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The Weekend Team News

Allan McGregor is expected for the season with kidney damage. Tim Krul is ruled out for Newcastle’s trip to Southampton. Nathaniel Clyne is sidelined for the Saints. Palace have problems up front ahead of a home clash with Chelsea. David Silva is reportedly a doubt for City’s trip to Arsenal, whilst West Brom’s injury worries ease ahead of a home game against Cardiff:

Hull’s Allan McGregor is likely to be sidelined for the season with kidney damage sustained in Wednesday loss at West Ham. The keeper is currently suspended for two games after being dismissed in the 2-1 defeat but may have played his last match of the current campaign, with Steve Bruce admitting “he’s in a bad way”. The Scot will remain in a Hugh Dependency Unit for another couple of days and should leave hospital in a week’s time.

Arsene Wenger has revealed Aaron Ramsey is expected to return to first-team training next week. Jack Wilshere “needs more time”, though, while Nacho Monreal is expected back in training in the next few days as he steps up his recovery from an ankle injury.

Tim Krul is out “for the next two or three games” with a knee injury, according to Alan Pardew. Newcastle could welcome back Davide Santon, who has returned to training after recovering from illness, whilst Loic Remy is expected back in training on Monday and could be ready for the Gameweek 33 clash with Man United. Alan Pardew is considering handing a start to Hatem Ben Arfa, while Sammy Ameobi remains sidelined for the Magpies.

Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed Nathaniel Clyne is ruled out of Southampton’s clash against Newcastle with the groin problem that forced him off at Spurs last Sunday. The Saints boss has doubts over Jay Rodriguez, Steven Davis, Morgan Schneiderlin and Victor Wanyama, whilst Kelvin Davis and Maya Yoshida are definitely out – the latter may not feature for the club until next season after sustaining knee ligament damage in training.

In his early Friday morning press conference, Roberto Martinez revealed Phil Jagielka “is now fully fit” ahead of the trip to Fulham.

Tony Pulis remains without Dwight Gayle and Marouane Chamakh for the visit of Chelsea, though the Moroccan is expected to return in time for next week’s crucial clash with Cardiff.

Reports in the Guardian suggest David Silva could be a doubt for City’s trip to Arsenal this weekend. The paper suggests the Spaniard picked up an ankle injury in Tuesday’s win over United and has been receiving treatment over the last couple of days – we’ll be eagerly awaiting Manuel Pellegrini’s lunchtime press conference for an update.

Villa boss Paul Lambert has revealed Andreas Weimann has recovered from the leg problem that forced him off during Villa’s home loss to Stoke last Sunday. Karim El Ahmadi remains doubtful with a thigh problem for the trip to Old Trafford.

Pepe Mel has been handed a boost at the back ahead of West Brom’s vital match with Cardiff. Gareth McAuley has been passed fit after limping out of last week’s loss to Hull and Diego Lugano has made a rapid recovery from a knee problem. Morgan Amalfitano is also available, though Victor Anichebe requires a fitness test on a hamstring problem and Chris Brunt, Claudio Yacob and Billy Jones all remain sidelined for the Baggies.

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  1. Mr Sarcastic
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Which one is the way to go, Kosh => Azpli or Demi?
    No che def atm and a plans goes like this...

    a)
    32: Azpli (cpl)
    33: Azpli (STO)
    34: Bardsley (EVE, mci)

    b)
    32: Bardsley (WHM)
    33: Demi (SOT)
    34: Demi (liv, SUN) + benching Bardsley

    Thanks

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  2. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I love this site, not many of my mates share my obsession with football and this place is perfect, lots of diversity, lots of different opinions, a bit of craic (that's "fun" for ye Brits) and in general a welcoming community that's run very well by a good Mod team.

    Cheers for keeping me sane for my internship guys! 🙂

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    1. Gaztafari
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ditto to this.

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    2. CapFive
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Exactly my thoughts!

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  3. CapFive
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Repost
    Mnone (Szcz)
    Terry-Distin-Zaba- (Williams-Faye)
    Hazard-YaYa-Barkley-Adam (Carrick)
    Suarez-Lukaku-Rooney

    Who do I play
    Carrick
    Adam
    Williams?

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    1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Carrick?! Bleedin' Nora!

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      1. CapFive
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Is that a yes for carrick? Lol

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        1. Joey Barton and Friends
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          HOW is carrick in your team?

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          1. CapFive
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Had no mci and needed to save cash

            He will be droped next week

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        2. FortunesAlwaysHiding
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Even ardent United supporters would have Carrick in their fantasy team. Get rid. Play Charles Adam.

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          1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Wouldnt*

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            1. CapFive
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Thanks guys

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  4. Sacked in the Morning
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Should I get a chelsea def?

    Adrian
    Coleman Zabaleta Flanagan
    AJ Yaya Silva Hazard
    SLS

    Davis Burner Ward Kasami

    If silva not available thinking Ward and Silva ---> Nasri and Azpi (to play Azpi over Flan)
    If silva fit likely saving FT

    Any thoughts please?

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  5. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    PELLEGRINI: I think Aguero needs one more week. We will see next week how he improves.

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    1. CapFive
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Damn inwas banking on silva being out

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  6. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Silva is available. Panic over.

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    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hoorah!

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    2. Manamongst
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      He got the drop from my team this week, for Hazard

      Odemwingie punt?

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  7. Rashers
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Afternoon all. Team for this week is

    Mannone
    Chambers Coleman Ivan
    Hazard Yaya Nolan Gerrard
    Suarez Sturridge Lukaku

    Adrian Zabaleta Ward Noone

    Would you do Nolan to Lallana for free?

    Thanks all.

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  8. Alberto Tomba
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Scoutpicks Challenge team:
    Foster
    Bardsley Shawcross Williams
    Hazard Lallana Mutch Yaya
    Suarez Rooney Lukaku

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  9. Bobby_Baggio
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Any transfers required for this GW or should i save transfer? Only got 0.2m in bank 🙁

    Mannone
    Chambers,Zab,Coleman
    Silva,Hazard,AJ,Nolan
    Sturridge,Suarez,Lukaku

    Sterling, chester, dann

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  10. Alejo - CFC
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Evra to Terry then

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  11. rosto
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Play Mannone vs Tottenham or Harper vs Stoke?

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    1. rosto
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Meant Mignolet vs TOT

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  12. jimlad
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Boruc (Davis)
    Coleman, Azpil, Flanagan (Bruce, Ward)
    Mata, Hazard, Yaya, Mirallas. (Noone)
    Lukaku Sturridge Suarez(C)

    1FT 0.4 in the bank but im saving it.

    Good to go?

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  13. Merlinho
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Current defence:

    Terry/Sagna/Coleman/Ward/Turner

    Do I:
    a) transfer Turner (no longer starting) to Wilson and bench Sagna (hold him for good fixtures from GW34 onwards)
    b) transfer Sagna to Ivanovic and double up Chelsea
    c) transfer Sagna to Demichelis
    d) transfer Sagna to Zabaleta

    My judgement is clouded by being a Liverpool fan and not wanting any mixed thoughts in the big match in a couple of weeks!

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