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The Gameweek 5 Team News

Jose Mourinho is set to be without the injured Paul Pogba when Manchester United face Everton. Sadio Mane is suspended for Liverpool’s home meeting with Burnley, while Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton is set for a long spell on the sidelines due to a shoulder injury.

Paul Pogba suffered a hamstring injury in Manchester United’s 3-0 win over FC Basel, and will miss the visit of Everton to Old Trafford on Sunday. The France international is set to be sidelined for at least a month, with Marouane Fellaini pushing for a start in his absence after scoring in the midweek win over Basel. Mourinho’s press conference later this afternoon will off the full prognosis.

Liverpool will be without the suspended Sadio Mane for the home encounter against Burnley. Jurgen Klopp could turn to Philippe Coutinho, on the left of the front three, with the Senegal international set to miss the next two Gameweeks.

Tom Heaton will be missing at Anfield. He has undergone surgery on the dislocated shoulder he suffered last Sunday and is set to be ruled out for a couple of months. Nick Pope will take over in goal for the trip to Anfield.

Ryan Fraser is expected to recover from an ankle injury to be fit for tonight’s home clash against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Meanwhile, Bruno (back problem) has been given the all clear and is fit for tonight’s encounter.

Mauricio Pellegrino will decide today whether Virgil van Dijk will be involved in Southampton’s trip to Crystal Palace after the defender played 90 minutes for the U23s on Monday. We await news from Roy Hodgson and the Eagles camp later today.

Steve Mounie is a doubt for Huddersfield Town’s home meeting with Leicester City due to a knock, but is expected to return to training today.

As for the Foxes, they have major doubts over both Matty James (hamstring) and Christian Fuchs (eye problem), but Craig Shakespeare has revealed that Kelechi Iheanacho and Vicente Iborra are available.

Geoff Cameron will miss the trip to Newcastle after suffering a hamstring injury, while Ryan Shawcross remains doubtful due to a back problem.

Marco Silva will be without Younes Kaboul (leg), Sebastian Prodl (hamstring) and Craig Cathcart (knee) for the home meeting with Manchester City, but both Roberto Pereyra and Kiko Femenia are available.

Oliver Burke (hamstring), Nacer Chadli (knock) and James McClean (illness) are doubts for West Bromwich Albion’s home encounter with West Ham United. Gareth McAuley was handed a run-out for the reserves earlier this week but Pulis conceded he will “have to wait and see” whether the Irishman is fit enough to face the Hammers.

Marko Arnautovic is available to take on the Baggies after completing his three-match ban, but Mark Noble (knee) has been ruled out.

Finally, Wilfried Bony is set to remain on the bench for Swansea City’s trip to Wembley as he continues to build up his match fitness.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of this evening’s 7pm 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. Ibracadebruyne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    GTG?

    Elliot

    Hegazi - Davies - Maguire - Zanka

    Eriksen - Mkhitaryan - Silva

    Lukaku - Kane (C) - Vardy

    (Foster - Obiang - Carroll - Britos*)

    Cheers!

  2. Ocrana
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Already benching Kola.

    Who would you bench from Alonso, Gross, Choupo?

    1. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Bench Gross and Choupo. Play Kola & Alonso.

      1. Ibracadebruyne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        This.

    2. yanks250125
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      are you seriously asking this question?

      1. Ocrana
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Why not? Could see Alonso in but Kola vs Choupo? Not easy i think.

        Arsenal could get stompered again.

  3. Ode
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Already having Alli & Eriksen, Lukaku to Kane for a -4 wouldn't be wise right?

    1. St. Joseph
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Don't take hits

  4. DP7657
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    A) Willian > Jese
    B) Willian > Choupo-Moting

    1. St. Joseph
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Choupo

  5. Henriqo
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    A

  6. Rash
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Never would have guessed fellaini would have a bandwagon

  7. VinMar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Lukaku and Salah

    OR

    Kane and Willian

    For this week only (have eriksen and firmino)

    1. St. Joseph
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Kane (c) and willian

    2. JoBro
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Definitely Kaku and salah!

  8. St. Joseph
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Really need help and opinion from u guys:

    Bench one :
    A) Maguire (hud)
    B) Groß (bou)
    C) Choupo-moting (new)
    D) Cedric (cry)

    Leaning towards benching Groß atm

  9. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    A) Pogba->Mkhi
    B) Pogba->Choupa-Moting & Vokes->Firmino (-4)

    1. Rash
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A

    3. The EJJ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A.

  10. EnoughisEnoughFFS
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Lads.

    DDG - Elliot

    Mee-Daniels-Stephens-Alonso-Long

    Richarlison-Ozil-Willian-Carroll-Millvojevic

    Kaku-Kane-Firmino

    1 FT & 0.4 ITB

    Is this team in need of a wildcard? Any suggestions on how to use the FT?

    1. Swanremainsthesame
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Use the FT on Ozil & hang on to the WC

    2. The Chump
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Get Eriksen in for Ozil

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

    please help - what should with this team? Wildcard, if so who should i transfer out/in?

    Forster Maenpaa
    Hegazi Ake Rangel Kolasinac Cedric
    Atsu KDB Salah Mikitaryan Carroll
    Morata Lukaku Mounie

    Appreciate all the comments in advance

  12. Nedvěd11
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Is Trippier starting?

    1. JoBro
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      50/50

  13. Nando7
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Mane out...for?

    KDB or Salah

    Ive already got Jesus and Firminho but burnley at home sitting deep the majority of the game? doesnt suit salah... does it ?

    1. yanks250125
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      bring in Alli. he's sure to score this week. good point about Salah, but he is involved on many of Liverpool's goals.

      1. Nando7
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Already got Dele.. other suggestions ?? current team is

        Foster

        Jones Davies Femenia naughton

        Deke Mhki MANE

        Firminho Jesus Kane

  14. Kloppcorn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Who to switch in for pogba got 8.6 looking at sane and Silva any opinions?

    1. Nando7
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      mahrez possibly...

  15. AJ24
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Foster
    Davies, Kolasinac, Maguire, Manquillo
    Alli, Erikson, Phillips
    Lukaku (C), Jesus (VC), Firmino

    Subs: Elliot, Richarlison, T Carroll, Long

    Good to go?

  16. #Swish41
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Pogba to:

    1. Alli
    2. Eriksen
    3. Silva
    [4. KDB - think he is now off my list]

    Cheers all

    Other forwards:
    Salah Pogba Mooy Atsu
    Kane Lukaku Firminho

    1. Mcgugan
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      If you have the funds then Eriksen 100%. Personally I don't like the Silvia pick.
      Presuming you have funds (since you could upgrade) why not go sideways to Mhki then upgrade Atsu or Mooy?

      1. #Swish41
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks for this, really helpful and appreciate the time you took to think about it. £ no object I would go Eriksen but upgrading Atsu is on my list, hence Silva (City have some sweet fixtures). probably one to mull over a little more...

    2. Manbatius
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      2.

    3. The Chump
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Eriksen if your budget can stretch to him

  17. Mcgugan
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Forster or Elliot to start?
    Forster away to Crystal Palace who are terrible right now, Elliot home to Stoke.
    I have Cedric so Elliot is th safer option, but I think I should make th decision based on most likely to score points - so Forster?

    1. Manbatius
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      As a toon fan, I would go Forster.

      Crystal Palace while terrible, new manager.
      Newcastle will have defensive changes possibly and Stoke have some quick players.

  18. Kloppcorn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Who should I go for:
    A-Sane
    B-Silva
    C-Mahrez
    D-Somebody else below 8.6

  19. jose1
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Best 4.5 defender? Leaning towards Simpson?

    1. The Cloud
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Wimmer, Kiko Femenia, Naughton, Mee, Tarkowski. I would say all these are better

    2. TwiggsJameson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Alexander-Arnold or Moreno.

  20. Proietti
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Replacement for Mane?

    a) Eriksen
    b) Alli
    c) Salah
    d) De Bruyne

    1. Kloppcorn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      B

  21. Aman.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Is defoe magic due this week?

  22. J to the T
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Do I need to wildcard?
    Foster (Elliot)
    Valencia Alonso Stephens* Mee (Mason**)
    Ali RLC* JWP* Carrol Willian*
    Lukaku Kane Firminho

    And if I do wild card - how does this look
    Foster (Elliot)
    Jones Alonso Davies Ward (Gomez)
    Ali Miki Choupu Carrol Chabolah
    Lukaku Kane Firminho

  23. JohnC94
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    RMT, Used 2 Ft and sacrificed Salah for a heavy front 3, Don't see many going with this strategy, Was it worth it?

    Elliot (Foster)
    Davies, Jones, TAA, (Zanka, Mbemba)
    Alli, Mkhi, Mooy, Gross (RLC)
    Kane (C), Lukaku, Jesus

    0.5itb

  24. Ups And Downs
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    I'd be surprised to see Firmino and Salah both starting this week after reading quotes from Klopp's presser.

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Think pool might line up

      Mig
      Trent. Matip. Gomez. Robertson
      Can. Milner
      Salah. Coutinho. Ox
      Sturridge

  25. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Who should I get rid of first?

    Stephens or Yoshida

    Thanks

    1. LFC4EVER
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Yoshida, but ultimately, both..

  26. LFC4EVER
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Start Elliot (Stoke - H) Or Foster (Wet Ham - H)?

  27. IL Fantasista
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    A. Lukaku --> Kane for -4?
    B. KDB --> Eriksen for -4?
    C. Both of the above for -8?

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A

  28. zotter
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Predictions

    Bournemouth. Brighton. 2-0
    Palace. Saints. 1-2
    Huddersfield. Leicester. 1-1
    Pool. Burnley. 3-0
    Newcastle. Stoke. 1-1
    Watford. City. 0-4
    WBA. West Ham. 2-0
    Spurs. Swansea. 4-0
    Chelsea. Arsenal. 3-0
    United. Everton. 1-1

  29. Giggs_11
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Should i remove pogba for -4 or risk it n leave in for next week
    Miki T

  30. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    RLC is going to get me a goal today. It's finally happening!