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The Weekend Team News

Laurent Koscielny and Aaron Ramsey are back in contention for Arsenal’s trip to Liverpool. West Brom wide man Matt Phillips remains doubtful for the visit of Crystal Palace, though Andy Carroll is expected to be fit as West Ham go head-to-head with Chelsea.

Aaron Ramsey and Laurent Koscielny are both available for Arsenal’s trip to Liverpool, though Mohamed Elneny has been ruled out for three weeks with an ankle complaint. Arsene Wenger has suggested that Mesut Ozil “should be okay” after being sent home from training due to illness on Wednesday.

Andy Carroll is back in training ahead of West Ham’s match with Chelsea on Monday, with Slaven Bilic “very optimistic” on the target man’s availability. Michail Antonio serves a one-match ban after being dismissed away to Watford last time out.

Simon Francis has failed to recover from a hamstring complaint in time for Bournemouth’s trip to Man United, though there’s better news in attack for the Cherries, with Jordon Ibe passed fit.

Tony Pulis conceded that West Brom are “still waiting” on the fitness of Matt Phillips, though the winger is expected to return to training today. Craig Dawson is available after being forced off with a head knock last weekend.

Lazar Markovic is expected to be fit for Hull’s trip to Leicester City, though fellow new arrival Evandro remains sidelined. Dieumerci Mbokani is out for six weeks with a hamstring complaint sustained against Burnley last week, though Marco Silva reckons that Harry Maguire “should be okay” after sustaining a knee problem in the Clarets’ encounter.

Mauro Zarate is ruled out for the rest of the season with the knee injury that forced him off against West Ham last weekend. Costel Pantilimon and Daryl Janmaat are set to be assessed, though Nordin Amrabat, Christian Kabasele and Ben Watson are sidelined through injury.

Xherdan Shaqiri remains a big doubt for Stoke’s double Gameweek, with Mark Hughes admitting that the Swiss international is more likely to be available next week. Jon Walters is back in contention ahead of clashes with Middlesbrough and Man City.

George Friend and Antonio Barragan are both back in training and expected to be available for ‘Boro’s trip to the bet365 but Calum Chambers remains ruled out.

Jefferson Montero has returned to training but remains sidelined along with Ki Sung-Yeung for Swansea’s clash with Burnley. Johan Berg Gudmundsson and Steven Defour are still unavailable for the Clarets, though the latter is now back in training. Ashley Barnes serves a one-match suspension but Jeff Hendrick returns from a three-match suspension.

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. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else getting Allen? Seems a great choice to me

    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe even a TC candidate

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      TC option apparently

    3. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      100%

    4. ItsJonesy
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I already have him but if I didn't, I wouldn't be getting him in.

    5. djenzio
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I am tempted to bring him in for a hit and TC him actually

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I would think most people would be

    6. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      That 4-0 defeat to Spurs last GW convinced me. Allen TC.

  2. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    That's it
    de Roon -> Allen for a hit and then Bench Lukaku or Eriksen to play him

    Crazy?

    1. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      craaazy

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Tc 🙁

    2. ☻ Jon Snow ☻
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      do it 🙂

  3. StoichkovFPL
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Who play who first on the bench:

    Phillips
    Holebas
    Fletcher

    1. ItsJonesy
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Phillips.

    2. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Phillips

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Phillips -> Allen TC

      1. djenzio
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        this

  4. FPL_Hazards
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Grant
    Alonso - Brunt - Mawson
    Sane - Sterling - Siggy - Allen
    Costa - Lukaku - Aguero (c)

    Bench: Jakupovic - Maguire - Coleman - Markovic

    G2G? 1 FT in bank

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      How do.you.have 1FT in.the.bank ? With triple.city

      1. DVassell
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Not to mention 2 Stoke- looks like a WC team to me

      2. Ivanov Itch
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Username checks out

  5. Red-United
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Is Sane a sane option?

    I am 0.1 off being able to afford Sterling and I have no City coverage for the DGW.

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      He's AN option , but not the best one.

      1. djenzio
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        ask yourself this

        who is better

        Sane or Pirlo

    2. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      i took sane over sterling because i think hes 3x better player 😉

    3. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      He's a big option yes. Go for it.

      1. Red-United
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks all.

        I've gone with Sane, only worry is that he is the only City player I have for the double gameweek, and I'm not 100% sure if he's a good captain option.

        1. Simon Says...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Go get another City? Stones maybe?

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

          I'd also definitely captain Sane if he's your City option. He's in form against two poor teams.

          1. Red-United
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers, I may just captain Sane and hope he gets the minutes.

            I don't fancy taking a -4 to get a City defender in too, as I don't even think they'll keep a clean sheet.

            1. Simon Says...
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              In either game? Fair enough.

    4. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Good option - but risk of reduced minutes ofc. Personally , I went all in with SAS trio. This GW is break or bust for my season!

      1. Ivanov Itch
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Played full 90 of last 4 prem games...

  6. Jebiga
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Points prediction for Stones this DGW ?

    1. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      8.

      1. Jebiga
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        huh, so my move love > stones is for free and im getting + 2 points 😀

    2. Agger
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      8

    3. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      7

    4. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      He'll get as many points as I have Stones.

      If ya catch midriff.

      1. Pap Le Cissier
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        3?

        1. Pap Le Cissier
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Oh, 0....

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            You were right the first time...
            ..up until the incident of '79.

            Which has made your second guess correct.

            1. Pap Le Cissier
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              😀

    5. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      2

      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Mind helping me out here, Tina?

        http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/15139767

        1. Jebiga
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          nbb - never bench baines

          1. BigManBakar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Could bench Cedric too. You think the move is worth a hit?

            1. Jebiga
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              im also thinking the same but i will bring stones, dont believe swans defence

              1. BigManBakar
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Good luck, I'm on triple City attack atm so no room for more

    6. djenzio
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      prob will only play one game

      1. Jebiga
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        why ? hes 21 !?

    7. Carpe Diem
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      10

    8. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      thanks, -12 hit it is 😀

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

      2

  7. Fernando Torres
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Sane or KDB as my 3rd city player?

    1. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Sane, for the cash cash money money.

    2. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Sane

  8. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Phillips to sane for a -4?
    Already on a -4 having gotten kun & sterling

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yes for me
      Do it

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I'd hedge your bets and get the equivalent of 3 Stoke playmakers in for a -4.

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

    If Phillips does not play then I only have 10 players, therefore for a hit would you do:
    A: Amat to Olsson
    B: Amat to Naughton (can't stretch to Mawson)
    C: Don't take the hit and hope Phillips plays
    Cheers!!!

    1. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Probably C. Guessing you have double GW players? So you're gonna need a clean sheet / goal to make that hit worth it from the Swansea lads.

    2. DVassell
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      C) if those are the options- who is your fifth mid?

    3. ItsJonesy
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      C. Even if he doesn't play this week he should be OK for next week and gives you another player for 28.

  10. Simon Says...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    That time of the week when the pages are flying with unanswered questions. Anyone want an answer to something? I can offer my wild guesswork and punts.

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      If you could have multiples of one player, how many Allens would you play this week?

      1. Carpe Diem
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Not the OP but 13

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

        Well, firstly, I'd be triple captaining him. So 11 x 3. 33 Allens.

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          A man after my own Allen.

          I mean, heart, a man after my own heart.
          Sorry I tend to get the two mixed up sometimes.

    2. 8ball
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Get rid of Eriksen or Alli for Sterling?

      1. Simon Says...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Very tough call. No other option this week?

        If not then sell Alli, just. But such a toss up. Goals vs assists. Proper tricky.

  11. DVassell
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Who is the best pick this week?

    A) Phillips + 4 points

    B) Allen

    C) Pieters

    1. djenzio
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B X10000%

    2. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Allen
      Allen
      Allen
      Allen
      Allen

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Only one of them is TC worthy.

  12. djenzio
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    SAS

    Sterling Aguero Silva

    or ACA

    Allen Captain Allen haha

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Sterling Allen Sane 😛

      SAS

    2. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      SMS

      Sane Mane Sane 😉

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      SAS

      Stones Adam Shawcross

  13. OldBenKenobi
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    think most ppl here are planning to ship out aguero after the dgw but what happens if he runs riot, gets plenty of minutes etc? does he become essential even with a tough 3 fixtures after? Keeing him throws plans to get sanchez back up in the air.....

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      That last sentence mate lol, nah, can't hold Kane, Kaku & Kun, wrecks everything.

    2. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Keeping GW29 for sure, then probably shipping for Kane in GW30 or GW31.

    3. Athletic Bilbo
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Keeping for 29. Will probably hang on to Sterling right through tho

  14. Fernando Torres
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Phillips or Alli out for Sane (-4)

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      alli as phipillips should play 28

    2. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      phillips if you have only ali as spurs cover

    3. Yome
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Alli, I am doing Eriksen to Sane for -4. Already sold Alli for Sterling

      1. Jebiga
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        eriksen is in good form

  15. Old Gregg
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Morning y'all,

    Heaton
    Alonso-Brunt- Coleman- Holebas/Gibson
    Mane-Sane-Markovic
    Carroll-Kun(C/TC)- Ibra

    Valdes-T Carroll-Phillips**

    Already done -4 to get Kun and Sane. I'm tempted by another -4 for Siggy > Phillips.

    If phillips fit he will surely starto on the bench anyway. If that was the case surely casting doubt on him starting wk28.

    Your thoughts appreciated.

  16. John wick
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Liv vs arsenal 22 goals in 5 games

    13 in last two meetings...could be a goal fest.....

    Sanchez and mane

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      You misspelled Ozil and Coutinho**

      1. John wick
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Ozil doubtful for points...coutinho yes but guess mane will run riot like 1day of the season at emriates

  17. AFC49
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Anymore changes to this team?

    Grant
    Alonso Coleman Brunt Pieters
    Mane Siggy Sterling Phillips
    Aguero Lukaku

    Heaton Defoe De Roon Kingsley

    (-4), 3.6 ITB.

    1. Carpe Diem
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Defoe over Coleman surely?

    2. DVassell
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      De Room to Sane wouldn't be a bad shout

      1. AFC49
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        For -8?

  18. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    I'm not benching Coleman or Baines. Hoping Koeman returns to a 3 at the back with Holgate.

  19. 8ball
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Sterling in for Eriksen or Alli?

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Alli

  20. Simon Says...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Scenes on here when Allen bangs in a hat trick in the first game.

    1. Carpe Diem
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      And then repeats it in the second, for a 123 point haul for TCers.

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

    Three subs off v Huddersfield the other night were Kun, KDB and Sane. Sterling played full 90. That's what put me off him

    1. Squashed
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      true

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

      Well now you've gone and sowed doubt in my mind, after I've already bought Sterling in. Cheers for ruining my day.

    3. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      this !

    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      So are you saying he could be rested?

      Could happen

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

        As good an indicator as any I'd say

    5. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      9 min difference sane to sterling

      1. John t penguin
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        at end of a game that was already won

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

          Just bought Sterling?

          1. John t penguin
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            sane myself but not because he had 9 min rest

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

              Right move IMO

  22. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    So it seems Ronka has just brought in Allen for a hit... The man doesn't normally take hits..

    1. Squashed
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      how do u see?

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Worked out his team value from last week compared to this week. Seems he did Stanislas -> Allen as one of his two moves.

        1. Simon Says...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Pahahaha

        2. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          And the other move(s)? Kun?

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Indeed

    2. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      People on reddit are speculating that his moves were: Ibra & Stanislas to Aguero & Sterling.

      1. McQueen
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        This. It all adds up, so yes. Ibra out before BOU, I guess he was looking more long term and he liked Kane more than Ibra considering that.

    3. McQueen
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Ibra & Stanislas to Kun & Sterling last night.

  23. Yellin' in my Ear
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Hi all, can I have your opinions please, bench two:
    A)Alonso whu
    B)Baines tot
    C)Coleman tot
    D)Walker EVE
    E)Brunt CRY
    F)Crouch MID/MCI

    Currently on Band C but not convinced, cheers

    1. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Also playing Eriksen and Lukaku if that matters

    2. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Good week to bench boost

      1. Yellin' in my Ear
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Maybe, but then I'd have five in the same game, I'd also prefer to wait for a big DGW, especially as other two would be Pickford and De Roon so not many points there

  24. Hernanred
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone going for the differential SAS that has Silva instead of Sane?

    1. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Good pick imo. He's due points. But he is like Ozil, famously fails to deliver big hauls. Excellent on TV, rubbish on Fantasy.

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Sterling Aguero Stones FTW

    3. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Sane is a differential himself .

    4. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Excellent pick. Prefer Sane for his goal threat though.

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      😆 😆 😆

      That'll be this place about 13 minutes after kick off 😉

  25. Mr Flibble
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Would you do Phil Jones > Stones for -4. If Jones isn't fit then I'll have De Roon playing in midfield. Must be worth the hit?

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah - at the end of the day the hit is 4 measly points if it doesn't work out.

    2. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Phil Jones is fit, see team news page.

    3. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      i think its worth !

  26. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Any hits worthwhile here?

    GRANT
    STONES, Brunt, Baines
    STERLING, Eriksen, Mane, Firmino, Snoddy
    AGUERO, Lukaku

    Jaku, Robertson, F Mori, Barnes
    Bank 0.0m, 0FT

    1. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Siggy ! Heavy hitter for 7.6 !?

    2. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Nice . No hits needed

      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Mane to Allen

  27. John wick
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    G2g

    Grant
    Brunt Davies fernadez
    Sanchez mane siggy caroll
    Lukaku kun ibra

    Only doubt is should I use my tc chip or save it for latter

  28. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Reckon John Stones will play both?

    1. MGD
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yes.

      Still don't have him in but thinking about it for a hit-

    2. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      as eva braun once said
      a pair of stones would be nice

  29. SheBangsTheDrums
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    How many minutes do we think Kun will get?

    70 & 60?

    1. Carpe Diem
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      90 and 85.

      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      12 & 0