Sunderland host Nottingham Forest in a late Premier League kick-off on Friday at 20:00 BST with key injury news and FPL insights shared.
Before the Premier League fixtures begin, the latest injury updates and Fantasy Premier League statistics are compiled here. The weekend’s action starts on Friday at 20:00 BST as Sunderland face Nottingham Forest in a late fixture. Head coach Regis Le Bris confirmed that Jocelin Ta Bi has resumed training, while Nilson Angulo and Bertrand Traore may step up their recoveries next week.
Nottingham Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is ruled out for the season following thigh surgery. Defender Murillo misses the trip to Sunderland with a muscle injury picked up in the 4-1 win over Burnley, but Dan Ndoye returns after overcoming a minor issue.
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Sunderland defender Omar Alderete is fit after missing last weekend’s loss to Aston Villa due to illness. Head coach Regis Le Bris confirmed that Jocelin Ta Bi has resumed training, while Nilson Angulo and Bertrand Traore may step up their recoveries next week. Nottingham Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is ruled out for the season following thigh surgery. Defender Murillo misses the trip to Sunderland with a muscle injury picked up in the 4-1 win over Burnley, but Dan Ndoye returns after overcoming a minor issue.
Sunderland will be without several players including Angulo, Moore, Mundle, and Traore. Forest will miss Boly, Hudson-Odoi, Murillo, Savona, and Victor. Nordi Mukiele is Sunderland’s standout defender, creating seven big chances this season—only one defender has more—while also delivering 85 home points. Enzo Le Fee produced nine points in Gameweek 33 with an assist, bonus, and defensive points, averaging 5.4 points per start at the Stadium of Light.
Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White has scored a hat-trick in his last outing and leads all midfielders with 33 FPL points over the past four Gameweeks. The £7.5m asset is priced at £7.5m and continues to be a key option for managers. Forest’s attack remains reliant on his creativity and goal threat.
Marco Silva and Unai Emery will reveal their team news in press conferences on Friday ahead of the 12:30 BST clash. Fulham could be missing Iwobi and Tete, while Aston Villa may be without Kamara. Kevin for Fulham and Alysson for Aston Villa remain doubts going into the match.
Harry Wilson has been one of the most in-form midfielders since Gameweek 20, amassing 70 points and scoring all five of his goals at Craven Cottage in that span. The £6.0m Welshman is again a key FPL asset. Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers has registered an attacking return in each of the last three Gameweeks, totaling 20 points. Ollie Watkins has three goals and an assist in his last three matches and remains the most transferred-in player ahead of Blank Gameweek 34.
Liverpool manager confirmed Joe Gomez is available after missing the Merseyside derby through injury. Goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili will be sidelined for weeks, though Alisson is back in contention. Oliver Glasner will announce Palace’s team news during Friday’s press conference.
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has scored three goals in his last four matches, more than any other midfielder, and created four big chances in that stretch. Virgil van Dijk netted his fourth goal of the season in Gameweek 33, placing him among the top-scoring FPL defenders. Crystal Palace’s Maxence Lacroix has returned defensive points in five of his last six matches, totaling 34 for the season—only three defenders have more.
West Ham head coach Nuno Espirito Santo reported no fresh injury issues following Monday’s 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace. Everton striker Beto was substituted in the Merseyside derby after a clash with Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate, while Jarrad Branthwaite is set to miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury.
West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen has delivered seven assists in the last eight Gameweeks, including three in Gameweek 32. West Ham defender Konstantinos Mavropanos leads all defenders with 42 FPL points over the last four Gameweeks, featuring three goals, two clean sheets, five bonus points, and four defensive contributions. Everton’s Beto has 45 points in his last six Gameweeks, with five goals and 10 bonus points, outscoring all other forwards.