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FPL team news: Predicted line-ups and Gameweek 22 injury updates

We’ve got the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) team news information in our second press conference summary ahead of Double Gameweek 22.

Many top-flight managers faced the media on Friday and you catch the headline updates from Thursday’s pressers – featuring Brighton and Hove Albion, Crystal Palace, Leicester City and Watford via this link here.

For much more detailed information, check out our Predicted Line-ups page (which is being refreshed on Friday evening) and Injuries and Bans feed.

Az and Neale’s video round-up is below, meanwhile:

And for other help and advice, from our weekly Scout Picks to team reveals, head to our complete Gameweek 22 guide here.

MANCHESTER UNITED

Late worries about Cristiano Ronaldo‘s availability for this Double Gameweek were calmed by Ralf Rangnick, who believes both he and Harry Maguire (rib) should be fit to face Aston Villa.

“Cristiano [Ronaldo] trained yesterday, Harry [Maguire] the day before. We have to wait for the final training session this afternoon but as it seems right now they should be available.”

There are also doubts over Jadon Sancho (hamstring) and Phil Jones (calf), whilst we know that both Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay are suspended for one match. Eric Bailly is representing Ivory Coast at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) and Paul Pogba (thigh) remains injured.

LIVERPOOL

The main absentees are Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Naby Keita being on international duty at AFCON. Speaking after Thursday night’s EFL Cup semi-final first-leg, Jurgen Klopp mentioned knocks for Andrew Robertson, Virgil van Dijk and James Milner but nothing that particularly concerns him.

“As far as I know, no real injuries. Robbo [Robertson], Virg [van Dijk], Milly [Milner] got knocks but last night, directly after the game – the medical department told me all will be fine but there’s a night between then and now, so will see that. But no injuries, so far. It means the same squad available like for the game last night.”

Divock Origi (knee), Thiago (hip), Nathaniel Phillips (cheekbone) and Harvey Elliott (ankle) are still injured.

CHELSEA

Not much to report from Thomas Tuchel, with the known injuries of Reece James (hamstring) and Ben Chilwell (knee) joined by Edouard Mendy representing Senegal at AFCON. Their defensive injuries continue further with Trevoh Chalobah (hamstring) and Andreas Christensen (Covid) unavailable.

“No [fresh] news which is good news. Trevoh [Chalobah] will be out, James out, Chilwell out. We have one positive test with Christensen.” – Thomas Tuchel

MANCHESTER CITY

With Phil Foden and Oleksandr Zinchenko recent victims of Covid who may return at the weekend, Pep Guardiola has revealed that some more positive tests have come in. Elsewhere Riyad Mahrez is at AFCON and John Stones has a knock.

“Some people are coming [back], some people are positive again. When you test once, twice negative you can come back, otherwise, you stay at home and isolate. We have some new cases, yeah.” – Pep Guardiola

ARSENAL

Four of Mikel Arteta’s men are away on international duty – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Thomas Partey, Mohamed Elneny and Nicolas Pepe – plus there also doubts over attacking talents Bukayo Saka (fatigue), Emile Smith Rowe (groin) and Martin Odegaard (Covid).

Granit Xhaka is suspended, whilst Sead Kolasinac (thigh) will not play. There is further uncertainty over Takehiro Tomiyasu (calf), Calum Chambers (knock) and Cedric (knock).

“We had concerns already before the [Liverpool] match, and after, we had more issues. We haven’t been able to assess the squad yet because we couldn’t fly last night. We just arrived to the training ground and all the boys are being looked at. So we don’t know.” – Mikel Arteta

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

The muscle injury to Son Heung-min was a huge blow to many FPL managers who had recently invested in the South Korean star. Ruled out until after the late January international break, it has also been revealed that Eric Dier is out of the North London derby with “a little muscular problem”. Elsewhere, Steven Bergwijn (calf) and Sergio Reguilon (muscle) could play but Cristiano Romero (hamstring) still won’t.

ASTON VILLA

Steven Gerrard has confirmed that new signings Lucas Digne and Philippe Coutinho are both available for selection ahead of the game with Manchester United. John McGinn is suspended and both Bertrand Traore and Trezeguet are at AFCON.

There are no fresh injury concerns, just the same problems for Leon Bailey (muscle) and Marvelous Nakamba (knee).

NEWCASTLE UNITED

Chris Wood will likely make his debut for Newcastle in the huge clash with Watford. His transfer from Burnley was prioritised once Callum Wilson (calf) was ruled out for eight weeks, joining Isaac Hayden (knee), Federico Fernandez (thigh) and Jamal Lewis (hamstring) on the injury list. Paul Dummett has been out for a while so is short of match fitness, while the suspended Javier Manquillo will be replaced by new signing Kieran Trippier.

Karl Darlow and Ciaran Clark may still be out due to Covid, although goalkeeper Martin Dubravka should be fine after hurting his toe in last weekend’s FA Cup defeat to Cambridge United.

WEST HAM UNITED

Aaron Cresswell made his return to the Hammers’ line-up for their midweek clean sheet against Norwich City. David Moyes is hoping to get one of Tomáš Souček (illness) or Mark Noble (knee) back for Sunday but he will be without Said Benrahma, who is playing for Algeria.

Angelo Ogbonna (knee) remains sidelined but center-back partner Kurt Zouma (hamstring) has resumed training.

“When you play Sunday-Wednesday-Sunday you’re always liable to pick up injuries. We have one or two knocks that we need to assess. Kurt (Zouma) is on his way back and has started training.” – David Moyes

EVERTON

Andros Townsend returned from a foot injury to score the winner in last weekend’s FA Cup win over Hull City. Rafael Benitez stated that the only player absent because of injury is Tom Davies, with winger Alex Iwobi at AFCON. That means that Richarlison (calf), Yerry Mina (calf), Jarrad Branthwaite (hamstring) and Fabian Delph (illness) are all playable options, as all were seen taking part in training sessions with their teammates.

“At the moment, not available [because of] injury is just Tom Davies. Everybody was on the pitch yesterday or they were training. At the moment they are fine. It’s up to us to decide who can be available for this game.” – Rafael Benitez

New loanee Anwar El-Ghazi is eligible.

LEEDS UNITED

The trip to West Ham could see returns for Patrick Bamford (hip), Rodrigo (calf) and Pascal Struijk (ankle).

“It’s probable that Pascal [Struijk], Rodrigo and Bamford are options to return.” – Marcelo Bielsa

However, duo Diego Llorente and Tyler Roberts are suspended and there are still injuries for Kalvin Phillips (hamstring), Joe Gelhardt (ankle), Liam Cooper (hamstring), Jamie Shackleton (achilles) and Charlie Cresswell (shoulder).

There was no mention of Junior Firpo and the head injury which forced him off in their FA Cup match.

SOUTHAMPTON

Tino Livramento is still out with a knee problem, with a decision to be made on whether surgery is needed. Fellow right-backs Yan Valery (back from suspension) and Kyle Walker-Peters (Covid) are available for the trip to Wolves, but Covid rules out Theo Walcott and Mohamed Elyounoussi. Alongside this, Will Smallbone has a calf injury and Moussa Djenepo is away at AFCON.

“Tino [Livramento] and Will [Smallbone] are still out with injuries. We have Moi Elyounoussi and Theo Walcott out with Covid still. Kyle [Walker-Peters] is back from Covid, Thierry Small is back from Covid.” – Ralph Hasenhuttl

BRENTFORD

Thomas Frank says that Sergi Canos (hamstring) and Rico Henry (hamstring) should be available for the Liverpool game on Sunday. Canos took part in training today but Henry will have to be assessed to see if he is fit enough to start or not.

Frank Onyeka is representing Nigeria on international duty, with the likes of David Raya (knee), Mathias ‘Zanka’ Jorgensen (hamstring), Charlie Goode (hamstring) and Joshua Dasilva (hip) injured. Dominic Thompson (ankle) might play.

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS

Bruno Lage reports no new injury news and confirms that he has the same players available from Wolves’ last game, except for AFCON player Romain Saiss. That means Hwang Hee-chan (hamstring), Willy Boly (calf), Pedro Neto (knee), Jonny (knee) and Yerson Mosquera (thigh) are out.

NORWICH CITY

Todd Cantwell returns from illness in time to face Everton but Dean Smith has confirmed that Christoph Zimmermann (ankle), Mathias Normann (pelvic), Lukas Rupp (hamstring) and Andrew Omobamidele (back) remain injured. Billy Gilmour has sprained his ankle and will be out for three to four weeks.

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1,017 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Mane Mane Mane
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Am I stupid to captain TAA over King (potentially one game) and Ronaldo (potentially injured)?

    1. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Nope. Playing it safe this weekend might very well be the best way to go

    2. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Ronaldo isn’t injured so yes it’s mad

  2. Ninjaa
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Arsenal sent official request for game to be postponed this weekend

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

      It’ll get ignored

      1. baines is god
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        how confident are you?

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

          Last 20 years of decisions against arsenal by officials

      2. Camino Aleatorio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Why? Seems their case is better than Burnley's.

      3. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Why?

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

    A) Broja > Dennis
    B) Son + Antonio > Moura + Ronaldo

    Dgea
    TAA, Cancelo, Emerson, Lamptey
    Jota, Bowen, Gray, Son*
    Antonio, King

    Foster, Dalot, Broja, Salah

  4. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    What’s the latest on Antonio? Is he injured?

    1. pekson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      "I don’t know at this points both have had knocks. Dawson has been playing with his for a while now. Antonio picked his up in the game. A mate decision will be made, Moyes doesn’t even know yet"

      from twitter exWHUemployee

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      No. Just poor.

      1. FPLWHU
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah top scoring striker this season….rubbish, utter rubbish.

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

    Should i still captain Kane or go for Fernandes/King instead with risk of NLD postponement?

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn’t captain Kane

    2. Vjm6891
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I think you have to be prepared for it to be called off. SOme games have been cancelled with a few hours before the game.

      King potentially may only have 1 game too.

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

    exWHUemployee on twitter:

    I don’t know at this points both have had knocks. Dawson has been playing with his for a while now. Antonio picked his up in the game. A mate decision will be made, Moyes doesn’t even know yet

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      time to free hit

      1. FredrikH
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Ha

  7. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    A) Maddi (TOT)
    B) Gallagher (bha)

  8. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Best United defender?

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Best thing to eat from a skip ?

      1. Ha.
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Varane?

  9. Vjm6891
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Dennis or King

    Dennis seems to be better, but coming back from injury. King is due some goals surely? haha

  10. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Recon Dennis (c) too risky as Watford may have only 1 game?

    1. drughi
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Who to C then?!?

      1. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Ronaldo

  11. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Arsenal really pushing it now. Can't see the game going ahead or us knowing pre-deadline.

    PL messed up so badly allowing injuries & AFCON add up for postponements..

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      PL board meeting tomorrow for this...

      Work event tonight so no early decision.

  12. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Page Unavailable (c)

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      503 error (vc)

  13. Denis Tueart on the wing
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Will Bruno start?

  14. JollyGoodYellows
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is this worth a late FH?

    DDG Sanchez
    TAA Cancelo Regulion Dalot Lowton
    Salah Son Jota Bowen Gray
    King Antonio Broja

    1. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      No way

    2. Return of the FF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Bench 2 please:

      A. Gundog
      B. Watkins
      C. Raphina
      D. Bilva

  15. Ohh1454
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Many going Dennis captain or is King/Ronaldo a better shout ?

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Going Dennis. Fingers crossed Burnley recover

  16. Jolly Good
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    a) Play Gray (vs Nor)
    Or
    b) get Bruno for -4

    1. Return of the FF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A

  17. JoeSoap
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Worth taking a hot to have a stronger bench? If yes, any suggestions. Any defender likely to get me my four points back.

    Bench - Livra, Luiz, Johnson

    Have Alonso, Cancelo & TAA (money no issue)

  18. Muscout
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is there any doubt for Spurs Arsenal game?

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

    2. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yes haha

    3. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      My mate says Arsenal have just put an application in

      1. NorCal Villan
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Arsenal pass out at 31 Flavors last night. I guess it's pretty serious.

  19. Silecro
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Captain

    A) Dennis
    B) Bowen

    1. Heisenberg W. W.
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      a

  20. Baps hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Antonio to C Dennis is the sound move now? (Have Kane and DCL)

    Sorry, please help, I am usually here far too much, but I bought a life... For a moment, and now I am lacking the news.

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Watford a risk for sgw?!? Wtf is happening. Where are hot topics? Last info to get in 3 minutes?!?

    2. pekson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      personally im not selling antonio. Although depends who are your other captain options I guess

  21. Reggie Nainggolan
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Bottomed

    A) Rudigar and Trossard
    B) Cucurella and Mount

  22. Saintjack01
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Please help

    A) Robertson for James
    B) maupay or wood for Toney
    C) trossard for Maddison

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      a

  23. JoeSoap
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Gray

  24. School of Poch
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    GTG or anything worth a hit?

    DDG
    TAA Cancelo Reg White
    Jota Bowen Gray
    (c)Ron Antonio Dennis

    Bachmann *Son *Liv *McArthur

    0FT 2.1ITB all chips

  25. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Somehow I’m going to end up on Bruno(C)! Did not expect that

    1. Forgetmeknot
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Haha I just thought the exact same

  26. tim
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Dalot or Antonio/Cancelo?

    Cheers!

    1. cigan
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Cancelo > Antonio > Dalot

  27. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Kane captainer, keeping it on him or switching???

  28. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Brentford are going through a tough spell, so expect high amount of covid cases for midweek

  29. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Play one:

    A) Maddi (TOT)
    B) Gallagher (bha)

  30. SadisticZeus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    "The Premier League has received a postponement request from Arsenal relating to their away match against Tottenham Hotspur, due to be played at 16.30 GMT on Sunday 16 January.

    The Premier League Board will meet tomorrow to review the application and inform both clubs and their fans of its decision."
    (https://www.premierleague.com/news/2447739)