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The Weekend Team News

Dimitri Payet looks poised for his first start of the season, according to Slaven Bilic. Tottenham’s Danny Rose is sidelined with a hamstring problem, Alex Iwobi is available for Arsenal, whilst Swansea’s record signing has a chance of making Sunday’s match with Chelsea.

Slaven Bilic confirmed he is looking to hand Dimitri Payet his first start of the season after the playmaker stepped up his fitness with a couple of sub appearances for France over the international break. Manuel Lanzini is now fully fit, whilst Sofiane Feghouli is back in full training and available for the Hammers.

George Friend, Victor Valdes and Martin de Roon have all recovered from injury in time to host Palace tomorrow. Fabio, James Husband and Grant Leadbitter remain sidelined, whilst Gaston Ramirez and Christhian Stuani will be assessed after arriving back late from internationals.

Hugo Lloris is available for Spurs’ trip to Stoke after recovering from a hamstring problem. Danny Rose is ruled out with a similar complaint and Mousa Dembele serves the last of a six-match suspension.

Kasper Schmeichel has recovered from minor hernia surgery ahead of Leicester’s trip to Liverpool. New boy Islam Slimani could be in line for a debut, though Nampalys Mendy and Jeffrey Schlupp are still sidelined through injury.

Alex Iwobi is back in the Arsenal squad after recovering from injury, whilst Alexis Sanchez and David Ospina will be assessed after arriving back late from internationals.

Seamus Coleman is back in contention for Everton’s trio to Sunderland after turning out for Republic of Ireland over the international break. James McCarthy is set for a spell on the sidelines after undergoing groin surgery and is joined on the sidelines by Darron Gibson. Tom Cleverley is expected to resume training on Saturday ahead of Monday’s match.

Fraser Forster has recovered from an arm injury as Southampton head to the Emirates. Ryan Bertrand could be in line for a first start, though new boy Sofiane Boufal is expected to take up to one month before reaching full fitness after undergoing knee surgery back in April.

Francesco Guidolin is hopeful he can include Swansea’s record signing Borja Baston on the bench as he steps up his match fitness. Neil Taylor will be pushing for a first start after improving his sharpness with a run out for Wales over the break.

Sadio Mane is available for Liverpool’s clash with Leicester after his midweek withdrawal whilst on duty for Senegal. Emre Can, Sheyi Ojo and Ragnar Klavan are sidelined though injury, though keeper Loris Karius has recovered quickly from a hand problem.

Eddie Howe was reluctant to confirm whether Jack Wilshere will make his first start for Bournemouth this weekend after arriving on loan from Arsenal. Josh King is a doubt for the Cherries’ clash with West Brom, though – he picked up a hamstring problem on international duties with Norway and has failed to train since.

Xherdan Shaqiri has failed to recover from a calf complaint and will miss Stoke’s home match with Spurs. Glenn Johnson is back in training and expected to be available, though Jack Butland is out for up to 10 weeks after undergoing ankle surgery Ramadan Sobhi and Geoff Cameron made a late return from international duties and will be assessed. Mame Biram Diouf is almost certain to miss out with a hamstring issue sustained for Senegal over the break.

Palace frontman Loic Remy has been ruled out for “seven to eight weeks” with a thigh injury.Midfield pair Yohan Cabaye and James McArthur are “touch and go”, according to Alan Pardew.

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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1,288 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Margarido
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Captain poll its tight!

  2. Albert Cole
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    So, what to do with Sanchez? Do you think he'll play?

    1. Andrew
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I reckon so, he usually does after Internationals, the man is a beast!!

      1. Albert Cole
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Any stats on how he does after internationals?

        1. Beavis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          There was a hot topic on this. Does just as well as normally.

    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Fingers crossed

    3. Brayden29
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      What's wrong with him?

      1. Albert Cole
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Late arrival.

    4. Niemi
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Biggest worry is the CL game on Tuesday, but he normally plays.

  3. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone going with Bolasie? Nice price.

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Not yet, it is a nice price though.

    2. Shirokov(c)
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Inconsistent and could be prone to rotation.

    3. Yome
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Got rid on WC, have Antonio now

    4. The Left Duke #3
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      He's on my watchlist. Had him last year and remember him getting 16 pts one week followed by a run of 2s. Very inconsistent with Palace from a fantasy POV but if he shows some consistency with Everton I'll be jumping on board

      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Would back him to improve under Koeman. Security of starts is the obvious worry.

  4. Niemi
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Not looking forward to fitting Aguero back in.

    Hopefully some of my big hitters will be out of form so it won't be a hard choice. Initial thoughts are selling Ibra.

    1. PvA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Might hurt taking out a player that is on form, but Aguero is a must

    2. mikess
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I'm hoping I have a complete headache! Means my teams performing

      1. Niemi
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Good point.

  5. mikess
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Do you prefer

    Baines and Stones

    Or

    Walker and Williams

    1. Shirokov(c)
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      2nd option.

      1. mikess
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Thank you

  6. Shirokov(c)
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Is Sanchez really a doubt for this weekend?

    1. Yome
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Wenger will manage his minutes because they play PSG on tuesday

      1. mikess
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Swaps captain to Ibrahimovic

  7. kijsberg
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Foster Jaku
    Evans McAuley Valencia Baines Amat

    What to do with this defence? On a WC. A bit worried about triple WBA. Replace McAuley with Williams for double Everton perhaps? 2M ITB.

    1. mikess
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Stones, Bellerin or Walker in for McCauly imo

  8. Nicks93
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Firmino to Antonio (-4)

    Yay nor Nay?

    1. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Nay

    2. Brayden29
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Nay

    3. pokern1nja09
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Lol no

    4. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Nay. Firm just about to start some home games.

    5. Nicks93
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks

  9. Fantasy123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    A. Payet and cazorla
    B. Ozil and Antonio

    Payet / Ozil would be here for 2 weeks (kun plan)

    Cazorla / Antonio would be a more long term pick

    1. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      B. Feel there's more points there.

  10. Bun Rab
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    @Southcoastsaint

    The main bar most head to in Fulham is http://www.thecrabtreew6.co.uk/

  11. Ruffio
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Morning all

    Decision time!
    This is my current team
    Heaton (foster)

    Morgan. Stones. Shaw. (Kingsley. Friend)

    Friminho. Hazard. Snod. Lamela (Capoue)

    Kun. Ibra gray.

    I have 2 free transfers
    If I do Aguero and friminho to Sanchez and lukaku will I have 2 ft's again when Aguero returns to swap back?
    Is this strong enough and can you answer the 2fts question anyone?

    Or do I need to be wildcarding???
    Thanks as ever!

    1. r0scr0w
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      What about Snod to Ozil?

      1. Ruffio
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        And keep Aguero?

  12. UpAndAway
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone concerned about Sanchez not starting?

    1. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      No, but I don't see him playing 90 minutes though.

      1. UpAndAway
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Captaincy issue then? Or go Ozil...

  13. JamesFG
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Costa or Lukaku?

    1. Yome
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Costa, in good form

    2. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Horrible choices. Lukaku just.

      1. The Road to Turfdom
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        ? Probably the best two strikers under £10m for me

        1. Bun Rab
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Don't disagree. I have Costa. Just he's always walking a tightrope plus lack of baps. Lukaku's history/trolling is well known.

          1. The Road to Turfdom
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Fair enough, neither the most relaxing to own

      2. Andrew
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Horrible choices? Who would you suggest - Kane @ £11M is not looking good yet, Benteke and Bony are huge punts.

        1. Bun Rab
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          As stated above i have one and i wanted the other, but neither i believe will bring in heavy points. Costa, yellows, no baps - Lukaku - troll. Could be worth looking at those lower prices, Tekkers Bony etc and strengthen other parts of your team. imho.

    3. Chucky
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Costa

  14. BB-8
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Posted on previous article

    A. Lukaku / Puncheon / Williams
    OR
    B. Benteke / Mirallas / Baines

  15. Bubi
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    We know that Sanchez is an animal, he never gives up, his desire and passion are huge. After international breaks Wenger always says the same and Sanchez always plays (maybe not full 90 minutes). I don't think he will start from the bench. Beacause Sanchez doesn't know tiredness and Wenger knows that for sure.

    1. jmcclory123
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      If you are on a WC why risk it. If not then you'll get 60mins+ with him.

    2. Andrew
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      He's more likely to start and get taken off after 70 than he is to start on the bench IMO

    3. Monty PieFan
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Ozil

      1. Andrew
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        This

  16. nikush
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    My WC Team
    Heaton/Pickford
    Williams/Valencia/Evans/Monreal/Amat
    Hazard/Ozil/Antonio/Barkley/Copoue
    Ibra/***/***

    15.8 mil itb.

    Any suggestion??

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Costa & Defoe

    2. Brayden29
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Downgrade Monreal and get Lukaku and Benteke?

      1. nikush
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        was just thinking of an Arsenal defense cover looking at their fixtures..

        1. Pooodle
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Get Koscielny for the same price as Monreal - more goal threat

          1. nikush
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Monreal is a bit Bonus mgnetic imo..
            What do you think ??

  17. Gregor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone playing Capoue over Lamela?

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I might be playing Capoue over Sanchez 😮

      1. The Road to Turfdom
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Please don't put yourself through that

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Not through choice 😉

  18. nikush
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    With Ibra already and 15.8 mil in the bank;
    who 2 will you suggest up front ??

    1. Monty PieFan
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Benteke Defoe

    2. Monty PieFan
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Costa/lukaku Stuani

  19. Shirokov(c)
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    WC team done (I think?)

    ...................................Foster - Heaton
    ..............Valencia - Baines - Evans - Collins - Amat
    ...........Hazard - Sanchez - Antonio - Januzaj - Capoue
    ......................Ibrahimovic - Costa - Benteke

    Thoughts?

    1. Yome
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Januzaj is a liability, downgrade Sanchez IMO

      1. Shirokov(c)
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I like him as a pick and see no other decent options under 7m

    2. Pooodle
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Nice team. Could consider Puncheon at 5.5 otherwise

      1. Shirokov(c)
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Mmmm not sure I want a Palace double up

        1. Pooodle
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Fair point

    3. Monty PieFan
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      So there's def an Antonio bandwagon. Bilic puts him a defensive role. Not for me thanks

    4. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Collins could easily be rotated, no?

  20. ANDER.
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Worth keeping Redmond on my WC team?

    1. Brayden29
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Everyone seems to be getting rid of him

  21. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    So to summarise

    If you own Sanchez
    Sanchez is one of a kind and will play 75+ mins. Arsenal need the 3 points and he is pivotal.

    If you dont own Sanchez
    He'll be far too tired to play tomorrow. PSG game is on Tuesday and thats much more important.

    1. Brayden29
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      What is even wrong with him?

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Absolutely nothing 😆

    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Own & cappers

      Sanchez is a beast and will monster haul

    3. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Standard FFS mentality.

    4. Albert Cole
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      But would you have him on a WC?

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        With no Aguero, ofc

    5. Sylas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      😆

    6. Andrew
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I don't own but wish I did as he will play against Soton for 65-70 mins atleast

    7. Gideons Rolling Another One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Spot on.

    8. Bubi
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I have the same feeling. Other thing is that I really admire his passion. And don't forget CL match is at home.

  22. MJFainty
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    MJFAINTY
    Hey guys, WC active and 0 ITB. Thoughts on this team:

    Foster
    Williams/Azpi/Shaw
    Capoue/Sanchez/Sterling/Hazard/Redmond
    Costa/Ibra

    Bench:
    Pickford/Diomande/McAuley/Amat

    Cheers in advance

  23. Puyol Pants Up
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Gray captain this week could be worth a shout. You never know... it could work out GRAYt

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Ive got it on him and have the stats to back it up 😉

    2. Andrew
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Could be a good shout

  24. thep025
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Sanchez or Ozil now?

    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Ozil because of price for me

    2. Yome
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Ozil more consistent, he scored 200pts last season

    3. Andrew
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Ozil just for me due to the extra £1.5m it gave me

  25. Wings Fan
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Who should I bench, guys? On Stones currently

    Valencia, Stones, Morgan, Friend

    1. Pooodle
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Looks right

    2. nikush
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      you are right currently imo.

    3. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Stones, just, over Morgan.

  26. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Need a 6.3 mid. Bojan anyone? Fun player to own.

  27. Niemi
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    A) Özil + Firmino + Lukaku
    B) Sanchez + Mane + Defoe + 0.1ITB

    1. Pooodle
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      B

    2. Swanny18
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      B

  28. Pooodle
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    On my wildcard and Jonty has made think about ditching Barkley for Puncheon, would you rather have:

    A - Barkley, Rondon, Macauley

    B - Puncheon, Bony, Koscielny?

    Other midfielders are Hazard, Sanchez and Antonio and I've got Costa up front with Ibra.

    1. Swanny18
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Prefer B but would be slightly worried about having no Everton coverage given their upcoming fixtures

  29. Dacra
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Think ive settled on this, anyone rip it apart?

    Foster (Jaku)
    Valencia - Williams - Collins / Evans / Amat
    Haz - Sanchez - Sterling - Lamela (Capoue)
    Zaza - Ibra - Lukaku

    Exactly 0.0itb, will make 0.1 if Costa rises tonight.

  30. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Crikey, pages flying, tomorrow will be manic.