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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. JBG
    • 7 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Igor Jesus G

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

      Hutchinson A

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Won’t stand

    3. ball c
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      If this goal stands the game is finished

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

        5 mins to take the decision. Crazy !!!

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

    MGW pointless.

  3. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Tragic from Minteh

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

      What now?

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        1 day, 16 hours ago

        I mean, how he defended when they lost that goal

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

          Ah okay, hopefully feels guilty and goes up the other end and scores a worldly….

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

      According to FotMob commentary he’s had zero shots, created zero chances and not seen him mentioned in the written commentary notes…
      What’s the big fuss?

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        1 day, 16 hours ago

        Costed them goal

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

        Classic high hopes transfer….basically Sarr all over again…

  4. Cheeky Reijnders
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Anyone own Watkins? 🙂

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

      His Mum

      1. Cheeky Reijnders
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        1 day, 16 hours ago

        Hahaha!

  5. Digital-Real
    • 8 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Do we think Reece James gets any minutes today? Got Tarkowski first on my bench

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Maresca will be keen not to bring him on unless he has to

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

      Depends on the state of the game I reckon.
      A comfortable win and he’ll probably sit out this one

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

    Lerma clearing the ball for Burnley on a CK.. right infront of Mateta who was ready to attack it

  7. Miguel Sanchez
    • 9 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Gakpo or Bruno G for Semenyo?

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Gakpo

      Bruno G not a good FPL pick imo

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 9 Years
        1 day, 16 hours ago

        But he’s such a great guy

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

      Gakpo

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

      Gakpo

  8. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Mateta doing anything so far?

    1. tutankamun
      • 16 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Had 1 shot straight at Dubravka though

  9. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    VAR being mishandled once again.

  10. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    How long does a VAR check take!

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      This can't stand, remember VvD

  11. ball c
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    How have they taken this long to make a offside call on this non forest goal.. same as VVD goal against city chalked off

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

      Except Robertson was nowhere near the eyeline of the goalkeeper.

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

      It’s so obvious what is doing?

  12. Cheeky Reijnders
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Gunners squad is deep, but depth about to be tested.

    1. Cheeky Reijnders
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Timber on!!

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

        I need saka eze on !

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

      They've spent more money than anyone but United over the past five years . . and that was building on a solid squad. They have a LOT of depth.

  13. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 9 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Timber

  14. Miguel Sanchez
    • 9 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Timber coming on for Mosquera

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

      Injury?

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

      Won't get cs pts though

  15. Thanos
    • 4 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Comn you bag of Rice do something!

    1. tutankamun
      • 16 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Not even 1 DEFCON yet

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

    15mins ET and Timber might get CS points 😎

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

      Not how it works 🙂

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

    Munoz 🙂

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

      Thank God

    2. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Thanks f**k, that’s something.

  18. tutankamun
    • 16 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Munoz!

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

      Vvd over Munoz 2 gws ago killing me !

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

    Guehi A

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

    Munoz goal but looks injured

    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Ah no…

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Killjoy

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

      He’s fine

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

      Bannable post tbh

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

        You missed his elbow slamming into the post and his reaction after he scored?

  21. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    God I need Munoz

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

      Only decision right I made 😛

  22. The Mighty Hippo
    • 9 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Munoz is one of the best attackers in the league.

  23. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Munoz 😎

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

    Oh no….Munoz goal, time to get behind the sofa…

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

    Phew Munoz back up 🙂

  26. Silecro
    • 8 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Believe it or not, i really captained Munoz lol

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Nice work

    2. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      Wow, if you did fair play to you

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

      Nice play!

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

      Wow could match Haaland if cs

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

      What? Salute!

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

    Yes munoz scores!!

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

    Munoz since GW1

    One of the best players in FPL

    1. tutankamun
      • 16 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      essentially a goal scoring winger that can get clean sheets. What’s not to like?

      1. Feanor
        • 16 Years
        1 day, 16 hours ago

        just the yellows

  29. Miguel Sanchez
    • 9 Years
    1 day, 16 hours ago

    Assist for Munoz?

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

      Guehi

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

    Munoz too good. Why on earth did I get VVD over him 🙁

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

      Yep, Munoz essential

    2. Utopsis
      • 5 Years
      1 day, 16 hours ago

      I saw a stat that showed him having the 2nd most touches on the box in the prem or similar. That's outrageous