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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: 27/07/26</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>Please note: Predicted lineup graphics are provisional until pre-match press conferences are held</strong></em><em><strong>. Lineups and team news/injuries will be updated after press conference details are filled in.</strong></em></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Arsenal p</strong><strong>redicted lineup: Coventry (H)</strong></h2>
<p><em>Updated: 27/07/26</em></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-80483" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Arsenal_2026-07-27_11-11-31-1024x422.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="422" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Notes</h3>
<p><strong>Willliam Saliba </strong>is set to be out for an 'extended period' after suffering a back injury at the World Cup.</p>
<p>The Gunners could be heavily affected in Gameweek 1, with numerous players featuring in the latter stages of the tournament. <strong>Bukayo Saka </strong>and <strong>Declan Rice </strong>struggled with their fitness, with the former in and out of the team.</p>
<p><strong>David Raya </strong>did not play for Spain however, so of the Spanish and English players, he is perhaps most likely to be ready.</p>
<p>Pre-season friendlies and Mikel Arteta's press conference ahead of the Coventry game will be crucial in understanding their likely lineup.</p>
<h3>Ruled out</h3>
<h3>Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>William Saliba (back)</li>
<li>Jurrien Timber (groin)</li>
<li>Ben White (knee)</li>
<li>Bukayo Saka (World Cup late arrival)</li>
<li>Declan Rice (World Cup late arrival)</li>
<li>Eberechi Eze (World Cup late arrival)</li>
<li>Noni Madueke (World Cup late arrival)</li>
<li>Mikel Merino (World Cup late arrival)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Aston Villa p</strong><strong>redicted lineup: Brighton (A)</strong></h2>
<p><em>Updated: 27/05/26</em></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-80484" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Aston-Villa_2026-07-27_11-21-01-1024x422.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="422" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Notes</h3>
<p><strong>Amadou Onana </strong>suffered an ACL injury during the World Cup and will be out for months, while <strong>Youri Tielemans </strong>has joined Manchester United.</p>
<p>Villa's midfield will therefore have a new look, with new signings <strong>Joao Gomes </strong>and <strong>Johan Manzambi </strong>among those competing for a Gameweek 1 start.</p>
<p><strong>Lucas Digne </strong>is set to join Paris Saint-Germain meanwhile, while <strong>Ezri Konsa </strong>has been linked with Arsenal.</p>
<p><strong>Ollie Watkins </strong>could start in Gameweek 1 given his lack of minutes at the World Cup, but the latter stages of pre-season will provide more clues.</p>
<h3>Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Amadou Onana (knee)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Tammy Abraham (shoulder</li>
<li>Boubacar Kamara (knee)</li>
<li>Emiliano Martinez (World Cup late arrival)</li>
<li>Ollie Watkins (World Cup late arrival)</li>
<li>Ezri Konsa (World Cup late arrival)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Bournemouth p</strong><strong>redicted lineup: Manchester City (A)</strong></h2>
<p><em>Last updated: 27/07/26</em></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-80530" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Bournemouth_2026-07-27_22-23-31-1024x422.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="422" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Notes</h3>
<p><strong>Marcos Senesi's </strong>departure creates a gap at centre-back, while <strong>Eli Junior Kroupi </strong>has been heavily linked with a move away from the club.</p>
<p><strong>Alex Jimenez </strong>is no longer an option at right-back, having joined Fiorentina on loan.</p>
<h3>Ruled out</h3>
<h3>Doubts</h3>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<ul>
<li>Ryan Christie (until Gameweek 2)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Brentford predicted lineup: Spurs (H)</h2>
<p><em>Last updated: 27/07/26</em></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-80486" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Brentford_2026-07-27_11-31-21-1024x422.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="422" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Notes</h3>
<p><strong>Jordan Henderson's </strong>fall after climbing over advertising boards at the World Cup left him with a severely broken arm. He was the latest player to be involved at the tournament among the Bees' squad.</p>
<p>New signing <strong>Jadon Anthony </strong>complicates the early minutes picture for <strong>Dango Ouattara </strong>and <strong>Kevin Schade</strong>.</p>
<h3>Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Fabio Carvalho (knee)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Antoni Milambo (knee)</li>
<li>Jordan Henderson (arm)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<h2>Brighton predicted lineup: Aston Villa (H)</h2>
<p><em>Last updated: 27/07/26</em></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-80487" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Brighton_2026-07-27_11-34-46-1024x422.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="422" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Notes</h3>
<p>Perhaps the biggest question on Brighton early on is whether they will switch to a back three.</p>
<p>While <strong>Jan Paul van Hecke </strong>has left, <strong>Luka Vuskovic </strong>and <strong>Pascal Struijk </strong>have arrived and are expected to get plenty of minutes. If <strong>Lewis Dunk </strong>remains a go-to pick for Fabian Hurzeler, we could at long last see the German revert to a formation he has used at previous clubs.</p>
<h3>Ruled out</h3>
<ul>
<li>Evan Ferguson (ankle)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Kaoru Mitoma (hamstring)</li>
<li>Stefanos Tzimas (knee)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<h2>Chelsea predicted lineup: Fulham (A)</h2>
<p><em>Last updated: 27/07/26</em></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-80488" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Chelsea_2026-07-27_11-42-49-1024x422.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="422" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Notes</h3>
<p>Xabi Alonso is now in charge of the Blues and formation is a key question - pre-season will hopefully reveal more.</p>
<p><strong>Enzo Fernandez </strong>will be among the late World Cup arrivals, as will <strong>Reece James </strong>- who may not have the fitness to regularly play at wing-back should Alonso opt for a back three. New signing <strong>Marco Palestra </strong>could therefore go straight into the lineup. <strong>Trevoh Chalobah </strong>was in the England squad but played a limited role.</p>
<p><strong>Marc Cucurella </strong>has joined Real Madrid, while <strong>Morgan Rogers </strong>arrived in a big-money deal.</p>
<h3>Ruled out</h3>
<h3>Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Geovany Quenda (unspecified)</li>
<li>Emmanuel Emegha (hamstring)</li>
<li>Enzo Fernandez (World Cup late arrival)</li>
<li>Trevoh Chalobah (World Cup late arrival)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<ul>
<li>Wesley Fofana (until Gameweek 3)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Coventry predicted lineup: Arsenal (A)</h2>
<p><em>Last updated: 27/07/26</em></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-80467" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Coventry-City_2026-07-27_09-40-15-1024x422.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="422" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Notes</h3>
<p>Who plays in goal is among the main questions for Frank Lampard's Coventry, with a deal yet to be struck for <strong>Carl Rushworth</strong> at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Ruled out</h3>
<h3>Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Jack Rudoni (shoulder)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspended</h3>
<h2>Crystal Palace predicted lineup: Everton (A)</h2>
<p><em>Last updated: 27/07/26</em></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-80489" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Crystal-Palace_2026-07-27_11-54-11-1024x422.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="422" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Notes</h3>
<p><strong>Maxence Lacroix </strong>is set to join Chelsea after Palace agreed a deal to sell the centre-back.</p>
<p>Late-arriving World Cup players including <strong>Dean Henderson </strong>did not have an extensive role at the tournament.</p>
<p>Pierre Sage could stick with former Eagles boss Oliver Glasner's preferred 3-4-3 formation.</p>
<h3>Ruled out</h3>
<h3>Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Adam Wharton (ankle)</li>
<li>Jean-Philippe Mateta (World Cup late arrival)</li>
<li>Dean Henderson (World Cup late arrival)</li>
<li>Yeremy Pino (World Cup late arrival)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<p>None</p>
<h2>Everton predicted lineup: Crystal Palace (H)</h2>
<p><em>Last updated: 27/07/26</em></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-80531" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Everton_2026-07-27_22-24-19-1024x422.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="422" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Notes</h3>
<p>Everton are likely to be without <strong>James Garner </strong>in Gameweek 1 after the midfielder underwent groin surgery in pre-season. <strong>Iliman Ndiaye </strong>has been linked with a transfer too.</p>
<p>New signing <strong>Hayden Hackney </strong>could cover for Garner early on. <strong>Idrissa Gueye </strong>has left the club.</p>
<h3>Ruled out</h3>
<h3>Doubts</h3>
<ul>
<li>James Garner (groin)</li>
<li>Jordan Pickford (World Cup late arrival)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<h2>Fulham predicted lineup: Chelsea (H)</h2>
<p><em>Last updated: 27/07/26</em></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-80491" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Fulham_2026-07-27_12-03-58-1024x422.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="422" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Notes</h3>
<p>Fulham are under new management, with Alvaro Arbeloa at the helm. <strong>Raul Jimenez </strong>has left the club but <strong>Rodrigo Muniz's </strong>route into the 11 will not necessarily be clear cut, with Fulham linked with other strikers.</p>
<p>The Cottagers will be without <strong>Joachim Andersen </strong>through suspension and <strong>Issa Diop</strong> has joined Everton.</p>
<h3>Ruled out</h3>
<h3>Doubts</h3>
<h3>Suspensions/ineligible</h3>
<ul>
<li>Joachim Andersen (until Gameweek 2)</li>
</ul>
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