Injuries

The Weekend Team News

Gylfi Sigurdsson will miss Swansea’s final two fixtures with a shoulder problem. Per Mertesacker is sidelined with a hamstring injury, Robert Huth and Marouane Fellaini are handed three-match bans by the FA, whilst Palace have concerns on the flanks for the visit of Watford.

Gareth Barry and Seamus Coleman have “an outside chance” of returning for the first match of Everton’s double as the Toffees head to Leicester this weekend. Roberto Martinez has conceded that Gerard Deulofeu is very likely to remain out for the season, though is hopeful that Phil Jagielka could return for the Gameweek 38 showdown against Norwich. Elsewhere at the back, Ramiro Funes Mori serves the last of a three-match suspension.

Per Mertesacker is sidelined for the final two matches with the hamstring problem that forced him off against Norwich last time out. Santi Cazorla stepped up his match fitness with a run out for the reserves earlier in the week, though Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is out for six to eight weeks with a knee problem.

Gylfi Sigurdsson (shoulder) and Neil Taylor (groin) are set to miss Swansea’s final two fixtures, whilst Ashley Williams “might not feature” in the trip to West Ham as he needs a rest, according to Francesco Guidolin. Jefferson Montero could also be sidelined due to a hamstring problem, though Leroy Fer could be set to return from a similar complaint. Alberto Paloschi (also hamstring) remains unavailable.

Bournemouth’s Adam Smith will miss the final two Gameweeks with an ongoing hernia problem. Cherries boss Eddie Howe has confirmed that Max Gradel is making “good progress” from a leg injury, though Sylvain Distin is sidelined with a back complaint.

Robert Huth starts the first of a three-match ban after being found guilty of violent conduct in Leicester’s clash with United last weekend. Danny Drinkwater serves a one match suspension, though Jamie Vardy returns from a two-match ban. Matty James is finally available for selection and could be part of the squad.

Tony Pulis has hinted that he “might make a few changes” as West Brom make their way to Bournemouth tomorrow.

Wilfried Zaha remains ruled out as Palace welcome Stoke to Selhurst Park. Yannick Bolasie is a slight doubt due to illness and Mile Jedinak is being monitored after sustaining a knock.

Bojan is a doubt for Stoke’s visit to Palace due to a foot problem, Mark Hughes has revealed. Marc Wilson remains sidelined for the Potters, whilst Glen Johnson is back in full training and could be in with a shout of returning next weekend.

Louis van Gaal will be without Marouane Fellaini for the final three league matches of the season after the Belgian was banned for his altercation with Robert Huth last weekend. The Dutchman went on to hint at rotating his squad over the double Gameweek as he looks to keep players fresh ahead of the FA Cup final.

Billy Jones is Sunderland’s only concern ahead of Chelsea’s weekend visit after picking up a hip problem.

Gabriel Obertan and Sylvain Marveaux have parted company with Newcastle by mutual consent ahead of the final two matches of the season.

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  1. Pedaso Pirates
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    I'm looking at playing:
    Mignolet
    Lovren
    PVA
    Payet
    KDB
    Sanchez
    Kane
    Lukaku

    I'm thinking of trading Aguero, Coutinho and Fosu-Mensah for Carroll, Cresswell and another midfielder. But who? And otherwise, what do you think? Any major issues?

    1. FPL Wisdom
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Townsend or a norwich Gem.

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

    Bottomed
    Anyone with Robles and Mignolet worried neither will play the final game of the season?? Howard's last home game and GW38 is only a few days before EL final

    1. tomietucker
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      in the same boat, do you think robles will play two games this week?

    2. FPL Wisdom
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Yes worried. Doing anything about it? No.

  3. rnrd
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Hi Guys, need your help

    which 3 of these would you play this GW?

    A- Otamendi
    B- Clyne
    C- Gabriel
    D- Ward
    E- Simpson

    ?

    1. @FPLMason
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      B
      E
      D

  4. Coffee
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Mannone and PVA double-up, good plan?

    1. @FPLMason
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I'd go for just PvA

    2. FPL Wisdom
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      if you have the wonga and the transfer it's a yes from me

    3. fancy111
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I honestly think Pickford will be given a chance in one of the DGW.

  5. @FPLMason
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    A) KDB to Hazard for free
    B) KDB and Kane to Hazard and Carroll for -4

    1. AiyoRiggs
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      B

    2. FPL Wisdom
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      B

  6. Grunter75
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    De Gea
    Cresswell PVA Loveren (Bellerin, Simpson)
    Sanchez Payet Mahrez KDB (Iwobi)
    Carroll (3C) Defoe Kun

    Doing KDB to Hazard with my FT what would everyone else do after that:
    A] Stay as is
    B} Kun > Sturridge (-4)
    C] Kun > Costa (-4)
    D] Other

    1. ..RL..
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      A or C
      Sturridge played full 90 minutes yesterday vs Villareal

  7. ..RL..
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    trailing leader in private league by 60 points and can't decide what changes to make.

    de Gea
    PvA / Cresswell / Smalling
    Willian / Sanchez / Hazard / Payet
    Defoe / Deeney / Sturridge

    Mannone / Lovren / Nyom / Lanzini

    bench boost active
    1FT plus 1.3 in the bank

    Sturridge/ Lovren/ Nyom/ Lanzini --all not guaranteed 180 minutes this week. Wno should I use the FT on?
    Also would not mind taking a -4 hit too

  8. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    This is the kind of decision that could win or lose my ML. Do I bench Sanchez and play Townsend v Villa?

    Only other options would be bench Aguero or Kane, everyone else has dgw.

    1. Cristi@no R7
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Playing Townsend

  9. Chimpy
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    37 pt lead in ML, would u take a 12pt hit on this?

    Player(s) in Player(s) out
    Cresswell Ward
    Hazard Alli
    Costa Kane
    Defoe Agüero

  10. the_wizard__
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    RMT guys

    Mannone, Robles
    Yedlin, Cresswell, Francis, Simpson, Bellerin
    Sanchez, Antonio, Payet, Hazard (C), Coutinho
    Martial, Defoe, Aguero

    Good team? Which gk to start? Hazard TC or AOA and Sanch TC in 38?

    Chasing my mini league leader who will use his BB...

    Thanks a million

    Reply

    1. dub75670
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Mannone

  11. dub75670
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Is Cou out for a -4 a good idea? I already have Payet and Lanzini, can't afford Haz.

  12. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Everyone is taking hits. I currently have 8 DGW players and a suspension.

    My SGW players are: Huth (banned), Bellerin, Sanchez, Mahrez, Kane, Aguero

    I'm thinking either

    A) Huth, Kane > PVA, Costa (-8)
    B) Huth, Kane > PVA, Rooney (rIsky option, but i'm 1pt outside top 10k with no chips) (-8)
    C) Huth, Mahrez > PVA, Willian (-8)

    Already have triple WHU, Defoe, Smalling and Hazard.

    1. FPL Wisdom
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      A no brainer

  13. Mo Mané Mo Problems
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    125 point lead in my ML

    Should I bring John O'Shea in and triple captain him?

    1. FPL Wisdom
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I double dip dare you.

  14. ezaku
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    DDG

    Simpson, Bellerin, PvA, Gabriel, Steven Taylor

    Lanzini, Payet, Coutinho, Sanchez, Hazard

    Defoe, Aguero, Kane

    Will definitely bench Gabriel and Taylor... Debating between benching Sanchez and Coutinho - thoughts? If I assume that Coutinho will play a total of about 1 match, then I suppose Sanchez is the better choice?

    1. FPL Wisdom
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Coutinho may not touch a ball. you could set it up to auto transfer in sanchez if he dosent

  15. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Thinking to Triple captaining Deeney. He plays against not a strong Liv side and Norwich which are not strong defensively. Plus penalties in his locker
    Any thoughts

    1. FPL Wisdom
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I'd love to do that myself if I had the minerals. I may still.

  16. money face bandwagon
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Bye aguero. thanks for the goals

  17. Bartowski
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Would you rather have
    A) De Gea
    B) Cresswell

    Thanks

    1. Torres76
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      De Gea....only just plus home game in 38

  18. Torres76
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Best front three for DGW?

    1. Kane
    2. Kune
    3. Stirrudge
    4. Carroll
    5. Defoe

    Cheers all

  19. Torres76
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Which chip to play this week?

    1. TC - Payet/Caroll this week
    2. TC - Sanchez next week

    Cheers