Milenković & MGW doubts
Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner said on 16 Oct 2026 that Nikola Milenković returned to training and could make the squad for Sunday’s visit from Arsenal, while captain Morgan Gibbs‑White is doubtful after a muscle problem. Nicolò Savona and Igor Jesus remain sidelined.
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Alonso gives Chelsea updates
On 16 Oct 2026 Xabi Alonso provided a fitness update ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Everton, confirming he had news on Emmanuel Emegha and Jamie Gittens and underlining Reece James’s ongoing influence at the club while he recovers from knee surgery. Alonso stressed squad management for the weekend.
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Schade & Schuster injury news
Brentford coach Keith Andrews confirmed on 16 Oct 2026 injury updates ahead of the Liverpool game, providing details on Jannik Schuster and Kevin Schade. Andrews also referenced the fitness of Sepp van den Berg, Nathan Collins, Mikkel Damsgaard, Mamadou Sangaré and Dango Ouattara as he shaped his selection plans for the weekend.
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U21s: Forest 3 United 2
Manchester United’s under‑21s were beaten 3–2 by Nottingham Forest on 16 Oct 2026. United drew level through Dan Armer’s spot‑kick, but Forest’s Samuel Lusale and a second penalty by Fuad Ayorinde Smith turned the game, with substitute Shakur Samuels scoring the winner eleven minutes from time in a tight contest.
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Players back No Room For Racism film
On 16 Oct 2026 the Premier League launched a new No Room For Racism film and education resources, featuring players from all 20 clubs. The video, released ahead of dedicated match rounds between 17–25 October, includes appearances from Virgil van Dijk, Callum Hudson‑Odoi, Ruben Dias and Kaoru Mitoma as part of a league‑wide campaign.
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Haaland top FPL captain pick
The Premier League’s Scout column on 16 Oct 2026 recommended Erling Haaland as the best Fantasy captain for Gameweek 7 as Manchester City host Ipswich. The piece noted Haaland has scored in five consecutive Gameweeks and added a two‑goal display in midweek Champions League action, making him the standout armband choice.
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Spurs team news: Bentancur out
Ahead of Tottenham’s match, the Premier League’s predicted line‑ups piece on 16 Oct 2026 noted Roberto De Zerbi delayed his press conference and revealed Rodrigo Bentancur is suspended. It added that James Maddison could make his first Premier League start since April 2025, giving Tottenham a potential attacking boost for the weekend.
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