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DRAFT UNTIL GW2 PRESS CONFERENCES BEGIN.
Never invent a quote. Add only manager comments that can be sourced to the club, Premier League, broadcaster or a reputable reporter.
The short answer
GW2 arrives during the final week of the transfer window, so manager press conferences will affect more than injuries. They can also clarify transfer availability, new signings, goalkeeper battles and rotation after cup matches.
The deadline is Friday 28 August at 18:30 BST.
Live roundup structure
| Club | Key update | FPL players affected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | ADD AFTER PRESSER | — | — |
| Aston Villa | Watkins / suspension / rebuild | Watkins and Villa attackers | Monitor |
| Bournemouth | ADD AFTER PRESSER | — | — |
| Brentford | ADD AFTER PRESSER | — | — |
| Brighton | ADD AFTER PRESSER | — | — |
| Chelsea | Caicedo and Palestra fitness | Chelsea defence and midfield | Monitor |
| Coventry | ADD AFTER PRESSER | — | — |
| Crystal Palace | ADD AFTER PRESSER | — | — |
| Everton | ADD AFTER PRESSER | — | — |
| Fulham | ADD AFTER PRESSER | — | — |
| Hull | ADD AFTER PRESSER | — | — |
| Ipswich | ADD AFTER PRESSER | — | — |
| Leeds | ADD AFTER PRESSER | — | — |
| Liverpool | ADD AFTER PRESSER | — | — |
| Man City | transfer/fitness changes | City attack and midfield | Monitor |
| Man Utd | ADD AFTER PRESSER | — | — |
| Newcastle | ADD AFTER PRESSER | — | — |
| Nott'm Forest | ADD AFTER PRESSER | — | — |
| Sunderland | ADD AFTER PRESSER | — | — |
| Spurs | ADD AFTER PRESSER | — | — |
What matters most for FPL
Prioritise information that changes one of these decisions:
- Start probability
- Expected minutes
- Penalty or set-piece role
- Goalkeeper hierarchy
- Whether a player is still at the club by the deadline
- Whether a new signing is registered and available
A generic manager comment about confidence does not need a paragraph. A clear “he will not play” does.
Transfer-window warning
The summer window closes on 1 September, after the GW2 deadline. That means players can still be transferred after managers lock their GW2 teams.
Pay special attention to uncertain assets such as Ollie Watkins and any Manchester City/Tottenham players involved in late deals.
OneFPL verdict
Publish one continuously updated roundup rather than separate 150-word posts for every press conference. Link from the GW2 predicted-lineup and injury articles so readers can move from the raw news to the FPL decision.
FAQ
When should I make my GW2 transfer?
If price movement will not block your move, waiting for press conferences usually reduces avoidable injury and rotation risk.
When is the GW2 deadline?
Friday 28 August at 18:30 BST.
Sources
OneFPL analysis. OneFPL is an independent Fantasy Premier League companion and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the Premier League or Fantasy Premier League.
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