Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers, brace yourselves! Gameweek 29 is shaping up to be a nail-biter, with crucial team news and injury updates that could make or break your lineup. Today’s spotlight is on Erling Haaland (£14.7m), Nico O’Reilly (£5.1m), and Harry Wilson (£6.0m), among others, as managers eagerly await word on their availability. But here’s where it gets controversial: with seven Premier League managers set to face the media today, following Monday’s 11, will we finally get the clarity we need, or will the uncertainty linger? And this is the part most people miss—Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner and Tottenham Hotspur’s Igor Tudor might not appear until after the Gameweek 29 deadline, leaving managers in the dark for their Thursday night clash. Talk about a cliffhanger!
Throughout the day, we’ll keep you updated with live refreshes as press conferences unfold. For now, here’s a snapshot of what we know so far:
KEY GAMEWEEK 29 TEAM NEWS FROM TUESDAY
- Manchester City: Haaland and O’Reilly are set to be assessed after training, leaving managers on the edge of their seats.
- Newcastle United: Nick Woltemade is ill, Jacob Ramsey is fit, and Tino Livramento is ahead of schedule but may still miss out.
- Brighton and Hove Albion: Yasin Ayari could return, while Fabian Hurzeler hints at freshening up the squad.
TUESDAY’S PRESS CONFERENCE TIMES
- 🕊️ 9am – Hurzeler
- ⚫️ 9.30am – Howe
- 🔵 12.30pm – Guardiola
- ⭕️ 1.30pm – Arteta
- ⬜️ 1.30pm – Silva
- 👹 1.45pm – Carrick
- 🟣 2pm – Emery
MANCHESTER CITY
No surprises here—Pep Guardiola kept his cards close to his chest regarding Haaland’s knee and O’Reilly’s ankle. Haaland missed the Leeds United win, while O’Reilly limped off in the second half. Guardiola’s update? “[Haaland] feels much better, but we’ll decide after training today. The same for O’Reilly.” Meanwhile, Josko Gvardiol (leg) and Mateo Kovacic (ankle) remain sidelined.
NEWCASTLE UNITED
Jacob Ramsey has recovered from the bug that forced his early exit on Saturday, but Nick Woltemade is now ill and hasn’t trained in days. Eddie Howe remains hopeful but cautious: “We’ll give him every chance.” On the injury front, Tino Livramento is ahead of schedule but may still miss out. Howe emphasized, “It’s not always as simple as giving a return date. There are always little things that can happen.” Lewis Miley (dead leg), Fabian Schar (ankle), Bruno Guimaraes (hamstring), and Emil Krafth (knee) remain out.
BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION
Fabian Hurzeler is optimistic about Yasin Ayari’s return after his recent training sessions. “I’m quite confident he’ll be an option,” he said. However, long-term absentees Adam Webster and Stefanos Tzimas are still sidelined. Hurzeler hinted at squad changes, stating, “We need fresh legs and players who can bring energy.” Veterans Danny Welbeck and James Milner could make way, with Hurzeler noting, “We might do a change to give them more time to recover.”
Meanwhile, Yankuba Minteh’s lack of game time in 2026 has sparked debate. Hurzeler explained, “It’s about competition. Diego Gomez is doing really well, but Yankuba has an outstanding physicality. It’s about him showing in training that he wants to get back in the team.”
Controversial Question for You
With so much uncertainty around key players like Haaland and O’Reilly, how are you adjusting your FPL strategy? Are you taking a risk on injured stars, or playing it safe with reliable options? Let us know in the comments—we’d love to hear your thoughts!
