Premier League line-ups: Every expected XI this weekend

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This week, the GW5 deadline for FPL is at 18:30 BST on Friday, October 3 – 90 minutes before kick-off of the weekend’s first fixture.

Line-ups for the first game of the weekend, Bournemouth vs Fulham, will drop 15 minutes later.

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Arsenal

Arsenal line-up against West Ham United

Trossard starting the last two fixtures – completing a full 90 minutes against Newcastle – suggests that he may drop to the bench for this one, with Ebere Eze moving back to the left flank. Noni Madueke is out, as is Kai Havertz, while Piero Hincapie is closing in on a return after the international break.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa line-up against Burnley

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John McGinn and Emi Buendia will likely be leant upon once more since they’re in good form, with Evan Guessand given the right-wing spot. Emi Martinez pulled out of the Europa League clash with a calf issue, while Amadou Onana is out with a hamstring issue.

Bournemouth

Bournemouth line-up against Fulham

Alex Scott, David Brooks and Marcus Tavernier could all return from the off, though the rest of the XI looks settled: the big selection decision comes at right-back where Alex Jimenez is battling James Hill.

Brentford

Brentford line-up against Manchester City

Aaron Hickey looks set for the left wing-back spot, Fabio Carvalho and Reiss Nelson are closing in on returns and if Andrews selects a back three, Ethan Pinnock and Kristoffer Ajer will battle it out to start.

Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton & Hove Albion line-up against Wolverhampton Wanderers

Ferdi Kadioglu could move forward from full-back, while Yankuba Minteh is capable on either wing – with Danny Welbeck firing a brace last week, however, it’s likely that he earns a start ahead of Georginio Rutter behind him.

Burnley

Burnley line-up against Aston Villa

Jacob Bruun Larsen could miss out again – Kyle Walker may continue on the right of the five rather than as a right-sided centre-back as a result.

Chelsea

Chelsea line-up against Liverpool

There are serious problems in defence at Stamford Bridge with Tosin Adarabioyo and Wesley Fofana doubts to add to Levi Colwill’s long-term injury and Trevoh Chalobah’s suspension: Josh Acheampong is likely to partner Benoit Badiashile at centre-back as a result.

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace line-up against Everton

Yeremy Pino and Ismaila Sarr both started against Liverpool and could do once more, with neither playing the full 90 against Dynamo Kyiv midweek, with Daichi Kamada another option behind Jean-Philippe Mateta – who’s been called up to the French national team squad this week.

Everton

Everton line-up against Crystal Palace

Manager David Moyes will likely stick to a similar template, with Charly Alcaraz a possibility in Dewsbury-Hall’s absence.

Fulham

Fulham line-up against Bournemouth

Adama Traore may lead the line as a result: record buy Kevin hasn’t gotten up to speed yet and Josh King is keeping Emile Smith Rowe out of the side.

Leeds United

Leeds United line-up against Tottenham Hotspur

Boss Daniel Farke could well name an unchanged XI for the fourth successive match, as a result.

Liverpool

Liverpool line-up against Chelsea

Andrew Robertson may come in for Milos Kerkez, while once again, there’s a question of the Wirtz-Szoboszlai axis: if manager Arne Slot fields both, either Dominik Szoboszlai plays at right-back and Wirtz at no.10, or Szoboszlai plays no.10 and Wirtz moves to the left. Cody Gakpo and Conor Bradley are serious options to both return, however, given the big-money German’s disappointing form.

Manchester City

Manchester City line-up against Brentford

Nico Gonzalez may still anchor, but the rest of the team is settled: Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden are rotating between one another, Jeremy Doku has looked impressive and in defence, Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol have struck up a decent partnership together.

Manchester United

Manchester United line-up against Sunderland

Question marks remain at right wing-back and in defence, though the Portuguese may have to bring in Amad Diallo since Noussair Mazraoui is out. Tyrell Malacia has been brought back into the fold and may be an option in the squad, too.

Newcastle United

Newcastle United line-up against Nottingham Forest

Lewis Hall and Dan Burn are both options at left-back, Anthonies Elanga and Gordon impressed in attack in midweek and the settled midfield will likely continue with Jacob Ramsey out, too.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest line-up against Newcastle United

Nicolo Savona may have to be called upon, with Oleksandr Zinchenko suffering from a groin issue now, too.

Sunderland

Sunderland line-up against Manchester United

Arthur Masuaku struggled against Nottingham Forest, with Lutsharel Geertruida showing himself to be a solid option defensively in his half-hour last week. The Black Cats may look to that combination again at Old Trafford, with Enzo Le Fee a possibility either in attack or in midfield.

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur line-up against Leeds United

In midfield, Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha may continue – though Thomas Frank could opt for Lucas Bergvall deeper, Xavi Simons centrally and Brennan Johnson from the left flank.

West Ham United

West Ham United line-up against Arsenal

Aaron Wan-Bissaka may return for this one, though James Ward-Prowse faces an uncertain future since he was omitted entirely from Espirito Santo’s first squad.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolverhampton Wanderers line-up against Brighton & Hove Albion

There are no known absentees other than Leon Chiwome, with a full squad for Wolves to choose from.