Premier League and FPL Team News: Injury Updates and Fantasy Stats in One Place

Posted on: 05/09/2026

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Before the latest round of Premier League fixtures, here is all the key injury news alongside essential Fantasy Premier League statistics. The gameweek kicks off on Saturday with Liverpool hosting Chelsea in the early kick-off (12:30 BST) – here is the full fixture list. For more FPL help, don’t miss our regular Friday Q&A from 15:30 GMT live on the BBC Sport website, with one of our four experts answering your questions.

**Saturday 9 May**

**Liverpool v Chelsea (12:30 BST)**

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate missed training in midweek for personal reasons but is available, while Florian Wirtz has recovered from illness. Alexander Isak is back in training too, with Alisson Becker and Mohamed Salah “very close” to returning, according to Arne Slot. Giorgi Mamardashvili will train with the squad for the first time today and will be assessed. Chelsea will be without Robert Sanchez and Jesse Derry, who suffered head injuries during Monday’s defeat by Nottingham Forest. Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho remain doubtful but Levi Colwill and Reece James have both completed a full week of training.

**Players out:**

Liverpool – Alisson, Bradley, Ekitike, Endo, Leoni, Salah

Chelsea – Estevao, Derry, Gittens, Sanchez

**Doubts:** Liverpool – Isak, Mamardashvili; Chelsea – Neto, Garnacho

**Key FPL notes:**

Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo (£7.3m) racked up five shots in Gameweek 35. In the last four Gameweeks, only one midfielder has had more goal attempts than his 14. Moises Caicedo of Chelsea (£5.7m) claimed 10 points in his previous meeting with Liverpool back in Gameweek 7, thanks to one goal and maximum bonus. Chelsea forward Joao Pedro (£7.5m) netted his 15th goal of the season in Gameweek 35, nine of which have come across his last 12 appearances.

**Brighton v Wolves (15:00 BST)**

Brighton pair Solly March and James Milner have recovered from muscular issues and are in contention to feature against Wolves. Diego Gomez remains unavailable and Albion will also be without full-back Mats Wieffer, who suffered an ankle injury during last week’s 3-1 defeat at Newcastle. Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa is ruled out, this time with an ankle issue rather than previous shoulder and back problems. They are already without Sam Johnstone for the rest of the season following a shoulder injury. Ladislav Krejci is in contention to make the squad after missing last weekend’s draw with Sunderland due to a neck issue. Hugo Bueno, who played through a knee issue in the same match, is available.

**Players out:**

Brighton – Tzimas, Wieffer, Webster

Wolves – Chiwome, Johnstone, Sa

**Doubts:** Brighton – Milner, Gomez, March; Wolves – Krejci

**Key FPL notes:**

Brighton’s Jack Hinshelwood (£5.1m) has been very threatening from open play since switching to a No 10 role, with two goals and one assist in his last five matches. Seagulls’ striker Danny Welbeck (£6.3m) has produced three goals and one assist across his last five appearances, amassing 27 points. No Wolves player has created more chances than Hugo Bueno (£4.3m) this season (37). The budget defender supplied an assist against Sunderland last time out.

**Fulham v Bournemouth (15:00 BST)**

Fulham full-back Tete could return after being an unused substitute against Arsenal, with Sander Berge also pushing to be involved. Kevin has returned to full fitness. Emile Smith Rowe is expected to feature after recovering from cramp. Justin Kluivert is back in contention for Bournemouth after more than four months out following knee surgery. The game will come too soon for Lewis Cook. Alex Jimenez has been dropped from the squad while the club investigates posts circulating on social media, adding that they will be making no further comment at this stage.

**Players out:**

Fulham – Iwobi, Sessegnon

Bournemouth – Cook