Team News

The Weekend Team News

Jack Wilshere is a big doubt for Arsenal’s home clash with Burnley, who welcome back Dean Marney into midfield. West Ham’s Diafra Sakho is in with a chance of lining up against the Potters. Brendan Rodgers rules out Jose Enrique against Newcastle, who themselves could be without forward Papiss Cisse. Sadio Mane is set to return to training as he bids to prove his fitness ahead of Southampton’s KC clash, while the FA rescind Federico Fernandez’s three-match ban ahead of Swansea’s trip to Everton.

Arsene Wenger is “quite confident” Kieran Gibbs will overcome a hip problem in time for tomorrow’s visit of Burnley. The Gunners boss expects Jack Wilshere to miss out with a “very, very short-term” knee problem, whilst he also went on to confirm Theo Walcott is “not completely ready” and won’t start against the Clarets.

Sam Allardyce has revealed that Diafra Sakho is “touch and go” for the weekend, after injuring his shoulder during the win over Man City. Allardyce confirmed the Hammers will monitor the forward’s condition before Saturday, whilst James Tomkins and Matt Jarvis have recovered from their injuries and will make a return to the squad.

Jose Enrique will miss the reunion against former club Newcastle, with Brendan Rodgers confirming that the defender has an issue with his knee. The Reds boss has also conceded he expects Daniel Sturridge to remain sidelined until after the next international break, before talking up Fabio Borini’s prospects ahead of the Magpies clash and also hinting at a change of tactics for the weekend, after mainly operating with a 4-2-3-1 in Sturridge’s absence.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has rated Papiss Cisse “touch and go” as the striker bids to overcome a knee problem in time for the Liverpool clash.

Reports in the local press indicate David Silva will miss the next three weeks with a knee problem sustained against Newcastle in midweek. Manuel Pellegrini is expected to clarify the situation in today’s lunchtime press conference.

Sean Dyche has received a boost ahead of the trip to the Emirates, with news that midfielder Dean Marney is back in contention to face the Gunners after recovering from injury.

Sadio Mane is a doubt to face Hull as he bids to overcome an ankle injury picked up last week. Ronald Koeman has announced that the winger is expected to be part of the travelling squad on Saturday, should he come through training this morning.

Federico Fernandez will be available for Swansea’s trip to Goodison after successfully appealing the red card he received in the midweek cup exit to Liverpool. Elsewhere, midfielders Gylfi Sigurdsson and Ki Sung-Yeung are both back in training ahead of the Toffees test

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of tomorrow’s deadline. Keep an eye on our official Twitter Stream as breaking news unfolds.

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  1. Sol
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    I have Costa but i am also thinking does Jose really need Costa to play Vs QPR to win?!..i dunno how he thinks but wouldn't be better that Costa gets more rest?.. Hazard, Fab, Shurrle ..ect cud easily do the job.

    1. Just A Hat
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      How much rest do you want him to have? He needs to start playing again for the important matches coming up

      1. chrisjdgrady
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        This. He's had a few weeks off now. Too much rest wouldn't be good and I'm sure he's hungry. Dropping him cause "it's just qpr" is something Jose is too smart to do imo.

    2. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      And who would lead the attack? Drogba 3 games in a week, Remy out...

    3. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      great game to come back for and bury a hatty

    4. Willis.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      It's not like they have any other strikers to play...

    5. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      I think he's rested enough. With Remy out and Drogba playing the last 2 I hope he'll play. I think Mourinho's more likely to start him and take him off if the win looks assured.

  2. Punty
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    If Wilshere doesn't play it means that Ramsey will play further back? Good for Sanchez bad for Ramsey?

    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      i think so yep

    2. chrisjdgrady
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Ramsey played deep last season next to Arteta and I expect he'll be back to that position this week. Good for him he's best from there and Alexis should be in the hole again I think. Good for both

  3. Holmes
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Repost:
    Play Moore(save FT) OR Tiote to Downing and play him? Thanks!

    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      play moore

  4. Robe Wan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    repost

    Can we really assume that Mannone won't start this weekend?

    hate using a tranny on a GK

    1. Axle11
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      80% won't start IMO, as an owner i really worried i will be keeperless this week. McCarthy is injured 🙁

      1. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        i think you're right

        mannone to Guzan 🙁

        1. Axle11
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Guzan is okay choice, not bad but not that good with Villa's current form. if I could, I would bring Forster although expensive.

    2. Kevtheotter
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Poyet did say I never drop a player for making a mistake but if they repeat it, we have to look at them and decide

      Something along those lines

      1. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        i mean, they were so bad it looked like he was trying to throw the game

    3. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      I imagine Pantillimon will be pretty annoyed if he's still on the bench after the last 2 games.

  5. 5678
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Granville getting the knives out over Mark's team in the SC, very fiesty. I must say, Mark calling Sheeran middle of the road is making me question his judgement as well.

      1. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Sheeran is slap bang in the middle of a very dull US highway

        1. 5678
            10 years, 3 days ago

            Bullshiz. Middle of the road is the likes of 1D and Ollie Murrs. Sheeran got some skills.

        2. Just A Hat
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          haha I enjoyed Granville this week, he was really getting stuck into Mark

        3. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Sarcasm?

        4. Hank Scorpio
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Sheeran is as middle of the road as you can get mate.

      2. snoppo
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Forster (Myhill)
        Terry Baines Chambers (Clyne Hutton)
        Siggy Tadic Fabredags Sterling (Marney)
        Costa (c) Aguero Naismith

        .3 itb and 2 free transfers.

        I'f quite like to get Sanchez in for Sterling but would probably have to sell Terry which seems like madness at home to QPR. Any suggestions to upgrade one of my subs maybe?

        1. snoppo
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Fabredags haha

        2. Axle11
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Are you satisfied with Naismith? I would upgrade him with only 1 FT if you decide to hold on Sanchez transfer.

      3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Tenor: There's a song that I recall
        My mother sang to me.
        Spriggs (off): Oh! (a sigh)
        Tenor: She sang it as she tucked me in
        When I was ninety-three.

        (harp plays a rising chord...)

        Spriggs: I diddle, I. Who was that bum?

        Bluebottle + Spriggs:
        Yun tong yun tong
        Yun tong yun tong
        Yun tong diddle I po,
        Yun tong yun tong
        Yun tong yun tong (bluebottle drops behind)
        Yun tong diddle I po
        Spriggs: Keep lad up. Keep.
        Bluebottle: Keep up lad up.

        1. Robe Wan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          bluboddle

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 days ago

            😀

        2. denial
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Bit early for the vino Doos?

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 days ago

            It's tea. 😉

            1. La Roja
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 3 days ago

              Long Island ice?

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 3 days ago

                A delicious blend of Darjeeling, Ceylon and Earl Grey.

          2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 days ago

            I am demonstrating cryptesthesia about a certain Rs full back ... 😉

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

          I know the song just have no clue who all these people in your bedroom are

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 days ago

            That's my problem!!! 😆

        4. 32chickens
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Spike?

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 days ago

            Aye.

            1. 32chickens
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 3 days ago

              Took me old ma up to his statue/bench in finchley this week-think he'd have liked and being quoted on ffs

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 3 days ago

                Oh, lovely!

        5. Pasqualinho
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          I love it.

          Do one for 'Kyle Walker backwards for Christmas'.

          1. 32chickens
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 days ago

            Funny and sadly true

          2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 days ago

            Kyle Walker backwards for Christmas,
            Across the Irish Sea,
            Kyle Walker backwards for Christmas,
            It's the only thing for me.

            I've Kyle Walker sideways,
            Kyle Walker to the front,
            But people just look at me,
            And say it's a publicity stunt.

            Kyle Walker backwards for Christmas,
            To prove that I love Spurs.

            1. Pasqualinho
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 3 days ago

              Excellent. When is the Goons full back catalogue available? Assuming it's only on vinyl?

      4. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Interesting articles about the Manchester Derby

        Why Man United will not win at the Etihad (Mark Ogden) - http://t.co/Xu1QHbG8fi

        Talking Tactics + Pellegrini's lack of a Plan B (Danny Higginbotham) http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/manchester-city-vs-manchester-united-analysis-manuel-pellegrini-has-no-excuse-for-citys-lack-of-plan-b-writes-danny-higginbotham-9829160.html

        1. Doolittle
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          I haven't read it and may well have an astute tactical mind, but I can't help but chuckle at the thought of the Champions looking to Danny Higginbotham for managerial advice.

          1. Doolittle
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 days ago

            *he may well

            1. J.ZANETTI the Legend
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 3 days ago

              Doolittle hahahahahahahahahahha

      5. Valar(Keith)
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        In the medium term Would you prefer

        A) a 3-4-3 with
        Eriksen Tadic Siggy STERLING (BOYD)
        Aguero COSTA WELBECK

        B) a 3-5-2 with
        Eriksen Tadic Siggy HAZARD DOWNING
        Aguero COSTA (VARDY)

        C) a mix between 3-5-2/3-4-3 with
        Eriksen Tadic Siggy STERLING HAZARD
        Aguero WELBECK SAKHO

        :Head explodes:

        1. Beavis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          A or B, probably A.

        2. Dušan Citizen
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          B

        3. Jimjam
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          I always prefer 3-4-3 but not a huge fan of Welbeck

        4. Kevin Twine
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          A.

        5. Axle11
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          B is the strongest but I don't like Vardy pick. no other options though. it's okay if you want bench him every week.

      6. Jimjam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Forster, Gilks
        Baines, Clyne, Chambers, Naylor, Duff
        ADM, Sterling, Siggy, Chadli, Boyd
        Aguero, Costa, Pelle

        2FT, 1.0 in bank

        Transfer plans for this week come down to this...

        A) Sterling, Naylor, Duff -> Sanchez, Moore, Bruce

        B) Duff -> Wisdom (wait for Walcott, with money in bank and 2FTs)

        1. Ice
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          You don't need to do either. Wait for wally but you only need one defensive sub so downgrade duff to a 3.9 and upgrade Chadli or Siggy. Midfield is way too light imo

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

        Any team engerland still to post their teams for this week could you do it please or send by email
        Cheers

        1. The Hound
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          I'm trying but my email won't work. Is just saying error and try again. I've signed in and out but won't have none of it. I'm using my free to do Moreno to terry and (c) hazard. Apart from that the same as before. Sorry I had to go public!

      8. Willis.
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        David Villa has played his last game for Melbourne City.
        2 goals in 4 matches.
        0 wins.
        FLOP

        1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          I'm sure he won't lose much sleep

        2. Fantasy Gold
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          i'm sure all dem Aussie dollars will ease the pain somewhat.

          1. OShaughnessy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 days ago

            And the ladies... Don't forget the ladies.

            How do you sleep at night?
            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO0JaecRWy0

      9. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Have 2FTs. What's my best transfer this week?

        Foster
        Clyne Chambers Moore
        Fabregas Sterling ADM Sigurdsson
        Aguero Costa(c) Pelle
        -----------------------------------------------------
        Krul Boyd Hutton PvA

        Bank: 0m

        1. PvA to Alcaraz
        2. ADM & PvA to Sanchez & Wisdom

      10. Fantasy Gold
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Robertson returning for Hull will make a massive difference to them imo.

        I see a hard-fought 1-1 against Southampton.

      11. Kevtheotter
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Boyd or Moore 1st sub?

        1. Man Chest Hair United
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          boyd

        2. Axle11
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Boyd. Safer pick.

      12. The Machine
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Giroud to return to training in 3 weeks

        1. Beavis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Full training?

          1. The Machine
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 3 days ago

            "He is three weeks ahead of schedule. He will join in normal training after the int. Break"

            So probably 3 weeks to normal train in which is probably is full training

            1. Beavis
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 3 days ago

              Cheers Nate

        2. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          That's Welbeck gone as an option then.

        3. Valar(Keith)
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Full or light? Welbeck and Tadic gonna be problems soon then

          1. The Machine
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 3 days ago

            "Normal training"

            1. Valar(Keith)
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 3 days ago

              hmmm.. Welbeck out of my team by the end of the international break then

      13. FantaCity
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        This week, would you rather have welbeck or Costa in your front 3 ??

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Both

        2. mipola
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          COsta

        3. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Costa... doesn't matter what week

        4. Axle11
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          this week, Costa.

      14. J.ZANETTI the Legend
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Wellback or Sanchez

        1. FISSH
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          san

      15. blues123
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Are we likely to see Sanchez in the hole again behind Welback since Wally and Wilshere not starting?

        1. Tomlette Greggs
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          likely

        2. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Could be Rambo in hole and Sanchez put wide

          1. La Roja
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 days ago

            Out wide*

      16. nolard
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Have you checked the schedules going forward?

        Which teams have easy schedules:

        Chelsea,?
        West Ham?
        Liverpool?
        Arsenal?

        Hard:
        Southampton?

        1. Kevtheotter
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Can you not find a fixture list?

          1. nolard
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 days ago

            I can, but People here have it all thought out already, so I figured I would be cheeky.

        2. SPorting
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Villa have it pretty easy.

      17. SG8
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Good to go?

        Guzan

        Baines Ivanovic Wisdom

        Sanchez(VC) Sterling Siggy Downing

        Costa(C) Aguero Berahino

        (Given, Moore, Albrighton, Duff)

        1. nolard
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Solid.
          Could perhaps do With another Chelsea midfielder long term but With the expenive defense and bt big guns up front that is a thing to juggle.

          1. nolard
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 days ago

            *both

        2. Nickofoz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          gtg

      18. Ryanroberts
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Lloris
        Clyne ivan bertrand
        Sig sterling adm fab
        Costa berahinho pelle

        Subs dier bruce king
        0.5m 1FT

        Should i
        A save the ft
        B swap out sterling
        C improve bench

        1. J.ZANETTI the Legend
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Sterling to Erikson....

        2. Axle11
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Your team still okay in XI so I pick C. Dier must go. Too expensive and inconsistent in your bench. You have Lloris already as well.

          1. Ryanroberts
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 days ago

            Any recommendations? Looking at jagielka or should i just go cheaper?

            1. Axle11
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 3 days ago

              with Clyne Ivan and Bertrand i won't pick another expensive DFs personally.

              - if you want cheap, probably Duff. Burnley always defend deep. will get CS at some point.
              - if you satisfied with your front 8 for long term, Jagielka is good shout, you can go for him, and downgrade Clyne/Bertrand in GW13.

      19. Beanz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Guzan (TOT) or
        Mannone (cry) ?

        1. HP.
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Mannone is likely to be dropped.

          1. nolard
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 days ago

            Really?

            Id Myhill playing?

        2. Man Chest Hair United
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Guzan

          1. Man Chest Hair United
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 days ago

            Mannone being dropped doesnt matter really as if he does Guzan plays

            1. Beanz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 3 days ago

              That's my thinking, mannone has better fixture but if he doesn't play, guzan auto sub. Good logic?

        3. J.ZANETTI the Legend
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Guzzz

      20. Twisted Saltergater
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Cheers Demi, great stuff.

        1. Captain Shirokov
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          What did he do for you? 😯

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 3 days ago

            Stopped me bringing in Wilshere, for a start! 😀

            Problem much?

      21. rnrd
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Best mannone replacement for 4.5 in your opinion?

        1. HP.
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          I'm taking him out for foster.

        2. Man Chest Hair United
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          foster

        3. Axle11
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Foster.

      22. The Finnisher
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Walcott should be ready to start in time for Tadic's fixture swing.

        😎

      23. noMoreInternationalBreaks
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Play Moore or. Wisdom?

        1. Axle11
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          usually people will go with the one with home fixture. Moore.

          1. noMoreInternationalBreaks
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 days ago

            Cheers

      24. juvelova
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Is there a statistic on how "The Differentials" do every week ?

        1. Holmes
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Which differentials?

          1. juvelova
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 days ago

            The one posted every week on this site before the games , I want to see how effective were those choices( every week since the start of the season) .

      25. HurriKane
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Have just the money to do Pelle Siggy --> Costa Boyd (-4) (1ft, 0.3 itb)

        Yes or No ?

        Foster (krul)
        Baines Aldy Chambers (Duff Wisdom)
        Hazard ADM Tadic Siggy Chadli
        Pelle Aguero Welbeck

        1. Man Chest Hair United
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          No but you need to downgrade 1 of your front 8

        2. Axle11
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          no don't ditch Pelle. and like Snotgrass said i would downgrade your front 8. probably ADM/Tadic/Welbeck