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The Weekend Team News

Seamus Coleman is expected to shrug off a knock as Everton entertain Palace. Ron Vlaar remains doubtful as Villa prepare for the visit of Arsenal. Danny Ings is ruled out of Burnley’s home clash with Sunderland, Jon Walters and Marko Arnautovic are doubts as Stoke travel to QPR, while Martin Skrtel is back as Liverpool roll up to West Ham.

Seamus Coleman was forced off with a knock in Everton’s win over Wolfsburg last night but Roberto Martinez is confident the right-back will recover in time for Sunday’s visit of Palace.

Callum Chambers has recovered from the illness that forced him out of the XI to face Dortmund, Arsene Wenger has confirmed. Mathieu Flamini is also available, whilst Jack Wilshere “is okay” after picking up an ankle problem during the 2-0 defeat. The Gunners boss has also revealed Mathieu Debuchy will be out for a minimum of six weeks with an ankle injury, though could be sidelined for three months if he requires surgery.

Jon Walters (calf) and Marko Arnautovic (foot) are both concerns for Stoke’s trip to QPR, Mark Hughes has confirmed. The former has only just returned to training after picking up a knock, though Stephen Ireland is pushing for a recall after recovering from a rib problem.

Harry Redknapp has revealed QPR have “a few knocks” ahead of the home clash against Stoke. Joey Barton (hamstring) and Jordon Mutch (knock) will continue to be assessed, though Adel Taarabt is ruled out with an ankle injury.

Ronald Koeman has revealed new signing Sadio Mane has finally received a work permit and will arrive in Southampton tomorrow, though is unlikely to be ready in time to face QPR. Shane Long has recovered from the knock that forced him off against Newcastle last weekend.

Danny Ings has been ruled out of Burnley’s home clash with sunderland this weekend, with manager Sean Dyche refusing to put a timescale on his return. Matty Taylor is unavailable for the second successive Gameweeks and joins long-term absentee Sam Vokes on the sidelines.

Villa skipper Ron Vlaar remains a major doubt for the visit of Arsenal due to a calf complaint. Christian Benteke has returned to light training but is believed to be weeks away from a return to first-team action as Paul Lambert looks to protect his star striker. Joe Cole is also back in training, though is “a little bit behind on fitness levels”, according to his manager.

Kasper Schmeichel is expected to recover from the minor knee problem that saw him miss last weekend’s trip to Stoke, while Matty James is also in contention after recovering from injury to feature for the Under-21s on Monday.

Martin Skrtel is back for Liverpool’s trip to West Ham, though Joe Allen is out “for a few weeks”, according to Brendan Rodgers. The Reds boss expects Daniel Sturridge to return to training next week, though young Jon Flanagan is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after undergoing knee surgery.

Sam Allardyce has confirmed he has the same squad that travelled to Hull on Monday, an indication that Joey O’Brien will miss out again as the Hammers play host to Liverpool.

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  1. Pirates of Palace
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    I've got a dilemna. I've got a great front 8, and a bunch of cheap defenders, and I'm always at a dilemna who to leave on the bench. But I like them all! If you were to sub out one of this lot, and replace with a cheaper option, who would you lose?

    Sigurdsson
    Di María
    Ramsey
    Fábregas
    Schneiderlin

    Pellè
    Diego Costa
    Rooney

    1. GaGa Over Gazzaniga!!
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Schneiderlin.....cannot even think about benching anybody else.....cheers!!

  2. oraiste
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Hey guys, I'd love a bit of feedback here. My defense is in a bit of a mess at moment. Dummet, Filipe Luis, Chester, Wisdom and Debuchy don't exactly fill you with confidence! My midfield is fine but I'm missing Jovetic up front now.

    I always avoid going minus but do you think it would be in my interest to go -8 this week to sort out my defense?

    Cheers guys!

    1. iveseenitall
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Id be tempted to wilcard. Its quite possible none of those may start at the weekend.

      1. oraiste
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I'm thinking the same thing. Cheers for the feedback.

        1. GaGa Over Gazzaniga!!
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          no one from that defence is gonna start.....Chester(maybe),,wisdom also looks lyk a non-starter(Gamboa in).....take d hit.....cheers!!

    2. Leeroy357
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Chester will start this weekend as Brucey will defo go back to a back 5 (or 3.) We only went 4 at the back because we wanted to attack West Ham, this week we will drop Quinn for Chester and go 3-5-2 again because it is away from home and Newcastle won't sit back.
      Despite that I would still defo wildcard as that defense is a mess. Chester will start and Wisdom could but the other 3 have next to no chance.

  3. Leeroy357
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    There is no captain choice leaping out at me. Options are Costa (City A), Balotelli/Sterling (West Ham A), Adebayor (West Brom H) or Di Maria (Leicester A.) Currently favouring Adebayor but that is solely based on the fixture. Any suggestions?

    1. GaGa Over Gazzaniga!!
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      giving ade d band is a risk.....as he mayb overshadowed by spurs attckng midfield!!.....go 4 Costa(safe bet),,otherwise DiMaria.....cheers!!

  4. inddets
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Folks,

    Wich pair would you suggest for upcoming gameweeks?

    1) Agüero and Sterling ( with 0 in the bank)
    2) Balotelli and Di María (with 1.1 in the bank)
    3) Ronney and Sánchez (with 0.1 in the bank)

    Thank you!

  5. RyoKagawaTekkerCocuRaul!!
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Play Duff or Shawcross?