{"id":301873,"date":"2023-12-09T08:40:59","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T08:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/?p=301873"},"modified":"2023-12-09T08:40:59","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T08:40:59","slug":"fantasy-premier-league-mail-sports-predicted-lineups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/soccer\/fantasy-premier-league-mail-sports-predicted-lineups\/","title":{"rendered":"FANTASY PREMIER LEAGUE: Mail Sport's predicted lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"
The hectic festive fixture schedule in the Premier League is well underway as teams prepare for their third game in a week.<\/p>\n
We saw another dramatic round of top flight action midweek, with prime assets Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland suprisingly blanking, while Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo – another key\u00a0FPL asset – suffered an ankle injury which is set to keep him out for weeks.<\/p>\n
Jarrod Bowen again proved he is an underrated player in the game, with his ninth goal of the season, while the value of having Newcastle defenders didn’t pay off as they conceded three in a heavy defeat to Everton.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
As managers attempt to balance their stars’ workloads, it increases fears that FPL players will see several members of their team benched or left out altogether.<\/p>\n
In light of that, Mail Sport<\/span> aims to help you out with our predicted lineups for the Premier League’s weekend games.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In light of the hectic fixture schedule in the Premier League, Mail Sport aims to help you and your Fantasy Premier League team out with our predicted lineups for the weekend’s games<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mohamed Salah surprisingly blanked for Liverpool against Sheffield United on Wednesday<\/p>\n Crystal Palace vs Liverpool – Saturday 12:30PM\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Crystal Palace (4-2-3-1)<\/span> – Johnstone; Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Clyne; Hughes, Lerma; Olise, Schlupp, Ayew; Edouard<\/p>\n Roy Hodgson may be tempted to rest Michael Olise to ease his return to action.<\/p>\n Out<\/span>: C Doucoure (achilles), D Henderson, J Rak-Sakyi (both thigh), E Eze, R Holding (both ankle), T Mitchell (hip).<\/p>\n Liverpool (4-3-3) <\/span>– Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Tsimikas; Endo, Szoboszlai, Jones; Salah, Nunez, Diaz<\/p>\n Out: <\/span>J Matip (knee), T Alcantara (hip), D Jota (hamstring), A Mac Allister (knee), S Bajcetic (calf), A Robertson (shoulder).<\/p>\n Doubt<\/span>: Alisson (hamstring).<\/p>\n Palace haven\u2019t beaten Liverpool in 12 games \u2014 their longest ongoing winless streak against any opponent.<\/p>\n Last meeting:<\/span>\u00a0C Palace 0 Liverpool 0<\/p>\n Mail Sport prediction:<\/span> Liverpool win\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Liverpool keeper Alisson could return from a hamstring problem he picked up against Man City<\/p>\n Brighton vs Burnley – Saturday 3PM<\/span><\/p>\n Brighton (4-2-3-1)<\/span> – Verbruggen; Veltman, van Hecke, Dunk, Hinshelwood; Gross, Baleba; Adingra, Pedro, Mitoma; Ferguson<\/p>\n Lewis Dunk and Mahmoud Dahoud return from suspension.<\/p>\n Out<\/span>: P Estupinan, T Lamptey, A Fati, J Espinola (all muscle), D Welbeck (unknown), A Webster (knock), S March (knee).<\/p>\n Burnley (4-2-3-1) <\/span>– Trafford; Vitinho, O’Shea, Beyer, Taylor; Berge, Brownhill; Larsen, Amdouni, Zaroury; Rodriguez<\/p>\n Luca Koleosho is expected to be out for most of the season but Jordan Beyer returns.<\/p>\n Out<\/span>: L Koleosho (knee), L Foster (illness), J Cork (calf), J Cullen (unknown).<\/p>\n Brighton have only lost one of their last 12 home\u00a0games against a promoted side (a 1-0 defeat to Fulham last season).<\/p>\n Last meeting:<\/span> Brighton 0 Burnley 3\u00a0<\/p>\n Mail Sport prediction:<\/span> Brighton win\u00a0<\/p>\n Man United vs Bournemouth – Saturday 3PM<\/span><\/p>\n Man United (4-2-3-1)<\/span> – Onana; Dalot, Maguire, Shaw, Reguilon; McTominay, Amrabat; Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund<\/p>\n Out<\/span>: T Malacia (knee), Casemiro (hamstring), L Martinez (foot), J Sancho (disciplinary), V Lindelof (knock).<\/p>\n Doubt<\/span>: M Mount (calf), C Eriksen (knee), R Varane (back), M Rashford (illness).<\/p>\n Bournemouth (4-2-3-1)<\/span> – Neto; Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez; Cook, Christie; Semenyo, Billing, Tavernier; Solanke<\/p>\n Out<\/span>: T Adams, M Aarons, L Kelly (all hamstring), A Scott (knee), R Fredericks (calf), D Randolph, H Traore (both illness).<\/p>\n Doubt<\/span>: E Marcondes (match fitness).<\/p>\n United have never lost at home to Bournemouth and have won nine of the last 10 such meetings.<\/p>\n Last meeting:<\/span> B\u2019mouth 0 Man Utd 1\u00a0<\/p>\n Mail Sport prediction<\/span>: Man Utd win\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Marcus Rashford – who was dropped for Man United’s win over Chelsea – is a doubt with illness<\/p>\n Sheffield United vs Brentford – Saturday 3PM<\/span><\/p>\n Sheffield United (3-4-1-2)<\/span> – Foderingham; Robinson, Ahmedhodzic, Trusty; Bogle, Souza, Hamer, Brooks; McAtee; Osula, Archer<\/p>\n Out<\/span>: C Basham, J Egan (both ankle), R Norrington-Davies, T Davies (both thigh), R Brewster (knee), D Jebbison (illness), O McBurnie, O Norwood (suspended).<\/p>\n Doubt<\/span>: G Baldock (thigh).<\/p>\n Brentford (4-3-3)<\/span> – Flekken; Ghoddos, Pinnock, Mee, Janelt; Norgaard, Onyeka, Baptiste; Wissa, Maupay, Lewis-Potter<\/p>\n Out<\/span>: R Henry (knee), A Hickey, J Dasilva (both hamstring), K Schade (both groin), K Ajer, N Collins (both foot), B Mbeumo (ankle), I Toney (banned).<\/p>\n Doubt<\/span>: M Jensen (groin).<\/p>\n Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder is undefeated in his previous four games against Brentford in the Premier League (W3, D1).<\/p>\n Last meeting<\/span>: Sheff Utd 2 Brentford 0\u00a0<\/p>\n Mail Sport prediction<\/span>: Sheff Utd win\u00a0<\/p>\n Wolves vs Nottingham Forest – Saturday 3PM<\/span><\/p>\n Wolves (3-4-3)<\/span> – Sa; Kilman, Dawson, Toti; Semedo, Lemina, Gomes, Bueno; Sarabia, Cunha, Hwang<\/p>\n Jose Sa is \u2018100 per cent fit\u2019 according to Wolves boss Gary O\u2019Neil. Sa is likely to return in goal.<\/p>\n Out<\/span>: J Hodge (shoulder), P Neto (hamstring), J Otto (disciplinary).<\/p>\n Doubt<\/span>: R Ait Nouri (ankle).<\/p>\n Nottingham Forest (4-3-3)<\/span> – Turner; Aina, Niakhate, Murillo, Toffolo;\u00a0 Yates, Dominguez, Mangala; Gibbs-White, Origi, Elanga<\/p>\n Expect Steve Cooper to ring the changes after his side\u2019s drubbing at Fulham during the week. Willy Boly is a doubt after limping off.<\/p>\n Out<\/span>: T Awoniyi (groin).<\/p>\n Doubt<\/span>: W Boly (knock).<\/p>\n Forest have lost more away games than any other team since the start of last season (19 times).<\/p>\n Last meeting<\/span>: Nottm Forest 1 Wolves 1\u00a0<\/p>\n Mail Sport prediction: <\/span>Wolves win<\/p>\n Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\n Aston Villa vs Arsenal – Saturday 5:30PM<\/span><\/p>\n Aston Villa (4-4-1-1) <\/span>– Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Bailey, Kamara, Luiz, McGinn; Diaby, Watkins<\/p>\n Unai Emery will have to assess his squad ahead of Aston Villa\u2019s third game in seven days.<\/p>\n Ezri Konsa is likely to stay at right back.<\/p>\n Out<\/span>: E Buendia, T Mings (both knee), B Traore (muscle).<\/p>\n Arsenal (4-3-2-1) <\/span>– Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Jorginho, Odegaard, Rice; Saka, Martinelli; Jesus\u00a0<\/p>\n Mikel Arteta said Gabriel Martinelli should be fit to start.<\/p>\n Out<\/span>: F Vieira (groin), T Tomiyasu (calf), T Partey (thigh), E Smith-Rowe, J Timber (both knee).<\/p>\n The Gunners have lost only two of their last 21 matches against Aston Villa at Villa Park in the Premier League.<\/p>\n Last meeting<\/span>: Aston Villa 2 Arsenal 4\u00a0<\/p>\n Mail Sport prediction:<\/span> Draw\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mikel Arteta said Gabriel Martinelli should be fit to start after a bruising encounter at Luton<\/p>\n Everton vs Chelsea – Sunday 2PM<\/span><\/p>\n Everton (4-2-3-1)<\/span> – Pickford; Coleman, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Gueye, Garner; Harrison, Doucoure, McNeil; Calvert-Lewin\u00a0<\/p>\n Jordan Pickford and Seamus Coleman should be fine despite picking up minor knocks in the week.<\/p>\n Out<\/span>: Dele (groin), A Gomes (fitness).<\/p>\n Doubt<\/span>: A Onana (calf), J Garner (illness).<\/p>\n Chelsea (4-2-3-1)<\/span> – Sanchez; James, Disasi, Silva, Colwill; Caicedo, Fernandez; Palmer, Gallagher, Sterling; Jackson<\/p>\n Conor Gallagher returns.\u00a0<\/p>\n Out<\/span>: W Fofana (knee), M Gusto (unknown), R Lavia (ankle), B Chilwell, T Chalobah (both thigh), L Ugochukwu (unknown).<\/p>\n Only Spurs have lost more Premier League games on a Sunday (105) than Everton\u2019s 104 defeats.<\/p>\n Last meeting:<\/span> Chelsea 2 Everton 2\u00a0<\/p>\n Mail Sport prediction<\/span>: Everton win\u00a0<\/p>\n Fulham vs West Ham – Sunday 2PM<\/span><\/p>\n Fulham (4-2-3-1) <\/span>– Leno; Castagne, Bassey, Tosin, Robinson; Palhinha, Cairney; Iwobi, Pereira, Willian; Jimenez<\/p>\n Marco Silva will make late calls over both Adama Traore and Rodrigo Muniz. Tosin is likely to keep his place.<\/p>\n Out<\/span>: I Diop (foot).<\/p>\n Doubt<\/span>: A Traore (hamstring), R Muniz (knee).<\/p>\n West Ham (4-2-3-1)<\/span> – Fabianski; Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson; Alvarez, Ward-Prowse; Kudus, Soucek, Paqueta; Bowen\u00a0<\/p>\n Goalkeeper Alphonse Areola has suffered \u2018a little bit of ligament damage in his wrist\u2019, according to manager David Moyes.<\/p>\n Out<\/span>: M Antonio (knee).<\/p>\n Doubt<\/span>: A Areola (wrist).<\/p>\n West Ham have only beaten Southampton (20) and Spurs (18) more times than they have Fulham, who they\u2019ve beaten 16 times.<\/p>\n Last meeting:<\/span> Fulham 0 West Ham 1\u00a0<\/p>\n Mail Sport prediction:<\/span> Draw\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lukasz Fabianski could continue in goal with FPL asset Alphonse Areola battling a wrist injury\u00a0<\/p>\n Luton vs Man City – Sunday 2PM<\/span><\/p>\n Luton (3-4-2-1)<\/span> – Kaminski; Mengi, Osho, Bell; Kabore, Barkley, Nakamba, Doughty; Brown, Ogbene; Morris<\/p>\n Nakamba and Albert Sambi Lokonga will all return to the squad.<\/p>\n Out:<\/span> M Andersen, D Potts (both hamstring), R Burke (both thigh), C Woodrow (calf), I Kabore (ineligible).<\/p>\n Man City (3-4-3)<\/span> – Ederson; Walker, Dias, Gvardiol; Rodri, Stones, Alvarez, Silva; Foden, Haaland, Grealish<\/p>\n Rodri and Jack Grealish are both back available after serving their suspensions.<\/p>\n Out<\/span>: K De Brunye (hamstring).<\/p>\n Doubt<\/span>: J Doku (unknown).<\/p>\n Luton have won every one of their last seven matches against the reigning top-flight champions (between 1985-92).<\/p>\n Last meeting:<\/span> Man City 2 Luton 0\u00a0<\/p>\n Mail Sport prediction<\/span>: Man City win\u00a0<\/p>\n Tottenham vs Newcastle – Sunday 4:30PM<\/span><\/p>\n Tottenham (4-3-3)<\/span> – Vicario; Porro, Emerson, Davies, Udogie; Bissouma, Sarr, Lo Celso; Kulusevski, Son, Johnson<\/p>\n Out<\/span>: M Solomon, I Perisic (both knee) R Bentancur (ankle), M van de Ven, R Sessegnon (hamstring), J Maddison (ankle), R Sessegnon (thigh), E Dier (groin).<\/p>\n Doubt<\/span>: Son (back).<\/p>\n Newcastle (4-3-3)<\/span> – Dubravka; Trippier, Lascelles, Schar, Livramento; Guimaraes, Miley, Joelinton; Almiron, Isak, Gordon\u00a0<\/p>\n Out<\/span>: N Pope, J Murphy, (both shoulder), D Burn, E Anderson (both back), C Wilson (thigh), H Barnes (foot), S Longstaff (ankle), S Botman (knee), J Willock (calf), S Tonali (banned).<\/p>\n This fixture averages the most goals per game of any Premier League match-up (3.16 goals per game).<\/p>\n Last meeting<\/span>: Newcastle 6 Tottenham 1\u00a0<\/p>\n Mail Sport prediction<\/span>: Draw\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Son Heung-Min went off late on against West Ham and could add to Tottenham’s injury list\u00a0<\/p>\n It’s All Kicking Off is an exciting new podcast from Mail Sport that promises a different take on Premier League football.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n It is available on MailOnline, Mail+, YouTube, Apple Music and Spotify.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\nIT’S ALL KICKING OFF!\u00a0<\/h3>\n