634x258 Injuries
1 September 2014 5194 comments
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With the first international break of the season already underway, we scour the Premier League treatment rooms to assess the players who picked up injuries over the weekend action.

Arsenal
Laurent Koscielny was withdrawn midway through the first-half of yesterday’s trip to Leicester after sustaining a head injury. Arsene Wenger reckons the Frenchman “should be alright” in a week, while the Gunners boss also revealed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (calf) and Mesut Ozil (ankle) picked up problems in the 1-1 stalemate.

Aston Villa
Skipper Ron Vlaar was subbed off due to a calf complaint in Villa’s win over Hull, Paul Lambert has confirmed.

Chelsea
Oscar was unavailable for the Blues’ trip to Everton in Saturday evening after being ruled out with an ankle problem. Eden Hazard has since pulled out of the Belgium squad with a “small injury”.

Crystal Palace
Marouane Chamakh is set to be sidelined for a month with the hamstring problem picked up during the weekend draw at Newcastle. Fellow forward Dwight Gayle was also withdrawn at St James’ Park after sustaining an ankle knock but is expected to be fit in time for Gameweek 4.

Everton
Similar to Chelsea’s Hazard, Romelu Lukaku has also withdrawn from international duties for Belgium due to a small injury.

Man City
Summer signing Fernando was subbed off during the first half of Saturday’s home loss to Stoke with a groin problem, Manuel Pellegrini admitted post-match.

Man United
Initial reports suggested Juan Mata was replaced with three minutes remaining of United’s draw at Burnley with a hamstring problem. Louis van Gaal has since stated the Spaniard was withdrawn due to cramp. The Red Devils’ boss also confirmed Angel di Maria was subbed off as a precautionary measure after sustaining a knock on his calf.

Newcastle
Newcastle right-back Daryl Janmaat was withdrawn with just three minutes left of Saturday’s clash against Palace after picking up a knock.

Stoke
Peter Odemwingie was forced off with a knee problem just 20 minutes after appearing off the bench in the Potters’ win at City.

Tottenham
Danny Rose was withdrawn midway through the second-half of yesterday’s home loss to Liverpool with a leg problem.

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  1. cramps
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    anyone else in the "Last Man Standing" league? how does the elimination work? i understand that the bottom x number of players are deleted each week, but is there a set structure someone could explain?

    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Over to TM. Probably 30-40 players eliminated each GW atm.

    2. Fergies fledgling
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Last page eliminated each gameweek

      1. cramps
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        cheers 😀

  2. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    On my way to the Emirates and I hear that Welbeck isn't happening. They're still going, I'm coming back home. Woops.

  3. Ady87
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone we think might be double rising starting today? Will be activating WC before the GW starts so may as well do it now right? Caught 3 rises last night just in my team so don't think I've missed out yet.

  4. tm245
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Sorry if this has been posted before but is there a time today when the deadline is set, or is it just midnight tonight in Britain?

    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      11pm

    2. Declan-
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      11pm in Britain

    3. tm245
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      So about three and a half more hours. Cheers.

  5. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Premer legue strikers:
    Utd - Falcao RVP Rooney
    Chelsea - Costa Drogba Remy
    City - Aguero Dzeko Jovetic
    Pool - Sturridge Balotelli Sterling

    Arsenal - Giroud Sanogo Welbeck
    http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/08/30/1409400237177_lc_galleryImage_Former_Manchester_United_.JPG

    1. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      'forwards' in the real life sense. i know sterling is a mid. more attacking than rooney

    2. 50shades of o'shea
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      🙁 welbeck is nowhere near. They admitted they were interested then stupid SSN blow it up. SSN is not set in stone. That's why I ignore them until transfers have been made or use other sources

    3. RoyaleBlue
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Everton- Naismith Eto'o Lukaku 😉

  6. Jones Town
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Ivanovic going up tonight?

    Terry -> Ivanovic, Mata -> Siggy?

    Know I'm a bit late with Siggy but was waiting to see what happened today first!

    1. Declan-
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Lol

      1. Jones Town
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        This at Siggy? 😛

        1. La Roja
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Yep 😀

          1. Jones Town
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Well I was praying he wouldn't quite make the rise last night and he's got Chelsea away next so trying to avoid doing transfers too early this year... but he's clearly essential so I don't want a Ramsey/Yaya situation on my hands from last season lol 🙂

  7. Vpan
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    a) Eriksen, Debuchy -> Fabregas, Wilson -4

    or

    b) Eriksen, Dzeko -> Fabregas, Pelle -4

    I have exact cash so need to move fast.

  8. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Dutch Football ‏@football_oranje 3m
    OFFICIAL: Ajax have announced that the deal taking Daley Blind to Manchester United is done.

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      🙂 Yaaaay

  9. JWF
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Spurs following Arsenal's lead and failing to sign the players they need. 6th place this year me thinks.

    1. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Oh for another VDV moment 🙁

      1. JWF
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        No bloody chance. It turns out the only thing more important to Levy than his ego is his wallet. He used to love transfer deadline day as a way of boosting his own profile and popularity but now it's all about keeping net spend to an absolute minimum. Guessing this might be the lead up to the new stadium and we'll have a fair few years of under-investment.

        1. Art Vandelay
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Indeed, it would appear to be stadium related. I am not sure it is Levy though, he is just doing Uncle Joe's bidding.

          Still I reckon there will be one more signing before the window closes. Still hopeful on Jay Rodriguez.

  10. JT's Dog
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Oh for christs sake someone just apply for England at least
      At this rate I will need to stroke my own balls at penalties

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        you have to recruit, you know, offer spots.

        1. JT's Dog
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Unfortunately I left it till today to start 😉
            Thought by picking England I would get loads, didn't realise English people are too ashamed to put their name against England team

          • JT's Dog
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Really only said this so I could put that pun about ball stroking into post
              Got loads of applications

          • SW6
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            I'll ask around the Aussie bar if anyone's free or has a mate/brother/aunt that could join your team 😉

            1. Walsh
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Shrewd move assigning JK as captain - he will take care of all your recruiting needs!

              1. JK - Cønt ⭐
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                this is a joint effort, we have a plan

                1. Walsh
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  I don't doubt that 🙂

            2. JT's Dog
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Very kind of you
                But you can shove that right up your a&*e
                😉

                1. SW6
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  😆

                  1. JT's Dog
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      I have only just worked out your name says Australia
                      I spent ages trying to translate it

            3. Make United Great Again
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Debuchy Rooney > N Taylor Sturridge?

              1. Make United Great Again
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                For -4

            4. Tinmen
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Will Jovetic drop in price before the next gameweek??

            5. Jafooli
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              😯

              1. Tim Canterbury
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                vidal?

                1. Jafooli
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  😯 😯

            6. supersan321
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Maybe Man Utd will pull out of the Welbeck deal right at the last hour of the transfer window leaving Arsenal no time to sign a striker

            7. Yome
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              AFC Ajax ‏@AFCAjax
              Transfer Blind naar Manchester United afgerond

              1. La Roja
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Thank fokiing goood

                1. Yome
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Great transfer indeed

            8. Mr_Partridge
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Scholes said Blind wasn't good enough for United.

              What would he know?

              1. Fantasy Gold
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Scholes is a sell-out.

                He needs to keep his mouth shut.

              2. Heydudes13
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Post it again.

            9. UnderstandablyDistraught
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Any hockey teams looking for this year's overall winner??? 🙂

              1. JT's Dog
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  What's your current rank

                  1. UnderstandablyDistraught
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    36K

                    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      last 3 seasons - 20K, 10K and 2K

                      1. JT's Dog
                          11 years, 3 months ago

                          Email me at joaoterryscao@gmail.com
                          For team England, we have lots of interests but you have put yourself at top of list with form like that

                          1. UnderstandablyDistraught
                            • 14 Years
                            11 years, 3 months ago

                            Done

                • Sadio
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  How many points will henderson score against villa, 15 or 16?

                  1. Fantasy Gold
                    • 11 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    7

                  2. Robareid
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    5 methinks

                  3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    2

                • Keith Kiely
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  DDG
                  Dier, Clyne, Shawcross, Monero
                  Sterling, Siggy, Ramsey, Di Maria
                  Rooney, Costa

                  Subs: Naismith, Schneiderlin, Wisdom

                  I think for GW4 the 4-4-2 seems the best for it with the players there. Thinking of DDG out but QPR and Leicester are too hard to deny even with poor defense at the moment. Speroni probably with Burnely and Leicester in the next three games. Any advise will be nice!

                  1. La Roja
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    You forgot jelavic, he scored a goal 2 days ago

                    1. Robareid
                      • 12 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Doubt he'll be their main striker now though, with Hernandez having been brought in

                • Bolivian Seaman
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Does Falcao normally score on his debuts, anyone know?

                  1. asquishypotato
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    Everyone would like too, doesn't mean they do.

                    Considering how much further up the field he will be, then, say, De Gea. I'd say he has a better chance.

                  2. Zasa
                    • 11 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    Only scored in his debut for Porto.
                    Debut for River didn't score & for Atleti also

                • Villan
                  • 11 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  If Bony stays at Swansea is it worth downgrading him to Pelle to get Ivanovic??

                  1. La Roja
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    For a hit?

                    1. Villan
                      • 11 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Nope got 2 FT

                      1. Villan
                        • 11 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Would be Debuchy + Bony -> Ivan and Pelle (I have 1mill in the bank) If I do it I'd rather before the price rise

                • Fantasy Gold
                  • 11 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Did Dier rise last night?

                  1. La Roja
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    He Died instead

                  2. Bolivian Seaman
                    • 15 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    Yes

                • Make United Great Again
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Debuchy & Rooney to N Taylor and Sturridge for -4?

                  A. Yes
                  B. No

                  1. Villan
                    • 11 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    B

                • JWF
                  • 16 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Man U doing a Levy (of old) and using the transfer window to mask under performance on the pitch. Let's hope that LVG can get them all playing together. On paper Man U have a ridiculously good forward line... shame about the back 4/5. Di Maria, RVP, Mata, Falcao, Rooney... Evans.

                  1. Not Irish
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    Evans won't be playing. Our back line is fine.

                    1. Tommytour
                      • 15 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      How do you see us lining up?

                      1. Not Irish
                        • 12 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Hard to say until the window shuts. 433 very likely.

                    2. JWF
                      • 16 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Hasn't looked very fine recently.

                      1. Not Irish
                        • 12 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Blackett and Smalling well ahead of him in the pecking order. Once we go 433 he'll be on the fringes.

                    3. Frank Black
                      • 12 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      LOL. Our definitions of "fine" are veeeeryy different.

                      1. Not Irish
                        • 12 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        I'd be worried if they weren't.

                • JT's Dog
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    When is deadline day for other teams who don't play in red

                  • mario123
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    Guzan (Krul)


                    Lovren Clyne Debuchy

                    Sterling Fábregas Sigurdsson Henderson Ramsey

                    Diego Costa Rooney

                    (Krul) (Naismith) (Chambers) (Wisdom)

                    WHERE SHOULD I SPEND 2.0M

                    1. Villan
                      • 11 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Upgrade Debuchy to Ivan

                    2. RoyaleBlue
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Henderson to Lamela?

                    3. TD Champ
                      • 11 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Getting in Aguero when the time is right

                  • PlayPercentage
                    • 15 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    Champions League fixtures mid-week between GW4 and GW5.
                    Our first taste of rotation this season.
                    - Loic Remy to get game time in GW4 and/or GW5?
                    - Aguero saved for the game in Munich?
                    - Ramsey rested?
                    etc, etc

                  • lilmessipran
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    any one with the link to the messi zidane friendly game ?plz share

                    1. XhakaCan
                      • 11 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      You can only watch it if you are in Italy http://www.matchforpeace.org/?lang=it

                  • 50shades of o'shea
                    • 11 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    Does anyone here not like deadline day???

                    1. Syd.
                      • 16 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Me

                      It's a load of hot air and last minute panic buys

                      1. 50shades of o'shea
                        • 11 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        So much BS and gullible people. 🙁

                        1. Syd.
                          • 16 Years
                          11 years, 3 months ago

                          Exactly

                          A lot of BS about tonight

                    2. Mílanista
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      I like it to an extent but don't understand the frenzy over it.

                      1. 50shades of o'shea
                        • 11 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        Too much hype

                    3. Bolivian Seaman
                      • 15 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Too much trolling, I like it otherwise

                    4. Somalion
                      • 15 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Me.

                      It's an entire day devoted to repeating the same "reported" deals over and over again until finalised.

                      1. Somalion
                        • 15 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        But I like seeing the final deals 😛

                  • RoyaleBlue
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    So what is this hockey tournament all about? I'm confused even after reading the link?

                    1. Fergies fledgling
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Team tournament. 15 FPL players per team, 11 play each gameweek in a H2H against one of the other teams. Total score of the 11 teams together is what determines who wins.

                      1. RoyaleBlue
                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        ah ok got it, well not sure ill be wanted by any teams but i'm currently 13k ish

                        1. Fergies fledgling
                          • 14 Years
                          11 years, 3 months ago

                          I'm not a manager but I'm sure someone will want you. I'm part of the South Africa team. Missing Link is the manager

                        2. JT's Dog
                            11 years, 3 months ago

                            Email joaoterryscao@gmail.com
                            Team England are looking for best players on here, why we have rejected everyone who has been signed up to date

                        3. RoyaleBlue
                          • 14 Years
                          11 years, 3 months ago

                          thanks btw

                        4. La Roja
                          • 13 Years
                          11 years, 3 months ago

                          😯

                          Why the feck it's called "hockey" though

                          1. Fergies fledgling
                            • 14 Years
                            11 years, 3 months ago

                            I think cos the gameweeks run at the time of the hockey world cup

                          2. Declan-
                            • 14 Years
                            11 years, 3 months ago

                            Last year it was beach soccer. It was cricket before that 😛

                          3. JT's Dog
                              11 years, 3 months ago

                              Is a theme like other tourniesc, guess there is a world hockey game somewhere this year