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Alexis Sanchez is available for Arsenal’s home match with Leicester. Cesc Fabregas could return for Chelsea tomorrow evening. Raheem Sterling and Philippe Coutinho are expected to recover from knocks in time for Liverpool’s clash with Spurs tonight, whilst Adam Johnson is now fully fit for Sunderland.

Alexis Sanchez “will be back in the group” to face Leicester this evening, Arsene Wenger has confirmed. Arsenal remain without Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, whilst Jack Wilshere is expected to return to training at some point this week.

Jose Mourinho has revealed that Cesc Fabregas could return for Chelsea’s home clash with Everton after he chose to protect the Spaniard’s hamstring by resting him away to Villa last weekend.

Raheem Sterling (foot) and Philippe Coutinho (knee) are both expected to recover in time for Tottenham’s visit, whilst Brendan Rodgers is optimistic on Adam Lallana’s chances of recovering from a groin complaint. The Reds were dealt a blow, though, after Lucas was ruled out with the thigh injury that forced him off early on at Goodison on Saturday.

Yaya Toure and Wilfried Bony will miss City’s trip to Stoke tomorrow evening. The duo will travel to Ivory Coast to celebrate their victory over Ghana in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final.

Adam Johnson has been deemed fully fit by Gus Poyet, after only making the bench last weekend as a result of minor thumb surgery. Connor Wickham has recovered from injury, though Emmanuele Giaccherini and Jack Rodwell are doubtful for the home clash against QPR. Billy Jones is available again after missing out through injury at the weekend.

QPR caretaker boss Chris Ramsey has confirmed Rio Ferdinand and Bobby Zamora will start against the Black Cats, with the likes of Richard Dunne, Nedum Onouha and Charlie Austin all ruled out through injury. Ramsey also revealed Mauro Zarate is in contention to be named in the first XI.

Wayne Routledge has returned to full training for Swansea after recovering from a calf complaint, whilst Modou Barrow is expected to shrug off a knee knock in time to face West Brom tomorrow.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of this evening’s 7.30pm deadline. Keep an eye on our official Twitter Stream as breaking news unfolds.

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  1. McNulty
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Silva and Sterling or Yaya and Mane?

    1. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      going to be that guy who says sterling and mane, of your question though the african duo

      1. applebonkers
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        this is sort of assuming that man city carry on with 2 strikers

      2. McNulty
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        So you rate them in this order then?

        Mane
        Sterling
        Yaya
        Silva

        I could sell ADM too, would you put him below that lot?

        1. applebonkers
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          like all man utd players he just confuses me right now. think he's underperforming a bit but his normal level will 'only' be like silva in the early man city years of about 5 goals a season but 15+ assists

  2. applebonkers
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    gayle owners, how nervous are you that he keeps starting? they have lots of options up but he's still the only one who was scoring, he'll lose pens with jedinak back but now has started taking corners. bolasie back too could make things more nervy

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I am nervous and think I made a boo boo getting him in on WC. Want to get Defoe if Sanchez don't start.

    2. darko
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      2 games post WC and I've got rid for Defoe. Should have kept Kane in hindsight, but was thinking long term blank gw then dgw.

  3. jimbobmij
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Need some opinions on this one if you will please guys..Fabregas or Di Maria out for Sanchez?

    Fabregas has two great fixtures then a blank, having triple chelsea for burnley at home in particular is tasty, and I wont have to buy him back after the blank. But I might end up having to take a -4 if I want to field a full team that week if one of my players look like not playing.

    Di Maria has three good fixtures but is playing terribly.

  4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Manchester City have not won at the Brittania stadium for 16 years

    http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Team-news/2015/February/Stoke-v-City-Milner-preview

    1. Black Knights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Milhouse looks genuinely startled by that stat.

      1. Gooner97
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        😆

  5. Essrick
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    How is this looking?

    Foster
    Azpi | Clyne | Bellerin
    Haz (vc) | Silva | Caz | Sterling
    Kun | Giroud (c) | Kane

    Myhill, PVA, Naughton, Colback

    or swap Silva and Giroud for San(c)hez and Defoe for -4?

  6. Gobigorgohome
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Aguero (C) That is Time for goal+assist+maximum bonus. 24 points get in.

    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Congratulations in advance.

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

      I'm tempted, but also considering a punt on Defoe or Wally (if he starts).

    3. Canadian Football
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      that is a pretty good expectation....should have got the same result last weekend to be fair.

      1. Gobigorgohome
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        This.My heart was in pain the moment he hit the bar...

  7. Bumbaclot
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Morning everyone. 2FT 0.0 in bank. Any changes necessary? 

    PantsJones/fonte/Terry
    Sterling/hazard/sanchez (c)/ AJ
    Aguero/giroud/kane

    Krul/baird/wolschield/boyd

    Thank you.

  8. makkintosh
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Hey lads,
    I've got a bold decision to take here and i need your valued opinions, who would YOU bench?

    A) Cazorla
    B) Di Maria
    C) Silva
    D) Oscar
    E) Hazard
    F) Giroud
    G) Kane
    H) Aguero

    1. CABAYE4
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Silva, but Caz might make the decision for you tonight.

      1. makkintosh
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        I agree, didn't really understand why he was subbed against spurs though.

    2. Bumbaclot
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Just wait till teams announced

    3. President Giggs
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Silva, but decide wait for the Arsenal teamsheet incase Cazorla doesn't start.

  9. ILOVEBAPS
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Wish captain hindsight wasn't so after the fact. 🙁

    What will be the most likely outcomes for this GW?

    Big hitting fwds (Studge, Kun, RVP) to deliver and shame all the Defoe's, Gayle's and Ings's.
    Or Vice versa making us all question having any heavy hitting striker at all?

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      That would be Captain Foresight.

    2. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Well, it is in his name 😉

      Can't see all 3 you named delivering, wouldn't trust RVP to deliver my take out at this rate.

  10. CABAYE4
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    I wish the WBA game was tonight, do people think there's any chance Wisdom plays?

    Their defence didn't exactly do great against Burnley without him, and Baird got subbed off at half time.

    1. Canadian Football
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      didnt TP get 2CS with him starting?

      1. CABAYE4
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Yep, and he's been fiddling around a lot.

        Brunt played LB in the 2nd half on Sunday, can't see that happening again.

  11. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    I'm just lurking, keeps me smiling.

    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      No you're not.

  12. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    @Doosra...Set this to Gameweek range 11-21 before Villa's horrendous fixtures....Only 7 goals conceded and 4 CS's
    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/6543/
    Good stuff really...

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Blimey, Wakey - that is far too hit and miss for me, mate. 🙂

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Really...Conceding fewer than Chelsea and Soton over 11 games takes a bit of doing. I agree about Hutton...in fact I'd say the same of every Villa player, but one way or another they do a decent job in defence....

  13. Rambo Motin
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    I live in Australia so how many hours from now till teamsheets? Cheers

    1. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Just under 8.

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

      8ish

    3. McNulty
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      5:45 - 6.00 line ups
      6:30 - deadline
      7.45 - 8.00 kick offs

      Melbourne time

      1. McNulty
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        6.45 - 7 kick off sorry

      2. Rambo Motin
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Appreciate it all x

      3. Fitzy.
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Line ups are out an hour before kick off. Matches start at 6:45 & 7:00...

  14. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Would love to see Santi rested and Ozil played as a #10 alongside Walcott and Sanchez today.

    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I see Cazorla being rested today too.

      1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        One can hope.

    2. CABAYE4
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Very plausible.

    3. President Giggs
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      But Arsenal haven't really played a true number 10 recently have they? More Ramsey and Caz in front of Coquelin with two out wide.

      1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Yup, good game to do it though. That's our best lineup with everyone fit IMO. Good time to give it a shot while resting Santi.

    4. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I think this will be the line up
      Caz back in the FACup

  15. Mahesh_Kumar
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Best midfielder under 5 mil other than Boyd?

    1. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Boyd

      1. Mahesh_Kumar
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Ha

        1. Hank Scorpio
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Why not.......what more do you want from a sub 5m midfielder.

          He's nailed on and has delivered goals and assists on a semi-regular basis.

          1. Mahesh_Kumar
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 1 month ago

            Had him till December and was more than happy with him. Looking for greener pastures now. What is your take on Tiote?

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

      Colback?

    3. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Rosicky if he was nailed on.

      1. A guy
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        He's obviously the best out of them, but not in FPL :/

        1. Gooner97
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          I know...
          Colback is a nice option btw

      2. Mahesh_Kumar
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Definitely not nailed on. Ameobi?

        1. Gooner97
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Don't know if he's nailed, but I prefer Colback

          1. Mahesh_Kumar
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 1 month ago

            How about Tiote? Only 4.3 and Isnt he on free kick duty?

    4. A guy
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      The Ginger Pirlo

    5. luke25
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I think Mahrez is a good shout

      1. Mahesh_Kumar
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Ah, nice one. Completely forgot about him. Is he on pens?

  16. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Sterling still refusing to sign?

    Hmmm. Pool should play this carefully.

    1. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I actually think they are doing right by pressuring him slightly.

      If Sterling thinks he is currently at the level to go to Real Madrid then he is kidding himself.

      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        I agree, they need to stand firm now though. Sounds to me like his ego is way out of proportion, understandable for a guy his age doing so well, but it needs to be curtailed. If they cave and offer more, they set up a dynamic that will be a massive pain in the bum.

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

      http://i.ytimg.com/vi/jPsakGwu-lI/0.jpg

      This is how they tried to sneakily get him to sign his new contract. Lacking class.

      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Typical Rodgers and Ayre 🙄

    3. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't want to play for Pool either 😀

      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Certainly elements of that in it. 😉

        If he's going to keep this up they might consider letting him leave, he's not THAT good.

        1. RubeRx
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Agree, he is not there yet, but already possesses the physical tools required for a pro.
          His decision making in the final third and finishing obviously need an improvement but you also need to consider that he is playing at an incredibly high level having just turned 20. His potential upside is huge, and if the right manager is able to develop him he could very well end up at Real. Just depends how hard he wants to work, and how great he wants to be.

  17. A guy
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    I've got 9 home players this round, the away ones being Agüero & Kane. If everything goes as planned, I should have a decent GW 🙂

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Never worked that way 🙁

      1. A guy
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        True. I've had this kind of situation this season already, I think I got 36pts from 9 home games.

        1. Gobigorgohome
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Yes... This

    2. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Ditto

  18. A guy
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Start Azpilicueta or Walters?

    1. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Who are your other defenders......surely Azpi should start over one of those?

      1. A guy
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Koscielny LEI, Jones BUR, PVA QPR 🙂

        1. Hank Scorpio
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Personally I would play Azpi over Jones.

          1. A guy
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 1 month ago

            I think I'm playing the both over Walters anyway. I saw that the Britannia games between Stoke and Man City haven't been high scoring recently, so I'm going for the CSs.

    2. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Azpi

      1. A guy
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        I think I'm keeping Walters on the bench, but you never know with City, Britannia is quite a tough ground for City.

    3. 50 Shades Oshea
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      ok lads start
      which three

      A) baird

      B) jones

      C)koscielny

      d) van holt

      E) Naughton

      thanks

      1. A guy
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        B,C,D

      2. Gobigorgohome
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        C,D,E

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

          thanks and start azpi

  19. Seminole
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Quick one:
    If Caz is benched, who is next in line for penalties?

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Olivier Giroud 😉

      1. Seminole
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Just to complicate things more!

        1. Gobigorgohome
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          😀

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

      Giroud, Ozil then Sanchez

  20. Galfadez
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Jones to Bellerin for a FT?

    1. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Obviously wait until Arsenal line up.

      1. Galfadez
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        not gonna be awake in Aus

        1. Gobigorgohome
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Set the alarm imo

    2. A guy
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I think they have an equal chance for keeping a CS, so I wouldn't do anything. I'd save the FT, you're going to need it for GW27-28

  21. 1zverGGademN
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Any Moreno owners around?

  22. No Pirlo No Party
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    It will just be a lot easier if Sanchez doesn't start.

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      This... But I think He starts

      1. No Pirlo No Party
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        I agree. There is no way that he will settle sitting on the bench if he is passed fit to play. Especially if the rumours are true re. him trying his best to prove his fitness for the NLD.

        The guy just loves playing football.

        1. Gobigorgohome
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          This and I might bring in for Silva if he starts.

  23. hawkeyes
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Need to make a decision:

    A) Silva for Cazorla (I also have Sanchez)

    B) Giroud for a Ings and a -4 point hit

    C) Just keep Silva

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      C

  24. jimbobmij
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Sell one for Sanchez considering form and fixtures..

    A) Fabregas

    B) Di Maria

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Black Knights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      The one with the upcoming blank or the one with BUR, swa, SUN?

      1. jimbobmij
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Fab has EVE, BUR and is playing well though.. whereas Di Maria has the fixtures sure, but is playing awfully and looks disinterested.

        If I keep Fab fielding a full XI in the blank could get a bit dicey, but I think he'll be getting more points than ADM in the next two weeks before the blank. It's a tough decision.

    3. No Pirlo No Party
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Currently considering A myself (wouldn't be until GW27 though). Blank on the horizon - Have Hazard Terry and Kane to bench that week. Although I will lose value as I have had him since GW1.

  25. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    2 FT and 1.2 itb, what transfer would you make?

    Panti
    Terry - Clyne - PvA
    Hazard - Sanchez - ADM - Puncheon
    Falcao - Kun - Kane

    Hamer -- Albrighton - Baird - Wasil

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      ADM to Ozil/Wally if they start.

      1. The Man Pastore
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        This

      2. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Take a look at my bench. ADM isn't a worry at the moment, he will become eriksen for DGW

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

      You think Falcao will start?

      I also own him.

    3. Black Knights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Wasil to Naughton?

  26. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    My captain is locked in. Members take a look here -

    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/team-stats/defending/

    Filter by away matches and then sort as you see fit.

    1. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      ...Defoe then? 😉

      1. Jimbo123
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        That's not the conclusion I drew..... 😉

  27. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Pick one to start from:

    Wisdom(SWA)
    Baird(SWA)
    Naughton(wba)

    Currently on Wisdom but I'm afraid of a cameo from him.

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

      naughton as on baps

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

      Naughton

  28. applebonkers
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    if sanchez is benched i think i'd still play him, would still take 15-30mins of him at the emirates over most mids

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Would you sell Silva for him though?

      1. applebonkers
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        nah, i think dont bench, dont captain, dont buy, dont sell

    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      indeed

      1. applebonkers
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        zomg that grav

    3. Canadian Football
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      against one of the poorest defensive teams in the PL knackered after playing on 72 hours rest

  29. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    What's your plan if Cazorla is rested tnite?
    A) Sell
    B) Play bench player
    C) Upgrade poor bench player to good player for the week and play him
    I'm prob doing C) with Wisdom to Bellerin if Caz rested(or Moses to Mane)

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B or C

    2. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      D) Cazorla to Sanchez for ft for me.

  30. 50 Shades Oshea
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    repost as posted on someones comment

    ok lads start
    which three

    A) baird

    B) jones

    C)koscielny

    d) van holt

    E) Naughton

    thanks