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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. Reckoner.
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else looking at the West Ham, Bournemouth rotation for the next 6 gameweeks

    BOU, LEI, NEW, SUN, NOR, cpl

    My question is which West Ham defender would you rather have at 5.0, Reid or Ogbonna?

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'd get Jenkinson.

      1. Reckoner.
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Ah, yeah forgot about Jenkinson.

        Was looking at Minutes played and missed him as he's only played 90 compared to 180 for the other 2.

        Thanks.

    2. Dr Dream
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yep.

    3. OPTA FPL
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Bournemouth will never give CS

      1. Dr Dream
        11 years, 2 months ago

        How many goals have they conceded so far?

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          11 years, 2 months ago

          2, against Villa and Liverpool.

      2. Reckoner.
        11 years, 2 months ago

        When I've got Kompany and Darmian playing every week I'm happy to rotate these 2 for the 3rd slot.

        Should get a fair about of clean sheets between the 3 playing.

        Spending 9.4 on a rotating pair is never going to bring in massive points but this is the best option for the next 6 imo.

    4. GrumblyBlowfish
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Reid

    5. NATSTER
      11 years, 2 months ago

      How many CS will they get ?

    6. John t penguin
      11 years, 2 months ago

      yip
      looking at three way for two places, thinking villa at moment

  2. Zh0u
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Ok almost GTG I feel.

    McCarthy/Butland
    Muniesa/Richards/Huth/Francis/Kompany
    Sanchez/Silva/Mahrez/Payet/Westwood
    Kun/Gomis/Pelle

    Thoughts? Thank you in advance! 🙂

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

      Double Stoke Defence?

      1. Zh0u
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Oh snap! Thanks for pointing it out.

        What should I change? Muniesa to?

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

          I'd probably change Butland to Myhill and stick with Mum

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

            *Mun

  3. OPTA FPL
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Is Depay best 8,5M Mid ? vs Yaya, Ozil

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Not imo.

      Ozil the best at that price imo.

    2. GrumblyBlowfish
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Eriksen is the best 8.5 mid

    3. Our Man Charlie
      11 years, 2 months ago

      atm i would say Yaya looking the most proficient out of those 3 but Depay could explode this weekend

    4. Dr Dream
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Dunno...he's a risk like all new signings. Don't let that stop you though.

    5. Del Griffith
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Depay is ot proven yet but he could do well this weekend , worth a punt if on WC. Otherwise theres Ozil or eriksen or yaya who will defo do well over the season

    6. JbeAh
      11 years, 2 months ago

      imo Ozil > Eriksen > Depay > Yaya

    7. Beavis
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Eriksen also an excellent option. Hard to pick between them.

    8. EspanYOLO
      11 years, 2 months ago

      It was only 2 seasons ago that Yaya was £10.6 million.

      City have a good run of fixtures and are in excellent form.

      I reckon Yaya will score a few more.

      Ozil too inconstant
      Depay Unproven and Man U have looking shocking in their premier games so far.

  4. how now brown cow
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Hello.

    1 - Should I stick with hendo with wanyama richards or francis 1st sub

    2- hendo to ayew (-4)

    3- hendo to payet (-4)

    4 - hendo to chadli (-4)

    Thanks.....

    1. RustyBz
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Stick & play Richards I guess

      1. how now brown cow
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks.

    2. Kun, Ayew Nigerian?
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Based on form and price AYEW. Facing the league's whip boys; Sunderland and HOME to unconvincing MANUTD. Payet plays a resilient BOU this GW and a Clyne-inspired LIV side at Anfield next GW

    3. rdamjan
      11 years, 2 months ago

      stick imho

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

    Top 4.5 defenders wildcarders are looking at?

    Francis is the only one i am set on. Any opinions on Watford, Lei, Stoke(no nailed on option and going butland)

    Also is Gomez okay for now?

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

      Talk here that Francis may drop

    2. Somalion
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Prödl for Watford a good pick.

      1. preseasonblues
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Any reason in particular to go for Prödl over Cathcart or Nyom?

    3. Beavis
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Make sure to keep Francis out of your team til tomorrow as he may drop.

      I'm going Francis if he drops, Gomez and Targett to accompany Darmian and Williams.

    4. Our Man Charlie
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Norwich option could be Martin club captain and nailed IMO

    5. Irish Madridista ⭐
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Prodl Huth Francis Richards

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

        This pretty much!

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Hows the CL round 2 coming along Jaf? 🙂 any fixtures done out?

          Feeling confident after knocking out the top10 finisher that was TFF 😉

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

            Going well IM! Fixtures will be out early next week 🙂

            1. Irish Madridista ⭐
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Awesome! Cheers for all the work 🙂 much appreciated!

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

        This, I have all 4

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Nice, stick a Kolarov on top 😉

    6. Transient Anus
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Gomez is good only until he's not if ya know what I mean

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

        For now he is yeah?

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

          It's his place to lose I reckon.

        2. Transient Anus
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I have no idea. By rights he should be. Every teamsheet will rack the nerves though

  6. NATSTER
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Which way to spread fund among DFs ?

    A: Kolarov - 5.5 (Shaw) - 4.5 (Ward/Davies)

    B: Kolarov - 5.0 (Williams/Naughton) - 5.0 (Lovren/Dawson)

    1. Transient Anus
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Davies could be out any game now

    2. Beavis
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Prefer A

    3. RustyBz
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I like B with Williams & Lovren

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

    Am I good to go? Thanks everyone.

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

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

    Will Mane drop to 7.9 tonight?

    1. NATSTER
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I hope he does.

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

        Will he? haha

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Very hard to say . He was set to drop last night and now he is 95.1 %

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

        4k transfers in 47k out, what site that?

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

    Mornig folks! Happy Friday to you all! 😀

    Which one seems best on a wildcard?

    A) 352

    Butland McCarthy
    Kompany Darmian Williams Huth Saylor
    Sanchez Silva Payet Ayew Mahrez
    Aguero Gomis Ighalo

    A) 343

    Butland McCarthy
    Kolarov Williams Huth Gomez Francis
    Sanchez Silva Payet Mahrez Westwood
    Aguero Gomis Benteke

    Cheers 🙂

    1. Beavis
      11 years, 2 months ago

      The 3-4-3 out of those although I'm going with 3-5-2.

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

        What's your 352 Beavis?

        I've thought about it a lot and could upgrade Ayew to Depay by having a backline of Kolarov Williams Huth Francis. You reckon it's worth it?

        1. Beavis
          11 years, 2 months ago

          That's sort of what I'm on with a plan to changing Memphis if he flops to Yaya or Eriksen (got Darmian instead of Aleks so still have a City spot free).

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

            It also allows flexibility if he flops as you can downgrade to a 4.5 and upgrade the third striker to Benteke/Giroud. 🙂

            1. Beavis
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Yeap, always an option.

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

                Though the defence seems a bit thin imo. Would like a Utd defender in there.

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

        Nice. I reckon that's the way to go if on a WC. What's it looking like if it's not top secret? 😉

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

      The first A 😉

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

        😳

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      11 years, 2 months ago

      The second A 🙂

  10. Milner4eva
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Siggy or Ayew?

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

      Ayew

      1. rdamjan
        11 years, 2 months ago

        AA

    2. RustyBz
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ayew

    3. Transient Anus
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ayew getting siggy with it?

      1. Milner4eva
        11 years, 2 months ago

        😀

    4. Beavis
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Lots overlooking Siggy - he will do well over the next few. Don't think you can go wrong with either tbh.

      1. Transient Anus
        11 years, 2 months ago

        He'll be my ags bet tomorrow

      2. Milner4eva
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I agree, I think Ayew is a bit bandwaggony and Siggy is a proven FPL asset - could be a good differential over the next few

  11. rdamjan
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Lost in last page. Sorry.

    Who to play from this lot.

    Cedric, Alderwield, Coates, Huth, Mings

    Im on Cedric, Alderwield, Coates right now.

    1. tissae
      11 years, 2 months ago

      go with it

  12. Richd
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Those on Wildcard, re Francis.

    I've been hoping he would drop to get some extra value.

    Would you still get him in when he's so close to the drop ? If he doesn't drop tonight.

    Mings may be more worth the gamble...?!

    1. Lucy.
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Don't bother with Mings.

    2. Hect.OR 98th
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I think I'd take the risk - he's attacking.

    3. RustyBz
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Has Mings even been playing?

      1. Lucy.
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Nope.

      2. Beavis
        11 years, 2 months ago

        No but he's their record (I think) signing so it's just a matter of time.

    4. Shifty
      11 years, 2 months ago

      surely just sell now and buy tmrw if he drops.

    5. John t penguin
      11 years, 2 months ago

      do you think he wont drop tonight

    6. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      11 years, 2 months ago

      No only getting if price falls same goes for turner and mane. Turner will be first 3.9m non playing

  13. tissae
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Hey lads, please rate my WC team. Any suggestions?

    Butland / Myhill

    Kompany / Shaw / Williams / Gomez / Baker

    Silva / Mahrez / Sanchez / Payet / Westwood

    Gomis / Aguero / Diouf

    0.7itb.

    1. blacksheep360
      11 years, 2 months ago

      gtg

  14. Hect.OR 98th
    11 years, 2 months ago

    For the first time I am considering creating a benching headache. Got the template midfield/attack on a WC and considering Diouf up front with Redmond as my fifth mid. They rotate well. Redmond would leave me with 0.3 ITB whereas a cheapie like Anya will leave me with 1.3.

    Upsides/downsides? What would you do?

    1. Lucy.
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'd go for Hoolahan 😀

      1. Kun Tozser
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I've gone this route

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

          Have you guys not seen the recent quotes on Hoolahan? He's going to be bench warming from time to time. I'd stick with Redmond as more explosive!

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

      I don't tend to be fans of benching headaches - it just leads to becoming annoyed because ultimately you will make the wrong decision and your bench will get more points - keep it simple.

    3. Hect.OR 98th
      11 years, 2 months ago

      thanks for the thoughts everyone

  15. Jafooli
    11 years, 2 months ago

    A. Yaya & Depay
    B. Silva & Payet

    1. tissae
      11 years, 2 months ago

      b

    2. RustyBz
      11 years, 2 months ago

      A

    3. Shifty
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Now that is a tight one. Probably B

    4. Our Man Charlie
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I like B oooh I have B 😀

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

      Yaya, Depay & Payet 🙂

  16. boombaba
    11 years, 2 months ago

    People on here always say form over fixtures...

    Well your only as good as your last game so Depay must be in form.... Newcastle will be bottom half team this season (as usual really) so dont see why people are buzzing off people like sakho who aint touched the back of the net yet either!

    1. John t penguin
      11 years, 2 months ago

      form has to be relevant
      if fletcher went out and scored 4 goals v sunderland under 11s I still would gt him

      1. boombaba
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Still more than sakho has scored haha Just don't get the love for someone who scored 2 goals in last 11 games. He was just an example anyway.

  17. SantiClaus
    11 years, 2 months ago

    A) Hazard Ayew Sakho

    B) Silva Payet Gomis + 0.5

    A) gives me coverage of pretty much every team that I want coverage of and could easily do Hazard to Silva next week if i needed to - what do you guys think?

    1. jaco
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Prefer B

  18. pit creature
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Is it daft to captain Rooney?

    1. RustyBz
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Pretty. Could get a hat trick though 😀

    2. Shifty
      11 years, 2 months ago

      No. Just unnecessary.

    3. jaco
      11 years, 2 months ago

      He does like scoring vs Newc

      1. jiGGidyJ1
        11 years, 2 months ago

        He liked scoring against Villa too 😉

    4. Admiral Stark
      11 years, 2 months ago

      It won't be daft but it's a very hopeful punt

  19. mariusu
    11 years, 2 months ago

    GK: Schmeichel
    DEF: Cedric - Cresswell - Shaw
    MID: Mata - Ozil - Sanchez - Mane
    ST: Diouf - Rooney(C) - Sakho

    Bench: Fonte, Muniesa, Albrighton

    Thoughts?

    1. RustyBz
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Is that WC?

      1. mariusu
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Yes

    2. Andrew
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Need Kun on a WC IMO

    3. Sebbo29
      11 years, 2 months ago

      no City on a WC? strange decision concerning the form they are in

  20. John t penguin
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I forgot townsend was even still playing for spurs

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Well.. He's attempting to.

    2. Jafooli
      11 years, 2 months ago

      He never really 'played' for Spurs.....

  21. Jafooli
    11 years, 2 months ago

    A. Shaw
    B. Damian

    1. jaco
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B for me

    2. Beavis
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B

    3. tissae
      11 years, 2 months ago

      A if tight on money.

    4. Shifty
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Shaw looks more attacking at the moment. Higher possibility of attacking points, but he loses out on the baps as well due to poorer passing, being dispossessed etc.

  22. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Of the remaining 36 games, how many do you think Pedro starts? And how many is he involved in total?

    Thinking for a draft league.

    1. RustyBz
      11 years, 2 months ago

      So hard to tell how Jose will line up Chelsea.

      One would assume Oscar would be dropped, but who will Jose play as #10?

      Could also be a straight swap with Willian on the right side, which I don't personally think will happen.

      Wait is the best thing to do

      1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
        11 years, 2 months ago

        For FPL, I agree that waiting is the best thing to do.

        It's a draft league though - gotta decide or someone else gets him.

        I got first dibs on ONE new signing. If I take Pedro I can't take anyone else that may come this window. What would you do?

    2. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Let other people have the rotation headache.

      1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Read above though?

        1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Why would I reply if I don't read what you wrote?

          FPL or draft league, it's still rotation headache.

        2. Van Klinkert Delarosa
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Sorry if I come across as rude. Apologies.

          1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Haha no problem. Sorry if I came across as rude as well - thought you might've missed that.

            I agree with what you're saying but do you expect a better signing this summer?

            1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
              11 years, 2 months ago

              🙂

              Hard to say, United need at least 1 CF and 1 CB; can't predict what Van Gaal really trying to do. Arsenal also need 1 CF, but it's Wenger he might as well relying on Welbeck again.

              I'd say Otamendi is the safest pick if anyone still not picking him; or you can claim Otamendi/Pedro and propose a trade with other member of your draft league.

              1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
                11 years, 2 months ago

                Yeah I agree. Plus City may do KDB.

                Honestly, I'd rather spend my pick on an offensive player - more of a need formy team and more value to trade.

                Thinking of Pedro from that angle. United need a ST but that have Rooney. I expect Arsene to be trying to get someone top tier - but there's very few available tbh.

                Leaves me down to KDB really. If I was sure he's coming, I'd have left Pedro for sure.

  23. jaco
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Good to go for this week?

    Fabianski
    Kos Azpi Ward
    Haz Chadli Sterling Mahrez
    Kun Benteke Wilson

    (Targett Morgan Wanyama)

    1. BlzE_94
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Lacks Sanchez

      1. jaco
        11 years, 2 months ago

        cheers

  24. 8-2
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I regret pulling the WC trigger now.

    I'm currently on this, any suggestions welcome:

    Scmeichel Butland

    Darmian Lolarov Gomez Huth Targett

    Sanchez Payet Yaya Mahrez Depay

    Kim Gomis Kone

    0.6 itb

    1. 8-2
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Kim is Kun (autocorrect)

  25. The Abyss
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I don't get it, why do FFS always post the Team News article before all the daily team news is out? Seems a bit silly to miss out half the info that should be included in there.

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Someone will update it

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I mean the team news tab so it's not really that big of a deal

  26. Captain Blanks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Whats stoke back 4 once shawcross comes back? currently debating muniesa or cameron

  27. President Giggs
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Final wildcard decision;

    Lukaku, Butland, Fletcher (sub) in a 3-4-3
    Watmore (sub), Courtois, Barkley in a 3-5-2 (gives me a top 4, back 4)

    I'm not getting put off by Everton's fixtures. They look good going forward, particularly on the counter attack which is how they'll likely play vs the big teams. Lukaku has never been one to shy away from goals against the big teams anyway.

  28. blacksheep360
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Wildcard draft - pretty template I think but I've gone for more in midfield than up top:

    Butland / Ruddy

    Kolarov / Shaw / Williams / Ward / Richards

    Silva / Sanchez / Payet / Chadli / Mahrez

    Gomis / Kun / Ighalo

    Suggestions? If I upgrade Ighalo, who to downgrade?

    Thanks!

  29. Loðbrók
    11 years, 2 months ago

    A: Ward
    B: huth
    C: other 4,5 def

    For wildcard

  30. TotalJustice
    11 years, 2 months ago

    start McCarthy (AVL)
    or
    Schmeichel (tot)???

    1. Beavis
      11 years, 2 months ago

      McCarthy