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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. Champions united
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    please suggest any chnge in my attack line

    KDB--king--siggyyy-hazard---(carrol)
    jesus--lukaku--kane

    ON WC
    GTG???

  2. Michelle Davin
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    what do you guys think about ramsey as a differential?

    1. 7Hells
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      On my shortlist but have Sanchez don't want to over indulge with Arsenal

    2. HazardAGuess
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      No the best differential, to be honest.

      1. Michelle Davin
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        haha thanks.who else then in a similar price bucket?

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Ramsey's not a bad option if you think he's nailed. Used to be an FPL beast.

          But Sane has too home games and is around the same price.

  3. Disco Stu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Better choice to play the last 3 games, Holding or Mustafi?

    1. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Mustafi.

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Easy the stafmeister

  4. fijuhmon
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Pick one to replace Kos
    A Mustafi
    B Monreal
    C Vertonghen
    D Kompany

    1. Kanga roo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      b

    2. Legomane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      DBAC is my current thinking..may change though

    3. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      B

    4. Prøfeßör …
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I have B but would probably go for A.

      More nailed than Monreal, more goal threat and a bonus magnet.

  5. Z
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Koscielny out for?

    6.6 available.
    Can't get any City or Chelsea players

    1. fijuhmon
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Spurs defender.

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Monreal?

    3. Harper (No more Penandes)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Toby A

    4. Elwood
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Vert?

    5. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Monreal

  6. Smoking Barrel
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Playing bench boost.

    Defense line:
    Alonso, Davies, Stephens, Holgate, Gabriel

    Who should replace Gabriel (4.8m)?

    1. Holy1
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Holgate/Gibbs

    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Holding 4.0m

      1. Smoking Barrel
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Is he likely to play in both games?

        1. brianutd-why always we? 20
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Playing in a back 3 last 2 games, Kos probably out and Gabriel didn't feature at all last 2 games so looking possible

  7. HazardAGuess
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    I have 2 FTs. Should I do Holgate > Holding?

    Unlikely to play either in GW38. SGW vs. DGW, albeit Holding is not exactly nailed.

    Worth the risk? Yay or nay?

    1. fijuhmon
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I'd do it should I have such a luxury off 2ft

  8. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Gibbs or Holding?

    1. Live Lad
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I went Holding

      1. brianutd-why always we? 20
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks

  9. Dele
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Kosc >

    A) Kompany
    B) Luiz
    C) Stones
    D) Other

    1. Dele
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      E) Monreal

    2. Aubaaaaa
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A

    3. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Mustafi is my man for this, though few agree!

  10. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone got the time of the City and Spurs pressers?

  11. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    What's your rank and are you happy with it?

    I'm 30K and happy with it, had the worst season and recovered last few weeks.

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Worst season for 5/6 years

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Ranked 3m?

        1. brianutd-why always we? 20
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          692 k, finished 1,134 previously

    2. HazardAGuess
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      ~43k. Pretty happy. It's my first season and I took plenty of hits.

      Gives me a good target for next season.

      1. Lawrø
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Nice first season 😀

    3. Boydinho
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      300k and will be my absolut worst ever.

    4. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      31k with a big bench boost to play. Hoping to finish in top 20ishk. Best season of mine so far - never done better than 55k before.

    5. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I was thinking about this this morning... I'm never content with my rank. I'm always living for somewhere where I am not.

      It makes me question why I play this game? Is it winning minileagues, having a good OR or is it those crazy moments where everything seems to come together in perfect cohesion! I think next season I need to either quit or be more maverick

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        "Why I play this game"

        It's because you don't have a life

        Just like everyone here

    6. XabiAlonso
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      147k happier than I was a few months back but obviously wanted better this season

  12. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Koscielny owners! What transfer are we doing?

    A. Mustafi
    B. Monreal
    C. Play Kosc

    1. Dele
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I'm hoping he's fit... I'm tempted to stick. Surely not worth getting rid for a hit?

      1. rdamjan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        for hit no Imho. I have FT.

    2. fijuhmon
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      D Kompany?

      1. rdamjan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        I already have 3 City. Must be Arsenal.

    3. La Vida Latte
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I am thinking -> Kompany. But between those I think Mustafi is safer? But who knows these mad dgw-days...

    4. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Asked the same questions myself. I'm actually considering Bellerin but will probably play safe and go Mustafi.

    5. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I am tempted by A for a differential but not sure if he'll play both games

  13. Mickey Tyrion™
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Best squad formation for wankery if you're Bench Boosting?

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Definitely 5 at the back

    2. rdamjan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      There is no wankery with BB.

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I think a 2553 is the only formation possible with a bench boost.

    4. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Bench boost now, wank later

  14. theroadrunner
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Hazard and Costa >>>Kdb + Jesus
    Eriksen+ Costa >>>> Kdb + Jesus
    or neither??

    chelsea might be minutes limited. what do you guys think? already have kane and gabbi in attack. i'm not too sure about costa.

  15. Champions united
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    am I GTG with my Attack line
    please suggest ON WC

    KDB--king--siggyyy-hazard---(carrol)
    jesus--lukaku--kane

  16. TheBusDriver
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Redmond -> Fabregas for a hit? Can't afford Sane or Sterling and I already have Pedro.

  17. Elwood
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    With Aguero expected to be back for City - how much will it effect Jesus.

    How does citys formation stack up when both play?

    1. luke25
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Anyones guess really. When they both played against Middlesbrough they both got attacking returns but the team as a whole suffered.

      1. Elwood
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        In what was did the whole team suffer?

        1. luke25
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          The whole team seemed to struggle with the formation and ended up conceding twice to a team who couldn't score for toffe

    2. rnrd
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      it's difficult to predict but I don't think this will affect Jesus much. Last game was a 5-0 with jesus upfront alone so I think, with Kun back from injury, he will stick with the same combo. If the game is in the pocket, we might see Jesus off for Kun in at the 75/80 mark and we can see both associated upfront for the WBA game

      I think, at his point Pep needs to see how the association of both work to prepare next year.

  18. Evasivo
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Captain:

    A) Alonso
    B) Hazard
    C) Costa
    D) Sanchez
    E) Kane
    F) Sane

    1. Elwood
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      C)
      D)
      E)

    2. Smoking Barrel
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I'm going A

  19. Z3US
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Is there any point in Xhaka if I cant afford Sanchez..... HELP!

  20. rnrd
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    what's the rush with selling Kosc?
    There's quite a significant possibilty he plays both game.

    I personnally keep and take the risk

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Quite a significant stronger possibility he doesn't play both

    2. Legomane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      if he sits out both it will be a rank killer...

  21. okan58
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    0FT
    Bank: 0.9

    Heaton
    Walker - Daniels - Alonso
    King - Eriksen - De Bruyne - Hazard
    Jesus - Kane - Llorente
    Subs: Jakupovic, Rannochia, De Roon and Ake.

    What do you think?

  22. shibaz10
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    ozil to kdb worth -4?

    1. Elwood
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      YEs

    2. mcrayeps
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      dont think so

    3. Think
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Yes

  23. La Vida Latte
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Kosc -> Kompany for free?

    Or who is the coolest cat to get in the defence?

    1. mcrayeps
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      this is my plan.. ill do it one hour before deadline

      1. La Vida Latte
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Can we be sure he plays both games?

        1. mcrayeps
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          better chance thank Kosc 😉

    2. GuillermoDickero
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I'm doing this exact move I think... ideally don't want to take a hit this week and fancied kdb for hazard or Sane for eriksen.

      But I think I've been forced into the kos - Kompany move

      1. La Vida Latte
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah. My transfer is for free. But it would be nice to have 2 ft next week in rotation madness week 38...

    3. Rones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      It's kompany or monreal for me. Can't decide which though

  24. cassanata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Moving Gibson to 6.4 defender. Leaning towards Azpilicueta but he may not play both games if Chelsea wrap up the title. I have 3 Arsenal players already.

    Any better options than Azpilicueta?

    1. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Kompany maybe?

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Spurs defender or Kompany

    3. 404_FC
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      kompany or sou def + upgrade

  25. hannibalos
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Thinking of buying Manquillo in place of Robertson. He was very good vs Hull. Crazy move?

  26. mcrayeps
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    COSTAAAAAAAA

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      STARBUCKS

  27. Elwood
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Any news on Rose in for Spurs?

    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Spurs are always so secretive about this sort of thing... going to be a gamble

  28. 404_FC
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    if kos fit to play

    then who will be drop ?

    holding or gibbs

    1. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Koscielny [calf] and Ox [hamstring] will be assessed today. Neither is serious but both players are considered doubts for Saturday. #AFC

      Nobody knows the answer to the second question.

  29. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Haz to KdB for -8 ?

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      No

  30. Bene_the_horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Hazard to De Bruyne straight swap??? Yay or Nay people??

    1. Elwood
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Nay