As the second gameweek of the Premier League approaches, football fans and Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are eagerly anticipating the exciting clashes that await us. Let’s take a closer look at the predicted lineups and injury news for the upcoming matches.
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1. Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace GW2 Predicted lineup
In Arsenal’s GW2 match, they take on Crystal Palace. Here’s a look at the predicted lineups:
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace GW2 Predicted Lineup: Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu, Ødegaard, Rice, Havertz, Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli
Arsenal Injury Updates:
- Mohamed Elneny: Doubtful (Knee injury)
- Gabriel Jesus: Late August 2023 (Knee injury)
- Folarin Balogun: Doubtful (Foot injury)
- Albert Sambi Lokonga: Doubtful (Strain injury)
- Jurrien Timber: Expected out until at least February (Knee injury)
It is important to note that Justin Timber is a huge doubt for Arsenal this gameweek after he picked on a knee injury last weekend against Nott’m Forest. Timber is expected to be back in February – as per multiple reports. Gabriel or Tomiyasu could be his replacements this gameweek.
Here’s how Crystal Palace might lineup against Arsenal in gameweek 2
Crystal Palace GW2 predicted lineup vs Arsenal: Johnstone, Ward, Guéhi, Andersen, Mitchell, C. Doucouré, Lerma, J. Ayew, Eze, Schlupp, Edouard
Crystal Palace Injury Updates:
- Will Hughes: Doubtful (Injured)
- Nathan Ferguson: Doubtful (Muscle injury)
- Michael Olise: Doubtful (Hamstring injury)
2. Aston Villa vs. Everton GW2 Predicted Lineup
At Villa Park, Aston Villa faces Everton. Here are the expected lineups:
Aston Villa vs Everton GW2 Predicted Lineup: Martinez, Cash, Pau, Konsa, Digne, Douglas Luiz, Kamara, Diaby, McGinn, Bailey, Watkins
Aston Villa Injury Updates:
- Tyrone Mings: Unknown (Knee injury)
- Tim Iroegbunam: Late August 2023 (Injured)
- Leander Dendoncker: Unknown (Injured)
- Jhon Duran: Late August 2023 (Injured)
- Jacob Ramsey: Late August 2023 (Thigh injury)
- Emiliano Buendia: Unknown (Cruciate ligament injury)
- Bertrand Traoré: Late August 2023 (Injured)
- Álex Moreno: Late August 2023 (Hamstring injury)
Here’s how Everton are expected to lineup against Aston Villa in matchweek 2
Everton GW2 Predicted Lineup vs Aston Villa: Pickford, Patterson, Tarkowski, Keane, Young, Garner, Gana, Onana, Iwobi, A. Doucoure, Danjuma
Everton Injury Updates:
- Seamus Coleman: Late August 2023 (Knee injury)
- Jean-Philippe Gbamin: Unknown (Hamstring injury)
- Jack Harrison: A few weeks (Injured)
- Dwight McNeil: Early September 2023 (Ankle injury)
- Dele Alli: Unknown (Hip injury)
3. Liverpool vs. Bournemouth GW2 Predicted Lineup
The action continues as Liverpool meets Bournemouth. Check out the anticipated lineups:
Liverpool vs Bournemouth GW2 Predicted lineup: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, Virgil, Robertson, Szoboszlai, Jones, Mac Allister, Salah, Gakpo, Diogo J.
Liverpool Injury Updates:
- Thiago Alcántara: Doubtful (Hip injury)
- Stefan Bajcetic: Doubtful (Groin injury)
Bournemouth are predicted to lineup like this against Liverpool in GW2
Bournemouth vs Liverpool Predicted Lineup GW2: Neto, Anthony, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez, Billing, Rothwell, Brooks, Christie, Anthony, Solanke
Bournemouth Injury Updates:
- Ryan Fredericks: Doubtful (Calf injury)
- Marcus Tavernier: Late August 2023 (Knock)
- Lloyd Kelly: Doubtful (Knock)
- Alex Scott: Unknown (Knee injury)
- Adam Smith: Late August 2023 (Muscle injury)
4. Brighton vs. Wolves GW2 Predicted Lineup
Brighton faces Wolves in a thrilling contest. Get ready for these potential lineups:
Brighton vs Wolves predicted lineup GW2: Steele, Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupiñan, Gross, Dahoud, March, Joao Pedro, Mitoma, Welbeck/Ferguson.
Brighton Injury News:
- Jakub Moder: Doubtful (Cruciate ligament injury)
Wolves could potentially lineup like this against Brighton in matchweek 2
Wolves Predicted Lineup vs Brighton GW2: José Sá, N.Semedo, Dawson, Kilman, Aït-Nouri, Lemina, João Gomes, Matheus N., Sarabia, Cunha, Neto
Wolves Injury News:
- None
5. Brentford vs. Fulham GW2 Predicted Lineup
Here are the predicted lineups and injury updates for the Brentford vs Fulham match
Brentford vs Fulham GW2 Predicted Lineup: Flekken, Collins, Pinnock, Mee, Hickey, Nørgaard, Onyeka, Janelt, Henry, Wissa, Mbeumo
Brentford Injury News:
- Ivan Toney: Suspended
Fulham could potentially lineup like this in GW2 against Brentford
Fulham Predicted Lineup vs Brentford GW2: Leno, Tete, Diop, Ream, Robinson, Reed, Lukić, Cairney, Wilson, Willian, Raúl
Fulham Injury News:
- Joao Palhinha: Late August 2023 (Shoulder injury)
6. Chelsea Vs. West Ham GW2 Predicted Lineups
After their impressive performance and the acquisition of Caicedo, here’s how we expect Chelsea to lineup vs West Ham in GW2.
Chelsea vs West Ham Predicted Lineup GW2: Sanchez, James, T. Silva, Colwill, Chilwell, Enzo, Gallagher, Sterling, Chukwuemeka, Mudryk, N. Jackson
Chelsea Injury News:
- Wesley Fofana: Late March 2024 (Cruciate ligament injury)
- Trevoh Chalobah: Late August 2023 (Injured)
- Moisés Caicedo: Doubtful (Hamstring injury)
- Marcus Bettinelli: Mid September 2023 (Injured)
- Christopher Nkunku: Early November 2023 (Knee injury)
- Benoit Badiashile: Mid September 2023 (Groin injury)
- Armando Broja: Mid September 2023 (Knee injury)
Recce James is now a major doubt this gameweek as he has picked up a hamstring injury. It’d be important to keep an eye on Pochettino’s presser this week for more information about the full-back.
West Ham are likely to lineup like this against Chelsea in matchweek 2
West Ham vs Chelsea GW2 Predicted lineup: Areola, Coufal, Zouma, N. Aguerd, Emerson, Souček, P. Fornals, L. Paquetá, Benrahma, Bowen, Antonio
West Ham Injury News:
- None
Find out the best players to transfer to your FPL team in gameweek 2 in our article: FPL Gameweek 2 Transfer Tips, Strategy and Team Selection
7. Man City Vs. Newcastle GW2 Predicted Lineups
Man City lock heads with Newcastle in GW2. A side that performed pretty well in GW1. Here’s how we expect Man City to lineup this gameweek.
Man City GW2 Predicted Lineup vs Newcastle: Ederson M., Walker, Akanji, Aké, R. Lewis, Kovačić, Rodrigo, Bernardo, J. Alvarez, Foden, Haaland
Man City Injury News:
- Zack Steffen: Early September 2023 (Injured)
- Kevin De Bruyne: Mid September 2023 (Hamstring injury)
Ruben Dias and John Stones seem to have recovered from the injuries they picked up before GW1. They have been pictured with the Man City team that’d feature in the Super Cup on Wednesday and if they remain fit, we expect them to be in the matchday squad against Wolves in GW2.
John Stones has just be rumored to have picked up a hamstring injury this morning during City’s training session.
Be Brunye is also expected to be sidelined for three to four months following his hamstring injury against Burnley in gameweek 1.
Kevin De Bruyne will be out for three to four months due to injury. 🚨❌pic.twitter.com/fsMqmrTOe0
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 15, 2023
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Newcastle on the other hand, are expected to lineup this way against Man City in GW2
Newcastle vs Man City Predicted Lineup GW2: Pope, Trippier, Schär, Botman, Burn, Tonali, Bruno G., Joelinton, Almirón, Isak, Gordon
Newcastle Injury News:
- Joseph Willock: Doubtful (Hamstring injury)
- Emil Krafth: Late August 2023 (Injured)
8. Man United Vs. Spurs GW2 Predicted Lineups
Here’s how Man United could lineup against Spurs in gameweek 2
Man United Predicted Lineup vs Spurs GW2: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, R. Varane, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Mount, Antony, B. Fernandes, Garnacho, Rashford
Man United Injury News:
- Tyrell Malacia: A few days (Injured)
- Tom Heaton: Early September 2023 (Injured)
- Rasmus Højlund: Late August 2023 (Back injury)
- Kobbie Mainoo: Early January 2024 (Ankle injury)
- Amad Diallo: Late December 2023 (Ankle injury)
Spurs could potentially lineup this way against Man United in GW2
Spurs vs Man United Predicted Lineup GW2: Vicario, Pedro Porro, Romero, Davies, Udogie, Sarr, Bissouma, Maddison, Kulusevski, Son, Richarlison
Spurs Injury News:
- Ryan Sessegnon: Late August 2023 (Hamstring injury)
- Rodrigo Bentancur: Early September 2023 (Cruciate ligament injury)
- Hugo Lloris: Doubtful (Hip injury)
- Fraser Forster: Doubtful (Back injury)
- Bryan Gil: Early September 2023 (Groin injury)
- Alfie Whiteman: Mid December 2023 (Ankle injury)
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9. Nott’m Forest Vs. Sheffield United GW2 Predicted Lineups
Nott’m Forest is predicted to lineup this way against Sheffield United in GW2
Nott’m Forest vs Sheffield United Predicted Lineup: Turner, Worrall, Boly, McKenna, Aurier, Mangala, Yates, Aina, Danilo, Gibbs-White, Johnson
Nott’m Forest Injury News:
- Wayne Hennessey: A few days (Injured)
- Felipe: Late August 2023 (Knee injury)
Sheffield United vs Nott’m Forest GW2 Predicted Lineup: Foderingham, Ahmedhodžić, Egan, Robinson, Baldock, Basham, Norwood, Osborn, Lowe, Osula, T. Bénie
Sheffield United Injury News:
- Rhys Norrington-Davies: Back in training (Hamstring injury)
- Rhian Brewster: Late August 2023 (Hamstring injury)
- Oliver McBurnie: Doubtful (Foot injury)
- John Fleck: Unknown (Injured)
- Jayden Bogle: Late August 2023 (Knee injury)
- Ismaila Cheick Coulibaly: Early October 2023 (Knee injury)
- Daniel Jebbison: Doubtful (Groin injury)
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