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Christian Benteke could be set to return to the Villa squad to face City. Daniel Sturridge remains a doubt for Liverpool. The central midfield woes build for Burnley, Stoke have worries out wide for their trip to Sunderland, Hull are set to be without their number one keeper for the next month, whilst Nacho Monreal may be back for Arsenal.

Sean Dyche faces a problem in central midfield ahead of the trip to Leicester. The Burnley boss has confirmed that Dean Marney and David Jones are still unavailable, whilst Nathaniel Chalobah is also ruled out after sustaining a throat injury during a midweek reserve outing.

Christian Benteke looks set to return to the Villa squad for the first time in months. The Belgian turned out for the reserves in midweek as he steps up his recovery from an anterior ligament injury, though Paul Lambert has admitted Ron Vlaar is likely to miss out yet again as City roll up to Villa Park.

Steve Harper is set to start for Hull’s home encounter with Palace after Allan McGregor was ruled out for around four weeks with a shoulder injury.

Nacho Monreal has a chance of returning in time for Arsenal’s trip to Chelsea, Arsene Wenger confirmed earlier this morning.

Mame Biram Diouf is unavailable for Stoke this weekend after sustaining a hamstring injury in Monday’s win over Newcastle. Victor Moses is expected to shake off a minor thigh problem in time for the trip to Sunderland.

Wes Brown is available for the Black Cats once again after missing out with a calf complaint last weekend. Emmanuel Giaccherini remains a doubt for Gus Poyet’s side, though.

Brendan Rodgers has admitted he’ll have to “wait and see” over Daniel Sturridge’s fitness as Liverpool prepare to face West Brom. The Reds boss has confirmed the likes of Joe Allen, Emre Can, Jon Flanagan, Glen Johnson and Mamadou Sakho remain sidelined.

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  1. Texas Pete
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Morning lads. Had a bit of rough couple of weeks in RL so getting back on the horse this week. Does the below look ok? PVA ahead of Moreno perhaps?

    Begovic
    Ivanovic Clyne Moreno
    Sigurdsson Fábregas Di María Sterling
    Pellè Welbeck Diego Costa

    Subs: Myhill Arfield van Aanholt Coloccini

  2. Olivier Bernards watch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    anyone know when the city press conference will be?

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

    On wildcard.. For the long term, money no problem..

    ADM and Welbeck

    or

    Ozil and Falcao (leaves the option of getting Rambo and Rooney back if I wish)

    1. Team Hayemaker
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      def option1

      1. shirtless
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Curently have Eriksen sitting in the midfield spot though. Was planning to give one more week then get the Ozil/Ramsey in, being as they are away to Chelsea and Spurs at home.. The Welbeck hatty has muddled my mind though!

        I think you're right though, nothing 2FT's can't fix anyway. Rest of team spot-on!

    2. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      The option of one

  4. Team Hayemaker
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Mad to go for Pelle over Aguero as Rooney's replacement?

    1. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I kind of think so, but I seem to be in the minority. It makes sense if you need a hit to get aguerro in though.

      1. Team Hayemaker
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        No hit involved for Ageuro, think my trust is somewhat burned from last season though!

        1. Olivier Bernards watch
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          yeah, that's why I've waited all week for the press conference to make sure he's not secretly injured

  5. Mr Smith
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Long term which keeper would you go with?

    A. Forster
    B. Mannone
    C. Other

    ?

    1. FPL Emu
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Hm. Depends on the strategy, really. Mannone isn't the worst, but I have Heaton and reasonably happy. Schmeichel is also viable.

      1. Mr Smith
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Strategy is to pick the keeper eh will score the most points 😀

    2. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      a

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

      Mannone, Had him all last season, his save points and BAPs were brilliant, couldnt believe they kept him at 4.5 this season.

  6. Olivier Bernards watch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    bottom of last page.
    anyone know when the city press conference will be?

  7. FPL Emu
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    If it didn't affect your FT's for next week (you will have 2FTs regardless of what you choose), what would you go for this week and the 2 next?

    A) Hazard
    B) Silva
    C) Gerrard
    D) Özil

    1. MARVELLUS
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      In a similar dilemma, with ADM included.

      Thinking C)

    2. droginexile
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      SIlva

  8. Uncle Gamst
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Not sure whether I made the worst xfer of my FPL career on Tues! Did Ramsey to Boyd in vague attempt to free up money for Sergio.

    I now have 6.2 million in the bank but would it require another 3 xfers = 12 point hit!

    Chester > Moore, Rio to 4.0 (or less) Bojan > Sergio

    Do I

    1)stick,
    2) twist
    3)Just bring in Moore
    4) Forget Aguero and bring in Baines & Azpilicueta

    Mannone

    Clyne , N Taylor, Rio*

    ADM , Sterling , Fábregas, Siggy, Boyd

    Pelle, Costa

    Bench: Krul, Chester*, Wisdom, Bojan*

    1. FPL Emu
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Gawd. Must be some other way to deal with that mess. Can't you just get some other striker in for Bojan, like Welbeck or Lukaku? Or even Benteke?

      1. Uncle Gamst
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers thinking Wellbeck but perhaps for next GW

    2. CFC1990
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      3 if you still have a FT.

      1. Uncle Gamst
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers, that's they way t go I think if I'm to get Sergio at some point.

        However now leaning towards:

        Mannone

        Clyne , N Taylor, Baines*, Azpilicueta*

        ADM , Sterling , Fábregas, Siggy,

        Pelle, Costa, Wellbeck*

        Bench: Krul, Wisdom, Boyd

        With 0.0 in bank; wildcard is calling

  9. CFC1990
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Is Guzan and Mannone the best rotation combo for around 9m?

    There are a lot of away fixtures you need to play them in though.

    Guzan and Heaton rotate better but Mannone is a better option than Heaton imo.

    1. CFC1990
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Well 3 to begin with but it i sot, qpr and cpl so not the end of the world!

  10. Uncle Gamst
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    4) forgot 'and Wellbeck'

  11. benjen snow
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Got Terry and Betrand as only defenders who'll start this weekend.

    Others who might / might not play are Dummet & Chester.

    Worth -4 to swap Chester for a certain starter (i.e. Moore?)?

  12. jaredwilliams
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    lameli naismith --> chadli pelle for -4 ??

    1. enrico.palazzo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Missed some price drops but a reasonable Tf although I think Naismith may score this week

  13. Hammers Select
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I could be wrong here,

    Does Mourinho not have a track record of picking players so are playing previous clubs or clubs they are motivated to play against.

    Remy was basically told he was going to Arsenal even seen at Arsenal games at the end of the season but for it to fall through, so will not be suprised if he starts vs Arsenal and Costa is rested to the bench only brought on if needed with a slight injury worry and pulls out of the Spain squad.

    1. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Oh, please don't.

    2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yep, you could

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

      I'm sorry but that is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard

      1. Hammers Select
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        We shall see Sunday, I wont be suprised if Mourinho does this.

        Remy against Arsenal and bring Costa on if needed, Remys speed would destroy Mert.

        1. Bubz
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I just don't think Remy's link to Arsenal has anything to do with it

          1. Hammers Select
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Mourinho has a proven record of using players motivation to his benefit.

            If there is 2 teams Remy will be motivated against will be Liverpool and Arsenal.

            1. Bubz
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Why? I don't see what extra motivation he would have against them. Just because he was linked to them in the transfer window? He has ended up at a better club, why would he have any feelings of discontent towards Arsenal or Liverpool?

              1. Hammers Select
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                They told him he had medical problems and couldnt sign for them, Harry Redknapp came out in the press and publicly said he is mystified over striker's 'failed' medicals.

    4. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I still genuinely believe Mourinho is talking shite about Costa's 'injury'.

    5. Mahesh_Kumar
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Costa s hamstring is fine. Mourinho is making up stories to keep him out of international duty.

  14. Simon69
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    So tempted to captain Falcao this week.. Have a feeling he could get a few this weekend

    1. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I put him in for Rooney... But Welbeck is winking at me!

      Playing the fixtures though you have to expect a Utd striker to come out on top. Everton away in Russia Thurs night, leaking goals in the PL..be madness not to get on that.

      1. Simon69
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Now I'm even more convinced!

        1. GHB
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I'm doing it as well. Worth the risk IMO. As per post above, Everton very leaky in defence and travelling on thurs sad isn't going to help.

  15. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Which transfer is the priority for next GW

    1) Krul > Forster - reason is obvious
    2) Vardy > Aguero - worries me not having Aguero but Vardy ahs a very good run and massive differential
    3) Ivanovic > Chambers - frees up some cash, Chelsea not defensive til after Xmas. Arsenal have a good run coming up and historically very good defence.

    1. chronuso
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      who's your other stopper, if you don't make a change,, but yeah id love to have forster?

      vardy is more exciting to have in team, i'm not fussed about chasing after aguero for that price, loads of decent strikers for cheaper producing the points.

      i have ivan and fancy a change, I'm looking at baines for fun an i don't have any of the toffees yet, or bertrand cos saints defence is best so far. but chambers looks a decent option although you've just missed his price up.

  16. Sebbo29
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else noticed the typo in the team news section of Chelsea? Unless of course they just signed a new striker 😉

  17. Hamstergod
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Would you get Baines this week or better wait for next week?

    It would be for -4, however most of my defense have tricky fixtures.

    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Next week.

      1. Hamstergod
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks!

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Spooky! Next, especially if for a hit.

      1. Hamstergod
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Just noticed your post 🙂

        And thanks!

  18. Twisted Saltergater
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone the wise on how Baines recovered from 6.9m back to his 7m starting price this week?! 182k transfers out and 110k transfers in.

    Presumably, because he is owned by quite a few teams at the beginning it needs a percentage of these to sell to drop 0.1m and then a fixed amount to go back up?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Was hoping to get him in at 6.9m next week 🙂

    2. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      WC Transfers don't count

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Ahh would explain it. Cheers.

  19. The HiTmAN
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    4 Definite goal scorers this weekend lads? (for betting reasons 😉 )

    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Costa - Hazard - Falcao - Sterling

    2. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero
      RVP
      Ulloa
      Sakho

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

      Costa, Aguero, Falcao, Pelle

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Falcao's gonna need to improve his game dramatically..

        1. Bubz
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I'm just going off Everton's form after Europa League games. Probably should have said RvP.

          1. Dr Dream
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            RVP more likely off recent showings for sure...Falcao looks rubbish on early showings, what's going on ?

            1. Bubz
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              It is rather strange. Not like he doesn't have the players around him to provide service. I expect him to come good eventually though.

      2. enrico.palazzo
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        This

    4. Saniul
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero. Pelle. Falcao. Sakho.

  20. Simon69
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Clyne away to Spurs or Duff away to Leicester?

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Clyne

    2. Lucy.
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm on Clyne with the same condundrum.

      1. Lucy.
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        *conundrum even. 😉

      2. Simon69
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I also have Forster though! Maybe I already know the answer... 😀

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

            Take hit then

            1. Simon69
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Why would I take a hit?

          • JT's Dog
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Having double defence means having to ride out these kind of weeks

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

            Clyne can return at both ends

          • BRONALDINHO
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            I was wondering the same. Think I'll go for Clyne, hoping for attacking returns

          • J0E
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            I'd play Clyne. Attacking returns and WBA showed that Spurs aren't the best post Europa. Plus Ulloa has great home attacking stats. Burnley's defence without Jones and Marney to protect them is League 1/bottom half of Championship at best.

            1. Simon69
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Some great points. I'm sold on doubling up with Clyne. Cheers for that.

              1. J0E
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 16 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                I've seen a lot of promoted teams over the years. I can safely say that Burnley are doomed. They just don't have the personnel to survive.

                Leicester look far better...some depth there and importantly they have goal scorers.

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

          Mutch and Barton doubtful. Looks a good GW to be a Downing owner.

        4. Lucy.
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          How many top seasons has Zlatan got in him? 33 today.

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

              Reckon in two years time he will be playing in Far East

            • Bubz
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              He said he might be retiring after next season didn't he?

            • Saniul
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              What a man to share my birthday with.

            • Ghost Ship
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Interviewer: "Zlatan, I understand it's your wife's birthday. What did you get her?"

              Zlatan: "I didn't get her anything. She has Zlatan."

          2. Nabs Kebabs
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            good to go lads?

            Forster
            Naylor, PVA, Wilson
            Di Maria, Sterling, Siggy, Chadli
            Kun, Costa, Welbeck

            McCarthy, Boyd, Clyne, Janmaat

            0ft, 2.9m

            1. Tinmen
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Captain?

              1. Nabs Kebabs
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                Costa

          3. Vernon Anita-Dobson
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Im concerned by Aguero's gametime, esp with jovetic's return, thinking RVP and Tadic in for Rooney/Ramsey, decent shout??

            1. Saniul
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Aguero's gametime is NOT affected by Jovetic, the only thing that ruin him is his own injuries/

              1. Vernon Anita-Dobson
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                Either way, hes highly unlikey to play 90 mins, 12.2 is a big outlay for someone who's curretly only playing roughly 65mins

                1. Saniul
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 2 months ago

                  A striker of his pedigree doesn't really need more time to score.

                2. Bubz
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 2 months ago

                  He has the highest goal to minute ratio of anyone in the Premier League for this reason. Nothing has changed.

                  1. Vernon Anita-Dobson
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 2 months ago

                    Ok, you guys are swaying me

                    1. Bubz
                      • 12 Years
                      11 years, 2 months ago

                      I don't even own Aguero. I would like to though.

            2. Bubz
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              There's really no need to be concerned imo. He has always been a 60-70 min player most of the time even when fully fit. That's all the time he needs to score goals.

              1. Sebbo29
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                This

              2. Fader
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                plus he is the best striker in the premier

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

              You don't buy Aguero thinking about his game time. You buy him for his goal a game average. And why would his game time be affected by Jovetic?

          4. Dr_Deej
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            In a bit of a pickle chaps..

            Have a front 8 of

            Fab , Ramsey , Sterling , Siggy , Boyd
            Costa , Aguero , Naismith

            With 1FT, I have to ship Ramsey out. But is it worth downgrading and using the budget to upgrade Naismith this week for -4?
            I think I should perhaps hold out for another week as Everton could score, but Ulloa, Pelle, Welbeck and others are tempting...

            1. Saniul
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Play Naismith this week. Do Ramsey to Tadic/Chadli.
              Get Welbeck next week.

              😉

          5. Saniul
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Mesut Ozil is yet to lose a Premier League game at the Emirates.

            1. Bubz
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Really?? 😯

              1. Billy Gilmore
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                Yeah. They haven't lost at home since Aston Villa on the opening day of last season

              2. The Machine
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                Well the last time we lost was against villa first game last season and ozil joined after that

                1. Bubz
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 2 months ago

                  Christ. Feels like they've at least lost a game there since then.

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

                When playing? Sub? Or visiting?

            3. Jinswick
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Best route here fellas?

              (A) GW7: Ramsey & Rooney -> Chadli & Aguero (4 points)
              GW8: Terry -> Baines [0.3m left over]

              (B) GW7: Ramsey & Rooney -> Tadic & Welbeck (4 points)
              GW8: Hutton -> Baines [1.7m left over]

              Krul, Elliot
              Terry, Clyne, Chambers, Wisdom, Hutton
              Hazard, Sterling, Ramsey, Siggy, Albrighton
              Costa, Rooney, Pelle
              Bank 0.1m

            4. kimoo
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Ivanovich (ARS) / XXX / XXX

              A- Taylor NEW (H)

              B- Moore BUR (H)

              C- Moreno WBA (H)

              D- Clyne TOT (A)

              1. Woy of the Wovers
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                A,C. I hope you didn't take a hit.

            5. coldblue
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              with burnley's 1st choice central midfielders missing, is anyone going to captain Ulloa over Costa?

              1. VougieDipond
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                nope will just be happy with his brace

                1. coldblue
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 2 months ago

                  Who again?

                  1. VougieDipond
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 2 months ago

                    Costa over Ulloa

              2. Mahesh_Kumar
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                I would if I had him. Just got Pelle and captaining Kun

            6. RUUD!
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Drogba to start and Costa dropped. 15 goals in 15 games against Arsenal. Now that would be interesting. Cant see it happening though....

              1. Bubz
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                Pretty unlikely seeing as he's injured

                1. mod33
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 2 months ago

                  this