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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
    1 month, 22 days ago

    2 nil

    Man U

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      Mbeumo

  2. thegaffer82
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 22 days 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 month, 22 days ago

      🙁

    2. Maddi Son
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 22 days 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 month, 22 days ago

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

      2. Drizzle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        1 month, 22 days 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
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Spurs score and probably send West Ham to Championship.

  4. Nomar
    • 16 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Everton definitely on the beach here.

    1. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      Very grateful for them winning us the league

  5. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 22 days 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
      • 17 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      But he'll have to be applauded off.

      1. Not again Shirley
        • 9 Years
        1 month, 22 days ago

        Because football fans are gullible fools.

  6. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    So far very boring last round.

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

    1. CoracAld2831
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      *a

  7. Moon Dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 1 Year
    1 month, 22 days 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 month, 22 days ago

      Brighton are a bit bipolar tbh.

      1. JBG
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 22 days ago

        This as well

    2. JBG
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 22 days 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 month, 22 days ago

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

    4. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 14 Years
      1 month, 22 days 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.

  8. ZeBestee
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Wolves game 10min+ added time? What happened?

    1. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      2 injuries in stoppage time

  9. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 22 days 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 month, 22 days ago

      But yet an unbelievable rank

      One you would have been ramming down everywhere on here

      If true

      1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
        • 9 Years
        1 month, 22 days ago

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

  10. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Szobo looked decent so far?

    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      Yep

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        1 month, 22 days ago

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

  11. JBG
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

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

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

    1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 14 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

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

    2. Effe
      • 15 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      Good 🙂

  12. Mr. O'Connell
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    6 points any good?

    1. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      Bestee

    2. Monklane
      • 17 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

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

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 14 Years
        1 month, 22 days ago

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

  13. TheBiffas
    • 5 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Wally G

  14. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Villa out to spoil the party.

  15. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Salah is garbage. Going to score for sure though

  16. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Salah is garbage. Going to score for sure though

  17. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Salah is garbage. Going to score for sure though

    1. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

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

  18. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Bruno G

    1. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      or is it offside

      1. tiger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 month, 22 days ago

        goal given

    2. Gizzachance
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      Will do now he got the assist

  19. DaveZubie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 22 days 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

  20. JBG
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Dorgu A

  21. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Bruno season saviour

    1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

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

      #sunsoutpointsout

  22. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Bailey absolutely stuffs it.

  23. JBG
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Goal given

  24. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

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

    1. Gizzachance
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      Took it off for Salah

  25. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Chelsea are awful.

    1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 14 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      So are Brighton, tbf.

  26. DaveZubie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    My son has Bruno Triple Captain 🙂

  27. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    That Bruno goal just cost me my ML

  28. Sailboats
    • 10 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Bruno!!

  29. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Verbruggen v darlow hasn’t gone too well

  30. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Bruno goal given or not??

    1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      Yes given

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        1 month, 22 days ago

        Lovely