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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>
<p>Whether you're a Fantasy Premier League (FPL) manager or a fan of Telegraph, Dream Team or other fantasy formats, knowing who's in and out of contention each week is crucial to a successful season.</p>
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<p><em><strong>Last updated: 15/08/25</strong></em></p>
<h2>FPL Gameweek 1 team news: Quick summary</h2>
<p>Here are some of the selected headlines you'll find below in our club-by-club predicted lineups and press conferences notes. Check out our audio summary too:</p>
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<ul>
<li><strong>Morgan Rogers</strong> available for Aston Villa after recovering from pre-season injury scare</li>
<li><strong>Josko Gvardiol </strong>'not ready' for Manchester City's opener</li>
<li><strong>Rodri </strong>- previously expected to be out until September - will travel with City's squad alongside <strong>Phil Foden</strong></li>
<li><strong>Caoimhin Kelleher </strong>a doubt for Brentford</li>
<li><strong>Justin Kluivert </strong>ruled out by Andoni Iraola ahead of Bournemouth's match against Liverpool</li>
<li>Unclear whether £4.0m FPL goalkeeper <strong>Martin Dubravka </strong>will start</li>
<li><strong>Jarrad Branthwaite </strong>suffered a hamstring injury, potentially weakening Everton's central defence</li>
<li>£4.5m Fulham midfielder tipped to start as the Cottagers' number 10</li>
<li><strong>Benjamin Sesko </strong>and <strong>Dominic Solanke </strong>could feature for their respective clubs - but may not start</li>
</ul>
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<h2 style="text-align: left"><strong>Arsenal p</strong><strong>redicted lineup: Manchester United (A)</strong></h2>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-74122 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Arsenal-Gameweek-1-predicted-lineup.jpg" alt="Arsenal Gameweek 1 predicted lineup" width="2400" height="990" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p>Asked if <strong>Viktor Gyokeres</strong> is ready to start in Gameweek 1, Mikel Arteta responded:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>"Yeah, he's getting better and better every day. He's normally a really fit player. It's true that he hasn't trained so much with us. He had those two moments in games when he's participated and the feeling was very good. So let's see what we do on Sunday."</p>
</blockquote>
<p>On <strong>Leandro Trossard</strong>, the Spaniard added:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>"I think he's much better. I think he will be able to train again tomorrow and if that's the case, he will be fit."</p>
</blockquote>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Gabriel Jesus</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Leandro Trossard</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<h2 style="text-align: left"><strong>Aston Villa p</strong><strong>redicted lineup: Newcastle (H)</strong></h2>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-74127 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Aston-Villa-Gameweek-1-predicted-lineup.jpg" alt="Aston Villa Gameweek 1 predicted lineup" width="2400" height="990" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p><strong>Morgan Rogers </strong>is <a href="https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1956343871069434352">available</a> for Villa, having returned to training this week.</p>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Andres Garcia</li>
<li>Ross Barkley</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<ul>
<li>Emiliano Martinez</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: left"><strong>Bournemouth p</strong><strong>redicted lineup: Liverpool (a)</strong></h2>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-74060 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bournemouth-Gameweek-1-predicted-lineup.jpg" alt="Bournemouth Gameweek 1 predicted lineup" width="2400" height="990" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p>Reports that<strong> Justin Kluivert</strong> is back in training were off the mark. The Dutchman is ruled out of Gameweek 1. Andoni Iraola said:</p>
<blockquote>
<p data-start="712" data-end="1078">"Justin hasn’t been training with us and won’t play.</p>
<p>"Ryan [Christie] has been training this week with us. It’s too early for him to play, as he hasn’t done any pre-season. He hasn’t done a lot of things for a lot of weeks, so it’s too early."</p>
</blockquote>
<p>The futures of both <strong>Dango Ouattara</strong> and <strong>Luis Sinisterra</strong> are up in the air. On the former, Iraola said on Thursday:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>"Dango is going to train with us today. He’s here, he’s in the building but it’s true, I don’t know what’s going to happen.</p>
<p>"We’re taking it day by day. I’ll ask the club if he can play, if he can travel."</p>
</blockquote>
<p><strong>Bafode Diakite</strong> is 'physically ready' but Iraola is unsure if he will use the new centre-back from the start at Anfield.</p>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Lewis Cook</li>
<li>Enes Unal</li>
<li>Justin Kluivert</li>
<li>Ryan Christie</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<h2>Brentford predicted lineup: Nottingham Forest (A)</h2>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-74075 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Brentford-Gameweek-1-predicted-lineup.jpg" alt="Brentford Gameweek 1 predicted lineup" width="2400" height="990" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p><strong>Caoimhin Kelleher</strong> remains a doubt for the Bees, as does <strong>Kevin Schade</strong>. Keith Andrews said:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>"From the ones that missed last Friday, Caoimhin and Kevin are back on the grass; whether they'll be ready, we'll see over the next day or so and make that decision.</p>
<p>"There are a couple of players who definitely won't be available - Gustavo Nunes, Vitaly Janelt is still making his way back, Paris Maghoma."</p>
</blockquote>
<p>On players who have returned from long-term injuries - <strong>Aaron Hickey</strong>, <strong>Rico Henry</strong> and <strong>Igor Thiago</strong> - Andrews stated:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>"We’ve obviously been mindful of pushing them at certain times throughout pre-season but all three players pretty much have all taken part in all training sessions - barring one or two double sessions we had in Portugal - and they’ve looked really strong.</p>
<p>"They’ve felt like new signings, really. Last season, obviously, different players played full-back positions that weren’t necessarily full-backs.</p>
<p>"To have Aaron and Rico available is obviously a huge bonus for us and gives us different options, different dimensions, different dynamics in that position and what we’re able to do with and without the ball; they’re two outstanding players."</p>
</blockquote>
<p>That suggests <strong>Keane Lewis-Potter</strong>, a defender in FPL, is set to be used higher up the pitch this season. Andrews added:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>"It’s probably a knock-on effect of what I’ve just described about the full-backs.</p>
<p>"Keano is like a Swiss army knife, he’s quite versatile in terms of where he can play and how he can play."</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Amid transfer speculation, <strong>Yoane Wissa</strong> will not be available for Gameweek 1.</p>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Gustavo Nunes</li>
<li>Vitaly Janelt</li>
<li>Paris Maghoma</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Caoimhin Kelleher</li>
<li>Kevin Schade</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<h2>Brighton predicted lineup: Fulham (H)</h2>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-74102 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Brighton-Gameweek-1-predicted-lineup.jpg" alt="Brighton Gameweek 1 predicted lineup" width="2400" height="990" /></p>
<h3></h3>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p>On <strong>Carlos Baleba</strong> and team news, Fabian Hurzeler reported:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>"Very, very, very confident [that Carlos will stay at Brighton].</p>
<p>"He's an option to start for tomorrow.</p>
<p>"The only players that are not available are Adam Webster and Solly March.</p>
<p>"All the other players are available."</p>
</blockquote>
<p>That quote omits <strong>Julio Enciso</strong>, who is also out but likely not part of Hurzeler's plans.</p>
<p>On younger players <strong>Charalampos</strong> <strong>Kostoulas</strong>, <strong>Stefanos Tzimas </strong>and <strong>Tom Watson</strong>, the Brighton boss said:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>"They have to be patient. They are in their phase of adaptation."</p>
</blockquote>
<p>The German would not be drawn on who will take penalties after<strong> Joao Pedro's</strong> exit. Asked if anyone had impressed from the spot in training, Hurzeler responded:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>"There are some players who impressed me regarding penalties.</p>
<p>"We train it more than usual, because of course we need a new penalty taker."</p>
</blockquote>
<p><strong>Danny Welbeck</strong>, a player who could be in that penalty conversation, played with what seemed to be  second-choice squad on the final weekend of pre-season action.</p>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Adam Webster</li>
<li>Solly March</li>
<li>Julio Enciso</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Igor Julio</li>
<li>Tom Watson</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<h2>Burnley predicted lineup: Spurs (A)</h2>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-74074 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Burnley-Gameweek-1-predicted-lineup.jpg" alt="Burnley Gameweek 1 predicted lineup" width="2400" height="990" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p>Asked if he has any injury concerns for Gameweek 1, Scott Parker replied:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>"No, not really. We've picked up a couple of little niggles [in pre-season] but we're pretty full squad."</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Last weekend, the Burnley boss <a href="https://x.com/1fplnews/status/1954252622124241193">cast doubt</a> over the fitness of new recruits <strong>Martin Dubravka</strong>, <strong>Lesley Oguchukwu</strong> and <strong>Armando Broja</strong>.</p>
<p>Ugochukwu did complete 60 minutes in a behind-closed-doors game, while the other two saw no pitch time.</p>
<p>Parker did stress how 'crucial' it is for Burnley to have brought in experienced Premier League players but did not give a fitness update on the trio.</p>
<p><strong>Zian Flemming</strong>, <strong>Connor Roberts</strong> and <strong>Axel Tuanzebe</strong> also have <a href="https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/tottenham-v-burnley-team-news-7-to-miss-out-through-injury-and-7-fitness-doubts-5272434">question marks</a> over their availability.</p>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Zeki Amdouni</li>
<li>Jordan Beyer</li>
<li>Bashir Humphreys</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Martin Dubravka</li>
<li>Connor Roberts</li>
<li>Axel Tuanzebe</li>
<li>Lesley Oguchukwu</li>
<li>Armando Broja</li>
<li>Zian Flemming</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<h2>Chelsea predicted lineup: Crystal Palace (H)</h2>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-74095 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Chelsea-Gameweek-1-predicted-lineup.jpg" alt="Chelsea Gameweek 1 predicted lineup" width="2400" height="990" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p>Asked about his plan to replace long-term injury absentee <strong>Levi Colwill</strong>, Enzo Maresca stated:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>"I think we need [to sign] a central defender. We are also looking internally.</p>
<p>"Now Levi is out, the only one that can do that job well is Tosin.</p>
<p>"[Jorrel] Hato, he never played making three [at the back], as the guy in the middle."</p>
</blockquote>
<p><strong>Wesley Fofana</strong> is an option for the squad, though Maresca admitted the defender still has 'problems'. <strong>Trevoh Chalobah</strong> is available for selection. <strong>Benoit Badiashile</strong> and <strong>Romeo Lavia</strong> remain out.</p>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Levi Colwill</li>
<li>Benoit Badiashile</li>
<li>Romeo Lavia</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Wesley Fofana</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<ul>
<li>Mykhailo Mudryk</li>
<li>Nicolas Jackson</li>
</ul>
<h2>Crystal Palace predicted lineup: Chelsea (A)</h2>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-74123 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Crystal-Palace-Gameweek-1-predicted-lineup.jpg" alt="Crystal Palace Gameweek 1 predicted lineup" width="2400" height="990" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p>On team news, Oliver Glasner said:</p>
<blockquote>
<p><strong>"Daichi Kamada</strong> is out for Chelsea game.</p>
<p>"No player is returning from injury so not <strong>Eddie Nketiah</strong>, not <strong>Matheus França</strong> because they can't train with the team at the moment, not <strong>Caleb Kporha</strong>.</p>
<p>"Of course, <strong>Cheick Doucoure</strong> and <strong>Chadi Riad</strong> are out for the next couple of months."</p>
</blockquote>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Daichi Kamada</li>
<li>Eddie Nketiah</li>
<li>Matheus França</li>
<li>Caleb Kporha</li>
<li>Cheick Doucoure</li>
<li>Chadi Riad</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<h2>Everton predicted lineup: Leeds (A)</h2>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-74120 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Everton-Gameweek-1-predicted-lineup.jpg" alt="Everton Gameweek 1 predicted lineup" width="2400" height="990" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p><strong>Jarrad Branthwaite</strong> is out for Gameweek 1. An irritated David Moyes refused to give any further information, saying:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>"Jarrad picked up an injury in training.</p>
<p>"I wouldn't give it anyway [the prognosis].</p>
<p>"I'm sure the insider inside the club will give that out. I'm sure of that.</p>
<p>"We've gotta find out who is giving the news out."</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Asked if he could have any of <strong>Vitalli Mykolenko</strong>, <strong>Harrison Armstrong</strong>, <strong>Nathan Patterson</strong> available, Moyes deadpanned:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>"May have. May have."</p>
</blockquote>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Jarrad Branthwaite</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Vitalli Mykolenko</li>
<li>Harrison Armstrong</li>
<li>Nathan Patterson</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<h2>Fulham predicted lineup: Brighton (A)</h2>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-74077 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Fulham-Gameweek-1-predicted-lineup.jpg" alt="Fulham Gameweek 1 predicted lineup" width="2400" height="990" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Press conference notes</h3>
<p><strong>Antonee Robinson</strong> is ruled out for Fulham, while <strong>Ryan Sessegnon</strong> could feature in Gameweek 1. Marco Silva said:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>"[Antonee] had surgery in the summer, in the off-season. Good signs from him; he is already involved in some things with the team. Soon we are going to see him in condition for the games. For this game, it is too early for him.</p>
<p>"Ryan, today [Thursday] in the morning he was involved in the session. Let’s see how he is going to react and after, we are going to take a decision.</p>
<p>"Apart from Robinson, right now, I have to say that all the others are going to be in contention in the squad list."</p>
</blockquote>
<p>On <strong>Rodrigo Muniz</strong>, whose name is constantly part of the transfer rumour mill, Silva added:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>"Rodrigo is in contention for Saturday. Offers and bids we've received - I will not comment."</p>
</blockquote>
<h3>Injuries: Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Antonee Robinson</li>
</ul>
<h3>Injuries: Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Ryan Sessegnon</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
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