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Alexis Sanchez is expected to shrug off a minor hamstring niggle for Arsenal’s trip to Norwich. Daniel Sturridge is set for scans after picking up a foot problem in training, Roberto Martinez will make a late call on Leighton Baines’ availability, whilst Stoke have concerns over Phillip Wollscheid for the trip to Sunderland.

Arsene Wenger has admitted that Alexis Sanchez had “a little hamstring alarm” but went on to concede “”it might not be the best moment to rest Alexis” for the trip to Norwich. Joel Campbell will also be assessed after picking up a minor calf complaint in the 3-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain “should” be available for the Gunners, having returned to training following his hamstring injury, though Theo Walcott remains sidelined.

Daniel Sturridge is feared to have picked up another injury ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Bordeaux last night. The forward is now set for scans on a foot problem sustained during training. Martin Skrtel recovered from illness and was an unused sub in the 2-1 win at Anfield.

Jores Okore is available again after recovering from a knee injury, but Remi Garde has left Jack Grealish out of the squad to face Watford after the midfielder was seen partying just hours after the heavy 4-0 defeat to Everton. Gabriel Agbonlahor is still a doubt for the Villans with a calf complaint.

Watford will once again be without Sebastian Prodl for the trip to Villa Park, with the defender nursing a calf injury. Midfielder Valon Behrami may be able to play some part though, with the Swiss international back in training after a kick to the knee before last weekend’s clash against Man United.

Phil Jones and Ander Herrera are still sidelined for Man United’s clash with Leicester, Louis van Gaal confirmed earlier this morning.

Roberto Martinez will decide later today whether to include Leighton Baines in the Everton squad for the trip to Bournemouth. The left-back has yet to figure this season having undergone ankle surgery during the summer.

Southampton’s Jay Rodriguez has been ruled out for between six and eight weeks after undergoing surgery to try and cure his longstanding foot issues. Graziano Pelle is suspended for the trip to the Etihad this weekend, with Shane Long expected to take the Italian’s place in attack.

Sam Allardyce is hopeful that both Jermain Defoe and Fabio Borini will be fit to face Stoke, with the former expected to keep his place in the starting XI after scoring the winner at Crystal Palace on Monday night.

Philipp Wollscheid is an injury concern for Stoke ahead of their trip to the Stadium of Light, with the German centre-back unable to train yesterday because of a pelvis injury. Geoff Cameron is on standby for the Potters.

Jamie Vardy is fit for Leicester ahead of the huge home encounter against Man United. The England international will be attempting to set a new Premier League record by scoring in 11 consecutive matches.

West Ham’s Pedro Obiang has recovered from a thigh injury, and could replace the suspended Mark Noble in midfield against West Brom on Sunday. Alex Song made his comeback from injury against Tottenham though, and could get the nod ahead of the former Sampdoria midfielder in the middle of the park.

Norwich captain Russell Martin will return to the squad for the visit of Arsenal after missing last week’s loss at Chelsea due to personal reasons. Midfielder Alex Tettey misses out once again, though, with the Norway international carrying a thigh injury.

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 for breaking news – as the day unfolds, we will issue updates from Friday’s press conferences and refresh our Team News tab accordingly to keep you informed.

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  1. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Who will score more points for the next 3 gw's:

    Vardy or Ighalo?

    1. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Fixtures say Ighalo.

    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Ighalo you'd have thought

    3. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Ighalo

    4. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Iggy

    5. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Ighalo for me Clive.

    6. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Vardy ( I own both Vardy and Ighalo)

    7. Judas
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Iggy

    8. Cevap
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      probably ighalo, but hoping vardy

  2. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Which two would you bench ?

    a) VVD (mci)
    b) Dawson (whm)
    c) Richards (WAT)
    d) Simpson (MUN)

    -4 pts hit for VVD / Dawson -> Moreno .. Yes or No?

    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      AD

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        No to the hit

        1. NATSTER
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Thanks. I'm leaning that way to bench A & D too.

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      A) D)

      Yes. VVD

      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks. I'm a bit hesitated as VVD will play AVL next week.

        CS looks quite likely.

    3. Judas
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Simpson and vvd

  3. Andy1
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Which do people prefer?

    A. Aguero & Barkley - 4 points
    B. Kdb & kane

    1. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Do you have Lukaku?

      If yes, I'd stay with B.

      1. Andy1
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Yes. My other strikers are lukaku and vardy

        1. NATSTER
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          I'm not sure it's worth -4 pts to get Aguero this week.

    2. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I'm not sure about Kdb. Perhaps Coutinho and Kane, leaving money in the bank? Aguero is Aguero. I have him, but I'm not sure that he will outscore Kane by enough to make it worth the 3.6 points in price difference.

    3. Cevap
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      i'd go B tbh

  4. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Oooh, Vardy went up.

    I now have the money to do KdB & Vardy to Aguero & a £7.1m mid.

    Just have to choose which one now.

    1. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Barkely short-term, Ayew long-term

      1. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I like my 4th mids short-ish term.

    2. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Probably Barkley, Lanzini if you want to free up some cash.

      1. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I like the idea of Lanzini with a little cash to upgrade Westwood in a few weeks for Xmas.

        1. Doolittle
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          I'm going with Lanzini on my WC, statistically he matches Barkley, it's just Barkley's fixtures are excellent. I think Lanzini plus 1.6m is probably preferable.

  5. Whazza
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Thanks all for your help so far, down to fine margins now!

    To go with Hennessey, Monreal, Moreno, Rose and Simpson:

    A. Gomes and Wollscheid
    B. Gomes and Ward
    C. Mignolet and Ryan Bennett
    D. Lloris and Ryan Bennett

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      b

    2. Sailboats
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      A or B

  6. Bibelnissen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    @YMA or @Jonty

    When's the WTBS article due?

    1. Hooky
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      When to bench Sanchez?

      1. Bibelnissen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Certainly not this week.

    2. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Haven't received it yet.

  7. Krul Runnings
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Am I G2G guys?

    Hennessy

    Sagna Bellerin Janmaat

    Sanchez KDB Mahrez Barkely

    Vardy Aguero(c) Lukaku(vc)

    DDG---- Stanislas---Simpson---Cedric

    Cheers

    1. Krul Runnings
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Hennessey* & Barkley*

    2. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      looks fine

    3. Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Looking pretty good to me!

      1. Krul Runnings
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks guys. No FT left, obviously not thrilled with Janmaat starting but not worth a -4 to two him out.

    4. Depay Time
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      who else feel united are going to keep a clean sheet?

  8. Judas
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Who would you play out of:

    Wijnaldum (cpa)
    Ayew (liv)

    1. Hooky
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Wij

    2. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Ayew

    3. Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Ayew. Not much in it tbh

    4. Krul Runnings
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Tempted to say Wijnaldum.

      He's due a few points imo

    5. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Wjanldum

  9. Beavis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Right to bench Yaya here?

    Sanchez, Ozil, KDB, Mahrez, Yaya
    Lukaku, Vardy, Ighalo

    1. Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Yep I definitely would

    2. Sailboats
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      yes

    3. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Might not even start , so yes

    4. Demí
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

    5. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Yep.

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Cool, that's the plan. Cheers.

    6. Belalugozi78
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      You have very expensive 5th mid in Yaya.

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Was playing 3-5-2. Reverting back to 3-4-3 gradually.

  10. Vman
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Little advice on this team please good to go or does my defence need updating?

    Butland

    Cedric Kolarov Darmian

    Ozil Mahrez Deulafeu Sanchez

    Ighalo Vardy Lukaku

    Subs McCarthy-Wijnaldum-Francis-Richards and 6.8 in bank for Aguero

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I'm not sure your defence will get you any points

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Nice grav.

        1. Ha.
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          I'm surprised you can see with your hands over your eyes

          1. Rolls-Royce
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            😀

        2. Vman
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Cheers just getting a feel for next season finale with the grav 🙂

      2. Vman
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        What would you suggest? Cedric and Darmian time to go?

        1. Ha.
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          All three to be honest, starting with Darmian

          1. Vman
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Any ideas who to bring in have not really been looking at defence as not many have been too good but i can now see mine are out of favour.

            1. Vman
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              Thinking maybe Dann and Bellerin/Monreal first

            2. Ha.
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              A Spurs defender - either Alderweireld or Rose - and then possibly an Arsenal defender, but will have to see how they do without Coquelin

              1. Vman
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 3 months ago

                Thank you for the advise i will update my defence as soon as transfers willing i wont take a hit to do it so over next few gw's. oh was the rest decent enough?

    2. edfiasco
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Kolarov out?

  11. suddenorgan
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Surprised not to see more Kane (c) around, he and Spurs are in great form

    1. Demí
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Would be more appealing if he didn't just play 90 away in Azerbaijan

    2. Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I would do if I had him.. And I've been saying this for over a month so don't know why I don't have him!

    3. Sz21
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Chelsea are still one of the better sides (at least) plus he will surely be feeling some effects of playing last night.

      Sanchez is getting my nod just about ahead of him.

  12. edfiasco
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Butland (Begovic)
    VVD Bellerin Dann (Williams Targett)
    Ozil Sanchez (C) Mahrez KDB (Lingard)
    Kun Lukaku Ighalo

    0FT 0ITB

    Plan is to bring in Kane + Ramsey/Liverpool over the next few weels.

    Good to go?

    1. Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Nice team, think Sanchez (c) slightly risky

  13. Zizoulicious
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Bench Mané or Mahrez? After last night I'm slightly tempted to bench Firmino, but I only bought him this week... So have to play him really!!

    1. edfiasco
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Mane

    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Mahrez

    3. mambo
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      If you won't play Mané against a demoralized City defence without Kompany and Hart, when will you play him then?

      1. The Machine
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Against mid table and bottom half sides, not the team currently 3rd in the table

      2. Zizoulicious
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Only in every other game I've owned him.. Lol. Clearly I want to play him but it's a difficult choice between him and Mahrez. And what Machine said below

  14. AiyoRiggs
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Hi All.

    Who to field this week?

    Mahrez vs Man U

    or

    Deulofeu Vs Bournemouth

    1. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Deulo

    2. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Geri Geri Geri

  15. Mr Alex
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    I bought Sagna as a short term option, thinking he wouldn't be in first XI for long. Around 9-10 weeks later he's still alive and kicking despite all the talk about rotation. How much longer do people think he can last?

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I need another four weeks from him (winter WC)......yikes

      1. Mr Alex
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        This ^, as I also have Rojo.

        I'm loving it ATM. Man City defender bought at 5.0, playing every week. I'll take that

        1. Jafooli
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Should get news on Zabs today?

          I have Williams & Francis to fall back on.....gulp

          1. Mr Alex
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Yeh hopefully, I don't really follow the press conferences themselves, I just wait for it to leak onto here.

            In a similar boat, I have Richards and Francis as back up...seen better subs in my time.

  16. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    If only Watford had a viable midfielder for those upcoming fixtures. Front three spots far too valuable to use up on Ighalo/Deeney for me.

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Check out Abdi - has decent stats

  17. Bobby_Baggio
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Couple of choices on who to start in my team please chaps:

    1) Hennessey or Butland
    2) Lanzini or Mahrez

    ---------xxxxx-------------
    Souare, Monreal, Nyom
    KDB, Sanchez(C), Deulofeu, xxxxx
    Aguero(VC), Vardy, Kane

    Subs: Simpson, Cedric

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Hennnesey and Lanzini

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Have Souare playing you think i should split the load with But in goal or double up?

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          That's a good idea - Play Butland then

          1. Bobby_Baggio
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            cheers

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Mr Doubtfire....

    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Hmm...Rooney striker again then

      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Might be:

        Memphis - Rooney - Mata / Martial

        1. Saniul
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Or Depay up top?

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            And Rooney on the wings?

    3. ronty
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      could be good news for Darmian

    4. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Depay to start?

      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I reckon so

        1. Arvin-ation
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Was looking for a United punt. Think I've found one. 🙂 Had Herrera in mind before he got injured.

  18. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    All set to go with this lot?....armband on the correct man?...

    Begovic
    Kolarov Dawson oshea (vvd Francis)
    Sanchez (c) mahrez Delofeou kdb (drinkwater)
    Kane kun ighalo

    Thanks

  19. Rolls-Royce
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone here in Lukaku (C) train?

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Choo choo, all aboard

    2. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Yup, might move to Aguero if I get him tonight.....

    3. The Raging Bull
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Kane or Alexis for me.

    4. Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      He's my captain, hope he's not getting the train today, needs to be getting ready 🙂

      1. Ha.
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        A for effort 😛

    5. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Yep.

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Cant decide between him and Kun. Help me doo. 😉

        1. Doolittle
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Ha, well I have both and am going for Lukaku. Aguero is against a better team, probably isn't fully fit, and will almost certainly be taken off around 60/70 minutes.

          1. Rolls-Royce
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Cheers. 🙂

    6. Judas
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Yeeee

  20. MiguelAngel
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Good luck this gameweek all. This lot good to go?

    Butland
    Sagna Dawson Toby
    Firmino Mahrez Sanchez Bolasie
    Lukaku Aguero (c) Kane

    Begovic Anya Bertrand Browning

  21. The Raging Bull
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Really hoping Alexis is up for it this gameweek and takes Norwich to the sword.

    1. Malkmus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Yup me too. Need KDB and Sanchez to do something and slow down the mezut train

  22. EWH2020
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    A) Rose and Barkley
    B) Galloway and Firminho

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      A

    2. Judas
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      A as gallowy will get dropped

  23. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Pellegrini presser coming up at 12pm: https://twitter.com/MCFC

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      What did he say about Zabaleta Parm?

      1. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Nothing yet.

      2. The Machine
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        "Coming up"

        1. Rolls-Royce
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          He knows.

          1. Jafooli
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            😉

      3. Rolls-Royce
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        😆

    2. HNI
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Doesnt his press conferences happen twice??

      I remember seeing mancity team news updates on Friday and some early Sat morning too!

  24. Judas
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Is a free punt on Barkley/Deulofeu worth it?

    Or should I save and play Wijnaldum vs Palace

    1. Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Del Boy if either, but I'd play Wijnaldum

  25. Eden Hazardous
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Link to Chelsea's press conference here -

    http://che.lc/2cgQxS

    1. HNI
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Are you Eden King?

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Not anymore

    2. RustyBz
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks!

  26. HNI
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Are we done with press conferences or Pellegrini will again give some late updates tmrw morning??

    1. HNI
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Sat Morning*

  27. Blues Cruise
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Suggest a midfielder. I have 7.3 itb and already have Mahrez.
    Thanks in advance 🙂

    1. HNI
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Bolasie/Barkley if you patient types

    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Defaileu or Willian

    3. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Lanzini or Deulfo

  28. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    That Silva guy, is he back?

  29. Roy Rovers
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Who to bring in for Kompany...got this..

    Mignolet
    Smalling. Toby. Kompany. Cathcart. Simpson.

    Thinking Arsenal but not sure.

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Moreno?

    2. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I'd go Moreno and you'll have some cash left over

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Actually just realised you have migs - yea go arsenal

    3. HNI
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Ballerinea