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A sceptical Arsene Wenger admits Alexis Sanchez is determined to prove his fitness in time for tomorrow’s North London derby. Morgan Schneiderlin and Victor Wanyama could return for Southampton’s trip to QPR. Everton could welcome back James McCarthy for the Merseyside derby. Connor Wickham is set to miss Sunderland’s trip to Swansea. Alan Pardew remains without Mile Jedinak for the weekend, while Ron Vlaar could make a return to action as Chelsea roll into town:

As Arsenal gear up for tomorrow lunchtime’s trip to Tottenham, Arsene Wenger confirmed yesterday that the Gunners would be without Alexis Sanchez due to an ongoing hamstring injury. This morning, however, Wenger initially ruled out the Chilean again only to backtrack and suggest he will be assessed:

“Sanchez is out but he wants to have a go (in training) today. It’s not easy to tell him he’s not playing. He wants to play – he’s so keen. He feels he can defy the medical people because he is so keen to play. I don’t know if he can. I will see today.”

Elsewhere, the Gunners boss revealed Danny Welbeck is back in the group, with the rest of the squad expected to be the same as the one that played Aston Villa, according to Wenger. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Jack Wilshere remain out for the weekend, though are closing in on a return to full training.

Southampton have received a big boost ahead of their visit to Loftus Road, with Ronald Koeman confirming that midfielders Morgan Schneiderlin and Victor Wanyama should be available for selection, after recent injury troubles. There is less positive news on Toby Alderweireld though, with Koeman ruling the Belgian out of Southampton’s next two league fixtures. New signing Filip Djuricic will also miss out at the weekend, as he’s still awaiting his work permit.

Roberto Martinez believes James McCarthy will be in Everton’s squad for the Merseyside derby, having refuted suggestions that the midfielder had suffered a setback on his return from injury. Meanwhile, Tim Howard has made a return to training, though is unlikely to be risked for the weekend and will instead be given an extra week to get fit, according to Martinez. The Toffees boss has also revealed that Leon Osman and Steven Pienaar are expected to make their returns from injury and join the rest of the squad soon.

Sunderland striker Connor Wickham has been ruled out the trip to Swansea with a calf injury picked up in midweek. Gus Poyet is also sweating on the fitness of Adam Johnson, Jack Rodwell and Emanuele Giaccherini for the weekend, with the trio all rated as “50-50” to be involved.

Alan Pardew has confirmed that skipper Mile Jedinak will miss the trip to Leicester, after returning from the Asian Cup with a sore ankle.

Ron Vlaar and Joe Cole could return from injury for Aston Villa ahead of the weekend visit of Chelsea. The pair had been absent with knee and hamstring injuries respectively, but are expected to be in contention to face the Blues should they come through their final training session today.

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

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  1. Just A Wooden Spoon
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    So we expecting any more updates from wenger, particuarly post today's training session?

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    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      No.

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      1. Just A Wooden Spoon
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Was hoping this wasn't going to be the case but yup I'm reluctantly agreeing.

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    2. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Wenger is an end of a bell so probably not

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      1. Breadbin
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        🙄

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        1. Bobby_Baggio
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Harsh from me but fair 🙂

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          1. Breadbin
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            It was a ridiculous post with no substance, actually.

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  2. davies
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Which option?

    Krul
    Terry, Kosc, Clyne
    Sanchez, Hazard, ADM, Cazorla
    Aguero (C), Ings, Kane

    Panti, Boyd, Baird, Cameron

    A) Sanhcez > Silva
    B) Cameron > Naughton
    C) Save

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    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      C

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  3. Black Knights
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Forwards are sorted, so only question is defence.

    Pick 2 to play with Panti and Terry, please:

    a) PVA swa
    b) Jones whu
    c) Baird bur
    d) Coloccini STO

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    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      PVA + Baird

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Jones and Colloccini, imo.

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      1. Black Knights
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks.

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    3. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Baird Colo

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      1. Black Knights
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks. This is what I currently have.

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  4. El Copo
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Play Wisdom or Bellerin?

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    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Wisdom

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  5. stephenl15
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Anybody be kind enough to RMWT? 🙂

    Panti, Krul
    PVA, Terry, Zouma, Fonte, Kosc
    Hazard, Silva, Walters, Downing, Cazorla
    Kane, Aguero, Giroud

    1.5 ITB

    Thanks Proggy for the response on last page btw:)

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  6. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Good article Steve.

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    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      You're confusing names again, like you did with Cattermole Whelan.

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      1. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        What a legend.

        Miss that guy who was obsessed with Brazilian players. What was his name again?

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  7. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Chadli Owners keeping or selling ?

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    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Keeping, playing.

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      1. Sheep
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        This.

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  8. Snapes on a Plane
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Play panti or heaton this week?

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    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Heaton imho

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    2. che
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Play Pants every week except away to Chelsea and Arsenal maybe. Although he still scored 4 points when conceding 4 away to City!

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  9. New Article Posted
    Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    New post

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/02/06/playon-picks-gameweek-24-2000-in-guaranteed-pots/

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    1. John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Honest?

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      1. Gooner97
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        snap out of it

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        1. John t penguin
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Only you and me that get that 🙂

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      2. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Check the date 😉

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        1. John t penguin
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          I am happy to take your word

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  10. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Wisdom & Ivan => Zouma & Kompany

    Yes or No?

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  11. meltedman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Have wba had their presser yet? Safe to get Wisdom?

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    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Dunno if he's still nailed on

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      1. meltedman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Really?! Ha I already have Baird to cover non-playing duties.

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  12. chonks
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    what is this wc squad missing

    panti (krul)

    ivan terry wisdom (Bellerin PVA)

    sterling Haz Caz Silva (Ameobi)

    Kun Giroud Kane

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    1. ahmed_7
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Look at Manu fixtures .. You should own a defender

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  13. davies
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    GTG? Any changes needed with the lineup?

    Krul
    Terry, Kosc, Clyne
    Sanchez, Hazard, ADM, Cazorla
    Aguero (C), Ings, Kane

    Panti, Boyd, Baird, Cameron

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    1. ahmed_7
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Great (Y)

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  14. Rhinos
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    im going for it wish me luck.

    Hello Sir Alex

    On a wc, had Clyne but Kol likely to play this gameweek (Clichy Stoke away midweek) and Newcastle at home gw26 (Clichy Barcelona midweek)
    Can bench him gw 25 then get rid 27.
    This could be genius 🙂

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    1. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Sir Aleks 🙂

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  15. foley_fd
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    I'd place a large wager that Berahino won't start tomorrow.

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  16. nolunolu
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    A - Baird (bur)
    B - JWP (qpr)
    C - Moses (new)

    Which are the best two to play?

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    1. ahmed_7
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      B and c

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  17. ahmed_7
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Good to go?
    Degea
    Bellarin azpi clyne
    Walcott di Maria silva hazard
    Kun(c) Kane giroud

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  18. For Fuchs Sake
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Walters a doubt, WC changes again!

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    1. Red Star Toro
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Source?

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  19. Aladdin Sané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Giroud or Defoe on WC?

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    1. Tom Tom
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Giroud

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  20. Yam-es
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Start PvA or Wisdom?

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  21. ktongue
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Advice really appreciated on my January wildcard

    Heaton/Panti
    Terry/Baines/Wisdom/Van Vaaholt/Bertrand
    Sánchez/Hazard/Silva/Boyd/Downing
    Kane/Ageuro/Austin

    Heaton + Downing to Krul + Mane

    That makes a 340.54 on Rate My Team

    Any advice to make it better? Because I was thinking of ditching Bertrand but could only replace with Fonte as I'm out 0.2 for Clyne. Thanks in advance

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    1. Delhidynamo
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      You're keeping Bertrand on you jan WC?

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      1. ktongue
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        I've had him from the start and wont be able to get him back as I have 0.1 in the back after bringing in Mane and Krul. But Fonte is an awesome shout as well so the file name continues.

        In second in my work league and the person has Bertrand and Clyne... So it would mix it up...

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        1. schwankez
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Not a fan of Baines given he faces Liv, Che and Ars in next four. Jones night give you more over that period and spend cash elsewhere, upgrade downing?

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          1. ktongue
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            What defender would you put in for 5.1 then...

            Terry, £5.1, Fonte, Wisdom, Van Vaaholt

            This allows me to upgrade Downing to Cazarola

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            1. schwankez
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 10 months ago

              Moreno might be the one, in good nic or Bellerin at 4.4 - no clean sheet this week though although after that has a super fixture, minor chance of rotation, but as nailed as a 19yo fullback can be.

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  22. Delhidynamo
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Expecting an average week

    Panti
    Naughton Fonte Baird
    Sanchez Walcott Tadic Hazard
    Kane Aguero Falcao

    4.0 Walters Jones Bellerin

    1FT 0.0 ITB

    Could do Tadic to Coutinho but can't really come up with much other than that.

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    1. schwankez
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Tadic solid but Coutinho seems to be finding form. Like Sterling or Studge over Cout, maybe save so you can have more options trade wise next week?

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  23. GaGa Over Gazzaniga!!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Come on!!now walters a doubt if sanchez and bertrand not starting was not enough..... 😡 ....HITS ON THE WAY!!

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  24. MarkyBhoy14
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Looking to drop out Sanchez and Rooney. Who would you swap in for them?

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    1. schwankez
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Caz and Studge

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  25. GaGa Over Gazzaniga!!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Hello everyone!!need a little help.. 🙂
    Do i need to take an extra hit?
    MY TEAM- KRUL/BEGOVIC
    TERRY BERTRAND(ban) FONTE WASI WISDOM
    HAZARD WALTERS(doubt) PUNCHEON SILVA SANCHEZ(doubt)
    AGUERO KANE STURRIDGE.

    THANKS IN ADVANCE.....

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    1. schwankez
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      No hits, worst case all your bench play. Walters pretty durable too, Sanchez unlikely but determined to play according to Wenger.

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  26. johnsmith
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    hi everyone, need your help to pick 3 and bench 3 from the following:

    van anholt (swa)
    wisdom (bur)
    jones (whm)
    koscielny (tot)

    adam johnson (swa)
    boyd (WBA)

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