Fantasy Premier League: Predicted Lineups | Team News | Injury Updates | FPL GW 15
It’s anticipated that there might be a lack of press conferences from managers of four top-flight teams, namely Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, and West Ham United, before the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Gameweek 15 deadline. These teams are scheduled to play on Thursday, which means managers such as Eddie Howe, Ange Postecoglou, Sean Dyche, and David Moyes may hold their pre-match press conferences on Wednesday.
Given this, the coverage will focus on the available information for all 20 Premier League clubs and will explore the Predicted XI for each of these teams. This approach aims to provide FPL managers with insights into potential player lineups and strategies for the upcoming Gameweek 15.
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta expressed hope that Takehiro Tomiyasu, who faced a calf issue, would be fit for Arsenal’s match against Luton Town. The manager mentioned that Tomiyasu’s withdrawal in the previous game was precautionary, but uncertainty remained about whether it was fatigue or a strain. In case Tomiyasu isn’t risked, Ben White, whose workload has been managed post-injury recovery, is a logical choice at right-back.
Regarding other fitness concerns, Arteta didn’t mention any specific injuries apart from those of Fabio Vieira (suspended), Thomas Partey (muscle), Jurrien Timber (knee), and Emile Smith Rowe (knee). There were no apparent injuries during the Wolves game, except for Tomiyasu’s.
The tight turnaround between Gameweeks 14 and 15 raises questions about potential rotations. Arteta has the chance to rotate and rest beyond Gameweek 16, especially with top spot already secured in the UEFA Champions League and the midweek EFL Cup quarter-finals. The manager may consider giving Kai Havertz a chance against a low block, and Eddie Nketiah might be preferred upfront, considering Gabriel Jesus’ recent return from injury and consecutive starts. Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhaes have had extended runs of starts, but rotation remains a possibility. Jakub Kiwior and Leandro Trossard might be options in place of Gabriel and Martin Odegaard, depending on Arteta’s approach.
Predicted XI: Raya Martin, White (Ben), Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Odegaard, Rice, Havertz, Saka, Eddie Nketiah, Martinelli.
Aston Villa
In the latest news for Aston Villa, Boubacar Kamara is set to return from a one-match ban. The only players unavailable for the upcoming match against the reigning champions are Bertrand Traore, who is dealing with an unspecified issue, and long-term absentees Tyrone Mings (knee) and Emi Buendia (knee). Further updates are expected after the pre-match press conferences.
Predicted XI: Martinez, Konsa Ngoyo, Diego Carlos, Torres, Cash, Kamara, Douglas Luiz, Álex Moreno, Diaby, McGinn, Watkins.
Bournemouth
In the latest news for Brentford, several players were sidelined for Sunday’s draw with Aston Villa due to various injuries. The list includes Lloyd Kelly (hamstring), Max Aarons (hamstring), Tyler Adams (hamstring), Alex Scott (knee), and Ryan Fredericks (calf). On a positive note, Emi Marcondes, who has been absent throughout the season after foot surgery, received his first minutes of the 2023/24 season in a behind-closed-doors friendly last week. Further updates on player availability are expected after the pre-match press conferences.
Predicted XI: Neto (Murara), Smith (Adam), Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez, Christie, Cook (Lewis), Semenyo, Kluivert, Tavernier, Solanke.
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Brentford
n the latest news for Brentford, the team will continue to be without several key players for the upcoming match against Brighton. Long-term absentees Aaron Hickey (hamstring), Kevin Schade (muscle), Rico Henry (knee), and Ivan Toney (suspended) will remain unavailable. Nathan Collins is not expected to feature as the trip to Brighton comes too soon for him.
There is uncertainty regarding the availability of Mathias Jensen (adductor) and Josh Dasilva (hamstring), with their inclusion in contention depending on their recovery during the quick turnaround between Gameweeks 14 and 15.
Brentford faced further setbacks over the weekend as Christian Norgaard received his fifth booking of the season, resulting in his suspension for this fixture. Additionally, Kristoffer Ajer (foot) withdrew from the starting XI during the warm-up. Further updates on player availability are anticipated after the pre-match press conferences.
Predicted XI: Flekken, Zanka, Pinnock, Mee, Roerslev, Yarmolyuk, Janelt, Onyeka, Ghoddos, Mbeumo, Wissa.
Brighton
In the latest news for Brighton, several players are sidelined due to various reasons. The injured list includes Solly March (knee), Danny Welbeck (muscle), Julio Enciso (knee), Adam Webster (unspecified), Pervis Estupinan (muscle), Ansu Fati (muscle), and Tariq Lamptey (muscle). In addition, Lewis Dunk and Mahmoud Dahoud continue to be suspended.
Further updates on player availability are expected after the pre-match press conferences, providing more information on the status of the injured and suspended players ahead of the upcoming fixtures.
Predicted XI: Steele, Veltman, Van Hecke, Igor Julio, Milner, Gros, Gilmour, Adingra, Lallana, Mitoma, João Pedro.
Burnley
Burnley are set to face some challenges in Gameweek 15 as Jordan Beyer will be absent due to suspension after accumulating his fifth booking in the previous match against Sheffield United. The team is dealing with injuries, with Josh Cullen sidelined due to a knock, joining Jack Cork on the injury list. Arijanet Muric, the backup goalkeeper, is struggling with an infection, and Lyle Foster is assumed to remain unavailable as he continues to address mental health concerns.
Vincent Kompany, Burnley’s manager, has shown a tendency for minimal changes to the starting XI in recent gameweeks, making only one alteration in Gameweeks 11-14. This change involved Jacob Bruun Larsen coming in for Johann Berg Gudmundsson, with Gudmundsson’s limited training before the Sheffield United match being a contributing factor.
Despite this, Kompany has demonstrated a willingness to make changes to a winning side, as seen earlier in the season when three players were benched after the 2-1 win at Luton in October. Several alternatives are available in midfield and attack, including Michael Obafemi, Mike Tresor, Wilson Odobert, Aaron Ramsey, Nathan Redmond, and Anass Zaroury. Additionally, Connor Roberts could be considered to provide rest for Vitinho at right-back. The team will also need to find a replacement for the suspended Beyer, with Hjalmar Ekdal or Ameen Al-Dakhil in contention for the position.
Predicted XI: Trafford, Vitinho, Ekdal, O’Shea, Taylor, Berge, Brownhill, Gudmundsson, Amdouni, Koleosho, Rodriguez.
Chelsea
Chelsea are preparing for their upcoming match, and there are several updates on the team’s status. Romeo Lavia, who has been recovering from an ankle injury, and Christopher Nkunku, dealing with a knee issue, are making progress towards a return. Nkunku, in particular, has a good chance of being involved in the upcoming match at Old Trafford, having been seen in full-team training last week.
Reece James and Marc Cucurella are set to return from suspension, bolstering the team’s options. However, some players are still sidelined due to injuries. Ben Chilwell is dealing with a hamstring issue, Wesley Fofana has a knee problem, Trevoh Chalobah is nursing a hamstring injury, Carney Chukwuemeka is recovering from a knee concern, and Malo Gusto is also dealing with a knee injury.
Additionally, Conor Gallagher will be unavailable for the upcoming match as he serves a one-match ban. Further updates on the team’s status are expected after the pre-match press conferences.
Predicted XI: Sanchez (Robert), James (Reece), Thiago Silva, Badiashile, Colwill, Moises Caicedo, Fernández, Sterling, Palmer, Mudryk, Jackson.
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace are dealing with several players on the injury list ahead of their upcoming matches. Cheick Doucoure is nursing an Achilles injury, Rob Holding has an ankle issue, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi is recovering from a hamstring problem, Dean Henderson has a thigh concern, and Nathan Ferguson is also dealing with a hamstring injury.
There is confusion surrounding the fitness of Eberechi Eze, who has an ankle injury. Roy Hodgson provided conflicting statements, initially suggesting that Eze could be out for a while, but later mentioning that the midfielder would attempt to train this week.
Further updates on the players’ conditions are expected after the pre-match press conferences.
Predicted XI: Johnstone, Ward (Joel), Andersen, Marc Guehi, Mitchell, Hughes, Lerma, Olise, Ayew (Jordan), Schlupp, Edouard.
Everton
Sean Dyche, the manager of Everton, hasn’t provided updates before the upcoming deadline. However, there are uncertainties regarding Amadou Onana’s availability for the match against Newcastle United due to a calf issue. Dele Alli (hip) and Andre Gomes (calf) remain sidelined.
Dyche expressed optimism about Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s chances of playing, stating that the striker “has got a good chance for later in the week” as long as there are no setbacks. In case Calvert-Lewin is unavailable, Arnaut Danjuma, Youssef Chermiti, and Beto are alternative options up top.
Dyche typically doesn’t make many changes to a winning side and may not entertain the idea of player fatigue during fixture congestion. However, if changes are to be made, Ashley Young could be a possible alteration in the backline, facing competition from Seamus Coleman and Nathan Patterson.
Dyche’s high praise for James Garner and Idrissa Gueye suggests that even if Onana is fit, he may not immediately reclaim his place in the team.
Further updates on player availability are expected after the pre-match press conferences.
Predicted XI: Pickford, Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Harrison, Garner, Gueye, McNeil, Doucouré (Abdoulaye), Calvert-Lewin.
Fulham
For Fulham, it seems challenging for Issa Diop (foot), Adama Traore (hamstring), Rodrigo Muniz (knee), and Tyrese Francois (knock) to recover in time for the match against Nottingham Forest. The players have been definitively ruled out for the previous trip to Liverpool, and further updates on their status are expected after the pre-match press conferences.
Predicted XI: Leno, Tete, Bassey, Ream, Robinson, João Palhinha, Cairney, Iwobi, Pereira, Willian, Raúl Jiménez.
Liverpool
For Liverpool, several key players are dealing with injuries. Andrew Robertson (shoulder), Stefan Bajcetic (calf), Thiago Alcantara (hip), Alisson (muscle), and Diogo Jota (muscle) are already on the sidelines. Additionally, Joel Matip (knee) has joined them, and Jurgen Klopp anticipates that Matip will be out for an extended period. Further updates on the team’s injury situation are expected after the pre-match press conferences.
Predicted XI: Kelleher, Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, Van Dijk, Gomez, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Jones (Curtis), Salah, Gakpo, Díaz.
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Luton Town
Luton Town are assessing the fitness of Teden Mengi (knee), Tom Lockyer (back), and Alfie Doughty (hip) ahead of their match against Arsenal. The defensive trio suffered injuries, and manager Rob Edwards is optimistic about the availability of Mengi and Doughty but less certain about Lockyer, who didn’t train on Monday and is still “sore.” Edwards emphasized the need to make sensible decisions and avoid risking players during a busy period. If Lockyer misses out, the back five is likely to feature Doughty and Mengi.
Ryan Giles, considered a winger by his manager, is expected to play in a wing-back role. In midfield, Jordan Clark and Luke Berry are the fit alternatives. For attacking positions, Jacob Brown and Andros Townsend may compete for Tahith Chong’s spot, and Elijah Adebayo is challenging for a starting role upfront. Marvelous Nakamba (knee), Daniel Potts (ankle), Mads Andersen (hamstring), Reece Burke (hamstring), and Cauley Woodrow (calf) remain sidelined, while Albert Sambi Lokonga (hamstring), a fit-again loanee, is ineligible to face his parent club.
Predicted XI: Kaminski, Mengi, Osho, Bell, Issa Kabore, Barkley, Ruddock Mpanzu, Doughty, Brown, Morris, Ogbene.
Manchester City
Manchester City are dealing with suspensions to Jack Grealish and Rodri. Additionally, the availability of Jeremy Doku is uncertain, and there is anticipation for updates on his status. Matheus Nunes (muscle) and Kevin De Bruyne (hamstring) are already on the injury list. Further details will be provided after the pre-match press conferences.
Predicted XI: Ederson, Walker, Rúben Dias, Gvardiol, Rodri, Stones, Álvarez, Kovacic, Bernardo Silva, Haaland, Foden.
Manchester United
Mason Mount is back in training for Manchester United after missing the last three matches due to a calf issue. However, Jadon Sancho (disciplinary), Jonny Evans (thigh), Amad Diallo (knee), Casemiro (ankle), Christian Eriksen (knee), Tyrell Malacia (knee), and Lisandro Martinez (foot) remain unavailable. Additional updates will be provided after the pre-match press conferences.
Predicted XI: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelof, Shaw, McTominay, Mainoo, Antony, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Højlund.
Newcastle United
There’s a possibility that Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe won’t provide updates before the Gameweek 15 deadline, as the team isn’t in action until Thursday. Information on Anthony Gordon’s (hip) status may be unavailable, but Eddie Howe expressed optimism about the winger’s availability after the Manchester United match.
However, Nick Pope is expected to be out for 4-5 months after dislocating his shoulder, with Martin Dubravka taking over in goal. Forward changes are likely to be minimal, with limited senior outfielders available. Paul Dummett, Lewis Hall, Matt Ritchie, and Emil Krafth are the only alternatives. Hall might replace Tino Livramento at left-back, considering Livramento’s recent workload. Newcastle will miss several players, including Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy, Elliot Anderson, Matt Targett, Dan Burn, Sandro Tonali, Javier Manquillo, Joe Willock, Callum Wilson, Sean Longstaff, and potentially Sven Botman.
Predicted XI: Dubravka, Trippier, Lascelles, Schär, Livramento, Miley, Bruno Guimarães, Joelinton, Almirón, Isak, Gordon.
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper will assess the fitness of Willy Boly (hip), Murillo (knock), and Chris Wood (knee) following their injuries in the Everton defeat. Boly was substituted at half-time, so Moussa Niakhate and Felipe might provide cover at centre-half. Danilo continues to struggle with illness. Even if Wood is fit, Cooper might prefer alternatives like Divock Origi and Morgan Gibbs-White, with Taiwo Awoniyi still unavailable due to a groin injury. Ola Aina and Nicolas Dominguez hope for recalls, while goalkeeper Matt Turner may have a chance to return after Odysseas Vlachodimos’ unconvincing performance against Everton.
Predicted XI: Vlachodimos, Aina, Felipe, Murillo, Toffolo, Ibrahim Sangaré, Mangala, Nicolás Domínguez, Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Elanga.
Sheffield United
Sheffield United are likely to be without Chris Basham (leg), Rhian Brewster (knee), Tom Davies (thigh), John Egan (leg), Daniel Jebbison (illness), and Rhys Norrington-Davies (hamstring). There’s uncertainty regarding George Baldock’s injury, which forced him off in the Burnley match. Oli McBurnie starts a two-match ban following his dismissal in Gameweek 14. Further updates will be available after the pre-match press conferences.
Predicted XI: Foderingham, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson, Trusty, Bogle, Fleck, Norwood, Thomas, McAtee, Hamer, Archer.
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur will continue to miss several key players, including James Maddison (ankle), Micky van de Ven (hamstring), Manor Solomon (knee), Ivan Perisic (knee), Ryan Sessegnon (hamstring), Alfie Whiteman (ankle), Ashley Phillips (ankle), and Rodrigo Bentancur (ankle) in the upcoming fixture. There are concerns about Pape Matar Sarr and Eric Dier’s availability. Sarr is expected to return in the next couple of weeks, according to manager Ange Postecoglou, while Dier sustained an injury in training and missed the last match.
Cristian Romero will return from suspension and is likely to feature in the starting XI, possibly replacing Emerson Royal. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg could be considered for a start in midfield, potentially replacing Bryan Gil. Richarlison, who made a brief appearance off the bench, may be gradually reintegrated into the team after surgery. Further updates will be available after the pre-match press conferences.
Predicted XI: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Davies (Ben), Destiny Udogie, Højbjerg, Bissouma, Lo Celso, Kulusevski, Son, Johnson (Brennan).
West Ham United
West Ham United’s latest team news might not be available before the Gameweek 15 deadline due to their fixture against Spurs taking place later in the week. In Gameweek 14, Jarrod Bowen recovered from a knee issue, leaving Michail Antonio (hamstring) as the only player on the injury list. Kurt Zouma, who missed the last match due to personal reasons, could return, possibly replacing Konstantinos Mavropanos.
While there’s a chance Moyes could use a wing-back system against Spurs, he has generally stuck to his formation this season. Players like Pablo Fornals, Said Benrahma, and Aaron Cresswell may not expect rare starts, given Moyes’ tendency to avoid mass tinkering. However, Sunday’s fixture against Fulham might be seen as more winnable if prioritization becomes necessary. Further updates will be provided after the pre-match press conferences.
Predicted XI: Areola, Coufal, Zouma, Aguërd, Emerson, Álvarez, Ward-Prowse, Kudus, Souček, Lucas Paquetá, Bowen.
Wolves
Wolves’ latest team news reveals that Mario Lemina and Joao Gomes will return after missing the previous match due to suspension. Goalkeeper Jose Sa is expected to be fit despite leaving the last game because of a back spasm. However, Rayan Ait-Nouri (ankle) and Pedro Neto (hamstring) are yet to fully recover from their respective injuries, while Joe Hodge (shoulder) and Jonny Otto (disciplinary) remain unavailable. With a short turnaround of just over 72 hours between Gameweeks 14 and 15, the inclusion of Lemina and Gomes provides fresh legs in midfield.
Tommy Doyle could be an alternative for creativity in this match. If rotation is considered, Matt Doherty and Pablo Sarabia are additional options, while Hugo Bueno and Jeanricner Bellegarde appear less secure in the predicted lineup. It’s worth noting that all players except Bueno, Bellegarde, and Gomes have started every match they’ve been available for in the last eight Gameweeks, a period marked by improved performances and results for Wolves.
Predicted XI: José Sá, Dawson, Kilman, Toti, Semedo, Lemina, João Gomes, Bueno, Bellegarde, Matheus Cunha, Hwang Hee-Chan.