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The final day of the 2025/26 Premier League season is here, with all 10 fixtures getting underway simultaneously at 16:00 BST.

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TEAM NEWS

The major news from the Manchester City camp is that there is no Erling Haaland in the matchday squad.

James Trafford, Rico Lewis, John Stones, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, Nico Gonzalez, Tijjani Reijnders, Phil Foden and Savinho are the players coming into the City side today.

Rayan Cherki, Jeremy Doku, Mateo Kovacic and Matheus Nunes are all on the bench, while Gianluigi Donnarumma, Abdukodir Khusanov, Marc Guehi, Nico O’Reilly and Rodri join Haaland on the sidelines.

It’s a similar story at Aston Villa, who make eight changes to the side that beat Freiburg 3-0 on Thursday. Only Victor Lindelof, Emiliano Buendia and Ollie Watkins keep their spots in the starting XI.

And as feared/expected, Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta has also wreaked havoc with his team selection.

There are only two survivors from Gameweek 37: Cristhian Mosquera and Riccardo Calafiori.

Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Magalhaes, Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze are among a strong-looking bench. David Raya isn’t even in the squad.

Oliver Glasner has also widely rotated, making five changes.

Of what is widely perceived to be Glasner’s strongest XI, Dean Henderson, Daniel Munoz and Ismaila Sarr are the only starters.

Even Maxence Lacroix and Jaydee Canvot can’t escape the tinkering.

Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson both start in what will be their final appearances for Liverpool, while Alisson returns from injury.

Joe Gomez, Milos Kerkez and Giorgi Mamardashvili make way.

Keith Andrews brings Kevin Schade and Jordan Henderson back into the side, with Mikkel Damsgaard dropping down to the bench and Yehor Yarmoliuk missing out altogether.

In the battle to beat the drop, Tottenham Hotspur have made one change from Gameweek 37.

Djed Spence replaces Randal Kolo Muani, who is on the bench.

Thierno Barry starts up front for Everton in place of Beto.

Nuno Espirito Santo has made three changes for West Ham United.

Jean-Clair Todibo, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Callum Wilson are benched. Kyle Walker-Peters, Pablo and Taty Castellanos earn recalls.

It’s three alterations for Leeds United, too: Pascal Struijk, Jayden Bogle and Lukas Nmecha in for Sebastiaan Bornauw, Dan James and Anton Stach.

Vitor Pereira has made two changes to his Nottingham Forest side: Jair Cunha and Ibrahim Sangare start, as Luca Netz and Nicolas Dominguez are demoted to substitute duty.

As for the visitors, Andoni Iraola has unsurprisingly named an unchanged XI from Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Man City.

At the Stadium of Light, Luke O’Nien comes in for Omar Alderete, who drops to the bench.

Calum McFarlane makes three alterations for Chelsea, with Malo Gusto, Levi Colwill and Joao Pedro in for the benched Josh Acheampong, Andrey Santos and Liam Delap.

It’s three changes apiece at the Amex.

Fabian Hurzeler promotes James Milner, Mats Wieffer and Diego Gomez to his line-up.

Carlos Baleba, Joel Veltman and, somewhat surprisingly, Yankuba Minteh drop to the bench.

As for Manchester United, Patrick Dorgu, Mason Mount and Noussair Mazraoui all start.

Matheus Cunha and Diogo Dalot are demoted to substitute duty, while Casemiro waves farewell to the Red Devils last weekend.

There’s not a huge amount of tinkering in the dead rubber at Craven Cottage.

Kevin replaces Sasa Lukic in Fulham’s only alteration, while Dan Burn and Jacob Murphy come in for Kieran Trippier and Harvey Barnes for visitors Newcastle United.

Finally, at Turf Moor, it’s just one enforced change apiece.

Bashir Humphreys comes in for the absent Maxime Esteve for Burnley, whileWolverhampton Wanderers bring in Angel Gomes for the unavailable Joao Gomes.

LINE-UPS

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadıoğlu, Milner, Groß, Gomez, Hinshelwood, De Cuyper, Welbeck.

Subs: Steele, Boscagli, Veltman, March, Baleba, O’Riley, Rutter, Minteh, Kostoulas.

Manchester United XI: Lammens, Mazraoui, Maguire, Martínez, Shaw, Mount, Mainoo, Diallo, Fernandes, Dorgu, Mbeumo.

Subs: Bayındır, Malacia, Yoro, Heaven, Ugarte, Fletcher, Cunha, Zirkzee, Lacey.


Burnley XI: Weiss, Walker, Tuanzebe, Humphreys, Pires, Luis, Ugochukwu, Tchaouna, Mejbri, Anthony, Flemming.

Subs: Dúbravka, Roberts, Ekdal, Ward-Prowse, Laurent, Bruun Larsen, Edwards, Amdouni, Barnes.

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Sá, Mosquera, Bueno, Krejčí, Wolfe, Gomes, André, Gomes, Mane, Hee-chan, Armstrong.

Subs: Bentley, Bueno, Lima, Gomes, Tchatchoua, Abbey, Sutherland, Arokodare, Edozie.


Crystal Palace XI: Henderson, Clyne, Lerma, Riad, Muñoz, Kamada, Hughes, Cardines, Sarr, Devenny, Strand Larsen.

Subs: Benítez, Mitchell, Lacroix, Canvot, Yéremy Pino, Wharton, Johnson, Mateta, Guessand.

Arsenal XI: Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, Nørgaard, Hincapié, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman, Madueke, Martinelli, Jesus.

Subs: Setford, Gabriel, Ødegaard, Eze, Merino, Rice, Saka, Gyökeres, Havertz.


Fulham XI: Leno, Castagne, Diop, Bassey, Robinson, Berge, Iwobi, Bobb, Smith Rowe, Kevin, Muniz.

Subs: Lecomte, Tete, Cuenca, Reed, Cairney, King, Sessegnon, Jiménez, Wilson.

Newcastle United XI: Pope, Hall, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Tonali, Bruno, Ramsey, Murphy, Woltemade, Osula.

Subs: Ramsdale, Trippier, Wissa, Gordon, Barnes, Elanga, Willock, A. Murphy, Neave.


Liverpool XI: Alisson, Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Salah, Gakpo,  Ngumoha.

Subs: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Endo, Kerkez, Wirtz, Isak, Chiesa, Frimpong, Nyoni.

Brentford XI: Kelleher, Kayode, van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter, Henderson, Jensen, Janelt, Schade, Thiago, Ouattara.

 Subs: Valdimarsson, Hickey, Pinnock, Dasilva, Nelson, Ajer, Damsgaard, Donovan, Furo.


Manchester City XI: Trafford, Lewis, Stones, Dias, Ake, Nico, Bernardo, Reijnders, Foden, Savinho, Semenyo

Subs: Bettinelli, Marmoush, Kovacic, Cherki, Doku, Ait-Nouri, Gvardiol, Nunes, Alleyne

Aston Villa XI: Bizot, Garcia, Bogarde, Mings, Maatsen, Lindelof, Luiz, Bailey, Barkley, Buendia, Watkins

Subs: Wright, Cash, McGinn, Tielemans, Digne, Pau, Onana, Hemmings, Burrowes


Nottingham Forest XI: Sels, Cunha, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Hutchinson, Jesus, Wood

Subs: Ortega, Awoniyi, Ndoye, Dominguez, Yates, McAtee, Netz, Abbott, Sillah

Bournemouth XI: Petrovic, Hill, Senesi, Smith, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kroupi, Rayan, Evanilson

Subs: Mandas, Cook, Toth, Diakite, Brooks, Unal, Kluivert, Adli, Gannon-Doak


Sunderland XI: Roefs, Geertruida, Mukiele, O’Nien, Reinildo, Hume, Xhaka, Sadiki, Angulo, Le Fee, Brobbey

Subs: Ellborg, Cirkin, Alderete, Diarra, Rigg, Traore, Mayenda, Isidor, Jocelin

Chelsea XI: Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Hato, Cucurella, Caicedo, Enzo, Palmer, Neto, J Pedro

Subs: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Chalobah, James, Derry, Essugo, Garnacho, Santos, Delap


Tottenham Hotspur XI: Kinsky, Spence, Danso, van de Ven, Udogie, Palhinha, Bentancur, Porro, Gallagher, Tel, Richarlison

Subs: Vicario, Dragusin, Bissouma, Maddison, Gray, Bergvall, Solanke, Sarr, Kolo Muani

Everton XI: Pickford, O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko, Iroegbunam, Garner, Rohl, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye, Barry

Subs: Travers, McNeil, Beto, George, Dibling, Coleman, Alcaraz, Aznou, Armstrong


West Ham United XI: Hermansen, Walker-Peters, Disasi, Mavropanos, Diouf, Soucek, Fernandes, Summerville, Bowen, Pablo, Taty

Subs: Areola, Kilman, Wilson, Lamadrid, Magassa, Wan-Bissaka, Scarles, Potts, Kante

Leeds United XI: Darlow, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Struijk, Justin, Ampadu, Tanaka, Aaronson, Nmecha, Calvert-Lewin

Subs: Perri, Bornauw, Cresswell, Chadwick, Buonanotte, James, Gnonto, Byram, Piroe 



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  1. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 hours, 14 mins ago

    2 nil

    Man U

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 hour, 39 mins ago

      Mbeumo

  2. thegaffer82
    • 14 Years
    2 hours, 13 mins ago

    Bruno should have his assist chalked off as it was a Verbruggen OG (which would make it a Dorgu assist in FPL terms)

    1. Effe
      • 15 Years
      1 hour, 37 mins ago

      🙁

    2. Maddi Son
      • 8 Years
      1 hour, 34 mins ago

      How sure are you of this? This decision could determine whether I win my mini league or not. Rival has Verbruggen and Bruno(c) and me being the idiot I am captained Foden for a hit.

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        1 hour, 33 mins ago

        If it was that obvious, they would’ve already changed it.

      2. Drizzle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        1 hour, 27 mins ago

        Similar, although I've capped Bruno. Huge decision. I may be biased but it would feel super harsh to not give the assist

  3. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    2 hours, 12 mins ago

    Spurs score and probably send West Ham to Championship.

  4. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    2 hours, 12 mins ago

    Everton definitely on the beach here.

    1. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      2 hours, 8 mins ago

      Very grateful for them winning us the league

  5. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    2 hours, 10 mins ago

    Salah has wasted 6 attacks on his own. Refused to pass to Jones who was 100% clear, tried to dibble and score himself. Should be subbed at HT

    1. Monklane
      • 16 Years
      2 hours, 8 mins ago

      But he'll have to be applauded off.

      1. Not again Shirley
        • 9 Years
        1 hour, 29 mins ago

        Because football fans are gullible fools.

  6. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    2 hours, 8 mins ago

    So far very boring last round.

    Hopefully the matches will pick up in the 2nd halves.

    1. CoracAld2831
      • 5 Years
      1 hour, 31 mins ago

      *a

  7. Moon Dog
      2 hours, 7 mins ago

      Shocked by BRI v MUN. Brighton at home, fighting for Europe, against a beached Manchester United team without Casemiro, Cunha, Sesko, and playing Mount as a 6. I thought Brighton would breeze past them.

      Carrick might be good you know...

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 13 Years
        1 hour, 31 mins ago

        Brighton are a bit bipolar tbh.

        1. JBG
          • 8 Years
          1 hour, 26 mins ago

          This as well

      2. JBG
        • 8 Years
        1 hour, 30 mins ago

        Watching it myself, Brighton look like they couldn't be arsed and MU are the ones chasing European spot.

      3. Drizzle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        1 hour, 28 mins ago

        More Brighton just not looking that good. United aren't great today.

      4. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 14 Years
        1 hour, 22 mins ago

        I'm a United supporter and I was certain we'd ship three, maybe get Bruno one for the record and call it an afternoon. Pleasantly surprised at the moment.

    • ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      2 hours, 3 mins ago

      Wolves game 10min+ added time? What happened?

      1. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        1 hour, 26 mins ago

        2 injuries in stoppage time

    • Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      2 hours, 2 mins ago

      A goal in 8 games, no goals in the 2 games where my captain and vice captain are partaking.

      Unbelievable odds Jeff

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 hour, 59 mins ago

        But yet an unbelievable rank

        One you would have been ramming down everywhere on here

        If true

        1. Scapegoat Salah
          • 9 Years
          1 hour, 55 mins ago

          Not all about captaincy and chips which is where my luck runs out!

    • Royal5
      • 14 Years
      2 hours ago

      Szobo looked decent so far?

      1. TheBiffas
        • 5 Years
        1 hour, 19 mins ago

        Yep

        1. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          1 hour, 15 mins ago

          Hope he can get a return, him and MGW my fresh Ft’s and differentials

    • JBG
      • 8 Years
      1 hour, 59 mins ago

      Doesn't look like they will retract that Bruno assist.

      https://x.com/premierleague/status/2058573143581573220

      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 14 Years
        1 hour, 21 mins ago

        Good job, otherwise I'd be sitting at negative points this week.

      2. Effe
        • 15 Years
        1 hour, 17 mins ago

        Good 🙂

    • Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      1 hour, 55 mins ago

      6 points any good?

      1. ZeBestee
        • 11 Years
        1 hour, 55 mins ago

        Bestee

      2. Monklane
        • 16 Years
        1 hour, 53 mins ago

        I think it might just be a low scoring gameweek, all things considered.

        1. Mr. O'Connell
          • 13 Years
          1 hour, 17 mins ago

          Was hoping not to end the season with 8 red arrows in a row, but here we are.

    • TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      1 hour, 52 mins ago

      Wally G

    • Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 14 Years
      1 hour, 52 mins ago

      Villa out to spoil the party.

    • Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      1 hour, 52 mins ago

      Salah is garbage. Going to score for sure though

    • Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      1 hour, 52 mins ago

      Salah is garbage. Going to score for sure though

    • Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      1 hour, 51 mins ago

      Salah is garbage. Going to score for sure though

      1. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        1 hour, 16 mins ago

        This site is getting gradually worse. Doubt anyone is even working on the technical side any more. Some summer intern at best.

    • tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 hour, 51 mins ago

      Bruno G

      1. tiger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 hour, 51 mins ago

        or is it offside

        1. tiger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          1 hour, 49 mins ago

          goal given

      2. Gizzachance
        • 11 Years
        1 hour, 49 mins ago

        Will do now he got the assist

    • DaveZubie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 hour, 51 mins ago

      My current Keeper and back 4 reads:

      0
      0 0 0 0

      My bench reads:
      0 0 0 0 (facepalm)

      And 2 of them are actually playing

    • JBG
      • 8 Years
      1 hour, 50 mins ago

      Dorgu A

    • Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      1 hour, 50 mins ago

      Bruno season saviour

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        1 hour, 49 mins ago

        Although poss bad for me as got Salah C! Oh well sod it enjoy the goals points no matter what 😎

        #sunsoutpointsout

    • Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 14 Years
      1 hour, 50 mins ago

      Bailey absolutely stuffs it.

    • JBG
      • 8 Years
      1 hour, 49 mins ago

      Goal given

    • Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 14 Years
      1 hour, 49 mins ago

      Took the armband off Bruno for Flemming. LOL, if that doesn't just sum up my season.

      1. Gizzachance
        • 11 Years
        1 hour, 47 mins ago

        Took it off for Salah

    • Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 14 Years
      1 hour, 49 mins ago

      Chelsea are awful.

      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 14 Years
        1 hour, 13 mins ago

        So are Brighton, tbf.

    • DaveZubie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 hour, 48 mins ago

      My son has Bruno Triple Captain 🙂

    • Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 hour, 48 mins ago

      That Bruno goal just cost me my ML

    • Sailboats
      • 10 Years
      1 hour, 48 mins ago

      Bruno!!

    • SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      1 hour, 48 mins ago

      Verbruggen v darlow hasn’t gone too well

    • Royal5
      • 14 Years
      1 hour, 47 mins ago

      Bruno goal given or not??

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        1 hour, 47 mins ago

        Yes given

        1. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          1 hour, 46 mins ago

          Lovely