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Forest v Brentford team news: Aina fit, Bees unchanged

1 May 2025 379 comments
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After what seemed like a very long wait, Gameweek 34 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) finally comes to a conclusion tonight at the City Ground.

Nottingham Forest v Brentford gets underway at 19:30 BST.

The team news is straightforward for the visitors, who are unchanged following their 4-2 win over Brighton and Hove Albion.

Forest meanwhile are given a huge boost by the return to fitness of Ola Aina, who hadn’t featured since Gameweek 30.

The first-choice back-four reunion is complete with a recall for Neco Williams, who was banned for the FA Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.

Ryan Yates is also back from a ban, while Anthony Elanga returns to the starting XI after substitute duty at Wembley.

Out go Zach Abbott, Harry Toffolo, Nicolas Dominguez and Danilo.

LINE-UPS

Nottingham Forest XI: Sels, Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Toffolo, Gibbs-White, Yates, Anderson, Elanga, Hudson-Odoi, Wood.

Subs: Miguel, Morato, Sangare, Awoniyi, Toffolo, Dominguez, Silva, Sosa, Abbott.

Brentford XI: Flekken, Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter, Norgaard, Yarmolyuk, Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade, Wissa.

Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Mee, Ajer, Konak, Maghoma, Nunes.

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  1. Sir Michael Taker
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Probably doesnt help Forest's cause that Neco Williams is in Bilbao despite being named in the Forest lineup. Dad joke sorry

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    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      lol, good one Dad

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

    With United winning so comfortably, will they need to rest players on Sunday?!

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    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Still will, not much recovery time between the games

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      1. Sir Michael Taker
        • 11 Years
        10 months, 8 days ago

        I think its more that they can field a B team at Old Trafford next Thursday and wont lose this now. Still might be some rotation vs Brentford although i note Amad is back on the bench now so the squad overall is getting in better health

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    2. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Probably give some youngsters a chance anyway, not much to play for in the league. Still not convinced by Mbeumo though, but can’t afford not to have him either if he was to haul!

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    3. Manani
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      with the way man united play this season, losing 3 goals at home is not far fetched. they still need their strongest team

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  3. DARE TO BISCAN
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Who would you start from each:

    1) Raya
    2) Martinez

    a) Kiwior
    b) Konsa

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    1. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      1 & A

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  4. TheBiffas
    • 5 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Mbeumo kills my rank week after week and the one time I own him he blanks, typical

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    1. have you seen cyan
      • 6 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      See this is where you need some reverse psychology in FPL. You got him in on FH right, so you won't have him next week. But that's when he will haul. So bring him in 😉

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      1. TheBiffas
        • 5 Years
        10 months, 8 days ago

        I still plan on bringing him in next week, but so does everyone else so it don't matter as much 🙁

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        1. have you seen cyan
          • 6 Years
          10 months, 8 days ago

          Yea, that's sad when that happens. He will have a very high eo too.

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    2. Bada Bing
      • 9 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Mbeumo is such a troll, massive fail today.

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  5. JBG
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    3 players in this match... and yet all of them have managed to not only not return but also lose 1pt each. Love this game.

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  6. Eightball
    • 5 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Thoughts on AM. I'm thinking Frank in 35-37 or Pep 36-38. Can't really go pep this week as I have 3 city and other transfers I need to make. Glasner also a possibility but that feels like it could backfire.

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    1. Blueberg
      • 10 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Is Moyes a good option 34-37? 2 home games against relagted sides and an away match at Fulham with table bonus?

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      1. Blueberg
        • 10 Years
        10 months, 8 days ago

        35-37

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    2. swanseag55
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      I think I’m doing Pep 36-38 , such a shame no doubles. I had it down weeks ago for Pep or Periera as chance of bonus points but Wolves have won so many games recently that their games are not bonus points anymore lol

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  7. have you seen cyan
    • 6 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Its an interesting stage of the season. I don't think its clear at all who are good picks, and its a bit of a lottery. Like does anyone know what the best template looks like?

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    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Autopick, Autopick
      Autopick, Autopick, Autopick, Autopick, Gvardiol
      Autopick, Autopick, Autopick, Autopick, Bowen
      Watkins, Wissa, Cunha

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      1. have you seen cyan
        • 6 Years
        10 months, 8 days ago

        I do like that Watkins shout. But its hard to sell Isak.

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      2. g40steve
        • 7 Years
        10 months, 8 days ago

        Flol

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    2. Sir Michael Taker
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Its glorious isnt it.

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      1. have you seen cyan
        • 6 Years
        10 months, 8 days ago

        Interesting for sure. These decisions now will dictate our seasons.

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        1. Sir Michael Taker
          • 11 Years
          10 months, 8 days ago

          I quite like it when its not all obvious, hopefully we get some variety in the next 4 games. I mean obviously the games mostly random but as you said its not even obvious who is a good pick on paper never mind for real.

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          1. Mr. O'Connell
            • 13 Years
            10 months, 8 days ago

            Trying to pick a triple captain is the real lottery!

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          2. have you seen cyan
            • 6 Years
            10 months, 8 days ago

            I like it too. I normally do what I think anyway. But honestly, I am stumped this week. I am not sure who to even field. Palmer is on my bench lol. Deservedly so. But I'm playing Cucu.

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    3. DARE TO BISCAN
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Something like:

      Isak, Marm/Watkins, Wissa
      Rogers, Salah, Mbeumo, Bowen, Murphy
      Gvardiol, Ars, Trent, Villa, Forest
      Sels, Raya

      Off top of me 'ead. Not super inspiring

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      1. have you seen cyan
        • 6 Years
        10 months, 8 days ago

        Ah yea. TAA should probably be in it.

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  8. F4L
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    which duo looks better for this GW (and beyond)?

    A - Wissa and Palmer
    B - Watkins and Diaz

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  9. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Wood over Cunha only a 13 point swing. Not too bad in the grand scheme of things.

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    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Yeah, Pope + Semedo + JSL over Sa + Trippier + Cunha only cost me 24 points.

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      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 13 Years
        10 months, 8 days ago

        Levels to this game.

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  10. sirmorbach
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Need to free up 0.2 to do Sarr-Mbeumo.

    A. Muñoz to RAN
    B. Mateta to Wissa
    C. Saka to Bowen

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    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      c

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    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      C

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    3. DARE TO BISCAN
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      C

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    4. Effe
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      C

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  11. Gandalf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Which transfer to prioritise? Bench boosting in GW36.

    A. Sarr > Mbeumo

    B. Mateta > Wissa

    C. Both for -4

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    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      c

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    2. Manani
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      C

      do you have arsenal players? do you plan to BB them? or transfer them out next week for BB

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  12. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    6 points from 4 players. Glorious end to another poor week.

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  13. Gazwaz80
    • 6 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Can’t believe it was Vivian sent off for Athletic C.
    Vivian, you complete and utter ba#%ard
    Not sure how many will get this 😀

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    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Neil Neil orange peel.

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      1. Gazwaz80
        • 6 Years
        10 months, 8 days ago

        Haha, forgot about that one 😀

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  14. Manani
    • 14 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    BB these lot?

    Sels Milenkovic Sarr Mateta

    those 4 play agaisnt each other so not 100% sure about it

    alternative will be BB36, with 3 palace against spurs + Raya & Saliba, so not much better either

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  15. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Thank you Forest, very cool.

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  16. F4L
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Palmer assist

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  17. sirmorbach
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Play Murphy (bha) or Mateta (NFO)?

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  18. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Would you keep Ait Nouri on a BB or sell for -4 to basically anyone

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    1. have you seen cyan
      • 6 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Keep ofc, he has the best fixtures doesn't he? Why would you sell?

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      1. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 months, 8 days ago

        MCI away?

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    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      keep

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    3. Effe
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Definitely keep

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  19. FPL Sanky
    • 2 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Mbeumo still the best Saka replacement?

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    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Him or Bowen.

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    2. DARE TO BISCAN
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Him or Bowen seem the standouts

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  20. AzzaroMax99
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Saka vs BOU, keep him or sell for KDB?

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  21. Evasivo
    • 15 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Saka Sarr Mateta to Mbuemo Bowen Wood for free here

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    1. Evasivo
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Or maybe Wissa over Wood??

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  22. DavvaMC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Who would you start from below?

    A. Martinez
    B. Raya

    Thanks

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    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      martinez. muniz is a big loss atm for fulham

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  23. Riverside Red
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Fantastic results for the English teams this evening. Could be a clean sweep if Arsenal can turn around their tie.

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  24. Wenger's Puffer Jacket
    • 15 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Best defender for this week

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    1. Wenger's Puffer Jacket
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Sorry, comment box cut me off.

      Got 5.2m to spend. Already have double Forrest, Gvardiol, Munoz.

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      1. DARE TO BISCAN
        • 7 Years
        10 months, 8 days ago

        Life's like a box of chocolates: Collins

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  25. keefy59
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    If it ends up being a Spurs v Man Utd final .
    I've got some bad news for the winners .
    They wont be able to sack their manager .

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    1. have you seen cyan
      • 6 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      It would be an interesting game.

      Spurs have the better attack, but Man U have the better defence. Man U defence isn't particularly great though so I think Spurs come out on top there. Man U however have a history of winning trophies. But then again, Ange normally wins a trophy in his second season.

      It would be a wild game. Hope it happens.

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    2. KeanosMagic
      • 4 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Neither team will be confident of beating the other. It'll be settled on a mistake

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    3. snow pea in repose
      • 5 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Either way, I think Amorim stays and Ange goes

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    4. DARE TO BISCAN
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      The resistable force meets the moveable object

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  26. el polako
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Patient Flekken owners rewarded

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    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Lol

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    2. have you seen cyan
      • 6 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Patients you say? I can guess of which establishment.

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    3. DARE TO BISCAN
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Glancing, I read 'rewarded' as a different word 😀

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  27. marpy016
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Play 2:

    A) Asensio
    B) Mateta
    C) Livra
    D) Neco

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    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Play the attackers I guess

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  28. KeanosMagic
    • 4 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Who is the best AM now? Does today's result change anything?

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  29. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Flekken the only shining light there for me

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  30. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    How likely is Haaland to play against Wolves?
    Crazy to consider him, or too soon?

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2025/05/01/fpl-gameweek-35-team-news-live-injury-updates-haaland-latest-awaited#mancity

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      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 9 Years
        10 months, 8 days ago

        Thanks Tony

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