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Jon Walters is a slight doubt for Stoke’s trip to Norwich. Andros Townsend is ruled out for Tottenham. Reece Oxford is doubtful for West Ham, Newcastle’s Moussa Sissoko is struggling to be fit for the trip to United, whilst Garry Monk will make a late decision on the fitness of Ki Sung-yeung.

Mark Hughes has revealed that Jon Walters is a slight concern for the weekend with illness, though the attacker has returned to training. Hughes also commented on Bojan’s availability, suggesting that the Spaniard could be “involved in some capacity” against the Canaries.

Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Andros Townsend will miss the Leicester trip after suffering a minor ankle problem, having previously been sidelined by a shoulder injury.

Slaven Bilic will be without Mauro Zarate at the weekend, with the forward suffering a hamstring injury in training. Zarate revealed on his official twitter page that he expects to miss the Hammers’ next two matches. Reece Oxford is a doubt after missing a few days training with a niggle, according to the club’s official website. Adrian serves the first of a three-match ban after being sent off against Leicester last week.

Newcastle are sweating on the availability of Moussa Sissoko ahead of the weekend trip to Old Trafford. The midfielder came off in the loss to Swansea last week with a groin complaint and hopes to recover in time to be involved against Man United. Elsewhere Siem de Jong has returned to training for the Magpies, while Paul Dummett also joined in with the group as he steps up his recovery.

Leicester welcome back Mark Schwarzer, with the experienced stopper having recovered from illness after missing out last weekend. Christian Fuchs took a knock in training, but it is believed to be nothing serious and Claudio Ranieri expects the defender to train today and be in contention for the weekend.

Marouane Chamakh remains sidelined for Palace despite stepping up his recovery from a hamstring problem with a midweek run out for the reserves. Bakary Sako is set to be included in the squad for the visit of Villa.

Roberto Martinez has confirmed that Everton have picked up no new injuries ahead of the visit of City. Kevin Mirallas is now 100% fit – the Belgian was fielded as a sub last time out after being forced off with an ankle injury in the season opener with Watford.

Bournemouth’s Harry Arter could return to training next week, though manager Eddie Howe conceded he could be “some way off” a first-team comeback.

Ki Sung-yeung has returned to training after stepping up his recovery from a hamstring injury. Garry Monk has confirmed he will make a final decision on the Korean’s fitness after today’s training session.

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. Our Man Charlie
    11 years, 2 months ago

    5 mil defenders best 2
    atm going with Toby and Lovern

    any thoughts?

    1. Taffer
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Sakho offered new contract and Spurs can't defend.

      Williams is a better pick than both IMO.

    2. Hasselbaink Forever
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Would put Williams ahead of both.

      1. Our Man Charlie
        11 years, 2 months ago

        cheers guys was thinking williams too Swans solid too

    3. OPTA FPL
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Dier and Jenkinson

      1. Our Man Charlie
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks Rukawa Dier more mid OOP maybe

  2. Gazpilicueta
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I am looking for some thoughts on my team. I made my decisions for this week already, but what would you keep an eye on for the next few? who would you be thinking about getting rid of, and who would you want in?

    Rutland

    Ivanovic, Cedric, Huth, Francis, Coates

    Hazard, Mahrez, Payet, Chadli, Ibe

    Pelle, Sergio, Wilson

    1.7 in the bank, 3 transfers done this week for a -4. total score 54 so far.

    1. Gazpilicueta
      11 years, 2 months ago

      anyone?

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Hazard, Ibe, Wilson need to be monitored.

  3. _Gunner
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Gomis, Rooney or Hazard for the armband ?

    1. OPTA FPL
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Roon

    2. Gazpilicueta
      11 years, 2 months ago

      wondering about Hazard myself, time for him to turn it on?

      but chelsea look sooooo bad

      1. _Gunner
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I think he will explode anytime

      2. Transient Anus
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I have the armband on him atm. Just a hunch

    3. Transient Anus
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Earlier there was a mailanista impersonator now ol Irish is copping it.
      I dunno all seem pretty good tbh

  4. Manamongst
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Not afraid of Ivan being dropped?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      You're crazy.

    2. Gazpilicueta
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ivanovic? or do you mean some obscure watford player I dont know called Ivan the terrible or something.......

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Nah

  5. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Demi, any idea the effects of Walters' slight injury are? Improved starting chances for Shaqiri?

    Cheers

    1. Demí
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Walters is only ill and he trained yday. But Hughes sounded positive about Shaqiri starting

      1. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 2 months ago

        any idea of what* 🙄

        Thanks mate - fingers crossed.

      2. Puyol Pants Up
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Hmmm, may have to reconsider playing Ruddy over Butland...

        1. Khark
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I never do away keepers when the choice is 50/50 but im on butland over ruddy this week

          1. Puyol Pants Up
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Even though Norwich have scored 4 goals in their first 2 games?

            1. Jax
              11 years, 2 months ago

              3 of them were against Blunderland's defence

  6. sk018
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    For only one week (WC)...

    A) Cabaye
    B) Puncheon
    C) Mahrez

    1. Beavis
      11 years, 2 months ago

      C

    2. FISSH
      11 years, 2 months ago

      b

    3. Admiral Stark
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B

  7. Beatle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Pedro 9.5M??? WTF!

    Would of had him in the same bracket as Yaya/Ozil etc

    1. Transient Anus
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Some are saying he's underpriced. All depends on how much he starts I suppose

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 2 months ago

        YEp. Monitor. He's a striker.

        1. Jax
          11 years, 2 months ago

          He really isn't

    2. Puyol Pants Up
      11 years, 2 months ago

      He would be too cheap then.

  8. TotalJustice
    11 years, 2 months ago

    How is this looking ??

    Schmeichel (McCarthy)
    Kompany Dermian Target (Richards, Gomez)
    Sanchez Silva Mahrez Payet (Westwood)
    Kun(C) Gomis(VC) Pelle

    swapping C nd VC outrageous?? 😛

  9. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Pretty set on my attacking 8. Anything you lot would change? Also whats the update from the SOT europa game?

    Sanchez Silva D-pay Mahrez Westwood/Surman
    Kun Pelle Gomis

    Any preferences for the 5th mid?

    1. Transient Anus
      11 years, 2 months ago

      It looks very nice.

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 2 months ago

        5th mid?

        1. Our Man Charlie
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Westwood out of those 2

    2. Our Man Charlie
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Looks sound

    3. Dr Dream
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Take out Westwood/Surnam and replace with Andreu (4.4)....Wanyama is edging towards a fall.

      You may get lucky and get a surprise drop...but if not bring him back in later.

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Adreu? Tell me about him.

      2. Jax
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Dont pick andreu

    4. Harvey 1950
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I swapped over to Surman after looking at the underlying stats.

    5. TotalJustice
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I was also looking for Dpay instead of payet...
      But will have to do dermian>> williams and kompany>> kola
      i m on WC
      does that looks good? who is better long term?

    6. Back on the horse
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Sorted

      I have surman but Westwood feels marginally better. Neither will get played very much

  10. Chucky77
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Payet and Gomis
    or
    Ayew and Sakho....and 1.0 left in the bank

    The 1.0 would be used to upgrade McCarthy and Targett to more nailed on 4.5's

    On WC

    1. jiGGidyJ1
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I prefer Payet and Gomis tbh

      1. Chucky77
        11 years, 2 months ago

        It's the way i'm leaning right now. Butland is my other keeper, and if Targett loses his place it won't cause an immediate disaster. Can't shake the feeling that maybe i'm being mad not sharing the funds around a bit more.

        1. jiGGidyJ1
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Can you not free up funds anywhere else?

  11. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Schmeichel
    Kos Cedric Richards
    Hazard Özil Mané Milner
    Aguero (C) Kane Wilson
    Hennessey Wanyama Francis Saylor
    Who would you lose first? Currently thinking Milner(or/and Kane) but have 0 ft so will probably not take hits for now.

  12. Zh0u
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Sorry repost:

    Hi guys,

    WC dilemma here.

    Which is better?

    A) Hazard/Silva/Sanchez/Mahrez/Westwood or

    B) Silva/Sanchez/Mahrez/Payet/Depay (or any other 7-8+ Mid)

    Thanks

    1. FISSH
      11 years, 2 months ago

      b

    2. KINGSMAN
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B

  13. Dr Dream
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Has Sherwood spoken yet....?

  14. Fifa las vegas
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Shat, just seen team news. Should I do Tadic > ?? (Ayew maybe) for -4?

    1. Fifa las vegas
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe It was a bad idea to bring in Kolarov after all 🙁

      His insecurity of starts is all I need right now!

      1. Our Man Charlie
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Kompany the only 100% nailed IMO if he keeps fit

        1. Fifa las vegas
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I always knew that, but the lire of Kolarov attacking points and baps was irresistible. Maybe I'll get two or three weeks returns from him, that'd even do for me. Some price rise with that then as well

    2. Eze Really?
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Team news for who?

      1. Fifa las vegas
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Tadic?

        1. Fifa las vegas
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Southampton in that case

        2. Eze Really?
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Is he out?

          1. Fifa las vegas
            11 years, 2 months ago

            No necessarily, just saying JWP may start instead of him now.

            1. Jax
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Not nailed at all. Would get rid.

              1. Fifa las vegas
                11 years, 2 months ago

                For a hit too?

  15. Ron_Manager
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Butland/McCarthy
    Kolarov - Shaw - ???? - Richards - ????

    A) Williams - Targett
    B) Gomez - Huth
    C) Huth - 4.5 more nailed than Gomez (suggestions?)

    1. Chucky77
      11 years, 2 months ago

      How about Francis for your other 4.5? Although maybe hold off until tomorrow as he may drop to 4.4.

  16. Puyol Pants Up
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Payet (C) 😎

    1. preseasonblues
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Good luck. Fun pick.

    2. Lucy.
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Gutsy. Hope it pans out!

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Lucy, any update from Europa? Pelle look good? Good to go?

    3. Our Man Charlie
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Had Payet (C) last week and saved my GW 😀

  17. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Got my feet up watching an interview with LVG. Started day dreaming and then refocused to find I had an eleventh toe.

    1. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
      11 years, 2 months ago

      What?! 😆

    2. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      😆 Serves you right! 😉

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Hehe

  18. Kevtheotter
    11 years, 2 months ago

    A) Courtois Kompany and Targett
    B) Butland Kolarov and Williams

    1. Fifa las vegas
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Probs

      1. Fifa las vegas
        11 years, 2 months ago

        *A

        Even though I'd like to say B but I'm not sure it's worth the bother

  19. preseasonblues
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Looking at Swansea midfield options, I'm starting to think that Shelvey may be the best pick available. Or at least the best value pick. Anyone leaning towards the same as me?

    1. Puyol Pants Up
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Shelvey is okay, but with Siggy, Ayew, Montero, Gomis in the team he may not be getting many points.

      1. preseasonblues
        11 years, 2 months ago

        That was my initial hypothesis, but looking into the stats so far (I know, I know - small sample size) Shelvey seems to come out on top against the other options. Arguably with all the other options able to deliver Shelvey will pick up his fair share of points too as there'll be far more created.

    2. Dr Dream
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yep....Gonna be a steady Hendo type pick this year. Pick him and leave him and watch him grind out the pts.....Tortoise fashion.

      1. preseasonblues
        11 years, 2 months ago

        That's what I'm starting to think. Add in not shy of a long shot, think he'll end up in the high single digit goals. Think he's someone I could just stick in and not have to think about.

        1. Dr Dream
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I'm doing it for sure....have you seen the chances created stats ?

          1. preseasonblues
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah, that was the stand out figure for sure. And playing centrally is going to have the ball at his feet a lot more than Montero and Siggy.

            1. Jax
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Gets booked a lot.

              1. preseasonblues
                11 years, 2 months ago

                8 last year. That's not so bad?

          2. Valar(Keith)
            11 years, 2 months ago

            You've still not got him in? get on and enjoy the consistent 4 ppg 🙂

    3. Valar(Keith)
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yup.. thought i leant towards you last week when i brought him in. keep up 🙂

      1. Valar(Keith)
        11 years, 2 months ago

        *Though

        1. preseasonblues
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Nice work! I brought in Payet last week for Cazorla and still had an absolute disaster of a gw.

  20. Irish Madridista ⭐
    11 years, 2 months ago

    If Benzema is sold by Madrid, then they wouldn't have a single registered striker in the squad. I can't see Benitez wanting to go into the season with just Ronaldo and Jese at striker cover, and Madrid haven't been linked with any strikers at all all summer, and just spent €35m on Kovacic, a CM.

    I really don't see it happening. Benzema would start for any team in the world with the only potential exceptions being Bayern and Barca, and he'd probably get a game there too, why would he want to join Arsenal?

    Too many conclusions being drawn from Arsene liking French players, Ozil making the same move last year, and Arsenal "needing" a striker.

    Maybe it does happen, against all the odds, but then surely Madrid will need to quickly get in a replacement striker? There aren't too many of those on the market anymore, certainly not at Benzema's level.

    1. Beavis
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Can't see it happening tbh, same with Muller to United.

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      11 years, 2 months ago

      They don't need the money either, there's no James Rodriguez to buy this year.

      Unless they plan on buying Pogba to play him up front 😛

    3. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      11 years, 2 months ago

      They can play without a striker and can still bags couple of goals.

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        11 years, 2 months ago

        That's not good enough when you're trying to win the CL and beat Barca in La Liga.

      2. Irish Madridista ⭐
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah but not when they're coming up against Barca, Atleti, Sevilla, et al.

        Barca have two of the best strikers in the world, I can't see Madrid only going with a converted winger as backup for Ronaldo, and then who would play on the left, Isco? Cheryshev? I really don't see Benitez going with that thin a squad.

    4. M.I.A.
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Apparently they've secured Reus and once he is unveiled Arsenal will be able to announce Benzema. A lot of sources saying Tuesday/Wednesday so guess we will have to wait and see.

      A lot of betting sites have slashed his odds and quite are few are even odds-on.

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Maybe if Reus is on his way, but I doubt it personally. People in the know (Balague, Hunter, Gibson) are saying it looks very unlikely.

        1. M.I.A.
          11 years, 2 months ago

          There's a source on twitter who has been very accurate with recent signings (Pedro to Chelsea/Ottamendi to City) who's claiming this along with a few others.

          Personally I do think it will happen although as you have said it is strange that Madrid are letting him go.

      2. Jax
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Won't happen mate.

        1. M.I.A.
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I think it will. We'll have to wait and see I guess.

          1. Jax
            11 years, 2 months ago

            it won't you're clearly deluded.

  21. Little Frank
    11 years, 2 months ago

    A. Sakho or
    B. Diouf

    for my final WC forward?

    1. FISSH
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. "The Special One"
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Im on B

    3. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Diouf if you have Payet.

    4. JonnyOnionRings
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      a

  22. Lucy.
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Where would you spend 1.1m? Or would you leave some ITB?

    Butland, McCarthy (I know some would spend 0.5 here for a start)
    Kolarov, Darmian, Williams, 4.5x2 (Francis post-drop(?) and maybe Huth (rotate with Williams))
    Sanchez, Silva, Payet, Mahrez, Westwood
    Aguero, Gomis, Diouf

    Cheers!

    1. Little Frank
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'd be tempted to do Kolarov -> Kompany just for the security of starts.

    2. Beavis
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Lucy, saw you discussing Twitter earlier - what's your handle?

      I'd either get Myhill for McCarthy, Kompany for Kolarov or just bank the money.

      1. Lucy.
        11 years, 2 months ago

        @lucyjinglebell

        Yes... my surname is Bell and it was Christmas. 😉

        1. Beavis
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Followed. 🙂

          1. Lucy.
            11 years, 2 months ago

            🙂 Returned.

    3. Transient Anus
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Payet to depay must be tempting

      1. Beavis
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Yeap and Diouf to Sakho.

      2. Lucy.
        11 years, 2 months ago

        It is kinda tempting... but then I've got serious doubts about Man Utd's ability to score goals. And West Ham's home fixtures are nice.

    4. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      We have the same team pretty much.

      Part of my 1.1 went on a 2nd keeper - got burnt last year, it's not happening again.

      It's left me with .6 ITB

      1. Daniel Exeter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I toyed with Kolorov > Azpi with the remaining .6

        Would give me .1 for any rises..

        1. Lucy.
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Ah I'm glad someone else is toying with Azpi. Chelsea can't be leaky forever...

          1. Daniel Exeter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            11 years, 2 months ago

            They will be challenging for the title so can't afford to be.
            We seem to have written them off completely - I think that's a mistake on our part.

            They will come good

            I haven't made the change yet tho..

    5. Our Man Charlie
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Kolo to Kompany

    6. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm not a fan of Darmian due to poor fixtures, but I'm sure you're set on him.

      I fancy Fancis/Watford like Nyom, tbh. Both defences look good, statistics wise too, especially Watford. I'm a little worried about Leicester's defensive capabilities given their attacking approach this season.

      1.1m could be spent on Payet--->Depay like Champ said, or you could try Butland--->Fabianski.

      1. Lucy.
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Interesting, thanks 🙂

  23. "The Special One"
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Butland, Ruddy

    Cedric, Kolarov, Shaw, Huth, Mariappa

    Silva, Mane, Payet, Ayew, Mahrez

    Aguero, Benteke, Diouf.

    Wildcard active, any changes?

    1. Lucy.
      11 years, 2 months ago

      That looks to me like a benching nightmare...

      And I'd drop Cedric for a West Ham or Swansea defender.

      1. Khark
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Unlike other seasons strong benches have to be considered with the new chip now IMO

        1. Lucy.
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Which you can only play once.

      2. "The Special One"
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Mariappa dnt play so, only 14 players

  24. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    How does a Midfield of Silva Sanchez Payet Chadli Mahrez sound?

    1. Lucy.
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Nice 🙂

    2. Eze Really?
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Great. Cause its mine!

    3. HNI
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Wud prefer Eriksen over Chadli

  25. Bantchester United
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Good to go ?

    Pants (SWA)

    Kos (LIV) Azpi (wba) Francis (whu)

    Yaya (eve) Payet (BOU) Hazard (wba) Mané (wat)

    Rooney (NEW) Sakho (BOU)(C) Wilson (whu)

    4.0 gk / Bassong (STK) / Cédric (wat) / Ibe (ars)

    Picked Francis to counteract Sakho (C) / Payet.

    Thanks chaps

    1. Jax
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Panti in goals?

      1. Bantchester United
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Getting rid soon - my priorities lie in getting Aguero in atm (not wasting WC).

        Is my bench in the right order do you think?

  26. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Is this template enough? 😉

    McCarthy (Butland)
    Darmian Kolarov Jenkinson (Richards) (Targett)
    Sanchez Silva Payet Mahrez (Surman)
    Aguero Pelle Gomis

    1. Lucy.
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Considered old Francis to rotate with Jenko?

      1. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
        11 years, 2 months ago

        If he drops in price I may bring him in tomorrow. Villa/WH rotate quite nicely too and luckily I brought Richards in before the price rise.

    2. Transient Anus
      11 years, 2 months ago

      It Saul Goodman

  27. rdamjan
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Who to play from this lot.

    Cedric, Alderwield, Coates, Huth, Mings

    Im on Cedric, Alderwield, Coates right now.

  28. jackwear10
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Thinking of making a few changes to my current team and making this one:
    Guzan
    Gomez Naughton Kolarov
    Màne Silva Mahrez Payet Ayew
    Aguero Gomis
    Not sure whether to have Mane or Ozil? What does everyone think??

    1. jackwear10
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I feel ozil will get more consistent points but mane with some good fixtures will bag a few goals

  29. Transient Anus
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Buthurt 😆

  30. HNI
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Play
    1)Coates(SWA)
    or
    2)Huth(TOT)