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

    Would seriously appreciate if you take the time out to help me out over here.

    Should I sell Friend to Mawson for a hit this week? If I sell Friend, I play Mawson (BUR) ahead of Baines (tot). If I don't, I end up with 4 additional points because of no hit taken but am player short in 28. Already on a -8 if that means anything.

    Cheers all. 🙂

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

      I would play Baines

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

        +1

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

      I'd just play Baines tbh. Don't trust Swansea's defence at all.

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

      Play Baines, no need for -12.

    4. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      play Baines

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

      Play baines

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

      Baines all day...gotta get a penalty sooner or later 🙂

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

      baines unless you have double everton defence

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

      Baines is hardly going to get anything over 2 points, while Burnley are terrible away from home. Add to that the fact that Mawson has a goal in him and sorts your team out giving you an extra player for 28. I'd do it TFF. Hits taken already don't matter.

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

        If Baines gets a pen, I could be looking at a downside risk of 7-8 points 🙁

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

          You'd be really unlucky if that happens though. Spurs don't concede many pens, Everton don't win many either.

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

            Such a tricky one. Burnley are gradually improving away from home too though

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

              Look at it as a -2 since it also gives you an extra player in GW28. One less headache. I don't expect Everton to score more than 1, if anything against Spurs. 2-1 for me

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

      Fairly unanimous, thanks all. 🙂

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

      No

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

        Thanks Bubz. 🙂

    11. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I would do Friend to Mawson in GW28

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

    Foster
    Alonso, Jones, Brunt
    Manè, Siggy, Sterling, Phillips
    Ibra, Lukaku, Kun
    Subs: Amat, De roon, Funes Mori (pickford)

    Good to go? I've done 1 hit. 1.1 ITB.

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

      Looking good. Gtg.

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

    Why does Koscielny look like a trolls figure?

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

      Ha!

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

    wait, where did the Allen bandwagon come from 😯

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

      His immense potential and attacking fixtures

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

        Although some have claimed it came from the heavens.

    2. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Italian Pirlo started it on twitter 🙂

  5. GreatCarragherReef
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Worth doing Stan to T Carroll if it means i can do
    A) Lukaku, Eriksen, Stan ---> Aguero, Sterling, Carroll/other4.6 or less (-8)

    or does this sound better:
    B) Kane, Eriksen ---> Aguero, Sterling (-4)

    A is my preference as i'll need to downgrade stan before 29 anyway to get sanchez back

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

      B.

  6. AA33
      9 years, 3 months ago

      What's the probability of Jones coming on as a sub in tomorrow's game? Thinking of playing Coleman instead of him.

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

      Did see a few rumours of a hamstring problem for Aguero last night but thought nothing of it.

      Ben Dinnery‏Verified account @BenDinnery
      @ossama_kk A little bit of tightness in his hamstring. Pep will update

      Mass panic time?

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Oh dear

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

        Yes. Let us commence.

        GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

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

          *throws chair at Beavis' butthead*

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

            LOL

          2. Beavis
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Cut it out buttwipe

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

              Sorry, lost the run of myself, thought I saw a Dinnery tweet about Aguero being a risk.

              *looks up*

              GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!

              *throws Beavis into chair*

              ...sorry.

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

                😆 😆

      3. AA33
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Hope it's nothing!

        • TheBabyfacedAssassin
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          If true, sterling or ibra as cap?

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

          Don't worry, Allen (TC) will save us.

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

            Allen-lujah

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

          Can a mod ban this guy please 😉

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

            my mission to become an inside troll is working wonder muhahahaha.

            Seriously though, if Pep gives any indication of any 'tightness' or anything related to that glass hamstring, i'm bailing on the TC.

        • Chris_White
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Already on Sterling (c)

          😎

        • The Tinkerman
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Curve ball... I was 90% sure on TC chip until now.

        • Viprin
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Should I change the TC to Stones?

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

        Alli to Sane -4...worth trying or not? Thanks.

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

          TBH I'd consider Allen.

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

          I got Allen over Sane.

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

          Yes imo.

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

        So Kun > who with the tightness in hamstring news?

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

          Allen

        2. Jam0sh
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Crouch ofc

      6. The Tinkerman
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Stanislas > J.King (-4) and start him ahead of Yoshida here? Gives me an extra GW28 play too of course.

        Grant (MID,mci)
        Alonso (whu) - Coleman (tot) - Brunt (CRY) - Yoshida (wat)
        Mane (ARS) - Eriksen (EVE) - Sterling (sun,STK) - Sigurdsson (BUR)
        Ibra (BOU) - Aguero (sun, STK)(TC)

        Jaku (lei) - Baines (tot) - Stanislas (mun) - Barnes (SUSPENDED)

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

        trying to understand whats going on with the TC, C and VC during a double game week? people talking about allen TC and aguero VC? confused!!!!

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

          lol! Allen TC all the way

      8. SneakyPete
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Fellas is there a potential DGW in 29,30 or 31 that we have a hint of ?

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

          I think it's 2 weeks notice so won't be 29. Maybe know more after the cup fixtures

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

          Given that GW30 deadline is Apr 1, GW31 is Apr 4 and GW32 is Apr 8 I find it completely unlikely that anyone can squeeze in a double for 30 or 31.

      9. Man Chest Hair United
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Best option

        A Phillips to sane
        B De Roon to Allen/yaya
        C save?

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

        Baines or Coleman? Have to bench 1 of them

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

        Sell Hazard or Sanchez?

      12. Who will be GWK 27's best differential?
        J0E
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic

        Who will be GWK 27's best differential?

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Allen TC

        2. Chris_White
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          De Bruyne

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

          Allen (TC).

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

          Allen TC

        5. AA33
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Sane 😎

            1. AA33
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Owned by just 1.9℅ of managers

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

                This. Currently still less than 2% owned.

            2. denial
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Nacho

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

              Allen TC

            4. Pirlø's Pen
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              SANÉ

            5. TheBabyfacedAssassin
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Silva.

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

              Yaya Toure

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

              Allen TC

            8. James H
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              I think Yaya is being slept on a little.

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

              Arnautovic

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

              Yaya Toure

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

              Sanchez, if he counts...

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

                He does if you TC him 😛

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

              Sir Joseph Allen

            13. Pompel
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Arnie

            14. ViperStripes
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Sane

            15. Haggis
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Charlie Adam, netting a screamer in both games

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

                *one from halfway

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

              Gabbiadini...maybe even Vardy

            17. ViperStripes
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Anyone that took no hits and has plenty of GW28 players when the ManCity games are both 0-0

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

                Assuming you replaced an injured or suspended player, you are actually likely to break even

            18. makaveli123
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Silva

            19. TRIPPIER'S DAD
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Sobhi

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

              Llorente

            21. diesel001
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              inSane

            22. Fuchs Mane Kante
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Peter Roboti(c) Crouch.

            23. Hungry Singh
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Sane.

            24. Goldèn
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Arnuttovic TC

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

              Arnie.

            26. Patio Kev
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Eric Pieters TC

              2 clean sheets + 6 Bonus Points = 27 points triple captain.

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

                Add A goal or assist 😀

            27. Tinzelbat
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              David silva 26 points incoming

            28. Pazdannavaro
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Sane.
              Fernandihno
              Silva
              Maybe
              Affelay
              Shawcross

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

              anyone on here who has kept Sanchez

              will rip Pool a new one

            30. Ógie
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              I suppose Joe Allen does not count as his ownership is above 10%
              How about Jon Walters + Arnautovic and from City Zabaleta + Sane
              Outside of the doubles Mata

            31. The consensus
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Berahino

            32. Springbank
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Sane -under 2% if I may

            33. Beavis
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              KDB

            34. Old Wulfrunian
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Mahrez

            35. Zappamorata
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Iheanacho

            36. KingNidge
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Juan Mata

            37. FPLzebub
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Zabaleta.

            38. Twisted Saltergater
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Sané. Looks threatening every time he touches the ball.

            39. Fred54
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Alli of course. 🙁

            40. El-Kloppico
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Crouch.

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

              SANE

            42. Hairy Potter
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Sane

            43. Lawrø
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Phil Bardsley goal is incoming

            44. Hotdogs for Tea
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              With the DGW there will be many differentials as managers buy City and Stoke assets, but of those, it has to be Joe Allen.

            45. Buck The Trent
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              KOLAROV

          • Garlana
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Any news on whether Andre Ayew will feature from this weekend? Was thinking of drafting him in as a punt for gw28 if he gets the minutes.

          • DVassell
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Which will score more points this GW?

            A) Phillips/Ward + Alonso + 8 points

            B) Yaya Toure + Pieters

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

              A

          • wolves_simmo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Triple Captain Aguero or not?

            Save for Ibra/Sanchez later in the season?

            1. Ten Season Wonder
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              this is the million dollar questiion on everyone's lips

          • AusBest11
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Transfer another man city player and for who? Or leave?

            Play Phillips or crouch?

            Grant (foster)
            Azpil Coleman Reid (chambers Holgate)
            Erikson Mané sterling Siggy (Phillips)
            Aguero lukaku Crouch

          • Jøssy ⭐
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            All hail Joesus Allen! King father the dues, and saviour of the DGW. Deliver us from blanks.

            1. Jøssy ⭐
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              *of the

          • SpaceCadet
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            What time is city presser?

            1. A.T
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              About 1:30

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

                Cheers AT

          • Bubz
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Tightness in Aguero's hammy??

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

              Know who DOESN'T have any tightness in his hammy?

              1. Jam0sh
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                : -D

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

              Aren't hamstrings naturally tight? Wouldn't want to run round with loose hammies

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

                True - would be a trip hazard.

              2. Jøssy ⭐
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Hahaha!!

          • FPLord
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Amat>Stones for another hit or just play Coleman?

          • Grumpybrat
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Suggestions please

            1m ITB + 0 FT

            Heaton
            Yoshida . Alonso . Mcauley . Pieters
            Sterling . Eriksen . Morrison
            Lukaku . Aguero(c) . Ibra

            Bench - Jakupovic . Snodgrass . Williams . Stanislas

            Chasing in my ML. Should I TC Aguero ?

          • Kings of Lyon ★
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Why is Aguero not flagged?

            1. AA33
                9 years, 3 months ago

                There hasn't been any official news 🙂

                1. The Tinkerman
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 3 months ago

                  There is a quote floating around online from Pep, but I don't know if it's genuine or not. Could be FAKE NEWS.

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

                wait until the press conference.
                Maybe Dinnery is drunk.

              • The Tinkerman
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Good question.

            2. SneakyPete
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Is there a potential DGW in 29,30 or 31 that we have a hint of ?

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

              Why so much love for Allen??? only one easy fixture.... Sane /Sterling looks a solid pick....

              What about Kun injury news???? Any confirmation will be helpful...

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

              Relax, this "tight hamstring" stuff is just Pep paving the way for a wee rest for Kun before he's unleashed on Monaco

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

                this in no way makes me relax

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

                  😆

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

                  He'll start one of the next two IMO - Andy called it on the Cast

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

                A sit down and a nice cup of tea, he'll be fine

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

              Start both azpi and alonso or bench azpi to start Coleman?

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

                No Antonio, Carroll doubt. I would start both, but as I have only Alonso starting Coleman as well.