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All the big Fantasy Premier League talking points and team news before gameweek 33 This week's deadline is 11: 00 BST on Saturday Send your questions in for FPL expert Gianni Buttice - click Get Involved on this page Gianni is an FPL expert and best-selling author of the book: "Fantasy Premier League: Unlocking the Secrets to a Top 1% Finish" He's only finished outside the top 100k three times in the past 14 seasons and has eight top-50k finishes Who should you captain this week? Team news: Saka & Madueke | Dias & O'Reilly | Tottenham | Dorgu & Mainoo | Gomez | Alcaraz | Guimaraes | Mitoma & Milner | Bournemouth | West Ham | Ballard | Burnley Written by Harry Poole, Ben Ramsdale, Craig Nelson, Grace Wheeler & Ella Gibbs Man City v Arsenal (Sun, 16: 30 BST) The run-in to the end of the season is - on paper - in Arsenal's favour, but anything can happen at this point of the campaign. After Sunday, the Gunners' five remaining games are against teams in the bottom half of the table. City, meanwhile, have to face Europe-chasing Everton and Brentford, before rounding off the campaign at home to Champions League contenders Aston Villa. Before last weekend's games, Arsenal had a 97. 17% chance of winning the title, according to statisticians Opta. But after their defeat and City's victory, that has dropped to 86. 98%. City have jumped from a 2. 83% chance of lifting the trophy to 13. 02% - will momentum continue to swing their way on Sunday? Have your say in our poll at the top of the page. Clearly, mathematically speaking, Sunday's match between Arsenal and Manchester City will not be decisive. City would only move to within three points of the Gunners if they win - there would still be work to do. If Arsenal win, that is a different story. City would be nine points behind with six matches remaining, albeit with a game in hand over the table toppers. A draw would put Mikel Arteta's league leaders in the box seat - win their remaining games and they would be champions. But do we think that either side has it in them to go on a winning spree up to the end of the season? Have your say in the poll, then use the 'get involved' button to explain your reasoning. .. Click 'Get Involved' at the top of the page As an Arsenal fan, this is the biggest, most stressful week of our season. That Sporting game showed some improvement in our performance, however there still seems to be a lack of motivation. Onto City on Sunday, biggest game of our season. We CANNOT lose. This is now or never Daniel, London I'm looking for a Fever Pitch end to the season, with Arsenal winning with the last goal in the last minute of the last game of the season. Des, Newcastle upon Tyne Here's how things look in the Premier League, with six games remaining for most clubs. Manchester City have a game in hand, against Crystal Palace, still to come after they have the opportunity to reduce the six-point gap to leaders Arsenal on Sunday. All kick-off times in BST Premier League The first cab off the rank will be Pep Guardiola. Not much for the Manchester City boss to discuss. .. just the small matter of Sunday's showdown with Premier League leaders Arsenal. Huge, huge game. All eyes for many will be on that top-of-the-table clash this weekend, but there are plenty of other huge fixtures across the Premier League taking place. Ramifications could be in store at both ends of the table. Saturday Sunday Monday Premier League Right, let's move on. Four news conferences down but still at least 11 to come as we head into the afternoon - nine of which are conveniently at the same time. We also have the details to firm up on Unai Emery, Vitor Pereira and Oliver Glasner, whose sides were in European action on Thursday night. Wish us luck! Newcastle v Bournemouth (Sat, 15: 00 BST) Bournemouth We brought you news earlier from Andoni Iraola's news conference as the Spanish manager discussed his reasons for choosing to leave Bournemouth this summer, at the end of his contract. You can read more on that here or visit the Cherries' dedicated page for a full rundown of his news conference. We just have one further line to bring you on team news - Iraola said Justin Kluivert and Lewis Cook are "still out" but the rest of the squad is available. Tottenham v Brighton (Sat, 17: 30 BST) Brighton & Hove Albion Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler said Kaoru Mitoma is an option to play against Tottenham: "Having Mitoma fully fit is always great. He is definitely a big option for us, we know he can change a game for us and he's crucial for us to perform well. " Hurzeler added that James Milner "is still going to be out but he is getting close". Tottenham v Brighton (Sat, 17: 30 BST) Brighton & Hove Albion Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler spoke to the media before his team's game against Tottenham, addressing how the presence of the Spurs manager, former Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi, will affect his team: "I think he deserves the praise because he had a huge impact here on the club and achievements on the players. On the other side, when the whistle blows, it is a game between Brighton and Tottenham and our approach is the same. We are there to achieve something and to win the game and to show the right habits, so that is our focus. " Newcastle v Bournemouth (Sat, 15: 00 BST) Newcastle United We are going to move on to Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler next, but first, let's recap the key points from Eddie Howe's news conference: Newcastle v Bournemouth (Sat, 15: 00 BST) Newcastle United To put that last question into context, Newcastle United have lost seven of their last 10 Premier League matches. Since the start of that run on 25 January, only relegation-threatened Tottenham have lost as many games as the Magpies (also seven). It's always difficult to draw firm conclusions from these things Mark. But shall we put this out to the group? Newcastle supporters, are you "still behind" manager Eddie Howe? Click thumbs up if your answer is yes, thumbs down if you are not. .. Click 'Get Involved' at the top of the page I know it's only a small sample size, but you compare the thumbs up ratios between Howe's comments and Slot's and you can tell that the majority of Newcastle fans are still behind Eddie and want him to do well. Mark, Preston Newcastle v Bournemouth (Sat, 15: 00 BST) Newcastle United Finally, Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe was asked whether he has sought assurances over the club's future, with owners Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund set to pull financial support from LIV Golf: "No and I wouldn't seek any. I'm not in communication on a daily basis with PIF. " Click 'Get Involved' to have your say No surprise to see all of the supporters of the 'big six' in the media linking Newcastle players with moves ahead of the summer as per usual. Saint James, Newcastle Newcastle v Bournemouth (Sat, 15: 00 BST) Newcastle United Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says his "fire is burning very, very strongly" after being asked about his future at the club: “I just want serve the club and do what’s right for the football club. That’s always been my aim. If that’s me leaving to help the club, then of course that’s something I’ll do, I’ve got no issue doing that. "It’s not about me. But if I believe I’m the right person to take the club forward, which I do currently right now, then I’ll do that and I’ll fight to the end. "I’ll fight harder than I’ve ever fought before, but it’s about making sure that those two things are aligned. " Channeling Mikel Arteta, following the comments made by the Arsenal coach this week, Howe says: “In terms of my fire, my fire is burning very, very strongly. "That’s no guarantee from my side what’s going to happen in the future because as I’ve said, the forces that move in football clubs move quickly. "But my fire is there. There’s loads of wood stacked up and I’m ready to put it on it. " Newcastle v Bournemouth (Sat, 15: 00 BST) Newcastle United Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe on reasons for his side's poor form: "I think there's a host of reasons. I know everyone wants one simple explanation and then for me to go away and fix it but I think it's multi-factored. "I don't want to sit here and give excuses. If you try and explain something it is perceived as excuses. We haven't done it, we need to try and do it and we still have enough games to make a difference to our league standing. "All we have to focus on now is the future. " Newcastle v Bournemouth (Sat, 15: 00 BST) Newcastle United Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe on how he feels after his club's run of one win in six games across all competitions: "Difficult period. In my job you want to live in the world of winning games. The pitfalls that come with that are complacency and you want to keep standards high. "This is a different moment, we have to critique ourselves honestly and have harsh words. At the same time, you have to protect confidence levels so it is a delicate balance. " Newcastle v Bournemouth (Sat, 15: 00 BST) Newcastle United Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe on Anthony Gordon's future, amid reports linking him with a move away from the club: "I discuss things with players all the time. I don't necessarily address transfer speculation unless it gets to the point that I feel I have to. "After I had the chat with Sandro [Tonali], the biggest thing I look for is the commitment to training. That will be the same with Anthony [Gordon] and every player. "I won't play a player if I don't think they are 100% committed to the club and its future. I have to do what I think is right for the team. "Players who are high-profile like they are here, they're in the news all the time for loads of different reasons. You have to adapt to it and try to play to your best level with the noise around you. I don't think any player can use that as an excuse towards performances. " Newcastle v Bournemouth (Sat, 15: 00 BST) Newcastle United Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe on the availability of Bruno Guimaraes this weekend: "There is a chance [he could play]. We have seen him in training and he is pushing really hard to be back involved. "The medical team are trying to hold him back. .. I say hold him back, there's always that tug because the player is desperate to play and I love that with Bruno. "I'll make a decision based on what I see in training today but there is a chance. 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