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The Gameweek 25 team news continues to filter through, with 11 Premier League managers facing the media on Friday.

You can find all the key injury updates in this article, which will be refreshed throughout the day.

If you missed the earlier-than-usual pressers of Daniel Farke and Sean Dyche on Wednesday, you can read the key team news here.

And for Thursday’s seven press conferences, check out this article.

KEY GAMEWEEK 25 INJURY NEWS FROM FRIDAY

FRIDAY’S PRESS CONFERENCE TIMES

ARSENAL

Despite Jurrien Timber‘s absence from training on Thursday, Mikel Arteta confirmed the Dutch defender is fit for the visit of Sunderland.

“Jurrien is fine.” – Mikel Arteta

Arteta offered vaguer updates on Bukayo Saka (hip) and Martin Odegaard (muscle).

“His hip is getting much better. So, hopefully, very soon, he will be with us.” – Mikel Arteta on Bukayo Saka

“Martin, again, is getting better. It will be a matter of days, we believe.” – Mikel Arteta on Martin Odegaaard

Mikel Merino (foot) and Max Dowman (ankle) remain on the sidelines.

The Gunners have no fresh concerns.

“No [new injury worries], the rest are all good.” – Mikel Arteta

MANCHESTER CITY

Pep Guardiola is not sure whether Bernardo Silva (hamstring) will be fit for the Liverpool game. The midfielder came off in Gameweek 24 and missed the midweek EFL Cup win over Newcastle United.

“Don’t know yet. Tomorrow, training.” – Pep Guardiola on whether Bernardo Silva will be back

Ruben Dias (hamstring) returned to the City squad on Wednesday night as an unused substitute.

“He’s back, we’ll see if he plays minutes. But good news for us.” – Pep Guardiola on Ruben Dias

John Stones (thigh) is inching his way closer to a comeback, too.

“John make yesterday his first training session with the team. He’s, step-by-step, coming back.” – Pep Guardiola on John Stones

Jeremy Doku (calf), Josko Gvardiol (leg), Mateo Kovacic (ankle) and Savinho (thigh) are all still sidelined.

Guardiola was asked if there was a chance Erling Haaland could be benched at Anfield, with Omar Marmoush bagging a brace in midweek.

“Erling is the best striker in the world.

“I don’t know [if he plays], we’ll see tomorrow. Always, I said, Erling is the best.” – Pep Guardiola

NEWCASTLE UNITED

Bruno Guimaraes (ankle) trained on Wednesday, with Eddie Howe hopeful that his midfielder will be fit to face Brentford.

“Getting closer. He did a training session, I believe, on Wednesday when we were travelling. Felt pretty good, so I will see him today and, yeah, fingers crossed, he’ll be fit.” – Eddie Howe on Bruno Guimaraes

There’s less optimism about Anthony Gordon‘s (hamstring) chances of featuring this weekend, however.

“No major update on Anthony. I think, probably, every chance he will miss this game coming up at the weekend. We hope it’s not a serious injury and he will be back pretty soon.” – Eddie Howe on Anthony Gordon

As for Lewis Miley (knee), he faces further assessment.

“I’ll find out today. I am awaiting an update on him. Again, not a serious injury and I hope he will be back pretty soon.” – Eddie Howe on Lewis Miley

Fabian Schar (ankle), Emil Krafth (knee), Joelinton (groin) and Tino Livramento (hamstring) are all still sidelined.

ASTON VILLA

Amadou Onana (muscle) and Ollie Watkins (hamstring) look set to be back in the squad against Bournemouth.

“Yes, normally yes.

“He rested last week because he had a small injury and he was not ready to play, but this week progressively he was joining us, training normally, and today he trained normally.” – Unai Emery on whether Ollie Watkins is going to be available in Gameweek 25

New boy Alysson returned to training this week but Villa will not take risks with him and he looks set to miss out again.

Boubacar Kamara (knee), John McGinn (knee), Andres Garcia (hamstring) and Youri Tielemans (ankle) are still unavailable.

CRYSTAL PALACE

We are not going to see Jean-Philippe Mateta this weekend, despite the striker’s deadline-day move to AC Milan falling through.

“We will do now further assessments. He will see one more doctor on Monday and then we will all see together and take a final decision. There are two ways how we can do it: either manage it [till after the World Cup], like we did… or he undergoes surgery.” – Oliver Glasner on Jean-Philippe Mateta

Cheick Doucoure (knee) and Eddie Nketiah (hamstring) are still out.

Daichi Kamada (hamstring) and Borna Sosa (muscle) are back fit, while Justin Devenny (ankle) will return either this weekend or, more likely, next Wednesday.

Adam Wharton is also back from a one-match ban.

BRENTFORD

Kevin Schade begins a three-match ban following his dismissal for violent conduct last weekend.

Josh Dasilva, Fábio Carvalho and Antoni Milambo all remain out with knee injuries.

Reiss Nelson (knock) and Kaye Furo, who the Bees were handling carefully after his move, are back available, however.

“We’re pretty much as we were. Two that will come back into the equation will be Kaye [Furo] and Reiss Nelson.” – Keith Andrews

Keith Andrews meanwhile explained why Nathan Collins dropped to the bench last weekend.

“He took a knock a couple of days before [the game], in training. He needed some stitches. It was right at the end of a training session, which was really unfortunate. I felt it affected him where the stitches were, in his lip. Seeing how he was the day before the game, I ultimately made the decision, and I felt it was the right decision, not to start him.

“He wasn’t fully right but equally he came into a battle and I think it shows the character that he has. That’s why he’s my captain, really. He’s an amazing individual who leads by example on a daily basis.

“He’s fine, he’s trained well all week.” – Keith Andrews on Nathan Collins

EVERTON

Vitaliy Mykolenko is fit again after missing out in Gameweek 24 with a minor issue.

“He’s back training, so he’s back and in the squad. He’s fit and available.” – David Moyes on Vitaliy Mykolenko

Other than Jack Grealish (foot), Everton have no injury concerns.

“Everybody else is all good.” – David Moyes

BOURNEMOUTH

Andoni Iraola says that the Cherries will make a late call on the fitness of David Brooks (ankle) ahead of the game against Aston Villa.

No other injured players are expected to return to the matchday squad.

Marcus Tavernier (hamstring), Justin Kluivert (knee), Julio Soler (hamstring), Tyler Adams (knee) and Ben Gannon-Doak (hamstring) will remain unavailable, then.

FULHAM

Sasa Lukic (hamstring) remains out but Fulham otherwise have a fully fit squad, with Rodrigo Muniz (hamstring) now back available.

“Just Sasa Lukic is going to be not in contention, he is going to be out. Too soon, not even training with the team yet. He is going to be some weeks. All the other players, they are going to be available for the game.” – Marco Silva

Kenny Tete was an unused substitute on his return to the matchday squad last weekend and is now “in contention” to feature.

“He is going to be in contention, he is going to be for sure in the squad list, like he was last game. It’s up to me to decide what is going to be the XI.” – Marco Silva on Kenny Tete

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS

Toti Gomes (hamstring) remains out but Ladislav Krejci (illness) has returned to training this week.

“[Krejci] has trained this week, so he is back and available. JJ [Bellegarde, recently back from injury] is another week down the line in training. Toti is still not in training with the team yet so he is still unavailable. Other than that, we’re in decent shape.” – Rob Edwards

New signings Angel Gomes and Adam Armstrong are available for selection.

“The supporters will see both of them at some stage tomorrow.” – Rob Edwards on Angel Gomes and Adam Armstrong

Rob Edwards confirmed that Jhon Arias and Emmanuel Agbadou are both set to follow Jorgen Strand Larsen through the exit door.

BURNLEY

Scott Parker reported no fresh concerns for the visit of West Ham United but loanee James WardProwse can’t face his parent club.

“No real, fresh injuries, really. The longer-term boys are still the longer-term boys. So, we’re pretty fit, really. Obviously, James can’t play this weekend.” – Scott Parker

Mike Tresor (ankle), Josh Cullen (knee), Jordan Beyer (hamstring), Connor Roberts (Achilles) and Zeki Amdouni (knee) are the aforementioned “longer-term boys”.


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  1. marcus2704
    • 15 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    GTG? Have 2FT but 0 ITB.

    Sanchez
    Gabriel | Timber | Chalobah | Munoz
    BrunoF (C) | Mbeumo | Palmer | Semenyo | Rice
    Haaland

    Subs: Kroupi, Mane, Hill

    1. More Cowbell
      • 16 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      g2g

  2. Pompel
    • 12 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Haaland troo rsiky to captain (of course we know he'll come on at 70 minutes for a brace against leaky Liverpool).
    Captaincy boils down to

    A) Ekitike
    B) BrunoF

    take your pick!

    1. The Philosopher
      • 6 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Looks like Pompel's Friday has kicked off already.

    2. More Cowbell
      • 16 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Why do you think Haaland will be benched?

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      B

    4. NotsoSpursy
      • 9 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Pep said might not start

      1. Raoul Nogues
        5 months, 19 days ago

        Not really

      2. Gommy
        • 16 Years
        5 months, 19 days ago

        Except Pep didn't say that at all.

  3. More Cowbell
    • 16 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    What do you reckon guys?
    a) Saka, Guiu > 6m mid + J Pedro (-4) (not sure which mid - currently have Bruno, Enzo, H Wilson & Anderson)

    b) Saka > Rice or Mbuemo (no hit) means going without J Pedro

    Thanks

    1. Raoul Nogues
      5 months, 19 days ago

      B Rice

  4. Skout
    • 6 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Saka to Rice for -4?
    1.5m itb,

    Petrovic
    Gabriel Timber Thiaw
    Bruno Semenyo Saka Wilson
    Haaland JPedro Thiago

    Dubravka Stach Rodon Reinildo

    1. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Given you're bench I'd be tempted

  5. bobicek92
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 1 Year
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Should I start:

    a) Dubravka
    b Donnarumma

    1) Thiago
    2) Thiaw

    1. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      A1

  6. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Glasner also confirmed that striker Jean-Philippe Mateta would not feature in either match in the coming week, noting: “He won’t play on Sunday at Brighton, and he won’t play against Burnley.

    "We want now a final decision how to manage his knee, what we have to do, what we should do.

    “As everybody can imagine, it’s a tricky situation for everyone – for him, for everyone at the club – but at the end, if the decision will be taken that we manage his knee until the end of the season, he will be back in the squad.

    “If he doesn’t undergo surgery and the knee is okay, he will start training with us and he will get integrated, and then he has to fight for his position like everyone else, but this is what he knows and he’s fine with it.”

    https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/first-team/team-news-glasners-pre-brighton-update-on-new-arrivals-returning-players/

  7. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Just fine to start VVD?
    Otherwise could sell Dorgu and bench VVD but not sure it’s worth it.

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Depends on the rest of your defence/team

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        5 months, 19 days ago

        Bench is tragic, rest is good, want to save FT, Potts to Rice likely next week

        1. Atimis
          • 9 Years
          5 months, 19 days ago

          Getting Hill vs 2FTs next week?

    2. King Sheep
      • 10 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Is Hill nailed for the foreseeable?

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        5 months, 19 days ago

        Dunno really

  8. NotsoSpursy
    • 9 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Same boat as others no doubt

    If Haaland benched - play Wilson instead
    haaland 1st sub

    ???

    1. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Think its madness to bench a 15m player. I'll never do that

    2. Letsgo!
      • 9 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      I think is fine to do that this week

    3. MJF
      5 months, 19 days ago

      How do you expect to know given its the half 4 kick off on the Sunday?

  9. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Frustrating as a Keane owner who would ideally play him next week.

    Guess the sensible thing is to wait one more game (playing 2x Arsenal and Joachim Andersen) and make a judgement for GW26.

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      If you expect your 3 defenders to start this GW then you can delay the decision to replace Keane

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 months, 19 days ago

        Yeah that's my feel

  10. The Tonberry
    • 2 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Start Thiago ahead of Kroupi?

    1. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      I would with pens

  11. The Pep Revolution
    • 15 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Which one to bench this week?
    A. Enzo F
    B. Thiago
    C. Rogers
    D. Wilson

    1. The Tonberry
      • 2 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      B

    2. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      B

  12. BrockLanders
    • 11 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Presume it's fine to buy Timber for the double now..

  13. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Better option this gw now that Timber is fit?

    A. Play vdv
    B. Vdv > timber -4

    1. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      I'd play VDV but keep an eye if you could be priced out next week for the diuble

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        5 months, 19 days ago

        3.2m itb. Cheers

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 8 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      A, do B next week

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        5 months, 19 days ago

        Makes sense, thanks

  14. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    The little glance to the right...

    https://x.com/SkySportsNews/status/2019777276372566209?s=20

    1. Ray85
      • 8 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Does very soon mean tomorrow?! Lol

      Tempted to keep him in my team for DGW.

      1. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        5 months, 19 days ago

        Whatever happens I've sold for Rice and pocketed the 2.4 million for upgrades. He just has not justified the price regardless of what happens from now on.

        1. Ray85
          • 8 Years
          5 months, 19 days ago

          Yeah I'm still thinking of doing a switch to Trossard. Should start tomorrow and preferred first choice at LW.

          Haven't got Rice though.

          1. GENERATION X
            • 12 Years
            5 months, 19 days ago

            Not a bad punt. Just getting Rice for hopeful DGW security. Will upgrade eventually to a more exciting mid

            1. Ray85
              • 8 Years
              5 months, 19 days ago

              Yeah as an Arsenal fan I love Rice but thought I'd take a chance on Trossard. Saying that he'll probably be benched tomorrow.....

    2. JBG
      • 8 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Arteta is a cuck

  15. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    First bench guehi or gudmunsson?

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Haaland

  16. One for All
    • 7 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Ekiteke captain anyone?

    Man's on form, I expect a high scoring game.

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 8 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      I would if I had him

      1. One for All
        • 7 Years
        5 months, 19 days ago

        Yeah going to captain him

  17. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Roll FT?

    Verbruggen
    Gabriel Timber Chalobah
    Wilson Bruno Semenyo Anderson
    Ekitike Haaland Pedro(c)

    Dubravka Garner Truffert Alderete

    0 ITB, 1 free transfer

    1. One for All
      • 7 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Team looks good, roll.

  18. Toplad
    • 8 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Who shall I bring in this GW and thinking about Arsenal double GW - who’s gonna play both game?:

    A) Timber
    B) Saliba

    Thanks in advance !

    1. Baron Penguin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Timber has higher upside

  19. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Love these "Haaland benched" rumours that are coming because what? Pep said he was the best in the world which means hes going to bench him but said those words to keep his confidence up despite planning to bench him because Marmoush is the better striker?

    1. Sir Michael Taker
      • 12 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      People spin whatever narrative they want. Truth is nobody knows. Same as Michael Keane. He might lose his spot, Tarko might. We dont know. Timbers not in training photos = hes out for the season.

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        5 months, 19 days ago

        Re: Keane https://x.com/i/status/2017594985869189373

        Club captain won't lose his spot...

    2. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Big game. Haaland starts ofc.

  20. Bobby Crush
    • 11 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Would you bench boost this one?

    Dub, Anderson, Senesi, Rodon

    Thanks!

    1. Baron Penguin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Probably save for later

      1. Bobby Crush
        • 11 Years
        5 months, 19 days ago

        Thanks!

  21. Baron Penguin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Decisions…

    1. Roefs
    2. Dubravka

    A. Nunes
    B. Thiaw

    1. citizenkane
      • 7 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      2
      B

    2. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      2. B

  22. Podorsky
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Which couple for the next three game weeks?
    Wirtz and Kroupi or Mainoo and Jao Pedro?

    1. Baron Penguin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      WK

    2. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Wk

    3. Podorsky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Kroupi and Minoo are bench fodder so the question is more Wirtz or Jao Pedro over the next three?

  23. citizenkane
    • 7 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Bench one:
    A) Senesi
    B) Kroupi
    C) Hall
    D) Rodon

    1. Baron Penguin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      That’s a tricky one!!!! Rodon??

  24. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Bruno or Gabriel C?

    Only have Gabriel from Arsenal defence so could have double defence by captaining him

  25. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Areola (Dubravka)
    Gabriel-Timber-Anderson-Rodon (Gudmundsson)
    Saka-Fernandes-Rogers (Reijnders, Tavernier***)
    Haaland-Thiago-Raul

    2FT
    0,1 million in bank

    Move this week?

    A: Saka -> Rice
    B: Saka, Tavernier -> Rice, Sarr
    C: Saka,.Areola -> Enzo, Raya
    D: Saka -> Mbeumo
    E: Other move, please specify?

    1. CoracAld2831
      • 5 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Adding 1 more.

      F: Keep all and roll.

    2. citizenkane
      • 7 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      A or C. D you'd need a plan for triple ARS next week

  26. Jullepuu
    • 6 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Saka to Mbeumo or Wirtz
    Currently leaning towards Mbeumo

    1. citizenkane
      • 7 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Mbeumo but it's close

      1. Jullepuu
        • 6 Years
        5 months, 19 days ago

        Cheers

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Wirtz if you have BrunoF

      1. Jullepuu
        • 6 Years
        5 months, 19 days ago

        I have both Bruno and Ekitike

        1. Bobby Digital
          • 8 Years
          5 months, 19 days ago

          Then I don't think you need either

          1. Jullepuu
            • 6 Years
            5 months, 19 days ago

            Don't see any better options. Can't afford Palmer but he isnt really a better option given his situation

    3. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Mbeumo now: target Spurs
      Someone else to Wirtz next GW

      1. Jullepuu
        • 6 Years
        5 months, 19 days ago

        Can't really get both of them but I do have Bruno and Ekitike

        1. Ze_Austin
          • 7 Years
          5 months, 19 days ago

          Okay, still Mbeumo for me. Very tight though

          1. Jullepuu
            • 6 Years
            5 months, 19 days ago

            Thanks

  27. Junks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    GTG? Or take a punt on starting Lewis Potter over Mane due to Schade ban?

    2FT 2.1ITB
    Kelleher
    Cash Gabriel Chalobah
    Rogers Wilson Wirtz BrunoF
    Mane Haaland Ekitike

    Dubravka / Garner / Alderete / LewisPotter

  28. Podorsky
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Diouf or Wan Bisaka

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Neither

  29. Jam0sh
    • 14 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Hello guys. Which one would you play?

    A) Van Hecke (EVE)
    B) Rodon (NFO)

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      A

  30. it lies in the proles
    • 9 Years
    5 months, 19 days ago

    Hello! Is this BB material for this week

    Dubr, Esteve, Rodon, Rogers.

    1. Jam0sh
      • 14 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Yes

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Yes

    3. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Only one player I'd happily start there, so nope

    4. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Yes

    5. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Yup

    6. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      Potentially. I'd save it for a possible DGW though.

    7. Under my Cucurella
      • 11 Years
      5 months, 19 days ago

      No