FPL GW28 Predicted Line-ups

Sat, 28 February 2026

Oscar (FPL Focal)
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Predicted lineups for ALL 20 Premier League teams: Gameweek 28

Early deadline means early predictions! 👨‍💻

Averaging 87% accuracy this season ✅

🟢🟡🟠🔴 = Likelihood of a start (%) = Accuracy on previous predictions

🆕 = New players in the lineup ⚠️ = Concerns


ARSENAL (88%)

🆕 Ødegaard

⚠️ White, Saka, Merino, Havertz

Saka not 100%, but I think he’ll still be fine.

Timber came off early last week likely due to picking up a yellow card — with no White he should be fine to start.

The #10 role is the toughest call, could easily be Eze.


ASTON VILLA (88%)

🆕 Abraham, Barkley, Sancho

⚠️ McGinn, Kamara, Tielemans, Elliott

Abraham looks sharp coming off the bench — I think he gets the nod here, same goes for Barkley in midfield.

But I’m not confident about it, Emery isn’t easy to figure out.


BOURNEMOUTH (87%)

🆕 Tavernier

⚠️ Kluivert, Cook, Doak

With Tavernier back, the minutes in midfield get difficult.

If Tavernier is fit enough to start, he will — either on the left or centrally.

Rayan is in such great form I can’t see him not starting.

This means one of Adli or Kroupi will have to miss out — we will see!


BRENTFORD (86%)

🆕 Kayode, Yarmoliuk, Schade

⚠️ Kayode, Hickey, Milambo

I think after the half-time sub, Schade will come in for this one.

No concrete update on Kayode as of yet — keep an eye out for info on him.

Collins still not getting back in.


BRIGHTON (86%)

🆕 Baleba

⚠️ Webster, Ayari, March, Tzimas

Like I’ve mentioned before, I wouldn’t bother with Brighton attackers — you’re just going to end up disappointed.


BURNLEY (86%)

🆕 Ward-Prowse

⚠️ Tuanzebe, Cullen, Broja

Ward-Prowse impressed last time out — his creativity brings new firepower to Burnley, so I feel he has to start.


CHELSEA (84%)

🆕 Tosin

⚠️ Jorgensen, Cucurella, Fofana, Colwill, Estevao, Gittens

The other centre-back spot is always going to be tough to call. I’ve gone for Tosin for the experience, regardless of what fans are saying.

Santos could be Lavia as he’s back, or it could be Enzo deeper to allow Garnacho into the side.


CRYSTAL PALACE (93%)

🆕 Pino, Kamada

⚠️ Lacroix, Lerma, Doucoure, Mateta, Nketiah

Palace are playing right now, so keep an eye out for any injuries there.

No confirmation on the availability of Lacroix as of yet — however, I’m predicting he’ll be fit.


EVERTON (90%)

🆕 George, Mykolenko, O’Brien

⚠️ Grealish, Alcaraz

O’Brien back from suspension.

Could easily be Branthwaite at left-back and Keane in defence.

Armstrong is decent, but he’s not really a winger — I think George will start.


FULHAM (87%)

🆕 Bobb

⚠️ Robinson, Lukic, Chukwueze, Kevin

With Chukwueze and Kevin both doubts, up steps Bobb for his starting debut in the league for Fulham.

Muniz is going to be a constant threat to Raul’s minutes.


LEEDS (88%)

🆕 Bijol

⚠️ Okafor

Most players in this starting XI feel very definitively first choice.

But there are six defenders for five spots — the only one guaranteed is Rodon.

I’ve gone for Gudmundsson missing out this time, Bijol needed to stick on Haaland.


LIVERPOOL (90%)

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