Final deadline update
This page should now be treated as the final pre-deadline predicted-lineups page for Gameweek 2.
Use the latest transfer status, cup minutes, injury updates and manager comments to estimate the likely starting XIs. Do not treat any prediction as confirmed.
Arsenal
Likely XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Ødegaard, Bruno Guimarães; Saka, Havertz, Tzolis Main notes: Konsa is ready, which increases defensive competition. Bruno Guimarães has returned to training and could be available.
Aston Villa
Likely XI: Suzuki; Cash, Konsa, Pau Torres, Maatsen; Kamara, McGinn, Goretzka; Buendía, Garnacho, Rogers Main notes: Watkins is leaving, so Villa's attack should be approached carefully until the striker picture settles.
Bournemouth
Likely XI: Di Gregorio; Aarons, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez; Christie, Adams; Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo; Soler Main notes: Europe adds future rotation pressure, but the likely core remains stable for now.
Brentford
Likely XI: Flekken; Roerslev, Collins, Pinnock, Henry; Nørgaard, Janelt; Mbeumo, Sangaré, Schade; Wissa Main notes: Diouf is a new defensive variable, but he does not need to start immediately to matter long term.
Brighton
Likely XI: Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, Webster, De Cuyper; Groß, Wieffer; Minteh, João Pedro, Mitoma; Rutter Main notes: Thursday-to-Sunday turnaround is the key concern. Hadjam increases left-side competition.
Chelsea
Likely XI: Sánchez; Gusto, Reece James, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo; Palmer, Rogers, Pedro Neto; João Pedro Main notes: Palmer and Rogers got cup minutes. João Pedro came from the bench and still has a strong chance to start.
Crystal Palace
Likely XI: Henderson; Muñoz, Andersen, Guéhi, Mitchell; Lerma, Wharton; Eze, Kamada, Olise; Mateta Main notes: Palace face a difficult match and must manage Ismaïla Sarr's absence.
Coventry
Likely XI: Collins; van Ewijk, Thomas, Kitching, Bidwell; Sheaf, Eccles; Rudoni, Palmer, Sakamoto; Simms Main notes: Awoniyi's cup goal and assist have created a real selection question up front.
Everton
Likely XI: Pickford; Patterson, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Gueye, Garner; McNeil, Ndiaye, Johnson; Barry Main notes: Barry's hat-trick and assist should keep him ahead in the striker conversation.
Fulham
Likely XI: Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Lukic, Berge; Wilson, Pereira, Iwobi; Muniz Main notes: Gonzalo García is rising, but Muniz remains the likelier league starter until that changes.
Hull
Likely XI: Tzolakis; Coyle, Jones, McLoughlin, Mendy; Slater, Seri; Philogene, Carvalho, Twine; Delap Main notes: Noble Mendy is back in the squad picture. Hull's promoted-team value remains strong for Challenge.
Ipswich
Likely XI: Hladký; Tuanzebe, Woolfenden, Greaves, Davis; Morsy, Cajuste; Burns, Szmodics, Hutchinson; Delap Main notes: Cup scorers pushed their claims, but secure league starters still matter most.
Liverpool
Likely XI: Alisson; Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Salah, Núñez, Gakpo Main notes: Chiesa is out. Use final team news for any late front-three changes.
Manchester City
Likely XI: Ederson; Walker, Rúben Dias, Gvardiol, Aké; Rodri, Anderson; Foden, Bernardo, Grealish; Haaland Main notes: Doku is out, Nunes is not 100%, and Bouaddi is available but not guaranteed to start.
Manchester United
Likely XI: Onana; Dalot, De Ligt, Martínez, Shaw; Ugarte, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Rashford; Højlund Main notes: Baleba is out up to three weeks. Amad is unavailable. Mount is back in training.
Newcastle
Likely XI: Pope; Trippier, Schär, Botman, Dedić; Guimarães, Joelinton, Tonali; Gordon, Isak, Barnes Main notes: Dedić has fresh attacking evidence from the cup. Tonali was tipped to start.
Nottingham Forest
Likely XI: Sels; Aina, Murillo, Niakhaté, Toffolo; Danilo, Yates; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood Main notes: Delap has joined Forest, but immediate integration is still the key question.
Sunderland
Likely XI: Patterson; Hume, Ballard, O'Nien, Cirkin; Neil, Bellingham; Roberts, Pritchard, Clarke; Mayenda Main notes: Europe will matter later; short-term promoted-team minutes remain the main question.
Tottenham
Likely XI: Vicario; Pedro Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Bissouma, Maddison; Sávio, Solanke, Son Main notes: Marmoush's arrival and Sávio's debut goal-plus-assist complicate the front line. Porro and Van de Ven are back.
West Ham
Likely XI: Areola; Coufal, Mavropanos, Aguerd, Emerson; Álvarez, Ward-Prowse; Bowen, Paquetá, Kudus; Füllkrug Main notes: Watch for any late transfer-window disruption, but the core structure remains familiar.
OneFPL verdict
This page should now be the live reference for final GW2 lineup expectations, with the understanding that:
- manager quotes beat older assumptions
- cup minutes matter
- deadline-week transfers can change roles quickly
