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The Gameweek 37 Team News

Roberto Firmino will be assessed as Liverpool head to West Ham. N’Golo Kante is available for Chelsea’s trip to West Bromwich Albion this evening but Laurent Koscielny remains doubtful as Arsenal visit Stoke City.

Everton boss Ronald Koeman will be without Maarten Stekelenburg (groin) for the home encounter against Watford. Morgan Schneiderlin is available again following a thigh complaint, but Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Ademola Lookman and Jonjoe Kenny are all away on international duty with England U20s. Muhamed Besic will be named among the substitutes following a serious knee injury.

Watford will again be without Miguel Britos (calf) and Craig Cathcart (knee) for the trip to Goodison Park, but head coach Walter Mazzarri will welcome back Jose Holebas from a foot injury. The Italian has yet to decide whether the Greek defender will come straight back into the starting XI, though on-loan midfielder Tom Cleverley is ineligible to play against his parent club.

Matt Phillips remains out for West Bromwich Albion’s home fixture against Chelsea due to a hamstring injury, but Hal Robson-Kanu will undergo a late fitness test to assess a similar complaint. Baggies head coach Tony Pulis hopes defender Jonny Evans (ankle) will be fine after he had to be substituted in last weekend’s 2-2 draw against Burnley.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte revealed there are no fresh injury concerns ahead of the trip to The Hawthorns, with midfielder N’Golo Kante back in the squad after missing the 3-0 win against Middlesbrough due to a thigh problem.

Danny Drinkwater will miss Leicester City’s trip to Manchester City due to a thigh injury suffered in last weekend’s 3-0 win over Watford. Foxes boss Craig Shakespeare will also be without Wes Morgan (hamstring) for the trip to the Etihad, while Robert Huth is doubtful due to a foot injury.

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has been handed a boost after Dan Gosling returned to contention ahead of the home fixture against Burnley. Ryan Fraser is dealing with a slight Achilles issue, but the Cherries boss is hopeful the winger will be able to feature.

Burnley defender Ben Mee is expected to remain out for the trip to Bournemouth due to an ankle injury, but Michael Keane (knock) could be available to return after training with the rest of the squad on Thursday.

Middlesbrough interim head coach Steve Agnew could again be without Victor Valdes (rib), Daniel Ayala (ankle) and Gaston Ramirez (pelvic injury) for the home meeting with Southampton. Midfielder Adlene Guedioura is also a slight doubt due to a groin injury.

Saints boss Claude Puel has no fresh injury concerns following Wednesday night’s 2-0 defeat to Arsenal, but Charlie Austin could be ready to return to the squad following a shoulder injury. Matt Targett and Jeremy Pied are also close to being available again.

Angel Rangel and Wayne Routledge have returned to full training ahead of Swansea City’s trip to Sunderland. Both players could come into contention to be named among the substitutes.

Stoke manager Mark Hughes has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the home meeting with Arsenal.

Laurent Koscielny (calf) and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (hamstring) are both doubts ahead of the Gunners’ trip to the bet365 Stadium.

Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce has a number of injury concerns ahead of the crucial home clash against Hull City. James Tomkins (ankle) and Yohan Cabaye (knock) are the two injured players most likely to return, with the pair said to be making “good progress.” Joel Ward (broken nose) and Andros Townsend (Achilles) are slight doubts, but the pair are likely to be fit enough to start. Big Sam revealed he may also consider taking a “calculated risk” on defender Scott Dann, who has missed the last seven matches due to a knee injury.

Hull midfielder Lazar Markovic has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to an ankle injury, but Omar Elabdellaoui is available again for the trip to Selhurst Park following a back problem.

Mark Noble and Cheikhou Kouyate will miss West Ham United’s home clash against Liverpool, with both players undergoing season-ending surgery. Noble will have an operation on Saturday to rectify a long-standing abdominal injury, while Kouyate underwent wrist surgery on Tuesday. Diafra Sakho is also out for the rest of the season, while Andy Carroll remains unavailable due to a groin injury.

Roberto Firmino and Lucas will be monitored for the visitors at the London Stadium, while Daniel Sturridge and Adam Lallana could return to the starting XI, according to Jurgen Klopp.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of tonight’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. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Best move here?

    A) Jaku & Stones -> Willy & Holding (-4)
    B) Stones & Zaha -> Holding & Fabs/Pedro (-4)

    BBing this week

  2. Al Bundy
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Who to keep:
    A. Ranocchia
    B. Lowton

    1. Al Bundy
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Am bench boosting this week, dont think I'll play either of them next week

      1. Vlad
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        drop both

  3. itwaswritten
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Anyone else going without Jesus?

    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      May god be with you

    2. Brap.
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      DON'T TELL THE INQUISITION!!!!

    3. luke25
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Got Jesus and if Aguero is declared fit then I'll bring him in as well aha

    4. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      yup, can't afford him with my power midfield so just hoping they cover him and he doesn't play much the second game

  4. Fantasytom
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Reckon holding is nailed for at least one game?

    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      for sure

  5. TheBusDriver
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Any news on Koscielny??

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Nothing usable, and no indication we will get any more info. Sell if you have an FT and no other issues, otherwise keep.

      1. TheBusDriver
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        I have 1 FT, but I still have Gibson. Sell Kosc or Gibson?

        1. mcrayeps
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          id sell gibson first

        2. Vlad
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          gibson for sure

  6. Sess!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Sturridge could be nice cheeky gw38 (c)

    1. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Sess!, your priceless opinion helped me last week, so I need it once more time -- thank you in advance!

      My ML rival is 21 points behind me.
      We both played WC, AOA and TC, so we're going to use our BB chips this GW.

      Here is my team (1FT, 0.1ITB):
      Caballero Cech
      Stephens Alonso Vertonghen Huth Koscielny
      Carroll Alli Sanchez Hazard King
      Jesus Kane Anichebe

      Here's his (1FT, 0.5ITB):
      Caballero Pickford
      Yoshida Cahill BDavies Benalouane Holgate
      Fletcher Alli Sanchez Hazard King
      Jesus Costa Gabbiadini

      What do you suggest?

      1. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Sorry for late reply. Got called into a meeting. Kos > Kompany looks good. Good luck mate!

        1. arndff_
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          No probs! And thanks for the reply.

          I think he could do Haz > KDB

          Also, what do you think about these two:
          Kosc > Monreal
          Huth > Clichy?

    2. XabiAlonso
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Thinking of getting him in 38

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Yeah, he could grab a goal before he trips over pebble and pulls his calf.

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        lol

  7. Moshinp4p
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Lads I've got £1000.00 bet with my nemesis (he has the biggest gob) he has a 40 point lead no chips

    I have bench boost
    He has Costa and so do I
    Do I keep or go Jesus as a differential and then captian? Or keep Costa

    1. Delhidynamo
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      How rich are your parents?

    2. LordRougeGrog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      With the hits you probably take you ll need to make up 50 points in 2GWs. Unlikely, but the BB will help your cause. To have any chance you need strong differentials so yes, Costa to Jesus (C) seems smart. I d make some other moves to give you options, you dont want to end up with a last GW where he can easily match your team and pocket your £1000.

  8. Mortal.Swinbat
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Just done

    Blind, Hazard & King

    To

    Alonso, De Bruyne (c) and Albrighton

    Wish me luck, it's an bold move that could backfire

    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      that is very bold, good luck

      1. Mortal.Swinbat
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Cheers mate you too!

  9. TheBusDriver
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Get Monreal or a Chelsea defender?? Need more opinions please.

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Think arsenal players more likely to play both games in gw 37

  10. Ian Davis
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Current team:

    Caballero/Pickford
    Sanchez/KDB/Hazard/Ox/Kante
    Kane/Jesus/Gabbiadini
    0.2 in bank

    What to do with Oxlade-Chamberlain?...

    Ox/Gabbs > Ramsey/Anichebe?

  11. QPRUTD
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    My team against the scout picks

    Cech (5.3)

    Alonso (6.8) Ben Davies (4.9) Gibbs (4.7)

    Sanchez (11.6) Sane (7.7) Pedro (6.8) Albrighton (4.9)

    Costa (10.5) Jesus (8.9) Kane (11.7)

    Opinions please ..........

    1. QPRUTD
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      I can do Sanchez >>> hazard and Pedro >>>> Son
      to go more differential compared to scout picks

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Have to go with Hazard as they have Sanchez, Don't go with Davis as Rose is back in the frame

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          Try and get Alli in, they will likely go with Eriksen

          1. QPRUTD
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            Tried that, it was my first preference. Doesn't fit in the budget with those three forwards

        2. QPRUTD
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          Well I google Danny rose 10 times a day and nothing comes up. I think he wont play again this season.

          Not playing Hazard coz of rotation risk.
          Have sanchez to cover his points

          1. Wild Rover
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            I watched him training on Sky yesrday

            1. QPRUTD
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 11 days ago

              Oops!!!
              Think I will still go with davies
              Thanks rover

          2. Wild Rover
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            You have to hammer the scouts, not match them You have no chance if you pick the same big hitters, you need to gamble

            1. QPRUTD
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 11 days ago

              So you think Hazard and Son in place of Sanchez and Pedro makes sense??

              1. Wild Rover
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 11 days ago

                Yep, Pedro is an even bigger rotation risk than Hazard. I'd still try and find a way to get Alli in as Son is also a risk, even if it means downgrading Alonso

                1. QPRUTD
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 11 days ago

                  I would downgrade alonso, but all Chelsea CBs are rotation risks.

                  1. Wild Rover
                    • 13 Years
                    7 years, 11 days ago

                    Holgate? The Scouts will have Alonso, you need diffs

                    1. Wild Rover
                      • 13 Years
                      7 years, 11 days ago

                      Sorry, I meant Holding

                    2. QPRUTD
                      • 8 Years
                      7 years, 11 days ago

                      I think going all out diff s is not the proper way. Some diffs will score high, the other low and they end up cancelling each other.
                      I have gone or a Core of players with guaranteed points, and the remaining differential players

            2. LordRougeGrog
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 11 days ago

              This. You need players who could go big. Tadic perhaps, Sterling. I d look at Vardy too. Personally speaking I d lose the Spurs players and hope that Tottenham disappoint.

              1. QPRUTD
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 11 days ago

                Sterling over Sane ???

                1. LordRougeGrog
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 10 Years
                  7 years, 10 days ago

                  Yep, why not? Potentially explosive, and he s not Sane. If you want to beat the Scouts it's the sort of move you need to make.

    2. QPRUTD
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Ok ....
      So no one cares

      "Looks to the sky"

  12. jaybommber
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Cabarello, Pickford
    Beavies, Yoshida, Gabriel, Stephens, Huth
    Hazard, Sanchez, Sane, King, Eriksen
    Kane, Jesus, Gabbi
    Gabriel, Huth to monreal, Holding -4
    Willing to pay -8

  13. Shawcus
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Anyone got the latest news on Robert Huth's scan yesterday?

  14. mcrayeps
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Rival captain Sanchez and im leading 70 pts
    A) Keep cool and captain Sanchez
    B) Go wild and captain Costa
    C) Go crazy and captain Hazard

    1. myboycharlie
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      He won't clawback 70 points go with who u want

  15. myboycharlie
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Gabriel and Kelly to

    A) Holding &Gibbs
    B) Holding & Clichy

    1. Jusagoras
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      B

      1. myboycharlie
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Cheers

  16. Desperately Seeking Dusan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Ugh, if only I could be sure Hazard would play against Watford...

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      He will

  17. Jusagoras
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Gabbiadini, Coutinho, Blind -> Jesus, Sterling, Holgate (-4)

    Yes or no? Can't afford Sane.

  18. The Hindu Monkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Got to move Firmino on for a hit. Was tempted anyway but will def do now. Only got 8.8 to spend and already have triple city.

    Anyone out there better than Pedro?

    Thanks

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Favs or Pedro?

      1. The Hindu Monkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        I like Pedro more. Also more certain with Kante declared fully fit.

    2. Think
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Siggy if u r happy with sgw player

    3. QPRUTD
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Son worth a gamble??? That fella can be xplosive

    4. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Ramsey is coming back into form

    5. XabiAlonso
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Siggurdson

    6. Sloopy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Silva

  19. Think
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Lost on last page

    Repost new article

    Plz suggest optimal transfers

    A) Hazard+Gabbiadini+Manqillo > Pedro+Jesus+Monreal (have chec) -8

    B) Hazard+Sane > KDB+Pedro -4

    C) Hazard + Gabbiadini > Pedro+Jesus -4

    D) Hazard+Capoue > Silva+ Pedro -4

    It's all down to priority of transfer out ( Gabi-Hazard-Manq-Capoue)
    And transfer in (KDB/Jesus-Pedro)

    Help before last roll of dice.Thanks.

  20. 2hotty
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Thinking about kelly to holding as my free transfer this week as big sams comments have me worried about kelly starting as they have been quite poor at the back recently
    Any thoughts got no money in the bank?????

  21. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    RP

    What to do here? BB active

    Caballero
    Monreal Yoshida Alonso
    Sanchez King Eriksen Hazard
    Gabbiadini Kane Jesus

    Cech Capoue Stephens Bavies

    A) Hazard ➡ KDB
    B) Eriksen Gabbiadini ➡ KDB anichebe-4
    C) Eriksen ➡ Sterling or Sane
    D) Save FT

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      D

    2. DÏLKS
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Captain?

      and save.

  22. CloudSky
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Think Sane will at least match KDB. For 3 mil cheaper no less.

    1. FPLord
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      I dont

    2. QPRUTD
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      I agree

  23. Takedog1
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    how do I get Sanchez in please guys !?

    Heston

    Alonso Davies Valencia

    Hazard Ali Saha king de roon

    Kane lukaku Jesus

    0.2 itb

    1. Disco Stu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      I shipped Alli for him

    2. 404_FC
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      lukaku + zaha < x + alexis

  24. 404_FC
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    pick 1 for this week

    a. kane (hav alli)
    b. welbeck (hav alexis)
    c. vardy

  25. NobleBlackman
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Anybody ditching Huth? FF still has him listed as 75% chance of playing

    1. Bolasie Come Home
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Yes i am. Thinking of Davies or Darmian

      1. NobleBlackman
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        Yeah I was thinking of Darmian too, but I'm £0.1 out ;_;

        1. Bolasie Come Home
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 days ago

          You have Bavies already? 0.1 less

          1. NobleBlackman
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 days ago

            I've got Vertonghen already, not keen on doubling up in defence

    2. djenzio
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      I don't know what to do

      thinking Huth to Bavies

      wish we knew how long Huth was out for as he has a plum fixture in 38

      if Bavies is nailed for 3 would be a no-brainer really.

      1. NobleBlackman
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 days ago

        I'd say take the risk, Huth's fixtures this week are pretty grim anyway

  26. 3050MIF
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    A) Hazard and Sané
    or
    B) KDB and Pedro

  27. Disco Stu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Worth replacing Blind for a -4 (Already on a -8)? If so, best replacement I can get for 5.9?

  28. ANON.
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Repost. 1ft, 0itb. BB active.

    Cech, Pickford
    Alonso, Monreal, *Huth*, Yoshi, Stephens
    Sanchez(c), Hazard, Eriksen, Pedro, King
    Kane, Jesus, Anichebe

    A. Huth to Cedric
    B. Eriksen + Huth to Sane + Kompany

    1. NobleBlackman
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      A

  29. Heels_Over_Head
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    340 minutes to go

  30. Jedi_Reed
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 days ago

    Anyone holding onto Maguire? I'd brought him in with the Crystal Palace fixture in mind. It's away, but but could be pivotal in the relegation battle.

    The only DGW option I'd consider would be Holding, but it's likely he may only get one game and 2FT going into GW 38 would have a significant upside.

    1. Johqvist
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 days ago

      Might aswell keep.