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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.”

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

883 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Baps hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Bottomed:

    Ramsdale / Dubravka
    TAA, (C?) Cancelo, James, Alonso / Cash
    Son, Saka, Maddison, Coutinho, Kulu
    Kane, Broja, Gelhardt

    No chips left, 1 ft, 5.2 mitb

    1) Coutinho to KdB
    2) Maddison to KdB
    3) Kulu to KdB (-4, Broja to Greenwood)
    4) Kulu to Mahrez
    5) Kane to Richa and get Salah
    6) save

  2. gellinmagellan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    2 FT 0.1 ITB. Will use BB. What should I do here?

    Pope* Dub
    TAA James Alonso Cash Schar*
    Salah Saka Kulu Havertz Ramsey
    Kane Pukki Broja*

    Tempted to do Havertz + Kane > KDB + Richa but should have one of Son/Kane right? Open to taking hits, please help!

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

      Ramsey is doubt and injured

      1. gellinmagellan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Oh no

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

      Im also tempted by this, KDB seems to be fine, tactical subbed off last game. Richarlison might be doubt.

  3. -GK22-
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    GTG? Anything else worth an extra -4?

    Start Ramsey, bench or sell

    Ramsdale
    Robbo, James, TAA, Royal
    Salah (c), Maghreb, Saka, Kulu
    Kane, Nketiah

    Foster, Ramsey, Borja, Schar

  4. Drogba Legend
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    BB active. 20k OR. Thoughts on options below?

    Foster
    James - Cancelo - Laporte - Robbo
    Salah - Son - Maddison - Havertz - Saka
    Pukki

    Sa - Weg - Broja - Digne

    A) Weg + Broja > 2 DGW forwards to give me 15 DGW players
    B) Havertz + Broja > Foden and Nketiah
    C) Sa + Havertz + Weg + Broja > Schmeicel + Foden + Nketiah + J. Pedro (-8)
    D) Different combo of the four above
    E) Something else

    Cheers and good luck

    1. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Like B myself, who would be the two DGW forwards you get in A? Nketiah + ?

  5. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Ramsey out... BB cancelled

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

      never does anything anyways.

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I have White too, you think it's still worth BBing?

  6. Il Capitano
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Digne or Mykolenko for 36 + 37?

    1. Drogba Legend
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Digne for me.

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

      Digne going to last four games before another injury?

      1. Il Capitano
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Bit of a concern with him coming back sooner than expected

      2. Drogba Legend
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I just don't trust Everton haha. If you want the safe play go Myk for sure

        1. Drogba Legend
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Thoughts on my team above?

  7. jcr1997
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Free hit team - any improvements?

    Schmeichel
    Cancelo / Robertson / Alonson
    Martinelli / Mount / Mane / De Bruyne (c)
    Jesus / Richarlison / Nketiah

    Gunn / delph/ kelly/ tsimikas

    1. Jeremy Corbyn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I would not FH with that team

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

      Looks good. Some interesting differentials. If you are worried about Robertson rest maybe go VVD or Matip and see what you can do with the extra?

    3. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Can you afford Robbo > VVD/Matip, Martinelli > Saka? Think the consensus is Robbo sits out the Villa game.

    4. xHaTr
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      No Saka, Salah, Son, Kane, Trent = suicide for rank

      1. Drogba Legend
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        This. But maybe they need differentials for rank rising.

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

    Last moves to settle on. Which looks better for a BB?
    a. Broja & White
    b. Dennis & White -4
    c. Pukki & Tavares (or other def up to £4.3m) -8
    d. Nketiah & Dier/Guehi -8

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

      b with nketiah

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

        Can't do it - need to lose White (or Martinelli or Saka) to bring in Nketiah

  9. tjostolv
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Bench Boostin' - thoughts?

    Pope
    Robertson, Cancelo (C), White
    Coutinho, Saka, Gordon, Salah, Maddison
    Richarlison, Kane

    Bench: Foster, Mketiah, Coady, Coleman

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

      I'd not really want Coady or Pope but depends what it would cost to switch them out

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

      will White play both games ?

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

        I'm uncertain but if fit, i think so yes.
        Nailed on that team now and agree on Coady but now got a strong lineup for next DGW.

  10. xHaTr
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Bench Boost Active. Mount and Gelhardt to Gordon and Richarlison (-4):

    Alisson
    Trent Laporte Cancelo James
    Salah Son Saka Gordon
    Pukki Richarlison

    Foster Cash Nketiah KDH

  11. robith
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Here's one for you

    current BB team (QPR fan, so no Chelsea allowed)

    Schmeichel/Foster

    TAA/Cancelo/Tavares/Davies/Livra

    Salah/KDB/Saka/Kulu/KDH

    Nketiah/Kane/Pukki

    2 FTs, 0.1 ITB

    Really regretting choosing Kane over Son in my WC

    Is Kane, Kulu & Livra to Richarlison, Son & Amartey for -4 worth it? Any better ideas?

  12. GoonerGirl
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    I think this is where I am at right now, which do you think?

    A) White>Laporte Havertz>Gordon -4
    B) White>Mykolenko Havertz>Foden -4

    1. mcsteely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A looks good. Foden could easily be rotated and Gordon has more fixtures and will play them

      1. GoonerGirl
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Thank you, yeah I really want Laporte more than I want Foden and Gordon cold do well in his 2 games. Thanks.

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

      A

      1. GoonerGirl
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Thank you.

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

    Going to avoid Richarlison as known my luck his niggle will flare up in first game;

    What striker to get

    A. Watkins (nice double in 37 and nailed)
    B. Nketiah (will he play both with Laca back?)
    C. Pukki (one week punt)?

    If I go Pukki I will sell him for Watkins in 37.

  14. KanuLenoMeeMoCash
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Are Neale and Az doing a Team News vid this week?

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

    2ft, will FH37
    A) James and Havertz to Laporte and Foden
    B) Kane and Havertz to Richarlison and KDB

  16. mcsteely
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Any of these moves worth a hit to to improve a bench boost?

    Dewsbury-Hall to Gordon
    Watkins to Richarlison
    Coutinho to Kulu

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      KDH to Gordon

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

        I'm also having a same dilemma and not sure if Gordon is really worth -4 over KDH. He's not exactly putting up Saka or Foden numbers

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

          exactly what im thinking. Ok gordon is on corners but this gw im not sure if its worth...

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

            Yeah, I would fancy him much more if fixtures were ones from gw37

    2. Drogba Legend
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A or nothing

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

      Not for a hit

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

    Mahrez rather than Son if you're chasing?

    1. mcsteely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Its a big risk, I wouldn't. Son is ref hot atm

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

    White & Toney >
    Laporte or Dias & Nketiah
    Yaaay
    Nope

    1. JoeSoap
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Probably as White is a doubt

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

      Not sure if free, hit or two but think it works as a move

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

      Cheers

  19. JoeSoap
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Planned BB not going to plan.

    Would you recommend anything other than Ramsey/Doherty/Weg>Gordon/Cash/Dennis (-4)?

    Ramsdale
    Laporte, Trent, Cancelo
    Saka, Kulu, Salah, Ramsey (Inj)
    Kane, Weghorst (SGW), Toney (SGW)
    Foster, Raphina, White (Inj), Doherty (Inj)

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

      I think those moves are good. Maybe go Matip over Cash especially if you have a FH for 37

      1. JoeSoap
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Thanks. No FH left.

  20. Kaptenen
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Best

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

    Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Kevin De Bruyne's withdrawal on Wednesday was tactical, rather than injury-related.

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

      Captain KDB it is

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Good for you

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

          Thank you, much appreciated

      2. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        What if it's tactical to leave him out of one of these DGW games?

        Still stuck between Salah(C) and KDB(C)...

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

      Tactical being he was playing awfully I guess

      1. Shineonme
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        In fact he had a good game

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

    Current team :
    RAMS / SCHMCL
    TAA / ROBBO / JAMES / AMARTEY / SCHAR
    SALAH / SON / MADDERS / SAKA / RAMSEY
    WERNER / RICHARLISON / BROJA

    Too many options, my head might implode! Please choose one considering Bench Boosting and no FH for GW37 :-

    A) Schar, Broja & Ramsey > Holgate, Nketiah & Gordon (-4 and all 15 players double but no City)

    B) Schar, Broja & Werner > Cancelo, Nketiah & Gelhardt (-4, all double and one city cover)

    C) Schar & Werner > Cancelo & Nketiah (Broja, Ramsey, & Amartey bench but no hit)

    THANKS

    1. JoeSoap
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A as Ramsey is a doubt

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

        Would you be happy with no City cover at all?

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

  23. Kaptenen
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Best defender under 4.5mil?

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

      Guehi if not FH in 37 and happy with a single this week
      Emerson Royal
      Tavares
      Holgate maybe

      Slim pickings. Check this one out: https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2022/05/02/the-best-budget-fpl-goalkeepers-and-defenders-for-a-double-gameweek-36-bench-boost/

      1. Kaptenen
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Cheers!

  24. K4pril
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    2 FT 2 mil in bank
    Bb36

    Pickford/Schmeichel
    Taa, laporte, cancelo, Cash, Alonso
    Saka, KDB, countinho, Mount, Gordon
    Richarlison, Watkins, Werner

    As I am bb I need to have everyone playing 2 Matches.
    Chelsea worries me a bit with rotation risk.
    Would you do Werner to Nkeitha and Mount to Son?

  25. RedJive79
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    GTG?

    Schmeichel
    Cancelo / Robbo / Bavies / Cash
    Salah(C) / Saka / Mount / Son / KDB
    Watkins

  26. It Is I, Leclerc
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Afternoon all, for my FH back-line, is it wiser to play Ederson and Soyuncu over Schmeichel and Laporte/Dias to be sure of starts?

    A) Schmeichel, Alonso, TAA, Cancelo, Laporte/Dias
    B) Ederson, Alonso, TAA, Cancelo, Soyuncu

    Either Laporte or Dias may be replaced by Ake given the amount of games they've played recently and the exertions of the Real game

  27. Fuddled FC
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Thinking of doing
    Robertson & Ramsey >

    a) Laporte & Raphina
    b) Matip & Maddison
    c) Alonso & Barnes

    Which one do you like this week?

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

    If your chasing rank, is it wise to go completely without City defence or attack? Due to limited budget

    1. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      City assets like KDB and Jesus are perfect if chasing because they have relatively low ownership. So not, it's not wise to go without them if you want to make up ranks.

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

        I could do Werner to Jesus, but then leaves no me with no possibilty for City defence and a poor bench for BB. So i guess, would you rather go Jesus or Cancelo?

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

      More chance of double CSs than your City attacker hauling, so I would go without attacker.

  29. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    I have a bench of:

    Forster(bre) JWP(bre) White(LEE tot) Ramsey(bur LIV)

    Is it worth benchboosting or no?

    1. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      It's either this week or next, look at your bench from next week, compare them and decide in which to use it.

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Forster and JWP has LIV next gw, but I have one freebie, so could take out one of them.

        1. Robson-Canoe
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I'd use it this week then and use your FT to improve your main team, not a bench player that you won't use in 37 and 38.

  30. Robson-Canoe
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Pickford or Schmeichel as DGW Keeper? Leicester are worrying me a bit because of poor form and they have nothing left to play for..

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

      Just switched to pickfird