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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. Flat Eric
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Keep Siggi? Have 0.7 to spend on upgrade

    1. Think
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Keep

  2. 3050MIF
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    A) Holding, Pedro, Gabriel Jesus
    or
    B) Gibbs, Hazard, Anichebe

    1. v12w12
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Very tough, probs A

    2. Think
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A for me

    3. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A

  3. trinzoo
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Arsenal and Man City pressers times anyone ?

    1. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Curious too

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Curious three.

    3. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      x4

    4. luke25
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Man City is usually at 13:45 I think, not sure about Arsenal

    5. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Arsenals done already.

      1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Did Wenger say Kos is out?

  4. MESSINHO
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Need help chaps!

    A) Gibson -> Holding
    B) Gibson, Bailly -> Holding, Kompany (-4)
    C) Gibson, Alli, Benteke -> Holding, Sane, Jesus (-8)

    Cheers.

    1. 3050MIF
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. MESSINHO
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks!

  5. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Best move here?

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

    BBing

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Mick J
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Holding’s a rotation risk, obviously, but for £4.0 you’re probably happy to get even one game. A is safer, but B with Fabregas might very well pay off. I guess Pedro will be saved for Wembley if Chelsea win tonight.

  6. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    "Charlie Austin could be ready" 😆

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

    Are there any more pressers from any PL team today, or are we safe now to make transfers?

    1. Elwood
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Waiting on City

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      City & Spurs of FPL use

  8. Totti
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    any news on koscielny?

    1. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

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

  9. Lawrø
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Saving a FT seems pretty powerful this week considering most of our squads play twice... increased chance of injuries, suspensions and rotation for GW38 😉

    1. XabiAlonso
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Would like to but have Kosc

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Nice and easy to get two players playing for something in too... Sit back and enjoy the carnage 😎

      1. XabiAlonso
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Schadenfreude

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I have injuries THIS week to deal with!!

      We have a bench to use GW38

      1. Lawrø
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        😆

  10. TheBusDriver
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Need more than 1 reply please. Monreal or Azpilecuta?

    1. Think
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Monreal

    2. MESSINHO
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Monreal

    3. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Monreal

    4. Orange Roughy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Monreal

    5. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Monreal because Arsenal still have a lot to play for after weekend so less chance of rotation.

    6. TheBusDriver
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Thank you all! Monreal it is!

    7. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Montreal

    8. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Monreal

    9. The Butch
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      azpi

    10. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Monreal Monreal Monreal

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

    A: Huth -> Bavies
    B: Huth -> Darmian

  12. Cruz88
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    a) Sterling captain? I have Sanchez, Kane, Jesus etc too
    b) Swap Koscielny for another -4? I took a -4 to get him in already, but am bench boosting so want a fully playing team

    1. Aubaaaaa
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A. Too risk to captain Sterling. Rotation risk. Would choose between Sanchez or Jesus.

      B. If you want a peace of mind, then yes. If not you can risk it and hope he is fit to play.

  13. 7Hells
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Advice please .. Cheers for DGW BB

    Cabs Foster
    Jones alonso Stephens Evans Jags
    Sanchez *Ali Erikson Haz King
    *Gabi Kane Anichebe

    Transfers
    A) Ali for KDB -4
    B) Ali & Gabi for Fab or Sane & Jesus -8

    1. Aubaaaaa
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Think you'll need city attacking cover. Probably just A.

  14. Aubaaaaa
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Any transfers needed for this team? No more BB.

    Caballero
    Alonso Monreal Yoshida
    Sanchez (TC) Hazard Alli Sane King
    Kane Jesus

    Pickford Gabbi Holgate Maguire

    1FT 0.7ITB

    1. Think
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Gabbiadini out

      1. Aubaaaaa
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'm not doing bench boost. Is there anyone in the starting 11 that I should bench?

  15. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Team atm -

    Cech - Caballero
    Cahill - Azpilicueta - Gabriel - Yoshida - Stephens
    Sanchez - Hazard - Alli - Sane - King
    Kane - Jesus - Anichebe

    Thinking Gabriel ➡ Holding as my FT.

    GTG?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yep do the transfer then g2g

    2. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Similar position.

      How come you're thinking of Holding over Gibbs?

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I think Kos replaces Gibbs.

  16. KingOllie
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Robertson -> Holding worth a -4?

    1. KingOllie
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Or can get gibbs?

  17. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Could Christopher Brunt be the ultimate differential/hedge?
    DGW
    OOP
    on corners
    think of all the Chelsea/City attacking two-pointers when they get two clean sheets
    😀

    1. Think
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I m looking at him for Huth replacement

    2. GoonerByron
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I like your thinking.. I'm considering him too, him or Davies.. Not like Spurs fixtures are brilliant, they could easily concede in both.

  18. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    What do I do with this defence? 0.8itb

    Gabriel, Bertrand, yoshida, Stones, benalouane

    1. Legomane
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Gabriel out, maybe stones too - wait for presser. BB active?

      1. Bis_78
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I have BB active and am thinking Stephens + Holding??
        or Gibbs???

        A few seem to think Brunt may be a differential but his fixtures are not nice??

    2. Bis_78
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I also would like advice on Gabriel + Stones please

  19. Legomane
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    A. Alli > Sané (Have triple Spurs...gives some ML cover..)
    B. Koscielny > Kompany or Monreal
    C. Alli Koscielny > Sané Kompany/Azpilicueta (-4)
    D. Alli Koscielny > KDB Holding (-4)
    E. Save FT and risk Kosc...

    BB Active.

    Cech Pickford
    Alonso Koscielny Yoshida Stephens Holgate
    Sanchez Hazard Alli Eriksen King
    Kane Jesus Anichebe

    Rival team : BB and TC, but 36pts behind after making 2 transfers :

    Heaton Jakupovic
    Bailly Fuchs Cedric Pieters Aké
    Sanchez Hazard Sané Dier Clucas
    Kane Jesus Rashford

    1. Bis_78
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I think B for Monreal

  20. A-S-H
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Koscielny --> Kompany (-4)

    Yey or Neh

    1. Legomane
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Debating this on a FT...

  21. Dele
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Is there actually a planned conference for Arsenal today?

    Anyone holding onto Koscielny is he worth getting rid of for a hit?

    Already took a hit last week to get him in for Kompany (Lost my head).

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      LOL

      1. Dele
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        It was a painful GW from that perspective.

        1. Rainer
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I meant re:Arsenal presser. Read article.

    2. Legomane
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Should really be a HT for this - by far the most common dilemma on here today, myself included

    3. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

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

  22. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Hazard to KdB for a -4? Feels like a season defining decision.

    1. ladsofbunch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      On the same. My ML rival has brought in KDB and has his TC v my BB this week. 7 point gap

  23. JackBetherz
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Who's more nailed out of Gibbs or Holding?
    I feel that one of them will be dropped when Koscielny is back, meaning he comes in as either a straight swap for Holding or Monreal moves to left wing back instead of Gibbs and Koscielny slots in to Monreal's former position
    Any help would be great on this situation, Thankyou!

    1. MTPockets
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Nobody knows.

      • KingOllie
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Same situation here. I think holding slightly more nailed

      • ladsofbunch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Think gibbs will play

    2. Honeybadger United
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Kosc and Capoue for Holding and Pedro for -8?

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

        I wouldn't do it for free

    3. Elwood
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Sergio Aguero and John Stones are set to return when Manchester City face Leicester City on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.

      http://www.skysports.com/football/man-city-vs-leicester/preview/356698

      Bugger - Is Jesus still nailed on?

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I saw that too, also on their website. But to my knowledge there has been no press conference yet and it's speculation.

      2. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        He is but limited minutes

      3. luke25
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Aguero has been in training last few days, his form and Jesus's performances since coming back would put Jesus' minutes at risk you'd think. Would like to see them both start again.

      4. Bis_78
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Just about to get rid of Stones. Now what to do?????????

      5. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Jesus and Kun have played effectively together and Pep worships Jesus. I would guess he is nailed.

    4. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Can't decide between Mustafi or Monreal. Should I go Mustafi for the differential?

      1. Legomane
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'm considering Monreal out of those two - reckon Mustafi could be rested so soon after return from injury

    5. Ian Davis
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month 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?

    6. MarkoSD
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      ox + 4,9 deff
      or
      monreal + 4,8 midd
      ?

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        The second one if you're not bench-boosting.

        1. MarkoSD
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Why? I am bb

    7. ANON.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Best Huth replacement 4.9m or under? Anyone else to add to the list?
      A. Cedric
      B. Phil Jones
      C. Simpson
      D. Bavies

    8. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      If Chelsea wins tonight, I reckon Conte will field similar 11.

      Guard of honor and all that. Then rotation galore vs Sunderland

      1. Darklord_bg
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Who knows...

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          God

      2. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Isn't the guard of honour for the last game? They don't get the trophy presented to them until GW38 - at home to Sunderland. I'd think the first team start in that match but various people get taken off.