FPL GW3 Predicted Lineups, Injuries & Press Conference Updates

In this blog, we’ll deep dive and present you the FPL GW3 Predicted Lineups of the 2025/26 Premier League Season, along with the Latest injury news and Press Conference Updates.

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FPL GW3 Predicted Lineups

Arsenal

Arsenal GW3 Predicted formation: 4-3-3

Arsenal GW3 Predicted lineup: 

David Raya

Timber – Saliba – Gabriel – Calafiori

Merino – Zubimendi – Rice

Madueke – Gyokeres – Martinelli

Notes/Injury Updates:

• Bukayo Saka has been ruled out for up to 4 weeks with a hamstring injury. This means that he is likely to miss out till GW4/GW5 atleast.

• Odegaard had a shoulder injury in the first half and is a doubt for GW3. However Odegaard has been named in Norway’s squad for their upcoming fixtures despite his shoulder injury concern from the weekend. If he is ruled out, Merino could take his place.

• White started GW1 vs Manchester United and was subbed off at 71 minutes. White was also not seen in the open training on Wednesday. Arteta told “let’s see” when asked about White’s availability before GW2. White didn’t make the squad for GW2. Watch out for Press Conference updates. Irrespective of the updates, Timber should hold on to his place as he got 2 goals, 1 assist in GW2 vs Leeds.
• Gabriel Jesus was back in training.
• Eze also trained with the Arsenal after his transfer but it is unlikely that he starts straight away and will likely come on as a sub.
• Havertz and Norgaard are ruled out.

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Aston Villa

Aston Villa GW3 Predicted formation: 

• 4-3-3/4-4-2

Aston Villa GW3 Predicted Lineup:

Martinez

Cash – Mings – Konsa – Digne

McGinn – Onana- Tielemans

Malen/Guessland– Watkins – Rogers

Aston Villa Notes/Injury Updates:

• Konsa is available and should be back in the lineup after being suspended for GW2.
• Boubacar Kamara is likely to miss two to three weeks with a hamstring injury. Initial scans show a minor issue picked up against Brentford but there is hope he will return for the first game after the international break, away to Everton.
• Villa lacked the attacking threat(even before the red card) vs Newcastle and also vs Brentford. So with Kamara ruled out, Emery might opt for Malen/Guessland to replace them and play in a 4-3-3 formation. Buendia is also an option.

Further Read: FPL GW3 – Fixtures & Players to Target for Gameweek 3

Bournemouth

Bournemouth GW3 Predicted formation

• 4-2-3-1

Bournemouth GW3 Predicted lineup:

Petrovic

Smith – Senesi – Diakite – Truffert

Adams – Scott

Tavernier – Brooks- Semenyo

Evanilson

Bournemouth Team News & Key Notes:

• Both Christie and Kluivert made their returns from injuries in GW2 and played 24 minutes and 12 minutes respectively. Both Kluivert and Christie started the midweek 2-0 loss in the Carabao cup to Brentford. So our guess is that they will be slowly eased into action.

Brighton

Brighton GW3 Predicted formation

• 4-2-3-1

Brighton GW3 Predicted lineup:

Verbruggen 

Weifer – Van Hecke – Dunk – De Cuyper

Ayari – Baleba

Minteh – O’Riley – Mitoma

Rutter 

Brighton Team News and Key Notes:

• Rutter missed GW2 due to an injuryand also missed midweek Carabao cup game vs Oxford United. However Hurzeler mentioned that he should have been back in training.

Hurzeler: ‘There’s no new injury news – everyone is available. I think that Georgi(Rutter) will also be back. We have to wait to see how he is [in training] today, and then we can make a decision.’

• Weifer could lose his place. Kadioglu, Boscagli, Veltman and Coppola all of them could play RB.

Further Read: FPL Gameweek 3 Transfer Tips: Two Players to Buy, Hold & Sell

Burnley

Burnley GW3 Predicted formation

• 4-2-3-1

Burnley GW3 Predicted lineup:

Dubravka

Walker –Ekdal– Esteve – Hartman

Ugochukwu- Cullen

Bruun Larsen -Hannibal – Anthony

Foster

Burnley Team News and Key Notes:

• Ugocukwu got his first start in GW2 and had a good game.
• Sonne could challenge for a place in starting 11 ahead of Bruun Larsen.

Brentford

Brentford GW3 Predicted formation:

• 4-3-3

Brentford GW3 Predicted lineup:

Kelleher

Kayode – Collins – Van Den Berg – Lewis Potter

Yarmolyuk – Henderson

Dango – Damsgaard – Schade

Thiago

Brentford team news:

• Dango got his first start right away from Brentford and got the only goal in the 1-0 win vs Villa.
• Lewis Potter replaced Henry at LB and had a good game so he should hold on to his place.

Further Read: Best Saka Replacements to Consider ahead of FPL GW3

Chelsea

Chelsea GW3 Predicted formation:

• 4-3-3

Chelsea GW3 Predicted lineup:

Robert Sanchez

Gusto – Tosin – Chalobah – Cucurella

Caicedo – Enzo Fernandez

Estevao-Pedro- Neto

Delap

Chelsea Team News and Notes:

Cole Palmer injury update:

Cole Palmer was initially named in the starting 11 and was replaced before kick off due to an injury. Here is the latest update from Simon Philipps.

“Cole Palmer had a scan on his groin today and the results are positive, better than he first feared. Nothing serious or too bad showing up but Chelsea and Cole will be cautious and Fulham might come too soon. We’ll see.”

• Jackson won’t be in the squad as he is looking for his options elsewhere in the transfer market.
• Tosin started GW2 after missing GW1 due to a minor issue.
• Badiashille and Lavia are ruled out. Colwill is also out with a long-term inury

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace Predicted Formation

• 3-4-2-1

Crystal Palace GW3 Predicted lineup:

Henderson

Guehi – Lacroix – Richards

Munoz – Hughes – Wharton – Mitchell  

Sarr – Devenny

Mateta

Crystal Palace Notes/Injury Updates:

• With Eze leaving, Devenny took his place in GW2. He should hold on to his place despite competition from Esse.

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Everton

Everton GW3 Predicted Formation

• 4-3-3

Everton GW3 Predicted lineup

Pickford

O’Brien – Tarkowski – Keane- Mykolenko

Gueye – Garner

Ndiaye- Dewsbury Hall – Grealish

Barry

Everton Injury News/Updates:

• Mykolenko got injured in the final pre-season game. Garner played in GW1 and GW2 at LB. He was impressive and also got a goal. Mykolenko is fit now and started the midweek cup game. So he should take his place at LB and Garner doing back to his midfield spot replacing Iroegbunam.
• Grealish got 2 assists in his first start and should hold on to his place.
• Dibling has completed the signing and made his debut in the cup game. But he will have to wait to get his starts.
• Beto vs Barry is always a 50/50 call.

Further Read: FPL GW3 Ultimate Guide: Tips, Differentials, Captaincy & More

Fulham

Fulham GW3 Predicted formation:

4-2-3-1

Fulham GW3 Predicted lineup:

Leno

Tete – Andersen – Bassey- Robinson 

Berge – Lukic

Iwobi – King- Sessegnon

Muniz

Latest Updates:

• Both Robinson and Sessegnon are now fit with Sessegnon starting and Robinson coming off the bench in GW2.
• Harry Wilson was injured in the midweek cup game and Marco Silva mentioned that it could be a concern. Both Sessegnon and Robinson could play in the 11 in the absence of Wilson with Sessegnon playing as LW. Smith Rowe is also an option.
• King(4.5 MID) played in the No.10 position ahead of Smith Rowe in the first 2 games. Smith Rowe got the equalizer(after coming on as a sub) and will be pushing for a starting spot now.

Leeds

Leeds GW3 Predicted formation

• 4-3-3

Leeds GW3 Predicted lineup:

Perri

Bogle – Bijol – Rodon – Gudmundsson

Tanaka – Gruev- Stach

James – Piroe – Gnonto

Leeds team news:

• Ampadu is ruled out till the international break. Gruev took his place in GW2 and should hold on to his place.
• Rodon and Struijk started as CBs against Arsenal. Bijol might replace Struijk in the starting line up.
• Both Nmecha and Okafor started the midweek cup game and will be pushing for a starting spot soon.

Further Read: FPL Gameweek 3 Transfer Tips: Two Players to Buy, Hold & Sell

Liverpool

Liverpool GW3 Predicted Formation:

4-3-3

Liverpool GW3 Predicted lineup:

Alisson

Szoboszlai- Konate – Van Dijk – Kerkez

Mac Allister – Gravenberch

Salah – Wirtz – Gakpo

Ekitike

Liverpool Team News and Key Notes:

• Frimpong will be out till the end of the International break due to a hamstring injury as confirmed by Arne Slot.
• Jones played ahead of Mac Allister in GW2 as he was not fully fit. Slot also confirmed that Mac Allister could be fit to play Arsenal post the Newcastle game. Slot on Mac(when asked about Mac Allister being fit for Liverpool): “We are hoping, yeah,” “He had to leave the training pitch two days ago. And that would not have been the biggest problem if he had a proper pre-season”.”But he missed out for so many weeks and there’s a reason why he goes inside because he probably feels something.

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

Manchester City

Man City GW3 Predicted formation

• 3-2-4-1

Man City GW3 Predicted lineup:

Trafford

Lewis – Dias – Stones – Ake 

Rodri- Reijnders

Bobb- Cherki- Marmoush

Haaland

Man City Notes/Injury Update:

• Ait Nouri was injured in GW2 and was substituted after just 22 minutes. He is expected to be out for 2-3 weeks. Gvardiol is also injured and is not likely to play in GW3. Ake should take the LB role.
• Foden and Rodri are fit and came on as substitutes in GW2 and should be fit for GW3.

Manchester United

Man United GW3 Predicted formation: 

• 3-4-2-1

Man United GW3 Predicted lineup:

Bayindir

Yorro – De Ligt – Shaw

Amad – Casimero – Bruno – Dorgu

Mbeumo – Mount

Cunha

Man United Notes/Injury Update:

• Bayindir is expected to be in goal as Onana had a very ordinary game vs Grimsby midweek.
• Zirkzee came on as a sub in the midweek cup game and will be pushing for a start ahead of Mason Mount.
• Lisandro Martinez is a long-term absentee as he’s recovering from an ACL injury. Mazraoui is ruled out as well.

Further Read: FPL GW3 – Fixtures & Players to Target for Gameweek 3

Newcastle United

• 4-3-3

Newcastle United Predicted lineup:

Pope 

Livramento – Thiaw – Burn – Hall

Bruno – Tonali – Joelinton

Elanga – Osula – Barnes

Newcastle United Injury News/Notes:

• Anthony Gordon is suspended for 3 games after receiving a direct red card vs Liverpool in GW2.

• Schar was subbed off against Liverpool with a head injury. He will go through concussion protocols, and if it’s confirmed he has sustained a concussion, he will be ruled out for GW3. Thiaw should take his place.
• New signing Jacob Ramsey came on as a substitute in GW2 and will be pushing for a start.
• Both Tonali and Joelinton were subbed off due to injuries. The latest update is that it isn’t as bad as first feared. Watchout for the Press Conference updates. If they are out, Lewis Miley and Ramsey will take their places.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest GW3 Predicted formation: 

• 4-2-3-1

Nottingham Forest GW3 Predicted lineup:

Sels

Aina – Milenkovic – Murilo – Williams

Sangare – Anderson

Ndoye – Gibbs White – Hudson Odoi

Wood

Forest team news:

• New signings James McAtee, Omari Hutchinson, Igor Jesus and Arnaud Kalimuendo all came on as substitutes in GW2. Expect that to continue with the attack looking good.
• New signing Douglas Luiz is unlikely to replace Sangare right away as he will be building up fitness and team training sessions. Long term, Douglas Luiz could become a starter.
• Nicolas Dominguez ruled out until autumn after summer knee surgery.

Sunderland

Sunderland GW3 Predicted formation

• 4-3-3

Sunderland GW3 Predicted lineup:

Roefs

Hume – Alderete – Seelt – Reinildo

Diarra – Xhaka – Sadiki

Talbi – Mayenda – Adingra

Sunderland team news:

• Ballard was injured in GW2 vs Burnley and is ruled for GW3.
• Le Bris on Ballard: ‘It’s not too serious. We expect him to be out for two to three weeks.’

Further Read: Best Saka Replacements to Consider ahead of FPL GW3

Spurs

Spurs GW3 Predicted formation:

• 4-2-3-1

Spurs Predicted lineup:

Vicario

Porro –Van der Ven – Romero – Spence

Bentanur – Palhinha– Sarr

Kudus – Richarlison– Johnson

Spurs team news:

• Maddison will be out for months due to an ACL injury. Kulusevski is also ruled out.
• Udogie is back in training, but it is unlikely that he starts games right away.

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

West Ham

West Ham GW3 Predicted formation:

• 3-4-3

West Ham GW3 Predicted lineup:

Hermansen

Todibo – Kilman – Aguerd

Wan Bissakka – Potts- JWP- Diouf

Bowen – Paqueta

Fullkrug

West Ham Team News and Notes:

• £4.5 Midfielder Potts has been impressive in pre-season and could start ahead of JWP/Rodriguez/Soucek after the disaster in first 2 weeks.
• Kyle Walker Peters will be pushing for a start ahead of AWB after getting an assist against Wolves in the midweek cup game.

Further Read: FPL Gameweek 3 Transfer Tips: Two Players to Buy, Hold & Sell

Wolves

Wolves GW3 Predicted formation:

• 3-4-3

Wolves GW3 Predicted lineup:

Jose Sa 

Doherty – Agbadou- Toti

R.Gomes – Bellegarde – Joao Gomes – Wolfe

Arias – Munetsi

Larsen

Wolves Team News and Notes:

• Vitor Pereira told in the press conference before Cup game that Ki-Jana Hoever suffered a knee injury against Bournemouth at the weekend, but he insisted it was “not serious”. Rodrigo Gomes will replace him if he is ruled out.

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