Gameweek 21: Everything you need to know

How I done last week

Team of the week:

The fixtures:

Injury updates:

Arsenal (vs. Spurs - Home)

Press Conference Notes:

• Gabriel Jesus: Knee injury, significant concern.

• Mikel Arteta highlights concerns with his forward lineup.

Injuries:

• Ruled Out: Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee), Ben White (knee), Bukayo Saka (hamstring), Raheem Sterling (knee).

• Doubts: None.

Suspensions:

• Jurrien Timber (until GW21).

Aston Villa (vs. Everton - Away)

Press Conference Notes:

• No major updates from Unai Emery.

Injuries:

• Ruled Out: Pau Torres (metatarsal), Diego Carlos (foot).

• Doubts: None.

Suspensions:

• Jhon Duran, Morgan Rogers (both until GW21).

Bournemouth (vs. Chelsea - Away)

Press Conference Notes:

• Enes Unal and Evanilson confirmed out with significant injuries.

• Ryan Christie returning to training.

Injuries:

• Ruled Out: Luis Sinisterra (hamstring), Alex Scott (knee), Julian Araujo (hamstring), Marcos Senesi (quad), Marcus Tavernier (hamstring), Adam Smith (muscle), Evanilson (foot), Enes Unal (knee).

• Doubts: None.

Suspensions:

• None.

Brentford (vs. Manchester City - Home)

Press Conference Notes:

• Rico Henry set to return but unlikely to start.

• Vitaly Janelt and Christian Nørgaard available again.

Injuries:

• Ruled Out: Aaron Hickey (hamstring), Josh Dasilva (knee), Gustavo Nunes (back), Kristoffer Ajer (ankle), Igor Thiago (joint infection), Ethan Pinnock (hamstring).

• Doubts: Ben Mee (knock).

Suspensions:

• None.

Brighton (vs. Ipswich - Away)

Press Conference Notes:

• Key players like Danny Welbeck and Pervis Estupinan remain doubtful.

Injuries:

• Ruled Out: James Milner (hamstring), Jack Hinshelwood (muscle), Ferdi Kadioglu (toe), Evan Ferguson (ankle).

• Doubts: Danny Welbeck (ankle), Adam Webster (fitness), Mats Wieffer (thigh), Pervis Estupinan (illness).

Suspensions:

• None.

Chelsea (vs. Bournemouth - Home)

Press Conference Notes:

• Reece James and Romeo Lavia available for 90 minutes.

• Noni Madueke fully fit.

Injuries:

• Ruled Out: Wesley Fofana (hamstring), Benoit Badiashile (unknown), Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (unknown).

• Doubts: None.

Suspensions:

• Mykhailo Mudryk (unknown).

Crystal Palace (vs. Leicester - Away)

Press Conference Notes:

• Matheus Franca and Will Hughes still unavailable.

Injuries:

• Ruled Out: Matheus Franca (groin), Chadi Riad (knee), Adam Wharton (groin), Franco Umeh-Chibueze (hamstring), Will Hughes (foot).

• Doubts: None.

Suspensions:

• Trevoh Chalobah (until GW21).

Everton (vs. Aston Villa - Home)

Press Conference Notes:

• Dwight McNeil remains a doubt due to a knee issue.

Injuries:

• Ruled Out: James Garner (back), Tim Iroegbunam (foot), Seamus Coleman (calf).

• Doubts: Dwight McNeil (knee).

Suspensions:

• None.

Fulham (vs. West Ham - Away)

Press Conference Notes:

• Sander Berge back in full training.

Injuries:

• Ruled Out: Reiss Nelson (hamstring), Kenny Tete (knee).

• Doubts: None.

Suspensions:

• None.

Ipswich (vs. Brighton - Home)

Press Conference Notes:

• Massimo Luongo could miss out due to illness.

Injuries:

• Ruled Out: Chiedozie Ogbene (Achilles), Conor Chaplin (knock), George Hirst (knee), Axel Tuanzebe (hamstring).

• Doubts: Massimo Luongo (illness).

Suspensions:

• None.

Leicester (vs. Crystal Palace - Home)

Press Conference Notes:

• No fresh concerns post-FA Cup win.

Injuries:

• Ruled Out: Ricardo Pereira (hamstring), Abdul Fatawu (knee), Wilfried Ndidi (hamstring), Mads Hermansen (groin).

• Doubts: None.

Unavailable:

• Odsonne Edouard (until GW22).

Liverpool (vs. Nottingham Forest - Away)

Press Conference Notes:

• Darwin Nunez suspended; Joe Gomez out.

Injuries:

• Ruled Out: Joe Gomez (hamstring).

• Doubts: None.

Suspensions:

• Darwin Nunez (until GW22).

Manchester City (vs. Brentford - Away)

Press Conference Notes:

• Kyle Walker transfer speculation ongoing.

Injuries:

• Ruled Out: Oscar Bobb (leg), Rodri (knee), Ruben Dias (muscle), John Stones (knock).

• Doubts: None.

Suspensions:

• None.

Manchester United (vs. Southampton - Home)

Press Conference Notes:

• Marcus Rashford remains sidelined with illness.

Injuries:

• Ruled Out: Luke Shaw (muscle), Mason Mount (knock), Victor Lindelof (muscle), Marcus Rashford (illness).

• Doubts: None.

Suspensions:

• None.

Newcastle (vs. Wolves - Home)

Press Conference Notes:

• Alexander Isak managed carefully after hamstring issues.

Injuries:

• Ruled Out: Jamaal Lascelles (knee), Emil Krafth (knee), Nick Pope (knee), Callum Wilson (hamstring).

• Doubts: Sven Botman (knee).

Suspensions:

• Fabian Schar (until GW21).

Nottingham Forest (vs. Liverpool - Home)

Press Conference Notes:

• Only Ibrahim Sangare with a confirmed injury.

Injuries:

• Ruled Out: Ibrahim Sangare (hamstring).

• Doubts: None.

Suspensions:

• None.

Southampton (vs. Manchester United - Away)

Press Conference Notes:

• Flynn Downes touch-and-go for GW21.

Injuries:

• Ruled Out: Gavin Bazunu (Achilles), Ross Stewart (muscle), Will Smallbone (hamstring), Jack Stephens (knock).

• Doubts: Flynn Downes (leg).

Suspensions:

• Mateus Fernandes (until GW21).

Spurs (vs. Arsenal - Away)

Press Conference Notes:

• Multiple injury issues in defense and attack.

Injuries:

• Ruled Out: Wilson Odobert (hamstring), Micky van de Ven (hamstring), Richarlison (hamstring), Vicario (ankle), Ben Davies (hamstring), Cristian Romero (foot), Mikey Moore (illness), Destiny Udogie (hamstring).

• Doubts: None.

Suspensions:

• Rodrigo Bentancur (until GW21).

West Ham (vs. Fulham - Home)

Press Conference Notes:

• Summerville faces a late fitness test.

Injuries:

• Ruled Out: Michail Antonio (leg), Jarrod Bowen (foot), Jean-Clair Todibo (knock), Niclas Fullkrug (hamstring).

• Doubts: Emerson Palmeiri (knock), Crysencio Summerville (hamstring).

Suspensions:

• None.

Wolves (vs. Newcastle - Away)

Press Conference Notes:

• Mario Lemina doubtful with a calf issue.

Injuries:

• Ruled Out: Enso Gonzalez (knee), Sasa Kalajdzic (knee), Boubacar Traore (knee), Yerson Mosquera (knee), Pablo Sarabia (calf), Toti Gomes (hamstring).

• Doubts: Mario Lemina (calf).

Suspensions:

• Matheus Cunha (until GW22).

Buys of the week:

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

• Reason: Consistent returns, favorable Wolves fixture, Newcastle's strong form.

• Recommendation: Top transfer for midfield upgrades.

1. Lewis Hall (Newcastle)

   • Reason: Creative defender with strong clean sheet potential. Good fixtures: Wolves, Bournemouth, Southampton.

   • Recommendation: Best budget defender pick for Gameweek 21.

2. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

   • Reason: Creative output, penalties, fixture vs. Southampton.

   • Recommendation: Solid midfield option for managers with extra budget.

3. Isak (Newcastle)

   • Reason: Consistent form, high ownership, and Wolves at home.

   • Recommendation: Essential forward pick.

Key Transfer Outs

1. Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)

   • Reason: Underperforming, lack of attacking returns.

   • Recommendation: Swap for Gordon or Bruno Fernandes.

2. Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)

   • Injury confirmed during FA Cup, expected to miss time.

   • Recommendation: Replace with Isak or Raúl Jiménez.

3. Luis Díaz (Liverpool)

   • Dropped due to rotation risks and limited minutes.

   • Recommendation: Replace with nailed-on midfielders like Gordon or Bruno.

4. João Pedro (Brighton)

   • Minor injury concerns; Ipswich fixture not guaranteed.

   • Recommendation: Hold if already owned but avoid buying.

Captaincy Trends

1. Alexander Isak (Newcastle) - 43% (Top pick)

   • Fixture: Wolves at home.

   • Reason: Strong form, high ownership among experts.

2. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) - 37%

   • Fixture: Nottingham Forest (away).

   • Reason: Salah’s consistent returns but less favorable fixture.

3. Cole Palmer (Chelsea) - 13%

   • Fixture: Bournemouth (home).

   • Reason: Differential captain pick with high ceiling due to penalties.

4. Differential Picks:

   • Bruno Fernandes: 3% (Fixture: Southampton at home).

   • Anthony Gordon: 1% (Fixture: Wolves at home).

Popular Suggested Transfers

1. Midfield Upgrades:

   • Enzo Fernández → Anthony Gordon

   • Foden/Erard → Gordon or Bruno Fernandes

2. Defensive Replacements:

   • Jurriën Timber → Lewis Hall or Munoz (Crystal Palace)

3. Forward Replacements:

   • Gabriel Jesus → Isak or Raúl Jiménez

   • Evanilson (injured) → Jiménez or Chris Wood

Don’t buys:

• Morgan Gibbs-White: Overperforming, bad fixture this week. Reassess after Gameweek 22

  • Jacob Murphy: Declining stats in recent games.

  • Timber (Arsenal): Tough upcoming fixtures, time to reduce Arsenal defenders.

  • Man United defenders: Poor defensive form; avoid for now.

  • Gvardiol & Gusto: Tough fixtures; consider replacing

  • Ollie Watkins: Tough fixtures (Everton, Arsenal), rotation risk with Duran back.

  • Evanilson & Danny Welbeck: Both injured.

Captain picks:

Alexander Isak (Newcastle)

• Fixture: Wolves at home.

• Reason: Strong form, Fixture: Wolves at home.

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

• Fixture: Nottingham Forest (away).

• Reason: Salah’s consistent returns but less favorable fixture.

• Fixture: Nottingham Forest (away).

• Reason: Salah’s consistent returns but less favorable fixture.

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

• Fixture: Bournemouth (home).

• Reason: Differential captain pick with high ceiling due to penalties.

• Fixture: Bournemouth (home).

• Reason: Differential captain pick with high ceiling due to penalties.

1. Differential Picks:

   • Bruno Fernandes

   • Anthony Gordon:

My team: