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Ahead of the latest round of Premier League fixtures, here is all the key injury news alongside essential Fantasy Premier League statistics.
The gameweek kicks off on Friday with Leeds hosting Burnley in the late kick-off (20:00 BST) – here is the full fixture list.
This article will be updated as Premier League managers give their weekly news conferences.
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Friday 1 May
Leeds v Burnley (20:00 BST)
Gabriel Gudmundsson of Leeds has been ruled out with a serious hamstring injury, while Noah Okafor is managing a calf problem sustained during last week’s FA Cup semi‑final defeat.
Jaka Bijol remains a doubt due to a hip issue.
Burnley have offered no fresh team news since Scott Parker’s departure on Thursday.
Josh Cullen, Connor Roberts and Jordan Beyer remain out, but Hannibal Mejbri and Axel Tuanzebe could return after missing last weekend’s defeat to Manchester City.
Players out: Leeds – Bijol, Gudmundsson, Gruev Burnley – Beyer, Cullen, Roberts
Doubts: Leeds – Okafor Burnley – Mejbri, Tuanzebe
Key FPL notes:
● Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s (£5.7m) penalty in Gameweek 33 is his only goal in eight league matches. The Leeds striker has missed eight of his nine big chances in that time.
● Leeds’ Noah Okafor (£5.6m) has scored three goals and supplied an assist in his last three matches, amassing 31 points. One of the most-bought midfielders of the week, he is, however, a doubt with a calf complaint.
● Burnley’s Zian Flemming (£5.3m) has scored in each of his last three away matches.
Saturday 2 May
Brentford v West Ham (15:00 BST)
Jordan Henderson, Vitaly Janelt and Rico Henry all remain doubts for Brentford as they continue their respective injury recoveries.
Head coach Keith Andrews is expected to give a full update in his press conference later on Friday.
West Ham are close to full strength once again. Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo said there are only “small knocks” in the squad and he expects everyone to be available.
Players out: Brentford – Carvalho, Dasilva, Furo, Milambo West Ham – Fabianski
Doubts: Brentford – Henderson, Henry, Janelt
Key FPL notes:
● Brentford’s Dango Ouattara (£5.8m) has produced six shots and eight chances created in his last three matches at the Gtech Community Stadium.
● Igor Thiago (£7.4m) has scored 12 goals and racked up 46 shots across 17 home appearances for the Bees this season. Only Erling Haaland (£14.5m) has more (14 and 61 respectively).
● West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen (£7.8m) has recorded nine assists in as many Gameweeks, including two last time out.
Newcastle v Brighton (15:00 BST)
Newcastle midfielder Joelinton returns after serving a two‑match suspension.
Anthony Gordon has trained this week but will be assessed after missing last Saturday’s defeat to Arsenal with a hip problem.
For Brighton, Mats Wieffer is available again after overcoming an ankle issue.
Head coach Fabian Hürzeler confirmed that Diego Gomez is still out but is expected to feature again before the end of the season.
James Milner, Solly March, Stefanos Tzimas and Adam Webster remain unavailable.
Players out: Newcastle – Krafth, Livramento, Schär Brighton – Gomez, Milner, March, Tzimas, Webster
Doubts: Newcastle – Gordon
Key FPL notes:
● Newcastle’s William Osula (£5.4m) has scored two goals in his last three matches, amassing 19 points.
● Since Gameweek 28, only Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United (£10.4m) has racked up more assists or created more chances among midfielders than Pascal Gross (£5.5m), with five and 18 respectively.
● In the last four away matches, no defender has produced more clean sheets (three) or defensive contribution points (six) than Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke (£4.6m).
Wolves v Sunderland (15:00 BST)
Yerson Mosquera is available again for Wolves after serving his suspension.
Sam Johnstone will miss the rest of the season with a shoulder injury, while Ladislav Krejci remains a doubt because of the neck problem that kept him out of last weekend’s defeat to Spurs.
For Sunderland, Jocelin Ta Bi returns to contention and Bertrand Traoré and Nilson Angulo will be assessed.
Romaine Mundle and Simon Moore remain sidelined.
Players out: Wolves – Johnstone, Medina
Doubts: Wolves – Krejci Sunderland – Angulo, Traoré, Ta Bi
Key FPL notes:
● Joao Gomes of Wolves (£5.3m) has served up three attacking returns in his last six appearances, averaging 5.3 points per match.
● Only one defender has created more big chances (seven) than Sunderland’s Nordi Mukiele (£4.6m) in 2025/26.
● Enzo Le Fee (£4.8m) has an eye-catching four goals, five assists, 14 defensive contribution points and 10 bonus points from 29 starts this season. He is Sunderland’s leader for chances created (43) and successful crosses (22) across the campaign.
Arsenal v Fulham (17:30 BST)
Mikel Arteta will give a team news update in his press conference later on Friday.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard’s fitness will be assessed after he was forced off during Wednesday’s 1-1 Champions League draw with Atletico Madrid.
Jurrien Timber remains unavailable, as does long‑term absentee Mikel Merino.
Ryan Sessegnon is a doubt for Fulham after limping off against Aston Villa last weekend.
Alex Iwobi and Kevin remain sidelined, while Kenny Tete could return.
Players out: Arsenal – Havertz, Timber, Merino Fulham – Iwobi, Kevin
Doubts: Arsenal – Odegaard Fulham –Sessegnon, Tete
Key FPL notes:
● Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhaes (£7.2m) picked up his 15th clean sheet of the campaign in Gameweek 34, two more than any other defender.
● No goalkeeper has kept more clean sheets (three) than the Gunners’ David Raya (£6.0m) in the last five matches, a period which has seen him rack up 26 points.
● Since Gameweek 20, only four midfielders have amassed more FPL points than Harry Wilson of Fulham (£6.0m, 72), and only three have scored more goals. However, all five of his strikes in that time have arrived at Craven Cottage.
Sunday 3 May
Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (14:00 BST)
Lewis Cook and Julio Soler could both return to the Bournemouth squad after recovering from thigh injuries, while Justin Kluivert remains a long‑term absentee with his knee problem.
For Crystal Palace, Nathaniel Clyne could be back in contention after missing last Saturday’s defeat to Liverpool through illness.
Both managers are expected to provide further updates during their respective press conferences later on Friday.
Players out: Bournemouth – Kluivert Crystal Palace – Nketiah, Guessand, Doucoure
Doubts: Bournemouth – Cook, Soler Crystal Palace – Clyne
Key FPL notes:
● Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi (£5.2m) has made 377 defensive contributions this season, and his defensive contribution points tally (44) is more than that of any other defender.
● Junior Kroupi (£4.6m) has scored three goals in the last four Gameweeks, taking his tally for the season to 11. The Cherries forward scored twice in the reverse fixture against Crystal Palace back in Gameweek 8.
● Maxence Lacroix of Crystal Palace (£5.1m) has produced defensive contribution points in six of his last seven matches to take his season’s tally to 36, a total bettered by only three defenders.
Manchester United v Liverpool (15:30 BST)
Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha is back in full training and could return to the squad after missing the win over Chelsea with a hip issue.
Lisandro Martínez remains suspended, while Matthijs de Ligt and Patrick Dorgu are long‑term absentees. Head coach Michael Carrick will offer further updates in his press conference later on Friday.
Mohamed Salah has been ruled out of Sunday’s match with a minor hamstring problem.
Goalkeeper Alisson Becker remains a doubt, and Milos Kerkez will be assessed after recent niggles.
Players out: Man Utd – De Ligt, Dorgu, Martinez Liverpool – Mamardashvili, Ekitike, Leoni, Bradley
Doubts: Man Utd – Cunha Liverpool – Alisson, Kerkez
Key FPL notes:
● Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has produced eight FPL assists in the last seven Gameweeks to take his total for the season to 20. This is just five off the all-time FPL season record set by Luis Suarez.
● Since Gameweek 29, only one midfielder has scored more goals than Red Devils’ Casemiro (£5.8m, four). All four of his best scores in FPL have come this season.
● Only two defenders have scored more goals on their travels than Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk (£6.2m, three) this season, while only Arsenal’s Gabriel has scored more FPL points on the road than the Dutchman’s 84.
Aston Villa v Spurs (19:00 BST)
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery and Spurs head coach Roberto De Zerbi will provide updates in their press conferences later on Friday.
Amadou Onana’s fitness will be assessed after the Villa midfielder was substituted with a calf injury against Nottingham Forest on Thursday.
Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario could return after hernia surgery, while Destiny Udogie is also pushing to be involved following a muscle issue.
Players out: Aston Villa – Kamara Spurs – Davies, Kudus, Kulusevski, Maddison, Odobert, Romero, Sarr, Simons, Solanke
Doubts: Aston Villa – Alysson, Onana Spurs – Udogie, Vicario
Key FPL notes:
● Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers (£7.5m) has produced an attacking return in three of his last four matches, amassing 22 points.
● Villa’s striker Ollie Watkins (£8.8m) welcomes Tottenham Hotspur on the back of three goals and one assist in his last four matches.
● In the last four Gameweeks, only one defender has had more shots than Spurs’ Pedro Porro (£5.2m, seven), who scored in Gameweek 32.
Monday 4 May
Chelsea v Nottingham Forest (15:00 BST)
Chelsea defender Reece James remains out with a thigh injury, while Estevao has been ruled out for the season with a similar issue.
Filip Jorgensen is still sidelined after minor groin surgery.
Murillo has missed Nottingham Forest’s last two matches with a muscle injury.
Ibrahim Sangare will be assessed after a minor issue.
Both managers are expected to provide further updates in their press conferences later on Friday.
Players out: Chelsea –James, Jorgensen, Estevao, Colwill, Gittens
Nott’m Forest – Hudson-Odoi, Victor, Savona, Boly
Doubts: Nott’m Forest –Murillo, Cunha, Sangare, Ndoye
Key FPL notes:
● Chelsea’s Cole Palmer (£10.5m) returned from injury as a substitute in Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final. In the last four home matches, no midfielder has had more shots (15) than the Chelsea man.
● After missing Double Gameweek 33 due to injury, Joao Pedro (£7.5m) gave a bright performance in the FA Cup semi-final. His points per start average (5.5) is better than any other Chelsea player this season.
● Nottingham Forest’s captain Morgan Gibbs-White (£7.6m) is in his best run of form across his eight seasons in Fantasy. He has returned four goals, an assist and five bonus points in the last two Gameweeks.
Everton v Manchester City (20:00 BST)
In‑form Everton striker Beto could return after recovering from concussion.
Jarrad Branthwaite and Jack Grealish are long-term absentees.
Everton boss David Moyes will provide further team news later on Friday in his press conference.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said Rodri is making good progress but added that it is too early to make a call on whether he’ll feature on Monday.
Ruben Dias is still sidelined and Josko Gvardiol is working his way back from a fractured shin.
Players out: Everton – Branthwaite, Grealish Man City – Dias, Gvardiol
Doubts: Everton – Beto Man City – Rodri
Key FPL notes:
● Everton’s Kiernan Dewsbury Hall (£5.1m) had been a major influence on Everton’s attack this season. The midfielder has produced 14 attacking returns across 27 appearances, amassing 140 points.
● Man City’s Rayan Cherki (£6.5m) has produced three assists and a goal in the last five Gameweeks. In that time, he ranks first among midfielders for big chances created (nine).
● Since Gameweek 26, Nico O’Reilly of Man City (£5.1m) has scored more goals (four) than any defender.
