Pep Guardiola confirmed Erling Haaland is available for Manchester City’s Double Gameweek 36 fixtures after the striker returned to full training on Thursday morning.T1, Guardiola press conference
Haaland missed City’s 4-0 win at Fulham last weekend with a muscle complaint but has completed two full sessions at the City Football Academy. Guardiola told reporters he expects the Norwegian to start both fixtures, against Wolverhampton Wanderers (Tuesday) and Fulham (Thursday), though the manager stopped short of guaranteeing 180 minutes. Kevin De Bruyne is also in contention after being rested at Craven Cottage, with Guardiola describing him as “fresh and ready&rdquo.T1, Guardiola press conference
Jack Grealish remains a doubt. Guardiola said the winger “felt something” in Thursday’s session and will be assessed on Monday. John Stones is ruled out with the hamstring injury sustained in the Champions League semi-final first leg against Real Madrid.T1, Guardiola press conference
At Crystal Palace, Oliver Glasner confirmed Eberechi Eze trained fully on Friday and will be available for both Double Gameweek fixtures against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United. Glasner told the Premier League’s FPL Pod that Marc Guéhi is “close” but unlikely to be risked in both matches, with the centre-back still managing a knee issue that has limited him to one start since the March international break.T1, Glasner press conference Glasner added that Michael Olise is “in a good place” physically, having completed 90 minutes in three of Palace’s last four games, and is expected to start both fixtures.
Adam Wharton is available after serving a one-match suspension, but Glasner suggested the midfielder may only feature in one of the two games as Palace manage his workload.T1, Glasner press conference
The updates carry significant weight for FPL managers navigating the final Double Gameweek of the season. Haaland’s return to fitness removes the uncertainty that had pushed FPL ownership below 50 per cent for the first time since Gameweek 20, while Eze’s confirmed availability strengthens the case for Palace assets in a week where Glasner’s side face favourable fixtures on both days. Managers who moved Haaland out last weekend are expected to use a transfer to bring him back, though the risk of rotation across two matches in 72 hours remains the key variable.
