The Weekend Team News
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Louis Saha will not feature for Tottenham after former boss David Moyes and Harry Redknapp strike up a “gentleman’s agreement” prior to the Goodison fixture, whilst Aaron Lennon misses out with injury.
Moyes welcomes back a host of players including Jack Rodwell, Victor Anichebe and Leon Osman. Chris Smalling will be assessed ahead of Manchester United’s game with West Brom, who have lost Steven Reid for the season.
John Terry and Ashley Cole are both available in a fully fit Chelsea squad as they take on Stoke. Arsene Wenger is sweating on a number of players in the build up to their clash with Newcastle.
For the latest head over to our Team News page which includes detailed reports ahead of the weekend along with Predicted lineups and outs and doubts. Our Twitter feed continues to bring you all the latest news direct from the official sites.
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March 9 at 5:05 pm
futbolnotsoccer says:
I have the captain’s armband on Suarez, and I’m not chasing a lead. If this doesn’t convince Suarez to score huge numbers on a double gameweek, nothing will.
March 9 at 5:07 pm
Archie - doing it for Greek Cyprus says:
I haven’t decided whether to give him the armband or not, surely he’s got to produce, right?
March 9 at 5:08 pm
futbolnotsoccer says:
I’m still in disbelief that I transferred him in….if he produces he’ll stay in my squad for the next few weeks…if not, well then hello Rooney!
March 9 at 5:09 pm
transferaddict - Vorskla Poltava, the new Barcelona says:
I wouldn’t. He’ll hit the post four time and you’ll be having kittens
March 9 at 5:19 pm
futbolnotsoccer says:
The fantasy gods should consider “hit the bar” points. Which, in reality, is harder than scoring a goal right? I mean, the woodwork is quite thin…
March 9 at 5:08 pm
transferaddict - Vorskla Poltava, the new Barcelona says:
Will get sent off after 1 minute of the first game for being a bit racist
March 9 at 5:09 pm
colonel shoe says:
i got him in but i cant captian him over rvp considering the form of the 2 even if it is a dgw (its risk enough bringing him in for ba let alone captain him)
March 9 at 5:18 pm
futbolnotsoccer says:
Yeah I sold Ba as well. I’m still considering the armband on RVP, but it just makes sense to take the gamble on Suarez, statistically speaking (from the Sunderland and Everton’s defense point of view). There is no way he can fail to score at least a brace at the two….but then again, Suarez’s stats are also quite grim. I’m giving the benefit of the doubt…for now.
March 9 at 5:06 pm
FORCA INTER says:
will cahill play tomorrow?
2 weeks ago i take 4pts hit to get him in instaed of shotton
one of my worst moves in FPL history
March 9 at 5:06 pm
Natas says:
heard Suarez will prob be out of first fixture on leave for a family emergency to Uruguay!
March 9 at 5:09 pm
Natas says:
This is just my luck, was going to give him the armband and now faced with yet another question mark!
March 9 at 5:12 pm
Spoiler says:
where did you hear this story from?
March 9 at 5:13 pm
Natas says:
RTP international
March 9 at 5:15 pm
transferaddict - Vorskla Poltava, the new Barcelona says:
its legit
March 9 at 5:10 pm
Roberto Newman-Cini! 15 million pound scarf: check. 45 million pound Yaya: check. 88 million pound hairstylings: check. Eez Simplez: I win. . says:
That’s fine. As you know, Natas: he wouldn’t have scored anyway.
March 9 at 5:11 pm
Natas says:
Well, now that I will take the armband off of him, he will probably score a hat trick against Everton
March 9 at 5:55 pm
Daniyal says:
+11111111111111111111111
March 9 at 5:10 pm
snowy84 says:
i got him in but that would be funny for fantasy football but not for the man himself
March 9 at 5:11 pm
transferaddict - Vorskla Poltava, the new Barcelona says:
could potentially miss both then i assume?
March 9 at 5:12 pm
Natas says:
i hope not, i spent money getting in pool players with him as my captain choice. Now I will probably give the armband to Nani
March 9 at 5:14 pm
transferaddict - Vorskla Poltava, the new Barcelona says:
Definitely not worth giving him the armband if he doesnt have a DGW imo
March 9 at 5:12 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
Ok right. When did you make that up??
March 9 at 5:19 pm
Natas says:
Saw it on RTP international
March 9 at 5:20 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
Link please!!
March 9 at 5:22 pm
Natas says:
RTP international is Portuguese TV Station – very reliable
March 9 at 5:20 pm
jjesus says:
I heard the same on the news…
March 9 at 5:27 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
Shiiiiiiiii, did they say maybe, or probably??
Cant find anything on the net
March 9 at 5:20 pm
futbolnotsoccer says:
I don’t believe you Satan. Get thee hence, you ba5tard.
March 9 at 5:24 pm
Natas says:
I wish to be wrong, unfortunately for me it is only a wish. I cant believe I spent cash to bring these bastards into my already failing and injury ridden team.
March 9 at 5:26 pm
futbolnotsoccer says:
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh…………..k. Are you serious then?? DAYUM I’m going to be sick
March 9 at 5:30 pm
THE GUILDFORD (formerly the A3) LOVE RAT - still having GW27 FPL nightmares. says:
March 9 at 5:07 pm
colonel shoe says:
komps and kelly out, do i stick taiwo in and hope for the best or do i do komps to skrtl for -8 (already taken a hit sortin out the rest of my shower!) -8 for 2 dgw players doesnt sound as bad as for a normal gw
March 9 at 5:07 pm
Thesteady-Captain America, you will bag a hattrick! <3 says:
Last page……
For my WC:
The Bolton midfielder:
A:Mark Davies
B:Ryo Miyaichi
The WBA defender:
A:Liam Ridgewell
B:Jonas Olsson
Just answer like AA,AB,BB,BA
March 9 at 5:08 pm
Tayls says:
B, A
March 9 at 5:09 pm
snowy84 says:
abba
March 9 at 5:12 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
BB
March 9 at 5:12 pm
Chris_White says:
Pocket rockets
March 9 at 5:13 pm
snowy84 says:
always drown on the river
March 9 at 5:13 pm
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
AA, imo.
March 9 at 5:09 pm
snowy84 says:
@philman
people on here are thrumping ryo but i would go with mclean especially since sess is suspended
March 9 at 5:16 pm
philman says:
Cheers Snowy.
March 9 at 5:10 pm
Gervinho's Forehead > Kim Kardashian's Buttcheek says:
Is Glen Johnson back for tomorrow’s game ????
March 9 at 5:12 pm
jkisthe1 - Hola Los Colchoneros says:
I would expect so, he was only rested as a precaution last week as I understand.
March 9 at 5:14 pm
Gervinho's Forehead > Kim Kardashian's Buttcheek says:
That’s what i’ve but not transferring him in until im certain, already got 2 injured defenders *wishing for another WC*
March 9 at 5:10 pm
maddogmartin says:
Rate this team please folks;
Vorm
Skrtel Enrique Evans
Silva Bale Dempsey Mata
RVP(c) Rooney(vc) Pog
Subs: Sorenson McClean Williamson Kelly
£1.2m in bank and 0FT
All good to go? Cheers
March 9 at 5:22 pm
FC Qatar says:
great team good luck man
March 9 at 5:11 pm
philman says:
On my WC. Need a 5th Midfielder, to play this week (as Valencia injured) and then for the bench going forwards:
Bale, Dempsey, Walcott, Valencia + ??
Thinking Miyaichi or McClean. Bit worried about choosing Pilkington in case he doesn’t get 90 mins. Budget up to 6.4m.
March 9 at 5:11 pm
Thesteady-Captain America, you will bag a hattrick! <3 says:
Siggy
March 9 at 5:12 pm
snowy84 says:
see above
March 9 at 5:13 pm
Blue Moon Rising says:
Fantasy Football general rule:
Only take a hit on players when they have a decent double gameweek
Thoughts?
March 9 at 5:16 pm
Pasqualinho says:
Or if you can’t field 11 players
March 9 at 5:17 pm
transferaddict - Vorskla Poltava, the new Barcelona says:
which sometimes you cant predict lol
March 9 at 5:19 pm
Pasqualinho says:
Like last week, you mean…
True – but often you’ve got a good idea, like those of us with Kompany, Taiwo and Kelly.
March 9 at 5:29 pm
transferaddict - Vorskla Poltava, the new Barcelona says:
feel sorry for duffman. he’s got 5 red flags :/
March 9 at 5:16 pm
transferaddict - Vorskla Poltava, the new Barcelona says:
plus they have to be decent players
March 9 at 5:16 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
Or you captain the player who plays once and he scores big.
Generally though it’s mean you are going out your way to improve you’re team on paper but in reality the hits you take end up making it less worth while.
March 9 at 5:16 pm
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
Too tight. Would be nice to observe though. Next season I am going to have a budget for hits in the first eleven game weeks of 16 points – i.e. 4 hits.
March 9 at 5:18 pm
Blue Moon Rising says:
How do you budget for hits?
March 9 at 5:23 pm
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
Iam going to try to arrange it so that I go:
1 – 0 transfers
2 – 0
3 – 3
4 – 0
5 – 1
6 – 1
7 – 3 … and so on …
March 9 at 5:17 pm
CABAYE4 says:
The game wouldn’t be as good if I didn’t take hits! And they can easily pay off without it being a DGW.
March 9 at 5:17 pm
Roberto Newman-Cini! 15 million pound scarf: check. 45 million pound Yaya: check. 88 million pound hairstylings: check. Eez Simplez: I win. . says:
My standing rule this year is to never take hits unless you need it to field a competitive 11 or for DGWers
I have an additional rule that says only get DGWs who you will not mind having 4 weeks after their DGW.
IF we went by your rule, NONE of us would be getting Liverpool players. If you go by mine, its actually a bit more lenient.
March 9 at 5:20 pm
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
I agree with this. However, I am not getting Liverpool players …
March 9 at 5:22 pm
futbolnotsoccer says:
I hope this backfires on you Doos! (secretly, I wish you luck and envy your steel cojones)
March 9 at 5:24 pm
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
Ta, FNS!
Not steel cojones, but iron principles! 
March 9 at 5:21 pm
Blue Moon Rising says:
I think you’re wrong. Skrtel is a great pick this week. As Mark said in the podcast they’ve had the least attempts on target in the league and they are playing without their top golascorer. Everton are notoriously toothless in attack.
Liverpool on the other hand have one of the best defensive records in the league.
But I do agree that their fixtures afterwards makes brining a Liv player in a must this GW
March 9 at 5:21 pm
Blue Moon Rising says:
Sorry for the avoidance of doubt “they” refers to Sunderland
March 9 at 5:26 pm
Roberto Newman-Cini! 15 million pound scarf: check. 45 million pound Yaya: check. 88 million pound hairstylings: check. Eez Simplez: I win. . says:
Yes, but your rule was ‘decent double GW.’ Even without Sess, Sunderland is still strong. Liverpool do not have a decent DGW.
March 9 at 5:28 pm
Blue Moon Rising says:
Who’s gonna score for Sunderland?
Sessagnon is everything to them
March 9 at 5:30 pm
Roberto Newman-Cini! 15 million pound scarf: check. 45 million pound Yaya: check. 88 million pound hairstylings: check. Eez Simplez: I win. . says:
Mcclean has scored very well. Larsson is always a free kick threat. Campbell has looked rather good lately. Bendtner………well, nevermind on bendy.
March 9 at 5:13 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
Sagna + Bale
or
BAE + Walcott
March 9 at 5:14 pm
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
The latter, imo.
March 9 at 5:16 pm
Diego Forlans Hair is Dreamy says:
ive been out of touch for a while. does the kompany injury give richards any hope of starting? or should i just say bye bye richie?
March 9 at 5:17 pm
fijuhmon says:
+1
March 9 at 5:17 pm
Pasqualinho says:
Mancini has already stated that Richards will play
March 9 at 5:17 pm
transferaddict - Vorskla Poltava, the new Barcelona says:
kompany is a CB
March 9 at 5:17 pm
Thesteady-Captain America, you will bag a hattrick! <3 says:
Is Liam Ridgewll playing full-back?
March 9 at 5:19 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
Left-back yeah
March 9 at 5:20 pm
Thesteady-Captain America, you will bag a hattrick! <3 says:
Then maybe more likely to get forward than Olsson, etc more assists and maybe goals becuase they are both going up for corners?
March 9 at 5:24 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
Ridgewell is 6 ft 2 and good in the air plus he contributes with crosses from the left so yeah he is a really good option.
Olsson at 6 ft 6 is a real threat in the air though and has a good scoring record.
Both good options. I prefer Olsson though.
March 9 at 5:17 pm
_____JR_____ says:
So who will Igive the (C) to from Enrique, Adam, Rooney or RVP???.
March 9 at 5:18 pm
EVERYTHING BLACK ON BLACK, YOU KNOW I BE STRAPPIN' THAT says:
g johnson re the evra suarez handshake
http://www.givemefootball.com/.....suarez-row
have to say i completely agree with him after seeing the slomo replay, evras hand was up for all other players and then down for surez and so suarez moves on as evra doesnt want to shake then he pulls him back to make it look like he didnt want to shake
March 9 at 5:20 pm
Gervinho's Forehead > Kim Kardashian's Buttcheek says:
+1
but leave it in the past now.
March 9 at 5:21 pm
dudu - Rennes (Group I) --Animal Farm Group-- says:
Tell that to Johnson lol.
March 9 at 5:20 pm
dudu - Rennes (Group I) --Animal Farm Group-- says:
March 9 at 5:21 pm
Pasqualinho says:
Very sly and devious by Evra if true.
March 9 at 5:23 pm
Roberto Newman-Cini! 15 million pound scarf: check. 45 million pound Yaya: check. 88 million pound hairstylings: check. Eez Simplez: I win. . says:
Bull crap. Just because his hand was lowered doesn’t mean it wasn’t offered. Would you have the same posture for the rest of the team as you would for someone racially abused you last time you saw him.
The point of the matter is that Suarez didn’t make an attempt.
Also, if Suarez isnt guilty, why did he apologize the next day?
Because he is guilty. And Johnson is full of crap.
March 9 at 5:25 pm
Thesteady-Captain America, you will bag a hattrick! <3 says:
+1 Newman.
March 9 at 5:26 pm
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
Again, I must agree with you!
March 9 at 5:26 pm
udit says:
I agree, but let’s let bygones be bygones.
March 9 at 5:27 pm
EVERYTHING BLACK ON BLACK, YOU KNOW I BE STRAPPIN' THAT says:
you really think that apology was from his own initiative? the club and sponsors told him to and immediately after the game he tweeted “all is not as it seems”
March 9 at 5:32 pm
Roberto Newman-Cini! 15 million pound scarf: check. 45 million pound Yaya: check. 88 million pound hairstylings: check. Eez Simplez: I win. . says:
see below.
March 9 at 5:28 pm
Roonatic says:
Because the LFC sponsors forced him to apologise. Obviously.
March 9 at 5:31 pm
Roberto Newman-Cini! 15 million pound scarf: check. 45 million pound Yaya: check. 88 million pound hairstylings: check. Eez Simplez: I win. . says:
LFC forced him to apologize for that, but not for his comment that he ADMITTED SAYING?
I know LFC is run by a bunch of idiots, but I give them a little more credit than that.
March 9 at 5:34 pm
Roonatic says:
They forced him at that point because the entire issue reignited after handshakegate. The straw that broke the camels back, as it were.
Where I do agree with you is that LFC is run by a bunch of idiots
March 9 at 5:28 pm
Pasqualinho says:
I must admit, though – I wouldn’t have been surprised had Evra refused (and wouldn’t blame him, either). He was, after all, the one who was wronged in the whole affair. Rio Ferdinand didn’t shake hands either – but I don’t know if that was premeditated or a reaction to what went on a second before.
March 9 at 5:31 pm
Roberto Newman-Cini! 15 million pound scarf: check. 45 million pound Yaya: check. 88 million pound hairstylings: check. Eez Simplez: I win. . says:
I don’t think Rio’s was premeditated.
I agree that Evra had a right. But he did the right thing. Suarez didn’t even make an attempt.
March 9 at 5:32 pm
Roonatic says:
I honestly don’t think the whole affair is as black and white as it seems. Evra called Suarez a sudaca (highly offensive term about south americans). Is abusing someone based on their national heritage any worse than abusing someone based on their skin colour? Don’t think so.
Racism has become the poster child for discrimination these days, so it’s easier to side with someone who claims to be the victim of racism, even if he was guilty himself.
I am a United fan, but still don’t completely back Evra as being guilt free on this one.
March 9 at 5:38 pm
Pasqualinho says:
I’m pretty sure you’re right, they were both trying to wind eachother up – but somewhere the line of acceptability was breached and the FA were right to come down hard on it. GJ (and us, to a certain extent) shouldn’t be dragging it on. It’s happened, punishment has been served and it would be criminal not to learn from it.
March 9 at 5:18 pm
matiakez says:
Is Johnny Howson likely to be a starter from now on??
March 9 at 5:19 pm
Brian (Not the messiah) says:
Are there any press conferences left to go?
March 9 at 5:19 pm
FC Qatar says:
this is my time for this gameweek:
mignolet
enrique-skrtel-evans
dempsey-surman-silva-bale
rooney-rvp-suarez (c)
mignolet-siggy-williamson-kompany
what do you think about it?sub?captain?keeper?
March 9 at 5:20 pm
thobe230 - Lokomotiv Moskva - Arise my Bolsheviks! says:
Hey guys, would you play McClean or Morrison? Leaning towards McClean
Cheers
March 9 at 5:24 pm
futbolnotsoccer says:
I’d play Mclean…he’s my first sub.
March 9 at 5:28 pm
thobe230 - Lokomotiv Moskva - Arise my Bolsheviks! says:
Thanks, I guess with Sess out he could be more involved, not expecting much from either one to be honest tho
March 9 at 5:22 pm
colonel shoe says:
wine uncorked, curry on, evening started….
March 9 at 5:24 pm
Menly says:
Im comin over right now!
March 9 at 5:26 pm
transferaddict - Vorskla Poltava, the new Barcelona says:
dont you love friday evenings as a fantasy manager
so much to be positive about. Its 3pm on saturday that i dread. Thats when things tend to go tits up :/
March 9 at 5:27 pm
iCon says:
was wondering if it was too early for a beer….you Sir have answered that question!
Cheers
March 9 at 5:29 pm
colonel shoe says:
sun over the yard arm and all that
March 9 at 5:28 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
Good effort.
March 9 at 5:23 pm
Menly says:
Ah Friday night on fantasy football scout. Always stressful..
Good day everyone?
March 9 at 5:24 pm
udit says:
Allo Luverly
March 9 at 5:24 pm
jkisthe1 - Hola Los Colchoneros says:
evening sir.
Need to de-stress?
Then get yourself to the top of page 2.
March 9 at 5:27 pm
Menly says:
Haha brilliant
and well played
March 9 at 5:25 pm
futbolnotsoccer says:
I’m still at work you douche.
It’s 10:25 am in the States!
March 9 at 5:27 pm
Doosra - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως - 1924 says:
You are not a very typical American!
March 9 at 5:28 pm
snowy84 says:
ah americans, always behind
March 9 at 5:28 pm
Menly says:
In a weird way you have made me feel a lot less stressed!
March 9 at 5:30 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
What state you from? Was gonna guess Cali but they are 8 hours behind the UK.
March 9 at 5:31 pm
snowy84 says:
my guess missouri but im not sure about the time
March 9 at 5:23 pm
_____JR_____ says:
So who will Igive the (C) to from Enrique, Adam, Rooney or RVP??.
March 9 at 5:28 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
Once a page is enough thanks.
March 9 at 5:25 pm
jon nurse says:
Krul or Vorm
Siggy or McClean
?
March 9 at 5:26 pm
urindanger says:
Start Williamson or Caulker?
March 9 at 5:27 pm
Thesteady-Captain America, you will bag a hattrick! <3 says:
Caulker, Williamson will most denitely concede, Caulker could get a very surprisingly CS.
March 9 at 5:26 pm
CABAYE4 says:
2 questions for you all:
1. Do you think Kompany will be back for the Chelsea game?
2. Is he likely to fall in price over the next few weeks?
March 9 at 5:30 pm
@Kaif6 says:
1. NO
2. MAABYE
March 9 at 5:27 pm
Thesteady-Captain America, you will bag a hattrick! <3 says:
When i got Olsson at 4.5M and if he raise tonight to 4.6M I wont make money on selling him, am I right?
March 9 at 5:29 pm
Roonatic says:
Yes you are
March 9 at 5:32 pm
transferaddict - Vorskla Poltava, the new Barcelona says:
You only get 50% profit on price increases and its always rounded down so you would make anything
March 9 at 5:27 pm
snowy84 says:
anybody looking forward to cheltenham
March 9 at 5:28 pm
rdb says:
RMWCT
reina bogdan
simp enrique skrtel(C) caulker evans
nani silva demp sig pilk
rooney rvp pog
any suggestions?
March 9 at 5:29 pm
E's Eleven says:
Which is more pressing – lose Dawson for Evans, or Kompany for Skirtel? Both for a hit and already have Enrique and Suarez for DGW
March 9 at 5:31 pm
transferaddict - Vorskla Poltava, the new Barcelona says:
Can we have a quick stab in the dark on what time the scout picks will be up? I’m going for 6.32
March 9 at 5:38 pm
DJerbil-Bucharesti: Hosting the Europa League Finale says:
6.41