Fantasy Premier League: Predicted Lineups | Team News | Injury Updates | FPL GW 17
We’re compiling an early overview of team news for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Gameweek 17, summarizing the status of all 20 Premier League teams. This initial rundown includes updates from the midweek European club competitions. More comprehensive updates will follow after the pre-match press conferences scheduled for Friday.
Further, you can keep a check on the updates on Friday for the teams playing in the Europa League, until then you can have a look at the injury updates available so far.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur
Nottingham Forest are set to face Tottenham Hotspur in Gameweek 17, and both teams have some key players dealing with injuries.
For Tottenham Hotspur, players like James Maddison, Micky van de Ven, Manor Solomon, Ivan Perisic, Ryan Sessegnon, Alfie Whiteman, Ben Dier, Ashley Phillips, and Rodrigo Bentancur are expected to remain unavailable until at least Gameweek 21. Manager Ange Postecoglou mentioned that no additional players are anticipated to return until the new year, following the comebacks of Richarlison and Pape Matar Sarr.
Serge Aurier, dealing with a calf issue, is unlikely to be available for Nottingham Forest, as he has been ruled out for “a couple of weeks” as of last Thursday. Taiwo Awoniyi, recovering from a groin injury, is also likely to be sidelined for the Gameweek 17 fixture. Additionally, there is a fresh concern about center-half Murillo, who limped off in the previous match against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Updates on Murillo’s condition are awaited.
Nottingham Forest: Turner, Boly, Murillo, Niakhate, Williams (Neco), Yates, Mangala, Kouyaté, Toffolo, Gibbs-White, Elanga.
Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Davies (Ben), Destiny Udogie, Sarr, Bissouma, Johnson (Brennan), Kulusevski, Son, Richarlison.
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Bournemouth vs Luton Town
Bournemouth are preparing to face Luton Town in Gameweek 17, and here’s the latest team news:
For Bournemouth, Hamed Traore is expected to recover from illness, and Emi Marcondes has recently played his first minutes of the 2023/24 season in a behind-closed-doors friendly. However, Lloyd Kelly (hamstring) is still considered “not close,” and Max Aarons (hamstring) is unlikely to be fit for the upcoming match against Luton Town.
Tyler Adams (hamstring), Alex Scott (knee), and Ryan Fredericks (calf) continue to be unavailable.
Luton Town’s Marvelous Nakamba is set to serve a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation, but Issa Kabore returns after being ineligible to face his parent club in the previous weekend. Gabe Osho (knee) might make a comeback for the trip to the south coast, and Reece Burke (hamstring) and Cauley Woodrow (calf) are nearing returns after partial training. However, Daniel Potts (ankle) recently experienced a setback in his recovery.
Bournemouth: Neto (Murara), Smith (Adam), Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez, Christie, Cook (Lewis), Semenyo, Kluivert, Tavernier, Solanke
Luton Town: Kaminski, Mengi, Lockyer, Bell, Issa Kabore, Barkley, Sambi Lokonga, Doughty, Brown, Adebayo, Townsend.
Chelsea vs Sheffield United
As Chelsea prepares to face Sheffield United in Gameweek 17, here’s the latest team news:
Injuries persist for Ben Chilwell (hamstring), Wesley Fofana (knee), Trevoh Chalobah (hamstring), and Carney Chukwuemeka (knee). Reece James is reportedly set to be sidelined for three months with a hamstring issue suffered in Gameweek 16.
Marc Cucurella (knee) and Robert Sanchez (knee) are awaiting further updates after being substituted in the Everton defeat.
Romeo Lavia (ankle), Christopher Nkunku (knee), and Malo Gusto (knee) have been seen in team training, nearing returns from varying severity injuries.
Lesley Ugochukwu (muscle) is a short-term absentee, with a “minor” injury according to Mauricio Pochettino.
Jack Robinson faces a one-match ban, but Oli McBurnie and Oliver Norwood return from suspensions.
George Baldock (leg) was close to playing against Brentford and could be available.
Chris Basham (leg), Tom Davies (thigh), John Egan (leg), and Daniel Jebbison (illness) are out.
Rhian Brewster (knee) and Rhys Norrington-Davies (hamstring) are back in training, with match fitness to be assessed.
Chelsea: Sanchez (Robert), Gusto, Disasi, Thiago Silva, Colwill, Moises Caicedo, Fernández, Palmer, Gallagher, Sterling, Jackson
Sheffield United: Foderingham, Bogle, Ahmedhodzic, Trusty, Lowe, Hamer, Vinicius Souza, Brooks, McAtee, McBurnie, Archer.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
As Manchester City prepares to face Crystal Palace in Gameweek 17, here’s the latest team news:
Pep Guardiola expects Erling Haaland to return to training on Thursday after missing the last two matches with a foot injury.
Kevin De Bruyne (hamstring) is progressing but remains unavailable.
Jeremy Doku (hamstring) might not be fit for the Palace clash, with Guardiola ruling him out for 1-2 weeks.
Palace is dealing with several injuries:
Eberechi Eze (ankle) and Tyrick Mitchell (hip) are not expected to be back for the match against City.
Cheick Doucoure (Achilles), Rob Holding (ankle), Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (hamstring), Dean Henderson (thigh), and Nathan Ferguson (hamstring) are on the injury list.
Sam Johnstone (calf), Jefferson Lerma (hamstring), and Odsonne Edouard (knee) are new concerns from Gameweek 16.
Jordan Ayew will be suspended for the match due to yellow card accumulation.
Manchester City: Ederson, Walker, Rúben Dias, Gvardiol, Stones, Rodri, Foden, Kovacic, Bernardo Silva, Álvarez, Grealish
Crystal Palace: Matthews, Ward (Joel), Andersen, Marc Guehi, Clyne, Ahamada, Richards (Chris), Hughes, Olise, Mateta, Schlupp.
Newcastle United vs Fulham
As Newcastle United prepares to face Fulham in Gameweek 17, here’s the latest team news:
Kieran Trippier and Anthony Gordon were withdrawn with potential minor injuries in the Champions League loss to AC Milan.
Callum Wilson, Sean Longstaff, and Dan Burn have recovered and made substitute appearances.
Martin Dubravka is fine after recovering from illness.
Sandro Tonali (suspended), Javier Manquillo (groin), Harvey Barnes (toe), Joe Willock (Achilles), Sven Botman (knee), Jacob Murphy (shoulder), Elliot Anderson (back), and Matt Targett (hamstring) remain on the injury list.
Botman and Willock are nearing a return, but Barnes is not among those close to making a comeback.
Issa Diop (foot) and Tyrese Francois (knock) are expected to recover soon.
Adama Traore (hamstring) has already returned to training.
Willan is a concern, with Marco Silva stating that he was “50/50” due to a possible hamstring injury.
Newcastle United: Dubravka, Livramento, Lascelles, Schär, Burn, Longstaff (Sean), Bruno Guimarães, Joelinton, Almirón, Isak, Gordon
Fulham: Leno, Castagne, Tosin, Bassey, Robinson, João Palhinha, Cairney, Iwobi, Pereira, Decordova-Reid, Raúl Jiménez.
Burnley vs Everton
As Burnley faces Everton in Gameweek 17, here’s the latest team news:
Charlie Taylor will be suspended for this match due to accumulating five yellow cards.
Luca Koleosho is expected to miss much of the season with a knee injury.
Josh Cullen (unspecified) and Jack Cork (calf) were sidelined last weekend, with updates awaited on their fitness.
Vincent Kompany is hopeful of soon recovering Lyle Foster, who is receiving treatment for mental health.
Aaron Ramsey took a “whack on the knee” in Gameweek 16, and Michael Obafemi may be sidelined.
Jarrad Branthwaite and Idrissa Gana Gueye are suspended after picking up their fifth bookings.
Seamus Coleman missed Gameweek 16 with a “minor” issue.
Ashley Young was forced off early against Chelsea with a “niggly” injury.
Dele Alli (hip) and Andre Gomes (calf) are making progress, with the latter close to first-team contention.
Burnley: Trafford, Roberts, O’Shea, Beyer, Vitinho, Berge, Brownhill, Gudmundsson, Amdouni, Odobert, Rodriguez
Everton: Pickford, Patterson, Tarkowski, Godfrey, Mykolenko, Harrison, Garner, Gueye, McNeil, Doucouré (Abdoulaye), Calvert-Lewin.
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Arsenal vs Brighton and Hove Albion
As Arsenal faces Brighton and Hove Albion in Gameweek 17, here’s the latest team news:
Takehiro Tomiyasu (calf), Fabio Vieira (groin), Thomas Partey (muscle), and Jurrien Timber (knee) remain unavailable.
Mohamed Elneny has joined the sidelined players with a hamstring injury.
Emile Smith Rowe (knee) returned to fitness in the midweek Champions League match against PSV Eindhoven.
Gabriel Martinelli missed the midweek game reportedly due to illness.
Solly March (knee), Julio Enciso (knee), Adam Webster (unspecified), Pervis Estupinan (muscle), Ansu Fati (muscle), and Tariq Lamptey (muscle) remain unavailable.
Danny Welbeck (muscle) is closing in on a return and could be on the bench.
Roberto De Zerbi mentioned that Kaoru Mitoma needs careful minute management.
Arsenal: Raya Martin, White (Ben), Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Odegaard, Rice, Trossard, Saka, Jesus, Martinelli
Brighton: Steele, Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Hinshelwood, Gros, Gilmour, Adingra, Lallana, Mitoma, Ferguson (Evan).
Brentford vs Aston Villa
As Brentford faces Aston Villa in Gameweek 17, here’s the latest team news:
Bryan Mbeumo (ankle) is expected to remain out.
Aaron Hickey (hamstring), Kevin Schade (muscle), Rico Henry (knee), Josh Dasilva (hamstring), Ivan Toney (suspended), and Kristoffer Ajer (foot) are also unavailable.
Mathias Jensen (adductor) might return after being rested in the previous match.
Nathan Collins (ankle) was pictured in training, providing a further boost.
Douglas Luiz and Lucas Digne will miss out on Gameweek 17 due to suspension (both accumulated their fifth bookings).
Tyrone Mings (knee) and Emi Buendia (knee) are definitely on the injury list.
Bertrand Traore (unspecified) may also be out after returning from international duty with an injury and not playing a part since.
Unai Emery mentioned that Leon Bailey was “completely tired” when being withdrawn at half-time in Gameweek 16, and it’s unclear if there’s an injury concern as well.
Brentford: Flekken, Collins, Pinnock, Mee, Ghoddos, Jensen, Norgaard, Onyeka, Janelt, Maupay, Wissa.
Aston Villa: Martinez, Konsa N’Goyo, Diego Carlos, Torres, Álex Moreno, Diaby, Kamara, McGinn, Jacob Ramsey, Tielemans, Watkins.
West Ham United vs Wolves
For the upcoming Gameweek 17 match between West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers, here is the team news:
Alphonse Areola (wrist) was pictured back on the training pitch.
Michail Antonio (hamstring) remains out.
Edson Alvarez missed the previous match due to illness.
Rayan Ait-Nouri (ankle) could be back for Wolves.
Pedro Neto (hamstring), Joe Hodge (shoulder), and Jonny Otto (disciplinary) remain unavailable for selection.
West Ham: Fabianski, Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson, Álvarez, Ward-Prowse, Kudus, Soucek, Lucas Paquetá, Bowen
Wolves: José Sá, Dawson, Kilman, Toti, Semedo, Lemina, João Gomes, Bueno, Sarabia, Matheus Cunha, Hwang Hee-Chan.
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Liverpool vs Manchester United
For the upcoming Gameweek 17 match between Liverpool and Manchester United, here is the team news:
Alexis Mac Allister (knee) is expected to miss out but could be back for Gameweek 18.
Andrew Robertson (shoulder), Stefan Bajcetic (calf), Thiago Alcantara (hip), Diogo Jota (muscle), and Joel Matip (knee) are all ruled out.
Bruno Fernandes is suspended for reaching five yellow cards.
Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford sat out the midweek clash due to illness.
Victor Lindelof (unspecified) remains sidelined.
Luke Shaw (hamstring) and Harry Maguire (groin) had to be substituted in the midweek game, raising concerns.
Jadon Sancho (disciplinary), Casemiro (ankle), Tyrell Malacia (knee), and Lisandro Martinez (foot) are still unavailable.
Mason Mount (calf), Amad Diallo (knee), and Christian Eriksen (knee) are closer to a comeback, with Amad rejoining training a week ago.
Liverpool: Alisson, Gomez, Konaté, Van Dijk, Tsimikas, Elliott, Alexander-Arnold, Szoboszlai, Salah, Gakpo, Díaz.
Manchester United: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Evans, Dalot, Amrabat, Mainoo, Antony, McTominay, Garnacho, Højlund.