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1 March 2016 1098 comments
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Guus Hiddink considers resting Diego Costa for one of Chelsea’s next two league matches. N’Golo Kante is ruled out of Leicester’s upcoming pair of top-flight encounters, Shane Long remains a doubt as Southampton head to Bournemouth, whilst Chris Brunt is ruled out of West Brom’s trip to the King Power.

Arsene Wenger hinted at making changes to his XI earlier this morning after admitting the likes of Danny Welbeck may not be “completely fit” to deal with the hectic schedule. The Gunners boss also went on to confirm that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will be out for six-to-eight weeks with a knee injury.

Sunderland have no fresh injury worries for the visit of Palace, Sam Allardyce has confirmed. It’s “as you were” for the Black Cats, then, with Jeremain Lens and Duncan Watmore the only players sidelined.

Eddie Howe reckons that Junior Stanislas will be out “for a few weeks” after undergoing scans on the hamstring injury that forced him off last weekend. The Bournemouth boss conceded he will manage Max Gradel’s minutes after the winger returned from a long-term knee injury last weekend, whilst Lewis Grabban has stepped up his recovery from a groin problem but remains a doubt.

Chris Brunt is set to see a specialist today after sustaining a knee injury in the weekend win over Palace. Tony Pulis conceded he’s keen to field “a similar team” from the one that defeated the Eagles, though Jonny Evans – if fit – will return.

N’Golo Kante has been ruled out of the next couple of Gameweeks due to a hamstring problem, Claudio Ranieri has admitted. The Foxes boss confirmed that Andy King is set to start in central midfield alongside Danny Drinkwater, whilst he’s also set to welcome back Danny Simpson from a one-match ban against the Baggies.

Seb Bassong and Wes Hoolahan remain doubtful for Norwich’s home match with Chelsea, Alex Neil has revealed. Andre Wisdom is still sidelined with a knee complaint, whilst Patrick Bamford cannot play against his parent club.

John Terry will remain sidelined for Chelsea’s trip to Norwich, Guus Hiddink has revealed. Pedro is also out with the hamstring problem that forced him off early against Southampton, though Alexandre Pato has stepped up his fitness drive and could play a part. Hiddink also went on to admit that he may rest Diego Costa for one of the next two league matches, with one eye on next week’s Champions League clash against PSG, as the Blues attempt to claw back a 2-1 first-leg deficit. Hiddink has also revealed that youngster Bertrand Traore has moved ahead of both Pato and Loic Remy in the pecking order behind Costa for the lone striker role.

Shane Long is Southampton’s only doubt for the trip to Bournemouth after being withdrawn due to a minor hamstring problem on Saturday.

Palace have no fresh injury concerns for their trip to the Stadium of Light, with Bakary Sako back in the fold after returning to full training ahead of their relegation clash.

Mo Besic and Darron Gibson are ruled out of Everton’s visit to Villa, whilst Arouna Kone has recovered from the illness that kept him out of the recent FA Cup win at Bournemouth.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of this evening’s deadline. Keep an eye on our official Twitter Stream for breaking news – as the day unfolds, we will issue updates from Tuesday’s press conferences and refresh our Team News tab accordingly to keep you informed.

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  1. Reacher
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Firmino to Barkley for fee

    Thoughts plz people?

    1. Hooky
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      No. Only if it's for free

      1. Reacher
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Ha it is for free not a fee! Yes or no?

        1. Hooky
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Yes

    2. shaunyjames
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'd do it, Villa look awful and I reckon Barkley will be in the points

    3. Reacher
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers guys

    4. Grumpy Camel
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Eve have a blank in 2 weeks

      1. Reacher
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I've got enuf to get 11 out with 2 free transfers though

    5. palace ash
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Go for Siggy

  2. palace ash
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Why do Man United and West Ham have a blank GW30?

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Cup

    2. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Fa Cup Quarters

    3. palace ash
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I hate Auto correct. That was supposed to be GW35.

      1. John t penguin
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        cause they play each other in cup and set to play that week

        1. palace ash
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Ah, so as one of them has to win, the corresponding league fixture can't go ahead!

          Got it. Thanks

          1. John t penguin
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            correct

  3. _Gunner
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Play Schmeicel or Butland?

  4. Jimbo123
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    How nailed on do we think Austin is now?

    He looked lively at the weekend and I'm torn between him or Paloschi for a draft league.

    1. palace ash
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Too much competition with Pelle and Long. None guaranteed 90 mins at the moment.

    2. John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      how bad is long injury, he may play anyway

  5. shaunyjames
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Need to bench one - Targett Kosc Fuchs Azpi
    I keep swapping and changing 🙁

    1. chilli con kone
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Targett. BOU will score IMO

  6. WWW.
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Do we know when any dgws are? Just want to know so I can be planning transfers in lead up to it.
    Cheers! 🙂

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      No

    2. Hooky
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      34 & 37

      1. Grumpy Camel
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        this

      2. WWW.
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers Hooky, I guess we don't know what they'll look like yet though?

        1. Hooky
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Not yet but there are a few articles ans spreadsheets around which help to give us an idea. This one is decent.

          https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zcb5jGdVitByKQ8R1X4gcEBpiNY9qbLylr72btlTubc/edit?pref=2&pli=1#gid=93438515

          1. WWW.
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Quality cheers mate!

      3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Reported

        1. Hooky
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          To Vicki Vale?

          1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Tbf you made me look like a dope by correcting me and I am more than capable of making myself look like a dope 😉 . Jafooli will be emailing you shortly 😉

            1. Hooky
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              🙂

    3. Mina Threat
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      For what it is worth, these are my guesses on the DGW34. IF MCI/New match is scheduled they are a good bet as they also have a fixture in GW35 when others are blanking...
      MCI - che, new
      NEW - SWA, MCI
      LIV - bou, CHE
      EVE - SOU, sun
      SUN - nor, EVE
      WAT - wba, whu
      WHU - lei, WAT
      CHE - MCI, liv
      MAN U - AVL, CPL
      CPL - ars, manu
      ARS - CPL, WBA

      1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I would say Man C would rather have DGW in GW37 as fits better with their CL schedule.

        1. Mina Threat
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Interesting to know. GW 34 is after their next round of CL fixtures is it not?

      2. WWW.
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers for the help mate, appreciated 🙂

  7. luke25
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Ighalo to Paloschi after this GW?

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      who are your other STR?

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

        Aguero and Lukaku

  8. Hooky
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is Antonio likely to be RB for the next 2 games?

    1. Grumpy Camel
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      apparently

  9. Ten Season Wonder
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Does keeping Elliot over Hennessey make sense? need to transfer one out for Forster.

    (Don't Newcastle have an extra game)?

  10. Grumpy Camel
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Repost:

    Butland IRuddy)
    Toby VanDijk Huth
    Mahrez Ozil Alli Payet
    Kane Aguero Vardy
    (Firmino Targett cresswell)

    2FT 1.5ITB

    a) Firmino -> Siggy (bench him)
    b) Firmino -> Arnie (bench Payet)
    c) Cresswell -> Williams (bench him)

    1. Reacher
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Same issue, I'm benching Alli and going Firmino to Barkley

      1. Grumpy Camel
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        EVE have a blank next week

  11. Mina Threat
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    A red arrow arrow and down to 666. Who would Satan captain this week?

    1. Hooky
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Costa or Vardy

    2. rdamjan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Moreno.

      1. Mina Threat
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Perhaps he might tempt me to triple catpain Moreno vs City?

        1. Mina Threat
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          *Devilishly Freudian slip with the catpain/captain typo

          1. WWW.
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Haha, triple catpain, sounds nasty!

    3. Grumpy Camel
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      costa would be my guess

      1. Mina Threat
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Good calls on Costa

    4. Taffer
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      That's my team number - explains my season succinctly

  12. palace ash
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Why do Man United and West Ham have a blank GW35?

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      because they play each other in the cup qf and were due to play each other in GW35. Since one of them is guaranteed to reach the sf there's no way that game can go ahead

      1. palace ash
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

    2. Hooky
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Because they are playing each other in the FA cup so one of them is guaranteed to get to the semi-finals which clash with GW35

      1. palace ash
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

  13. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Need a 2 week punt in my leagues to catch up a bit

    Payet -> Barkley?

    Then i plan on doing Barkley -> City mid in GW30

    1. Maarrrr17
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Id be really cautious about a city mid at any time. Who really stands out? Silva? yet he isnt playing like he was last season.

      1. Stimps
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Im aware, currently thinking Silva. Still worth doing Payet -> Barkley?

    2. Team Hayemaker
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Thinking the same. West Ham fixtures are poor with a blank in GW30. After GW30 you will still want Barkley anyhow as he will have 2 DGWs

      1. Stimps
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Im planning on Wilcard gw33 anyway but just need a good punt for the next 2. Barkley stands out stat wise

        1. Team Hayemaker
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Also the ownership with Barkley is rather high, him doing an 'Ozil' can really hurt your OR

  14. TheBusDriver
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Will we know the chelsea lineup b4 the deadline

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      The game is at 19:45 so the deadline is at 18:45 the same time as the line ups are released . It's no different to any other deadline . If you ever want to check just make a transfer and on the second page before you complete the transfer it will tell you when the deadline is if that makes sense

  15. FootballManiac
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    best city mid to get?

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

      Silva eventually I think

  16. DGWjegy
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    feels wrong benching alli for payet and firmino but i am doing it cause of possible injury

    also chadli in good form

    someone talk me out of it?

    1. Reacher
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'm doing the same so I can't talk you out of it

    2. shaunyjames
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I have benched Alli for Lingard, so you are less daring then me (potentially!)

    3. BROOKLYN GOONER
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'm starting Alli. Probably starts or doesn't play at all. Worst-case scenario is he subs in to try to save Spurs in a close game, in which scenario I think he still has a decent chance of taking points.

  17. Team Hayemaker
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Payet --> Barkley? Worried about lack of Everton coverage this week

    1. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I hate Everton since they blanked against WBA.

      1. Team Hayemaker
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Did you see the game? They could have scored 6!

    2. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lets do it Hayemaker!

      1. Team Hayemaker
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I've 95% convinced myself mate!

        1. Stimps
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Iv thought about Arnie aswell but i recon Barkley will get a big haul in one of the next 2 games. Waiting till pressers are over before i pull trigger

  18. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Proud to see the Paloschi bandwagon gathering pace 🙂

    1. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Played great on the weekend

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I might have to actually get him now 😉

    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Just have to decide whether to get him this weekend or wait till next weekend

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        so it's either play Ighalo this weekend or get Paloschi in now right?

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          play Ighalo next weekend

          saving my FT this week as I'm benching Iggy anyway

          1. Your Mum's Athletic
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            got ya, re-assess after the games i'd say

    3. Jimbo123
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      It's those Swans fixtures coming up that are helping with the bandwagon.... 🙂

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        na don't know what you're on about, he doesn't need good fixtures to get the points lol

    4. Team Hayemaker
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      who?

    5. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      As a bench fodder or a starting player?

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        play with those tasty fixtures after (ars)

    6. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I think I preferred your giggity previous grav

  19. Energetics
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Last time asking...
    Play
    A. Toby
    B. Daniels

  20. Ten Season Wonder
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Forster > Henn / Elliot??

    and why?

    thanks,

  21. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Williams or Kompany?

    1. Hooky
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Is there a third option or would that make it a crowd?

      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Two is a crowd, three is a party 😉

        1. Hooky
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Ha! I'd probably go for Kompany btw.

    2. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Williams

  22. Kevtheotter
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hey lads few questions

    Butland
    Azpi Huth Bellerin
    Payet Ozil(c) Mahrez Barkley
    Kane Kun Vardy

    McCarthy VVD Targett Stanislas 1FT 2.3ITB

    A) Save?
    B) Play VVD over Payet or a Def? If so who

    Cheers

  23. EWH2020
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Every week I captain and in form player against a weak opponent and it has not worked.

    Tonight I transfer in Depay and make him captain. By rights, this should therefore work.

    1. My little Bony
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Thinking of doing the same myself, he looks like he has Goals/Assists imminent...nice differential IMO

  24. Reacher
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who to get shot of first

    A, Firmino

    B, Payet

    Cheers

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Payet has awful fixtures (alongside blank)

  25. Viprin
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Any news on Alli?

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Presser 12:30 Cool your jets Starsky

  26. Mr. Grv
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Someone please link me perch or Balder's dgw article

    1. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks guys , appreciate it

    2. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I did this earlier (so did someone else) but you obviously didn't see it.

  27. Jimbo123
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Do we expect Liverpool to line up the same as they did at the weekend?

    1. Rains of Castamere
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Doubt Sakho will play if he was concussed.

  28. AlCapwnUK
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Am I G2G? (1ft)

    Forster
    Bell, Alde, Simpson
    Sanchez, Ozil, Mahrez, Alli
    Aguero, Vardy, Kane

    - probably going to captain Mahrez/Vardy - but stupidly tempted by Sanchez

  29. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Has Balders given up keeping track of the Wimbledon doubles? 😆

  30. Ten Season Wonder
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Why all this Silva love all of a sudden?

    Is it all because Citeh don't have a blank GW30?

    1. Taffer
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Don't have blank GW30, almost guaranteed double GW34 and no blank GW35

      1. Ten Season Wonder
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks Taffer

    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      AVL, nor no blank in GW30, likely DGW in 34, no blank in 35

    3. Prøphet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Fixtures and because he has looked pretty good last two games they played.

    4. Ten Season Wonder
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      cheers all