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Team News August 28

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Christian Eriksen remains sidelined for Tottenham’s home clash with Everton. Arsene Wenger has central defensive concerns ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Newcastle, Diafra Sakho is expected to overcome a groin problem for the Hammers, whilst Palace receive mixed injury news in midfield ahead of their visit to the Bridge.

Arsene Wenger could be without both his first choice centre-backs once again at Newcastle this weekend. Per Mertesacker is still sick, while Laurent Koscielny will be assessed later today – the former is less likely to be fit, according to the Gunners boss. Danny Welbeck is progressing well following his knee injury and could return after the international break.

Diafra Sakho looks likely to overcome a groin problem in time to face Liverpool, according to Slaven Bilic. Elsewhere, Kevin Nolan has left the Hammers by mutual consent.

Brendan Galloway remains a doubt for Everton after being forced off with a knee problem last weekend. Roberto Martinez has also confirmed that John Stones “will be ready” to face Spurs, despite Chelsea’s ongoing interest.

Mile Jedinak suffered a hamstring injury in the midweek Capital one Cup clash, and will be out of action for two to three weeks, suggests Alan Pardew. Meanwhile Pardew has revealed that Yannick Bolasie will return to the Palace squad this weekend, following the death of his father last week. Connor Wickham could return from a rib injury, though Julian Speroni remains out and is expected to return to full training next week.

Watford have no fresh injury worries but will be without summer signing Miguel Britos, who is set to serve a three-match ban for violent conduct after being sent off in the Capital One Cup earlier this week.

Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Christian Eriksen remains sidelined with a knee injury. Andros Townsend is back in training however, and could be available. Pochettino has also admitted it’s unlikely that he’ll start new boy Clinton Njie due to fitness reasons, whilst the Spurs boss confirmed that Danny Rose – who has yet to start a league match – is now fully fit after sustaining a problem against Real Madrid during pre-season.

Norwich boss Alex Neil has stated that the club have suspended forward Lewis Grabban until next Tuesday, due to disciplinary reasons. Martin Olsson is expected to step up his recovery with a run out for the U21’s today.

Sadio Mane looks set to be available for Southampton’s clash with Norwich. The Senegal international recovered from a hip injury sustained at the weekend and was an unused sub in last night’s Europa League loss to FC Midtylland.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of tomorrow’s deadline. Keep an eye on our official Twitter Stream as breaking news unfolds.

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  1. kj3llern
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    I think I have my team settled for tomorrow,

    RMT please:

    Schmeichel
    Gomez - Kolarov - Azpi - Richards
    Yaya - Hazard (C) - Mahrez
    Diouf - Aguero - Pelle

    McCarthy - Payet - Williams - Wanyama and 0,8 ITB.

    Think hazard will step up his game now.

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    1. Caine & Co.
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      haz(c) good, would play payet though

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      1. kj3llern
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Who do think I should sideline? richards?

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    2. Clumsy Sakho
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Aguero captai

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      1. kj3llern
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Looks like everyone is going for aguero C. So thought I would change it up a bit.

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    3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      So tempted with hazard capt myself but after worse start ever I can't face another bad week..stays on kun..

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  2. new post
    Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    NEW ARTICLE POSTED.

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/08/28/playon-focus-gameweek-4/

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    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      How?

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Ahahaha.

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    2. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      It would be much easier if you just let us all know the timings, then we'll never need new post warnings again!

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  3. Mavric Marco
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    For a one week punt only before I play my WC over the int break..

    A - Shaqiri
    or
    B - Chadli

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    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Shiquiri. Everton will beat us tomorrow

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  4. Judas
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Does anyone else think that we are perhaps being deceived by Yaya Toure's stats so far this season?

    He has scored 2 goals and notched 2 assists in 3 games and after going up in value is £8.8m...However out of these, all but 1 assist occurred when Sergio Aguero was off the pitch. From this it is clear to see that when Aguero doesn't start or goes off, Yaya naturally or has instructions to push up from his deep midfield position and has been successful at this so far. We also saw this in Yaya's dominant 2013/2014 season where he got 20 goals and 9 assists, a season where Aguero was injured for the most part, meaning Yaya was on penalties and was required to push up the pitch into more attacking positions. Then contrastingly last season when Aguero played significantly more games, Yaya only achieved 10 goals and 1 assist. Therefore is it really worth relying on an £8.8m midfielder who's main points only seem to come when the star striker is off the pitch?

    On the other hand David Silva has clocked 3 assists in 3 games this season (and should have also been given a goal which FPL gave to Toure) and comes in at a £10.1m. Yes some of these occurred when Aguero was off the pitch but because of his advanced positioning in the hole and the fact he is on most corners and some other set pieces, we can trust Silva to deliver in a more consistent manner. This is shown in his scoring history from previous seasons, where he has achieved at least 12 assists each season for the last 4 campaigns and also notched an average of 7.25 goals per season in that time (scoring 12 goals last season). This shows that Silva does not require the absence of Aguero to rack up the points and so arguably justifies the extra £1.3m to be your City midfielder of choice.

    ...But could the arrival of Kevin De Bruyne spoil the party for both Yaya and Silva to become an essential fantasy asset, with 10 goals and 20 assists for Wolfsburg last season, I don't think we would be too surprised!?

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    1. Judas
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      ive reposted it on the new article

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    2. louisds
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Silva is gold dust and worthy of any team. I have YaYa simply to accommodate other choices, otherwise I'd pick Dave.

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    3. Armchair Quarterback
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I think everyone would take Silva if they could but price comes into play.

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    4. Jøssy ⭐
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Agreed, to some extent. It's all about whether the additional 1.3M can upgrade another player to an extent that outweighs the points difference between Yaya and Silva.

      Also, I didn't pay 8.8M, I paid 8.5M, so it's not an accurate comparison to say, "is he worth 8.8M?"

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    5. jimbo39
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I think its not so much aguero this year, its the fixtures, home to chelsea and away to in form everton meant he has had to sit back but this week im sure he will be more advanced, i think he will outscore silva this year with free kicks and occsional penalties and the fact hes bossing it at the minute

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      1. quietmanrm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Everton keyed on him (Aguero) with mids and Stones and Jags.That's when Man C decided to attack on the wings heavily. He could regain form easily starting this week...

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    6. littlebig
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      To play devil's advocate (I have Silva in my team)

      Silva is more consistent alright but Yaya is potentially much more explosive.

      The other thing is is that Silva, for all his brilliance, is not a great finisher.

      Another thing is, Silva is injury prone whereas Yaya rarely misses a minute.

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  5. ILOVEBAPS
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    G2G or a one of the below options?

    Myhill
    Gomez, Kolarov, Richards
    Sánchez, Yaya, Payet, Mahrez
    Agüero(c), Pellè, Gomis

    (McCarthy, Westwood, Darmian, Ward)
    £1.4m itb.

    a) Payet > Cout (-4)
    b) Pelle > Wilson (-4)
    c) no hit.

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    1. BlzE_94
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      b

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    2. kj3llern
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      C - No hit

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    3. LoyalRoyal
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      C - cant drop Pelle at home to Norwich for -4. Banking on him doing nothing and Wilson scoring more than 1 to get you anything other than 2 points.

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    4. Kane Toads
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      No hit G2G

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      1. UnitedWeStand
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        C. not sure wilson will get u back ur 4pts this weekend, maybe even (i.e. just a goal)

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    5. st4rt__
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      C

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  6. Ange Ball
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Will mane play on the weekend or corporate on from the bench? Lost 0.1 already.

    Anyone know about Son for Spurs is he decent player?

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    1. M8
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Son was very good in the WC. I haven't watched much of him at Leverkusen but won me a few anytime goalscorer bets. I'll certainly be keeping my eye on him, but with all Spurs players at the moment, until the window shuts and I see who they field in the Europa League I'll be staying well clear.

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    2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      He better be for 22 mil..17 goals in German league not too bad

      Keep mane..if he wasn't he was probably on bench cos they need him 100% for Sunday.. If he wasn't capable of playing he wouldn't have been in the squad

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  7. Scheister
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Mangala or Otamendi to get more starts through the course of this season?

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  8. Scheister
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Would anyone start Lens??

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    1. Man Chest Hair United
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Lens is a great pick

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      1. Scheister
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Agreed, haven't heard much/anything about him

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  9. Sir David White
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Worth holding Eriksen or taking a -4 to shift?

      Have 0.9m itb so just short of Pedro. Also have Yaya and Sanchez.

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      1. LoyalRoyal
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        He isnt going to play so worth shipping out for Pedro imo

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    • Zikry
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Montero vs Darmian is one of the individual matchups I'm looking forward to most this week.

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    • g4rg4r
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Do you think Tadic back in the side tomorrow?

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    • LoyalRoyal
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Would you play Francis or Richards this week?

      I dont think B'mouth will keep a CS, but his attacking returns are quite possible.

      Villa more likely to keep a CS, but Sunderland havent failed to score yet even when being so poor.....

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    • UnitedWeStand
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Fabianski/McCarthy

      Gomez, Cedric, Kolarov, Azp (oxford)

      Hazard, Yaya, Mahrez, Ayew, Payet

      Gomis, Aguero (Kone)

      1FT, 0.3 bank.

      I have a local derby (H2H) this weekend, and my opponent has almost the same team as mine but with Cech and Damian

      1) Should I take a hit -4 for Pedro & Albrighton from Ayew & Payet sale? what are the pros and cons...please

      thanks in advance

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      1. LoyalRoyal
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Pedro & Albrighton likely to outscore Ayew & Payet this week, but are you just doing this transfer based on 1 GW? If yes, maybe not worthwhile.

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        1. UnitedWeStand
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          the derby is like United vs City...need a win. on a second thought, it better to win the war and not a battle.

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    • white heart pain
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      RMWC

      Schmeichel (Mcarthy)
      Kolarov Gomez Targett (Francis Munisea)
      Silva Sanchez Pedro Mahrez (Westwood)
      Aguero Bentekke Wilson

      Pleave vote out of 10?

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      1. white heart pain
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Other thought is to downgrade tekkers to gomis and up grade a def

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    • lappingitup
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      WC good to go?
      Butland
      Cedric Lovren Sagna
      Hazard Sanchez Sterling Mahrez
      Wilson Kun Gomis

      Francis Richards Barry Rudd

      Went Haz over Pedro because he's the third best player in world football and and its easier to get him out than get him in.

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    • Scheister
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I have Rose in a draft league. Anyone think he'll get his spot back? ...or should I take a punt on Otamendi?

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    • Bøwstring The Carp
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      That Clichy new has made my Friday complete 😀

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      1. Oreoiceblend
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        What clichy news?

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        1. ChicoAmigo
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Ruled out for a month +

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    • MaverickNILRG
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Any thoughts on triple captaining Kun this weekend?

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      1. st4rt__
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Save for DGW

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        1. MaverickNILRG
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          When is that? And what about using bench boost then?

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    • JH12046
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      likelihood of Giroud starting?

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      1. Jøssy ⭐
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Good

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    • ChicoAmigo
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Sakho to diouf/defoe for a hit!? Already have Wilson and Kun

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    • DwarfKing
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Kolarov vs Kompany. Which is better long term? On sky fantasy so no subs. Limited transfers.

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    • Chimwe Chikomba Tasa
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Pls help, Silva / Yaya?

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      1. Jøssy ⭐
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        What's up? Have they fallen on hard times?? 😉

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    • The Curse of Falcao
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Cech
      Bellerin, Clyne, Azpi, Kolarov
      Mahrez, Yaya, Hazard
      Wilson, Aguero(c), Bentekkers

      Bench: Guzan|Francis|Barry|Wanyama

      anyone on that bench deserve to be in the starting 11?

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    • Gingio Ze Roberto
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Anyone know if Henderson will be back this weekend?
      BR didnt mention it on the reports from the news conference this morning.
      cheers

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    • Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Seems likely both Sakho and Koscielny will play. Everyone agree?

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