As we gear up for FPL Gameweek 33, it’s crucial to stay updated on team news, injury updates, and predicted lineups across all 20 Premier League clubs. Recent events, such as Erling Haaland’s absence in the previous FPL Gameweek and Kevin De Bruyne’s standout performances, have influenced FPL manager strategies.
However, concerns loom over potential rotation policies by teams like Arsenal and Manchester City, especially following their high-stakes Champions League fixtures. Keeping a close eye on match-ups and form guides will be essential as the Premier League season approaches its thrilling conclusion.
Latest Injury Updates and Team News FPL Gameweek 33
Newcastle vs Tottenham
Newcastle faces several injury concerns ahead of FPL Gameweek 33. Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman are sidelined for the season due to knee injuries, while doubts linger over the availability of Joelinton and Lewis Miley, both dealing with quad and back issues, respectively. Additionally, Sandro Tonali is banned until August. However, there’s hope for the return of key players like Callum Wilson, Tino Livramento, Miguel Almiron, and Nick Pope by late April or early May, potentially making them available for Double Gameweek 37 if they avoid setbacks.
Kieran Trippier’s calf injury may see him return around Gameweek 34, as suggested by media reports, although no official confirmation has been provided. Matt Targett could be the first to return from his Achilles injury, as indicated by manager Eddie Howe. Joe Willock is the latest concern, having suffered a recurrence of his Achilles injury and requiring assessment.
Meanwhile, Tottenham’s team news is relatively straightforward. Richarlison might return after being given Gameweek 32 off to recover from a knee issue. Manor Solomon, Fraser Forster, and Ryan Sessegnon are unlikely to feature again this season due to respective knee, foot, and hamstring injuries.
Newcastle Predicted XI: M Dubravka (GK), L Hall, D Burn, F Schar, E Krafth, J Willock, B Guimaraes, S Longstaff, A Gordon, J Murphy, and A Isak
Tottenham Predicted XI: G Vicario (GK), P Porro, C Romero, M van de Ven, I Udogie, Y Bissouma, P Sarr, B Johnson, J Maddison, T Werner, and H Son
Brentford vs. Sheffield United
Brentford‘s key striker Ivan Toney is expected to be fit for the game. Toney was benched in Gameweek 32 due to a minor hip muscle injury, with manager Thomas Frank aiming to keep him fresh for the final six games of the season. There’s also potential for Kevin Schade to return to the squad after being sidelined for over six months with an adductor injury. Ethan Pinnock and Christian Nørgaard are next in line to return, according to Frank.
However, Brentford will continue to miss Rico Henry, Josh Dasilva, and Ben Mee for the rest of the season, with Aaron Hickey also facing a long-term absence due to a hamstring injury.
On the Sheffield United side, manager Chris Wilder is optimistic about Jack Robinson’s injury, suggesting it’s just a knock. Meanwhile, George Baldock, Tom Davies, Rhian Brewster, Max Lowe, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Chris Basham, and John Egan remain sidelined with medium-to-long-term injuries.
Brentford Predicted XI: Mark Flekken, Nathan Collins, Kristoffer Ajer, Mathias Jorgensen, Sergio Reguilon, Vitaly Janelt, Mathias Jensen, Mikkel Damsgaard, Mads Roerslev, Ivan Toney, Bryan Mbeumo
Sheffield United Predicted XI: Ivo Grbic, Mason Holgate, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Jack Robinson, Jayden Bogle, Gustavo Hamer, Ollie Arblaster, Ben Osborn, Auston Trusty, Ben Brereton Diaz, Oliver McBurnie
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Burnley vs Brighton
Vincent Kompany hinted at the return of some injured players, possibly Ameen Al-Dakhil, Jordan Beyer, and Han-Noah Massengo. Aaron Ramsey, Nathan Redmond, and Luca Koleosho remain sidelined. Dara O’Shea will miss the Brighton game due to a one-match ban after a red card
Jack Hinshelwood, Solly March, and Kauro Mitoma are still out long-term. Billy Gilmour may return in early May. Adam Webster and Evan Ferguson joined the injury list before Gameweek 32, with no specific timelines yet. James Milner has surpassed the initial two-to-three-week estimate for his muscle injury
Burnley Predicted XI: A Muric (GK), C Taylor, M Steve, D O’Shea, L Assignon, S Berge, J Cullen, L Foster, J Brunn Larsen, D Fofana, and W Odobert
Brighton Predicted XI: B Verbruggen (GK), T Lamptey, L Dunk, J van Hecke, I Estupinan, J Moder, C Baleba, Pascal Gross, S Adingra, J Enciso, and D Welbeck
Manchester City vs Luton Town
Pep Guardiola expressed little concern regarding Phil Foden’s withdrawal due to a challenge from Eduardo Camavinga in the recent match against Real Madrid. Nathan Ake and Kyle Walker remained absent, but Josko Gvardiol overcame a minor issue to feature. Ederson was once again on the bench as he continued his recovery from a muscle injury. Kevin De Bruyne was also on the bench due to illness just before the game. Luton loanee Issa Kabore is ineligible to face his parent club.
Predicted XI: Stefan Ortega (GK); Rico Lewis, John Stones, Ruben Dias (C), Josko Gvardiol; Matheus Nunes, Mateo Kovacic; Oscar Bobb, Kevin De Bruyne, Jeremy Doku; Julian Alvarez.
Manager Rob Edwards faces numerous injury concerns. Albert Sambi Lokonga, Chiedozie Ogbene, Gabriel Osho, Elijah Adebayo, Amari’i Bell, Dan Potts, Jacob Brown, Mads Andersen, Marvelous Nakamba, and Tom Lockyer were all unavailable for Gameweek 32, and Edwards does not anticipate their return for the upcoming match. Lokonga has the best chance of returning for Gameweek 34, followed by Adebayo and Ogbene.
Predicted XI: Thomas Kaminski (GK); Issa Kabore, Teden Mengi, Reece Burke; Daiki Hashioka, Ross Barkley, Jordan Clark, Alfie Doughty; Andros Townsend, Tahith Chong; Carlton Morris (C).
Nottingham Forest vs Wolves
Nuno Tavares, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Willy Boly remain sidelined with muscle injuries. Morgan Gibbs-White is a fresh concern after being seen with an ice pack following the last match. Pedro Neto continues to be out with a hamstring injury ahead of FPL Gameweek 33:
Nottingham Forest Predicted XI:
Sels; Williams, Omobamidele, Murillo, Aina; Danilo, Yates; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood
Craig Dawson may start after returning from a groin injury. Hwang Hee-chan returned to training early after a hamstring injury and could make a cameo appearance. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde may not be ruled out for this match, but Gameweek 34 seems more realistic. Rayan Ait-Nouri hobbled off with a calf injury, but the substitution was precautionary, and he might be available for the next match.
Wolves Predicted XI:
Sa; Kilman, Dawson, Toti; Semedo, Lemina, Doyle, Gomes, Ait-Nouri; Sarabia, Cunha
Bournemouth vs Man United
Chris Mepham missed Gameweeks 31 and 32 due to illness but should be available now. Andoni Iraola has new injury concerns from the defeat to Luton Town: Marcus Tavernier is likely to miss out with a hamstring issue, while Antoine Semenyo’s muscle tightness is being monitored. Tyler Adams was absent due to back spasms. Ryan Fredericks and Luis Sinisterra remain sidelined with calf and hamstring injuries, respectively.
Predicted XI: Neto, Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kelly, Christie, Cook, Semenyo, Kluivert, Dango Ouattara, Solanke
Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans were unavailable for Gameweek 31 and are not expected to return in the short term. Scott McTominay’s injury details have not been disclosed. Marcus Rashford hobbled out of the last match, but it’s not considered a serious injury. Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Victor Lindelof, Lisandro Martinez, and Anthony Martial are still sidelined with various injuries.
Predicted XI: Onana, Dalot, Kambwala, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, Mainoo, Antony, Bruno Fernandes, Garnacho, Højlund
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace
Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Alisson are nearing a return and have rejoined training this week. There’s a possibility of them getting minutes against Atalanta and Crystal Palace. Stefan Bajcetic has also returned to training but may need more time before first-team contention. Ben Doak, Thiago Alcantara, and Joel Matip will be out for a longer period.
Predicted XI: Kelleher, Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson, Mac Allister, Endo, Szoboszlai, Salah, Núñez, Díaz
Sam Johnstone, Matheus Franca, Marc Guehi, Cheick Doucoure, Rob Holding, and Chris Richards are likely to remain sidelined. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi and Jairo Riedewald could be back, but their availability is uncertain. Michael Olise returned to the matchday squad and played off the bench in the last game.
Predicted XI: Henderson, Ward, Andersen, Lerma, Muñoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell, Ayew, Eze, Mateta
West Ham vs Fulham
Jarrod Bowen is ruled out of the UEFA Europa League tie due to a hip/rib injury sustained in the Wolves match. Alphonse Areola remains sidelined with a groin tweak since Gameweek 30. Kalvin Phillips is also out with a hamstring injury sustained in training, but it’s not considered long-term.
Predicted XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Mavropanos, Zouma, Emerson, Soucek, Álvarez, Kudus, Ward-Prowse, Lucas Paquetá, Ings
Fulham has had no reported injuries affecting their squad over the last two weeks
Predicted XI: Leno, Castagne, Tosin, Bassey, Robinson, João Palhinha, Lukic, Iwobi, Pereira, Willian, Rodrigo Muniz
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Arsenal has only one player, Jurrien Timber, sidelined with a knee injury, but he’s working his way back to fitness. Bukayo Saka seemed to be in discomfort after Tuesday’s match against Bayern Munich but wasn’t reported to have sustained any injury.
Predicted XI: Raya Martin, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice, Saka, Havertz, Jesus
Douglas Luiz is suspended for two matches and will miss the Arsenal game. Jacob Ramsey, Tyrone Mings, Boubacar Kamara, and Emi Buendia are all sidelined with injuries. Matty Cash may not be ready for the game due to a hamstring issue, and Clement Lenglet is also unavailable due to a minor problem.
Predicted XI: Martinez, Konsa Ngoyo, Diego Carlos, Torres, Digne, Bailey, McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers, Diaby, Watkins
Chelsea vs Everton
Malo Gusto was rested for the Sheffield United game, and Cole Palmer’s withdrawal was due to fatigue. Ben Chilwell may return after being sidelined with fluid on the knee and illness since the March international break. Robert Sanchez has resumed training after a brief lay-off. Romeo Lavia, Lesley Ugochukwu, Levi Colwill, Reece James, Wesley Fofana, and Christopher Nkunku are still on the injury list, with Lavia and Fofana ruled out for the season.
Predicted XI: Petrovic, Gusto, Disasi, Thiago Silva, Cucurella, Moises Caicedo, Fernández, Palmer, Gallagher, Mudryk, Jackson
Arnaut Danjuma has returned to training after an ankle injury, but his fitness for a playing return remains uncertain. Amadou Onana’s participation is doubtful due to soreness in training. Idrissa Gana Gueye should be available after being absent for the birth of his child. Lewis Dobbin and Dele Alli are still sidelined with ankle and groin injuries, respectively.
Predicted XI: Pickford, Coleman, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Young, Garner, Gueye, McNeil, Doucouré, Calvert-Lewin