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The Weekend Team News

Fantasy managers are eagerly awaiting the afternoon press conferences with Pep Guardiola expected to provide an update on the status of Sergio Aguero, who has returned to full training following a rib injury.

This follows Aguero’s post on social media yesterday, where he declared himself “ready” to return for the visit of Stoke City.

With Aguero possibly in contention, Guardiola’s attacking options and configurations look far more difficult to predict. Today’s conference will hopefully offer more clarity on his likely squad and line-up.

For Stoke, Joe Allen is unavailable for the Etihad trip having suffered concussion that forced him off during Wales’ midweek clash with Republic of Ireland. The midfielder has missed training this week as part of the protocol surrounding the nature of the injury, with manager Mark Hughes ruling him out this morning. Defender Bruno Martins-Indi may also miss out, while skipper Ryan Shawcross continues to progress with an ongoing back muscle injury and remains sidelined. However, Jese Rodriguez is back in contention after missing the previous Gameweek for personal reasons.

Elsewhere, Liverpool will need to restructure their three-man frontline after Sadio Mane was ruled out of tomorrow’s home meeting with Manchester United due to a hamstring injury.

Jose Mourinho, meanwhile, is set to be without Marouane Fellaini, who picked up a knee injury while on international duty.

Burnley manager Sean Dyche has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the home clash against West Ham United, but Jonathan Walters remains sidelined with a knee injury.

Pedro Obiang and Edimilson Fernandes look set to be available for that trip to Turf Moor, while Manuel Lanzini could be poised for a first start of the season.

N’Golo Kante is expected to miss Chelsea’s trip to Crystal Palace due to a hamstring injury, while Antonio Conte’s press conference this afternoon will hopefully shed some light on Alvaro Morata’s similar problem.

And the Eagles are
sweating over their first-choice stopper Wayne Hennessey, who is set for scans after sustaining an injury on international duty for Wales.

Swansea City head coach Paul Clement revealed that Wilfried Bony is “50/50 to start” against Huddersfield Town due to a hamstring injury, but Renato Sanches is unlikely to be available.

Midfielder Danny Williams is available for the trip to south Wales following a foot injury, while Steve Mounie has a chance of being named in the matchday squad.

Younes Kaboul remains sidelined ahead of Watford’s home meeting with Arsenal, while Sebastian Prodl is still doubtful to face the Gunners. Isaac Success has been ruled out for between six and eight weeks with a knee injury.

Arsene Wenger has a number of concerns at the back for the Vicarage Road encounter. Shkodran Mustafi will miss the trip, while Sead Kolasinac (hip) and Laurent Koscielny (achilles) will undergo fitness tests today. Mesut Ozil (knee) and Danny Welbeck (groin) are back in full training and in contention to face the Hornets.

Josh King and Ryan Fraser face late assessments on hamstring complaints as Bournemouth make their way to face Spurs at Wembley Stadium. Eddie Howe has conceded that Brad Smith is set for a stint on the sidelines after picking up “a nasty injury” on duty for Australia over the break.

For Spurs, Mauricio Pochettino looks set to be boosted by the return of both Erik Lamela and Danny Rose. Both joined full training this week although the Cherries visit will likely come too soon for the duo.

Davy Propper is expected to be fit for Brighton & Hove Albion’s home encounter against Everton, with the midfielder recovering from a hip problem suffered while on international duty.

Midfielders Matt Ritchie (thigh), Christian Atsu (knee) and Jonjo Shelvey (hand) are all minor injury concerns ahead of Newcastle United’s trip to Southampton, with Rafa Benitez set to provide an update on the trio in his press conference later today.

Wilfred Ndidi is available for the home fixture against West Bromwich Albion, while Jamie Vardy has fully recovered from a hip problem.

James Morrison, Hal Robson-Kanu and Nacer Chadli are all slight injury concerns ahead of Monday’s visit to the King Power Stadium.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of this tomorrow’s 11.30am 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.

1,242 Comments Post a Comment
  1. redwiing
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Since my previous post I thought it'd be good to ask, What would be your optimum team for this game week on a free hit chip?

    1. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Pope
      Mee, Alonso, Otamendi
      Alli, Eriksen, Hazard, Silva, Sterling
      Kane, Batshuayi

      1. Krionos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Wow, I've toyed with the idea of a free hit chip this week and that is almost exactly what I came up with as well...

      2. redwiing
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        I wish I had the balls to take a punt on Batshuayi!!

    2. StayoutheSpiceZone
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Forster
      Davies Ward Stones
      Coutinho Eriksen Richarlison Sterling Sane
      Lukaku Kane

  2. ooooo
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    rp
    A) Atsu Ward Rangel
    B) Carroll Ward Yedlin
    C) Carroll Maguire Rangel

    Which one is better?

    1. scarlet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      B

  3. Atimis
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Which one would you pick long term?
    Ota vs Luiz
    Or other??
    Cheers!

    1. mcrayeps
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Ota
      look how city play against chelsea

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      I am sticking with Otamendi for now.

    3. Atimis
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Thanks mates

  4. FPLAdmiral
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Help please chaps?

    (A) Mkhi + Firmino > Chupo + Jesus (-4)
    (B) Mkhi + Firmino > Silva + Vardy (-4)
    (C) Other

    1FT, 0.4m ITB

    Elliott
    B.Davies, Cedric, Naughton
    Salah, Eriksen, Mkhi, Carroll
    Kane, Lukaku, Vardy

    (Foster)(Mbema, Rosenior, RLC)

    1. The Head-Ake
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      B

  5. Meltens
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Medium term, who would you say is the best captaincy option to rival Kane the weeks when he's got a tough fixture, Kun or Sanchez?

    Building my WC team and either leaving money in the bank for Jesus to Kun, or throwing Jesus out and going for Sanchez.

    1. Evasivo
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Potentially Hazard

      1. Meltens
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        • 8 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Haha trying to throw a spanner in the works are we?? 😉
        Never had any luck with Eden, always get him at the wrong time. Don't really like him as a captaincy option like Kun och Alexis.

        1. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          So get him now, before his hauls. You’ve got to be proactive with guys like Hazard, get them in nice and early.

          Oh and no Swedish words allowed on here 😉

    2. DF
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Kun

  6. xRedArrow
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Best Shout for attacking returns in next 4:

    A) VVD
    B) Bertrand

    Caveat: VVD little more of a rotation risk considering he played 1st full game and they have 3 other central defender vying for starts.

    1. Pariße
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      VVD still.

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Neither. Neither has had a shot inside the box, and Bertrand has not troubled the Wingbacks table.

      1. Jersey
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        not correct.

        VVD had 3 shots inside the box in last week's game alone, the first game he's played (other than 3 minutes).

        (filter: 'current gameweek', not 'previous gameweek' , which you may have done.)

  7. tokara
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    i think Aguero will start...

    1. Evasivo
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Probably, for the last 15-20mins

    2. AJ24
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Snap - and troll every Jesus owner

    3. Clintymints
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Prob get the the job done in 60 if he does

      If I was Mark Hughes I'd be telling my defenders to have a sneaky dig at his ribs marking him the weekend 8)

      1. Squashed
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Niceee

        1. Clintymints
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          Would that be a low blow, Joe Blow?

    4. Pacer.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      4-6-0 and troll ever Kun/Jesus owner

      Pep has already warned it will happen this season

  8. AJ24
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Will David Luiz play for Chelsea now that his suspension is over?

    1. danishdynamite
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Seems almost certain, yes

  9. danishdynamite
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    (Urggh, got bottomed)

    I have to go to a family shindig in a short while, so it's last call for my WC.

    Playing 523

    Ryan / Elliot
    Bavies / Cedric / Maguire / Jones / Stones
    Hazard / Sterling / TC / King / RLC
    Kane / Jesus / Vardy

    2.9 ITB for the inevtiable gaargghh, I have to get Morata & Kun, and Hazard can do one in GW12 for Mihki + cash to upgrade to a Chelsea defender.

    I'd prefer one from the start, but I can't make it stick, unless I do cedric > Alonso and take the inevtable hit down the line

    1. The Head-Ake
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Jones to Simpson and Maguire to Monreal. Sterling to Silva and keep the cash for future moves. Stones may not be nailed

      1. danishdynamite
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Cheers

  10. balint84
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    is sterling nailed?

    1. danishdynamite
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      I don't think anybody is naled in that side aside from KDB and the keeper

    2. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      No one is nailed under Pep

    3. Teror
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      He has scored from the bench twice so it doesn't even matter.

  11. Jimmy6446
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    How's my WC team looking? (0.1itb)

    Pope // Elliot
    Davies Maguire Otamendi Alonso // Mbemba
    Sterling Gross Eriksen // King Loftus-Cheek
    Vardy Kane Lukaku

    1. DF
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Reckon I'd take coutinho over Eriksson.
      Nice team though.

      1. Jimmy6446
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Might possibly make that move in 2 weeks time with Liverpool's improved fixtures 🙂

    2. Krafty Werks
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Don't like Mbemba as 5th defender nor do i like King as 4th mid, i would personally downgrade one or two of Alonso/Otamendi/Lukaku and upgrade these pair.

    3. Krafty Werks
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      If you defo don't wanna lose Lukaku then maybe Otamendi > Ward, King > Choupo-Moting, Alonso > Azpilicueta and Mbemba > Wimmer...much more flexible that way.

  12. Cooper123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Does Aguero's magical recovery affect the merits of going with Silva, Sterling, and Jesus?

    Jonty, you were thinking about this. Changed your mind?

    1. Clintymints
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Doesn't affect Silva in any way but Could possibly affect Sterling and Jesus, yes. More competition for them both.

      They will all feature, but not sure which order!

    2. MTPockets
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Wolverined. Although he hasn't actually recovered for a game yet.

    3. Ian Davis
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      A)

      Pope / Elliot
      Jones / Davies / Cedric / Naughton / Mbemba
      Sterling / Silva / Richarlison / Choupo / Carrol
      Kane / Jesus / Lukaku

      or B)

      Pope / Elliot
      Jones / Davies / OTAMENDI / Naughton / Mbemba
      Sterling / Silva / Richarlison / FABREGAS / Carrol
      Kane / VARDY / Lukaku

      1. scarlet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        A

      2. The Head-Ake
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        B

      3. nonprophet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        B

    4. scarlet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      On a wildcard, just got to decide whether to go for:
      A) Jesus, Vardy & P Jones or
      B) Jesus, Joselu & Alonso (+1.3M to bring in Aguero)

      1. Ian Davis
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        A

    5. Cocky Spaniel Alves
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Is Cuco Martina a safe option?

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Not in my opinion.

      2. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        50 50 Holgate

      3. Lanley Staurel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Not as a defender.

      1. Russell
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Naughton to Walker

        1. Teror
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          Or Long > Otamendi (-4) ?

          1. Russell
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 20 days ago

            Yep good too

    6. Whats the Mata?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      If Pep says Kun is fit and available against Stoke, is it a good option getting him in?
      Even if he starts off the bench against Stoke, he has a good chance of scoring. Plus great captaincy option for post gw9.
      Plus Jesus with 180 mins in South America is a factor.

      Although all this depends on Pep saying he's fit.

      Thoughts?

      1. Yozzer
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        If he's fit and available he's not going to play somone who only returned back yesterday after playing 90 mins the day before. It's enough for me

      2. Teror
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        I'd wait in all honesty. If he doesn't play you'll look like a right silly dumb dumb with 11.5 mil parked on the bench. Why the rush? He's not going to rise. His ownership is well down. Will he score more than one goal off the bench in the unlikely case that he is back? I think not. Put your feet up my son.

      3. MTPockets
          7 years, 20 days ago

          Don't think so. Not rugby, but opposition players bound to take physical advantage.

          1. Pieterke30
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 20 days ago

            And they should

      4. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        when is pep and contes press conferences

        1. G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          Hot Topic tab.

      5. Sims
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        presser timings?

        1. Clintymints
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          Usually around 3 or something I think

        2. G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          Hot Topic tab.

      6. mcrayeps
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Spurs Fixtures until GW 11 (oct 14 - Nov 5):
        BOU, rmd, LIV, WHU, mun, RMD, CRY

        im thinking of ERIKSEN + DAVIES to STERLING + ALONSO from GW9

        Yay or Nay?

      7. ooooo
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        How nailed is Yedlin?

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          Nobody knows, Newcastle fans least of all. My bet is that Mbemba will be back.

          1. ooooo
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 20 days ago

            Don't they play in different positions?

        2. Deano
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          It's a minefield there, Mbemba not even in the squad last start.

          1. ooooo
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 20 days ago

            So just upgrade to Clark then?

            1. Deano
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 20 days ago

              If you want NEW defence cover I'd choose a nailed option like him or Lac.

      8. Arfaish
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Wild card team, what do we think?

        Elliot - Pope
        Davies - Azpil - Maguire - Ward - 4m
        Haz - Silva - Sterling - Shaqiri - 4.5
        Kane - Jesus - Joselu

        Is double Burnley defense too much, could do Fab instead of Pope?
        Got enough money ITB to do Sterling to Coutinho easily after Pool - Spurs. Cheers.

        1. The Head-Ake
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          Downgrade Shaq and upgrade Sterling. Mag to Simpsons if you wanna

          1. Arfaish
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 20 days ago

            Sterling is a place holder for Coutinho who will be i after the next two gameweeks. Think Sterling the better option in the short term

      9. Super Silva Haze
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Done and Dusted. This is my wildcard team. What do you guys think ?

        Fabianski
        Maguire Davies D.Luiz Ward
        Hazard (c) Richarlison Sterling
        Kane Lukaku Vardy

        Elliot Carroll Mbemba Surman

        1. The Head-Ake
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          A different one, sort of like it but the bench isn't entirely strong. Can you do Sterling to Silva by any chance?

        2. 007 [RoboKlopp]
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          Decent team, Hazard is good differential. But maybe need one or two game to explode.

      10. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        If you got a couple of minutes to kill and fancy a chuckle have a butchers at this:
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af6nDyA2uAs&t=413

        Top 20 GK mistakes 😆

      11. Deano
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Will Antonio +4 score more than Hazard this week?

      12. Russell
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Why can't I find the BBC Live Sportsday feed anymore?!

      13. Markus
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Does anyone think azpi might play some games at wing back with rudiger/cristensen/luiz/chill all options for CB or we just expecting rudiger and cristensen to be back ups? Was Alonso ever rotated last season? Trying to decide between stretching myself for Alonso or settling for azpi.

        1. CloudSky
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          Its a possibility but they have Moses and Zappacosta for that position.

      14. HurriKane
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Firmino to troll us all and score vs united ?

        1. Teror
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          Nah

      15. Teror
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Long > Otamendi (-4)? Already did KdB > Sterling. Here's my team:

        https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/420916/event/7

      16. Essrick
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Morning chaps,

        Can you kindly give me feedback on my WC team please?

        Fabianski/Elliot
        Davies/Otamendi/Cedric/Cresswell/Ward
        Salah/Silva/Richarlison/RLC/Carroll
        Kane/Jesus/Vardy

        0.2m itb

        Thanks!

        1. Teror
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          Nice and template. G2G.