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Dele Alli is back in training but will be assessed ahead of Spurs’ clash with Watford. Andy Carroll could be back for West Ham, Palace are hit with long-term injuries to a couple of key midfielders, whilst West Brom’s Jonny Evans is ruled out for a fortnight with hamstring problems.

Dele Alli will be assessed tomorrow after being withdrawn early on due to dizziness in the midweek win over Norwich. Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed the midfielder is back in full training, saying “all the signals are good” ahead of the home encounter against Watford. Ryan Mason will also be assessed as he steps up his recovery from injury.

Andy Carroll returned to training on Monday and will be assessed ahead of West Ham’s trip to Southampton. New loan signing Emmanuel Emenike is also available after receiving his work permit, whilst Angelo Ogbonna will “hopefully” be fit, according to Slaven Bilic, after missing the midweek win over Villa due to illness. Sam Byram has been ruled out for a week after sustaining a small injury in training.

Tomas Rosicky could be out for up to three months after suffering an injury setback whilst on duty for the arsenal under 21 side. Danny Welbeck is set to step up his recovery with a run-out for the Gunners’ second-string later today.

Palace midfielders James McArthur (ankle ligaments) and Jason Puncheon (hamstring) are set for lengthy spells on the sidelines, with the former likely to miss the rest of the season. Joe Ledley remains out for two more weeks with a thigh injury, though Alan Pardew reckons Yohan Cabaye has a “very good” chance of returning from injury, whilst Dwight Gayle is available after returning to full training. Emmanuel Adebayor is “almost ready” to start and will have another cameo appearance, though Connor Wickham misses out through suspension.

Claudio Ranieri will make a late decision on the fitness of new signing Daniel Amartey ahead of Leicester’s trip to City tomorrow lunchtime.

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe reckons Josh King – who made an appearance off the bench in midweek – is now up to full fitness. Junior Stanislas remains a doubt, though, with the Cherries set to make a late decision on the winger’s fitness.

Jeremain Lens is a major doubt for Sunderland after being forced off with a groin problem in midweek. Yann M’Vila is expected to shrug off a foot problem to continue in the centre of the park, whilst Younes Kaboul is back in the squad after overcoming a hamstring injury.

Jonny Evans has been ruled out for a couple of weeks with the hamstring injury that forced him off against Swansea. James Morrison and Chris Brunt also remain on the sidelines for the Baggies, Tony Pulis has confirmed.

Ki Sung-Yueng has been ruled out of Swansea’s clash with Palace after being forced off with concussion in the 1-1 draw with West Brom. New manager Francesco Guidolin has revealed that Alberto Paloschi “could” be in line for a first start on the back of an impressive sub performance at the Hawthorns.

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  1. Andrew
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Suggestions please guys - 2FT and £3.2 ITB

    Cech Hennessy
    Sagna Alderweireld Wollscheid Targett Martin
    Ozil Barkley Payet Mahrez Wanyama
    Aguero Kane Ighalo

    1. Blitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Ighalo to Vardy
      Ozil to Sanchez/Firmino

  2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    I just went through my team and the ownership most of them are over 25% ownership. Except for three players who are under 10% at this rate I have no hope of moving up the rankings.
    I know my team was template but I didn't know it was so template.

    1. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Anything below 80% is good, as long as they do well.

      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Fair point. I think I am still sulking after NY decent green arrow changed to a red after the Everton game.

  3. Whattamatter
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Suggestions please. 1 FT 5M ITB

    Butland (Hennessey)
    Targett - Alderweireld - Monreal (Souare) (Simpson)
    Alli - Ozil - Wijnaldum - Mahrez (Payet)
    Valencia - Aguero - Kane

    1. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I'd do Targett to a City defender, preferably Otamendi.

  4. Saniul
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Hey, already did Lukaku to Vardy, and now have £3.2m in bank, and 1 FT. Debating whether to save him.

    Team will be like.

    Butland,
    Bellerin, Moreno, Dawson,
    Ozil, Firmino, Payet, Alli,
    Aguero, Kane, Vardy.

    Bench: Ruddy, Barry, Huth, Nyom.

    Save it, or there's a transfer I can do?

    1. Blitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Save

  5. HRISTO STOICHKOV
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Tough one!!?

    Cech

    Toby (vc) --- Sagna ---- Azpi--- Dann

    Payet --- Özil --- Alli ---- Arnautovic

    Valencia --- Agüero (c)

    Bench: Butland / Mahrez /Vardy/ G.Johnson /

    I have 1 FT and 00.00$ in the bank.
    Please guys help me out!?

  6. Scheister
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Best

  7. Scheister
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Best midfielder for 4.3 or under??

    Thinking Ighalo to Aguero, and Eriksen to enabler. Alli and Lukaku in team as well. Worth it for a hit this week?

    1. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I like Watson since he's on most of Watfords dead balls and gets 90 every week with a little cs potential

      Stanislas is also an option.

      1. Scheister
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Ah good choice on Watson. Would you take a hit to get Aguero this week, even with the blank coming?

  8. Clintymints
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Took a chance with Firmino last week and totally regretted it!

    I need to shave off .1 for this team to afford Sanchez in for Firmino (2 ft and 2.8 in itb)

    Butland - McCarthy

    Kolarov - Bellerin - Alder - Moreno - Bennett

    Firmino - Ozil - Mahrez - Payet - Watson

    Aguero - Lukaku - Kane

    Or -4 for this awesome team... (or 0 if I spread it out over next week)

    Forster - McCarthy

    Kolarov - Bellerin - Alder - Moreo - Brothwick

    Sanchez - Ozil - Mahrez - Payet - Watson

    Aguero - Lukak - Kane

    It keeps me covered for the blanks, Firmino has Benteke to deal with, I get rid of dead bench wood and get Sanchez in. Butland missing ShawX and Woolshed makes me wana swap him since he's my perma keeper. - Plenty of pros for this option.

    Alternatively, I could just get a 3.8 defender and Sanchez in... but not toally sold on it.

    1. Milford
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Leave Firmino for another couple of weeks

  9. HRISTO STOICHKOV
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Tough one!!?

    Cech

    Toby (vc) --- Sagna ---- Azpi--- Dann

    Payet --- Özil --- Alli ---- Arnautovic

    Valencia --- Agüero (c)

    Bench: Butland / Mahrez /Vardy/ G.Johnson /

    I have 1 FT and 00.00$ in the bank.
    Please guys help me out

  10. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Can't stop thinking Firmino being better option than Özil for next two gws.

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

    Mahrez, Firmino,Ozil, Payet, Alli,

    Vardy, Kane, Aguero

    Who to bench?

    1. FOMFF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Mahrez

  12. Butters_lfc9
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Any obvious moves for this side?

    Butland
    Bertrand-Alderweireld-Azpi
    Ozil-Alli-Mahrez-Payet
    Kane-Aguero-Lukaku

    Hennessy-Moreno-Stanislas-Simpson
    1FT,0.6ITB

  13. asvpxmicky
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Butland
    VVD Dier Cresswell
    Alli Mahrez Payet Firmino
    Kane Aguero Lukaku

    McCarthy Sagna Stanislas Targett
    1FT, 2.4ITB

    What do I do? I put Mahrez in for Ozil. Thinking I could possibly need Ozil back though. Help?