Fantasy football: Premier League team news, injuries, captain picks and more

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One of the secrets to success in Fantasy Premier League is making sure you pay close attention to team news, so you can tweak your team accordingly.

A key player may be injured or your best goalscorer might be suspended,  and it makes sense to keep on top of things in order to maximise your points return each week.

If you're looking for the latest team news, or just want some advice on the best captain picks or even a suggested wildcard squad, then Goal has you covered.

Contents

  1. Gameweek fixtures
  2. Team news
  3. Suspension table
  4. Who is the best captain pick?
  5. Goal's suggested Wildcard squad

Gameweek 11 fixtures

DateFixtureTime (GMT)
November 5Southampton vs Aston Villa8pm
November 6Man Utd vs Man City12:30pm
November 6Brentford vs Norwich3pm
November 6Chelsea vs Burnley3pm
November 6Crystal Palace vs Wolves3pm
November 6Brighton vs Newcastle5:30pm
November 7Arsenal vs Watford2pm
November 7Everton vs Tottenham2pm
November 7Leeds vs Leicester2pm
November 7West Ham vs Liverpool4:30pm
GAMEWEEK 11 CHANGES DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 5, 6:30PM (GMT)

Injury news

Last updated: 05/11/21 3:30pm (GMT)


ARSENAL


PlayerInjuryLikely return date
Granit XhakaKneeUnknown
Kieran TierneyAnkleLate fitness test

ASTON VILLA


PlayerInjuryLikely return date
Morgan SansonIllnessNovember 5, 2021
Jacob RamseyAnkleNovember 5, 2021
TrezeguetKneeUnknown

BRENTFORD


PlayerInjuryLikely return date
Shandon BaptisteShoulderUnknown
Joshua DasilvaHipUnknown
Mads SorensenKneeUnknown
Yoane WissaAnkleNovember 20, 2021
Kristoffer AjerThighDecember, 2021
David RayaKneeUnknown

BRIGHTON


PlayerInjuryLikely return date
Taylor RichardsLower backLate fitness test
Aaron ConnollyHeelNovember 6, 2021
Danny WelbeckHamstringUnknown
Dan BurnKneeLate fitness test
Steven AlzateAnkleUnknown

BURNLEY


PlayerInjuryLikely return date
Aaron LennonIllnessLate fitness test
Dale StephensAnkleUnknown

CHELSEA


PlayerInjuryLikely return date
Christian PulisicAnkleNovember 6, 2021
Timo WernerHamstringUnknown
Romelu LukakuAnkleNovember 20, 2021
Mateo KovacicThighUnknown
Mason MountIllnessNovember 6, 2021
Marcos AlonsoKnockNovember 20, 2021
Lukaku injured Chelsea Malmoe


CRYSTAL PALACE


PlayerInjuryLikely return date
Will HughesLower backLate fitness test
Eberechi EzeAchillesUnknown
Nathan FergusonOtherUnknown

EVERTON


PlayerInjuryLikely return date
Abdoulaye DoucoureFootUnknown
Andre GomesCalfUnknown
Yerry MinaHamstringUnknown
Dominic Calvert-LewinThighUnknown
Lucas DigneMuscle injuryNovember 7, 2021

LEEDS


PlayerInjuryLikely return date
Patrick BamfordAnkleUnknown
Luke AylingKneeNovember 21, 2021
Robin KochGroinUnknown
Junior FirpoOtherLate fitness test
Jamie ShackletonKnockLate fitness test

LEICESTER


PlayerInjuryLikely return date
Ayoze PerezIllnessLate fitness test
James JustinKneeUnknown
Wesley FofanaLegUnknown
James MaddisonIllnessNovember 7, 2021
Harvey BarnesIllnessNovember 7, 2021
Marc AlbrightonKnockNovember 20, 2021
Ricardo PereiraKnockNovember 7, 2021

LIVERPOOL


PlayerInjuryLikely return date
James MilnerThighUnknown
Harvey Elliott AnkleUnknown
Roberto FirminoHamstringUnknown
Curtis JonesEye injuryNovember 20, 2021
Naby KeitaHamstringUnknown
Joe GomezCalfNovember 20, 2021
Roberto Firmino Liverpool Chelsea Premier League 2021-22


MAN CITY


PlayerInjuryLikely return date
Benjamin MendyUnavailableUnknown
Liam DelapAnkleUnknown
Ferran TorresFootUnknown
Kyle WalkerFootLate fitness test

MAN UTD


PlayerInjuryLikely return date
Victor LindelofKnockLate fitness test
Raphael VaraneThighDecember 5, 2021

NEWCASTLE


PlayerInjuryLikely return date
Paul DummettCalfUnknown
Elliot AndersonKnockNovember 6, 2021

NORWICH CITY


PlayerInjuryLikely return date
Todd CantwellAchillesUnknown
Sam ByramThighUnknown
Christoph ZimmermannAnkleUnknown
Grant HanleyGroinUnknown
Ozan KabakIllnessLate fitness test

SOUTHAMPTON


PlayerInjuryLikely return date
Armando BrojaAnkleNovember 5, 2021
Jack StephensKneeUnknown

TOTTENHAM


PlayerInjuryLikely return date
Ryan SessegnonKnockUnknown

WATFORD


PlayerInjuryLikely return date
Peter EteboQuadMarch 2022
Francisco SierraltaThighNovember 7, 2021
Christian KabaseleThighUnknown
Kiko FemeniaHipNovember 7, 2021
Ken SemaMedial ligamentUnknown
Kwadwo BaahAnkleUnknown

WEST HAM


PlayerInjuryLikely return date
Andriy YarmolenkoKnockLate fitness test
Nikola VlasicKnockLate fitness test

WOLVES


PlayerInjuryLikely return date
Hugo BuenoThighUnknown
JonnyKnee2022
Pedro NetoKneeUnknown
Yerson MosqueraHamstring2022
Fernando MarcalCalfNovember 20, 2021

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Suspensions table

Mike Dean referee Premier League 2020-21

PlayerReturn date
Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa)November 20
Aymeric Laporte (Man City)November 21
Paul Pogba (Man Utd)November 28

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Who is the best captain pick for Gameweek 11?

Ben Chilwell and Reece James

The most popular captain choice for Gameweek 11 will undoubtedly continue to be Mohamed Salah (£12.9m), with the Egyptian still returning an assist last time out despite not being on the scoresheet.

However, given the relative difficulty of the fixture against West Ham at London Stadium, there may be value in switching to one of Chelsea's marauding full-backs ahead of their home clash with Burnley.

Both Ben Chilwell (£6m) and Reece James (£5.8m) were left on the bench for the 1-0 Champions League win over Malmo and should come back into the starting XI on Saturday to offer big points potential.

Goal's suggested Wildcard squad

Our Gameweek 11 suggested Wildcard squad sees us go with Aaron Ramsdale (£4.7m) as our No 1 goalkeeper.

Mikel Arteta's preferred choice has comprehensively ousted Bernd Leno in the pecking order and, boosted by his impressive performance against Leicester last weekend, a home clash against Watford looks a safe bet for another clean sheet.

Now would be the perfect time to utilise a Chelsea double in defence, with in-form Ben Chilwell (£6m) and Reece James (£5.8m) both looking likely starters against Burnley (H) and with the potential to offer a big points haul.

Tino Livramento (£4.5m) has continued his assured start to life at Southampton and has delivered six points or more in his last three matches, with a home meeting against struggling Aston Villa on Friday night a decent opportunity to further his tally.

The midfield features the irrepressible Mohamed Salah (£12.9m), while Emile Smith Rowe (£5.7m), Conor Gallagher (£5.7m), Declan Rice (£5m) and Raphinha (£6.6m) are all affordable options that are guaranteed starters.

In attack, we're hoping the arrival of Antonio Conte will spark Harry Kane (£12.1m) into life, and it would not be a surprise to see Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.4m) light up the Manchester derby against a City side that could be vulnerable to counter-attacks.

Check out the full suggested squad below!

Fantasy Premier League Wildcard squad

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