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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. TheBusDriver
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    I have Gibson and Koscielny. Who should I sell and for Azpi or Monreal?

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

      risk of rotaton with chelsea is they win tonight although i also have azpi. Koscienly may play and dont see middlesborugh keeping any clean sheets

    2. Max City
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      None

  2. Sjaugen
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    How bull are we on Spurs now? Collapsed hard last year when the title chances broke. Ceteris parisbus with Leicester to Chelsea now

    1. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      All depends on the Chelsea game, if they don't win it opens the door just a crack wider for Spurs.

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

      Depends if they can break through Jose's wall. If they do that, the race is alive.

      They are a wonderfully talented, young team, and will be title contenders for years to come imo.

      1. Sjaugen
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Fully agree 🙂
        ManU doesn't score against top 6 teams (away), and they are fielding the Rooney team.
        Tempting to get in Vertongen (see below)

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

      having 3 spurs may be a problem if chelsea win. 2 max spurs players for me

  3. Team Zissou
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Would you De Roon -> Albrighton (-4)?

    You would wouldn't you..

    1. Effendi007
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Why not Redmond?

    2. Chris_H
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I did just that. May as well gamble

  4. tokara
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    is kosci out too?

    tempted to do kosci and huth to monreal and gibbs

  5. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Who're you captaining this gw?

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

      Jesus

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

      San(c)hez

      Even he was average, 28 pts. He now has Stoke and Sunderland, both are rubbish and Arsenal has decent chance for top 4

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

      Sanchez or Jesus.

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

      Jes(c)us

    5. Shifty
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Still undecided. Sanchez or Jesus.

    6. Yome
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      The Holy Spirit

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

        Who's that? Isn't Jesus the "Son" in the trinity?

        That book is confusing.

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

      Jesus. 4 league starts, 4 goals, 2 assists

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

    Hi all, i've asked this before but get totally split results..

    Who would you rather have this week, Cech or Kompany?

    1. MTPockets
        6 years, 11 months ago

        cech

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

          Cech

      • Sjaugen
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Points in 37? Cech

    2. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A or B from these options?
      A Kelly & Costa to Vertongen & Jesus
      B Eriksen & Anichebe to TCarroll & Jesus

      1. OneDennisBergkamp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        A

    3. sergioaguero67
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Is the press con done?

      What is the new on Koscielny?

      Please help.

      1. Top 210 Club
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Unlikely to play 1st game.

      2. 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

        Make of that what you will.

    4. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Like most am wondering how best to replace Gabriel, which would you prefer;
      A) Gibbs/Holding and Alli
      B) Cedric (Soton triple Def) + Alli
      C) Monreal/Mustafi + Sane/Sterling (-4)
      D) Other £14m combo (already have two other City)
      Ta

    5. drughi
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      35 Points from ml leader, his team is in far worse state ahead of the dgw but he has BB and TC left and I have BB. He will most likely TC Sanchez this week. Should I go with Sanchez as captain or pick jesus/kane. He doesnt have either of them.

      1. ad-hoque
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Think you need differential . Presuming your BB ing this week and maybe captain Jesus ? Two city games at home fighting for top 4, arsenal have fa cup so may rotate

    6. Shirokov(c)
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Willy - Pickford
      Luiz - Monreal - Yoshi - Stephens - Holgate
      Sanchez - Hazard - Eriksen - Sane - Carroll
      Kane - Jesus - Gabbiadini

      I plan on playing my bench boost this week. Should I save my transfer?

      1. KISSES
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Look stron

      2. ANON.
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Save or maybe Hazard to KDB

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

      Wenger on Koscielny: "He's got a small chance [to play vs. Stoke]. He was not far but it was risky to play him at Southampton." #afc

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

        He won't play both games with FA cup in mind

    8. KISSES
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I want another DGW defender, can only afford either Gibbs or Holding.

      Which options..
      In:
      1) Gibbs
      2) Holding

      Out:
      A) Bailly
      B) Holgate

      1. Top 210 Club
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Bailly likely to play now because of Europa suspension... Holgate also worth keeping

      2. soup natsi
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        1B

      3. ANON.
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        1B

      4. Arsène Around
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Holgate should be a cs tonight

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

      Hi lads, need some of your opinions.
      Playing bench boost this week.

      Cech, Jakupovic
      Alonso, Davies, Gabriel, Stephens, Holgate
      Sanchez, Hazard, Eriksen, King, Carrol
      Costa, Jesus, Barnes

      Concerns:
      1. What to do with Gabriel (he's unlikely to start, right?)
      2. Hazard to KDB?
      3. Costa & Eriksen to KDB & somebody (Llorente perhaps)
      4. Eriksen & Gabriel to Sane & Otamendi (or any def below 5.9)

      Any suggestions or advice?

    10. ANON.
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      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
      C. Hazard + Huth to Sane + Kompany

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        A. would mean 3 southampton defenders, you think they will get you anything this week ?

        1. ANON.
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          No idea, there's just no one else in that price range

    11. rocky7st
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Stuck on what to do, Herrera + Blind ->

      a) Sane + Gibbs
      b) Matic + Kompany
      c) Herrera + Gabbi + Blind > KDB, Anichebe, Holding (-4)

      Caballero Pickford
      Alonso Blind Monreal Yoshida Stephens
      Sanchez Haz Alli King Herrera
      Kane Jesus Gabbi

      2FT, 1.2ITB

    12. FredtheRed
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      What are the chances of Ake getting some game time now that Chelsea have all but wrapped up the title?
      My problem is that I have Gabriel and Huth who both look likely not to play. Thoughts much appreciated guys.

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

        Ake not playing the first game of 37 surely.

        1. FredtheRed
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          I know, but will Gabriel play at all? I just don't know what to do!

    13. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Haven't had the chance to listen the Scoutcast yet, can anyone help me with Mark's opinion on captain pick this gw?

      1. Top 210 Club
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Jesus

      2. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Think he was siding with bringing in KDB and captaining.

        Sanchez' goal may have changed things.

        1. andy85wsm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Maybe not then re:above 🙂

        2. soup natsi
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          I figure news on Kun's fitness may have changed things as well

      3. soup natsi
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Thank you both

        1. Top 210 Club
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          GL guys

    14. MartialMatas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Cech Pickford
      Alonso Cahill Bavies Yoshida Stephens
      Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Sane King
      Kane Jesus Anichebe

      Mini league basically wrapped up now, so playing for overall rank now.
      Should I get KDB in for Hazard?

    15. Arsène Around
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Hazard > KDB?
      No city cover at present, both rivals have sane x2 and Jesus, but also both have Hazard
      Sanchez or Costa (c)

      1. Fowler23
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        If u r chasing for sure

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

      A) Hazard ➡ KDB

      B) Eriksen Gabbiadini ➡ KDB Anichebe-4

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

        C) Save FT

      2. decisions
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Maybe B if you can play 352 for final week (assuming BB this week)

      3. Sjaugen
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        B. I thing the Hazard scare around here is false

      4. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        C

    17. decisions
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Hazard to KDB? Rival has neither...

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

        Meh

        1. decisions
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          exactly. Just whether Hazard will get 2 games.. I have Pedro and Alonso also

    18. Pirlø's Pen
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      9-1 to KDB in the comparison tool....

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

        Hazard beats him you mean?

        1. Pirlø's Pen
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Ah yeah my bad.

          I'll try again,

          9-1 to Hazard in the comparison tool....

    19. Rossaldinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      From Arsenal Twitter feed I think Ox will play both games - his injury "was more fatigue"

      1. boc610
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        he's 'fatigued' so will play both games...hmmm

        1. Rossaldinho
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Yes! See the other link posted on the same page

    20. Puzzle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Pressers from Arsenal & Spurs coming today?

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

      Sorry, I was out. Any news about Kosc? Thanks.

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

          So he must go:(

          Best replacement; Mustafi or Monreal?

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

      Valencia replacement wanted ---- either a Chelsea or arsenal defender... I already got Alonso and Monreal.. who else you believe is most nailed for both games ????? budget for once is not an issue...

      2nd issue.. would you drop Zaha for Fabregas as a punt (for a hit) .. I could get Pedro ofc but nobody in my ML has Fabregas..

      1. Puntillimon
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Cahill best bet

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

          tnx...

    23. The Mantis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Who would you captain out of Jesus, Costa or Sanchez? Currently set on Costa but now thinking Jesus. Just worried about Pep making a rash decision and not playing him

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

        im on sanchez - dont have jesus but have costa

      2. 1314
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Jesus..top four is still not secured and he's easily the best candidate to lead the line atm..explosive or not, he's quite consistent whenever he plays..

        1. The Mantis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          I think you've just swayed me. Thanks

    24. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Kane or Costa to Jesus for a hit? Or just keep and captain Sanchez?

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

        only Man City cover is Caballero

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

        Keep

    25. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      DDG to Cech for a -4? I fear DDG may be rested in GW38 as Europa League final is 3 days later and Mouirnho may drop Romero.

      Yay
      Nay

      1. Puntillimon
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        He will play Romero

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

        better drop your other keeper for cech then ddg (apart from curtois)