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<p><em><strong>Last updated: 21/02/25</strong></em></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left"><strong>Arsenal p</strong><strong>redicted lineup: West Ham (H)</strong></h2>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-70985 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Arsenal_2025-02-21_13-48-06.jpg" alt="" width="562" height="802" /></p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said there is 'no real news' in terms on injuries, adding:</p>
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<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">"The ones that are long-term remain unavailable".</p>
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<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">On<b class="ssrcss-cgjb6m-Keyword e2vephq0"> Ben White</b>, who was on the bench for last weekend's win over Leicester:</p>
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<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">"He is ready to play. Whether he is ready to start or not we will decide tomorrow."</p>
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<p>When asked whether injured wingers<b class="ssrcss-cgjb6m-Keyword e2vephq0"> Gabriel Martinelli </b>and<b class="ssrcss-cgjb6m-Keyword e2vephq0"> Bukayo Saka </b>could return for the Champions League tie with PSV, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta added:</p>
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<p>"I don't know, that's a question for the doctor. They are progressing really well. Gabby is a bit ahead of Bukayo but we will have to see how the boys are feeling and what we are prepared to do."</p>
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<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">On whether he has told <strong>Mikel Merino</strong> to play as a striker this weekend:</p>
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<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">"No, not to him or to other players. I want the players when they are on that pitch taking the initiative. We trained the last few weeks with different players. He [Merino] has been one of them, with other players as well."</p>
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<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">On whether he is looking at academy strikers to get opportunities:</p>
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<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">"We have players training with us now regularly, learning our system and getting very close and obviously we might have to use them. They look ready which is a good thing."</p>
</blockquote>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee)</li>
<li>Ben White (knee)</li>
<li>Bukayo Saka (hamstring)</li>
<li>Gabriel Jesus (knee)</li>
<li>Kai Havertz (hamstring)</li>
<li>Gabriel Martinelli (hamstring)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h3>Suspensions</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left"><strong>Aston Villa p</strong><strong>redicted lineup: Chelsea (H)</strong></h2>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Pau Torres (metatarsal)</li>
<li>Tyrone Mings (knee)</li>
<li>Matty Cash (muscle)</li>
<li>Ross Barkley (calf)</li>
<li>Amadou Onana (hamstring)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Ollie Watkins (muscle)</li>
<li>Ezri Konsa (muscle)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left"><strong>Bournemouth p</strong><strong>redicted lineup: Wolves (H)</strong></h2>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-70986 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Bournemouth_2025-02-21_13-53-41.jpg" alt="" width="562" height="802" /></p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola on whether any injured players are ready to come back:</p>
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<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">"We still have today's training, I think we will recover Julio [Soler]. He arrived at night yesterday and he is an option.</p>
<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">"Also, Hilly [James Hill] has been training with us this week and we will see if he makes the squad. If not, it is also good news because he will make the squad for the next games that we have. Next week we have three games. It's good that we slowly, slowly start recovering more players."</p>
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<p><strong>Luis Sinisterra</strong> and<strong> Alex Scott</strong> returned to the matchday squad at Southampton last weekend.</p>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Julian Araujo (hamstring)</li>
<li>Marcos Senesi (quad)</li>
<li>Adam Smith (muscle)</li>
<li>Evanilson (foot)</li>
<li>Enes Unal (knee)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>James Hill (hamstring)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h2>Brentford predicted lineup: Leicester (a)</h2>
<p><img class="wp-image-70939 size-full aligncenter" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Brentford_2025-02-20_14-48-56.jpg" alt="" width="562" height="802" /></p>
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<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p>Thomas Frank revealed <strong>Sepp van den Berg</strong> has picked up a knee injury:</p>
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<p>"Sepp got a minor knee injury. It’s good news. You’re always a little bit worried with the knee, but it’s a minor one and we’re talking about weeks instead of months.</p>
<p>"How many weeks, it depends on how quick he is recovering. Straight after the game I was hoping it was a minor one, so I’d say it’s as positive as it can be."</p>
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<p>In terms of updates on the rest of the team news:</p>
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<p>"No. It's the same."</p>
</blockquote>
<p><strong>Josh Dasilva</strong> (knee), <strong>Rico Henry</strong> (hamstring), <strong>Aaron Hickey</strong> (hamstring), <strong>Gustavo Nunes</strong> (back) and <strong>Igor Thiago</strong> (joint infection) remain sidelined.</p>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Aaron Hickey (hamstring)</li>
<li>Josh Dasilva (knee)</li>
<li>Gustavo Nunes (back)</li>
<li>Igor Thiago (joint infection)</li>
<li>Rico Henry (hamstring)</li>
<li>Sepp van den Berg (knee)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h3>Suspensions</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h2>Brighton predicted lineup: Southampton (a)</h2>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-70980 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Brighton_2025-02-21_12-57-10.jpg" alt="" width="562" height="802" /></p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p><strong>Lewis Dunk</strong> remains a doubt for the Seagulls, but Fabian Hurzeler will be able to call upon the services of <strong>Pervis Estupinan</strong> and <strong>Solly March:</strong></p>
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<p>"It's an injury and an issue where I can't say whether it will take two weeks or three weeks. Everyone who knows Lewis [Dunk], knows he's trying really hard to get back to the training pitch as quickly as possible but at the moment he's in a lot of pain day by day in an area near the ribs."</p>
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<p><strong>James Milner</strong> is ‘training very hard’ to recover from a long-term hamstring issue:</p>
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<p>"If someone can do it, it's James. He's a special character, who has a special work ethic and mindset, so we will see whether we we will him back on the pitch.</p>
<p>"At the moment, he's doing very well in rehab and training very well. We are very happy he's around us but the most important thing is getting him back on the pitch."</p>
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<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>James Milner (hamstring)</li>
<li>Ferdi Kadioglu (toe)</li>
<li>Igor Julio (hamstring)</li>
<li>Jason Steele (shoulder)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Lewis Dunk (shoulder)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h2>Chelsea predicted lineup: Aston Villa (a)</h2>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-70982 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Chelsea_2025-02-21_13-10-27.jpg" alt="" width="562" height="802" /></p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p>Enzo Maresca gave the following update on the team news and injuries:</p>
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<p>"We don't have any update on the injuries. We don't have any additional injuries. Noni (Madueke) will be out until international break probably."</p>
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<p>The Blues could have ‘most’ of their players back by the beginning of April:</p>
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<p>"Maybe all of them and for us it can be a big boost."</p>
</blockquote>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Wesley Fofana (hamstring)</li>
<li>Benoit Badiashile (unknown)</li>
<li>Romeo Lavia (knock)</li>
<li>Marc Guiu (hamstring)</li>
<li>Nicolas Jackson (hamstring)</li>
<li>Omari Kellyman (hamstring)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h3>Suspensions</h3>
<ul>
<li>Mykhailo Mudryk (unknown)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Crystal Palace predicted lineup: Fulham (a)</h2>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-70990 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Crystal-Palace_2025-02-21_15-03-18.jpg" alt="" width="562" height="802" /></p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p>Oliver Glasner on <strong>Eberechi Eze:</strong></p>
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<p>"It was a good week for him. He’s getting better and better with his foot. I think he’s ready to start [against Fulham]."</p>
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<p>Elsewhere within the group:</p>
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<p>"The same [squad] as last week – all players are fit, everyone trained the whole week. It’s good."</p>
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<p>On defending <strong>Adama Traoré:</strong></p>
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<p>"Both Tyrick Mitchell and Ben Chilwell have the quality to defend Adama Traoré. It’s not just him – even with his pace and power - then we have to defend the box against Raul Jimenez, Emile Smith Rowe, so it’s not just him. It’s a team effort."</p>
</blockquote>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Chadi Riad (knee)</li>
<li>Cheick Doucoure (knee)</li>
<li>Joel Ward (unknown)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h3>Suspensions</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h2>Everton predicted lineup: Man Utd (H)</h2>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Seamus Coleman (calf)</li>
<li>Yousef Chermiti (thigh)</li>
<li>Armando Broja (ankle)</li>
<li>Dwight McNeil (knee)</li>
<li>Dominic Calvert-Lewin (hamstring)</li>
<li>Orel Mangala (knee)</li>
<li>Nathan Patterson (hamstring)</li>
<li>Iliman Ndiaye (knee)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h3>Suspensions</h3>
<p>Abdoulaye Doucoure (until Gameweek 26)</p>
<h2>Fulham predicted lineup: Crystal Palace (H)</h2>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-70991 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Fulham_2025-02-21_15-05-44.jpg" alt="" width="562" height="802" /></p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">Fulham boss Marco Silva has provided an update on the squad ahead of Saturday's game against Crystal Palace:</p>
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<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">"No fresh injuries, still the same, Sasa [Lukic] is going to be ready to be in contention. The same three are out - Kenny Tete, Harry Wilson and Reiss Nelson."</p>
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<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">On<b class="ssrcss-cgjb6m-Keyword e2vephq0"> Reiss Nelson's </b>injury:</p>
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<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">"It's a really tough moment for us, we feel really sorry for him because he worked really hard to be back after his hamstring injury.</p>
<p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">"We know in his best level he’s capable of winning us football matches - we were all excited and when he was ready to be in contention he felt the other hamstring. He could be out until the end of the season unfortunately."</p>
</blockquote>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Reiss Nelson (hamstring)</li>
<li>Kenny Tete (knee)</li>
<li>Harry Wilson (metatarsal)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h3>Suspensions</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h2>Ipswich predicted lineup: Spurs (H)</h2>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Chiedozie Ogbene (Achilles)</li>
<li>Conor Chaplin (knock)</li>
<li>Wes Burns (knee)</li>
<li>Christian Walton (groin)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Sammie Szmodics (ankle)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h2>Leicester predicted lineup: Brentford (H)</h2>
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