FPL Team News + Predicted Line-ups

Latest News: Arsenal’s injury situation is, so far as we know, unchanged from Gameweek 28. Mikel Arteta said Bukayo Saka (hamstring) was "getting closer" when asked about the winger in Friday's presser, although his comments did make it sound like Saka wouldn't be back until after the international break. Elsewhere, Gabriel Jesus (knee), Kai Havertz (hamstring) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) are out for the season, while the Gunners won’t be able to count on loanee Raheem Sterling this weekend as he can’t face his parent club. Arteta made seven changes for the midweek non-event that was the second leg against PSV. Gabriel Magalhaes was the only Gameweek 28 starter who lasted 90 minutes (and we know he'll start this Sunday), with Mikel Merino and Declan Rice both getting a breather after an hour or so. Everyone else bar David Raya was kept pretty much nice and fresh for the weekend. Gabriel Martinelli was on the bench for the second successive match after returning from injury, and it's not beyond the realms of possibility that he ousts Merino or Ethan Nwaneri from the Arsenal attack. Arteta did say that the Gunners would "really manage the load" of the Brazilian, however, adding that he "wouldn't want to take any more risk with him, loading him with more minutes". So unless the Arsenal boss is trying to hoodwink us (it has been known), more bench duty probably beckons.

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Latest News: Andoni Iraola said that the Cherries have no fresh concerns for the visit of Brentford, which suggests that Antoine Semenyo is fine after his withdrawal last weekend. Semenyo was indeed seen in training images early this week. While Adam Smith (hamstring/calf) and Enes Unal (knee) remain out, the team news is otherwise positive from the Bournemouth camp. Illia Zabarnyi returns after serving the final game of his three-match ban, while Marcos Senesi (quad) and Julian Araujo (hamstring) have been cleared to resume training - even if this match will come too soon for either of them to trouble the starting XI. Zabarnyi looks set to return at centre-half, with James Hill - himself a centre-back by trade - potentially shifting over to right-back. Iraola's pre-match comments about being wary of Brentford's set-piece strengths perhaps further the likelihood of that scenario. Lewis Cook may make way, then, although there is a chance he slips back into midfield as Bournemouth continue to monitor Ryan Christie's niggling groin injury on a game-by-game basis. Dango Ouattara was the unlucky man as Evanilson made a goalscoring return to the starting XI in Gameweek 28, so his best chance of a recall now looks to be in the wide areas - and Marcus Tavernier's fine performance at Spurs makes that seem less likely now.

Latest News: Sepp van den Berg (knee) has trained this week and has a “good chance” of being involved against Bournemouth. Rico Henry (hamstring) is back in full training, too, while Gustavo Nunes (back) has also joined his teammates on the grass. They follow in the footsteps of Aaron Hickey (hamstring), who made his comeback after a year out with an appearance for the under-21s two weeks ago. None of them are expected to feature this weekend, however. Elsewhere, Igor Thiago (joint infection) and Josh Dasilva (knee) remain sidelined, while Fabio Carvalho has had shoulder surgery and may miss the rest of the season. Michael Kayode (knee) is also unlikely to recover in time to face Bournemouth. Thomas Frank did say "involved" when it came to van den Berg, so given his track record for handling returnees carefully, that involvement may be as a substitute at the Vitality Stadium. Mathias Jensen could return to the midfield if his manager desires a bit more creativity in the centre of the park but with this being a tricky away match, the betting money would be on Vitaly Janelt lining up alongside Christian Norgaard. Frank does have the alternative option of playing Mikkel Damsgaard on the left in place of Kevin Schade, bringing Jensen or Yehor Yarmoliuk into the engine room.

Latest News: There is no change to the Brighton injury situation, with Lewis Dunk (ribs), Joel Veltman (foot) and Matt O’Riley (knee) all still out and targeting returns after the upcoming international break. James Milner (hamstring), Ferdi Kadioglu (toe), Igor Julio (hamstring) and Jason Steele (shoulder) are on the longer-term injury list, too, but Tariq Lamptey does at least return from a one-match ban this weekend. With Albion on a six-game winning run, we're not expecting much to change with the Seagulls' starting XI. Lamptey could potentially return at right-back in place of Jack Hinshelwood, who in turn adds to Fabian Hurzeler's wealth of options in midfield alongside Mats Wieffer, Yasin Ayari, Diego Gomez and the almost-nailed Carlos Baleba. Ayari struggled in the reverse fixture before being hooked at half-time, while Wieffer hasn't started a league game in three months. Hurzeler might remember how much joy he got when going a bit more bold in the second half against City back in November (O'Riley had a big impact upon his introduction), so there is the very real possibility he opts for Gomez's on-the-ball qualities in the engine room. Danny Welbeck will be pushing the front two for a start, too, but may have to settle for a place on the bench yet again with Georginio Rutter and Joao Pedro working well.

Latest News: Marc Guiu (hamstring), Nicolas Jackson (hamstring) and Noni Madueke (hamstring) remain out, while Mykhailo Mudryk is still provisionally banned by the Football Association. Malo Gusto, who missed out in Gameweek 28, was also still sidelined ahead of Chelsea’s win over FC Copenhagen on Thursday so remains a big concern. Wesley Fofana and Romeo Lavia are fine, however: they weren't involved against Copenhagen as neither are registered for the UEFA Conference League. You'd expect at least Fofana to come into the line-up from that two, while the trip to Arsenal might well be the sort of game that Enzo Maresca would consider starting Lavia alongside Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez (or with Caicedo inverting from right-back). Given that Lavia hasn't kicked a ball in two months, however, there'd have to be some doubt over whether Maresca would throw him straight in against the Gunners. Reece James was benched against Copenhagen perhaps with a view to a start in north London (he had been ill last weekend), with backline regulars Levi Colwill and Marc Cucurella also rested against the Danish side. Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku were similarly on the bench, having missed some training (like James) earlier in the week. All three players came on in the second half, at least, to answer some questions about their fitness. There is no doubt about the starting goalkeeper, for once: Maresca said Robert Sanchez would be between the sticks in Gameweek 29. A possible variation to the predicted line-up here is Fofana at right-back, Tosin Adarabioyo at centre-half, James in midfield alongside Caicedo and Enzo further forward at the expense of Nkunku or Jadon Sancho.

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Latest News: Iliman Ndiaye (knee), Dwight McNeil (knee), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (hamstring) and Orel Mangala (knee) remain sidelined but Armando Broja (ankle) could make a comeback in the matchday squad as a substitute following his return to training this week. Everton's excellent run of form has unsurprisingly seen David Moyes keep a very settled side. Nine players are ever-present starters in the last six matches, for example, a figure that may have been even higher had Ndiaye not picked up an injury and Abdoulaye Doucoure not been unavailable for two fixtures. Doucoure v Carlos Alcaraz will probably be Moyes' biggest call this weekend, with the loanee looking bright in what pitch-time he has been afforded. Doucoure has got the nod in all three matches that the pair have both been available for, however, and you would not be surprised if the typically risk-averse Everton boss opts for tried and tested this Saturday.

Latest News: Sasa Lukic serves the second game of a two-match ban, while Reiss Nelson (hamstring), Kenny Tete (knee) and Harry Wilson (foot) remain on the Fulham injury list. Adama Traore could return, however. The winger sat out Gameweek 28 after twisting his ankle in the cup win over Manchester United but has slowly been reintegrated into training this week, so could come into contention for Sunday's game. Traore's recovery (if he is fit) could see him come in for Issa Diop and Fulham revert back to a 4-2-3-1, although the lack of a natural Lukic replacement may still persuade Silva to stick with a wing-back system regardless. Aside from Traore and Andreas Pereira (who is effectively in for Lukic), this Fulham side has been pretty much settled from Gameweek 22 onwards - the one exception being the midweek round of rotation in Gameweek 27. With a week's rest before this match and an international break to follow, there'll be no such concerns about fatigue here. Willian and Ryan Sessegnon are options if Silva does want to go back to using wingers and Traore isn't available.

Latest News: Wes Burns (knee), Chiedozie Ogbene (Achilles) and Sammie Szmodics (ankle) are all on the medium-to-long-term injury list, while Axel Tuanzebe (hamstring/thumb) and Conor Chaplin (knee) won't be seen until after the international break. Ari Muric (shoulder) is also expected to remain out based on what Kieran McKenna said last week. Ipswich were unlucky not to get a point in the match against Crystal Palace last weekend but McKenna has yet to name an unchanged XI this season, so expect more tweaks from the Ipswich boss despite the positive display. Cameron Burgess could well be brought into the side at Jacob Greaves' expense to help nullify Chris Wood, as he largely did in the reverse fixture - aside from a penalty that the Kiwi scored. McKenna may also consider bringing back Ben Johnson on the right flank to help deal with the Williams/Hudson-Odoi threat, while Omari Hutchinson - a substitute on his comeback from injury in Gameweek 28 - almost always makes the starting XI when fully fit. He may oust Jack Clarke or Jaden Philogene from the line-up against Forest.

Latest News: Ruud van Nistelrooy confirmed on Friday that Leicester have no fresh injury concerns heading into Gameweek 29. The Foxes indeed have a fully fit squad apart from Abdul Fatawu (knee), who is out for the season. Van Nistelrooy changed his formation for the narrow defeat to Chelsea, with the Foxes looking more solid in the wing-back system - although the same goalscoring conundrum hasn't been solved. The Dutchman hinted strongly that he would keep the same shape for the visit of his old employers, although there is the possibility of personnel changes within that set-up. Boubakary Soumare hasn't particularly impressed of late so could be under threat from Harry Winks, while Jordan Ayew, Bobby DeCordova Reid, Stephy Mavididi and Facundo Buonanotte are alternatives in the attacking midfield positions. In the cases of Mavididi and Buonanotte, the most offensive-minded of that quartet, van Nistelrooy has been really reluctant to start them in 2025. Ricardo Pereira impressed off the bench in his comeback game but after four months out, a start might come too soon. He is at least a decent Plan B, should van Nistelrooy want to revisit Enzo Maresca's inverted full-back system.

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Latest News: There was no team news update from Pep Guardiola on Friday but we do know that Nathan Ake (foot), Manuel Akanji (groin) and John Stones (adductor) are on the medium-term injury list. None of them are expected back until close to the season's end. Rodri (knee) has been back in individual training but City are looking more towards the end of the campaign for a playing return, while Oscar Bobb (leg/ankle) played for the development squad on Thursday after his own seven-month absence. One name to be careful of is Ederson, who has mysteriously been withdrawn from the Brazil squad. We await to see if there is any medical reason for that. While there's not much debate to be had in defence other than whether it's Matheus Nunes or Rico Lewis inverting from right-back, there's plenty for Pep to chew on further forward. Omar Marmoush will fancy his chances of returning to the side here, with his runs in behind likelier to be more effective against Brighton's aggressive line than Nottingham Forest's parked bus. There's still room for Phil Foden or Kevin De Bruyne if Marmoush takes up the left-wing role he starred in against Newcastle last month, although both of those have been well below their best of late. The same could be said for any number of long-serving Cityzens (Bernardo Silva being another), too. Support for Nico Gonzalez in the engine room continues to be a problem. Mateo Kovacic got the nod against Spurs, with Bernardo doing so against Nottingham Forest. Illkay Gundogan meanwhile got the nod against Newcastle - and none of them really laid down a convincing case.

Latest News: Patrick Dorgu completes a domestic suspension after his straight red card in Gameweek 27. Leny Yoro (foot) joined the injury list this week and will also miss out in Gameweek 29, while Kobbie Mainoo (calf), Jonny Evans (back), Luke Shaw (hamstring), Altay Bayindir (unknown), Amad Diallo (ankle), Lisandro Martinez (knee) and Tom Heaton (unknown) remain sidelined. There is some good news, however, with Manuel Ugarte (knock) returning to the squad for Thursday’s Europa League tie against Real Sociedad and Mason Mount (hamstring) set to be on the bench against Leicester. Harry Maguire (knock) could also be back, although Ruben Amorim offered nothing more than a "we will see" when asked about the England international. The excellent midweek display of Ayden Heaven perhaps lessens the need for Maguire to be risked, with Victor Lindelof also available in the backline. Amorim hinted strongly that Ugarte or Tobu Collyer would come in for the "tired" Casemiro, while there's a chance we could see Christian Eriksen in the front three if any of Joshua Zirkzee, Rasmus Hojlund or Alejandro Garnacho are deemed in need of a breather.

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Latest News: Back-up goalkeeper Carlos Miguel (hamstring) is the only player we’re aware of who is on the Forest injury list. He was, indeed, the only player absent from training on Wednesday according to Sky Sports, while Nuno Espirito Santo suggested in Thursday's presser ("It's just nice to see no one in the doctors") that there were no fresh concerns. A back four that has barely changed in three months looks set to line up in front of Matz Sels after clean sheets against Arsenal and Manchester City, while Elliot Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood have started every league game together going back to Gameweek 15. Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi are also in pole position on their respective flanks, so it's again the place alongside Anderson in midfield that looks most up for grabs. No one had really made a convincing claim in recent weeks but Nicolas Dominguez turned in a fine showing against City in Gameweek 28, so the expectation is that he'll again get the nod - despite Ryan Yates scoring and shining against Ipswich in a cup tie in the last fortnight. Danilo and Ibrahima Sangare are alternatives in the engine room.

Latest News: Ivan Juric will be forced into at least two changes this weekend as both Jan Bednarek (concussion) and Will Smallbone (groin) miss out. James Bree (hamstring) and Ryan Fraser (calf) presumably remain sidelined, too, but long-term absentees Juan Larios (unknown) and Ross Stewart (hamstring) recently made their comebacks for the under-21s. Armel Bella-Kotchap looks set to replace Bednarek as Juric continues to take no risks with Jack Stephens, while Joe Aribo and Flynn Downes will compete for Smallbone's vacated midfield post. Juric had some (relative) success with a change in system last weekend, given Liverpool a brief scare with his new 4-2-3-1 set-up. Albert Gronbaek was the nominal forward in a striker-less system but with the visit of Wolves being a more 'winnable' game, you wonder if Cameron Archer or Paul Onuachu will get the nod through the middle on Saturday. The notion that Tyler Dibling is actually more effective as a substitute may have been furthered on Merseyside, so there is the possibility that Juric puts Mateus Fernandes or Gronbaek wider or brings in Yukinari Sugawara in Dibling's right-wing role.

Latest News: Kevin Danso (hamstring), Radu Dragusin (knee), Richarlison (calf) and Dejan Kulusevski (foot) remain on the injury list but Spurs have emerged from Thursday's win over AZ with no fresh concerns. Ange Postecoglou is one of the trickier managers to second-guess right now as a diminished injury list and European commitments have seen the Aussie head coach rotate wildly in recent weeks. Djed Spence is the only Spurs outfielder to start in all three matches over the last eight days, so we may see a Pedro Porro/Destiny Udogie pairing at Fulham. Wilson Odobert and Dominic Solanke, not long back from injury, have also started twice in succession, so you wonder if Brennan Johnson and/or Mathys Tel could come back into the reckoning at Craven Cottage. The newly fit-again Cristian Romero likewise has started two matches in a row, while it's difficult to see Micky van de Ven starting two games in 72 hours after he had his minutes managed on Thursday. Archie Gray and Ben Davies will be on standby. Lucas Bergvall, Son Heung-min and James Maddison all had breathers last weekend so it remains to be seen if Postecoglou deems that enough of a rest before the international break, while Rodrigo Bentancur was banned against AZ so looks the likeliest starter of all in Gameweek 29.

Latest News: Graham Potter said that the Hammers are "pretty much" as they were from Gameweek 28. Michail Antonio (leg) and Crysencio Summerville (hamstring) remain out, while Niclas Füllkrug (hamstring) is training with the group again but likelier to feature after the international break. There was no mention of Vladimir Coufal (hamstring), who returned to training ahead of the Newcastle United game but didn’t feature. West Ham have looked more solid under Potter of late but chance creation is a problem, with the Hammers in the bottom three for xG since their current manager arrived. While the 3-5-2 worked well away at Arsenal, there was a real lack of attacking threat in subsequent home games against Leicester and Newcastle. The West Ham boss could remove one of James Ward-Prowse, Edson Alvarez or Tomas Soucek here, then, bringing in Lucas Paqueta, Carlos Soler or Evan Ferguson from the start at Goodison Park. Potter could also/alternatively drop a surplus centre-half like Aaron Cresswell and shift back to a 4-2-3-1 - not that that system worked well against Brentford a few weeks ago. Konstantinos Mavropanos is a more physical alternative to Cresswell if Potter is concerned about Everton's set-piece threat, while Emerson Palmieri will be hoping to regain his place after Ollie Scarles' three-game run in the starting XI.

Latest News: Wolves are injury-free apart from long-term absentees Sasa Kalajdzic (knee), Yerson Mosquera (knee), Leon Chiwome (knee) and Enso Gonzalez (knee), with Marshall Munetsi passed fit by Vitor Pereira on Friday. Matheus Cunha is suspended, of course, and is now into game two of his three-match ban for violent conduct. You'd imagine Wolves would be close to being unchanged from last weekend's draw with Everton, although Pablo Sarabia's fine second-half display off the bench does lend a bit of uncertainty to the forward line. The problem is that Jeanricner Bellegarde is arguably in the form of his Wolves career, while Munetsi looks the likeliest source of chances/goals with his penalty box runs. An outside bet is Munetsi going up front and Sarabia coming in for Jorgen Strand Larsen but that remains a fanciful suggestion at this stage. Elsewhere the back five looks pretty settled, as do the two midfielders shielding the rear.