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3 December 2025 1169 comments
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Gameweek 14 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) continues with six Wednesday night matches, featuring the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool.

Wednesday team news: 2

TEAM NEWS

Without doubt, tonight’s major absences come from the Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal host Brentford.

Bukayo Saka (£10.1m), Jurrien Timber (£6.4m) and Eberechi Eze (£7.8m) are all rotated to the bench, where Viktor Gyokeres (£8.8m) sits.

Therefore, owners of David Raya (£5.9m), Declan Rice (£7.1m) and Riccardo Calafiori (£5.8m) can breathe a sigh of relief.

Opponents Brentford can only name 11-goal Igor Thiago (£6.7m) on their own bench, having received late treatment in Saturday’s win. Both Nathan Collins (£4.9m) and Mikkel Damsgaard (£5.8m) are there too.

Elsewhere, the notable news involves Mohamed Salah (£14.1m) remaining out of Liverpool’s XI. Exiting their teams’ lineups are Danny Welbeck (£6.6m), Youri Tielemans (£5.9m) and Lucas Digne (£4.5m), while Ollie Watkins (£8.5m) comes in.

The anticipated Crystal Palace alterations are limited to one: Jefferson Lerma (£4.9m) in for an injured Ismaila Sarr (£6.6m). This means that neither Chris Richards (£4.6m) nor Jean-Philippe Mateta (£8.1m) are rotated.

Furthermore, Alexander Isak (£10.4m) and Morgan Gibbs-White (£7.3m) are passed fit. Cole Palmer (£10.3m) is around to make a cameo appearance.

UPDATE: Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (£5.1m) has picked up an injury during the warm-up. In comes Marco Bizot (£4.3m).


GAMEWEEK 14 LINE-UPS

Arsenal XI: Raya; White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Calafiori; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Merino, Martinelli

Subs: Kepa, Timber, Lewis-Skelly, Norgaard, Nwaneri, Eze, Saka, Gyokeres, Jesus  

Brentford XI: Kelleher; Ajer, Pinnock, van den Berg; Kayode, Jensen, Janelt, Yarmoliuk, Henry; Ouattara, Schade

Subs: Valdimarsson, Collins, Arthur, Lewis-Potter, Donovan, Henderson, Damsgaard, Onyeka, Thiago  


Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Verbruggen; Kadioglu, van Hecke, Dunk, De Cuyper; Wieffer, Baleba; Minteh, Gruda, Diego Gomez; Tzimas

Subs: Steele, Hinshelwood, Boscagli, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola, Kostoulas, Welbeck  

Aston Villa XI: Bizot; Cash, Konsa, Pau, Maatsen; Onana, Kamara, McGinn, Guessand, Rogers; Watkins

Subs: Lindelof, Digne, Bogarde, Garcia, Tielemans, Buendia, Sancho, Malen


Burnley XI: Dubravka, Walker, Ekdal, Esteve, Hartman; Cullen, Florentino; Tchaouna, Flemming, Anthony; Foster

Subs: Weiss, Worrall, Edwards, Pires, Hannibal, Bruun Larsen, Ugochukwu, Laurent, Broja  

Crystal Palace XI: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell; Kamada, Pino; Mateta

Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Clyne, Canvot, Devenny, Esse, Hughes, Nketiah, Uche


Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Johnstone, Agbadou, Mosquera, Toti; Tchatchoua, Andre, Joao Gomes, Bellegarde, Moller Wolfe; Arias, Strand Larsen

Subs: Sa, Doherty, S Bueno, Hoever, Munetsi, Hwang, Arokodare, Chirewa, Mane  

Nottingham Forest XI: Sels; Savona, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams; Sangare, Anderson; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hutchinson; Igor Jesus

Subs: John, Boly, Abbott, Hudson-Odoi, Dominguez, Yates, McAtee, Kalimuendo, Jair Cunha


Leeds United XI: Perri; Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Ampadu, Tanaka, Stach; Nmecha, Calvert-Lewin

Subs: Darlow, Justin, Bornauw, Gruev, Aaronson, Harrison, Gnonto, Okafor, Piroe

Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Tosin, Badiashile, Chalobah, Cucurella; Andrey Santos, Enzo; Estevao, Joao Pedro, Gittens; Delap

Subs: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Gusto, James, Hato, Palmer, Garnacho, Neto, Guiu


Liverpool XI: Alisson; Gomez, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Wirtz, Isak, Gakpo

Subs: Mamardashvili, Kerkez, Nyoni, Endo, Salah, Chiesa, Ngumoha, Jones, Ekitike

Sunderland XI: Roefs; Hume, Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo; Xhaka, Sadiki; Talbi, Brobbey, Le Fee

Subs: Patterson, O’Nien, Geertruida, Neil, Mundle, Adingra, Traore, Mayenda, Isidor


defensive contributions

FPL Marc Broadcaster, writer and overthinker. Hoping that ‘differential potential’ will catch on.

  1. Supersonic_
    • 4 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    What happened to Welbz?

    1. jacob1989
      • 3 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Rested

    2. mookie
      • 12 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      He's older than his manager mate. Have some mercy.

      1. Supersonic_
        • 4 Years
        1 day, 16 hours ago

        He can rest when I get rid of him, I need points dammit

  2. PartyTime
    • 4 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Remember when Merino was balling dmf at Newcastle. Now a versatile player at Arsenal

  3. Glasner Ball
    • 13 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Van Hecke, nice only put him in/started him this week 🙂

    1. PartyTime
      • 4 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      We want a brace, babyyyy

  4. JBG
    • 7 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Mateta straight at Dubravka -_-

    1. x.jim.x
      • 11 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Straight at who?

  5. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 14 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Dropping like a stone - capt Bruno F with no Saka, Timber, Thiago - O’Reilly zero pts dear dear

    1. tbos83
      • 5 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Similar boat. Have Calafiori in my usual team, brought Timber in on fh 🙁

    2. wiseguy
      • 4 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Don't worry about it. 46 points from Bruno tomorrow

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 day, 16 hours ago

        Bruno played last night

      2. jacob1989
        • 3 Years
        1 day, 16 hours ago

        Bruno like salah. Living on past glory..

      3. brianutd-why always we? 20
        • 14 Years
        1 day, 16 hours ago

        Wise words ta

  6. Manani
    • 14 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    ML rival took a hit to bring in Van Hecke and Foden this week,
    this is my season done lol

  7. WVA
    • 9 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Of course no Minteh involvement

    1. PartyTime
      • 4 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      involved in the celebration

  8. Fat Frank
    • 8 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Oh wow…Slot is an idiot who wants to be sacked clearly 😆 😆 😆

    1. x.jim.x
      • 11 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      How so?

    2. jacob1989
      • 3 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Why? He is trying to get liverpool back to winning.. drops their out of form player

      1. Fat Frank
        • 8 Years
        1 day, 16 hours ago

        He’s not of form, he’s being played in the wrong position 😆

  9. Make FPL Casual Again
    • 7 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Anderson on 3 dcs and 2 baps already

    1. Make FPL Casual Again
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Now 4 and 3

    2. Qaiss
      • 9 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Counting tackles great

      1. Make FPL Casual Again
        • 7 Years
        1 day, 16 hours ago

        It's the best part of the night pal

  10. el polako
    • 8 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Why did Arsenal spend all this money on Gyokeres when Merino is so much more competent center forward?

    1. jacob1989
      • 3 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Back up. Once havertz back gykoeres could be 3rd choice

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      To annoy MUN 😛

      1. JBG
        • 7 Years
        1 day, 16 hours ago

        Happy he didn't go to MU

    3. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Every great side needs a reliable and versatile stand-in. He's been great at that. Could he hack it at cf permanently ...........?

      1. Yes Ndidi
        • 6 Years
        1 day, 16 hours ago

        He was OK at Coventry

    4. wiseguy
      • 4 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      For the see no trophies, hear no trophies, win no trophies meme. Well worth it I'd say.

    5. JBG
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      They needed a hair model

    6. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Arsenal have been spending like drunken sailors for five years . . . one day they'll get a world class striker, but it was never Gyokeres.

  11. jacob1989
    • 3 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Really hope califiori not subbed at ht again. Let him play 60 arteta.

    1. Glasner Ball
      • 13 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Same, hes out if it happens again. Too expensive.

  12. DARE TO BISCAN
    • 7 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Chance of Saka no-show?

    (Wieffer 1st sub)

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Won’t do anything if he comes mes on anyway.

      1. DARE TO BISCAN
        • 7 Years
        1 day, 16 hours ago

        Did you read my post? Have another read.

      2. Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        1 day, 16 hours ago

        Wont do anything but kill my Doku points

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Depends on the score. Brentford doing OK despite changes.

  13. gibson1314
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Free Hit going well Saka n Timber on the bench.

    1. Supersonic_
      • 4 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Rough. Hope Saka gets a brace from the bench

  14. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 9 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    De Cuyper, folks?

    He could replace either Senesi or Alderete in my team

    1. Yes Ndidi
      • 6 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Looks very interesting

  15. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Can’t wait to get Saka out of my team on Friday. Not worth it anymore.

    1. Pompel
      • 11 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      At least we can be sure he will start next gw

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        1 day, 16 hours ago

        Rather have Rice and save £2m

        1. Pompel
          • 11 Years
          1 day, 16 hours ago

          Who will presumably be benched next gw ....

    2. WVA
      • 9 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Boring but it’s Rice you want until I get him

    3. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Saka least of the problems in my team…
      But I guess he could move on with 5FT at hand

  16. RohanVaswani
    • 14 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    If have I have three free transfers before GW16, do I get three plus five in GW17?

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      No, up to 5, the excess will be burned unless used

    2. RohanVaswani
      • 14 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Sorry I meant do I get eight Free transfers in GW16?

      1. jacob1989
        • 3 Years
        1 day, 16 hours ago

        No capped at 5

  17. Sgt. Schultz
    • 9 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Hinshelwood G

    1. Sgt. Schultz
      • 9 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Gruda A, I think

      1. Sgt. Schultz
        • 9 Years
        1 day, 16 hours ago

        Torres OG apparently

  18. JBG
    • 7 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Hinshelwood G

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      O.G maybe

      1. Hooky
        • 10 Years
        1 day, 16 hours ago

        Ice T

  19. jacob1989
    • 3 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Want cry palace to get a penalty. Have mateta and dubravka. Any outcome good except mateta missing target completely

    1. Yes Ndidi
      • 6 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      As longs as Munoz wins it

  20. FPLMACKEM
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Raya
    Virgil, Richards, Timber
    Bruno, Ndiaye, Semenyo, Anderson Saka
    Mateta, Haaland (c)

    Dubravka, Andersen, Rodon, Guiu,

    1ft 0.5itb

    A Ndiaye to Minteh
    B Semenyo to Foden
    C Ndiaye and Semenyo to Minteh and Foden -4

    Who would be your priority transfer? Or both?

  21. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Er Mateta, any chance of knocking one in the onion bag?

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Burnley actually playing decent, annoyingly

    2. Casual Player
      • 5 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Scored 1 goal all season, law of averages says no

  22. WVA
    • 9 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    F off Minteh FFS

    1. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      What happened? Watching the Ars game…

    2. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      What happened?

  23. MIGHTY JOE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Didn’t realize Saka’s not playing

    1. Glasner Ball
      • 13 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Hopefully he stays there (Reijnders 1st on bench) 🙂

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Not much difference there these days.

  24. thegaffer82
    • 14 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    If Liverpool win without Salah again tonight, it’s gonna be a long road back into the team for Mo.
    They probably should’ve taken the big bucks from Saudi for him in the summer

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 8 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Too early to tell. He might just be fatigued.

  25. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Are Wolves actually worse than Southampton were last year?

    1. Hooky
      • 10 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Not sure that's possible

    2. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Statistically, yes. They could end up being the worst the Prem has ever seen!

  26. FC Hakkebøf
    • 8 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Merino is actually a really decent striker.

  27. Casual Player
    • 5 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Wake up in Aus to find 4/8 players including my captain benched hahahaha. Thought maybe 1 or 2. Hopefully my silly captain choice sits out the 90 so I get VC Haaland subbed but I doubt it. Mistakes being punished hard midweek

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      That and having injured and suspended players on your bench so no players to come in for the ones who won’t play.

      1. Casual Player
        • 5 Years
        1 day, 16 hours ago

        I have King 1pt and uhh Rodon.

        I also had transfers I have to use GW15 that obviously I should’ve used earlier

        Although I think I would’ve guessed the wrong players get a rest

  28. Sgt. Schultz
    • 9 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Watkins G

    1. Sgt. Schultz
      • 9 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Maatsen A

    2. Casual Player
      • 5 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      GW13 free hitters can’t stop returning

  29. Sgt. Schultz
    • 9 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Jesus G

    1. Sgt. Schultz
      • 9 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Hutchinson A

      1. Sgt. Schultz
        • 9 Years
        1 day, 16 hours ago

        Chalked off - VAR

  30. henrysquire
    • 7 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Ollie actually scored.