As the Premier League prepares for its next round of matches, fans and Fantasy managers alike are seeking clarity on team selections and player performances. Here’s a roundup of injury updates and FPL insights to guide your decisions.

**Saturday Fixtures**
The weekend kicks off with Chelsea hosting Fulham at 12:30 BST. Chelsea’s head coach, Enzo Maresca, confirmed Cole Palmer will miss the game, with no clear return date yet. Longtime absentees Benoit Badiashile and Romeo Lavia remain sidelined, as does Levi Colwill due to a knee injury. Fulham, meanwhile, face minimal concerns, with Harry Wilson avoiding serious injury after a foot issue in their Carabao Cup clash against Bristol City.

**FPL Highlights**
Joao Pedro (£7.6m) has been a standout so far, scoring a goal and providing two assists in Gameweek 2 to tally 15 points, making him the joint-second-highest scoring forward in FPL. Defender Marc Cucurella (£6.1m) has contributed consistently, with 18 defensive actions across two gameweeks, ranking him joint-sixth among defenders. Joachim Andersen (£4.5m) offers excellent value, delivering 18 defensive contributions in the first two weeks.

**Manchester United vs Burnley**
Manchester United will still be without Lisandro Martinez but may see Noussair Mazraoui return from a thigh injury. Benjamin Sesko, who debuted in the Carabao Cup, could make his Premier League start. Burnley have no fresh injuries, though Zeki Amdouni, Jordan Beyer, and Conor Roberts remain out.

**FPL Insights**
Matheus Cunha (£8.1m) has been unlucky not to score, hitting the post and being denied by a last-ditch save from David Raya (£5.5m). Anthony Gordon (£7.5m) leads midfielders in goal attempts. Bryan Mbeumo (£8.0m) remains a threat, missing an assist in Gameweek 2 due to a deflected header. Josh Cullen (£5.0m) tops midfielders with 18 points, scoring a goal and assist in GW2.

**Sunderland vs Brentford**
Sunderland’s Dan Ballard will be out until after the international break following a groin injury. Aji Alese, Luke O’Nien, Dennis Cirkin, and Leo Hjelde are also sidelined. Brentford’s Yoane Wissa is ruled out, but Jordan Henderson is available after recovering from a midweek absence.

**FPL Highlights**
Reinildo (£4.0m) remains a budget-friendly pick, earning 13 points in Gameweek 2. Dan Ballard (£4.6m), who scored 18 points in GW1, was injured early in the Burnley match and faces a two-to-three-week layoff. Dango Ouattara (£6.0m) impressed in his Brentford debut, scoring against Aston Villa and earning 15 defensive contributions.

**Tottenham vs Bournemouth**
Tottenham’s Destiny Udogie returns from a knee injury, while Yves Bissouma is out without a confirmed timeline. James Maddison, Radu Dragusin, and Dejan Kulusevski remain long-term absentees. Bournemouth’s Lewis Cook and Enes Unal are still sidelined, and Julian Araujo serves a one-match ban after a Carabao Cup send-off.

 

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