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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.

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  1. how now brown cow
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    5 - Romelu Lukaku has failed to land a shot on target in five of his last seven games against Liverpool.

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Well he did used to play for Everton

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

      He plays for a good team now.

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

    A. Lacazette to Jesus
    B. Lacazette to Aguero
    C. Lacazette to Morata
    D. Lacazette to Lacazette.

    Thanks.

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

      D

      1. My Name Is Prince
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        A bit sideways, innit?

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

          Yeah wouldn't do it for a hit

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

            Hehe..think it might work wonders!

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

      Vardy

      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        People don't want t o hear Vardy delusion

    3. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Hold versus Watford then reassess the City options

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

        Yeah probably will do that. Thanks.

    4. JJO
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      D for -8

  3. el polako
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Forster
    Cresswell Mee Davies Alonso
    Sterling Richalison Silva
    Jesus Kane Vardy

    Bench: Elliot, Chupa Chups Moting, Atsu and Mbemba

    Got 1.0ml to do Jesus to Aguero if needs be, on a WC any comments wel ome !

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

    rp
    Ederson
    Alonso Davies Cedric Ward
    Silva Salah Richarlison
    Kane Jesus Vardy

    Pereira Atsu RLC Hun

    Should I downgrade Atsu to Carroll and then Hun to Clark or should I stick with Atsu?Need someone to rotate will Ward

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

    what's the consensus here regarding Jones, otamendi and sterling?

    1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      All good options

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

    Worth dropping Monreal Eriksen to enable 4.5def + Hazard?

    Ryan Elliott
    Monreal Davies Ward Fernández Mbemba
    Eriksen Coutinho Silva RLC Carroll
    Kane Jesus Vardy

    £0.1ITB

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

      No

    2. red forever
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Terrible idea!

  7. The Alli Way
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    I'm ranked 1.8m and want to finish top 10k (finished 4,675 last year), can it be done? This time last year I was top 50k after a lucky start

    1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Just make good decisions, that's all you can do.

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

      Easily, will take a couple of educated punts to get in front of the curve though.

    3. theroadrunner
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      If you gotta brag least be subtle boi

      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Saying he's 1.8ml is hardly bragging lol

      2. The Alli Way
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Honestly not trying to brag mate - last season was my first real season so I put it down to beginners luck (and expressed this in my original post), this season probably proves that haha. I remember tripling up on L'pool attack from GW1 last year and never really looked back

        1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          Jesus lucky guy! Most avoided Pool ha. Triple City for me this season!

    4. Dybala10
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      I'd say so. Long, long way to go. Just make sure you don't get lots of consecutive red arrows. And jump on board the bandwagon early.

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

    Any West Ham supporters on here want to argue that they can turn their season around over the next four GWS?

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Giant tumbleweed spotted on football forum

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

        Hahaha, they're not exactly jumping out of the trees to get on are they?

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

      No -765 -457 -390 - 632

      1. John t penguin
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        these are really helpful thanks
        could you explain them

        1. potatoace
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          Projected goal difference over next 4 seasons i think

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

          Yes, it means Wet Spam a great big steaming pile of something that comes out of your rear JTD. Hope this helps.

          1. John t penguin
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 20 days ago

            very helpful
            no doubt I will win fpl this year by using these

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

        Wrong. 🙂

        WHM : bur -60 BRI 24 cpl 104 LIV -270 wat 36 LEI 94

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

          Ha! 😉

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

          Thats numberwang!

          1. The Alli Way
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 20 days ago

            + for the Peep Show reference

        3. John t penguin
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 20 days ago

          I thought I read that they change based on previous weeks results.
          how much would the LEI fixture change if whu lost 4-0 in each of their next five games and LEI won 4-0
          just curious as to how far in advance is relevant

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

            About 35 points each way.

    3. John t penguin
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      I fear your question has been lost in the influx of numbers and whu fan appraisals

    4. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      They have a team equipped to do so however, that hasn't got Palace very far over the last two seasons.

  9. Mitts1411
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Trying this again - thoughts please

    Elliot / Fabianski
    Cedric / Davies / Stones / David Luiz / Ward
    Richarlison / Moting / Salah / Sterling / Carroll or RLC
    Vardy / Kane / Jesus

    Thanks

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

      Template 523 but you'll be crocked if the big mids start to deliver.

      1. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        I'd say that's more like 4-3-3 but a hybrid nevertheless

    2. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Solid. Not sure about Salah/Luiz if you have alternatives

  10. Plagued by indecision
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    RMWCT por favor

    Fabianski / Elliot
    Alonso / Davies / Otamendi / Mee / Marriappa
    Sterling / Salah / Richarlison / Chuopo-Moting
    Kane / Jesus / Vardy

    1. Plagued by indecision
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      t Carroll 5th mid

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

      5th midfielder perdido?

    3. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      This is almost identical to the team above.

      The template has arrived?

      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Vardy won't be part of my template

  11. Mr. Jenkins
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    On my WC, freaking out:

    Ward, Davies, Azpi, Cresswell, Jones

    Hazard, Silva, Sterling, Surman, RLC

    Joselu, Kane, Jesus

    0.5m ITB

    Any better than Surman at 4.5?
    Trade Cresswell for a 3.9 and upgrade elsewhere?

    Traded Jones in and out so lost 0.1 there (what you learn), drop him for the following matches to then reinstate him later? Season Keeper IMO but if i can get a more secure CS the next 2 (Stones, Monreal, Luiz) i'll take it

  12. RVP20
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    My current team is:
    Foster - Elliot
    Bavies - Jones - Yoshida - Naughten - Long
    Salah - Alli - Mkhi - Ritchie - Carroll
    Kane - Lukaku - Mounie
    2FT - 0itb

    I'm 0.1 short of Mkhi & Mounie > Chuop-Moting & Vardy

    Should I do Alli, Mkhi & Mounie > David Silva, Chupo-Moting & Vardy for -4?

  13. My Name Is Prince
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Fabianski or Pope? I wanna hear good arguments!!

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

      Ryan 🙂

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Pope has god behind him

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

      Fab. Pope is only in until Heaton returns, don't want to have to use a transfer later in the season on a goalkeeper change.

      1. My Name Is Prince
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Pope will outscore Fab by more than 4 points, after which happy to take a hit for him 😉

    4. Hooky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Pope. I see dead people

    5. Poetry in motion
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Depends on the rest of your defense I guess.
      I chose Fab because:
      1. He rotates well with Elliot - next 5: HUD CRY bur BHA bur. Pope also rotates well, but I like this rotation better.
      2. I got Ward in defense as a 4th def and he has good games when one of my other defs has a bad fixture e.g. this week I'm benching Jones at Liverpool for him.

  14. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Start Hart (bur) or Elliot (sou)?

  15. pakornk
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Isn't Chelsea in big trouble? They lost Morata and Kante, who is the best defensive midfield and won the league last season. Now they have to start Drinkwater who has no experience whatsoever.

    1. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Drinkwater no experience. Okaaay. He won the PL.

    2. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      lol Drinky won't play or play there

    3. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Lol at “Drinkwater who has no experience whatsoever.”

  16. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Why post the Weekend Team News article before we've actually had all the weekend team news?

    1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Incredible point.

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

      Always wondered this. My most useful article but only gives half a story. Maybe it's a time thing

  17. Unconstitutional
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Am I right to hold onto Morata for a week and let Carroll play for him, or should I ship him for Lacazette or Vardy?

    1. el polako
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Depends on how much you paid for him.

  18. Paulie Walnuts
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Been reading that Kompany is due back any time now. Does that put Otamendi at risk?

    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Possibly. But imho he's got the jump on Stones for the second CB slot

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      More Stones going by previous.

    3. COLLIN QUANER
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Nah. He'll play one game and get injured again

  19. FPLord
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Which combo do you prefer on WC?

    A. Coutinho, Silva, Lukaku
    B. Hazard, Sterling, Jesus

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

      B

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

      A

  20. tbhogal
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Guys - RMWC Midfiled pls ---- Silva,Coutinho, Richarlason, Chupo-Moting,Carroll

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

      I'm currently sitting on the same except for Salah instead of Cout, so like it.

  21. SuperMario
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Fabianski - Elliot
    Davies - XXX - XXX - Mee - Wimmer
    Silva - XXX - Richarlison - Choupo - RLC
    Kane - Vardy - Jesus

    A. Cedric, Luiz & Hazard
    B. VVD, Alonso & Sterling (leaving 0.7 in the bank)

    1. My Name Is Prince
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      B

  22. twoplustwo
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Gross vs. Everton or Ritchie vs. Soton?

    Inclined to go with the former.

  23. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    I'm thinking Rose is going to have to work quite hard to oust Bavies from the starting XI.

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

      Absolutely!
      Can see Rose being a cup player at first. Bavies is flying, rose has been out a ling time and needs to find match sharpness and form

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

    Is Clark nailed?

  25. Elwood
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    When DidCoutinho and Firmino get back from international duty.

    As they have the lunchtime kickoff tomorrow i'm concerned about resting.

  26. ZaZaZu
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Does anyone know if you can live stream the pressers? Wouldn't mind catching the City one.

    1. John t penguin
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      does their twitter not link them

  27. adamtheyido
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    These pages are flying!
    Luiz and ota
    Or
    Azpi and Cedric

    Chupo and vardy
    Or
    Coutinho and 5.2

    Thanks!

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

    coutinho or salah?

  29. Ravager
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    A)Simpson + Silva + Lukaku

    B) Luiz+ Sterling + Jesus

  30. ronpateluk
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Hey all,

    Really torn whether or not to bring Kane in.

    Foster (Elliot)
    Cresswell, Betrand, Hegaz (Mbemba, Mariappa)
    Salah, Alli, Mhiki, D.Silva, Ritchie
    Lukaku, Jesus (Hemed)

    Champions League mid week, likely to be given limited mins?

    Swap Luk for Kane or try and get them both in?