr (have Mateta)

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    1. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      11 months, 19 days ago

      Any of the three could go...depends if you need cash or not I'd say.

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  30. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    11 months, 19 days ago

    Better option this gw?

    A. Saka > mbeumo
    B. Mateta > wissa
    C. Both for a hit

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