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FPL Gameweek 36 team news, injury latest and predicted line-ups: Friday updates

We’ve got all the key team news and injury updates from all the Premier League pre-match press conferences ahead of Double Gameweek 36.

It’s a big round, containing 16 matches, 12 teams playing twice and no blanks. Five managers spoke to the media on Thursday – those of Brighton and Hove Albion, Burnley, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and Watford – and you can read all the headline news from those pressers via this link here.

For much more detailed information, check out our Predicted Line-ups page and Injuries and Bans feed.

GAMEWEEK 36 TEAM NEWS – FRIDAY

ARSENAL

Owners of centre-back Ben White are no closer to finding out whether he’ll participate against Leeds United, having missed last weekend’s win because of a hamstring issue. Out for the final weeks are Kieran Tierney (knee) and Thomas Partey (thigh).

“Ben White is still in contention, he needs to train tomorrow to make sure that he is available to play. For the rest, no news, everybody should be OK and ready to play.” – Mikel Arteta

MANCHESTER CITY

Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Kevin De Bruyne‘s withdrawal on Wednesday night was tactical, rather than injury-related. He’s waiting for news on Kyle Walker (ankle) and John Stones (muscle) but Aymeric Laporte (cramp) should be fine.

CHELSEA

Saturday comes too soon for N’Golo Kante (knock) and Jorginho (knock), alongside long-term absentees Callum Hudson-Odoi (achilles) and Ben Chilwell (knee). Illness ruled Andreas Christensen and Ross Barkley out of Sunday’s defeat to Everton but could make the squad this time.

“For N’Golo [Kante], it comes a little bit too early, the match. Jorgi is out as well. Callum [Hudson-Odoi] is still out, Ben Chilwell is still out. That’s pretty much it, the rest is available.” – Thomas Tuchel

MANCHESTER UNITED

Harry Maguire (knee) is set to return from a three-game absence for the Red Devils’ trip to Brighton. Meanwhile, there are doubts over Eric Bailly (back) and Aaron Wan-Bissaka (knock), whilst Marcus Rashford has been ruled out because of bronchitis.

Also missing is Jadon Sancho (tonsilitis), Luke Shaw (leg) and Paul Pogba (calf).

“Harry [Maguire] is back in training. He trained the whole week, since the [first] or the second day after the Brentford game. So, he will be available for tomorrow and be part of the group.” – Ralf Rangnick

LIVERPOOL

Jurgen Klopp has an almost fully-fit squad for Liverpool’s Double Gameweek matches against Tottenham Hotspur (H) and Aston Villa (a). It’s just Roberto Firmino (foot) causing a headache.

“He’s back in training, so now we have to make a decision about that. The foot thing didn’t let him do a lot, we had to let it settle. Now we have to make sure he has a few proper sessions. It might be possible that it makes more sense to train through the weekend, a big step closer for Tuesday, for example.”

EVERTON

Richarlison was withdrawn with cramp during the latter stages of the win over Chelsea. Additionally, Frank Lampard believes that the Brazilian forward’s recent ankle strain is still manageable. Donny van de Beek (groin), Andre Gomes (groin), Ben Godfrey (thigh), Andros Townsend (knee) and Nathan Patterson (ankle) remain injured.

“Richarlison is a bit sore from the ankle he twisted at Liverpool, that’s been around since then, but hopefully he will be fine. We’ve had a pretty good week, a bit of recovery time for the lads. A couple of little niggles but hopefully we’ll be the same as we were.”

LEICESTER CITY

Wilfred Ndidi and Ryan Bertrand both have knee injuries but Jamie Vardy played all 90 minutes of the defeat to Roma, as he regains match fitness.

ASTON VILLA

Popular cheap midfielder Jacob Ramsey is “a big doubt” for Saturday’s trip to Burnley. According to Steven Gerrard, this is one of several issues that have developed over the week. Leon Bailey was taken off early against Norwich City last week with an ankle problem, whilst Kortney Hause (abdominal) remains unavailable.

“[We’ve had] a few disappointing situations that we’re going to have to deal with in the next 24 hours. Leon Bailey won’t make the game. He left the pitch last week and unfortunately this game will come too soon. We had an issue in training with young Jacob Ramsey as well, so we’re analysing his situation and he’s a big doubt as we stand.”

However, Morgan Sanson (knock) is back in training and will return to the matchday squad.

NEWCASTLE UNITED

An unexpected boost was revealed in this week’s training pictures, showing both Callum Wilson (calf) and Kieran Tripper (foot) back with the first team. There’s even “a good chance” that Wilson makes the squad at Manchester City, with Trippier slightly further behind in his recovery.

Elsewhere, Ryan Fraser (hamstring) likely won’t be risked again this season and there’s uncertainty over Fabian Schar (foot).

“We hope he’ll be back available but he’s not trained yet. He got a knock on the top of his foot so went for a scan after the Liverpool game because it was swollen. Fortunately, there was no fracture.” – Eddie Howe on Fabian Schar

LEEDS UNITED

Jesse Marsch has given an update on the broken leg suffered by Stuart Dallas during the 4-0 defeat to Man City.

“He had a successful [but long] surgery [around] five and a half hours. The outcome was very positive and they say it will be a long, but a full recovery.”

He remains “cautiously optimistic” that Patrick Bamford will return imminently, with Tyler Roberts (hamstring), Adam Forshaw (knee) and Crysencio Summerville (ankle) “heading in the right direction”.

Liam Cooper (knee) and Diego Llorente (knock) are back in training.

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS

Speaking on behalf of Bruno Lage was Tony Roberts, as the head coach has caught COVID. Roberts confirmed that Nelson Semedo (hamstring) and Max Kilman (knee) are out for the season. Midfielder Daniel Podence (foot) will be assessed.

WEST HAM UNITED

The Hammers have a quick turnaround from Thursday night’s defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt but David Moyes has acknowledged that his side need to win games in order to have another European adventure next season. Craig Dawson returns from suspension, with Angelo Ogbonna (knee) the only known injury.

“I think we’re okay. There are a couple of niggles, but overall everybody’s okay.”

BRENTFORD

Thomas Frank says that Ethan Pinnock (hamstring) and Sergi Canos (hamstring) aren’t quite ready to return for Brentford against Southampton tomorrow. Regarding the others, both Zanka (thigh) and Frank Onyeka (ankle) are likely done for the season, although Saman Ghoddos (ankle) could appear.

CRYSTAL PALACE

Almost nothing to worry about for Patrick Vieira, with just Nathan Ferguson (hamstring) ruled out for this weekend.

“Everybody trained this week and the only one [out] is Nathan Ferguson who is following his individual training on the field. Hopefully, he’ll train with the group before the end of the season.”

NORWICH CITY

The season is over for Josh Sargent (ankle) and Kenny McLean (foot), joining Adam Idah (knee), Ozan Kabak (hamstring) and Andrew Omobamidele (back) on the sidelines. Sargent made a brief return last week but subsequently suffered a recurrence.

Dean Smith has also ruled Christoph Zimmermann (groin) out of the Canaries’ Double Gameweek.

“Kenny [McLean] and Josh [Sargent] are out for the rest of the season. Like Andrew [Omodambiele] and Adam [Idah], they will work to get ready for pre-season. Zimmermann is still out with a groin problem.”

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883 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Fuddled FC
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Which one scores most this dgw?

    a) Matip
    b) Laporte
    c) another < £6m?

    1. Feed tha Sheep
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

  2. TopBinFC
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Lampard: "Richarlison has got a bit of a sore ankle from the ankle he twisted at Liverpool, that's been around since then, but hopefully he will be fine.

    Think I'll avoid

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      The last game he played was against Chelsea not Liverpool haha

      He's fine. Just managing the knock.

      1. TopBinFC
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      He will be fine isn't enough yeah!!

      1. TopBinFC
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Where did he say he will be fine, I'm reading hopefully

    3. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      seems like they have been resting him all week.

    4. Sharkytect
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      This same quote has reassured me that he will play!

  3. Cheeto__Bandito
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    This week only -

    A) Luis Diaz, James, Ederson

    B) Son, Gordon, Schmeichel

    Seems very close to me... any thoughts ?

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B - Diaz and James mayb score more but less certainty on gametime and Son on fire

    2. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B should get more minutes.

  4. Biggsy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Broja to another striker for £5.9m (-4) on a BB worth it?

    If so, other than Dennis, who?

    No Nketiah as maxed out on Arsenal.

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Pukki

      1. Biggsy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Needs a further hit to afford unfortunately - might have done if White out but seems like he's in contention

    2. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Lose an Arsenal and get Nketiah. Probably worth hit if you need to play this forward

      1. Biggsy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Was going to lose White for him, but it becomes a -8.
        Would you do -8 for Nketiah and a £4.8m defender? Feels like it wouldn't pay off

        1. Obi Wan Elokobi
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          White might be rested for first game anyway. Holding had a good game so no need to rush back. I would ship White

          1. Biggsy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            For who? Max £4.8m. fancied Myko but priced out now. Guehi and accept the single maybe Spurs?

            1. Obi Wan Elokobi
              • 12 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Holgate. Save some itb?

  5. Ginkapo FPL
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Pickford
    Van Dijk, Cancelo, Rudiger, Mykolenko
    Salah (C), Mane, De Bruyne, Saka
    Jesus, Nketiah

    Gordon

    Lets go

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Looks good. Hope double Everton defence pays off but do like the Myko pick

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        It was that or Leicester and decided I trust Everton marginally more than them. Its the weakest point of the team so not putting too much expectation on them

        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I think i'd have preferred Mykolenko and Schmeichel but good luck!

    2. COLLIN QUANER
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Strong team

    3. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Actually I can get Pukki over Nketiah

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Do ittt

  6. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Which one would you prefer

    A) Schmeichel, Laporte , Nketiah

    Or

    B) Foster, 4.9 def (probably Mykolenko), Richarlison

    Thanks guys

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A probably safer, B could go well

  7. DavvaMC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Last question, opinions please.

    Really cant decide on the below.

    A. Mahrez and Nketiah (gives me Broja on the bench)
    B. Foden and Nketiah (gives me Pukki on the bench)

    Thanks

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Go Mahrez. Bench unlikely to matter anymore. Especially if you intend to FH37.

    2. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

  8. cruzex
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Lacazette is back?

    1. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      He was gone?

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      He’s never been away

  9. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Hmmm I vaguely recall Rich carrying an injury into a game last season and lasting about 10 minutes, this sore ankle is a concern....

    1. COLLIN QUANER
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Definitely avoiding. Glad I didn't make the transfer pre-press conference

      1. No Kane No Gain
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        He got 8 points against Chelsea with this knock..

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      He played 80 mins vs Chelsea with this knock. I reckon he's completely fine.

    3. Jock Grealish
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      lamps said it's a niggle. nothing more.

    4. TopBinFC
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yeah think I'll avoid, a knock or niggle going into DGW is never good, may not play second game.

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        They need him. Their hopes of avoiding relegation lay firmly on his shoulders.

  10. Andrew
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Holgate nailed?

    1. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yeah should be.

    2. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Godfrey still out.

  11. No Professionals
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    what do we think of Mahrez as a pick

    A) Schmeichel and Foden
    B) Ramsdale and Mahrez

    1. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

    2. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      i like it, i am doing it

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

      Don't rate Schmeichel. Leicester defense is awful especially from set pieces.

    4. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

  12. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    A) Kane Mount
    Or
    B) Richarlison Son -4

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Wouldn't sell Mount. So A.

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

  13. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Do you think Ben White will play both games ?

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Sounds like even Arteta doesn’t know

    2. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Probably not

    3. OptimusBlack
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      No

    4. Jock Grealish
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      no

  14. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Broja and havertz to jesus and gordon/maddison for -4?

  15. 1-1 at Newcastle
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Schmiechel
    Alonso Laporte Cancelo TAA Matip
    Foden Salah Son Saka
    Nketiah

    Foster Watkins Gordon Pukki

    I'm BBing this week with a FT.

    Is Watkins > Richarlison worth it for free? Can't afford to do Pukki instead.

  16. Peps Pups
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Ramsey to Gordon for a hit worth it, considering latest presser?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes

    2. Sun God Nika
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      im doing same i think

  17. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    1. White to Matip

    or

    2. Greenwood to Nketiah

    ?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      2 if white is fine

      1. Jock Grealish
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        you won't know until after deadline

    2. OptimusBlack
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Both ?

      1. Jebiga
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        dont have money for both unfortunately :/

    3. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

  18. Garth Marenghi
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Alonso or Harvey Barnes for the rest of the season?

    1. manu4life99
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Alonso

  19. Sun God Nika
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Ramsdale - James - Ramsey >>> Schmeichel - Dias - Gordon?

    A. Yay
    B. Nay

    Team currently is

    Ramsdale
    Taa Cancelo Alonso James
    Barnes Mount Saka Salah
    Toney Kane

    Dubruvka - Ramsey Doherty Gerdhadt

    1. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Meh, bit lateral

      1. Sun God Nika
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        any suggestions then ?

        1. Garth Marenghi
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Just Ramsey to Gordon

    2. manu4life99
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      What's the pts hit?

      1. Sun God Nika
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        just a minus 4

        1. manu4life99
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Yes worth it imo

  20. BlzE_94
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    GTG?

    Foster
    TAA Robertson Cancelo James
    Salah Son Mount Saka
    Richarlison Nketiah

    Guaita KDH White Weghorst

    1. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Gtg

    2. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Are you confident in Richarlison playing both after the "niggle" reported in the presser?

      1. Silecro
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I'm confident he plays all four in next 2 gameweeks

        1. No Kane No Gain
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Im confident he plays 5 in next 3 gameweeks

  21. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Any further update on White? Did he train? Really need him.
    Cheers

    1. Jock Grealish
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      look up and see scout tweets

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Read Scout tweets- is a doubt

  22. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    20k rank chasing top 10k with BB/FH chips to go

    GW36/38 only (FH37)

    A) Foden Robbo Kane
    B) Mahrez Matip Kane (-4)
    C) Richarlison KDB Robbo (-4)
    D) Jesus Son Robbo (-4)

    1. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Someone said robbo doesn’t play both games, so B

  23. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Have 2ft, almost sure I wont take a hit since rather happy with team.
    A) James and Havertz to Laporte and Foden (the dull option but maybe sensible)
    B) Kane and Havertz to Richarlison and KDB (high upside, high risk, Kane has tough games though)
    C) Kane and Havertz to Richarlison and Son
    Will FH37 and maybe end season with KDB->Son
    Main rival in minileague has Son( Im only 7 points ahead) but I think I have better team overall so option C to getting Son is to match him.

    1. RomeluAndJuliet
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

  24. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    A) Kane Diaz TAA
    B) Salah Fofana Richarlison

    For the rest of the season. No chips left.

    1. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Salah needed

    2. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Chasing?

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Yes but not a lot.

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          The big thing is trust your gut knowing Salah will be pivotal. Either way it can win for you.

    3. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

    4. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Wow, thats tough.......I would go A if chasing.

  25. rnrd
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Chelsea fans, Kanté, Joginho and CHO out, might this have an influence on the defenders line up? (Alonso / Reece in particular)

  26. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    So sterling to kdb and havertz to gordon for -4?
    Or stick to sterling?

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I would make move now we know KDB was subbed for tactical reasons on Wednesday

      1. Jock Grealish
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Was clearly tactical

  27. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Nacho or Nketia? I have a feeling about Nacho even though the lesser pick maybe.

  28. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Rashford has a sore throat and will miss the game lol

  29. artvandelay316
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    With there being some doubt over Richarlison after a "niggle" being reported, better to have Jesus? Or is he no more certain, given Pep Roulette?

    1. Jock Grealish
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Jesus could easily be rotated

  30. RogDog_jimmy
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Latest FH

    Schmeichel
    Matip, Cancelo, Mina, Gabriel
    Salah, Jota, KDB, Foden, Son
    Pukki

    Fodder. 1.3itb.

    I’m not convinced on Richarlison - injury/Everton are crap or Nketiah - xmins also he’s young and inconsistent.

    Also keen to swerve on a couple of the “template” forwards (at least on here they are).

    Midfield can’t be better I don’t think.

    Defense > shame i can’t get Ron

    1. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Not Ron …

      Shame I can’t get to TAA, but can’t see a way.