Team News

Team news, injury updates and predicted line-ups for FPL Gameweek 6

Gameweek 6 is upon us and we’ve got all the important team news information in our second press conference summary of the week.

You can catch the headline updates from Thursday’s pressers – featuring Leeds United, Liverpool, Burnley, Watford, Brentford and Brighton and Hove Albion – in the link below:

For much more detailed information, check out our Predicted Line-ups page and Injuries and Bans feed plus Joe and Neale’s video:

CHELSEA

Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Mason Mount will miss Saturday lunchtime’s crunch match against Manchester City, with the midfielder having picked up a slight knock during Wednesday’s Carabao Cup tie.

“For Mason Mount, it’s too soon – he has a little, little, minor injury from the Aston Villa game. He has made a big step, huge progress, but not enough to be ready for tomorrow.” 

Thomas Tuchel

Christian Pulisic also misses out due to ankle problems, although goalkeeper Edouard Mendy (hip) has been declared fit to start after sitting out the 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

EVERTON

Although Dominic Calvert-Lewin (thigh) and Richarlison (knee) remain unavailable, the Toffees can at least welcome back Jordan Pickford from the shoulder injury that kept him out of the defeat at Aston Villa.

“Pickford is okay, has been training, Lucas [Digne] is okay. The others are getting better but remain out.” 

Rafael Benitez

Left-back Lucas Digne netted against Queens Park Rangers in midweek cup action but was withdrawn as a precaution. Seamus Coleman (hamstring) and Andre Gomes (calf) will be absent.

MANCHESTER UNITED

Edinson Cavani (knock) is ready to play for the Red Devils, according to his manager.

“Edinson has joined in training fully after that game [on Wednesday] and he’s held his hand up and is ready. He’s so professional and meticulous and, of course, we’re glad to now have him back training with us and in the squad.” – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Marcus Rashford (shoulder) and Amad Diallo (thigh) remain unavailable, although Dean Henderson made his first appearance of the season during their midweek Carabao Cup defeat to West Ham.

MANCHESTER CITY

Some cryptic answers came from Pep Guardiola during his press conference, with the City boss refusing to confirm or rule out names such as John Stones (muscle), Aymeric Laporte (muscle), Ilkay Gundogan, Rodri and Oleksandr Zinchenko (all knocks).

We still have a few [injuries]. Some come back a little bit in training, tomorrow we decide if they’re ready to play or not. Not all of them [are in contention], some come back, we will see how they react to training and tomorrow we will see. – Pep Guardiola

Stones, Laporte and Rodri had all been sighted in training on Thursday and have travelled down to London but Gundogan and Zinchenko weren’t spotted on either occasion.

WEST HAM UNITED

David Moyes was happy to report an almost-fit squad, as Michail Antonio‘s midweek absence was purely to prolong the rest that accompanied his one-match suspension.

“Ryan (Fredericks) is probably the only player we’ve got any real major concerns over. He felt his groin and he’s had an injury prior to it before, so he’s being assessed at the moment.” – David Moyes

NEWCASTLE UNITED

The threadbare Newcastle squad has worsened, with Steve Bruce confirming that Joe Willock (toe) and captain Jamaal Lascelles (muscle) will join Callum Wilson (thigh) in missing the trip to Watford.

“Joe Willock’s was a complete fluke. He kicked the ground and damaged his toe. He’ll not make this week and it’ll be touch and go for next week as well. Jamaal Lascelles’ is a muscle injury. He tried yesterday but it was no good so it’ll be a couple of weeks.” – Steve Bruce

Martin Dubravka (foot), Jonjo Shelvey and Paul Dummett (both calf) remain out of action for the Magpies.

ARSENAL

Boss Mikel Arteta was delighted to report a fully available squad ahead of Sunday’s north London Derby.

“Hopefully everyone is available, so good news. We have one more session before the game, but in general everyone is feeling good.”  – Mikel Arteta

ASTON VILLA

The 21-minute cameo of Leon Bailey last Saturday brought a goal, an assist, a yellow card and an injury. Dean Smith believes his thigh problem will keep the winger out until after the next international break.

Smith will also be without loanee Axel Tuanzebe against his parent club Man United, hinting at a change in tactics.

“He will be a big loss, so we have to decide if we go to a back four or stick with a five.” – Dean Smith

Also out are Morgan Sanson (hamstring), Trezeguet (knee) and Keinan Davis (knock), whilst Emi Buendia and John McGinn should be ready to play.

CRYSTAL PALACE

Patrick Vieira announced the return of Jeffrey Schlupp from a thigh issue but Eberechi Eze (Achilles) and Nathan Ferguson (Achilles) remain out.

LEICESTER CITY

With Wesley Fofana (leg) out for the long-term, Brendan Rodgers was delighted to have Jonny Evans play the midweek Carabao Cup match at Millwall.

“He’s recovering after the game and was a little sore, like most of the players on the second day, but it’s good news for us, he’s come through it. That was his first 90 minutes since earlier in the year. It’s just managing that process and seeing how the foot reacts. We’ll find out later on where he’s at.” – Brendan Rodgers on Jonny Evans

Full-back James Justin is “a number of weeks away” from returning after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury in February.

NORWICH CITY

Christoph Zimmermann (ankle), Przemyslaw Placheta (match fitness), Todd Cantwell (personal reasons) and Sam Byram (thigh) are unavailable for the Canaries’ trip to Everton.

“(Todd) Cantwell is out due to personal reasons and there’s a question mark behind (Milot) Rashica after the cup game.”

Daniel Farke

Milot Rashica and Josh Sargent are minor doubts, meanwhile.

SOUTHAMPTON

Just as Theo Walcott (knock) and Stuart Armstrong (calf) edge nearer to first-team inclusion, manager Ralph Hasenhuttl received a defensive blow with an injury to Jack Stephens.

“We have now with Jack Stephens a player who is long out, 10 to 12 weeks maybe, so we need every centre-back. A long-term injury is always a blow to us. The tendon on the knee is disrupted, so it’s a tendon injury. It takes, I don’t know how long, but it will take time.” – Ralph Hasenhuttl

Walcott is back in training but this game may come too soon, while Armstrong is a little behind the former Everton winger.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

There wasn’t much to report on the team news front from Nuno Espirito Santo, apart from the Spurs boss confirming that Steven Bergwijn (ankle) and Ryan Sessegnon (knock) cannot play. However, he sounded optimistic that Lucas Moura will return from the minor issue which kept him out of last Sunday’s defeat to Chelsea.

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS

Bruno Lage states that left-back Rayan Ait Nouri will miss the clash with Southampton because of a head injury from midweek.

“With regards to Rayan, he needs to follow the concussion protocol, which means he will also be out for seven days.” – Bruno Lage

Yerson Mosquera has picked up a muscular injury that could see him miss the next two months, adding to the longer injuries to Pedro Neto and Jonny Castro (both knee).

FPLMarc Newcastle fan that spends far too much time thinking about FPL.

500 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Fantasyamateur
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez
    Livramento - Trent - Shaw
    Salah - Torres - Greenwood - Benrahma
    Antonio - Ronaldo - Bamford

    Bench: Veltman, Brownhill, Tsimikas.

    -4 to get Sarr and Jimenez for Torres and Bamford? Sets up Tsimikas to Rudiger/James the GW after.. Or is 1FT enough, and then play Veltman?

  2. john25
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Repost

    Hey guys, how nailed on is Duffy long term? Does Webster take his place when he returns?

    Cheers

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Dunk is the only one nailed. The rest will play as long as they perform IMO.

  3. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Are we likely to have Scout Picks article tonight?

  4. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Newcastle threadbare and I only have Bachmann.
    Helpful article, Cheers!

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I raise you Sissoko

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        🙂

  5. Hy liverpool
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Brace yourself.. Norwich 1-0 against everton

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I would bet against that.

    2. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Liverpool fan spotted!

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Oh you have read my name!!!
        Sherlock innthe house

  6. King Huth
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    8m ITB 1 FT...

    Whos the best midfield (Not SARR BENRAHMA JOTA)

    A. Gray
    B. Traore
    C. Grelish/Torres
    D. Lookman/Barnes
    E. Trossard
    F. Saka

    Other??

    Thanks vm guys!

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Doucoure.

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Gallagher?

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Prefer zaha thou

    3. mattyb09
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Long term, Grealish. This week, Barnes.

  7. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thinking of getting Sarr in for Torres here and deal with Bamford next week, maybe he will be fit by then, who knows...
    Or would you take a hit here and bench Sissoko?

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Ayling
    Torres Salah Benrahma Raphinha Sissoko
    Ronaldo Antonio

    Steel Bamford Webster Tsimikas

    1. Fantasyamateur
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Same dilemma here. Leaning towards the hit. Opens up for Tsimikas to Rudiger/James next GW.

  8. PocketZola
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    toney to Antonio for -4? or wc?

    Current

    Sanchez
    Taa livra shaw
    Grealish salah benra raph
    Toney ronaldo ings

    Subs, tsk, brownhill, ayling

    1. mattyb09
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Take the hit. Enjoy the Antonio brace

  9. Legohair
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Toney to antonio

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

    2. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Si.

  10. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A Reguilon to Pereira
    B Jota to Sarr

    1. mattyb09
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A. Pereira 15 pointer incoming this GW

  11. Oldie99
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez
    Trent Shaw Digne
    Salah Raph, Torres Benny Greenwood
    Lukaku Jimi

    1FT, need to use it as WC is likely happening GW7,

    A. Raphinha to Sarr
    B. Ayling to Cresswell/Pereira
    C. Torres to Pogba
    D. Something else?

  12. OptimusBlack
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    How to improve my team with 2FT but 0 itb
    Sanchez
    Coady Livramento TAA (White Willimas)
    Salah Sarr Traoré Raphina* (Allan)
    Ronaldo Lukaku Antonio
    And should sell Raphina ?

    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Traore out for Gallacher or Gray.

  13. AC Yew
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    1 FT. 0.1 ITB. Would you change anything or roll FT?

    Sanchez
    Coufal Dias Shaw
    Raphinha Jota Bruno Salah Benrahma
    ASM Antonio (C)

    Foster Duffy Tsimikas Bamford

    1. mattyb09
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Roll transfer. Address Jota & Bamford next week.

  14. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is Raphinha ruled out?

    1. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No

  15. Bart82
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA-Livra-(Ayling)-Marcal-(Amartey)
    Salah-Benrahma-Sarr-Jota-Gilmour
    CR7-Lukaku (Archer) 1.9 ITB 0FT

    Jota, Archer to Antonio, Gray for -8 worth it?

  16. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Seriously, can someone tell me why Kovacic is not a good FPL pick?

    1. sumatera
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Lol
      Two goals less than a dozen assists in about 100 games

      1. The Polymath
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        How did he manage one goal and 3 assists in the last 5 games?

        1. Make United Great Again
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          If you think he’ll keep it up. Feel free to bring him in.

        2. mattyb09
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          GW1: Assist was due to a worldie from Chalobah
          GW4: Goal was gifted on a lazy backpass that he intercepted . Assist was a long ball from beyond midfield
          GW5: Assist was a tackle and pass to unthreatening area and awarded assist due to a worldie from Kante from a deflection

          1. The Polymath
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Thanks for the explanation.

    2. mattyb09
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      a) waste of a CHE spot
      b) never known for his attacking ability
      c) Would rather go to a 4.5 centrally-playing Douglas Luiz with their nice upcoming fixtures

    3. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Really? They built houses in the 1700’s with higher ceilings than him bruh

  17. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I’ll be your driver today

    ARMSTRONG WAGON

    All aboard!

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'll wait for the next bus if you dont mind

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        You’re within your rights to do so but don’t complain when we get their quicker

    2. mattyb09
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Come back to pick me up on 16-Oct please

  18. Johnny too hotty
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Any fellow wildcarders this week?
    Let’s see the squads

    1. sumatera
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Show yours lol

      1. Johnny too hotty
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I’m too embarrassed. I need help tbh.

        Sanchez
        Trent alonso livramento Duffy
        Salah Bruno gray raphina
        Lukaka Antonio

        Steele white gilmour Scarlett

    2. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Show us the too hotty squad!

  19. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    King or Dennis for 2 week punt?

  20. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Raphinha seen at team hotel so reckon plays so I am going Torres to sarr?

  21. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA - R. James - Marçal - Livramento
    Salah - Jota - Raphinha - Gray
    Ronaldo - Lukaku

    (Steele - White - McArthur - Scarlett) - 0.1 ITB - 1 FT

    A) Save FT and Jota + Marcal -> Sarr + Rüdiger/Dias next week for 2FT
    B) Raphinha -> Sarr / Benrahma for 1 FT

    Cheers!

    1. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Confident of starting James? Not scared of a cameo?

  22. Johnny too hotty
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I think I’m the only person without RONALDO

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Only owned by 45% or so yet. You're in the majority.

    2. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I am as well.
      No problem at all

    3. AC Yew
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I dont have him. Not planning to own before GW14

  23. Peter Ouch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Where can I find the differences between 10k
    100k
    200k etc

    Looked up on livefpl but didn't find anything

    1. HattyMachine
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      It’s on live FPL but you must scroll rite to base of page

  24. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    What to do? Got good bench cover in Livramento and White.

    A. Torres to Sarr
    B. Raphinha to Sarr
    C. Save transfer

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      C

    2. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

    3. JoeSoap
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

    4. AC Yew
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      C

  25. artvandelay316
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    On WC. Have TAA, Rudiger, VVD, Livra. Final slot options:
    A) Alonso
    B) Shaw

    Which to choose?

  26. Hy liverpool
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    https://mobile.twitter.com/rugbyleaguelady/status/1441451584576233475

    Raphinha climbing double tree, looks fit. Lol

    I would wait for any leaked news before getting sarr last weel points.

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Hobbling, might need Christensen off the bench after all!

  27. JoeSoap
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Any preference with Raphina/Ayling/Bissouma all a doubt?

    A. Bissouma>Sarr (who would you bench)
    B. Tsim or Ayling>Semedo/Livramento/Other
    C. Save (1.9 to spend)

    Sanchez
    Shaw, Coufal, TAA
    Salah, Bruno, Benrahma, Raphina
    Jimmy, Ronaldo, Antonio
    Foster, Bissouma, Ayling, Tsim

  28. kysersosa
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Best 1st sub ..
    A) Toney
    B) White
    C) Gilmour

    TIA

  29. Manani
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    save FT?

    Sanchez
    Digne Coufal TAA
    Salah Jota Sarr Benrahm Raphinna
    Lukaku Antonio

    (Livermento White)

  30. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is anyone captaining Antonio?

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Nope

      VIVA RONALDOOOOOO

    2. Pinturicchio10
        2 years, 6 months ago

        50/50. Can't think of any reason to not pick him but the same can be said for Ronaldo.

      • THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yes_ He needs to pay for the -4 I made to bring him in along side Fornals.

      • AC Yew
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I am!