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

    Good to go this weekend? 1 FT and 1,3m in bank

    Foster
    Jones BDavies Mee
    Mkhitaryan Silva Ritchie Gross
    Laca (vc) Lukaku Kane (c)

    subs. Elliot TCarroll Lascelles Hunemeier

    Thanks

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

      GTG

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

      GTG

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

    Kolasinac > Otamendi for FT?

    Foster
    Kolasinac Yoshida Lascelles
    Eriksen Silva Mkhi Carroll
    Jesus (C) Vardy Lukaku

    Elliot Jones Puncheon Long

    0.5 itb 1 FT

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

      would save, you have good City cover and Kola is a threat

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

        (Jones also isn't terrible cover if Kola is injured)

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

        Just wary he could not play due to hip injury so wanted a nailed defender

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

      Save FT and use for next week

  3. Stef rocks
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Please RMT for this round only

    Fabianski

    Trippier, Maguire, Otamendi
    Gross, Silvia, Salah, Eriksen, Sterling
    Kane, Lacazette

    Wanted to change Laca to Jesus but too many man city 🙂 so maybe will do Laca Morata next week

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

      GTG

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

    16 minutes and 38 second until Morata news.

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

      Tim Krul, any clue about City's presser? Awaiting the news on Kun.

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

        29 minutes and 11 seconds.

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

          Thanks Timmy

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

    Bottom of last page again 🙁

    If I don't WC, is this looking alright for the weekend?

    Hart
    Davies/Jones/Mee/Suttner
    Alli/Mkhi/Ritchie
    Kane(C)/Lukaku (vc)/Vardy

    Elliot/Tarroll/Daniels/RLC

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

      Yes GTG. Play Elliot though

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

        Southampton will score this week!

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

      Looks fine. Wouldn't expect much from Suttner and Ritchie though.

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

        Brighton got a good chance of a CS imo. If you're referring to him being dropped last week, I've been hearing from Brighton fans he'll be back in the starting XI this week so that's enough for me.

        Didn't want to take a hit to sort my midfield out this week so will look at that next! I'll take an assist from Ritchie 🙂

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

      Yeah.Looking good.

  6. My Name Is Pepu
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    No Sigurdson love this week? Brighton sounds like a good fixture for Everton to get back on track.

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

      Has to get points to convince us

    2. Matt Sk
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      No, his price is also deterring

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

      Expensive gamble when City are in form

    4. VFORVANDETA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Not yet.

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

    Would you sell Kolasinac?
    Looking at Maguire

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

      Not for Maguire

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

      I am thinking of Kolasinac > Otamendi

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

        Kola to Monreal

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

          Not a sideways move?

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

      Nah.

  8. upforgrabs
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Bottomed...

    A) Alonso, Maguire, Choupo
    or
    B) Azpi, Fuchs, Richarlison

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

      B

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

    when will we know sterling starts or not?

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

      Bemba time

    2. william prunier
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      After the window slams shut

    3. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      An hour before the game

  10. Pazdannavaro
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    1. Eriksen/Davies
    or
    2. Hazard/Trippier?
    Cheers

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

      2 but with Montreal or someone

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

      So no Ben Davies? No Spurs def at all even for gw8 vs Bournemouth?

      Monreal with Ars fixtures? Dont see mamy CS.

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

      2 with Cedric/Ward/Maguire

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

        Already have Ward and Yoshi, but Maguire covers Ward good fixtures so rather would get Cameron from Stoke.

        I need points from TOT CS vs Bournemouth, so I can downgrade later.

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

    Quick poll:

    A. Radical to Silva

    B. Antonio to Hazard

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

      Radical = Tadic

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

        Both

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

      Both.

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

      B Good feeling for Saints this week

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

    On my WC, freaking out:

    Ward, Davies, Azpi, Cresswell, 3.9

    Hazard, Silva, Sterling, Surman, RLC

    Joselu, Kane, Agüero

    0.5m ITB

    Any better than Surman at 4.5? Can upgade him to Richarlison if i Downgrade Agüero to Jesus, but will have 0m ITB

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

      I would downgrade if I were you. Can always do other moves later

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

      I would do it. Rich + Jesus should do good this week.

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

        I really dont know what to do

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

    A) Agüero, RLC

    B) Jesus, Richarlison

    C) Agüero and different 4.5

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

      B for now

  14. eamonhegg
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Elliot
    Cedric / Davies / Mee / Kol
    Mikhi / Ramsey / D Silva
    Kane / Kaku / Vardy

    Foster / Jones / Astu / CArroll

    A - GTG
    B - Mikhi > Pedro (-4)
    C - Mikhi > Silva (-4)
    D - Mikhi > Sane (-4)

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

      C

    2. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      A for this week, dont see Silva scoring 4 points more this gw

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

      C

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

    Love the way TC brings all his mates along here at this time of the GW!

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

      Not seeing much TC love, everyone on RLC.

  16. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Did Jesus play any internationals? If so, where please?

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

      Central striker!

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

        Is that in a Central America?

    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Bolivia and Brazil

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

        Ah fecccck that. He gonna be knackered

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

      4000m above sea level.

    4. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Strolled around scoring goals i think ... didn't break sweat.

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

      He toured mostly around the Middle East

  17. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Sterling or Silva?

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

      Sertling more explosive, Silva more nailed on

      Silva long term buy, not sure same can be said about Sterling

      so depends on what you are looking for - I have Sterling, not Silva.

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

        fack I thrombosed typing "Sterling" it seems

        my bad 🙂

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

      If you still have your WC Sterling if not Silva.

      1. cjhewitt92
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Sane seems explosive if given game time

  18. villian-ty
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Captain
    A Jesus
    B Kane
    C Sterling

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

      B because he is the only one pretty much guaranteed to start (if Aguero is to be declared fit in the next hour or so)

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

      What Petey said ^

    3. Matt Sk
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      B

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

      B

    1. THAT'S LIFE
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Wiltshire 🙂

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

      Good find. Looks like Koscielny is fine too. Damn.

    3. THAT'S LIFE
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Kola looking in great shape - new circuit board fitted?

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

        not wearing bib

  19. Speédy
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Start 1
    A)Ritchie
    B) TC
    Also starting Cedric

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

      Toughy - Can see Newcastle winning (Cedric owner)

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

        I see a 0-0

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

          I hope: Cedric & Elliot

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

          Southampton v Newcastle = Can't Score v Won't Score.

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

      A..
      just bcoz penalties...

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

        Cheers Urchin

  20. cjhewitt92
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Current team

    Foster Elliot
    Bavies Tripper Monero Jones Bertrand
    Salah Mkhi Carroll Cork RLc
    Kane Lukaku Jesus

    2FT

    Any thoughts on what to do

    Mkhi to Silva or Pedro

    Use both transfer to fund Hazard by selling Jesus to Vardy

    Sell Lukaku and use funds for Hazard and Alonso

    Any other advice

  21. Oven Glover
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Kun sales escalating. Good news.

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

    Is VVD nailed on?

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

      Yer, I reckon.

  23. FrankieTheGent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    FPL video page is broke

  24. SheBangsTheDrums
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Who to play?:

    Elliot or Foster
    Naughton or Jones

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

      E
      N

    2. Matt Sk
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Elliot Naughton

  25. Transferred Out
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    A. Sterling & Hazard
    B. Silva & Eriksen

    I am on a WC and currently on A. Does this change with Aguero coming back or stick with it?

    1. Prison Mike
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      A for me as well

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

      A

    3. Invincibles
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 20 days ago

      Think b gives more consistent returns vs A with potential for big returns.. A for me

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

    Please bench one for me...

    A. Kolasinac
    B. Ritchie

    FWIW I'm starting Maguire, Cédric, Mee and Stones because CS likely for all of them imo (eventhough I know a 4/4 probably won't happen).

    I think Arsenal will concede, and SOU - NEW has 0-0 written all over it.

    So what should I do? Bench Ritchie (pen taker!) or Kolasinac (a wing back with goalscoring/assist potential)? Not easy.

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

      Kolasinac. Just feel Watford at home should score at least one. Could be a 2 vs 3 points though.

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

      Toughie but reckon i'd play Kola.

      1. Not My Real Name
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 20 days ago

        Agreed. He's been unlucky not to get more attacking points recently. Last game Ramsey missed a sitter for an assist and goalline clearance from a header.

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

      Even if Watford will score (i think it will) Kola is much, much better player. Even if TC will deliver assist on one of his corners i would go Kola.

  27. Aubaaaaa
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Play 1:
    A. Jones
    B. T.Carroll
    C. Calvert Lewin

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

    Tom Carroll to score this weekend.

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

      no

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

        Ok

  29. cjhewitt92
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 20 days ago

    Any Advice

    Current team

    Foster Elliot
    Bavies Tripper Monero Jones Bertrand
    Salah Mkhi Carroll Cork RLc
    Kane Lukaku Jesus

    Looking at 5-2-3 with 3 big forwards