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The Midweek Team News

Jermain Defoe is doubtful for Sunderland’s trip to Leicester. Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny is sidelined for a home clash with West Ham, who welcome back Michail Antonio. Fernando Llorente remains a concern as Swansea entertain Spurs, while Palace have problems at the back for their trip to St Mary’s.

Laurent Koscielny has been ruled out of Arsenal’s clash with West Ham due to the ongoing Achilles complaint that forced him off against Man City on Sunday. Aaron Ramsey and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain face late tests but could be in contention.

Michail Antonio is back for the Hammers after making a quick recovery from a hamstring injury. Aaron Cresswell will miss the next couple of matches, though Diafra Sakho has stepped up his fitness levels and has a chance of making the bench.

Marc Albrighton has recovered from illness in time for Leicester’s match with Sunderland. The Foxes need to make do without skipper Wes Morgan, though, who remains unavailable due to a back problem.

Jermain Defoe is doubtful for the Black Cats after missing training due to a knee issue picked up against Watford at the weekend.

Manolo Gabbiadini has failed to recover from a groin injury in time for Southampton’s match with Crystal Palace. Sofiane Boufal is uncertain to feature after sustaining a muscle problem during training.

Palace have mounting concerns in defence ahead of their trip to St Mary’s, with Scott Dann, James Tomkins and Patrick van Aanholt all ruled out by Sam Allardyce earlier this morning.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns from a three-match ban in time to face Everton. Jose Mourinho has doubts over the availability of Paul Pogba, and also conceded that he reckons Juan Mata is out “for a long time”.

Morgan Schneiderlin and Aaron Lennon remain unavailable for Everton’s trip to Old Trafford, though Ronald Koeman is hopeful that the former could be fit in time to face Leicester on Sunday.

Fernando Llorente remains “touch and go” for Swansea’s match with Spurs as he struggles to overcome an ankle problem that kept him out of the weekend goalless draw with Middlesbrough.

Harry Winks has been ruled out for Spurs with an ankle complaint, while fellow midfielder Victor Wanyama will undergo an assessment on a back problem.

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe was somewhat elusive in this morning’s briefing, hinting at “a couple of concerns” that he refused to elaborate on ahead of the trip to Liverpool.

Xherdan Shaqiri remains sidelined for Stoke’s clash against Burnley, while Peter Crouch (knee) is a concern.

Middlesbrough’s Fabio is ruled out for at least the next two matches with the concussion that forced him off at Swansea. Gaston Ramirez is set to be assessed after limping off at the Liberty with an ankle injury.

Matt Phillips remains a big doubt for West Brom’s trip to Watford – the wide man has no more than “an outside chance” of shrugging off a hamstring problem in time for tonight’s clash.

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  1. AusBest11
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Already on a -4 hit. Llorente to origi worth a -8 hit?

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      No.

  2. Meme2011
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    in desperate need of help...pick 2 to play from...

    1) Evans
    2) Pieters
    3) Siggy
    4) King

    1. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      3
      4
      1
      2

      In that order.. . So 3 & 4 to answer your question.

  3. Federico
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Who to play?

    1) Grant
    2) Heaton

    A) Llorente
    B) King

    On 2B atm.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Heat King

    2. H-Over United
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      1) B

    3. Federico
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks. King confirmed!

    4. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      2B

  4. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    ok who would you transfer in out of these 2 this GW and why?

    a. Ibra

    b. Vardy

    just need a little help.

    cheers

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Vardy I think

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Dont like both, so cant really justify picking both.

        Vardy looks like explosive player

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      a. Well rested and owes his teammates for missing a few. Also will be hot property with the doubles coming.

    3. My Name Is Pepu
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Vardy, in form Striker against Sunderland. United aren't exactly free scoring and Everton are no pushovers.

  5. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    It's my idea or no one mentioned Firmino as a decent option?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      He is good choice... Coutinho scored last week, thats why popular

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I prefer Firmino actually. Shhh...

    3. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Cout's a tad cheaper, takes some set pieces, and seems to be more apt to assist and shoot. That said, it's really a 50-50 thing. Sturridge's (inevitably temporary) availability could cut into Firmino's game a bit

  6. Romford Pele - Don't w…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Should I lose Costa or Aguero for Origi?

    1. H-Over United
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      God nooo!

    2. Fowler23
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Whatcha doing with the extra $ ? Origi is a punt but can be switched for negredo or maybe tekkers for the DGW
      Probably Costa.

      1. Romford Pele - Don't w…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I need to get rid of F*&*ing Phillips and I don't have Alli or Eriksen

    3. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Step. Away. From. The. Computer.

  7. Chrisscfc
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Mane to ??

    Midfield is Sanchez Siggy King

    Alli or Coutinho?

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Alli. Also a decent C option.

    2. Fowler23
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Alli.

  8. ROOTY7
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Just done Lukaku+ Snoddy-> JWP+ Ibra for a -8.
    Reasoning: Wanted Ibra in for GW34 and was going to get him in anyways, Lukaku has less appealing fixtures.With Valencia rested, Llorente out and Snoddy probably not going to play, I had fears of not gettting 11 out this week. JWP seemed like the logical cheap option. I am chasing and these are risks i need to take.

    Good moves?

    1. ROOTY7
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Leaves me with:

      Heaton
      Valencia Walker Alonso
      JWP Coutinho Sterling Siggy Alli
      Vardy Ibra(C)

      Jaku Brunt Llorente Amat

    2. H-Over United
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      No! Kaku has after United Leicester & Burnley at Home - think this will be three goals...

    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Think you've gone too early but just my opinion. As you say you're chasing it could be genius.

    4. ROOTY7
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Got the Everton fixtures wrong. How do you undo transfers!!! 🙁

      1. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Lukaku has 65 points from his last 7 games. No should be transferring him out atm.

  9. H-Over United
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Can't decide since hours...

    Davies, Robertson or McAuley on the bench or play all and bench Pedro?!?

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Think I'd bench Pedro.

    2. My Name Is Pepu
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Pedro on the bench, don't see him getting anything more than a couple of pointer.

  10. H-Over United
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Sorry for double post...

    Also not sure about my Captain:
    1) Sanchez
    2) Firmino
    3) Alli
    4) Aguero

    1. Darklord_bg
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      1)

  11. nevins84
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Is Gabriel Jesus back soon , heard he is training again...?

    1. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      hope so!

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Link?

        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks, doesn't seem like he will be back for at least 2-3 GWs at best.

    3. I Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Could really do without this. Only makes it harder to pick a City attacker for the run-in and DGW37.

      1. nevins84
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Makes Aggy to Ibra very easy for me

      2. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I think it's a good option to be able to get Jesus as one of our 3 forwards. Frees up significant funds for midfield and defense.

        1. I Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Possibly but will he be nailed on given the form of Aguero and Sane?

  12. Jambot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Does anyone know a good away fans pub for Watford?

  13. The Man Pastore
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Llorente --> Origi for -4pts, yay or nay?

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yay. I think. Actually I have no idea but may do the same move.

  14. Joshua1
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Hi all- grateful for any thoughts on benching lukaku or king? I honestly feel king has a better chance of returns (plus I may as well back Valencia) - but not sure I have the nerve. Ranked inside top 1K,torn between aiming for the stars and guarding against catastrophe..

    1. nevins84
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Rumours King is a doubt... Decision made

      1. Joshua1
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Rumours only but good to know,cheers

    2. Darklord_bg
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Lukaku, if you are chasing, King if you want to play it safe.

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

    Heaton (Foster)
    Evans, Valencia, Robertson (Yoshiday, Alonso)
    Ali(c), Sterling, Eriksen, Siggy (King)
    Caroll(vc), Costa, Lukaku

    1FT
    0.9 ITB
    WC Available

    A. Sterling to Zaha and Costa/Lukaku to Aguero (Probably Costa)
    B. Figure out a way to get Sanchez
    C. Stick
    D. Something else

    1. BRONHOM
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      *Yoshida

  16. Whits
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    A) Benteke

    B) Origi

    1. Garth Marenghi
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

  17. osceola31909
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Who is more likely to be benched? Yoshida or Stephens?

  18. Sal76sal
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Pickford
    Walker valencia fuchs
    Siggy sanchez son king
    Ibra vardy (c) lakaku

    Subs..de gea alonso fletcher mawson

    Hi guys, any help would be good!
    On -4 already, keep team or mayb change sub options?

    1. Ridcully
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I would start de Gea over Pickford. Looks fine apart from that.

      1. Sal76sal
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks mate
        Was thinking same but pickford gets more bonus points and both prob wont get clean sheets.
        Also already hav valencia from united..
        Dilemma!!

  19. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Any further updates on Defoe folks? Unlikely starter?

  20. Sess!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Not much to go on from Agnew regarding Friend & Chambers:

    “George is good, he’s in a good place. It’s difficult to say exactly when he will be back, but he’s running again. He’s a quick healer and a fit boy, that tells me he won’t be too far away. But will he be available tomorrow? No. And Calum won’t either.

    1. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Might keep him for the doubles, then. Friend, that is.

  21. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    G2G?

    Heaton
    Alonso, Walker, Valencia, Baines
    Sanchez, Alli, Coutinho, Siggy
    Costa, Lukaku

    Jaku, T Carroll, Gabbi

    Is Valencia will be rested?
    If yes, Origi/Benteke for Gabbi but -4 hits?
    Or other options?

    Thx you.

    1. Ridcully
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Looks fine. I am assuming your fourth substitute is no one of note?

      1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Yes, Wasilewski

    2. Profa Benitez
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      G2G. Origi for Gabbi, but I don't think Valencia will be rested (at least I hope so - cause i got hem too). Who are you captaining?

      1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        My captain is Sanchez for this week.

    3. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Similar to my team. I have Llorente instead of Gabbi, and considering shipping for Carrol / Benteke / Origi.

  22. Ramboros
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    In the last five GWs I've had Stanislas, Phillips, Funes Mori, Coleman, Kane, Mané and Reid out injured. Ibra suspended. And I still have Llorente and Gabbiadini in the team that's doubtful for every game they are about to play. I would have gone mental if it wasn't for the opportunity to use a hit to get an extra game with BGWs and DGWs.

  23. Ridcully
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    My Team—

    Heaton Pickford
    Alonso Alderweireld Baines McAuley Love
    Sánchez Eriksen Coutinho Sterling Sigurdsson
    Vardy Lukaku

    Thoughts on these moves for a -8?

    Sterling TO Alli
    Baines TO Britos/Yoshida/Stephens/Friend(not fit yet)/Chambers(not fit yet).

    I fear not having Alli.

    1. The Head-Ake
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Alli has been involved in 11 goals in 11 games against Swansea. Do Sterling and Baines to Alli and Yoshida

      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        To start with I read this as Alli playing 11 games against Swansea in which he has been involved in 11 goals and was trying to work out how the hell he could have racked up that many games against them!

        1. The Head-Ake
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Hahahaha.. Not the best way to phrase what I had in mind I guess 😀

      2. Ridcully
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Alli has been involved in 11 goals in the last 11 games, I doubt he has played Swansea 11 times. Spurs have a good record against Swansea though.

  24. oxido_76
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Is Bernardo(Middle) nailed on ?

    1. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      For now, because of injuries. Been woeful though.

  25. FPLtfs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Uncertainty about gametime due to rest, rotation and injuries might force me to do a hit, what do you think?

    Heaton
    Alonso, Baines, Valencia, Brunt
    Sanchez (c), Coutinho, Alli, Siggy
    Costa, Lukaku

    Randolph, Llorente*, de Roon, Friend*
    0 ft, 1.6 itb.

    de Roon enough coverage, or should I do Llorente -> Benteke / Carrol / Origi?

    1. ljuta zena
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Valencia may be rested

    2. The Head-Ake
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I would do Llorente to Origi. Amazing fixtures and has been amazing.

  26. Inside Left
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Play 3 out of:

    B Davies (swa)
    Baines (man)
    Alonso (MCI)
    Maguire (MID)
    Brunt (wat)

    Currently on Davies, Maguire and Brunt. thanks.

    1. The Head-Ake
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Alonso, Davies and Brunt

      1. Inside Left
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks - it does feel wrong to leave Alonso out but are Mid ever going to score? Maguire a decent goal threat but can see this being 0-0 all day long.

  27. The Head-Ake
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Last time I swear :

    Henessey
    Yoshida - Valencia - Gibson - Alonso
    Sanchez(c) - Alli(vc) - Pedro - Siggy
    Costa - Kaku
    ( Jak - Gabbi - Fletcher - Holgate) 0 FT and 2.7 ITB

    GTG for next week? Your thoughts?

    1. Ridcully
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good.

      1. The Head-Ake
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Bracing myself for the DGWs already.

        1. The Head-Ake
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          For the number of people I've answered, I deserve more likes lol

          1. The Head-Ake
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            *responses

    2. Inside Left
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good - nothing worth taking a hit

  28. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    ok so im still so friggin unsure of who to take out for Vardy this GW?

    a.Costa

    b. Kaku

    c. Kun

    help pls?

    1. The Head-Ake
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Kaku if you really want Vardy in

  29. Fred the Red
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Need to take a hit to fund Sanchez transfer. Who should I ship out?

    A) Lukaku
    B) Costa

    1. The Head-Ake
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Kaku for this week

  30. funnyoldgame
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Mane -> Alli or Walcott? (can't afford Sanchez)

    1. Ridcully
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Probably Alli.