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There are four Gameweek 34 press conferences to bring you today.

The managers of Sunderland, West Ham United, Nottingham Forest and Manchester United are all set to face the media.

THURSDAY’S PRESS CONFERENCE TIMES

SUNDERLAND

Omar Alderete is available for Sunderland despite coming off at Villa Park last week.

“Last week we had a few players unwell, which can happen. So, they were just on the edge, five or six of the players so it was massive for us. But it is what it is. You have to manage the situation and for Omar it was just that point.

“Last week we were just on the edge, so we didn’t mention it. But it was important for the game, and it should be okay for tomorrow.

“And it shows as well that on the bench now we have more options and when they come on the pitch they can influence the game. It was the case for Trai, for example and for Wilson which is good for us moving forward.” – Regis Le Bris

Regis Le Bris also said Dan Ballard is in contention to start, having made his return from injury as a substitute in Gameweek 33.

Nilson Angulo (unknown) and Bertrand Traore (knee) should return to training next week, while Jocelin Ta Bi (ankle) is slightly further ahead.

“Nilson and Bertrand are close to returning for part training next week. So probably a bit with the squad. Jocelin started the sessions with us this week so we might go further next week because he felt good, which is good news.”

“Nothing else to flag at the moment.” – Regis Le Bris

Romaine Mundle (hamstring) is likely out for the season, while third-choice goalkeeper Simon Moore (hand) has also joined the injury list.

NOTTINGHAM FOREST

Murillo (muscle), who was forced off in Gameweek 33, has been ruled out of the trip to the Stadium of Light.

“He is out. It’s a muscle injury. I don’t know, I’m not a doctor and I cannot predict, but it will be hard tomorrow.” – Vitor Pereira

Dan Ndoye is in contention to return, however.

“Dan will be in condition to go to the game. That is good news for us.” – Vitor Pereira

Vitor Pereira also provided an update on Callum Hudson-Odoi (muscle), who has recently had surgery.

“He is okay after surgery. He is an important player for us, but the most important thing is for him is to fully recover and come back at the level he used to have.” – Vitor Pereira

John Victor (knee), Willy Boly (knee) and Nicola Savona (knee) have been on the injury list for some time.

MANCHESTER UNITED

Michael Carrick said Leny Yoro is hoping to feature, after picking up a knock in training last week.

“We’re still working on [Leny]. So, there’s a possibility, there’s a possibility, but at this stage, it’s not 100 per cent sure.” – Michael Carrick

Harry Maguire returns from suspension, but Lisandro Martinez serves the second match of his three-game ban.

Patrick Dorgu (hamstring) remains out but is “making good progress”.

“Patrick’s working his way to being back. He’s certainly making good progress and back closer to training with us, which is positive, so that’s good news.” – Michael Carrick

Matthijs de Ligt (back) remains sidelined, too.

There was no mention of Bryan Mbeumo, who seemed to be limping when he came off at Stamford Bridge last week.

Earlier on Thursday, Sky Sports reported that Matheus Cunha was on a recovery day:

WEST HAM UNITED

Nuno Espirito Santo should have a fully fit squad to pick from for the home match with Everton.

“All the squad is available and good.” – Nuno Espirito Santo


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  1. Bavarian
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 21 days ago

    Why no one ia mentioning Wirtz as an option on FH?

    1. #1 Arne Engels Fan
      • 1 Year
      1 month, 21 days ago

      because he's sh*te, perhaps?

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      1 month, 21 days ago

      He’s shown nothing to suggest that he is worth getting.

    3. Traction Engine Foot
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 21 days ago

      He looked terrible against Everton. Back to the lightweight, dawdling play he showed earlier in the season when I owned him.

  2. The real Chief
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    1 month, 21 days ago

    Perhaps because in recent games he has been little more than an empty shirt.

  3. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    1 month, 21 days ago

    I have 11 (hopefully) starters, with Dub, NOR, Semenyo and Haaland benched. Would you roll FT and hope for the best, or make a sub as insurance? I wouldn’t lose money on NOR, but would want him back straight away, so feels like a waste of FT’s. Alderete is a concern, or maybe I could upgrade keeper?

    Kelleher
    VVD, Alderete, Tark, Gabby
    Bruno, KDH, Wilson, Cunha
    Bowen, Thiago

    1. Pompel
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 21 days ago

      Can you do Alderete to Mukiele?

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        1 month, 21 days ago

        Cheers. I have £3m itb, but not sure it’s worth a transfer, as Alderete will probably start.

    2. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 21 days ago

      I’d want at least 1 bench player able to come on.

  4. Jigger & Pony
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 21 days ago

    Kelleher
    Gabriel Maguire Virgil Cash
    BrunoF Mbeumo Rogers Wilson
    Bowen Thiago

    Sa Semeyo NOR JPedro

    No FH. 2 FTs. Money no issue.

    A. Save FT
    B. Semenyo > Rice
    C. Semenyo > Xavi
    D. Mbeumo > Rice
    E. Mbeumo > Xavi
    F. Kelleher > Raya
    G. F and B-D above

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 21 days ago

      Wait for mbeumo news. I will be doing d if injured

  5. Silecro
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 21 days ago

    Quite like this FH, good to go?

    Raya
    Gabriel, Porro, Mavropanos
    Salah, Bruno, Wilson, MGW, Xavi
    Watkins, Thiago

    Roefs, Diouf, Mukiele, Guiu

  6. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 21 days ago

    This is my fh, good luck everyone, ive got nothing to lose now.

    Raya
    Gabriel VVD Porro
    Salah Bruno Wirtz Cunha MGW
    Bowen Solanke

    Hermansen Mavropanos Mukiele Mane

  7. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 21 days ago

    Would you play mane this gw?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 month, 21 days ago

      Yes, rather than a hit

      No pressure on Wolves

      Spurs are woeful in keeping clean sheets

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        1 month, 21 days ago

        Thanks

  8. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 month, 21 days ago

    8.33% of the managers at the 2026 World Cup have been sacked by Chelsea.

    1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      1 month, 21 days ago

      Is Liam the .33?

  9. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 21 days ago

    Porro or Saliba?

    1. Stevie B
      • 15 Years
      1 month, 21 days ago

      I think Saliba.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        1 month, 21 days ago

        Saliba for sure.

  10. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 21 days ago

    Is Beto likely to start vs WH? Injury update?
    Thanks!

  11. Stevie B
    • 15 Years
    1 month, 21 days ago

    Is 108 points a good free hit result?

    Thanks!

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 21 days ago

      For gw34? Probably

      1. Stevie B
        • 15 Years
        1 month, 21 days ago

        No for game week 33.

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 11 Years
          1 month, 21 days ago

          I know, I am teasing...I never understand these types of questions. Check your league and average for the game and surely you'll know. Or am I missing something?

          1. Brosstan
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 21 days ago

            99% of the time its someone pretending to ask a question but they are just bragging about their score.

            1. Naatie
              • 1 Year
              1 month, 21 days ago

              and the other 1% rant every week about season over and yet here they are

              1. Brosstan
                • 11 Years
                1 month, 21 days ago

                And some others bitch and whine with 100% frequency.

                1. z13
                  • 1 Year
                  1 month, 21 days ago

                  Who?

                  1. Brosstan
                    • 11 Years
                    1 month, 21 days ago

                    I have never looked at Naatie's post history and seen a single post that wasnt negativity aimed at other posters.

                    1. z13
                      • 1 Year
                      1 month, 21 days ago

                      I actually meant you

                      1. z13
                        • 1 Year
                        1 month, 21 days ago

                        I meant, 'Brosstan says other people whine and bitch.'

                      2. Brosstan
                        • 11 Years
                        1 month, 21 days ago

                        grow a brain mate, your communication attempts are failing

          2. Stevie B
            • 15 Years
            1 month, 21 days ago

            Many players have also used bench boost or similar, so the average is not very representative. I am completely on my own, as I am not from the United Kingdom and not many people play this game in my country. I am practically a lone wolf without a league.

            1. z13
              • 1 Year
              1 month, 21 days ago

              Its a good score, but not elite. Its what you should expect when playing as an engaged manager i guess.

              1. AC/DC AFC
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                1 month, 21 days ago

                I'm not so sure that's right

                Just being an engaged manager still requires some good fortune on the actual 11 returning points

                It's a virtual game, there's no control over actual selections, passing, shooting etc

                I think you over play that statement

                It's as much judgement as luck but it's certainly both factors at play

        2. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          1 month, 21 days ago

          Yeah

          It's decent

          You didn't have the bench or TC in play

          As long as it's not offset this next Gw tho

    2. Traction Engine Foot
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 21 days ago

      Better than mine

    3. CoracAld2831
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 21 days ago

      Yes.

  12. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 21 days ago

    GTG ? 3 FTS and 8.9 itb
    Raya
    Gab Andersen alderete Munoz
    Rogers Wilson mbeumo bruno F(c)
    Bowen Thiago
    On bench :mane

    Or play mane ahead of Munoz?

    Cheers and gl

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 month, 21 days ago

      It looks decent enough

      Maybe sell Mbeumo?

      Guess you've sticking with Thiago here on in

  13. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 21 days ago

    Bench one?

    A) Xavi
    B) Cunha
    C) MGW

    1. Stevie B
      • 15 Years
      1 month, 21 days ago

      I would wait about the news and would do it on Friday evening.

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 month, 21 days ago

      A or C

  14. Stevie B
    • 15 Years
    1 month, 21 days ago

    Is this good to go or should I use a few free transfers (I have 2)?

    Henderson (Dubravka)
    Gabriel, van Dijk, Alderete, Thiaw (Hill)
    Bruno Fernandes, Wilson, Rice, Rogers (Semeyo)
    Bowen, Thiago (Joao Pedro)

    For example Joao Pedro -> Watkins

    Thanks and good luck!

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 21 days ago

      Gtg

    2. #1 Arne Engels Fan
      • 1 Year
      1 month, 21 days ago

      I'd be looking to move on Henderson + Thiaw, personally

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 month, 21 days ago

      I'd sell Pedro

      Do you think it was Palmer and Pedro who were most outspoken about their last manager?

      Any help below?

  15. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 month, 21 days ago

    Help me improve my FH team and first sub...

    Raya
    Gabriel VVD Porro
    Bruno Salah Gakpo Summerville
    Bowen Watkins Beto (if fit)

    Roefs KDH Mukiele Shaw

    £1.6m left over.

    I did have 4 ATB with Mav but think there's goals both ways in WHU v Eve.

    I'm not solid on 4 of them.

    1. Stevie B
      • 15 Years
      1 month, 21 days ago

      Maybe Dewsbury-Hall for Summerville. Otherwise I like it much. Good luck!

  16. AC Pilkington
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 month, 21 days ago

    Which punt to go with as my final pick assuming I already own Solanke, Salah and Virgil?

    A) Wirtz

    B) Porro

    1. Under my Cucurella
      • 10 Years
      1 month, 21 days ago

      B

  17. The 12th Man
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 21 days ago

    How does this FH look?

    Raya
    Gabriel,VVD,Porro,Mavropanos
    Salah, Fernandes, Rogers,Xavi
    Bowen, Watkins

    Hermamsen,KDH,Mukilele,Mane

    1. GC123
      • 4 Years
      1 month, 21 days ago

      Fairly template but good. I like the Xavi pick given Wolves have started conceding again and will be flat having been relegated

  18. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    1 month, 21 days ago

    Would've really needed that Mbeumo news...

  19. GCHILD2K16
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 21 days ago

    Anyone heard anything about Gordon.
    Not sure I can til Friday after howe speaks to make subs.

    1. CoracAld2831
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 21 days ago

      Apparently set to miss the Arsenal fixture due to injury.

  20. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    1 month, 21 days ago

    Gordon will apparently miss the Arsenal fixture due to a hip injury.

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 month, 21 days ago

        He's being managed out by the looks of it

  21. FC Hakkebøf
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 21 days ago

    Best three on a FH?

    A) Watkins, Cunha, Wilson
    B) Watkins, Gakpo, Xavi Simons
    C) Cunha, Gakpo, Xavi Simons
    D) Isak, Wilson, Ndiaye

    1. Radulfo28773
      • 4 Years
      1 month, 21 days ago

      A for me

  22. Radulfo28773
    • 4 Years
    1 month, 21 days ago

    What are your picks?

    A-Porro
    B-Mavropanos

    1-Xavi
    2-Bowen