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            <p>Fantasy Football Hub brings you weekly team news and predicted lineups for every Premier League club - all in this one handy article.</p>
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<p><em><strong>Last updated: 06/01/26 </strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>Please note: Predicted lineup images for individual </strong><strong>teams are updated once managers' press conferences are held. Updated graphics are now gameweek stamped.</strong></em></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Arsenal p</strong><strong>redicted lineup: Liverpool (H)</strong></h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-76956" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Arsenal_2026-01-06_15-03-30-1024x422.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="422" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p>Arsenal play Liverpool on Thursday, leaving little to go on as regards to team news pre-deadline.</p>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Max Dowman</li>
<li>Cristhian Mosquera</li>
<li>Riccardo Calafiori</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Aston Villa p</strong><strong>redicted lineup: Crystal Palace (a)</strong></h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-76959" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Aston-Villa_2026-01-06_15-35-29-1024x422.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="422" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p><strong>Tyrone Mings </strong>and <strong>Pau Torres</strong> could be back for Villa, depending on how training goes. Unai Emery said:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>“Tyrone and Pau are close but we are going to train now, I don’t know if for tomorrow they’ll be available or not.</p>
<p>“And other players – no [Ross] Barkley, no [Evan] Guessand, no Amadou [Onana].</p>
<p>“But we have enough players; after training we’re going to decide if someone is close, like Pau and Tyrone Mings.”</p>
</blockquote>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Ross Barkley</li>
<li>Amadou Onana</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Pau Torres</li>
<li>Tyrone Mings</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Bournemouth p</strong><strong>redicted lineup: Spurs (H)</strong></h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-76947" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bournemouth-GW21-1024x422.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="422" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p><strong>Justin Kluivert </strong>has undergone surgery to repair an injury to his knee, the club has confirmed.</p>
<p>Andoni Iraola meanwhile speculated that it 'could be the last game' for <strong>Antoine Semenyo </strong>ahead of a reported move to Manchester City.</p>
<p><strong>Veljko Milosavljevic</strong> is back training with his squad, while <strong>Ryan Christie </strong>is also nearing a return from a knee problem - but Iraola said the Scotsman was not expected to be fit enough to feature.</p>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Ben Gannon-Doak</li>
<li>Will Dennis</li>
<li>Tyler Adams</li>
<li>Ryan Christie</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Veljko Milosavljevic</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h2>Brentford predicted lineup: Sunderland (H)</h2>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-76939 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Brentford-predicted-lineup-Gameweek-21.jpg" alt="" width="2400" height="990" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p>Keith Andrews delivered this vague team news update on Tuesday:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>"We're probably as we were over the last week or two. We're pretty similar in terms of bodies and people available. Nothing really new to report, I don't think."</p>
</blockquote>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Antoni Milambo</li>
<li>Josh Dasilva</li>
<li>Fabio Carvalho</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h2>Brighton predicted lineup: Manchester City (a)</h2>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-76931 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Brighton-predicted-lineup-Gameweek-21.jpg" alt="" width="2400" height="990" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p><strong>Yankuba Minteh</strong> remains a <a href="https://x.com/johnnycantor_/status/2008465495654125614?s=20">major doubt</a>. <strong>Mats Wieffer</strong> is still sidelined.</p>
<p><strong>Pascal Gross</strong> immediately made the matchday squad in Gameweek 20 after returning to the club.</p>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Adam Webster</li>
<li>Solly March</li>
<li>Stefanos Tzimas</li>
<li>Mats Wieffer</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Yankuba Minteh</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h2>Burnley predicted lineup: Manchester United (H)</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-76955" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Burnley_2026-01-06_14-59-31-1024x422.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="422" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p><strong>Hannibal Mejbri </strong>should be available after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, while <strong>Lyle Foster </strong>has an outside chance but only flies back from the tournament on Tuesday night.</p>
<p><strong>Maxime Esteve</strong> was a potential returnee but Scott Parker's comments suggest the Clarets could be waiting another week for their star centre-back to return:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>"Everyone else is currently where we are."</p>
</blockquote>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Zeki Amdouni</li>
<li>Jordan Beyer</li>
<li>Connor Roberts</li>
<li>Josh Cullen</li>
<li>Joe Worrall</li>
<li>Zian Flemming</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Maxime Esteve</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h2>Chelsea predicted lineup: Fulham (a)</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-76948" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Chelsea_2026-01-06_14-13-47-1024x422.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="422" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p>Liam Rosenior has been confirmed as Chelsea's new boss - but interim manager Calum McFarlane will take charge at Craven Cottage.</p>
<p>McFarlane said he was hopeful <strong>Robert Sanchez</strong>, <strong>Wesley Fofana</strong> and <strong>Marc Cucurella</strong> would be available, with the trio set to train on Tuesday, while <strong>Moises Caicedo </strong>is back from suspension.</p>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Levi Colwill</li>
<li>Dario Essugo</li>
<li>Romeo Lavia</li>
<li>Jorrel Hato</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Marc Cucurella</li>
<li>Robert Sanchez</li>
<li>Wesley Fofana</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<ul>
<li>Mykhailo Mudryk</li>
</ul>
<h2>Crystal Palace predicted lineup: Aston Villa (H)</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-76950" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Crystal-Palace_2026-01-06_14-26-37-1024x422.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="422" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p>Oliver Glasner refused to engage in speculation linking him to the Manchester United job.</p>
<p>He was however more forthcoming with team news, confirming <strong>Chris Richards </strong>would not be able to start in Gameweek 21:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>"Chris Richards is back, he will not be able to start but he was confident so he will be available on the bench tomorrow."</p>
</blockquote>
<p><strong>Jefferson Lerma </strong>is ruled out with concussion and <strong>Nathaniel Clyne</strong> has an adductor problem which will also see him sidelined.</p>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Caleb Kporha</li>
<li>Cheick Doucoure</li>
<li>Chadi Riad</li>
<li>Daniel Munoz</li>
<li>Daichi Kamada</li>
<li>Jefferson Lerma</li>
<li>Nathaniel Clyne</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Chris Richards</li>
<li>Eddie Nketiah</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h2>Everton predicted lineup: Wolves (H)</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-76952" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Everton_2026-01-06_14-43-10-1024x422.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="422" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p>David Moyes did not expect any of his injured players to return in time for the Toffees' next match. <strong>Michael Keane </strong>came through 90 minutes against Brentford.</p>
<p><strong>Harrison Armstrong </strong>is a contender to start after getting some minutes off the bench and earning warm words from his manager.</p>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Jarrad Branthwaite</li>
<li>Seamus Coleman</li>
<li>Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall</li>
<li>Carlos Alcaraz</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h2>Fulham predicted lineup: Chelsea (H)</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-76954" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Fulham_2026-01-06_14-52-44-1024x422.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="422" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p>Marco Silva said <strong>Ryan Sessegnon </strong>was 'in contention' to play against Chelsea in a video released on the club's website.</p>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Rodrigo Muniz</li>
<li>Kenny Tete</li>
<li>Josh King</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Ryan Sessegnon</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<p>None</p>
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