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7 April 2017 1312 comments
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Andy Carroll and Michail Antonio are expected to be fit for West Ham United’s home clash against Swansea City, but Yohan Cabaye looks likely to miss Crystal Palace’s home meeting with Arsenal. Meanwhile, Watford will be without defenders Miguel Britos, Sebastian Prodl and Younes Kaboul for their trip to Tottenham Hotspur.

Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce expects to be without  Yohan Cabaye for the home clash against Arsenal, after the midfielder was forced off at half-time of Wednesday night’s 3-1 defeat to Southampton due to a calf complaint. There was better news on James McArthur though, who could be available to return from a back injury, while Joe Ledley will be back after his wife gave birth to a baby boy earlier this week.

Arsenal will again be missing the injured Petr Cech and David Ospina for the trip to Selhurst Park, so Emiliano Martinez will keep his place in goal. Francis Coquelin will also be back in the squad after missing the 3-0 win over West Ham United for personal reasons.

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic expects both Andy Carroll and Michail Antonio to be fit for the home encounter against Swansea City. Carroll was forced off with a groin problem during Wednesday night’s 3-0 defeat to Arsenal, but Bilic stated the forward “has a good chance of playing.” Antonio, meanwhile, only lasted 45 minutes against the Gunners due to illness. But the midfielder was said to be feeling “a lot better” yesterday, and is likely to be fit.

Watford head coach Walter Mazzarri has a number of fitness concerns ahead of the trip to Tottenham Hotspur. He will definitely be without the suspended Miguel Britos, along with fellow defenders Sebastian Prodl and Younes Kaboul, who miss out with rib and hamstring injuries respectively. Valon Behrami is unlikely to return after missing the last two matches due to a thigh complaint, while Heurelho Gomes and Etienne Capoue have emerged as fresh doubts after picking up knocks in the 2-0 win against West Bromwich Albion. They will undergo late fitness tests, while Troy Deeney, Tom Cleverley and Abdoulaye Doucoure will be monitored as all three are suffering with fatigue. There is some good news, though, with Christian Kabasele returning to training yesterday following a calf issue.

Steven Defour is a doubt for Burnley’s trip to Middlesbrough after sitting out training yesterday due to a thigh injury. The Belgian returned to the starting XI for Tuesday night’s 1-0 win over Stoke City, so if he is ruled out, either Robbie Brady or Scott Arfield could earn a recall.

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes revealed Xherdan Shaqiri (calf) has been able to train, and is an “option,” while he’s hopeful Marc Muniesa and Mame Biram Diouf will be able to shake off bangs to the knee they suffered during Tuesday night’s 1-0 defeat to Burnley. The Potters boss is also hopeful that Jon Walters (concussion) will be available for the home clash against Liverpool.

Cherries boss Eddie Howe has rated Dan Gosling (knock) as “50/50” for tomorrow’s home clash against leaders Chelsea, but Andrew Surman (knee) remains out.

West Bromwich Albion head coach Tony Pulis was typically coy when discussing the team news ahead of the home fixture with Southampton. He revealed there are one or two players who “picked up knocks” during the 2-0 defeat to Watford, but didn’t mention any names. He was hopeful that Matt Phillips will be ready to return to the starting XI though, after playing 45 minutes as a substitute against the Hornets following a hamstring injury.

Southampton manager Claude Puel will be without the suspended Oriol Romeu for the trip to West Bromwich Albion, while Steven Davis picked up an ankle injury in the 3-1 win over Crystal palace, and is a doubt. Ryan Bertrand, Sofiane Boufal and Manolo Gabbiadini will be checked ahead of the clash at the Hawthorns, with Bertrand and Boufal pictured in training yesterday.

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. L'Aeroplanino
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Need advice (WC after DGW34):

    Heaton
    Alonso Baines Brunt
    Sanchez Alli Eriksen Siggy
    Vardy Kaku Llorente

    (Grant Zaha Robertson Amat)
    1ft 1.2itb

    a. Brunt -> Bavies/Gibson
    b. Vardy + Baines/Alonso -> Ibra + Gibson/Bavies (-4)
    c. save
    d. others

    probably save? but Gibson has BUR (H) this week, surely good time to get onboard?

    Cheers

  2. Tibbs
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Llorente owners, what are you doing this week?

    Stick or twist?

    If twisting for who?

    1. thomashl
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      Struggling with this as well. He has given me nothing. However, Coutinho issues makes it a -4 type of issue

      Negredo is a straight swap option. If he could just convert those shots into goals..

    2. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      I would get Benteke if I could. 0.2m off though. So will probbaly bench him and play 4 defenders.

      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 days ago

        probably*

    3. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      Any news on llorente?

  3. thunder_mike
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Over the next two GWs which of these combos do you prefer?
    A) Siggy + Son, Son + Zaha
    B) Siggy + Zaha, Zaha + Eriksen
    C) Eriksen + Zaha(-4), Eriksen + Zaha

  4. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    REPOST - WC ACTIVE - suggestions on last four spots? £27.1m to spend...tempted by D...on A atm

    A Valdes/£4m/King/Kun
    B Valdes/£5.3m/King/Ibra
    C Hennessey/Chambers/Pedro/Ibra
    D Hennesey/Chambers/King/Kun

    1. Belalugozi78
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      A then sell Aguero for Ibra before 34gw

      1. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 days ago

        A seems the popular pick...downgrade/upgrade options across the team too...especially if Kane is back soon...

    2. Belalugozi78
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      D is ok but only if you're sure Chambers is going to play. Now we don't.

    3. King Megnus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      B

  5. jdogg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Already have alli and eriksen.

    Worth putting ben davies in or better leaving it so i have space for harrold wen hes fit?x

    1. BobBradleysOpportunity
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 days ago

      Leave space IMO

  6. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    With the concerns over Carroll and Antonio, do people think it is likely that Snodgrass will start?

  7. v12w12
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Struggling this season. More wrong decisions?

    Sanchez and Carroll to Sane and Kun?

    Would be for -12? 🙂

    1. RustyBz
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      don't do it

      1. v12w12
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 days ago

        Cheers Rustyb

    2. jmcclory123
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      nope

  8. foley_fd
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Siggy + Costa > King + Aguero (-4)

    Yay or nay, you beautiful people?

    1. MallettMan
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 days ago

      yes

  9. Rolls-Royce
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    I remember last time when Kun was up against Michael Dawson

    4gueroo!

  10. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Anyone tempted to not bother with ibra?

    Kane and Kaku (excellent fixtures) up top plus a city option for 37 maybe with a good midfield and some Man Utd defence instead. When it comes to 34, I think kaku will outscore ibra - he loves west ham.

    1. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 days ago

      I had being going to put him in this week for Vardy but decided to do Tadic to Eriksen and save a transfer. Not convinced at all by Man Utd. Ibra may score a few goals but he's not looking like a great captaincy option and I think Kane for less would be a better pick when fit.

  11. We Will Klopp you
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Vertonghen and Vardy to Holgate and Kane for a -4

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      ?

    2. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 days ago

      Not worth it this weekend

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 days ago

        Next week for free and captain?

        1. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 4 days ago

          I probably would

  12. jamie1972
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Already on a 4- this week, is Coutinho definitely out then?

    Really dont fancy making it a -8 but got nothing on my bench..

    1. jmcclory123
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      I've Coutinho and from the comments he looks to be almost definitely out.

      1. jamie1972
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 days ago

        Sh*t

        Hmmm, another hit or get Pieters off the bench.....

  13. FrankieTheGent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    The Big Red Machine is available again

  14. Butters_lfc9
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Best move for this side? Amat>Davies or Siggy>Eriksen?

    Foster
    Alonso-Fernandez-Robertson
    Alli-Siggy-King-Lanzini
    Vardy-Lukaku- Aguero

    Pickford-Capoue-Amat-Pieters
    1.6 ITB, 1FT

  15. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Take a hit to do Carroll to Benteke?

    1. Demel
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      No. For free next week yes.

    2. King Megnus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 days ago

      Carroll likely to start at home to Swansea, so I wouldn't.. Who's on your bench?

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 days ago

      Probably on the bench at best but in match day squad

      1. Darklord_bg
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 days ago

        Yes, but still did not expect him so soon.

        This means probably starter vs Bournemouth.

    2. Koolswan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 days ago

      Interesting

  16. MGD
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    A) Couth & McAuley -> Gibson + Sanchez (-4)
    B) Couth -> Eriksen (Have Alli)

    WCing in GW 35

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 days ago

      I like B. Do you plan to go without Kane until WC?

    2. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 days ago

      If you have any intentions of getting Kane in next week i'd do A. If not, B

  17. foley_fd
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 days ago

    Guys, how about this?

    This week - Siggy + Costa > King + Aguero (-4)
    Next week - Hazard + Benteke > Zaha + Kane (-4)

  18. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 days ago

    Dullard - but any Swansea news? Is there a press conference due?

    Llorente owner

  19. Ryanide
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 days ago

    Tadic to Eriksen (Have Alli) what do you think?

    1. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 days ago

      Seems a no brainer. Whats the catch?

      1. Ryanide
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 days ago

        -4 + would block the Kane move next week. :/

        1. Forza Papac
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 days ago

          Who would be making way for Kane?

    2. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 days ago

      I did it. Go for it.

  20. dr.No88
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 days ago

    Hello
    Pizz need help.I have 2 free transvers.

    Foster
    Alonso,Ward,Baines,
    Coutinho,Sigurdsson,Eriksen,Sanchez,King
    Lukaku,Caroll
    Bench-Grant,Amat,Liorente,Chambers.I have 4.2 in bank

    1. Ryanide
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 days ago

      I'd make room for Alli.

      1. dr.No88
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 days ago

        Coutinho to Alli?
        And ,Liorente to???

        1. Dbz91
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 days ago

          Mane is expected to be out for the rest of the season so Origi

  21. We Will Klopp you
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 days ago

    Harold Kane, what to do?

    1. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 days ago

      Wait till next week at the earliest

      1. Barcelinda
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 days ago

        is he fit at ready to start?

  22. Rifle74
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 days ago

    Worth a -4 hit OUT: Coutinho and Vardy IN: Ibra and Sane ?

  23. Ten Season Wonder
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 days ago

    Best Coutinho replacement £8m budget tops? Sonny right?

    Alexis - Dele - COUTINHO - Siggy - (deRoon)

    1. Dbz91
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 days ago

      Kane could be back this week or defo next so Son could be back on the bench

  24. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 days ago

    Coutinho to Pedro,Lingard, or Zaha or Traore?

  25. Dbz91
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 days ago

    I've commited to a -4 this week, and then read the news conference outcome that Kane could well be back this week. Fiddlesticks.

    If I WC i'm guessing the -4 still stands?

    Also, until the end of season...........

    A. Kane
    B. Lukaku

    1. Lemongrab
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 days ago

      Kane

      If you wildcard it'll wipe clean the -4

  26. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 days ago

    What are folk doing with Coutinho?

  27. Frogman
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 days ago

    Sanchez, Coutinho, Allen > Walcott, Alli, Eriksen (-8)

    Yeah or neigh?

    1. HashAttack
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 days ago

      Could pay of this week alone .. and then you have 3 players all with more fixtures, so I'd say yes

    2. mcrayeps
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 days ago

      Maybe just cout to alli/eriksen and do the other next week

  28. mcrayeps
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 days ago

    Another comparison here

    A) Alonso + Hazard + Eriksen + Origi
    B) Baily + Hazard + Zaha + Kane

    Which one you pick?

  29. umerlfc
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 days ago

    Coutinho -> Eriksen for free? (Have Alli). And Tadic comes off bench if I do not do the transfer