Injuries
6 May 2016 1177 comments
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Gylfi Sigurdsson will miss Swansea’s final two fixtures with a shoulder problem. Per Mertesacker is sidelined with a hamstring injury, Robert Huth and Marouane Fellaini are handed three-match bans by the FA, whilst Palace have concerns on the flanks for the visit of Watford.

Gareth Barry and Seamus Coleman have “an outside chance†of returning for the first match of Everton’s double as the Toffees head to Leicester this weekend. Roberto Martinez has conceded that Gerard Deulofeu is very likely to remain out for the season, though is hopeful that Phil Jagielka could return for the Gameweek 38 showdown against Norwich. Elsewhere at the back, Ramiro Funes Mori serves the last of a three-match suspension.

Per Mertesacker is sidelined for the final two matches with the hamstring problem that forced him off against Norwich last time out. Santi Cazorla stepped up his match fitness with a run out for the reserves earlier in the week, though Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is out for six to eight weeks with a knee problem.

Gylfi Sigurdsson (shoulder) and Neil Taylor (groin) are set to miss Swansea’s final two fixtures, whilst Ashley Williams “might not feature†in the trip to West Ham as he needs a rest, according to Francesco Guidolin. Jefferson Montero could also be sidelined due to a hamstring problem, though Leroy Fer could be set to return from a similar complaint. Alberto Paloschi (also hamstring) remains unavailable.

Bournemouth’s Adam Smith will miss the final two Gameweeks with an ongoing hernia problem. Cherries boss Eddie Howe has confirmed that Max Gradel is making “good progress†from a leg injury, though Sylvain Distin is sidelined with a back complaint.

Robert Huth starts the first of a three-match ban after being found guilty of violent conduct in Leicester’s clash with United last weekend. Danny Drinkwater serves a one match suspension, though Jamie Vardy returns from a two-match ban. Matty James is finally available for selection and could be part of the squad.

Tony Pulis has hinted that he “might make a few changes†as West Brom make their way to Bournemouth tomorrow.

Wilfried Zaha remains ruled out as Palace welcome Stoke to Selhurst Park. Yannick Bolasie is a slight doubt due to illness and Mile Jedinak is being monitored after sustaining a knock.

Bojan is a doubt for Stoke’s visit to Palace due to a foot problem, Mark Hughes has revealed. Marc Wilson remains sidelined for the Potters, whilst Glen Johnson is back in full training and could be in with a shout of returning next weekend.

Louis van Gaal will be without Marouane Fellaini for the final three league matches of the season after the Belgian was banned for his altercation with Robert Huth last weekend. The Dutchman went on to hint at rotating his squad over the double Gameweek as he looks to keep players fresh ahead of the FA Cup final.

Billy Jones is Sunderland’s only concern ahead of Chelsea’s weekend visit after picking up a hip problem.

Gabriel Obertan and Sylvain Marveaux have parted company with Newcastle by mutual consent ahead of the final two matches of the season.

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  1. JJO
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Best dgw mid for max 10,5 mil?

    1. tattwelshie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Payet or Fabregas/Willian

      1. JJO
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah I forgot to say not Payet 😉

    2. Gazpilicueta
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      payet? personally I like Hazard, i mean his price SHOULD be like 4 mil this year so.....does that count?

      1. JJO
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Already have Payet and 0,3 short of bringing Haz ðŸ™

  2. Gazpilicueta
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    If I do Kane to Defoe for a -4, I will have 4.5 in the bank lol. should I do this?

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah

    2. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Weighing up the same transfer 🙂

      Seems mad to sell Kane for a hit, though.

    3. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Cash ITB is irrelevant at this stage.

    4. Prøphet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Have 8.2 itb and not the slightest care

  3. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Main rival in money league going to play BB this week- 13 DGWrs to my 9 currently..
    Trailing by a point.
    What can I do here?
    Carroll a differential capt pick anyway.

    My team currently,
    Robles
    PVA, Rojo, Reid
    Coutinho, Payet, Fabregas, Iwobi*
    Aguero, Defoe, Carroll (c)
    Mignolet, Bellerin, Sanchez, Simpson

    0ft, 6.1m
    Iwobi- Pedro or other 10.7m as a differential? Any other options here.

    His team,
    DDG/Gomes
    Bellerin, PVA, Smalling, Creswell, Moreno
    Hazard, Sanchez, Payet, Lanzini, Firmino
    Defoe, Sturridge, Deeney
    1ft, 1.4m

    Cheers.

  4. ADucksBehind
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Benching Sanchez madness? but pick one to drop

    Payet Hazard Lanzini Townsend

    Carroll Kane Defoe

    1. Cruz88
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Benching Kane over Sanchez currently

      1. ADucksBehind
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        That's the only one I could potentially see me doing. Kane will be so hungry though

  5. JabbaWookiee
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    New chip idea for next season: "Overload"
    - Where for one week only you can have 4 players from a single team!

    It would mean the following week you'd have to remember to transfer one of them out though, or your team would be invalid...

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Also known as the gw38 chip!

      1. JabbaWookiee
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Wassat Cap'n??

        1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          As I'd never dare to use it in another week.
          A few injurys on other players plus the fact I still had to transfer out the 4th would cause my head to implode...

          1. JabbaWookiee
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Ah I see. Not necessarily though. I'd be using it this week - to get in Carroll!

          2. JabbaWookiee
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            It could work in a one week "loan" way so it automatically reverts back to who you had before the following GW. That might be more accessible

            1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              This I like better!

              1. JabbaWookiee
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 11 months ago

                Love the name as well. OVERLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAD!!!

    2. Gazpilicueta
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      New chip - Loan - choose a 16th player to have for one week only, any price, no transfer cost, after the week he leaves.

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Really like this idea^^^

      2. JabbaWookiee
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        That's require too much back end development - you'd have to have build a 16 player interface capability

      3. Loðbrók
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        like it!

    3. Rains of Castamere
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      "Park the Bus"

      All playing defenders score double. You line up with five at the back but could end up with midfielders/attackers hauling on the bench.

  6. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    This is me done (-8 confirmed)

    Robles //
    Cresswell // Clyne // PvA
    Payet (TC) // Milner // Townsend // Lanzini
    Aguero // Kane // Sturridge

    Bench: Darlow // Sanchez // Bellerin // Gabriel

    Quite well set up for GW 38 too.

    Bring it ooooon!

  7. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Mert out for the season.

    did Bellerin >> Gabriel to fund Kane + Alli + Sakho >> Carroll + Hazard + Cresswell (-8)

    console me, thanks

    1. ADucksBehind
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Why do you need consoling? That's good

      1. Siva Mohan
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        cheers mate.. chose Aguero over Kane.. hope Kun doesn't disappoint me..

      2. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Was thinking the same thing

        1. Siva Mohan
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          cheers Sess

  8. Cesc Pistols
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Guys, currently top 6k (best rank I have ever had) and my target is a a top 10k finish, so I need to just keep it going.

    Was all set to BB this weekend, but Adrian's injury just ruined my plans. Team is as follows:

    Mignolet
    Simpson, Smalling, PVA
    Payet, Antonio, Coutinho, Mahrez
    Kun, Kane, Defoe

    Subs: Adrian*, Sanchez, Bellerin, Gabriel

    A) Gabriel âž¡ Kaboul (-8 in total) and BB;
    B) Sanchez âž¡ Hazard (-8 in total) and BB;
    C) Keep the -4 and save the BB chip for final round;
    D) Other.

    Thank you. I REALLY appreciate any comments! 🙂

    1. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      just dump Adrian for Manonnonoone / Ruddy and BB

      1. Cesc Pistols
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks a ton, AZ. But don't you think a -8 is too much, especially considering Adrian might be fit for the United game?

        1. Az
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I think it will pay for itself with save points alone

    2. TeddiPonza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Would play it now regardless of Adrian's injury as there will be more question marks for the final round. Don't like any of those moves as Arsenal play Villa in gw 38

      1. Cesc Pistols
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        That's a valid point. Rotation risk will be indeed high next round, so I'll definitely consider BBing now then. Thanks, TP!

  9. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Play Mané or Lingard?

    1. KC
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Mane

  10. MFC86
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Would you do
    A) coutinho to fabregas
    B) Sanchez to hazard ?

    1. Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Neither tbh. Coutinho will play vs Chelsea who are leaky, and liv are unbeatable at home right now

      1. MFC86
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers

  11. Zizoulicious
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    This GW is absolutely hits galore haha.

    1. Yome
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Almost the end of the season, it is time to have fun for those who have nothing to play for

      1. Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        i have everything to play for and taken a -8

        doubt i'll regret it (De Bruyne, TFM and Delaney out for Payet, Cresswell and PvA)

        1. Yome
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Good trades, nothing wrong with them

  12. Weeb Kakashi
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Pick one

    A Costa Lanzini ( Play Robles)

    B Carroll Sanchez ( Play Ruddy)

    For this week only

    1. Lynxy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      B

  13. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    "Last 4 matches" and sort by "Goal Attempts In Box Conceded"

    Doesn't bode well for Aguero and Kane....

    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/team-stats/defending/

    1. Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Especially not Aguero... Look at those big chances conceded from the Arse 😮

      Very surprising actually

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Look at the teams they've played

        1. Zizoulicious
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah that probably explains it. But with City's record against the top teams and having played midweek, those defensive stats might continue

    2. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I can play Palace, West Brom, Sunderland and Norwich and only concede 1 big chance ... 3 home games too.

      1. Bøwstring The Carp
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        In fairness it's very good for playing 4 games against any PL teams and concede just 1 big chance

        Especially Sunderland and Norwich looking to get goals to win

        But yeah City is a different game altogether, though they looked bereft against Madrid on Wednesday

    3. Backup Dancer
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Hmmm reason to sell?

    4. Lynxy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Tired, demoralized and jet-lag City vs fully rested Arsenal

      1. badgerboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Jet lag!? Yeah massive time difference between Manchester and Madrid.

  14. Nonameentered
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Currently on -4.

    A) Trade out Coutinho (-8) and play Simpson/Bellerin
    B) Trade out Simpson (-8) and play Coutinho
    C) Trade out both (-12)

  15. meltedman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    So my 8 point hit will be

    Ozil/Firmino/Mitrovic/Sturridge --> Hazard/Redmond/Carroll/Deeney

    Leaving me with 6.1 in the bank. Whoo needs team value?!

    1. Yome
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Insane, I have studge and firmino, I am keeping them

      1. meltedman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Gotta get rid of them anyway, likely to only play Chelsea game. Might as well do it now with dgw players to make up for it

    2. Loðbrók
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Why not just mitrovic + Ozil out for Hazard and Carrol?

      1. meltedman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Can't afford that, also want to rid myself of Liverpool and get in some punts

  16. Wunnu
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Sturridge and Firmino owners .. Do you plan to stick with them or jump ship ?

    Looking at Sturridge >> Carroll/Costa for a -4 but somehow it doesnt feel right

    1. le flem
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      stick

    2. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Keep Firmino & ship Sturridge IMO

      1. Wunnu
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Why? I think both will get 1 start each

    3. Yome
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Sticking with both for sure

    4. Your Man With The Hair
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I've got Milner & Firminio. Getting rid of Milner, risking it with Firminio.

      Not sure what I would do with Sturridge, probable boot him though.

    5. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Carroll Yes

      Sturridge
      - played 90+ minutes on glass legs
      - Benteke is fit
      - went for drug test after the game (UEFA must have suspected something after OG clebrations)
      - Klopp said about rotating few players
      - Klopp need him for CHE & EL Final game

  17. le flem
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    hazard worth bringing in for sanchez for a -4? would get sanch back next week

    1. MFC86
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Considering this as well!

  18. Mavric Marco
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Carroll or Defoe?

    (Already have Payet TC & Lanzini)

  19. Chicken-Mandy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Any Carroll triple captainers out there?

    1. Yome
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Yes currently. Better form than Payet. Haz VC for me

  20. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    DDG
    Smalling PvA Cresswell Clyne
    Townsend Payet Firmino
    Aguero Defoe Carroll ©©©

    (Forster Ozil Koscielny Iwobi)

    Would you do Clyne > Martin for a hit?

    1. Kevtheotter
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Not in a million years

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks 😀

        1. Kevtheotter
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          What you think below

    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Considering you're already on -8 or 12 whatever it is.....no.

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        -8 🙂 Thanks sir.

    3. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      IM is just messing with my head. Logging off now. Thank lads

  21. Your Man With The Hair
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Who will score the higher number of points between now and end of season:
    Defoe or Carroll?

    1. Wunnu
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Def Carroll

    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Nobody knows

  22. Kevtheotter
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Hey lads, what you think on this lot

    Robles
    PVA Simpson Delaney
    Sanchez Milner Coutinho Lanzini
    Defoe Kun Kane

    Darlow KDB Bellerin Gabriel 2.2ITB 1 FT

    What do I do here guys? Wanting to take a hit

    A) Kun/Kane and KDB/Coutinho ----> Carroll and Payet (Bench Sanchez)
    B) Coutinho and KDB ---> Hazard and Payet
    C) Something else?

    Cheers

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      A definitley imo. Kane and KDB > Carroll + Payet.

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Definitely*

        1. Kevtheotter
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Cheers

    2. MFC86
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I'm on B

  23. Albert Cole
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    LvG talking rotation. Think Smalling might get a rest?

    1. Bellerinmondo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      hope not

  24. easy_conners
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Mahrez & Kane to Haz & Deeney for -4?

  25. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Hazard Triple captain? Go big or go home!

    Also, is Carrol nailed on?

    1. Bellerinmondo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      nailed enough i reckon

  26. Bellerinmondo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Sell Kane or Kun for Andy Carroll? (question I thought I'd never ask)

    thinking Kane with Dembele and Alli out

    1. madame shelly
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      yep, kane

      1. Kevtheotter
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Kane going for golden boot

        1. Sess!
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          ...and aguero isn't?

          1. Kevtheotter
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Fair point

  27. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    No Sigurdsson increases West Ham's clean sheet chances massively

    No Adrian cancels it out

    The season of swings and roundabouts 😕

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      No Siggy carries greater weight than no Adrian.

  28. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    So over this week i've taken a -8 foor De Bruyne, TFM and Delaney out for Payet, Cresswell and PvA.

    On paper, best moves i've made all season.

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah look solid

    2. Cesc Pistols
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Great moves, AZ. Good luck with your TC, mate!

    3. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers guys, best of luck to you too!

  29. Blame It On Rio-ddermorten
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Kane ->

    A) Costa
    B) Lukaku
    C) Martial

    Can't have Carroll, because I already have Cresswell and Lanzini in addition to my TC Payet.

    1. Yome
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      A

    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      D)efoe

      1. Blame It On Rio-ddermorten
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Already have him 🙂 Aguero is my last striker.

  30. Whazza
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I'm getting Moreno. He was rested vs Swansea and Smith is suspended.