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

    Why is Ben Mee about to drop? I'm happily bringing him in for rotation on WC

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

      get ward

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

        Does he have the same attacking threat?

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

          his record suggests so

    2. Ambrosiana Inter
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Mee is no where near the drop

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

        he's about to drop

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

          He's been about to drop all week without really getting much closer.

          I brought him in on WC.

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

            This

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

            well he got a cleanie last week that stopped it. one blank and he'll drop

    3. COLLIN QUANER
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Ward has more of an attacking threat than Mee.

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

    Gamez the best 4m ?

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

      seems so

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

    Which team would be best....

    1. (0.1M ITB)
    Foster
    Bavies/Kolasiniac/Alonso/
    Miki/Ali/Kante/Choupo
    Kane/Vardy/Jesus

    S: Elliot/Ward/Romeu/Rangel/

    or
    2. (0.0 ITB)
    De Gea
    Dawson/Bertrand/Luiz/Cedric
    Salah/Alli/Silva/Mooy
    Kane/Kaku/

    S: Elliot/Maiappa/RLC/Ladapo

    Cheers

  4. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    20,000 FC Kiln fans turn up to the emirates. Bloody admirable. Would have loved to have gone toe to toe with them.

    1. Pariße
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      There were also just about 20,000 Arsenal fans at the Emirates...

  5. Sickboy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Does anyone have the code for the FFS league please and are you allowed to join mid season?

    Currently standing about 1.5m so won't be winning it any time soon!

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

      Have a look just under the captain polls.

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

      It's on the homepage

    3. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Sky Sports FFS League
      Name:FFScout Pin: 8300422

      Fantasy Premier League Classic
      League Code: 52537-26799

      UEFA Champions League
      League Name: FFScout
      League Code: 69225FB3

      1. Sickboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks guys

  6. luke25
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Small thing I know but does anyone else find it annoying that the sort by maximum value constantly changes? I know it seems it's based on most expensive player but frustrating sorting by such random prices

    1. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Yes.

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

    On a WC. Jones plus 0.9 or Kola / Luiz (and which one)

    1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Kola.

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

        Even do it this week or wait ? Kola has Chelsea away

        1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Yep do it bench maybe this week. Depend on the of your team

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

            Bench naughton and ward burnley

    2. fishnil
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Kola next week, based on your team. But being on WC, would like to pick a team for at least 2/3 weeks.

      1. fishnil
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Get Kola and play him. Who knows may get a goal or assist.

        1. G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          This.

  8. sunzip14
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    GtG? 0ft, 0.2 itb. Captaincy decision too risky?

    Elliot
    Bavies, Dawson, TAA
    Alli(C), Eriksen, Mkhi, Salah
    Jesus, Lukaku, Abraham

    subs: Krul, Tarroll, Mee, Hunemeier

    1. M00N
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Looks good to me

  9. Fantasynørden
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Fabregas for Willian - thoughts?

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

      Nah, neither are really nailed on. Will be rotated depending on the opposition.

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

      Willi may not play with Haz and Pedro available. Plus Willi played full Euro game.

  10. KUNingas
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    First on the bench

    A) TC (tot)
    B) Monreal (che)
    C) Naughton (tot)

    1. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      TC

    2. fishnil
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A

    3. KUNingas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks both

    4. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      C)

  11. M00N
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Planning forward which is best?

    A) Alonso & 5.5

    B) Kolasinac & Cahill/Walker

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

      B Walker

    2. fishnil
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Get Kola and Alonso.

  12. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Ive just noticed a pattern in everton conceding goals

    Based on it Man united will score 4 against everton. Lukaku(C) ? 😀

    gw1: goals conceded = 0
    gw2: gc= 1
    gw3: gc= 2
    gw4: gc= 3

    1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      If this pattern continues Captain whoever plays them in gw38.

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

        😀

    2. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      or back to zero and restart? 😛

    3. M00N
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Could repeat and go back to zero?

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

        Or go back down again by one?

    4. Sims
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      united
      4
      4
      2
      2

      based on this pattern united should score 0

      1. boogle
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Could also be 1 though

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

        Or 1

    5. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Happenstance

  13. Can’t beat em so&hell…
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Thanks for the feedback so far. At the moment, I'm very heavy up front (Kane/Lukaku/Morata) and a bit weak in midfield... so...

    a) Morata + Choupo (or Gross)
    b) Firmino + Fabregas

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

      A because Cesc isn't nailed on.

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

      Id stick with your big hitters.
      I've actually gone with Jesus, Lukaku and Kane but plan to do Jesus -> Morata in a few weeks (I think Arsenal and Stoke will be tough fixtures whereas Jesus' are pretty kind)

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

    Most goals scored this weekend?

    A) Liverpool
    B) City
    C) Spurs
    D) Chelsea
    E) United

    1. the vanisher
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      cbade

    2. COLLIN QUANER
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      CBDAE

    3. Hotdogs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      CBDAR

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

        CBDAE*

    4. MOZIL
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      BCAED ******

  15. the vanisher
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    any press conferences today?

  16. HD7
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    A) Simpson, Ramsey
    B) Azpi, Atsu
    C) Zapacosta Choupo

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

    Which to play today?

    1)Gamez(Newcastle vs Stoke) or
    Brady(Burnley away vs Liverpool)
    or Carroll (Swansea away vs Spurs)?

    2)Forster or Lossl?

  18. Chris_White
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Any Newcastle fans around?

    Just wondering if the possibility of Gamez keeping his place for the foreseeable future is as slim as I think...

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      He will play Saturday I believe. Had very few chances and looked good Sunday. Long term it is between him, Mbemba and Clark (with Lejeune playing CB). It is slim like you say.

      1. Chris_White
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        As expected then. Cheers. Dummet not in the mix?

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          His injury is more long term I believe. Probably on his return although he is USELESS and would be my last pick!! My guessed order / order of preference would be:

          1. Yedlin - Clark - Lejeune - Mbemba
          2. Yedlin - Lacelles - Lejeune - Clark
          3. Yedlin - Clark - Lejeune - Gamez

          Long term I believe Clark is the best pick.

      2. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Could yedlin play rb and manquillo lb?

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Unlikely

  19. Ronnies
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Play a or b ?

    a) foster - home to west ham

    b) elliot - home to stoke

    Tnks

    1. aapoman
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      a

    2. COLLIN QUANER
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Same dilemma. Leaning towards Elliot

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

      Flip a coin. I'm on Foster atm.

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

        on Elliott atm lol

  20. aapoman
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Final WC team. Thoughts?

    Foster
    BDavies, Cedric, Gámez
    Hazard, Mkhitaryan, Richarlison, Ritchie
    Kane (c), Lukaku, Firmino

    Elliott; Wimmer, Kiko, Carroll

    1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Really like it. Bit early for hazard I feel but could work out.

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

      Firmino to Vardy
      Haz to Salah
      Cedric to Kola

    3. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Get a more nailed defender than Gámez

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

    Pogba to:

    1. Alli
    2. Eriksen
    3. Silva
    4. KDB

    Cheers all

    Other forwards:
    Salah Pogba Mooy Atsu
    Kane Lukaku Firminho

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

      3

    2. aapoman
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      2

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      2

    4. vova
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I have Alli atm, so him I guess.

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

        But would he be your choice if you didn't have him 🙂

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

      Cheers all! I was actually between Eriksen and Silva myself...Man C have sweet fixtures but Eriksen is on fire

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

      Eriksen.

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

    Hi guys, G2G?

    Elliot

    Kola /Davies /Jones / Stones

    Mhiki / Erik / Silva

    Jesus / Kane / Firmino

    Subs

    RLC / TC / Gamez & JP

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

      Looks great

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

      GTG

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

        thanks

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

    Defence Kola / Moreno / Lascelles / Bavies
    Mid Alli / Ritchie / Choupo / Carroll

    David Silva + Naughton (or other 4.5 def)
    or
    Alonso + Gross

    Afraid of no City cover but afraid aswell that Alonso will be essential.

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

    Is mata a genuine option now pogba out

    1. InSaneMan-e
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      For Home matches yeah
      Away to stoke Moutinho played 4-3-3 and I wonder if Mata gets the chop again for Saints away next

  25. luke25
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Wildcard team for this week

    Elliot Krul
    Kola Mendy Kiko Dunk Wimmer
    Hazard Mahrez Ozil Carroll Choupo
    Aguero Jesus Joselu

    I know no Spurs isn't great but due to mini league rules I can't have any. I could change Ozil and Joselu to Lacazette and 4.5 bench fodder.

    Any help is greatly appreciated.

    Thanks!

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

      I wouldn't double up on Aguero/Jesus on a wc

      Probably just go with Jesus

      Understand it will partly cover for rotation risk but 2 heavy hitters is sinking a lot of cash into a rotation risk situation

      1. luke25
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah I know what you mean, I can just never pick between the two, when they both play it's a dream. Will look to take one of them out.

        Thanks

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

      You really need Spurs coverage with their fixture list. Having no MUN coverage may also hurt.

      Davies instead of Mendy. Kane for Aguero. Mahrez is a solid punt. Ozil won't pay off immediately.

      1. luke25
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I can't have Spurs unfortunately due to mini league rules

  26. Grounderz
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Team done and checked. How is she looking?

    de Gea
    Cedric - Danilo - Dawson - Mee
    Mkhitaryan - Gross - Eriksen
    Kane (c) - Lukaku (vc) - Vardy

    Elliot - Carroll - Atsu - Mariappa

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

      GTG

  27. InSaneMan-e
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone have any preferences between Choupo-Moting and Gross? and why

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Moting. I see Stoke scoring more goals than Brighton.

    2. SAY MY NAME
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      probably Choupo as i don't reckon Gross will get much with a Brighton side who are unlikely to score many goals

      somehow i ended up with both, don't ask me how, Pogba and Mane reasons lol

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

    Which LFC defender ??
    robertson
    TAA
    Gomez
    Moreno??

    1. boogle
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Only nailed Liverpool defender is Matip currently

    2. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      None if you want a nailed one...

  29. cilz88
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Who should I transfer out to get Ben Davies in. Luiz or Kolasniac?
    Cheers guys

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

      Luiz

    2. SAY MY NAME
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Luiz

    3. fishnil
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Luiz.

  30. mir
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone worried about having all their eggs in few baskets? I'm thinking Alonso out for Davies and Chico out for Firmino but it will give me 3 x Man Utd, 3 x Spurs and 2 x Liverpool.

    I'm doubting these moves alley because of this. 2 free transfers by the way-no hit.

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Go Kolasniac and Vardy then

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

        Yeah good shout...i might leave it and change my 4 mill Def and carry over the 2 frees and see what happens at weekend.

    2. luke25
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      One of the main things I look at is not having too little spread of teams in my 15, hypocritical cos I always look to have 3 city players.

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

        Yeah getting Jesus means Lukaku goes in similar moves to Andy's last night.

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

      I wouldn't worry about coverage with these high caliber players. I'd try and get Davies some other way as Alonso you have to have faith in. ARS at home is a good fixture for him. Firmino is not essential as Chicharito has decent fixtures.