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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. GMFD
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    rooney or giroud (until costa back)?

    cheers all !

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    1. cjw176
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Giroud no question

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    2. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Giroud

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    3. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Na na na naaaaa, Giroud.

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    4. 50 Shades Oshea
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      giroud all day long

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    5. Albert Cole
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Rooney. You can't go wrong with him.

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  2. Gooner97
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    So Tottenham have posted a video of their best goals against Arsenal in previous NLDs.

    Wonder why there's no footage from last season?

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    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Love it. 😀

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

      Yes, everyone says its gonna be high scoring, but that wasn't the case last season.

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

    Afternoon all,

    Considering Keshi Anderson is in the Palace squad, anyone know why he hasn't been added to fantasy yet? Also, if he only cost like 30k and he's from non-league, surely his fantasy price will be about 80p?

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    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      It'd be nice to spread the funds out with the rest of the team, that price! 😀

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

        Surely he will be the first 3.9 midfielder we see? If so, Sanchez is coming steaming back into my team with the cash that would free up!

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        1. The Count of Monte Cristo
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Wouldn't he come in at 4.0 if anything?

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        2. CABAYE4
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          No way, he'll be at least 4.5, if not higher.

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

          yeah you guys are right, a girl can dream though....

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

      I want to know why El Ahmadi is available for selection again when he left Villa at the start of the season.

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  4. The Count of Monte Cristo
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Puncheon + Sanchez --> Sterling + Cazorla for free on Tuesday sound too sideways, even with 0 value in Alexis?

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

      Why sell Sanchez on Tuesday?

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

    Sanchez to silva
    yay or nay ?

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    1. cjw176
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I made that move last night.

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

      Or caz?

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

        or Caz 😀

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  6. gaz1185
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    a) Sanchez > Cazorla, Bench Kane & play a midfield 5 of Cazorla, ADM, Puncheon, JWP & Hazard.

    or

    b) Keep Sanchez, bench him & play Kane

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    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B

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    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      A but why would you play jwp over kane?

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      1. gaz1185
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Just fancy Southampton to grab a few goals against QPR... Not so much for Spuds

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  7. 50 Shades Oshea
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    ok lads

    First to three

    A) tim krul - stoke h

    B) Ben foster- burnley a

    cheers

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    1. gaz1185
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Foster

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    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Foster. Newcastle haven't kept a CS at home since GW 12.

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    3. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B

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      1. 50 Shades Oshea
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        thanks all, that has made my decision easy...

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  8. Logic
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Pva vs Boyd. who will score more this week?

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    1. TwiggsJameson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Tricky, but i'd go for Boyd.

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    2. CABAYE4
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm thinking gamble on PVA.

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  9. CABAYE4
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Got a horrible feeling Alexis is going to be on the bench, pretty much worst case scenario if he is.

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    1. Death
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      agree

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

      He's out, no?

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

        Not anymore 🙁

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      2. CABAYE4
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Don't even think Arsene knows.

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

          http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/9700455/arsenal-boss-arsene-wenger-rules-alexis-sanchez-out-of-tottenham-clash

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

    Is Elia a differential?
    He has 3.5 ownership but I don`t see anyone talking about him here.

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    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Mane is back.

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

      Was a class pick last week 😛

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    3. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Just a bad pick, he wont start

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    4. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      ahh yes, The Elia hype train derailed last week

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

    Repost - Fonte or Jones? Already got Clyne don't really fancy the Saints double up

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    1. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      You see to have made up your own mind

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

        It's just Phil Jones though?! Can't bring in that big lummox can I?!

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        1. Nice to Finally Michu
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Why not? United have amazing fixtures, should keep cleansheets in at least most of those matches

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

    Any news on Fab?

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  13. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Do we expect Baird to start?

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    1. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Unfortunately not 🙁 Lescott probably will again

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

        🙁 Lescott said he wasnt comfortable playing in that position. Would be great if Baird starts :/

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    2. Whazza
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      I do

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

        Worth taking risk? Will be 5th defender

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  14. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    bench koscielny or pva?

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

      Pva

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

    Panti
    Terry Wisdom Clyne
    Sanchez JWP Haz ADM
    Kane Kun(C) Giroud
    (Hamer PVA Boyd Baird)

    2.8 ITB and 1FT

    a) Sanchez > Silva/Caz (would lose 0.5 on Sanchez who I'd defo want back)
    b) Boyd > Mane (bench JWP and he'll come in if Sanchez doesn't play)
    c) ADM > Silva/Caz

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    1. Cojiro
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ha, We have the same problem (see below). I'm most tempted to save then get sterling and/or Cazorla mid-week.

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

    Wildcarders what are you doing about ADM? Gambling on him or keeping clear?

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    1. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Going for it

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

      Clear............

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  17. ramezhp
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    who do I bench for this gameweek? coloccini(STO) clyne(QPR) or pva (SWA)
    And out of these two? Boyd(WBA) Elia(QPR)

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    1. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Boyd and Colo

      But if you can help it dont pick Elia for your team if you're on your WC

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      1. ramezhp
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Upgrading him next week. Put him in my wc last week

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  18. Cojiro
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    What to do? 3.1ITB 1FT

    Panti
    Clyne, Tezza, Wisdom
    Haz, Punch, Sanchez*, ADM
    Kane, Giroud, KUN (C)

    Hamer/ Boyd/ Hutton/ Wasi

    Save? Punch> Sterling/Caz? Alexis>Silva?

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  19. ronmadpirlo
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I would go PVA and Boyd

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

      on the bench (reply to RAMEZHP)

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  20. Jay_
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Least we get the line ups Tuesday, 90% Sanchez starts Tuesday now imo, sold the fecker last night n all 🙁

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

        Wouldn't be so sure. He wants to play but the manager will have the final say. Even if he plays Tuesday I imagine he would be subbed early if Arsenal were winning (even more likely than Walcott/Ozil)

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    • Sheep
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Wenger's being well shifty about Sanchez. It would be hilarious if he started.

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

        I hope he starts and gets 1 point

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      2. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I dont understand. Why would it be funny?

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

          I have a schadenfreudian sense of humour I guess. The act of explaining humour, kills it, so I'd rather not try.

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    • Raddy
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Play Punch (lei) or Moses (new).
      Stats and RMT say Moses. Recent returns and fixture says Punch.

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    • John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      New post
      I think
      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/02/05/best-punts-gameweek-24/?hc_page=1#hc_comment_9662165

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      1. Gooner97
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        snap

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      2. John t penguin
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Sorry it's an article
        Couldn't work out why it wasn't on home screen

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

        The clue is in the date, dude.

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        1. John t penguin
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          i get confused

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    • Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Pick 3 defenders to start this week ?

      A Baines (LIV)
      B Cahill (avl)
      C PVA (swa) - have Panti
      D Bellerin (tot)
      E Baird (bur)

      thanks in advance

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

        Bellerin Cahill and baines

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    • Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Would you do Wisdom(SV 4.2) or Ivan to Kompany?

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Probably. I think Wisdom is on borrowed time

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        1. Gooner97
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I know. But if I want Sanchez back next GW i sill take a hit.

          I just don't have the ballsy to sell Ivan

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

          Why do you think that?

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          1. Gooner97
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            I know he's not having his best season, but against Hull, I think, it's the perfect game for him

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    • ShaunGoater123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Hi guys,

      Apologies, I'm sure this has been covered numerous times on the previous pages. But after Wengers comments this morning, what should i do keep sanchez or sell? Sounds like he won't play against spurs but might against leicester?

      Rest of midfield and bench is as follows:

      Haz / Di Maria / Puncheon / Sanchez

      Bench: Boyd, Bellerin, Wasi

      Boyd would come in for him if he doesn't make it?

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

        I'd keep him.

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    • Scab
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Sanchez you troll

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    • GMFD
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      falcao / giroud (to replace Costa)

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    • Falcao
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Is Girouds Gametime under threat? Especially with Welbeck coming back? Will he be a 60 minute man?

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      1. Tony Hibbert's Shootin…
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Very much doubt it. Welbeck was pushed out wide when the were both playing together beforehand and Arsene will want a half decent finisher in the side with Arsenal's midfield likely to supply bucket loads of chances.

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      2. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Welbeck could start the Leicester game, but I see Giroud as someone who starts 85-90% of Arsenals games

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    • Tony Hibbert's Shootin…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      To any Palace fans out there, how nailed on is Gayle?

      Looking for a cheap striker to usually bench in a 3-5-2, but would need to play in GW27.

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

        not a palace fan, but he may be a risky option going forward. Can see Bolasie having a prominent role and Sanogo seems to be someone Pardew likes. Can def see Gayle being rotated

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        1. Tony Hibbert's Shootin…
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          That's the risk. Otherwise I'm probably looking at Barnes or Naismith, both of whom I'm even less fond of 🙁

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

            out of the 3, id def get Gayle. Can score off the bench

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