FPL GW15 Predicted Lineups, Injuries & Press Conference Updates

In this blog, we present you with FPL GW15 predicted lineups, injury updates, press conference updates, and all you need to know ahead for your FPL team ahead of Gameweek 15.

Please Note: This article has been made tenatively based on Thursday’s press conferences and will be updated after all 20 managers have completed their press conferences on Friday, so stay tuned!

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Arsenal

Arsenal GW15 Predicted formation:

4-2-3-1

Arsenal GW15 Predicted lineup:

Raya

White – Timber – Hincapie – Calafiori

Zubimendi – Odegaard

Saka – Eze – Martinelli

Merino

Notes/Injury Updates:

Rice was forced off in the final stages of Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Brentford midweek and it is uncertain whether the England international will be available this weekend. He will be assessed ahead of Saturday’s game against Aston Villa.
Arteta on Rice post-Brentford (via football.london): “Yes, obviously it’s never good news. Declan had to come off. We don’t know. We have to see tomorrow what he’s got.”
Mosquera is the latest to join Arsenal’s growing injury list after appearing to endure an ankle injury against Brentford. He is out for this weekend, along with Gabriel and Saliba, leaving Arteta with a dearth of options in defence. Timber is expected to start as CB, with White starting at RB.
Arteta on Mosquera after Brentford: “And Mosquera is the other one that is out. Obviously we have big Gabi [Gabriel Magalhaes] and Willy [William Saliba] out as well. So we have to adapt. It’s been a theme of this season. But when I look at the players, they haven’t been playing much.”
Trossard picked up a calf injury against Bayern Munich last week but he should return soon. He could potentially be available this weekend.
Arteta on Trossard: “Matter of days as well.”
Arteta on Havertz’s progress: “Matter of weeks; let’s see how it evolves in the next few weeks. He’s doing really well, he’s doing stuff on the pitch, but I think he needs some time.”

Further Read: FPL GW15 Transfer Targets & Watchlist Based on Stats & Eye Test

Aston Villa

Aston Villa GW15 Predicted formation:

4-2-3-1

Aston Villa GW15 Predicted Lineup:

M. Bizot

Cash – Torres – Konsa – Digne

Onana – Kamara

McGinn – Rogers – Guessand

Watkins

Aston Villa Notes/Injury Updates:

Watkins is expected to keep his place in the starting XI after bagging a brace in Villa’s 4-3 win over Brighton this week.
Emi Martinez missed the Brighton clash due to a back injury, Emery revealed post-match, and the Argentinan is a doubt for Arsenal.
Emery on Martinez post-Brighton (via Metro): “He was feeling pain in his back, he couldn’t even do a warm-up normally. We have Marco, and Marco is a fantastic guy and professional. He accepts his role. He signed here to be the sub of Emi Martinez. He is ready when he is available and awaits his moment. Here, for the goalkeeper, it is very difficult to defend corners. How he saved the last action was fantastic. He is so mature and responsible.”
Mings is out for at least a month more with a hamstring injury.
Barkley is out for 8-12 weeks after sustaining a grade 2 knee sprain against last weekend (via The Athletic’s Jacob Tanswell):

Further Read: FPL Gameweek 15 Transfer Tips: Two Players to Buy, Hold, & Sell

Bournemouth

Bournemouth GW15 Predicted formation

4-2-3-1

Bournemouth GW15 Predicted lineup:

Petrovic

Jiminez – Senesi – Diakite – Truffert

Brooks – Scott

Tavernier – Kluivert – Semenyo

Evanlison

Bournemouth Team News & Key Notes:

David Brooks will return to contention against Chelsea this weekend, having missed this week’s defeat to Everton after accumulating 5 yellow cards. He should start in place of Tyler Adams, who in turn is sidelined through suspension after picking up a 5th yellow card against the Toffees.
Ryan Christie and Ben Doak are out.
Lewis Cook is also suspended for GW15.

Further Read: FPL GW15 Scout Picks Based on Stats, Analysis and Matchups

Brighton

Brighton GW15 Predicted formation

4-2-3-1

Brighton GW15 Predicted lineup:

Verbruggen

Wieffer – Van Hecke – Dunk – Kadioglu

Baleba – Ayari

Minteh – Rutter – D. Gomez

Welbeck

Brighton Team News and Key Notes:

Rutter missed Brighton’s midweek clash against Villa after being hit in the face by the ball against Forest last weekend. While he was unavailable against Emery’s men, he could return to contention this weekend.
Mitoma appears to be nearing a return, having trained for 2 days this week, and he could feature this weekend against West Ham.
Hurzeler on Mitoma in his pre-Villa presser: “Kaoru Mitoma was training yesterday [Monday], and he will train today. Then we have to make a decision if he’s an option for the squad. But he’s definitely really close.”
Adam Webster and Solly March are still out.

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Burnley

Burnley GW15 Predicted formation

4-2-3-1

Burnley GW15 Predicted lineup:

Dubravka

Walker – Ekdal – Esteve – Hartman

Cullen – Luis

Tchaouna –Foster – Anthony

Flemming

Burnley Team News and Key Notes:

Lyle Foster, Tuanzebe, and Hannibal Mejbri will miss this weekend’s fixture against Newcastle due to AFCON.
Jordan Beyer and Zeki Amdouni are out.

Further Read: FPL Gameweek 15 Transfer Tips: Two Players to Buy, Hold, & Sell

Brentford

Brentford GW15 Predicted formation:

5-3-2

Brentford GW15 Predicted lineup:

Kelleher

Kayode – Pinnock – Van Den Berg – Ajer – Rico Henry

Yarmolyuk – Henderson – Damsgaard

Thiago – Schade

Brentford team news:

Antoni Milambo and Fabio Carvalho are out.

Chelsea

Chelsea GW15 Predicted formation:

4-2-3-1

Chelsea GW15 Predicted lineup:

Robert Sanchez

Gusto – Fofana – Chalobah – Cucurella

James – Enzo

Estevao – Cole Palmer – Neto

J. Pedro

Chelsea Team News and Notes:

Caicedo is out as he serves his three-match suspension after his red card against Arsenal last weekend.
Palmer is expected to make his long-awaited return to the starting XI after recovering from his groin injury and a recent fractured toe that extended his period on the sidelines.
Colwill and Lavia are out.

Further Read: FPL GW15 Scout Picks Based on Stats, Analysis and Matchups

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace GW15 Predicted Formation

3-4-2-1

Crystal Palace GW15 Predicted lineup:

Henderson

Guehi – Lacroix – Richards

Munoz – Hughes – Wharton- Mitchell

Kamada – Pino

Mateta

Crystal Palace Notes/Injury Updates:

Sarr remains on the sidelines after his ankle injury against Manchester United last Sunday.
Glasner on team news ahead of Fulham: “In my experience, you can never plan too far ahead. Fortunately, it looks like we have no injury concerns from the Burnley game.”
“Of course, the issues you always have after a Premier League game, there are a few knocks and a few players with some pain. But now it’s a little bit easier, we have three days in between, so one more day to rest and also to prepare, so everybody should be fine.”
“I think Borna Sosa looks like he could return for the matchday squad. That gives us one more option.”

Everton

Everton GW15 Predicted Formation

4-2-3-1

Everton GW15 Predicted lineup

Pickford

O’Brien – Tarkowski – O’Brien – Mykolenko

Dewsbury-Hall – Garner

Ndiaye – Alcaraz- Grealish

Barry

Everton Injury News/Updates:

Gueye serves his 3rd and last game under suspension following his red card against Man United.
Ndiaye and Gueye will only leave for AFCON on 15 December after GW16.
Iroegbunam picked up his 5th yellow card against Bournemouth midweek and is suspended, so he’s out.
Keane missed the Bournemouth game due to injury and he’s doubtful for this weekend.
Branthwaite, Rohl, and Coleman are out.

Further Read: FPL Gameweek 15 Transfer Tips: Two Players to Buy, Hold, & Sell

Fulham

Fulham GW15 Predicted formation:

4-2-3-1

Fulham GW15 Predicted lineup:

Leno

Castagne – Bassey – Andersen – Sessegnon

Berge – Iwobi

H.Wilson – King – Kevin

Jiminez

Latest Updates:

Muniz and Robinson are out.

Leeds

Leeds GW15 Predicted formation

4-3-3

Leeds GW15 Predicted lineup:

Perri

Bogle – Struijk – Rodon – Gudmundsson

Tanaka – Ampadu- Stach

Aaronson – Joel Piroe – Okafor

Leeds team news:

Dan James and Sean Longstaff are out.
Farke on team news ahead of Saturday’s game against Liverpool: “No fresh injury concerns. We have definitely Daniel James and Sean Longstaff out, so it’s a bit more longer term after this game. Of course we need to take some late decisions, like always when you have such a quick turnaround. We have a few players who are a bit more major doubt.”
Calvert-Lewin and Nmecha are doubtful, with the former suffering a calf injury and the latter sustaining hamstring issues in their midweek win over Chelsea.
Farke on the duo: “Lukas Nmecha with hamstring problems after the last game, we will have to assess him to see if he is available.”
“Dominic Calvert-Lewin with some calf problems after the last game, also a question mark behind his availability.”
He added: “We also have players with loads of load, not just in this game, but also over the course of the last games. The wing back positions and midfield positions, so we will have to see who is fully recovered.”

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Liverpool

Liverpool GW15 Predicted Formation:

4-2-3-1

Liverpool GW15 Predicted lineup:

Alisson

Gomez – Konate – Van Dijk – Kerkez

Mac Allister – Gravenberch

Szoboszlai – Wirtz – Gakpo

Ekitike

Liverpool Team News and Key Notes:

Salah has been dropped for two consecutive games for tactical reasons and it is unsure whether Slot will have him return to his place in the starting XI against Leeds.
Frimpong is out.
Bradley is doubtful as he recovers from a muscle injury that he sustained on international duty.

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Manchester City

Man City GW15 Predicted formation

4-3-3

Man City GW15 Predicted lineup:

Donnarumma

M.Nunes – Dias – Gvardiol – O’Reilly

Silva – Gonzalez – Reijnders

Foden – Haaland – Doku

Man City Notes/Injury Update:

Rodri and Kovacic are out.

Manchester United

Man United GW15 Predicted formation:

3-4-2-1

Man United GW15 Predicted lineup:

Lammens

Yoro – De Ligt – Shaw

Diallo – Bruno Fernandes – Casemiro – Dalot

Mbeumo – Mount

Zirkzee

Man United Notes/Injury Update:

Maguire and Sesko are out.
Cunha has returned to the fold after recovering from the knock he picked up in training last month.
Lisandro Martinez is back in action as well after an extended period on the sidelines after his ACL tear in February.

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Newcastle United

Newcastle United GW15 Predicted formation:

4-3-3

Newcastle United GW15 Predicted lineup:

Ramsdale

Livramento – Thiaw – Burn – Hall

B.Guimaraes – Tonali – Joelinton

Elanga – Woltemade – Gordon

Newcastle United Injury News/Notes:

Nick Pope, who has missed Newcastle’s last two games, is out with a groin injury.
Sven Botman is doubtful with a back injury.
Howe on Botman, Pope, and Wissa before their mid-week Spurs clash: “Yoane participated in an 11v11 training game while we were at Everton. He’ll have another one at some stage this week and we’ll see how close he is.”
“With Sven, he’s going to see a specialist in the next couple of days to get a definitive opinion on whether he needs an injection or whether he’s able to rest for a few days and resume training.”
“No further update from Saturday. He [Nick] is one of a number of players we’ll analyse early this week and try to get a proper diagnosis.”
Gordon is predicted to return to the starting lineup after recovering from his hip injury and starting on the bench for their last 2 games.

Further Read: FPL GW15 Transfer Targets & Watchlist Based on Stats & Eye Test

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest GW15 Predicted formation:

4-2-3-1

Nottingham Forest GW15 Predicted lineup:

Sels

Williams – Milenkovic – Morato – Savona

Sangare – Anderson

Ndoye – Gibbs White – Domingue

Igor Jesus

Forest team news:

Sean Dyche has offered massive updates on his extensive list of injured players ahead of Nottingham Forest’s match against Everton this weekend.
Gibbs-White came off late in Forest’s 1-0 win over Wolves this week, but Sean Dyche has confirmed that it was nothing serious.
Dyche in his pre-match presser ahead of Saturday’s Everton clash (via BBC): “I think he’s OK. There are a few knocks at the minute because we are playing a lot of games. I don’t think it’s anything serious or it’s certainly not been reported as serious.”
Douglas Luiz is out as he struggles with a hamstring injury but he is ‘close to getting back to training’.
Chris Wood is ‘making a bit of progress’, ‘but it is still early days’ according to the manager.
Murillo is doubtful with an illness but Dyche is hopeful that he can return in time for Saturday’s fixture.
Zinchenko is ‘on the grass and doing fine’ as he continues his recovery from a groin injury.
Angus Gunn‘s rehab has been delayed but he is getting better, while Ola Aina still needs time until his return.

Sunderland

Sunderland GW15 Predicted formation

5-4-1

Sunderland GW15 Predicted lineup:

Roefs

Hume – Mukiele – Ballard – Alderete – Mandava

Le Fee – Xhaka – Sadiki – Talbi

Isidor

Sunderland team news:

Diarra, Leo Hjelde,Dennis Cirkin, and Aji Alese are out.

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Spurs

Spurs GW15 Predicted formation:

4-2-3-1

Spurs GW15 Predicted lineup:

Vicario

Porro – Van der Ven – Romero – Udogie

Bentancur – Palhinha

Kudus – B. Johnson – Richarlison

Kolo Muani

Spurs team news:

Frank on team news ahead of Brentford: “No [issues after midweek Newcastle draw], everyone from the Newcastle game should be ready.”
Frank on Kulusevski and Solanke: “When they are ready to really be close to being involved in the squad, then I will give more information.”
Maddison, Kota Takai, Bissouma, and Dragusin are out.

Further Read: FPL GW15 Transfer Targets & Watchlist Based on Stats & Eye Test

West Ham

West Ham GW15 Predicted formation:

4-1-4-1

West Ham GW15 Predicted lineup:

Areola

Wan-Bissaka – Todibo – Mavropanos – Diouf

Soucek – Magassa

Bowen – Paqueta – Fernandes

Wilson

West Ham Team News and Notes:

Paqueta should return to the starting XI at the weekend after serving his one-match suspension against Man United this week.
Scarles and Summerville are out.

Wolves

Wolves GW15 Predicted formation:

3-4-3

Wolves GW15 Predicted lineup:

Johnstone

Agbadou – T. Gomes – Mosquera

Tchatchoua – Andre – Joao Gomes – Wolfe

Arias – Larsen – Bellegarde

Wolves Team News and Notes:

Edwards on Munetsi ahead of Man United clash (via Wolves correspondent Liam Keen on X): “Munetsi has had a scan today, we think he’s pulled his calf.”
Edawrds on fatigue: “There will be some tired bodies but you expect that. They’re alright but there’s a lot of disappointment. We reviewed things this morning and left the room with some clarity to go forward with.”
Joao Gomes is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card in GW14 vs Nottingham Forest.

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