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3 March 2017 1446 comments
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Laurent Koscielny and Aaron Ramsey are back in contention for Arsenal’s trip to Liverpool. West Brom wide man Matt Phillips remains doubtful for the visit of Crystal Palace, though Andy Carroll is expected to be fit as West Ham go head-to-head with Chelsea.

Aaron Ramsey and Laurent Koscielny are both available for Arsenal’s trip to Liverpool, though Mohamed Elneny has been ruled out for three weeks with an ankle complaint. Arsene Wenger has suggested that Mesut Ozil “should be okay” after being sent home from training due to illness on Wednesday.

Andy Carroll is back in training ahead of West Ham’s match with Chelsea on Monday, with Slaven Bilic “very optimistic” on the target man’s availability. Michail Antonio serves a one-match ban after being dismissed away to Watford last time out.

Simon Francis has failed to recover from a hamstring complaint in time for Bournemouth’s trip to Man United, though there’s better news in attack for the Cherries, with Jordon Ibe passed fit.

Tony Pulis conceded that West Brom are “still waiting” on the fitness of Matt Phillips, though the winger is expected to return to training today. Craig Dawson is available after being forced off with a head knock last weekend.

Lazar Markovic is expected to be fit for Hull’s trip to Leicester City, though fellow new arrival Evandro remains sidelined. Dieumerci Mbokani is out for six weeks with a hamstring complaint sustained against Burnley last week, though Marco Silva reckons that Harry Maguire “should be okay” after sustaining a knee problem in the Clarets’ encounter.

Mauro Zarate is ruled out for the rest of the season with the knee injury that forced him off against West Ham last weekend. Costel Pantilimon and Daryl Janmaat are set to be assessed, though Nordin Amrabat, Christian Kabasele and Ben Watson are sidelined through injury.

Xherdan Shaqiri remains a big doubt for Stoke’s double Gameweek, with Mark Hughes admitting that the Swiss international is more likely to be available next week. Jon Walters is back in contention ahead of clashes with Middlesbrough and Man City.

George Friend and Antonio Barragan are both back in training and expected to be available for ‘Boro’s trip to the bet365 but Calum Chambers remains ruled out.

Jefferson Montero has returned to training but remains sidelined along with Ki Sung-Yeung for Swansea’s clash with Burnley. Johan Berg Gudmundsson and Steven Defour are still unavailable for the Clarets, though the latter is now back in training. Ashley Barnes serves a one-match suspension but Jeff Hendrick returns from a three-match suspension.

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.

  1. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Silva or coutniho?

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Allen.

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        He was my first transfer in this gw

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          TC?

          1. SpaceCadet
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Possible. Depends on how high I get before deadline

            1. Eden Hazardous
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Don't do drugs or else you will captain Aguero over Allen.....

              1. SpaceCadet
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Aguero?? Sounds familiar. Sorry don't have him

    2. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Allen.

  2. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Is Alli -> Sterling (-4) justifiable?

    1. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Dunno, but I went for it anyway.

      1. Simon Says...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        This is the perfect fantasy answer. To all questions.

    2. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yes.

    3. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Good stuff, thanks lads

    4. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Try to justify... If you can, go for it.

      I was not able to justify that move, so keeping him

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

    Just listening to the ScoutCast which was the day before the City FA Cup game

    Andy: "If Aguero doesn't start against Huddersfield then he'll probably start both the Premier League games"

    Interesting.

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

      Couple this with the fact that Pep has generally favoured a false 9 system throughout his career (one of his trademarks) and I'm starting to doubt Aguero.

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Or trying to put others in doubt? 😛

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

          Not at all. Just stating facts.

          1. Carpe Diem
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            How is an assumption by someone a fact?

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

              It's a fact that Andy said it. That's all I'm saying.

            2. John t penguin
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              well andy did say it and pep does favour false nine so they are kinda facts

              1. Carpe Diem
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Andy did say it but it's guesswork on his part, and Pep hasn't favored the false 9 at City.

                1. John t penguin
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 3 months ago

                  the kinda facts should have been the clue

          2. Holmes
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            I dont think he is a good pick tbh... Just bringing him for safety sake, if incase he gets something big due to some sh*tty defending.

        2. Numb
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          You really need to discuss it with Andy though. He said this without the benefit of hindsight.

      2. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        If I had a good rank I don't think I'd do it.

        However, this may be my last chance to TC one of my favourite ever players before Pep does the unthinkable and I have VERY little to lose.

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          I mean, I'm on Joe, obviously.

      3. Carpe Diem
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Yet he's used it, never, when Aguero or Jesus have been fit/eligible to play.

    2. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      feel free to doubt him

      he'll start both because Pep has never played a false 9 in the league and doesn't trust nacho

      it's that simple

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

        I don't think he'll play Nacho but I think he could play someone like KDB up there in one of those games.

        1. The Hindu Monkey
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          that absolutely, unequivocally, will not happen

          (barring injuries)

    3. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Unless Andy expected him to start against Huddersfield then his view kinda loses credibility

      1. DJ1000
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Aguero will start both games. Love affair with pep and him back on. For now

  4. Eden Hazardous
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Its not a joke guys , see this , a table if the best TC option(s) -
    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/public-stats-tables/view/18539/

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      😮

      Interesting...

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Enlightening stuff. The table pays for my membership. OfficialFPL don't have the data we have.

        1. John t penguin
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          I am lucky jafooli has a website for members tables then

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      ha ha 🙂 🙂

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

      Well, that's fairly clear cut!

    4. LukeyLuke777
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I had mu doubts but I am sold now!!

      1. LukeyLuke777
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        *my

    5. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      One of the most useful tables I've seen on here, no Joe-ke 😯

    6. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Fair to say that there is only one winner here. 🙂

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

      Lol

  5. SGTMacaroni
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Is it worth a -4 to do Firmino/Coutinho -> Sterling, and then reverse the transfer for gameweek 28? Id still have 10 for 28 with this?

    1. Jebiga
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No !

    2. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      not for pool players no

      1. SGTMacaroni
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        would you still do Firminho to Sterling for this week though?

  6. Jebiga
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    PVA to Stones for -4 ?
    Yes or no ?

    1. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Nah

    2. Shteve
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No

    3. SGTMacaroni
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No

    4. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      lord no

  7. ♤TeddyBear♤
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Looking at all my Mini league rivals they have made -4 hits. Feel I need to go -8 and get Sane or stones to make some ground!! Everyone will have sterling and Aguero....

  8. Simon Says...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Bench one:
    A) PVA (wba)
    B) Snodgrass (CHE)
    C) Phillips (CRY)
    D) Evans (CRY)

    Cheers

    1. Jebiga
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      for me pva

    2. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      A or B...flip a coin

      1. Simon Says...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        That's where I'm at...tough.

  9. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Aguero (Goals All Comp)
    Last Season :
    29 Goals in 44 Games
    This Season :
    22 Goals in 30 Games

    Looks like he is doing Better Under Pep.

  10. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Today's press conferences

    8:30 - Stoke
    9:00 - WBA, Bournemouth
    13:00-14:00 - Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City, Everton, Leicester, Sunderland, Crystal Palace
    14:00 - Man Utd

    Can't find the timing of Spurs' presser.

    1. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers

    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Stoke presser done?
      Any Allen news Ozil - safe to TC?

      1. Simon Says...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Hughes said Allen is going to play at number 9. And is on pens.

      2. Arteta
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Of course. You're welcome to join us! 😎

  11. The Overthinker
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Views?

    Jaku
    Azpi / alonso / pieters / Brunt (Coleman)
    Alli / Firmino Sterling (C) (Phillips / Tarroll )
    Costa / Defoe / Lukaku

  12. Shteve
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Play jaku (away at Leicester) or Heaton (away at swansea)?

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      i have been asking this Q myself. most ppl here suggested Heaton (which im also currently on)

      1. Shteve
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I'm currently have Heaton too but leaning towards jaku due to Burnley poor away form and Leicester are in no great shakes despite beating Liverpool

  13. trinzoo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Randolph
    Alonso / Pieters
    Sterlin / Siggy / Pedro / Allen / Philips*
    Kun / Ibra / Kaku

    Pickford - Holebas / Baines / Ake

    Not sure if I should play AoA with Philips doubtful - what do you guys think?

    1. Jebiga
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      benching baines !? 🙂

    2. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Lovely to see Ake floating around. I'd play Baines over Phillips and save AOA personally.

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

        Maybe you're right guys!

        Ake - yeah, lost a lot of value but haven't had FT to solve him 🙂

  14. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    After the post from numb is aguero to Kane a good move?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      It would be for a - 8hit btw

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

        It's only a -4 hit

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          I took a -4 to get aguero in though

          1. Simon Says...
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Don't let one mistake lead to another. Accept bringing in Aguero was a mistake, rectify it. Get Kane in. And while you're at it take another hit somewhere else.

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      OMG Kane

    3. Carpe Diem
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      only if it's for a hit

    4. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      The form that Kane is in?

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Yes that's why I would be bringing him in

    5. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'll be doing that ahead of GW29...will provide some pennies towards the Sanchez fund

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

    Did Howe talk about Stan today?

  16. FPL ElasticO
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    This is my current XI....Got 0.5 ITB...

    Heaton/Pickford
    Coleman/McAuley/Alonso/Maguire/Gibson
    Alli/Siggy/Hazard/Eriksen/Phillips
    Lukaku/Ibra/Barnes

    Looking to do these transfers..... Worth doing????

    A. Hazard & Ibra »»»» Kun & Sterling for -4

    B. Alli & Hazard & Ibra »»»» Kun & Sterling & Coutinho for -8 hit....

  17. Son of Rambo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Play Coleman and Baines or bench one for Holebas?

    1. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Play both...wouldn't bench either in favour of Holebas

  18. Wizard of Ozil
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Finallly taken the plunge and replaced Hazard and Costa for Aguero and Sterling after hearing Mark,Jules, james banging on about double gameweeks in the FPL show.
    If City flop in next 2 games I'll be livid and will never watch that show again.
    Got burnt last season ripping up team for double GWs.
    Aaaaarrrgggghh!!

  19. Judas
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Aguero Triple Captain Poll:

    YES if you are TC Aguero
    NO if you are not

    1. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      YES

    2. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      YES

    3. Jebiga
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      YES 100%
      Easiest DGW 😉

      1. LukeyLuke777
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        YES

    4. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No, thinking about Allen TC.

    5. LukeyLuke777
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      YES

    6. Carpe Diem
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

    7. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      NO

    8. Judas
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Im YES atm

    9. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No saving

    10. redbeard
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      YES

    11. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Aye...

    12. bojack
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No, just normal captain.

    13. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      YES

    14. dhamphiir
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No

    15. Athletic Bilbo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No

  20. The Man Pastore
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    G2G?

    Heaton
    Alonso Baines Robertson Ferandez
    Sterling Mane Siggy
    Ibra Aguero(TC) Lukaku

    Bench: Pickford De Roon Friend Antonio

    Would you play De Roon ahead of any the defs?

  21. Fernando Torres
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    A) Chambers to Stones (-4)
    B) Phillips to Sane (-4)
    C) Alli to Sane (-4)
    D) No transfer

    Have Aguero and Sterling.

    First to 3.

    1. redbeard
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      B

    2. Artemon
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      D

  22. AK ⭐
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Welsh Pirlo has been found out. I thought Allen (C) would be my ultimate differential. 🙁

    1. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      (TC)*

      1. AK ⭐
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Seriously thinking about it, downloaded the Stoke vs Everton game and he could have had a brace!

        Need someone with me though.

        1. BigManBakar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          On board. 🙂

  23. Firminooooo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Anymore changes for this team?

    Valdes
    Alonso Stones Evans
    Sterling Mane Siggy Phillips
    Aguero(TC) Kane Llorente

    Bench: Lanzini Baines Coleman Heaton

    1. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'd play Heaton over Valdes.

      Coleman in for Phillips is another I'd look at

  24. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Keep Phillips or sell for a hit?
    (Can't afford sane)
    Start Phillips or Robertson?

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Keep
      Phillips

      1. Simon Says...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        This

  25. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Where is all this sudden Allen love coming from? I smell a rat! ( Allen owner)

    1. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      The stats and his position now with Whelan and Adam in the squad.

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Just another hype...

    3. bojack
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Fixtures aren't exactly mint. Boro the most boring defensive team since football started in 1992 and City away.

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

    A) Stanislas -> Allen
    B) Play Snodgrass

    1. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Allen, always.

  27. Eden Hazardous
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    A̶g̶u̶e̶r̶o̶ Allen Triple Captain Poll:

    YES if you are TC A̶g̶u̶e̶r̶o̶ Allen
    NO if you are not
    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/public-stats-tables/view/18539/

    YES YES YES YES

    1. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'll pass

  28. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Are Kun & Raheem going to rise again tonight??

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn't be surprised mate, motoring atm.

      1. Simon Says...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Lovely news.

    2. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      FFFix says Aguero will tonight

      Sterling and Sane, not tonight

  29. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Best route for the blanks, lads?

    A)
    GW28: Sterling -> King
    GW29: Firmino & Kun -> Sanchez & Kane (-4)

    B)
    GW28: Sterling -> Siggy
    GW29: Kun -> Kane (and delay getting Sanchez until GW31)

    Jaku
    Baines, Brunt, F Mori, Robertson
    Mane, Firmino, Snodgrass
    Lukaku, Barnes

    Grant*, Stones*, Eriksen*, Sterling*, Aguero*
    * = GW28 blanks

    1. Jebiga
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      i think i will go with B

    2. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'd favour B marginally.

      If your funds are tight, A might be safer...Sanchez price will rise after the blanks

  30. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    And what's all this about Joe Allen

    1. bojack
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I don't Joe what you mean.