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The Weekend Team News

Tom Huddlestone and Andrew Robertson are doubtful as Hull head to Anfield. James McArthur emerges as a doubt for Crystal Palace’s clash against West Brom, who look set to welcome back Ben Foster. Gus Poyet pledges to stick by Vito Mannone as Arsenal pay visit. Stoke suffer an injury blow to Glenn Whelan, while the Hammers are boosted by the returns of Cheikhou Kouyate and James Tomkins.

Neil Warnock has confirmed that James McArthur and Scott Dann are both doubts ahead of the Baggies clash. Dann missed the defeat to Chelsea with a knee injury, while James McArthur could also miss out this weekend after coming off against the Blues with a hip problem.

West Brom are boosted ahead of the visit of Palace by the return of Ben Foster. The keeper missed the Monday night stalemate with Man United due to a calf complaint but has since returned to training. Meanwhile, Jonas Olsson and Silvestre Varela are sidelined for the Baggies.

Gus Poyet has kept faith with Vito Mannone ahead of the visit of Arsenal, despite the heavy defeat inflicted by Southampton last week. Poyet also reveals that changes will be minimal, with “about 75%” of the side that started against the Saints retaining their places. Elsewhere, the Black Cats have announced the signing of Frenchman Anthony Reveillere, with the full-back set to go straight into the squad against Arsenal subject to international clearance.

Stoke boss Mark Hughes has revealed that Glenn Whelan will be sidelined for up to six weeks with a fractured leg. Meanwhile, Phil Bardsley is Stoke’s only injury concern after sustaining a back problem in last week’s clash with Swansea. Hughes remains hopeful the full-back will train later and be in contention to face Southampton.

Arsene Wenger has admitted Laurent Koscielny remains unavailable for Arsenal this weekend and is hoping to have his compatriot back after the next international break. The Gunners boss also confirmed he’s “not sure” over Theo Walcott’s involvement, though went on to say the winger will “certainly” be in the squad next week.

Cheikhou Kouyate and James Tomkins are back in the squad for West Ham’s meeting with Man City, confirms Sam Allardyce.

Steve Bruce has revealed both Tom Huddlestone and Andrew Robertson are “big doubts” for Hull’s trip to Liverpool. With Nikica Jelavic, Steve Harper and Michael Dawson ruled out in midweek, the Tigers boss concedes he may have to make “four or five changes” to the side that drew at Arsenal last weekend.

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  1. Bobadoba
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Costa and Diame or Berahino and Sanchez?

    On wild card.

    1. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. Arse Craic
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      BS

  2. Shifty
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Chelsea fans - Hazard seems to be taking less shots/attempts on goal this season. Any reason why?

    1. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      see my post below

    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Cause they now have a forward for the first time since Drogbas haydays, you could see Hazards increased involvment when Costa were out in CL.. at least this is my theory

    3. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Some say Costa doesn´t want him in his space, I wouldn´t worry much he´ll come good... very good soon.

    4. Willis.
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Hazard rarely ever shoots anyway. Even last season, he didn't have that many shots. He's not a direct winger like Ronaldo or Robben. He doesn't look to score every time he has the ball.

  3. gtf
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Foster or Guzan

    1. enrico.palazzo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Both rotate well together

  4. elkunaguero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone with access to the Members Area should do a home vs. away comparison for Hazard

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Wow.

    2. Shifty
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      😯

    3. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Dayum

    4. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      He hasn't come up against United's defence yet!

      1. elkunaguero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Palace, Burnley, Man City and Everton

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Wasn't his form the same last year though? Then he exploded...

          1. elkunaguero
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            no, even last year most of his points were at home

    5. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      that was a very effective way of promoting the paid membership... I hope the Scouts appreciate the effort!

    6. Grumpy Camel
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      will do. I always think of him as a flat track bully.

      1. Simon March
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Probably true. In FPL terms though, flat track bullies are gold because you know when to Captain them and, with the odd exception, the big hauls for everyone come against the teams you'd expect them to.

    7. Warning Hazard ahead
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Wow, 71%!!!!!

    8. Shifty
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      actually, same goes to Cesc and Sanchez.

      1. elkunaguero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        the goal threat and penalty box touches are the most striking... last season was similar

    9. Gr3g
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Link please

      1. elkunaguero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I dont have one ready but just do a player comparison and pick Hazard both sides, one with home games, one with away games

        1. Gr3g
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Ok

        2. Gr3g
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          I guess great C pick vs QPR 🙂

          1. elkunaguero
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            yeah, unless Costa is back and steal the show

    10. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Eye opening. Ta

  5. Man Chest Hair United
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    I need to play 3,of these 4 Clyne Naylor caulker wisdom currently have the first 3,wisdom need to go in?

  6. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Particularly if you've played your WC, I think squad depth is going to start be an important factor. Costa, Aguero, Siggy - they've all risen in price and it may be necessary to bench during the odd game missed, or in Siggy's case, a poor run of fixtures.

    1. Just A Hat
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I have Fabregas on my bench at the moment! Kind of hoping Costa is out to be honest even though I have him!

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Wowzers, who's your midfield 4?

      2. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Just taken a look, blimey. Selection headache each week! I think I'd consider benching Sterling ahead of Fabregas, you know.

        1. Just A Hat
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          yeah I wanted Wellbeck last week and gave myself a bit of a headache but it hasn't been too bad so far with Costa's injury!

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Last week, I had Robertson and his 1pt come on for Costa's no show. I'm not a fan of benched points but there's a balance to be struck.

    3. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Costa hasn't actually risen that much. If I do get him in next week again I would probably not have lost any more in selling and buying again. Think its a case by case scenario.

  7. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on this team
    Forster
    Wisdom Baines Chambers
    Hazard Eriksen Sterling Sanchez (C)
    Aguero Berahino Pelle

    McCarthy Hutton Boyd Moore

    1. Grumpy Camel
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Very good

  8. Just A Hat
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Best defense for January Wildcard?

    Baines, Ivanovic, Coleman

    or

    Zabeleta, Kompany, Mundella

    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Too much money spent imo

    2. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      You know my answer.

      1. Just A Hat
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        😉

        1. Think Tank
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Baines Ivan Coleman till Jan

    1. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Awesome ! 😀 hahahahah

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Nails Nan

  9. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    SB: “Steve Harper looks as though he’s going to be out for 2-3 weeks, whilst Michael Dawson will be missing for 4-6 weeks.” #UTT

  10. bombayblues
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Please help RMT

    Begovic (Krul)
    Clyne. Chambers. Jagielka (Cahill. PVA)
    Hazard. Sterling. Sigurdsson. Silva (Marney)
    Aguero. Pelle. Ulloa

    0.2 ITB

    1. Ulloa to Berahino or Sakho for a hit
    2. Hazard/Silva to Oscar
    3. No hit

    1. Misery likes Kompany
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      3.

      1. bombayblues
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Ulloa is really not performing. Might be worth the hit. What say?

        1. Misery likes Kompany
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          not that bad a fixture though...

          1. bombayblues
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            True but he has failed to score against Crystal, Burnley, and Newcastle, who have been far worse than Swansea

            1. Misery likes Kompany
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              yeah. i just think it's not worth a -4.

              1. bombayblues
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                Hhhmm. Will look into it. Thanks for the help

            2. Twisted Saltergater
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Go for it. You'll only agonise over it if Berahino scores.

              1. bombayblues
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                Thats what I am thinking. Plus with Ulloa dropping in value, Berahino rising, and me having 0.2 in the bank, it may be now or never

                1. Twisted Saltergater
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  I've brought Berahino in this week. He's quick, can finish on either foot, full of confidence and one other crucial factor is that team's attack West Brom so there'll be space in behind.

                  Much better than Ulloa too 😉

                  1. bombayblues
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    Sounds good! Wanted to do PVA - Kaboul but that will have to wait as I don't have the funds

    2. Grumpy Camel
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      3

    3. chronuso
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      1. i did ulloa > sakho, thought there would be a larger rise in price. but not a bad exciting option.

      1. chronuso
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        he does have city next though.

        1. bombayblues
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah. Berahino has better fixtures coming up

  11. Misery likes Kompany
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    really need a tiny bit of help...(repost)

    De Gea 4.0
    Terry, Naylor, Duff (Coloccini, PVA)
    Sterling, Siggy, Sanchez, Eriksen (Boyd)
    Ulloa, Aguero, Costa

    Desperately poor team this week, and De Gea, Terry, PVA, and Ulloa all probably need to go. Plus Costa problem
    I have 2 FT. Would you:

    1) De Gea, Terry, Ulloa -> Guzan, Chambers, Pelle/Welbeck (-4)
    or
    2) Just Costa -> Pelle/Welbeck and keep 2FT to sort defence next week?

    1. Arse Craic
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      2

    2. bombayblues
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      2

      1. Misery likes Kompany
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        ok thanks

  12. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    SB: “And of course there’s also Nikica Jelavic, who had an operation in Croatia on Wednesday, and will also be missing for 4-6 weeks.” #UTT

    1. QPR expects... glory!
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Basically what Bruce is saying is "We've got our 3rd string GK playing and are missing one of our best defenders. FPL Managers should strongly consider captaining Sterling this week and Pelle next"

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        That's exactly how I translated it also! 😉

      2. Arse Craic
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        ^This

      3. Grumpy Camel
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Upvote

  13. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on Geoff Cameron?

    1. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Stoke fixtures turn horrible soon.

    2. QPR expects... glory!
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I think he'll take Whelan's place in central midfield for the rest of the season. You won't find him at RB unless it's in an emergency

  14. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    @paddypower 39s39 seconds ago

    Paul Pogba renews his contract at Juventus. Any Manchester United fans planning to fly a banner over Turin can scrap those plans now.

    1. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Maybe juventus know that united will pay crazy money to get contracted player

  15. Mojo Rojo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Aaron Cresswell anyone? Tasty fixtures as of next week

    1. enrico.palazzo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Who sorry?

  16. Misery likes Kompany
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    without Costa, and with Mourinho shutting shop, what chances a 0-0 between Chelsea and ManU?

    1. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      10%

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Have you seen United's defence recently?! There is next to no chance of United keeping a CS, imo!

    3. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      1-0 for utd

    4. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      around 15/2

    5. Willis.
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Chelsea parking the bus against Utd? lol

      1. Misery likes Kompany
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        don't think it's that unlikely at old trafford.

        1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Makes sense really. Don't give the united front line space to play and punish the terrible defence on the counter. Easy win.

  17. jimlad
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    2FT and 0.1 in the bank.

    Manquillo > Chambers a good shout?

    Krul (Elliot)
    Bertrand Manquillo Wisdom (Duff Chester)
    Fabregas Siggy Sterling Tadic Di Maria
    Costa Aguero(C) (Naismith)

  18. riot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    would you play Chambers (sun) or Wisdom (CRY) this week? can't make my mind up

    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Chambers

    2. AriseSirGiggsy
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Chambers

    3. Big A
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      sunderland will score at home , play wisdom

    4. riot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      was leaning chambers anyway, so going with that. thanks!

      1. Think Tank
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Wisdom.

  19. Sir David White
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Who to bench this week? Benched Eriksen last week and it hurt badly.

      Hart-Given

      Ivan-Baines-Rangel-Senderos-Moore

      Eriksen-Hendo-Siggy-Barkley-Gerrard

      Aguero-Welbeck-Benteke

      1. Big A
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        hendo , senderos , moore

      2. Arse Craic
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Downgrade an attacker or you'll bench points every week.
        Benteke or Barkley - latter played 90mins last night and looked awful.

    • Stadium of Dark
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Gylfi captain

    • La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Is muppet rage is around?

      1. lilmessipran
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        no is he is not around is

    • Wouter
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Is Fab > Hazard worth a hit?

      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Probably not

      2. riot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        no

    • DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      1) Tadic + Pelle
      2) Tadic + Welbz
      3) Eriksen + Pelle
      4) Eriksen + Welbz

      Thoughts?

      1. LOCO ABREU
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        3

      2. Snevitz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I would go for 3

      3. Wouter
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        3 or 4 in my opinion.

        Tough decision between Pelle and Welbeck. Welbeck in the better team, Pelle in the better form.

        1. DonTheSpecialOne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks chaps. Really like 3 as well, however Chadli over Eriksen would give me some cash ITB to upgrade Chester later. Tough one.

      4. Misery likes Kompany
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I like 2

    • The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      What a goal by Lamela last night.

      Does anyone rember David Dunn's attempt at a rabona? lol

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw5ow91aJEk

      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Yep 😆 Classic

      2. Just A Hat
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        😀

    • You never give me your Man&…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      What do you think about the following transfers

      Mannone > Forester
      (to later do second goalkeeper Guzan > 4,0 keeper with next FT)
      Silva > Eriksen

      Frees up £1,1 to upgrade players in the future,

    • Big A
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      which one better to be captn this week
      aguero-pelle-lukako-sterling-hazard-erikson-dwning-

    • FootballFanatic365
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      keep Mane
      or Mane > Erikson
      Mane >Downing
      Mane > Diamé
      Mane > Tadic

      ?

      1. Big A
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        who are your strikers ?

        1. FootballFanatic365
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          welbz Kun pelle

      2. Tatty Bojangles
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I was annoyed after choosing Mane over Tadic, but I think he has the potential to match or better Tadic over the next 4 games.

        Keep him.

      3. Mojo Rojo
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Keep... Nice fixtures

      4. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Keep.....,I had mane and rage transferred in tadic last sat. Regretting it now.

    • Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      3 Chelsea
      2 Swansea
      2 Southampton
      1 Man City
      1 Liverpool
      1 Everton
      1 West Brom
      1 West Ham
      1 Aston Villa
      1 Hull City
      1 Burnley

      I don't think I've ever had such a diverse team!

    • Darbs
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Jagielka's not gonna score any more this season, is he?