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31 January 2017 543 comments
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Harry Kane, Toby Alderweireld and Danny Rose are back in contention for Spurs’ trip to Sunderland. Adam Lallana is passed fit as Liverpool prepare for the arrival of Chelsea, while Virgil van Dijk is ruled out as Southampton make their way to Swansea City. Here’s the summary of the current team news ahead of tonight’s deadline.

Harry Kane, Danny Rose and Toby Alderweireld are all back in training and available for Spurs’ trip to Sunderland. Jan Vertonghen and Erik Lamela remain sidelined and Georges-Kevin Nkoudou is set for scans on a knee problem.

Adam Lallana is in line to return for Liverpool’s home clash with Chelsea, though Nathaniel Clyne remains a doubt due to an ongoing rib problem. Jurgen Klopp has admitted that Sadio Mane will be assessed after arriving back from Africa Cup of Nations duties last night. He may just start life on the bench in Tuesday’s clash.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that “the players who stayed behind” from Saturday’s trip to Southampton (Aaron Ramsey and Francis Coquelin) are available to face Watford. The Gunners boss conceded that he will be cautious with Danny Welbeck’s pitch time as he returns from a long-term knee injury absence. Elsewhere, Granit Xhaka serves the second of a four-match ban.

Islam Slimani and Leonardo Ulloa have been ruled out of Leicester City’s trip to Burnley, with the latter insisting he won’t play for the club again after they rejected an offer from Sunderland for his services. Shinji Okazaki is available, however, after undergoing stitches in a foot injury.

Lamine Kone and Didier Ndong are both available for Sunderland’s clash with Spurs after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, though Wahbi Khazri is due back today and won’t feature. New boys Darron Gibson and Bryan Oviedo were not signed in time for tonight’s match and Papy Djilobodji starts the first of a four-match ban.

Swansea City new boy Luciano Narsingh is in contention for the home clash against Southampton after recovering from a calf problem. Ki Sung-yeung is also back in the frame, though Leon Britton and Oliver McBurnie will miss out.

Virgil van Dijk will be out for around three weeks as Southampton make their way to South Wales. Claude Puel was reluctant to reveal any further insights, remaining vague on the doubts surrounding James Ward-Prowse, Jay Rodriguez and Sofiane Boufal.

Wilfried Zaha is available for Palace’s clash with Bournemouth after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, though Bakary Sako is a doubt due to a hamstring problem. Sam Allardyce reckons that Jeffrey Schlupp is set to miss out, though fellow new boy Patrick van Aanholt is in contention for an Eagles debut in the Vitality Stadium clash. Keepers Julian Speroni and Steve Mandanda are both ruled out.

Bournemouth’s Simon Francis returns for the meeting with Palace having served out his three-match ban. Eddie Howe will assess the fitness of Max Gradel, who was due back in the UK yesterday following Ivory Coast’s elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Joel Robles will continue in goal as Everton head to Stoke. Idrissa Gueye won’t be selected, however, as Ronald Koeman eases him into action following a return from the Africa Cup of Nations. Robles may face Stoke City new boy Saido Berahino who is included in the squad for the Toffees visit.

West Brom’s Jonny Evans is expected to miss out with a calf complaint once again, while loanee Brendan Galloway will be assessed for the trip to Middlesbrough.

George Friend, Gaston Ramirez and Calum Chambers are all ruled out of Middlesbrough’s squad, though Antonio Barragan is back in training and could be rushed back into the starting line-up.

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. SAINTS
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Have I got this right?

    Heaton
    Alonso Brunt Jones
    Sanchez (C) Philips Lallana Alli
    Ibra Rondon Giroud

    Subs: Jaku Coleman Snodgrass Amat

    Cheers.

    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Rondon and Philips both don't seem okay.
      Bring in Carroll imo.

      1. _Gunner
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Why don't both seem ok?

    2. QPR CARIBBEAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Start Coleman bench one of your Baggies

    3. EMERGING STAR
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I like this team

  2. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Celtic's Moussa Dembélé has reportedly been spotted on a flight to London. Chelsea a possible destination? (Source: Herald)

    is he good?

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Good, but not amazing. Anyone can look good playing for Celtic.

      1. Bring the Cavalry
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Not anyone can look good for Celtic in the champions league though, especially at 20 years old

    2. Boydinho
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Talks of a knee-scan in London. Not to pen for Chelsea

    3. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Chelsea have their own airport?

      1. Siva Mohan
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Roman owns Heathrow .. no? 😉

        1. Jafooli
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          True 😀

  3. Ha.
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Do people think C.Wilson will start tonight? He's started two of last three and Afobe scored off the bench last game (and so due rotation), but I can't help feeling that, given Howe's recent comments, he's going to start more often.

  4. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Chelsea director Michael Emenalo is in Italy to seal a deal for Torino striker Andrea Belotti. (Source: Sky Italia)

    1. I Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I'm fairly certain this won't happen.

  5. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Is Gray a good option?

    Admittedly Burnley have been awful away from home but the away games they have coming up are all teams in the bottom 4.

    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Who are you replacing?

      1. Scotty B
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Defoe

  6. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    anyone got the power 5 in defence?

    Holgate, Yoshida, Byram, Lescott and Fernandez?

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I hope you have Mané in the bank

    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Alonso, Coleman, Baines, Brunt, Jones

      Not as good as the one you posted mind you 🙁

      1. Boydinho
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I've got Walker instead of Jones though

    3. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Love instead of Yoshida and that's me....

    4. Lone Wolf
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      or power front
      Crouch, Carroll, Gray/Llorente

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Anichebe, Barnes, Diamonde

    5. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Bernardo over Lescott

  7. Wizard of Ozil
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Where the hell are the GW23 scout picks. They're leaving it a bit late??

    1. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      They haven't had a win for a while.....

  8. Carcetti
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Play:

    A) Zaha

    B) McAuley

    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      B

  9. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Which PL clubs still need to strengthen their squads and in what positions?

    Seem very little business has been done.....window closes tonight 😮

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Soton needs a CB.
      City needs a manager

      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Agreed x 2

      2. Boydinho
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Would love Harry Maguire to Saints

        1. Jafooli
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Hull can't sell another can they?

    2. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Liverpool defense.. no signings yet..

      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Agreed

    3. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Liverpool, City, Soton, Watford, Leicester, Boro, Swansea, Palace, Hull, Sunderland

      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Hull & Sunderland have thrown in the towel, Watford not far behind...

    4. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Sunderland need someone to take pressure off Defoe
      Liverpool need better defense

      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Agreed & agreed..

  10. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Adebayor just signed with a Turkish club

  11. Rolls off the tongue (BCFC1…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Courtois Randolph
    Rose Daniels Keane Brunt Nyom
    Sanchez (c) Pogba Lallana Phillips Stanislas
    Costa Ibra (vc) Gray

    2FT

    My finger is hovering over the bench boost button... any advice would be gratefully received.

    1. Rolls off the tongue (BCFC1…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      2.1 million in bank

    2. willgriggsonfire
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Why not upgrade Nyom to one of the EVE defenders?

      1. Rolls off the tongue (BCFC1…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Looking at Coleman as I've got to use 1.... pleased you put Nyom as he was the one I was looking at.

  12. britlander
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Play two of these three:

    Carroll (MCI)
    Lallana (CHE)
    Francis (CPL)

    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Carroll, Francis

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      A n C

  13. A.T
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Breaking | Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho is in London to negotiate with Crystal Palace, according to Téléfoot

    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Just in time for some more DGW heroics.....

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Ward // Dann // Sakho // PvA

      CP Back-line suddenly looking good

      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Indeed

    3. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Palace XI:

      GK
      Ward - Kelly - Tomkins - Dann - Delaney - Sakho - Schlupp - PVA
      Zaha
      Benteke

      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        And Soure back soon, so drop Benteke?

        1. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Drop Zaha I reckon. Benteke needed for hooferball.

    4. boc610
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      don't understand the stance with Sahko, was in top form before the drug test nonsense (which it turned out to be) and his behaviour on the pre season tour. how could he have burned his bridges to this extent? Liverpool short on quality defenders

    5. WVA
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Sakho is shocking

  14. A.T
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Palace are looking at Odion Ighalo loan from Watford. Player has medical for move to China today but still reluctant to go #cpfc

    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Who isn't Palace signing?

      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Anyone good 😀

        1. Jafooli
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          😆

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      He should go to China, easier opponent and money would be good.

    3. Boydinho
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Ighalo, Benteke, Dann, Sakho time to get a set-piece taker from Palace then.

  15. FPL ElasticO
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Got 2 FTs ... This is my current team looking to have enough coverage for blanked GWs....
    Heaton
    Alonso/Rose/McAuley/Gibson
    Hazard/Sanchez/Alli/Eriksen/Phillips
    Ibra/Negredo/Barnes

    1. nonprophet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      West ham players maybe, lukaku,Baines,Coleman,funi mores,holgate

  16. Neb500
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    heaton

    nyom pieters jones

    hazard KDB allen pogba

    ibra giroud defoe

    pickford fletcher mee lenihan

    1.7 itb 1 ft

    A) KDB to sanchez
    B) KDB + pogba > sanchez + eriksen
    C) use wildcard
    D) something else

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Interesting team.

      D. Haz > Sanchez

      KDB has a decent fixture and is better at home so leave until next GW. Pogba also has a decent game this week.

      1. Neb500
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Can't afford that unfortunately. maybe haz to eriksen this week then?

  17. goran
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    who will start pedro or willian?

    1. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Will.i.an

  18. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Crystal Palace are signing players just like me in Soccer Manager..

    they will go down for sure..

  19. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Jonathan Biabiany has rejected the chance to join Chelsea on loan this January. He wants a China move.

    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Or Crystal Palace.

  20. SALVA
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Please help.

    Hazard to

    A) Barkley

    B) Alli (already have Eriksen)

    C) Stanislas

    D) Someone else, who?

    1. nonprophet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Antonio

  21. nonprophet
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Heaton,pickford
    Alonso,holgate,jones,lovren,Evans.
    Alexis,lallana,Philips,stani,fletcher
    Kun,Kane Ibra.
    1 free transfer . Willing to take hit.
    Thinking kun to lukaku and lovren to rose, OR , lallana to lanzini/snod and lovren to walker/rose
    Would appreciate suggestions

  22. FPL_Guru_OM
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Any thoughts ?

    Grant
    Baines, Brunt, Azpi, Daniels (Lenihan)
    Antonio, Sanchez, Phillips, Alli, Hazard
    Ibra, Gru, Crouch

    Do I need to change something here ? (leave Hazard, as he is my player for the season, I'm not selling him)

  23. Carcetti
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Shall I bench Zaha or McAuley?

  24. FPL ElasticO
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Best option from EVE def.... to replace Gibson....
    A. Coleman
    B. Baines

    Current def...
    Alonso/Rose/McAuley/Gibson/Kingsley

  25. Fabregasm
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Do i play Lallana or Gibson? And should I keep my FT and not transfer out Lallana this week? Please let me know what you think

    1. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      no Friend, Chambers & Barragan to help Gibson secure a CS

      1. Fabregasm
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Ah alright, so that leaves me with Lallana. Should I transfer him out for Antonio, Snodgrass or Mirallas, or should I give him a week?

        1. Siva Mohan
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          give him a day

  26. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Who should I captain?

    A Ibra
    B Giroud
    C Sanchez
    D Alli

    1. Fabregasm
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Currently on A

  27. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Who to bench?

    A Luiz
    B McAuley

    1. MTPockets
        8 years, 10 months ago

        a

      • GoonerByron
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        A

    2. Sebastes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Bench one

      a) alonso (liv)
      b) phillips (mid)
      c) barkley (stk)
      d) baines (stk)

      1. GoonerByron
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Wow that's a difficult one..

        Are you starting 2 other defenders? If so, who are they?

        1. Sebastes
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Yeah, Rose and Valencia

          1. GoonerByron
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Still can't decide! Very difficult.. At a push Barkley.

      2. joeydordon
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Im going a

        1. thericeking
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          me too but not happily

    3. Could Have Ben Mee
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Any advice on what I should do with this lot:

      Randolph (Jak)
      Baines, Mc Auley, Van A, (Yoshida, Amat)
      Lallana, Philips, Pedro, Sanchez, (Carroll)
      Costa, Lukaku, Ibra

    4. Tmel
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Bring in Alli or Erik for Haz?

      1. GoonerByron
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Alli