João Pedro remains a late call and the model has cut him to 33.2 expected minutes, so hold only with bench cover and do not buy yet. Pedro Porro and Sandro Tonali are fit, Harvey Barnes gains from Newcastle's absences, Phil Foden is suspended and Erling Haaland remains the standout captain.
Latest press conference headlines
Chelsea carry the deadline's biggest unresolved call: João Pedro and Reece James were left for a final assessment before the Friday-night opener. Newcastle's news is cleaner and harsher, with Anthony Elanga, Amar Dedić, Jacob Ramsey and Nico González ruled out; Harvey Barnes is the obvious minutes winner. Pedro Porro and Sandro Tonali are fit for Spurs, while Phil Foden is suspended and Erling Haaland remains the model's runaway captain.
Evidence cut-off: 2026-09-18T15:16:35.561065+00:00. Every club briefing is logged below as concise conference minutes, with the manager's information kept separate from FPLRogue's model interpretation. The GW5 deadline is Friday 18 September at 18:30 BST.
Confirmed team news
White, Mosquera and Timber receive encouragement; Saliba remains out
Arteta was broadly upbeat before the final training session, grouping Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapie and Jurrien Timber among those willing to be involved. William Saliba remains sidelined. The left-wing contest between Eberechi Eze and Christos Tzolis remains opponent- and form-dependent.
- Ben WhiteBeing assessed
Arteta said the group looked good but retained a final-session check.
The model is much more confident than the cautious wording, so owners can hold but buyers still accept a late check. The live model has White at 4.29 GW5 xPts, 75.9 expected minutes and a 97.0% start probability. - Jurrien TimberBeing assessed
Arteta included Timber in the group pushing to be involved.
The model remains sceptical of a start, which makes him a wait rather than a fresh buy. The live model has J.Timber at 2.85 GW5 xPts, 32.3 expected minutes and a 33.4% start probability. - William SalibaConfirmed out
Saliba remains unavailable with his back problem.
The zero-minute forecast agrees with the briefing. The live model has Saliba at 0.00 GW5 xPts, 0.0 expected minutes and a 0.0% start probability.
Gomes and Cash return to the pool; seven Villa players remain out
João Gomes recovered quickly enough to rejoin the squad and Matty Cash is available again. Marco Bizot, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen, Brian Madjo, Leon Goretzka, Modou Kéba Cissé and Amadou Onana remain unavailable.
- João GomesConfirmed available
Emery indicated that Gomes is ready to return to the squad.
The model treats this as bench or managed-return territory, not a secure start. The live model has Gomes at 2.72 GW5 xPts, 57.6 expected minutes and a 73.9% start probability. - Matty CashConfirmed available
Cash is available after returning to the matchday group in midweek.
The model sees him as a secure starter despite the recent issue. The live model has Cash at 3.56 GW5 xPts, 86.4 expected minutes and a 99.2% start probability. - Ian MaatsenConfirmed out
Emery listed Maatsen among Villa's absentees.
The low residual projection should be ignored against the firmer manager update: he is out. The live model has Maatsen at 0.00 GW5 xPts, 0.0 expected minutes and a 0.0% start probability.
No fresh injury reported, but Europa League recovery clouds Sunday minutes
Rose reported no new fitness problem before the European trip, then stressed that recovery and rotation would shape the Liverpool selection after Thursday's win in Spain. That is a workload warning rather than an injury bulletin.
- Marcus TavernierSelection clue
Rose said selection and playing time would be managed after the European fixture.
The model still backs a full role, but it was captured after travel and before a confirmed Sunday XI; that makes the minutes figure the point to challenge. The live model has Tavernier at 5.02 GW5 xPts, 87.1 expected minutes and a 99.0% start probability.
No fresh Brentford problem; Collins and Van den Berg stay out
Andrews reported no material change. Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg, Mathias Jensen, Kaye Furo and Josh Dasilva remain unavailable, while Antoni Milambo continues his fitness work with the B team.
- Nathan CollinsConfirmed out
Collins remains unavailable with a calf problem.
The model and briefing agree on no GW5 role. The live model has Collins at 0.00 GW5 xPts, 0.0 expected minutes and a 0.0% start probability. - Kevin SchadeSelection clue
Schade was unused in the cup and arrives with a lighter workload, though Andrews did not name his attack.
The model supports another start without turning the cup rest into confirmation. The live model has Schade at 4.48 GW5 xPts, 75.8 expected minutes and a 85.0% start probability.
Rutter returns; De Cuyper keeps his route while Azeez waits
Georginio Rutter returned in midweek, Luka Vuskovic and Jaouen Hadjam are available, and Lewis Dunk was only rested. Femi Azeez will wait until after the international break, joining Brighton's longer injury list.
- Georginio RutterReturned to training
Rutter made his comeback as a substitute in the cup.
The forecast prices in a likely role but not a guaranteed full match. The live model has Georginio at 3.06 GW5 xPts, 70.9 expected minutes and a 77.0% start probability. - Maxim De CuyperSelection clue
De Cuyper scored from the bench in midweek and remains an attacking route from defence.
The model likes the role even in a difficult fixture against Arsenal. The live model has De Cuyper at 4.18 GW5 xPts, 78.2 expected minutes and a 96.0% start probability. - Femi AzeezConfirmed out
Hürzeler expects Azeez to return only after the break.
The zero forecast matches the briefing. The live model has Azeez at 0.00 GW5 xPts, 0.0 expected minutes and a 0.0% start probability.
Late decisions on João Pedro, James and Caicedo before the Friday opener
Alonso ruled nobody out publicly and deferred the calls on João Pedro, Reece James, Moisés Caicedo, Marco Palestra and Jordan Henderson until Chelsea's final training session. The important phrase is late decision, not fit.
- João PedroBeing assessed
Alonso said playing at Brentford remained possible but would not identify the injury.
The model has already cut both start probability and minutes, so owners need a first substitute and buyers should wait. The live model has João Pedro at 2.49 GW5 xPts, 33.2 expected minutes and a 44.0% start probability. - Reece JamesBeing assessed
Alonso said James would be judged after the final session.
The model still expects involvement but not an unquestioned 90 minutes. The live model has James at 2.27 GW5 xPts, 52.0 expected minutes and a 75.0% start probability. - Moisés CaicedoBeing assessed
Alonso said Caicedo was closer, with a final call still to come.
The forecast points to a cameo or absence rather than a normal start. The live model has Caicedo at 0.95 GW5 xPts, 15.6 expected minutes and a 29.7% start probability.
Amenda likely out; Awoniyi banned and the striker call remains open
Aurèle Amenda is expected to miss Forest after a calf injury. Taiwo Awoniyi serves the second match of his ban, while Haji Wright remains out. Lampard praised Stephen Mfuni but stopped short of naming him, and Ellis Simms appears ahead of Sidiki Cherif on current sharpness.
- Aurèle AmendaConfirmed out
Lampard expected Amenda to be unavailable while awaiting a scan.
The manager update is firmer than the residual model chance, so treat him as out. The live model has Amenda at 0.38 GW5 xPts, 6.1 expected minutes and a 25.0% start probability. - Taiwo AwoniyiSuspended
Awoniyi remains suspended for GW5.
The model correctly assigns no minutes. The live model has Awoniyi at 0.00 GW5 xPts, 0.0 expected minutes and a 0.0% start probability. - Ellis SimmsSelection clue
Lampard's minutes comments made Simms the clearer immediate striker route than Cherif.
The projection gives Simms a narrow minutes edge, not a guaranteed start. The live model has Simms at 3.29 GW5 xPts, 71.1 expected minutes and a 77.0% start probability.
Sarr can start but not finish; Mateta and Henderson remain out
Ismaïla Sarr returned from a groin problem in midweek and may start, although Sage said he is not ready for 90 minutes. Jean-Philippe Mateta, Dean Henderson and Chadi Riad remain out, while Axel Disasi begins a three-match ban.
- Ismaïla SarrSelection clue
Sage said Sarr may start but cannot yet complete 90 minutes.
The model mirrors that managed-minutes picture almost exactly. The live model has Sarr at 3.47 GW5 xPts, 57.3 expected minutes and a 57.8% start probability. - Jean-Philippe MatetaConfirmed out
Mateta remains unavailable with a hamstring problem.
The model and briefing agree on zero minutes. The live model has Mateta at 0.00 GW5 xPts, 0.0 expected minutes and a 0.0% start probability.
Armstrong expected back; Röhl and Nørgaard remain sidelined
Moyes expects Harrison Armstrong to recover from a minor issue, although the final check still matters. Merlin Röhl and Christian Nørgaard are not expected back until after the international break.
- Harrison ArmstrongBeing assessed
Moyes expected Armstrong to be available but retained a final check.
The forecast is cautiously positive rather than fully secure. The live model has Armstrong at 2.42 GW5 xPts, 51.6 expected minutes and a 75.0% start probability. - Merlin RöhlConfirmed out
Moyes said Röhl is not yet available.
The zero-minute forecast agrees. The live model has Röhl at 0.00 GW5 xPts, 0.0 expected minutes and a 0.0% start probability.
Tete ruled out by concussion protocol; Sessegnon faces a training test
Kenny Tete will miss Manchester United under the concussion protocol and Tom Cairney remains out. Ryan Sessegnon could return if he comes through Friday training.
- Kenny TeteConfirmed out
Tete will miss GW5 under the concussion protocol.
The model and briefing agree on no minutes. The live model has Tete at 0.00 GW5 xPts, 0.0 expected minutes and a 0.0% start probability. - Ryan SessegnonBeing assessed
Sessegnon was due to be assessed in training.
The model is cooler than the hopeful wording and does not expect a start. The live model has Sessegnon at 0.55 GW5 xPts, 7.1 expected minutes and a 3.1% start probability.
Mendy ruled out; Targett doubtful as Hull's defensive list grows
Nobel Mendy will miss Newcastle under the concussion protocol and Matt Targett is doubtful with an ankle problem. Hidemasa Morita, Charlie Hughes, Jack Butland and Ilyas Ansah also remain unavailable.
- Nobel MendyConfirmed out
Jakirović ruled Mendy out under the concussion protocol.
The zero-minute forecast agrees. The live model has Mendy at 0.00 GW5 xPts, 0.0 expected minutes and a 0.0% start probability. - Matt TargettDoubt
Jakirović described Targett as questionable after an ankle twist.
The model sees almost no chance of a start. The live model has Targett at 0.39 GW5 xPts, 6.3 expected minutes and a 1.8% start probability. - Charlie HughesConfirmed out
Hughes is still building towards group training.
The model assigns no GW5 role. The live model has Hughes at 0.00 GW5 xPts, 0.0 expected minutes and a 0.0% start probability.
Taylor the only Ipswich absentee; Emersonn cleared
Jack Taylor remains out, but Emersonn is fine after leaving last weekend's game with quad tightness. Ipswich otherwise carry a clean bill into Everton away.
- Jack TaylorConfirmed out
O'Neil identified Taylor as Ipswich's only confirmed absentee.
The zero-minute forecast agrees. The live model has Taylor at 0.00 GW5 xPts, 0.0 expected minutes and a 0.0% start probability. - EmersonnConfirmed available
O'Neil confirmed Emersonn is fine.
The model backs him for another start, though the projection is modest at Everton. The live model has Emersonn at 3.86 GW5 xPts, 65.9 expected minutes and a 96.0% start probability.
Wilson joins Rodon on the injury list; Calvert-Lewin remains the stable route
Harry Wilson has a quad injury and joins Joe Rodon and Mateo Joseph on the sidelines. With no new concern around Dominic Calvert-Lewin, the forward remains Leeds' clearest model-backed attacking route against Palace.
- Harry WilsonConfirmed out
Farke ruled Wilson out with a quad problem.
The model and briefing agree on no minutes. The live model has Wilson at 0.00 GW5 xPts, 0.0 expected minutes and a 0.0% start probability. - Joe RodonConfirmed out
Rodon remains sidelined with a hamstring problem.
The zero-minute forecast agrees. The live model has Rodon at 0.00 GW5 xPts, 0.0 expected minutes and a 0.0% start probability. - Dominic Calvert-LewinSelection clue
The briefing introduced no concern around Calvert-Lewin while Leeds lost another attacker.
He remains the secure Leeds minutes play. The live model has Calvert-Lewin at 4.74 GW5 xPts, 86.9 expected minutes and a 99.5% start probability.
No fresh Liverpool concern; Gomez clears his comeback test
Liverpool's injury list is unchanged: Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni and Federico Chiesa remain out. Joe Gomez completed 45 cup minutes without a setback, while Alexander Isak retains the stronger starting case up front.
- Joe GomezReturned to training
Gomez completed 45 minutes in the cup without a setback.
The model still sees him as cover rather than a likely league starter. The live model has Gomez at 0.74 GW5 xPts, 11.0 expected minutes and a 2.2% start probability. - Alexander IsakSelection clue
Iraola reported no fresh concern among the available group.
The model strongly favours Isak to lead the line. The live model has Isak at 4.15 GW5 xPts, 81.8 expected minutes and a 98.0% start probability.
Foden suspended; Doku could return but Haaland remains the premium anchor
Maresca confirmed that Phil Foden's ban includes Sunderland and said Jérémy Doku was closing in on a return. The manager supplied no warning around Erling Haaland after the cup win, leaving the captaincy case intact.
- Phil FodenSuspended
Maresca confirmed Foden is suspended for Sunderland.
The zero-minute forecast is definitive. The live model has Foden at 0.00 GW5 xPts, 0.0 expected minutes and a 0.0% start probability. - Jérémy DokuBeing assessed
Maresca said Doku was very close to returning.
The model remains far more cautious and expects only limited involvement. The live model has Doku at 1.53 GW5 xPts, 17.0 expected minutes and a 14.4% start probability. - Erling HaalandSelection clue
The official briefing added no availability concern around Haaland.
He remains the standout GW5 projection and captaincy choice. The live model has Haaland at 8.98 GW5 xPts, 87.6 expected minutes and a 99.5% start probability.
Shaw and Baleba have a chance; Amad and three others remain out
Carrick left Luke Shaw and Carlos Baleba in contention without calling either fully fit. Amad Diallo, Manuel Ugarte, Matthijs de Ligt and Tom Heaton remain unavailable.
- Luke ShawBeing assessed
Carrick said Shaw has a chance but is not yet certain.
The model expects, at most, limited involvement. The live model has Shaw at 1.05 GW5 xPts, 15.1 expected minutes and a 31.6% start probability. - Carlos BalebaBeing assessed
Carrick also left Baleba with a chance of featuring.
The model does not currently buy a meaningful role. The live model has Baleba at 0.24 GW5 xPts, 4.0 expected minutes and a 0.8% start probability. - Amad DialloConfirmed out
Amad remains unavailable.
The zero-minute forecast agrees. The live model has Amad at 0.00 GW5 xPts, 0.0 expected minutes and a 0.0% start probability.
Elanga, Dedić, Ramsey and González ruled out; Barnes' minutes case strengthens
Anthony Elanga, Amar Dedić, Jacob Ramsey and Nico González are set to miss Hull, joining Newcastle's longer injury list. Jaissle did not promise replacements, but Harvey Barnes already owns four consecutive 90-minute league appearances.
- Anthony ElangaConfirmed out
Jaissle said Elanga needed a scan and did not look ready for Hull.
The model has removed him from GW5. The live model has Elanga at 0.00 GW5 xPts, 0.0 expected minutes and a 0.0% start probability. - Amar DedićConfirmed out
Jaissle ruled Dedić out of Saturday's match.
The model and briefing agree on no minutes. The live model has Dedić at 0.00 GW5 xPts, 0.0 expected minutes and a 0.0% start probability. - Harvey BarnesSelection clue
Barnes has completed all 360 league minutes and now faces less wide competition.
The model regards him as the direct beneficiary. The live model has Barnes at 4.85 GW5 xPts, 87.7 expected minutes and a 97.0% start probability. - Yoane WissaSelection clue
No new issue was reported for Wissa amid Newcastle's depleted attack.
His minutes case remains strong alongside Barnes. The live model has Wissa at 4.60 GW5 xPts, 85.1 expected minutes and a 96.0% start probability.
Milenković out; Jair faces a test and Delap's striker case improves
Nikola Milenković and Nicolò Savona remain out. Jair Cunha trained lightly and could return if there is no reaction. Glasner praised Liam Delap's power and runs after consecutive starts, while acknowledging the alternative qualities of Chris Wood and Igor Jesus.
- Nikola MilenkovićConfirmed out
Glasner ruled Milenković out against Coventry.
The zero-minute forecast agrees. The live model has Milenković at 0.00 GW5 xPts, 0.0 expected minutes and a 0.0% start probability. - Jair CunhaBeing assessed
Jair trained lightly and required a reaction and final-session check.
The model is optimistic but still discounts his minutes. The live model has Jair Cunha at 3.94 GW5 xPts, 47.5 expected minutes and a 75.0% start probability. - Ousmane DiomandeSelection clue
Glasner praised Diomande's centre-back display but noted late physical fatigue.
The high xPts comes with a real minutes warning. The live model has Diomande at 5.92 GW5 xPts, 71.5 expected minutes and a 77.0% start probability. - Liam DelapSelection clue
Glasner praised the power and running Delap brought across his last two starts.
The model supports another start without calling the striker contest closed. The live model has Delap at 4.22 GW5 xPts, 77.7 expected minutes and a 86.0% start probability.
Porro and Tonali fit; Maddison available but not yet ready for a full load
Pedro Porro and Sandro Tonali are available after missing the cup tie. James Maddison is also fit, though De Zerbi stressed that he is still building condition. Mykhailo Mudryk, Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert and Dejan Kulusevski remain out.
- Pedro PorroConfirmed available
De Zerbi confirmed Porro is ready to play.
The model agrees that he should start. The live model has Pedro Porro at 4.06 GW5 xPts, 82.7 expected minutes and a 92.4% start probability. - Sandro TonaliConfirmed available
De Zerbi confirmed Tonali is available.
The model expects a strong starting role. The live model has Tonali at 3.32 GW5 xPts, 77.9 expected minutes and a 92.1% start probability. - James MaddisonSelection clue
Maddison is available but still short of peak condition.
The forecast points to another cameo, not a return to the XI. The live model has Maddison at 1.97 GW5 xPts, 26.0 expected minutes and a 17.5% start probability.
Reinildo suspended; Mundle and Diarra remain out
Reinildo serves a one-match ban after his GW4 dismissal. Romaine Mundle and Habib Diarra remain unavailable, while Le Bris declined to confirm Dayann Methalie as the replacement.
- ReinildoSuspended
Reinildo is banned for the trip to Manchester City.
The zero-minute forecast agrees. The live model has Reinildo at 0.00 GW5 xPts, 0.0 expected minutes and a 0.0% start probability. - Dayann MethalieSelection clue
Le Bris described Methalie as one option rather than the confirmed replacement.
The model is even colder and sees only a fringe role. The live model has Methalie at 0.77 GW5 xPts, 12.4 expected minutes and a 4.0% start probability.
The firm outs are Foden, Saliba, Collins, Azeez, Awoniyi, Mateta, Röhl, Tete, Mendy, Taylor, Wilson, Rodon, Amad, Elanga, Dedić, Milenković and Reinildo. The firmer returns are Cash, Porro, Tonali and Emersonn. Everything else needs the right label: late test, managed return or selection clue. A manager saying someone has a chance is useful; it is not a team sheet with better lighting.
GW5 post-conference minutes watch
The current production-model view for the player decisions most affected by the 17-18 September briefings. Manager news is evidence; the figures remain forecasts.
Key takeaway: Haaland remains the standout forecast; Barnes, Porro, Tonali and Delap retain strong minutes cases, while João Pedro, Doku, Shaw, Sessegnon and Maddison carry material availability or workload discounts.
| Position | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEF | White | ARS | 4.29 pts | 75.9 mins | 97% | likely_starter |
| DEF | J.Timber | ARS | 2.85 pts | 32.3 mins | 33.4% | rotation_risk |
| DEF | De Cuyper | BHA | 4.18 pts | 78.2 mins | 96% | likely_starter |
| DEF | James | CHE | 2.27 pts | 52 mins | 75% | likely_starter |
| DEF | Sessegnon | FUL | 0.55 pts | 7.1 mins | 3.1% | fringe |
| DEF | Targett | HUL | 0.39 pts | 6.3 mins | 1.8% | fringe |
| DEF | Shaw | MUN | 1.05 pts | 15.1 mins | 31.6% | fringe |
| DEF | Jair Cunha | NFO | 3.94 pts | 47.5 mins | 75% | likely_starter |
| DEF | Diomande | NFO | 5.92 pts | 71.5 mins | 77% | likely_starter |
| DEF | Pedro Porro | TOT | 4.06 pts | 82.7 mins | 92.4% | likely_starter |
| MID | Tavernier | BOU | 5.02 pts | 87.1 mins | 99% | likely_starter |
| MID | Schade | BRE | 4.48 pts | 75.8 mins | 85% | likely_starter |
| MID | Sarr | CRY | 3.47 pts | 57.3 mins | 57.8% | rotation_viable |
| MID | Armstrong | EVE | 2.42 pts | 51.6 mins | 75% | likely_starter |
| MID | Doku | MCI | 1.53 pts | 17 mins | 14.4% | fringe |
| MID | Barnes | NEW | 4.85 pts | 87.7 mins | 97% | likely_starter |
| MID | Tonali | TOT | 3.32 pts | 77.9 mins | 92.1% | likely_starter |
| MID | Maddison | TOT | 1.97 pts | 26 mins | 17.5% | fringe |
| MID | Foden | MCI | 0 pts | 0 mins | 0% | fringe |
| MID | Elanga | NEW | 0 pts | 0 mins | 0% | fringe |
| FWD | Georginio | BHA | 3.06 pts | 70.9 mins | 77% | likely_starter |
| FWD | João Pedro | CHE | 2.49 pts | 33.2 mins | 44% | rotation_risk |
| FWD | Simms | COV | 3.29 pts | 71.1 mins | 77% | likely_starter |
| FWD | Cherif | COV | 2.99 pts | 61.1 mins | 77% | likely_starter |
| FWD | Emersonn | IPS | 3.86 pts | 65.9 mins | 96% | likely_starter |
| FWD | Calvert-Lewin | LEE | 4.74 pts | 86.9 mins | 99.5% | likely_starter |
| FWD | Isak | LIV | 4.15 pts | 81.8 mins | 98% | likely_starter |
| FWD | Haaland | MCI | 8.98 pts | 87.6 mins | 99.5% | likely_starter |
| FWD | Wissa | NEW | 4.6 pts | 85.1 mins | 96% | likely_starter |
| FWD | Delap | NFO | 4.22 pts | 77.7 mins | 86% | likely_starter |
Injury and availability updates
João Pedro is the decision that can still swing thousands of squads. The model has cut him to 2.49 xPts, 33.2 expected minutes and a 44.0% start probability, which is a hold-with-cover profile rather than a confident buy. Sarr's 57.3 expected minutes fit Palace's explicit warning that he is not ready for 90. Doku is the opposite kind of disagreement: Maresca sounded hopeful, but the model retains only 17.0 minutes and a 14.4% start chance. When the press room and the projection diverge, the honest answer is uncertainty, not whichever number is more convenient.
Rotation and selection clues
Barnes is the most useful role winner. Four straight league games without missing a minute already made the case; Elanga's absence now removes competition rather than inventing a role from scratch. Forest are trickier. Delap's consecutive starts and Glasner's praise support 77.7 expected minutes, but Diomande's 5.92 xPts comes with only 71.5 expected minutes and a public note about late fatigue. At Bournemouth, Tavernier's 87.1-minute forecast looks strong, yet the post-Europe recovery cycle is precisely the sort of fresh context a static projection can underrate.
FPL implications and remaining updates
Start Haaland and give him the armband in a conventional squad. Hold João Pedro only with a playing substitute; avoid buying him before Chelsea's final call. Porro owners can start with renewed confidence, Barnes is the clearest beneficiary of the Newcastle absences, and Delap is the more convincing Forest forward punt. Sell the confirmed non-starters only when the replacement improves more than one weekend. The deadline is close enough that patience is now measured in minutes, not days.
How this article was checked
Manager comments are faithful paraphrases from attributed live reports, with official club reporting used for Manchester City. FPL availability flags and one production-model refresh are separate evidence streams. xPts, expected minutes and start probabilities are forecasts captured at the stated time, not confirmed line-ups; where manager wording and the model differ, the article preserves that disagreement.
- Fantasy Football Scout — Attributed coverage of the six Thursday GW5 manager briefings for Chelsea, Newcastle, Forest, Brentford, Hull and Coventry.
- Fantasy Football Scout — Attributed coverage of Friday's GW5 briefings and conference times for the remaining Premier League clubs.
- Fantasy Football Scout — Attributed BBC Sport conference summary supporting Bournemouth's fitness and post-Europe rotation context.
- Official club websites — Official Manchester City report confirming Foden's ban through Sunderland and that Doku was nearing a return.
- Official club websites — Official Manchester City report supporting Doku's probable availability against Sunderland.
- Fantasy Premier League — Official FPL player availability, positions and Friday deadline data used as a separate evidence stream.
- Fantasy Premier League — Official GW5 opponents, venues and kickoff times.
- FPL Rogue data and models — Frozen GW5 xPts, expected minutes and start probabilities used in the article and club-card analysis.
- FPL Rogue data and models — Production model refresh time, xPts engine and Dixon-Coles version recorded in the frozen snapshot.
