FPL GW26: Team news, injury updates, live chat and score prediction

The Premier League’s compressed midweek card has Fantasy Premier League managers scrambling for reliable team news, with double gameweek darlings Arsenal and Wolves at the centre of every conversation, while injury-ravaged squads at Spurs, Chelsea and Manchester City try to cobble together competitive line-ups.

Arsenal’s twin fixtures make the Gunners essential viewing. Leandro Trossard is still being assessed after his early withdrawal against Sunderland, Martin Ødegaard remains a doubt after missing the last two matches, and Bukayo Saka plus teenage prospect Max Dowman are still unavailable despite edging closer to a return. Reiss Nelson is cup-tied against parent club Arsenal, trimming another rotation option.

Wolves, also on the double, have concerns of their own. Goalkeeper André Neto is a major doubt with a calf problem and has not yet trained, while defender Toti Gomes is yet to rejoin the group. Their availability will dictate how ambitious FPL owners can be when stacking Wolves assets across two fixtures in three days.

Elsewhere, the walking wounded dominate headlines. Tottenham’s treatment room overflows: Cristian Romero begins a four-match ban, adding to a prohibitive list that already includes James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Rodrigo Bentancur, Micky van de Ven, Djed Spence, Destiny Udogie, Richarlison and Pedro Porro among others. Spence’s return to training offers slim consolation for Ange Postecoglou, who will field a patched-up XI.

Chelsea’s crisis is easing slightly. Filip Jørgensen, club captain Reece James and centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo are in contention, while midfielder Andrey Santos has been passed fit. Even so, the Blues remain without several regulars as they prepare for a pivotal clash.

Manchester City continue to cope without Joško Gvardiol, Mateo Kovačić, Jérémy Doku, John Stones and Savinho, forcing Pep Guardiola into creative solutions during a relentless schedule.

Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon will face a late fitness test on a thigh issue, while teenage midfielder Lewis Miley is also doubtful. West Ham prepare for life without Jean-Clair Todibo, suspended after his red against Chelsea, and veteran keeper Łukasz Fabiański.

Everton have no fresh setbacks; Jack Grealish is their lone confirmed absentee and will not play again this season. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is being monitored after falling ill, and Ilia Gruev is under observation. Leeds, their upcoming opponent, list only Anton Stach as a long-term casualty; Pascal Struijk should return within the week.

Bournemouth’s injury list remains static: Justin Kluivert, Ben Doak, Marcus Tavernier and Julio Soler are out, while Tyler Adams is unlikely to be rushed back despite training. Fulham expect to miss Tom Cairney and will definitely be without Saša Lukić.

Manchester United target the weekend rather than GW26 for Mason Mount and Matthijs de Ligt, while Patrick Dorgu is still sidelined. Aston Villa have no imminent returns; Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans, John McGinn and others remain out.

Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke is unlikely to recover from a hamstring strain; Yasin Ayari is ruled out with a shoulder issue, but Justin Devenny should return from an ankle complaint. Crystal Palace monitor Jean-Philippe Mateta’s knee problem, though the Frenchman is not expected to be out long-term; Caleb Kporha, Riad Cardines, Eddie Nketiah and Cheick Doucouré remain longer-term absentees.

Burnley’s James Trafford is available, but James Ward-Prowse is ineligible against parent club. Josh Cullen, Zeki Amdouni, Jordan Beyer, Mike Tresor and Connor Roberts are still injured. Abdukodir Khusanov misses out after concussion sustained against Liverpool.

Nottingham Forest receive a boost as Murillo’s injury is not serious and Matz Sels nears a goalkeeping return. Sunderland expect Granit Xhaka, Jocelin Tabi and Bertrand Isidore Traoré back later in the month.

With so many squads stretched, rotation risk and bench fodder loom large. FPL bosses must balance Arsenal and Wolves double-gamers against the security of starters from healthier outfits such as Leeds or Everton. Fine margins—late fitness tests, precautionary withdrawals, tactical surprises—could once again swing gameweek averages and mini-league fortunes.

Stay tuned to live chat channels for up-to-the-minute line-up drops, and brace for a score prediction landscape as volatile as the injury table itself.

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