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.

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

    Can Sturridge play two games in a week?

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

      he doesnt track back much to defend...

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

      He has , already

    3. vardys party
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      He already has done this week. Can't see him doing three

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

      Forrest Gumps leg braces appear before my eyes

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

      he will play vs Chelsea, that's your lot

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

      He is the current best striker for Liverpool, and can't afford to be injured. He'll be wrapped in cotton wool and Benteke to start.

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

    Okay am decided on everything but this.

    Carroll in for...

    A - Lukaku
    B - Kane

    Any ideas?

  3. 1pointcaptainshocker
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Milner not mentioned at all in this article or the team news section, what are his gametime prospects this week?

    Is he worth taking out for a hit for Noble/Lanzini giving me a Hammers triple threat and a DGW first XI of:

    Mannone
    PVA - Cresswell - M. Olsson
    Payet - noble/lanzini - Willian - Brady
    Martial - Deeney - Defoe

    Bench - Cech, Bellerin, Sanchez

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

      I thought he was rotation risk free until last week.

      He put in a big shift last night, I'd imagine he could be rested or hauled after 55 - 60 min mark

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

        Thanks - Hammers at home i think Noble might be the way forward but i always like to hedge my bets. Any fringe Liverpool players likely to feature in both, Ibe for example?

  4. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Bottomed!!

    Will Redmond play both games. Had him at the beginning of the season and he kept getting dropped... His recent stats show he is liable to rotation too, so why would he start both in a short space of time when he is clearly not nailed

    Usually for DGW you pick someone who usually starts and still worry if they'll play both. Not pick someone who doesn't usually start in the first place!

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

      Well I like him and he should be a starter for sure. Will definitely play v us tomorrow but it's his place to lose imo.

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

    Do we think Robles is likely to play this week?

    I have him and Migs and worried about another blank for those two :/

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

      yes, Howard will play the home game (GW38)

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

        Thanks

  6. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    What to do this week? 1FT 0.2ITB
    Thinking about brining in Hazard but dont want to remove Aguero or Kane?

    Robles, Darlow
    Bellerin, Smalling, Darmain, Delaney, Lovren
    Sanchez ,Townsend , Coutinho, Milner, Payet
    Aguero, Kane, Rashford

    Thoughts?

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

      Sanchez -> Hazard this week, get him back next week?

      1. EspanYOLO
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Good shout.

        Although I think you should get carroll.

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

    Bottomed

    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. Pooodle
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Coutinho to Payet definitely. Not sure if you need to take a further hit

  8. YouReds
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Decided I'm shipping Kane for a 13th DGWer. Who do you prefer:

    A) Rooney
    B) deeney
    C) Martial
    D) Defoe

    Think my preference is Defoe

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

      b or d

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

      Yh defoe is best option there.

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

      Thanks, looks like it's defoe!

  9. the_wizard__
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    RMT guys

    Mannone, Robles
    Yedlin, Cresswell, Francis, Simpson, Bellerin
    Sanchez, Antonio, Payet, Hazard (C), Coutinho
    Martial, Defoe, Aguero

    Good team? Which gk to start? Hazard TC or AOA and Sanch TC in 38?

    Thanks a million

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

    Make or break time... 8 point hit

    Fosu Mensa -> Smalling
    Milner -> Hazard
    Aguero -> Defoe

    Good idea or bad idea?

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

      Aguero out is a bad idea

      1. Atwood
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Why is it that bad? I own him, but I don't think he's undroppable at this stage.

  11. Atwood
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    1FT and 0.9 in the bank. Thoughts?

    Schmeichel
    Mangala - Cresswell - Smalling
    Mahrez - Payet (C) - Lingard - Fabregas
    Carroll - Kane - Aguero

    Robles - Bellerin - Ozil - Gabriel

    1. Pooodle
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Mangala -> PVA

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

      I'm a bit jealous if I'm honest.

      Maybe kane to defoe or Martial, only suggestion I have.

      1. Atwood
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Wow thanks...I thought my team was looking terrible ha

    3. Cradders
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Wish I never got rid of Schmeichel, replaced him with Huth and Simpson but now I got crap keepers

      1. Atwood
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Actually that lineups a mistake, I'll probably play Robles

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

    Repost

    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)

    1. Pooodle
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      A, and play Simpson I think

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

      I took a -12, if you are chasing a mini league then its now or never

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

      C

  13. Pooodle
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    How's this looking for this week? Any suggestions for transfers?

    De Gea
    Simpson, Lovren, PVA
    Mahrez, Payet (TC), Lanzini, Fabregas
    Kane, Aguero, Martial

    (Lloris, Sanchez, Bellerin, Gabriel)

    0.1m ITB, 1 FT

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

      Kane out for any one of Carroll, Defoe or Deeney/Costa for an outside punt

  14. Galfadez
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts?

    DDG Mignolet
    Moreno Bellerin Cresswell Simpson Fosu
    Payet Sanchez Coutinho KDB Iwobi
    Aguero Martial Defoe

    2 FTS, 0.4 itb

    1. Galfadez
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Thinking maybe Fosu, Iwobi, KDB to PVA, Fabregas and (Noble) (-4)

      Or maybe Bellerin out instead of Fosu so I can get Hazard. There's quite a few options

    2. Galfadez
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Oh yeah I'm playing the bench boost too

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

    I wonder if Firmino, Milner and Lallana will play on Sunday. Were rested vs Swansea, whereas Sturridge and Coutinho played that game??

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

      Can see a whitewash of first team players like vs Bournemouth.

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

        But after last week's sh!!tshow at Swansea, he'll want to at least make a game of it

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

      It doesn't matter .. nobody's gonna start both the games

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

        They'll all start vs Chelsea imo. And it's just whether Klopp plays one or two vs Watford.

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

    So basically avoid Milner, Coutinho, Firmino, Sturridge

    What about Mignolet, Clyne, Lovren? Moreno the safest?

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

      Avoid Migs. I'm getting Moreno.

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

      Why those?

  17. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Bench 2 of the following?

    A) Bellerin
    B) Simpson

    1) Sanchez
    2) Mahrez

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

      A/B - Same dilemma - I'm on Bellerin at the moment.

      1/2 - 1

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

        Benching Bellerin, I mean.

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

    iwobi to hazard for -4 , but benching Alexis ?

    is it worth it ?

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

    @Kane sellers:

    Will you not be worried going into GW38?

    I'm debating shifting Kun or Kane for Defoe, but both of them have good fixtures in GW38.

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

      Always a risk getting rid of one of them. GW 38 will be a concern but can't miss out on Andy C

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

        That's fair!

        I have 3 Hammers already, but really want Defoe. Just not sure I can justify selling either Kane/Kun for a hit.

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

      Kane has very tough fixtures, Newcastle fighting for their lives and Soton blowing teams away and full of confidence. Kane doesn't score when dembele doesn't play.

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

        I watched a few games while Dembele was out - I thought Kane dropped deep a lot to let Alli play further up. I'm not sure that will be the case with Alli also out. Eriksen creating chances behind him could be great for Kane.

        Newcastle could be trickier than it appears on paper, though.

  20. Hooky
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone going for Diego Costa?

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Hell no 🙂

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

      I am

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

        Could be a nice differential. Not like there are loads of other DGW strikers banging the goals in.

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

      I might for Kane 🙂

      1. FPLord
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        between Defoe and Costa for me

    4. Gazj11
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Considering it. I'm chasing in my ML and need a differential.

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

    Can we have a hit count for this week....

    -4 here.

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      -8

    2. EspanYOLO
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      -8 here

      KDB Kane Gabriel ---> Carroll Cressswell Hazard

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

      -12 very soon. 11 dgw players ftw

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

      0 so far.

      May take a -4 for an 8th DGWer.

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

      0 at the moment. Who knows where it might lead me.

      Happy times when i was able to save a FT.... oh glorious, distant past.

    6. Suarezista
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Saving a transfer ... until now, may take a -4 in the end.

    7. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      -8, Haz, Cress and Carroll to repay me and then some

  22. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    EXPERTS....

    A. Rose+Alli > Smalling+Lanzini

    

B. Delaney+Alli+Sturidge > Smalling+Mahrez/Willian+Carroll (-4)

    50Points clear in my money league and second has Man U def cover and Mahrez, nothing else although he may bring Carroll or Vardy in perhaps.

    Currently on A as sick of hits hmm...

    HELP!!

  23. kae0r
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Migs (robles)
    Fuchs - Cressw - Lovren - (Rose - Bell)
    Payet - Coutinho - Townsend - Sanchez (Iwobi)
    Aguero - Lukaku - Martial

    Options with 1FT:
    A) Townsend > Lanzini FT
    B) Townsend > Lanzini + Fuchs > Small -4
    C) Townsend > Lanzini + Fuchs > Small + Cout > Fab -8
    D) Coutinho > Fabs FT

    1. kae0r
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Overall Rank: 1,518 atm!

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

      D - I don't see the point in removing Townsend

    3. Hooky
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Definitely keep Townsend.

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

      D. Makes absolutely no sense to ship Townsend.

    5. FFFrog
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Keep Townsend for sure

  24. Beavis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    *repost*
    Now that the dust has settled from the European ties, what move(s) would you make here?

    Robles
    Smalling, Cresswell, Simpson
    Firmino, Payet, Willian,Townsend
    Aguero, Kane, Carroll

    Subs: Darlow, Sanchez, Bellerin, Gabriel

    1 FT, 0 ITB.

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

      maybe try to get a SUN defender...

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

      or Mannone over Robles

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

        Thanks!

    3. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Simpson --> PvA probably

  25. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    If you already have Coutinho is there any need to get rid?

    Sub appearance against a tiring Watford and he normally does well in the bigger games especially against Chelsea.

    I have a top of the table h2h this week so dont want to take any hits.

    1. Gazj11
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I'd keep him. He could play 120 minutes this GW.

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

    Surely Sturridge is worth having for the Chelsea game even if he misses Watford?

    1. Gazj11
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Yes. He may even get a little cameo against Watford.

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

      Yes definitely!! If you own him I wouldn't get rid this week

    3. Suarezista
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah, I am leaning to keep now, but needs ditching next week.

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

        I agree, he probably wont play GW38, so take him out then

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

    Play Mané or Lingard??

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

      Mane

  28. Laporte In A Storm
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    What are people expecting of KDB and Sanchez this week? I was considering KDB > Hazard, but given 1) how rested KDB has been 2) City getting knocked out and 3) both teams fighting it out for third, I'm now wondering if it would be daft to sell KDB now. With Sanchez against Villa in GW38, I'm instead considering Mahrez > Hazard this week (I have the cash). Thoughts?

    1. EspanYOLO
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I've got Mahrez currently but if I had the money I probably would have kept KDB and sold him.

      Difficult to say though. Now that Leicester have won the league they might get a lot more freedom to play.

  29. TRLSP
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Hey, I really need a team where all the players will play 2 games in this DGW!

    Now i have...

    De Gea, Darlow,
    Bellerin, Baines, PvA, Cresswell, Smalling
    Barkley, Hazard, Payet, Sanchez, Iwobi
    Defoe, Carroll, Martial

    All Arsenal players is for last GW. I have WC to play now, so help me pls to choose the best team!

  30. DVassell
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Would you play Coutinho or Sanchez?

    1. Gazj11
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Coutinho

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

      Bench Kane or Sanchez? Thank you