Gearing up for another crucial Fantasy Premier League gameweek? We've got you covered. Before the action kicks off, here's your one-stop hub for all the essential team news and must-know FPL statistics to help you finalize your squad.
The weekend begins with a Friday night clash as West Ham United welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to the London Stadium. As Premier League managers hold their final press conferences, we'll be updating this space with the latest injury updates and lineup whispers.
Starting with team news, West Ham's Nuno Espirito Santo delivered a positive update, indicating that key attackers Crysencio Summerville and Callum Wilson, along with defender Jean-Clair Todibo, are all "improving" and could be in contention. In a boost for the backline, Aaron Wan-Bissaka is available again, and Dinos Mavropanos has been cleared from concussion protocols.
For Wolves, the news is less encouraging. Manager Rob Edwards confirmed a potentially season-ending "shoulder issue" for goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. Additionally, right-back Matt Doherty has picked up a "niggle," ruling both players out of tonight's fixture.
Now, let's dive into the FPL numbers that could make the difference in your mini-leagues. Since Gameweek 25, West Ham's budget defender El Hadji Malick Diouf (£4.1m) leads all defenders with four clean sheets, adding two assists for good measure. Teammate Jarrod Bowen (£7.6m) has been the creative force at home, topping all forwards with three assists and eight chances created in West Ham's last four matches at the London Stadium.
Looking for a midfield differential? Wolves' Joao Gomes (£5.3m) has been quietly excellent, boasting the second-highest points-per-start average among midfielders over the last four gameweeks thanks to a goal, two assists, and bonus points.
On a broader scale, Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes (£7.2m) has been the standout defensive asset since Gameweek 19, amassing a league-leading 91 points. His teammate, striker Viktor Gyokeres (£8.8m), is in a rich vein of scoring form at home, netting three times in his last four appearances at the Emirates. For Bournemouth, defender Adrien Truffert (£4.7m) is a name to watch, having racked up 27 points in the last four gameweeks, a tally bettered only by the aforementioned Gabriel.
Stay tuned as we update with more news throughout the day, and for deeper strategy, be sure to check out expert analysis to help you secure those all-important points.