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Laurent Koscielny was withdrawn midway through the first-half of yesterday’s trip to Leicester after sustaining a head injury.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 Fellow forward Dwight Gayle was also withdrawn at St James’ Park after sustaining an ankle knock but is expected to be fit in time for Gameweek 4.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Similar to Chelsea’s Hazard, Romelu Lukaku has also withdrawn from international duties for Belgium due to a small injury.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 Louis van Gaal has since stated the Spaniard was withdrawn due to cramp.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Newcastle right-back Daryl Janmaat was withdrawn with just three minutes left of Saturday’s clash against Palace after picking up a knock.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Danny Rose was withdrawn midway through the second-half of yesterday’s home loss to Liverpool with a leg problem.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. Ad4m
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    If you're a member and do the Stat comparison Welbeck to Pod it's really close - I think I'd probably go with Pod given the aerial threat

    I certainly wouldn't say that Welbeck is a shoe in for a starting berth

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

      of course he would be. he's not going to leave one bench spot for another..

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

      Welbeck can hold up the ball well, and is also good at bringing other people into play - Podolski is an unbelievable finisher, but can't do either of those things, which is why he's not great on his own up front.

    3. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Forget your stats, I watch Podolski, and he cannot play the lone striker role.

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        This

  2. reece
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Falcao gonna be on penaltys?

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Hes better than rooney and RvP is probably out

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Doesn't mean much. There are at least 2 better pen takers than Gerrard for Liverpool.

        1. TheSteel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I know i know. Just saying.

        2. MJ6987
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Gerrard has a very good record on pens over a long time. No way he's losing them.

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Doubt it.

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

      If RVP goes in for surgery, yes.

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

    Welbeck's agent via @talkSPORT - "Danny doesn't want to go on loan. He wants a straight transfer and he has every right to say that."

  4. VougieDipond
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Man Utd can easily afford falcao's wage now they have got Anderson off the lunch bill

    1. Del Griffith
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      😆

    2. theloveburglar
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      we cant give that waster away ffs cant wait till his contract is up so he can fuk off and go lie on a beach somewhere

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

        rumoured to be going to Burnley on loan

  5. Mike2795647
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    So which is likely to be the better

    Hendo as 5th midfielder with Naismith on bench for 352 formation
    OR
    Welbeck as 3rd striker with cheap benchwarmer midfielder on 343 formation

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      A

    2. Del Griffith
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I thought about the Hendo/Naismith rotation and it will obv work but the way both teams are set up they will both do well home and away so I'm just going with Hendo

  6. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Anderson is on 80k a week 😯 😯

    1. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Calories.

  7. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Queens Park Rangers have pulled out of the race to sign Jermain Defoe. (Source: Mail)

    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      It was a race?

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

      Hmmm

    • Your Mum's Athletic
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      @SunderlandAFC 18s

      Meanwhile Valentin Roberge has left the Stadium of Light on loan: http://www.

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

      Anyone want me for Hockey WC? ID is 207951. I had a top 1k finish last season I played.

      Top 20k so far.

      And I'm on my WC 😉

      1. The Missing Link
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Shotgun!

        1. The Missing Link
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Email me. themissingnigerian@outlook.com we putting gravless on the map! 😀

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

            Which team you managing?

            1. The Missing Link
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              The South Africans, the reigning champs. You beat me last year 😯

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

                I'll drop you an email!

                1. The Missing Link
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Cool 🙂

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

              You will confuse people with I luv Nigeria grav

              1. The Missing Link
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Meh itll change when the right grav appears to me

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

            England sounds like your place
            Even give you a free grav

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

              You involved with the England team?

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

                  Involved
                  I am England
                  See below or maybe last page for advert

          • Davido989
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Alright I'm going to the Emirates with my mates who support Arsenal. I'm wearing a navy hoody and I'll be the guy who's laughing and smirking, if you see me on the tele.

            #WelbeckToArsenal 😀

            1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              sturridge wasn't rated as a striker before he was actually played as a striker either

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

                Sturridge didn't get the chances Welbeck has had

            2. Lawrø
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Shout "No Mata :shock:'' or something unique to FFS if you're close to the reporter! 😀

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

                  Good one
                  What about the michu saying

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

                  Like Royal Navy hoody?

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

                    Yes. Close to black!

              3. Siva Mohan
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                BREAKING

                Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong has signed for FC Ufa in Russia. (Source: Russia Today)

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

                  Lol

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

                  Dench!

                3. Epic Fail
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  DENCH!!!

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

                    Wtf is dench?

                4. Miami Monkey
                  • 11 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  LEEEEEAAAAAVVVVEEEE IT

                  I'm friends with him on Snapchat and was wondering what he's doing. Just seems to sit at home all day doing nothing and going to restaurants by himself

              4. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Think Welbeck will surprise Arsenal fans. He got 10 goals last year in a mediocre United team and he was mostly on the wing.

                Run of games at CF for Arsenal with world-class service will inevitably improve his strike rate. His hold-up play is good and he will be more incisive than Giroud. Undoubtedly better than Sanogo

                Gutted he is leaving United actually.

                1. Exeter Gently
                  • 11 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  glad to see someone taking the high road, neither berating welbeck or arsenal for the potential deal. agreed that, despite sanchez/ospina/debuchy/chambers, wenger should've done better and anticipated the injuries....

                2. In Bale We Trust
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  WHO THE HELL HAS MADE THIS DECISION? Gifting Arsenal what they need to get in the top four. No idea what the club is thinking, almost like we're massively underrating our own player.

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

                    He won't go to Arsenal, mate. BBC just rubbished the reports.

                    1. In Bale We Trust
                      • 15 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      I hope to God you're right. Would be horrible to see Welbz off. A real United player who gets the club having come through the academy. Really love the guy.

              5. Exeter Gently
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                just to clarify. is the deadline tonight at 11pm GMT, or tomorrow?

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

                    Tonight

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

                        Kinda in the name
                        Deadline day 😉

                  • Siva Mohan
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    BREAKING: Danny Welbeck wants a permanent move to Arsenal NOT A LOAN. According to his agent.

                    1. MJ6987
                      • 15 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      He also said that he doesn't think Danny will go to Arsenal

                  • cramps
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    i see many are transferring in Guzan. i expect the rewards will be tremendous over the next 5 gameweeks 😛

                    1. Mike2795647
                      • 11 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Looks like it's all the people on a WC and looking to make some £ on a cheap 2nd choice GK

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

                        Guzan is not a cheap 2nd choice GK.

                        1. Mike2795647
                          • 11 Years
                          11 years, 3 months ago

                          He is if you want a 2nd choice to actually plays as none of the £4 mil ones do, not the best choice given that he needs to increase by 0.2 for people to make money which seems unlikely, it's because people are looking at how many points he has from the first 3 games and not the shocking fixtures coming up

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

                            ya, i'm surprised at how little planning goes into some people's transfers. they just go down the list until they hit the first player that fits their budget.

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

                        i guess it's possible. would be surprised if he increases by another 0.1 to actually make them any profit though

                        1. Mike2795647
                          • 11 Years
                          11 years, 3 months ago

                          Agree

                  • JT's Dog
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      Last 14 places remaining, hurry up and get one before they all go

                      awrite boys ,am puttin togeffer a top firm for this ere hockey tourney, bit of a girl sport, but hay when the mighty ingerlan r playin we should be represented. oi oi
                      so first up am lookin for some really naught boys to join up, dont be wasting my time ere with little boys whos are gonna do a runner at first sign of trubble. awright.
                      ok ive got mee peelers round sum of the other teams and they r a right laugh, do me a favour, they should be wearin st trinian outfits they are so girlie.
                      so if u fink your hard enough and wanna have the chance to hit some balls with a big stick then drop me an email joaoterryscao@gmail.com.
                      an remember and dont use real names, we dont want five0 to know about it.
                      all together now: they'll always be an england, la na na na la la

                      1. The Missing Link
                        • 12 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        14 left 😀

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

                            Cunning marketing

                        2. Blue Lion
                          • 12 Years
                          11 years, 3 months ago

                          🙂

                        3. MJ6987
                          • 15 Years
                          11 years, 3 months ago

                          This is one team I WON'T be joining!

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

                              You should
                              I am filling it with non English
                              Then when we win it can be because of non English people, like 1966 with the Russian guy

                            • Blue Lion
                              • 12 Years
                              11 years, 3 months ago

                              Why?

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

                                  Why you ain't managing team this time

                                  1. Blue Lion
                                    • 12 Years
                                    11 years, 3 months ago

                                    Simple.Was not offered one. 😆

                                  2. The Missing Link
                                    • 12 Years
                                    11 years, 3 months ago

                                    Moyes treatment 😉

                                    1. Blue Lion
                                      • 12 Years
                                      11 years, 3 months ago

                                      I swear i did not f**k her!

                              2. The Missing Link
                                • 12 Years
                                11 years, 3 months ago

                                England vs South Africa final. You heard it here first, the dog has moves 😀

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

                                    You are s Africa ?

                                    1. The Missing Link
                                      • 12 Years
                                      11 years, 3 months ago

                                      Of course!

                                2. MJ6987
                                  • 15 Years
                                  11 years, 3 months ago

                                  Out of principle. It's England. I'm Welsh. It's sacrilege!

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

                              Tom Cleverley heading to Everton's training ground ahead of possible loan move

                              1. World XI
                                • 13 Years
                                11 years, 3 months ago

                                Will be hard fr him to get a game there. Was better at Villa

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

                                Martinez's true love.

                            • World XI
                              • 13 Years
                              11 years, 3 months ago

                              Are people forgetting Arsenal splashed out £35 Million on Sanchez. It's not as if Arsene has done nothing. Normally it's a challenge to get him to open the check book!

                              1. Wilshere Knowledge
                                • 12 Years
                                11 years, 3 months ago

                                Sure, and it was a massive coup, but we are desperate in defensive midfield and defence.

                            • Siva Mohan
                              • 13 Years
                              11 years, 3 months ago

                              Everton trying to force a loan deal for Tom Cleverley. Wages believed to be a stumbling block.

                              1. MJ6987
                                • 15 Years
                                11 years, 3 months ago

                                United will probably have to subsidise his wages.

                              2. In Bale We Trust
                                • 15 Years
                                11 years, 3 months ago

                                He's one of Uniteds low earners. Only on around 35k a week I believe.

                                1. Siva Mohan
                                  • 13 Years
                                  11 years, 3 months ago

                                  on 60K I think..

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

                                    He wants 60 hes currently on 40

                                2. Siva Mohan
                                  • 13 Years
                                  11 years, 3 months ago

                                  sorry.. 40K.. he want 60K to sign..

                              3. LMNO
                                • 15 Years
                                11 years, 3 months ago

                                he wants wages?

                            • Wouter
                              • 11 Years
                              11 years, 3 months ago

                              So Arsenal want to get a United benchwarmer to try and win the league?

                              1. In Like Flynn.
                                • Has Moderation Rights
                                • 15 Years
                                11 years, 3 months ago

                                I'm surprised you don't tell the club to give him to them.

                            • Your Mum's Athletic
                              • 14 Years
                              11 years, 3 months ago

                              Cleverley writes his goodbyes............ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bwdx1fRCIAABZmj.jpg

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

                                😆 😆

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

                              Who has got the most premier league assists?

                              1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
                                • 12 Years
                                11 years, 3 months ago

                                giggs

                              2. MJ6987
                                • 15 Years
                                11 years, 3 months ago

                                Dunno but Ashely Young is up there.

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

                                Cleverley

                              4. World XI
                                • 13 Years
                                11 years, 3 months ago

                                Rooney, Fabragas,

                            • Blue Lion
                              • 12 Years
                              11 years, 3 months ago

                              I think i have wildcarded at the right time!

                              1. MJ6987
                                • 15 Years
                                11 years, 3 months ago

                                Why?

                                1. Blue Lion
                                  • 12 Years
                                  11 years, 3 months ago

                                  Lot of gems popping up.

                                  1. MJ6987
                                    • 15 Years
                                    11 years, 3 months ago

                                    Like who?

                                    1. Blue Lion
                                      • 12 Years
                                      11 years, 3 months ago

                                      Welbeck.etc..etc...etc. 😉

                                      1. MJ6987
                                        • 15 Years
                                        11 years, 3 months ago

                                        😆

                            • XhakaCan
                              • 11 Years
                              11 years, 3 months ago

                              Daniel Taylor ‏@DTguardian 27s

                              "Lots of people saying Welbeck currently taking medical at Arsenal. I've been told to be wary of writing that. But we'll see."

                            • Wouter
                              • 11 Years
                              11 years, 3 months ago

                              Arsenal have activated Klaas Jan-Huntelaar's £12.75m release clause. (Junge Welt)

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

                                Wasn't he a bit of a flop?

                                1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
                                  • 14 Years
                                  11 years, 3 months ago

                                  Kept rvp out of Dutch team fir a while though

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

                                I don't believe this - a lot of money for 30-something old unproven in the PL striker.

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

                                Is that a reliable report, mate?

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

                                  Haven't got a clue tbh, saw it pass by on Twitter, that's why I also listed the source.

                              4. World XI
                                • 13 Years
                                11 years, 3 months ago

                                Overpriced for a player passed it...

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

                                Played great for Schalke in the 2012-2013 season before his injury run. Pretty crucial to Schalke's CL run these past 2 years & would go great w/ Alexis

                            • andres
                              • 14 Years
                              11 years, 3 months ago

                              have today's transfers convinced you to WC?

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

                                Under consideration

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

                                  Yeah will decide once Dday is over.

                              2. MJ6987
                                • 15 Years
                                11 years, 3 months ago

                                I don't see anything that tempting.

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

                                  falcao?

                                  1. MJ6987
                                    • 15 Years
                                    11 years, 3 months ago

                                    He'll probably be overpriced, might need to adjust to the pace, etc

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

                              BBC JUST RUBBISHED THE WELBECK TO ARSENAL REPORTS! SO CHILL, EVERYBODY!

                              😀

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

                                source?

                                Happy with that, Welbeck will do very well in the CF role at Arsenal. We should sell him to Spurs if we sell him.

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

                                  David Ornstein ✔ @bbcsport_david
                                  Follow
                                  Arsenal interested in signing Welbeck before deadline. Not clear if permanent or loan & no deal agreed or medical yet #bbcdeadlineday #MUFC

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

                                Damn! I just started convincing myself that he will be our Sturridge. 🙁

                              3. OPTA FPL
                                • 14 Years
                                11 years, 3 months ago

                                good
                                love to see ItSaNoGo lead the Arsenal front line in the Champions :League

                            • Blue Lion
                              • 12 Years
                              11 years, 3 months ago

                              Oh my!! I was wondering why there was an unusually high transfer activity going on..Forgot its deadline day!!
                              So ashamed.

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

                                Come on BL. You're better than that.

                                1. Blue Lion
                                  • 12 Years
                                  11 years, 3 months ago

                                  The new job is squeezing a lot of hours from me!

                            • Tinmen
                              • 12 Years
                              11 years, 3 months ago

                              Will Jovetic drop in price?? Because if he does im screwed

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

                                Could be worse, you could have Coutinho 🙂

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

                                  ML rival wildcarded last week. Brought in Coutinho and made him captain for gw 3

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

                                    😆

                              2. reece
                                • 13 Years
                                11 years, 3 months ago

                                He won't drop anytime before next game week I'm sure

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

                                  Are you sure?lol I reckon people will take him out in their droves with all these big forwards now in fantasy