FPL GW2 Predicted Lineups, Injuries & Press Conference Updates

In this blog, we’ll deep dive and present you the FPL GW2 Predicted Lineups of the 2025/26 Premier League Season, along with the Latest injury news and Press Conference Updates.

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FPL GW2 Predicted Lineups

Arsenal

Arsenal GW2 Predicted formation: 4-3-3

Arsenal GW2 Predicted lineup: 

David Raya

Timber – Saliba – Gabriel – Calafiori

Odegaard – Zubimendi – Rice

Saka – Gyokeres – Martinelli

Notes/Injury Updates:

• It is very difficult to predict the full-backs for Arsenal, which is going to be the case throughout the season- Timber vs White and Lewis Skelly vs Calafiori. White started GW1 vs Manchester United and was subbed off at 71 minutes. White was also not seen in the open training on Wednesday(Possibly due to an injury). So we predict that Timber starts this one.
• Kai Havertz is set for a spell out with a knee injury. This improves Gyokeres expected minutes, but there could be Merino coming in as a sub for the final 30 minutes and playing as a striker as well.
• Gabriel Jesus is ruled out.

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Aston Villa

Aston Villa GW2 Predicted formation: 

• 4-3-3/4-4-2

Aston Villa GW2 Predicted Lineup:

Martinez

Cash – Mings – Torres – Digne

McGinn – Onana- Kamara

Tielemans

Watkins – Rogers

Aston Villa Notes/Injury Updates:

• Emi Martinez is available and should be back in the lineup after being suspended for GW1.
• Konsa is suspended for GW2 after receiving a straight red card vs Newcastle in GW1.
• Villa lacked the attacking threat(even before the red card) vs Newcastle, and Emery might drop one of Onana/Kamara and go for Malen/Guessland to opt for a 4-3-3 formation.

Bournemouth

Bournemouth GW2 Predicted formation

• 4-2-3-1

Bournemouth GW2 Predicted lineup:

Petrovic

Smith – Senesi – Diakite – Truffert

Adams – Scott

Tavernier – Brooks- Semenyo

Evanilson

Bournemouth Team News & Key Notes:

• Diakite has been signed to replace Zabarnyi at center back. He made the lineup straight away in GW1 and will hold on to his place.
• Dango has left the team and has joined Brentford.
• Kluivert(Just back in training) and Christie(Expected to train his week) missed GW1 due to short-term injuries & could be back for GW2. Watch out for Press Conference news.
• Lewis Cook is suspended for the first 2 Gameweeks. Unal is injured.

Brighton

Brighton GW2 Predicted formation

• 4-2-3-1

Brighton GW2 Predicted lineup:

Verbruggen 

Weiffer – Van Hecke – Dunk – De Cuyper

Ayari – Baleba

Minteh – O’Riley – Mitoma

Rutter 

Brighton Team News and Key Notes:

• Rutter started as the Forward ahead of Welbeck, Had a good game and also won the penalty. He is a 6.0 Midfielder in FPL and should start the upcoming game as well.

Burnley

Burnley GW2 Predicted formation

• 4-3-3/3-4-3

Burnley GW2 Predicted lineup:

Dubravka

Sonne- Walker –Ekdal– Esteve – Hartman

Hannibal – Laurent – Cullen– Anthony

Foster

Burnley Team News and Key Notes:

• Dubravka(4.0 GK) became the first-choice keeper right away.
• Ugocukwu came on as a sub and could push for a start sooner or later.
• Burnley could go back to 4 at the back vs relatively easier opponents like Sunderland, and someone like Bruun Larsen/Edwards could come in to the team.

Brentford

Brentford GW2 Predicted formation:

• 4-3-3

Brentford GW2 Predicted lineup:

Kelleher

Kayode – Collins – Van Den Berg – Henry

Jensen – Henderson

Carvalho – Damsgaard – Schade

Thiago

Brentford team news:

• Wissa is likely leaving the club and has not featured in pre-season at all. He is very likely not be playing for Brentford again.
• Ouattara has been signed by Brentford, but it is likely that he comes on as a substitute for his debut.
• Henderson came on as a sub and he could replace Yarmoulyuk in the starting 11.

Chelsea

Chelsea GW2 Predicted formation:

• 4-3-3

Chelsea GW2 Predicted lineup:

Robert Sanchez

James – Acheampong – Chalobah – Cucurella

Caicedo – Enzo Fernandez

Neto – Palmer – Gittens

Joao Pedro

Chelsea Team News and Notes:

• Fofana has removed all his Instagram posts related to Chelsea, which suggests that he might leave Chelsea soon.
• Estevao looked good after coming on, but it looks like he will wait for a starting chance.
• Badiashille and Lavia are ruled out.

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace Predicted Formation

• 3-4-2-1

Crystal Palace GW2 Predicted lineup:

Henderson

Guehi – Lacroix – Richards

Munoz – Hughes – Wharton – Mitchell  

Sarr – Esse/Devenny

Mateta

Crystal Palace Notes/Injury Updates:

• Eze looks to be on his way to Spurs, which means that Devenny/Esse will take his spot as Kamada is injured right now.

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Everton

Everton GW2 Predicted Formation

• 4-3-3

Everton GW2 Predicted lineup

Pickford

O’Brien – Tarkowski – Keane- Garner

Gueye – Iroegbunam

Alcaraz – Dewsbury Hall – Ndiaye

Beto

Everton Injury News/Updates:

• Mykolenko got injured in the final pre-season and was subbed off after just 12 minutes. Garner played in GW1 ahead of Aznou.
• Grealish came on as a substitute in GW1
• Beto vs Barry is a 50/50 call, but it looks like Beto will be given at least a few more games.

Fulham

Fulham GW2 Predicted formation:

4-2-3-1

Fulham GW2 Predicted lineup:

Leno

Tete – Andersen – Cuenca- Bassey  

Berge – Lukic

Wilson- King- Iwobi

Raul Jimenez

Latest Updates:

• Robinson underwent surgery in May but is not yet ready to return.
• Sessegnon got injured in the final pre-season game and is a doubt. Watch out for Press Conference updates.
• King(4.5 MID) played in the No.10 position ahead of Smith Rowe.
• Muniz came on as a sub and got the injury-time equalizer. He could start ahead of Raul.

Leeds

Leeds GW2 Predicted formation

• 4-3-3

Leeds GW2 Predicted lineup:

Perri

Bogle – Bijol – Rodon – Gudmundsson

Tanaka – Ampadu – Stach

James – Piroe – Gnonto

Leeds team news:

• Bijol was suspended for GW1, now that he is back, he should take his place over Struijk.

Liverpool

Liverpool GW2 Predicted Formation:

4-3-3

Liverpool GW2 Predicted lineup:

Alisson

Frimpong – Konate – Van Dijk – Kerkez

Mac Allister – Wirtz – Gravenberch

Salah – Ekitike – Gakpo

Liverpool Team News and Key Notes:

• Gravenberch was suspended for GW1, he will be back in the starting 11. We are predicting Gravenberch to replace Szoboszlai, but he could replace Gakpo/Wirtz as well. If he replaces Gakpo, Ekitike moves to the left, and Wirtz will play as the false 9.

Further Read: Interview with FPL World Number 1 Manager Over Last 2 Seasons

Manchester City

Man City GW2 Predicted formation

• 3-2-4-1

Man City GW2 Predicted lineup:

Trafford

Lewis – Dias – Stones – Ait Nouri 

Silva- Nico Gonzalez – Reijnders

Bobb- Haaland– Doku

Man City Notes/Injury Update:

• Watch out for press conference updates for updates on Foden, Savinho, Ederson, and Gvardiol.
• Marmoush could replace Doku for GW2 in a tactical change.

Manchester United

Man United GW2 Predicted formation: 

• 3-4-2-1

Man United GW2 Predicted lineup:

Onana

Yorro – De Ligt – Shaw

Amad – Casimero – Bruno – Dorgu

Mbeumo – Cunha

Sesko

Man United Notes/Injury Update:

• Lisandro Martinez is a long-term absentee as he’s recovering from an ACL injury.
• Onana is expected to be back in goal vs Fulham as per multiple reports.

Newcastle United

• 4-3-3

Newcastle United Predicted lineup:

Pope 

Trippier – Schar – Burn – Livramento

Bruno – Tonali – Joelinton

Elanga – Gordon – Barnes

Newcastle United Injury News/Notes:

• Botman and Hall were on the bench in GW1, and if they are fit to start, they will replace Schar and Trippier.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest GW2 Predicted formation: 

• 4-2-3-1

Nottingham Forest GW2 Predicted lineup:

Sels

Aina – Milenkovic – Murilo – Williams

Sangare – Anderson

Ndoye – Gibbs White – Hudson Odoi

Wood

Forest team news:

• Douglas Luiz(not yet official) and Mcatee are signed by Forest. They will be getting cameo appearances to start with initially, and not likely to start soon anyway.

Sunderland

Sunderland GW2 Predicted formation

• 4-3-3

Sunderland GW2 Predicted lineup:

Roefs

Hume – Ballard – Seelt – Reinildo

Diarra – Xhaka – Sadiki

Talbi – Mayenda – Adingra

Sunderland team news:

• Mayenda and Isidor(came on as a sub) both scored in the 3-0 win, which means 4.5 FWD Guiu will have to wait at least a few more games for a start.

Spurs

Spurs GW2 Predicted formation:

• 4-2-3-1

Spurs Predicted lineup:

Vicario

Porro –Van der Ven –Danso– Romero – Spence

Bentanur – Palhinha– Sarr

Kudus – Richarlison

Spurs team news:

• Maddison will be out for months due to an ACL injury.
• We are predicting Thomas Frank to go back up 3 at the back against a team like Manchester City, similar to how he set up vs PSG. Danso should come in as the third center back.
• With Richarlison scoring 2 great goals, Solanke will once again be coming off the bench.

Further Read: Interview with FPL World Number 1 Manager Over Last 2 Seasons

West Ham

West Ham GW2 Predicted formation:

• 3-4-3

West Ham GW2 Predicted lineup:

Hermansen

Todibo – Kilman – Aguerd

Wan Bissakka – Ward Prowse – Rodriguez – Diouf

Bowen – Paqueta

Fullkrug

West Ham Team News and Notes:

• West Ham have signed goalkeeper Hermansen, who became the first choice right away in GW1 ahead of Areola.
• £4.5 Midfielder Potts has been impressive in pre-season and could start ahead of JWP/Rodriguez after the disaster in GW1.

Wolves

Wolves GW2 Predicted formation:

• 3-4-3

Wolves GW2 Predicted lineup:

Jose Sa 

Doherty – Agbadou- Toti

Hoever – Andre – Joao Gomes – Wolfe

Arias – Bellegarde

Larsen

Wolves Team News and Notes:

• Fer Lopez and Munetsi could start as well in the Arias/Bellegarde position. Arias came on as a sub in GW1, but we feel he could be ahead of Munetsi in the pecking order.
• Hoever(£4.0 DEF) started the first game at RWB, but he could lose his spot to Ricardo Gomes. Wolves are also in the transfer market looking for a right-back. So he might not be a good choice long term.
• Mosquera might not be match fit yet, but when he is fully back, he should replace Doherty in the back three.

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