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Aaron Ramsey remains a doubt for Arsenal’s home encounter with Swansea on Monday evening. Gabby Agbonlahor returns for Villa’s home clash with West Ham, David Nugent is available as Leicester host Southampton, whilst Siem de Jong is out of Newcastle’s clash with West Brom after picking up yet another injury.

Arsene Wenger has revealed that Aaron Ramsey is rated “50-50†to recover from a knock sustained at Hull on Monday evening. Danny Welbeck has failed to shrug off a knee problem, whilst Mikel Arteta, Mathieu Debuchy and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain remain sidelined for Monday’s clash with Swansea.

Steven Pienaar remains sidelined for Everton’s home clash with Sunderland, though the Toffees welcome back Luke Garbutt, who has recovered from a bout of tonsillitis.

Mo Diame has been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing more surgery on his troublesome knee injury, Steve Bruce confirmed earlier this morning.

Swansea’s Jordi Amat has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a broken metatarsal. Garry Monk has Dwight Tiendalli and Ashley Richards available after both returned from recent loan spells with Middlesbrough and Fulham respectively. Nelson Oliveira is expected to miss the trip to the Emirates with an ongoing ankle complaint.

Madame Sakho remains sidelined for Liverpool’s trip to Chelsea, though Mario Balotelli is back in training and could feature.

Siem de Jong has been ruled out of Newcastle’s clash with West Brom, whilst Paul Dummett remains a major doubt with a hamstring problem. Papiss Cisse and Rolando Aarons lack match fitness after spells on the sidelines through suspension and injury but could make the bench, whilst Adam Armstrong is a doubt due to a thigh injury.

Morgan Schneiderlin and Dusan Tadic remain sidelined for the Saints’ trip to Leicester. The Frenchman could return next week, though, whilst Tadic is uncertain to feature again this season, according to Ronald Koeman. James-Ward Prowse sits out the Foxes clash due to suspension.

Gabby Agbonlahor is available for Villa’s clash with West Ham after recovering from a hamstring problem, though Tim Sherwood is undecided over starting the forward. Nathan Baker and Ciaran Clark remain sidelined.

Burnley’s Sam Vokes could be set to miss out for the third successive Gameweek due to a minor muscle injury, according to manager Sean Dyche.

David Nugent has been passed fit by Nigel Pearson after recovering from a calf complaint. The Foxes boss has also confirmed that Jamie Vardy (foot), Leonardo Ulloa and Marcin Wasilewski (both knocks) are all available for selection, though Andy King remains sidelined.

Mousa Dembele (thigh) and Andros Townsend (foot) are both available for Tottenham’s trip to Stoke after missing the home loss to City through injury. Ben Davies and Kyle Walker remain sidelined.

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  1. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Guys..
    What should i opt for?
    A. Ivano + sterling -> Sanchez + bellerin 1.3 itb
    B. Ivano + sterling -> Sanchez + koscielny 0.0 itb

  2. davies
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Can't believe I bought Ramsey before team news.

    1. Mind över Mata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Patience is the game

    2. johnbarnes
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      same here. nightmare

    3. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      You will probably (undeservedly) get away with it.

      1. davies
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Reckon he'll play?

        1. Beavis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Probably. Has til Monday after all.

  3. tokara
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    for dgw37, is PVA worth a hit?

    Even with an assist, his score would be cancel out if Sunderland leaks more than 2 goals (which they would)

    1. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      yes.

    2. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      depends who for. He is unlikely to score more than 4 points in his two games.

      1. tokara
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        for big ivanovic!

        1. Shifty
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          then now. unless he allows a big upgrade somewhere else?

    3. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      no SUN player is worth a hit IMO, they can't score and are unlikely to keep CS vs LEI/ARS

      1. All about the galacticos
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        'Hull players aren't likely to score or keep CS' they said, at the last DGW.

        1. MMN
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Because they weren't lol

        2. tokara
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          come to think of it, was there any boring DGW so far?

          mostly goal fests

    4. Raddy
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Not really, but it could bite you in the arse if you don't own him. His ownership is high and he is more than capable of attacking returns.

  4. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Does this look the right set-up and should I save my FT?

    Myhill
    Bellerin, Terry, Schlupp, Rose
    Ozil, Coutinho, Hazard
    Benteke, Aguero (c), Giroud

    Panti; Hendo, Skrtle, Mahrez

    Thanks!!

    1. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Erm, I'd much prefer having Sanchez & Ozil than Ozil & Bellerin

      1. elkunaguero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        true, this... maybe save and then next GW.. Bellerin to PvA and Hazard to Sanchez

    2. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      yes, Hendo could be an able replacement for Hazard if he doesnt play. Save or maybe get PvA.

      1. Mind över Mata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Trouble is im playing in a draft league - Sanchez has already been taken,

        Might save then do Coutinho and Bellerin -> PVA and Caz?

    3. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      i'd play Hendo over Rose

      1. Mind över Mata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Probably right, thanks

  5. AleksanderVN
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Which three to play with Schmeichel this GW?

    PVA, Skrtel, Terry, Schlupp, Rose.

    Currentley on: Terry, Rose, Skrtel.

    1. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Terry, Schlupp, Rose

      1. AleksanderVN
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I find double up on Lei defense scary, but they have found a CS formula lately. So maybe.

        1. RustyBz
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Skrtel will not keep a clean sheet.

          1. RustyBz
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Leicester MIGHT

    2. All about the galacticos
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Terry Rose Schlupp

      Schlupp - Goal threat & Southampton aren't scoring away.
      Rose - No clean sheets but assist potential

  6. Point Magnets
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Morning all

    Right more help is needed from the lovely ffs community more than ever.

    I am currently 2place in my mini league and chasing down a bitter rival. They are 38pts ahead, and is beginning to put the brakes on by transferring the same players as me to prevent any damage. I won the league last year from a similar position so I believe I can still do this. Just need some strong advice on what to do with my team next.

    My team now:

    Pantilimon
    Terry Ivanovic Bellerin
    Hazard Ramsey Silva Fellaini
    Aguero Giroud Vardy

    (Heaton, Alderweireld, Cambiasso, PVA) 0.4m itb

    Rival's Team: (he just took -16pt hit to get Silva n Rambo to block me, but Ramsey's injured has made him get in Ozil and Benteke too)

    Schemichael
    Okore Koscielny Terry
    Sanchez Ozil Silva Ramsey
    Aguero Benteke Ndoye

    (Given, Henderson, Alderweireld, Bruce)

    So...

    3 game weeks.. 38pts.. What can I do?

    Considering Kane, Brunt, Managala, Benteke, Mane.

    Any suggestions..

    Or do I just do nothing and captain Giroud and try to gain on his -16pts.

    Its make or break and must catch

    1. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      wow he took a -16 hit to block you with 3 GWs including a double to go? what a pathetic ML leader.

      So the 38 points is before or after the hit? I'd captain Giroud and take the 16 points.

    2. Û©ÛžÛ©Tommo727™Û©ÛžÛ©
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      How do you know what trades he's doing? If I was you I would not make any trades, you have them already gained 16 points on him this week and could easily gain a few more with hazard, Ivan, Vardy etc.

  7. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I'm currently leading my ML but only by 18points both Teams have gone -4 this GW already, we all have Sanchez and Ramsey would you match the -4 hit and do Ramsey to Ozil or Cazorla?

    1. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      nope.

      1. Sterling Chap
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        ^ This. How do you know what trades they've made already?

  8. Winter_is_coming
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Play Pantilimon or Myhill?

    1. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Myhill

    2. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Myhill... may not get a CS as NEW could bounce back but could still have decent amount of saves

    3. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      To play or to transfer? Myhill this week. Panti for rest of season.

  9. LeytonOrient
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Have Caz and Alexis already.
    Thoughts on shipping Fabregas to bring in Ozil?

    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I would.

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

      I'd wait a week.

  10. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    No seat for Farage 😀

    1. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Always room for him in the KKK. 😉

    2. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      A ray of light after a dark night.

    3. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Yay!

  11. Trigg â­ï¸
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Sterling could easily match or beat Caz this weekend.

    Plus I'll know if Ozil or Rambo is a better bet by this time next week, hopefully.

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      form and opposition suggest otherwise

      1. Trigg â­ï¸
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        But Chelsea are on holiday, literally 😉

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

      Oh i can't wait to see the reaction here if Sterling gets returns against Chelsea...

      1. Gascoigne8
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Sterling is just an expensive Shaun Wright-Phillips.

        1. tokara
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          lol

  12. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    From Carver

    “Papiss trained with us for the first time today and it’s great to have him back with us. It gives everyone a lift

    “It’s been a tough period but I have a spring in my step and am ready to go for the next three games.

    “West Brom are very well organised and a threat at set-plays. But we need to win the game and have to find a way to do that.”

    I really do want to punt on Cissé.

    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      First training yesterday? I don't see a full 60 from him.

      1. tokara
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        what have he been doing for the last 7 gw lol

        1. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Having a screw from his knee removed

      2. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        First team training, returned to regular fitness training etc. before hand. Can't see a full game from him either, but it's a last minute goal that I want. Have punted, might not work this week but QPR is the next game and he could do well there 😉

  13. Û©ÛžÛ©Tommo727™Û©ÛžÛ©
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Good to go?
    Davies K
    Ivanovic, Morgan, Skrtel
    Hazard, Silva, Sanchez, Coutinho
    Benteke (vc), Aguero (c), Vardy
    (Guzan, PVA, Cork, Wollscheid)
    Play PVA over Skrtel maybe?

  14. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Would any of you good people do Sterling - Ozil for a hit. Have Sanchez and Bellerin and no other Liverpool...

    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Probably would. If I was having Pool player it would be for the last two games and probably a defender or Cout, but I'd bench any against Chelsea.

  15. In Like Flynn.
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    The Swallows have returned, so all's well with the world.

    Whatever transfers we all make over the last few GWs I think we should all be making sure as far as possible that we have full playing benches so that at least we won't be playing short with 8 or 9 players.
    Better to have points on the bench more than your players than lose a ML lead for lack of players.

    Rotation is always a major part of the final games.

    Surely this year we've learned the lesson?

    1. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Nope. 🙂 Will lump all my eggs into one basket and if it fails I will be a moody git. 🙂

      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        So no change there then? 😉

        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Exactly! 😀

    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      It says it's only 10 degrees at the crick in Ireland ðŸ™

      Been 28 here and we're supposedly in winter 😕

      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Where abouts are you in NZ. Only 17 in Auckland today

  16. Spike âš½ï¸
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Farage captain fail ðŸ™

    1. Mind över Mata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      At least you didn't captain Ed!

      1. Spike âš½ï¸
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        🙂

        1. Gascoigne8
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Edward Miliband won't make the back bench this weekend.

  17. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    For just this GW, what're people's thoughts on:

    A) Kos

    vs

    B) Schlupp

    60 and 100 points ahead in my mini leagues and around 8k OR so no need to chase anything, so (like most of the country it seems!) am leaning towards the conservative option and Kos.

    Thoughts?

    1. Trigg â­ï¸
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Ah, Kos.

      Could still be a great option for the DGW, now.

      A, BTW. Easily.

      1. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks. I have Schlupp already, so will do Clyne --> Kos this week (which only sweetens the deal!)

        and then Sterling --> Caz/Ramsey/Ozil next week.

  18. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Provisionally, how does this sound?

    This gw - save FT
    Next - Bellerin and Coutinho -> PVA and Caz

    Have exact funds!

    1. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Then it looks like you might not be able to afford it by next week....

      1. Mind över Mata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Who is changing tonight?

        1. tokara
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          jus do a -4, if Arsenal keep a cs,...u be crying

    2. Spike âš½ï¸
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Bellerin ?

      1. Mind över Mata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Not convinced he'll start both weeks?

    3. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      See, every time I put a plan like that in place, the landscape changes entirely and endign up doing something completely different.

      1. Mind över Mata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        True!

  19. BlzE_94
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    What order would you put these players in on the bench?

    Bolasie, Skrtel, PVA

    Cheers

    1. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      That order.

    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      The order you have given us.

      I can't see a cs for LIV and unlikely for SUN either.

      Always play the attacking player first anyway.

  20. Hammers Select
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    This weekend is make or break for my ML.

    I really need Ramsay/Hazard to take the weekend off 🙂

  21. MMN
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Any advice? Stay clear of Ramsey till GW37?

    Davis
    Terry McShane Huth
    Hazard Fab Silva Sterling
    Kane Aguero Vardy

    Kasper Hendo PVA Skrtel

    2FT 0m IT

  22. Teror
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    A) Giroud + Ulluoa / Vardy (alongside Aguero)

    B) Benteke + Giroud (alongside Aguero)

    C) Benteke + Ulluoa / Vardy (alongside Aguero)

    ?

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I like B

  23. Bobby_Baggio
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Morning all. Hows this for -4

    Davis
    Skrtel, Terry, Alder
    Haz, Sanchez, Fab, Sterling, Hendo
    Aguero, Kane

    Schmei, Murray, Dawson, Bruce

    Thinking: Fab + Skrtel + Sterling > Silva + Kos +Rambo

  24. Raddy
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Can't help feeling a bit sorry for Ed. Tried his best the scamp.

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I feel ashamed to be British. Dirty.

      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        We have a Green MP 🙂

    2. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I feel very sorry for him, seems a genuinely good man trying his best for the country. Sadly, that seems less important than whether you can eat a bacon sandwich without pulling an amusing face. I'm thoroughly embarrassed and ashamed at the result, the nation is either deeply ignorant or has a blackened heart.

  25. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Kane to cisse GW38 🙂

    1. Raddy
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Naughty

    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      +1

    3. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Already done Murray to Cissé...

  26. The Light Knight
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Does Ramsey look a lot like Mata in the pic above, or is it just me?

    1. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Beardist.

  27. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Best option?

    A) Sterling --> Ozil (-4) ( bench Albrighton)

    B) Play Albrighton ( bench sterling and do the above for free next gw)

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      B

  28. Raddy
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    It's the rugged and powerful beard.

    1. Raddy
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Ha cryptic reply fail.

  29. The Generalator
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    worth selling Haz for Sanchez?

    1. Teror
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Yes. I'm thinking of doing Haz to Albrighton to fund Kane > Benteke

  30. Shifty
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Aguero(c)

    "I'd rather be competing for the top position of the Premier League...But that's no longer a possibility, so I hope I keep doing things right in these last three games so we can reach the best position possible and so I can be the top goal-scorer this season."

    http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-city/story/2439387/sergio-aguero-would-rather-win-title-with-man-city-than-the