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The Weekend Team News

Dele Alli is back in training but will be assessed ahead of Spurs’ clash with Watford. Andy Carroll could be back for West Ham, Palace are hit with long-term injuries to a couple of key midfielders, whilst West Brom’s Jonny Evans is ruled out for a fortnight with hamstring problems.

Dele Alli will be assessed tomorrow after being withdrawn early on due to dizziness in the midweek win over Norwich. Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed the midfielder is back in full training, saying “all the signals are good” ahead of the home encounter against Watford. Ryan Mason will also be assessed as he steps up his recovery from injury.

Andy Carroll returned to training on Monday and will be assessed ahead of West Ham’s trip to Southampton. New loan signing Emmanuel Emenike is also available after receiving his work permit, whilst Angelo Ogbonna will “hopefully” be fit, according to Slaven Bilic, after missing the midweek win over Villa due to illness. Sam Byram has been ruled out for a week after sustaining a small injury in training.

Tomas Rosicky could be out for up to three months after suffering an injury setback whilst on duty for the arsenal under 21 side. Danny Welbeck is set to step up his recovery with a run-out for the Gunners’ second-string later today.

Palace midfielders James McArthur (ankle ligaments) and Jason Puncheon (hamstring) are set for lengthy spells on the sidelines, with the former likely to miss the rest of the season. Joe Ledley remains out for two more weeks with a thigh injury, though Alan Pardew reckons Yohan Cabaye has a “very good” chance of returning from injury, whilst Dwight Gayle is available after returning to full training. Emmanuel Adebayor is “almost ready” to start and will have another cameo appearance, though Connor Wickham misses out through suspension.

Claudio Ranieri will make a late decision on the fitness of new signing Daniel Amartey ahead of Leicester’s trip to City tomorrow lunchtime.

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe reckons Josh King – who made an appearance off the bench in midweek – is now up to full fitness. Junior Stanislas remains a doubt, though, with the Cherries set to make a late decision on the winger’s fitness.

Jeremain Lens is a major doubt for Sunderland after being forced off with a groin problem in midweek. Yann M’Vila is expected to shrug off a foot problem to continue in the centre of the park, whilst Younes Kaboul is back in the squad after overcoming a hamstring injury.

Jonny Evans has been ruled out for a couple of weeks with the hamstring injury that forced him off against Swansea. James Morrison and Chris Brunt also remain on the sidelines for the Baggies, Tony Pulis has confirmed.

Ki Sung-Yueng has been ruled out of Swansea’s clash with Palace after being forced off with concussion in the 1-1 draw with West Brom. New manager Francesco Guidolin has revealed that Alberto Paloschi “could” be in line for a first start on the back of an impressive sub performance at the Hawthorns.

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 for breaking news – as the day unfolds, we will issue updates from Friday’s press conferences and refresh our Team News tab accordingly to keep you informed.

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  1. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Which Leicester def is best to get

    A. Simpson 4.2m
    B. Morgan 4.3m
    C Huth 4.4m (sold him for Sagna just before Leicester starting getting CS's eeergg)

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I got Simpson at 3.9 and love owning him 🙂 If cash is no issue probably Huth though

      1. Cradders
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Morgan is less of a card magnet though

    2. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A

    3. pompeyfan
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      now they are similarly priced i'd probably plump for Huth due to goal threat

    4. rnrd
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I'd wait a couple of weeks before getting one. They are facine both City and Arsenal away so clean sheets odds aren't good.

      That being said, probably Huth who carries more offensive threats on free kicks and corner kicks

      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      D. Fuchs

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        He's like 4.7m right?

        Why worth the extra cash Balders?

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          He has serious baps

          1. Your Mum's Athletic
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            giggity

          2. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            *checks Pamela Anderson's price

            1. Irish Madridista ⭐
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 4 months ago

              *Fuchs Pamela Anderson

              1. Jafooli
                • 12 Years
                8 years, 4 months ago

                (Peter) Withe Bony

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Nice! 😀

          2. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Ah superb again, thanks Balders....

      2. Numb
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        He's the best if money is no object

    5. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      huth, he gets bonuses whenever they keep clean sheet

  2. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone doing Lukaku -> Costa?

    1. Woy
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Lukaku will probably start

      1. rnrd
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        yeah, and Costa won't probably finish 😀

        1. Sjaugen
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Costa got an undeserved YC vs Watford.
          Like it or not, he is a YC magnet

    2. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      That's my worry but I've got to use my transfer somehow!

  3. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez (C), no turning back now.

    Go big or go home.

    1. Pedram
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Good luck bowstring

    2. drughi
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Good luck, going same route

    3. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      YESSSS BOWSTRING! i'm with you!!

    4. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Same

    5. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      It would be seen as genius to start Simpson and C Kane/Alexis if we get a 0-1/ 0-0 game

  4. MartialMatas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    G2G?
    0FT 0.3ITB

    Butland
    Souaré Bellerín Walker
    Özil(c) Alli Payet Henderson
    Kane Rooney Agüero

    Subs: Myhill Mahrez Simpson Aké

    1. Pedram
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Captain Ozil ? not sure about that

      1. MartialMatas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        who do you think i should go for? Watford and Leicester have been pretty good defensively recently

        1. Pedram
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Spurs in top form, personally going with Kane (c)

          1. Sjaugen
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            I'd C Kane over Ozil, but Ozil is still a good shout

  5. Ten Season Wonder
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Back five be like; (Which three to play?)

    Koscielny (bou)
    Cresswell (sou)
    Dier (WAT)
    Dawson (new)
    Simpson (mcy)

    1. MartialMatas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      134

    2. jiGGidyJ1
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      First 3

  6. Pirlø's Pen
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Bench PVA liv or Huth mci?

    Thanks

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Huth tbh

    2. MartialMatas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      huth

  7. The Curse of Falcao
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    How many DGW's are there likely to be?

    1. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      34 and 37. Please browse our stickies and hot topics

      1. Numb
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        WC GW 33 then?

        1. The Curse of Falcao
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          I was thinking that, is it possible to WC and use a chip for the same GW though?

      2. The Curse of Falcao
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks, will do.

  8. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Zouma is pretty much nailed, right?

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Right now, yes.

    2. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah

    3. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      How much is he Weasel?

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        He's 5.4

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Cheers, too expensive for me 😀

  9. DAV087
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on Wijnaldum sneaky capt punt?

    Or go safe with Kane or Aguero

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      That's very sneaky

      1. DAV087
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Indeed

    2. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I think (and hope) he will do well this week, but I'd never trust a Newcastle player with the armband.

      1. DAV087
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I tend to agree with this mantra

    3. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Starting him is enough

  10. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    When Spurs pressed? Alli unavailable wouldn't be the worst news.

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I beg to differ. Also hot topics! 🙂

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Need to find someone to bench 🙁

      2. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Which HT Andy?

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          I'll let you off, doesn't seem to be on here - http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/02/04/the-scoutcast-episode-182-hollow/?hc_page=15#hc_comment_12608973

          Perhaps it was yesterday? Thought it was usually on Friday's though.

          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Got it thanks....

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      G'way outa that! He'll be grand 🙂

  11. RustyBz
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Firmino.

    Someone talk me out of it. Blank doesn't bother me.

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Sunderland are looking better at the back, only conceded once against Man City.

    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Don't do it or I'll crap thru ya letterbox.

      1. Costa's Counsellor
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        If you freeze your wee in a plastic bag in the bottom of a freezer, it becomes a nice flat disk that can be posted carefully through the letter box.

        Just thought I'd let you know...

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          😮 😛

    3. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      If you are going to keep him then fair enough as he is streaky and won't score well every week. If it's a punt for a few weeks then no

  12. The Wise Owl
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    I have 2FT and no idea what transfers to make.

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      hear hear

      1. The Wise Owl
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Fancy helping each other out? Team effort?

        1. RustyBz
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Share your team.

          Mine is:

          DDG;

          Bellerin, C Dawson, Toby;

          Mahrez, Alli, Payet, Ozil;

          Lukaku, Kane, Aguero;

          Hennessey, Ayew, Simpson, Hangeland 0.2ITB 2FT

          1. The Wise Owl
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            DDG;

            Bellerin, McAuley & Alderweireld

            Mahrez, Barkley, Alli & Ozil

            Aguero & Kane

            Butland, Silva, Ighalo, Ward & Fuchs. 0.2 ITB 2FT

            1. RustyBz
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 4 months ago

              Start Silva, I'd downgrade a keeper and get Firmino for a 2 week put over Barkley

              1. The Wise Owl
                • 8 Years
                8 years, 4 months ago

                Thanks mate.

          2. The Wise Owl
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            I think you should do the following:

            Hangeland -> Targett
            Payet -> Oscar

    2. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Join the club

      1. The Wise Owl
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Let's all join forces!

    3. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Same issue. Thinking Lukaku -> Costa/Vardy

      1. The Wise Owl
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Costa is a good choice but doesn't get the BAPS.

        Vardy is up against a stronger defensive Manchester City.

        1. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          It's very tough this week. Moreno is a potential problem too.

        2. Sjaugen
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Keep Lukaku, and move out a defender who will blank in 27 or 30

          1. Woy
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            this

  13. Eric Banternaaa
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    A Lukaku > Igahlo

    B Lukaku > Kane & Yaya > 7.3

    C Other

  14. Venom Snake
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Baines is absolutely killing me.

    Keep or sell for Azpi?

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Ivan instead?

      1. Venom Snake
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        0.1 short without using my second transfer

        1. The Wise Owl
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Azpi then 😀

    2. pompeyfan
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      get rid

  15. drughi
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    68 points from top 100k, shocking. This will be my worst season most likely

  16. Doolittle
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Feeling a sense of stagnation, I'm suddenly very tempted to do Ozil to Sanchez, and maybe even captain him. Think I need to collect my thoughts...

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Any way of having both of them Doo?

      1. RustyBz
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Sounds silly doubling up on a team that can't score at the moment and fixtures don't look great either

        1. Ten Season Wonder
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Gooners performance against Saints the other night was immense. Both players bossed it. Just couldn't put the ball in the net. And that's coming from a Spurs fan.

          Plus, you can look at it as they are 'due' to explode.

      2. Doolittle
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Not as it stands, it would require a couple of transfers elsewhere, or one other transfer and shifting Payet.

    2. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      You're not alone

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Ditto

  17. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone else sticking the captaincy anywhere OTHER than Spurs, Arsenal, Kun?

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Of course not haha

      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I hear there's some loony going for Naismith...

      1. Venom Snake
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Really?
        What a knob.

      2. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I can't be the only loony around here though? We're all bonkers?

        Are ye all the same brand of bonkers and I'm standing over here on my own?

        1. Sjaugen
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          I remember joining your Wijn band wagon. Wijn played really good, but still blanked.
          That pecker de Jong missed a sitter

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Ah yeah but Naismith is a better player than both of them put together..... 😉 😀

    2. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      There's a hot topic on Firmino

  18. Ten Season Wonder
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Who to play?

    - Cresswell (sou away)
    - Dawson (new away)

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Daws

    2. Adds04
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Cresswel, better player, better team better fixture. Win win win

      1. Ten Season Wonder
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Cresswell is more exciting and I am bored of Dawson. but this is literally a coin flip decision.

        1. Adds04
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          They are both as attacking as each other but Southampton are less likely to score then Newcastle and West Ham are pretty solid at the back

    3. Cradders
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      If this helps these are my score predictions, Saints 0-0 West Ham, Newcastle 1-1 West Brom

  19. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Now that we kind of know about alli and lukaku, what would you do here?

    a. gosling > alli
    b. lukaku > costa
    c. lukaku > vardy
    d. save

    courtois
    bellerin toby dann
    mahrez ozil payet Antonio
    kun kane lukaku

    McCarthy gosling dawson morgan

  20. Red Scout
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez (C) this week is either going to be genius or a complete disaster

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Agreed.

    2. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Not sure I can afford disaster

    3. drughi
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      With kane and aguero having nice home fixtures it's a big risk for sure. If you have a good rank I'd go safe with kane or aguero, bad rank sanchez is a good gamble

      1. Red Scout
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks Drughi, rank not great & looking to make some ground!

        1. drughi
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          same here and sanchez is explosive in his returns so could be golden

    4. Tim Canterbury
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Its a good option. All the other fixtures look good at first sign but lei, sou, wat defences are tight

    5. pompeyfan
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      or a solid 5 or 6 points (x2)

  21. FPL Mentor
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Lloris
    Alderweireld Bellerin Moreno
    Silva Sanchez(C) Henderson Payet
    Aguero Kane

    (Hennesey, Ighalo, Huth, Targett)

    0.1m in the bank and 1 FT (saving)

    A.Good to go?

  22. luke25
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Wish the Premier League would just announce the City and Liverpool DGW

  23. john25
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Hey guys, can I get the link of the hot topic post about DGWs and blanks? It has disappeared from hot topics.

    Cheers

  24. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    On holiday so bit out of the loop. Team falling apart as well, thinking Baines to ivanovich. Look good or any other suggestions?

    Butland
    Ivan Moreno kos
    Mahrez alli ozil payet
    Aguero Kane lukaku

    McCarthey ward stanislas Simpson

    1. Numb
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Was Baines injured or just rested?

      1. Sjaugen
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Rested afaik

    2. The Gambler.
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      If he is hurt , i'm downgrading. Simpson maybe.

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Looks like he was dropped/rested but they kept a clean sheet so not cofident he'll start. Ivan looks a good long term pick? Got 5m in the bank so not worried about downgrading

  25. The Gambler.
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Been out of loop this week, whats the story with Baines?

  26. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    benching headache:

    Alli, PAYET, RAMSEY, MAHREZ, Firmino
    Aguero, Kane, IGHALO

    Currently have Payet benched, given Ramsey is vs Bou, Mahrez has awesome away form and Ighalo keep sgetting Double Digit returns.

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I'm going Ighalo.

  27. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Aguero (C)

    City should score a few goals at home to Leicester, especially given the importance of the game

    1. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Leicester look the better team at the moment.

      1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        City should score a few goals at home to Leicester none the less.

        1. Cradders
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Leicester defence has improved drastically since December time

    2. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I think it will be tight. Lei to try and absorb the early pressure by sitting deep, catching City on the counter. (aka Vardy)

  28. Eric Banternaaa
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Is Lukaku Fit?

    When is the Everton Presser?

    1. The Gambler.
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Scout tweets

    2. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      See tweets

    3. Woy
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Tweets scout see

  29. Ten Season Wonder
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    How about if I throw Mahrez into the mix...

    Who to play?

    - Cresswell (sou away)
    - Dawson (new away)
    - Mahrez (mcy away) - would mean a change of formation.

  30. Eric Banternaaa
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Butland
    Jags |Bellerin | Dawson
    Barkley | Payet | Alli | Ozil
    Lukaku | Kun | Vardy

    McCarthy | Yaya | Dier | Huth

    0.4ITB 2FT

    If Lukaku is fit, Jags to Berty?