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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
    19 days, 15 hours ago

    Igor Jesus G

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Hutchinson A

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Won’t stand

    3. ball c
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      If this goal stands the game is finished

      1. Sgt. Schultz
        • 9 Years
        19 days, 15 hours ago

        5 mins to take the decision. Crazy !!!

  2. henrysquire
    • 7 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

    MGW pointless.

  3. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

    Tragic from Minteh

    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      What now?

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        19 days, 15 hours ago

        I mean, how he defended when they lost that goal

        1. Jafooli
          • 13 Years
          19 days, 15 hours ago

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

    2. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      19 days, 15 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
        19 days, 15 hours ago

        Costed them goal

      2. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        19 days, 15 hours ago

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

  4. Cheeky Reijnders
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

    Anyone own Watkins? 🙂

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      His Mum

      1. Cheeky Reijnders
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        19 days, 15 hours ago

        Hahaha!

  5. Digital-Real
    • 9 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

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

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

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

    2. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      19 days, 15 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
    19 days, 15 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
    19 days, 15 hours ago

    Gakpo or Bruno G for Semenyo?

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Gakpo

      Bruno G not a good FPL pick imo

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 9 Years
        19 days, 15 hours ago

        But he’s such a great guy

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Gakpo

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Gakpo

  8. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

    Mateta doing anything so far?

    1. tutankamun
      • 16 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Had 1 shot straight at Dubravka though

  9. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

    VAR being mishandled once again.

  10. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

    How long does a VAR check take!

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      This can't stand, remember VvD

  11. ball c
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    19 days, 15 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
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Except Robertson was nowhere near the eyeline of the goalkeeper.

    2. Casual Player
      • 5 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      It’s so obvious what is doing?

  12. Cheeky Reijnders
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

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

    1. Cheeky Reijnders
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Timber on!!

      1. Gizzachance
        • 11 Years
        19 days, 15 hours ago

        I need saka eze on !

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      19 days, 15 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
    19 days, 15 hours ago

    Timber

  14. Miguel Sanchez
    • 9 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

    Timber coming on for Mosquera

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Injury?

    2. jacob1989
      • 3 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Won't get cs pts though

  15. Thanos
    • 4 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

    Comn you bag of Rice do something!

    1. tutankamun
      • 16 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Not even 1 DEFCON yet

  16. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

    15mins ET and Timber might get CS points 😎

    1. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Not how it works 🙂

  17. Glasner Ball
    • 13 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

    Munoz 🙂

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Thank God

    2. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Thanks f**k, that’s something.

  18. tutankamun
    • 16 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

    Munoz!

    1. Gizzachance
      • 11 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Vvd over Munoz 2 gws ago killing me !

  19. Sgt. Schultz
    • 9 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

    Guehi A

  20. Glasner Ball
    • 13 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

    Munoz goal but looks injured

    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Ah no…

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Killjoy

    3. tutankamun
      • 16 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      He’s fine

    4. Feanor
      • 16 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Bannable post tbh

      1. Glasner Ball
        • 13 Years
        19 days, 14 hours ago

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

  21. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

    God I need Munoz

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Only decision right I made 😛

  22. The Mighty Hippo
    • 9 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

    Munoz is one of the best attackers in the league.

  23. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

    Munoz 😎

  24. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

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

  25. Glasner Ball
    • 13 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

    Phew Munoz back up 🙂

  26. Silecro
    • 8 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

    Believe it or not, i really captained Munoz lol

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Nice work

    2. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Wow, if you did fair play to you

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Nice play!

    4. jacob1989
      • 3 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Wow could match Haaland if cs

    5. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      What? Salute!

  27. jacob1989
    • 3 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

    Yes munoz scores!!

  28. Qaiss
    • 9 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

    Munoz since GW1

    One of the best players in FPL

    1. tutankamun
      • 16 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

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

      1. Feanor
        • 16 Years
        19 days, 15 hours ago

        just the yellows

  29. Miguel Sanchez
    • 9 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

    Assist for Munoz?

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Guehi

  30. thegaffer82
    • 14 Years
    19 days, 15 hours ago

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

    1. Glasner Ball
      • 13 Years
      19 days, 15 hours ago

      Yep, Munoz essential

    2. Utopsis
      • 5 Years
      19 days, 14 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