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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
    8 years, 12 months 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
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Llorente owners, what are you doing this week?

    Stick or twist?

    If twisting for who?

    1. thomashl
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 months 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
      8 years, 12 months 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
        8 years, 12 months ago

        probably*

    3. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Any news on llorente?

  3. thunder_mike
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 12 months 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
    8 years, 12 months 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
      8 years, 12 months ago

      A then sell Aguero for Ibra before 34gw

      1. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 12 months 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
      8 years, 12 months 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
      8 years, 12 months ago

      B

  5. jdogg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 12 months 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
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Leave space IMO

  6. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

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

  7. v12w12
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Struggling this season. More wrong decisions?

    Sanchez and Carroll to Sane and Kun?

    Would be for -12? 🙂

    1. RustyBz
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      don't do it

      1. v12w12
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Cheers Rustyb

    2. jmcclory123
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      nope

  8. foley_fd
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Siggy + Costa > King + Aguero (-4)

    Yay or nay, you beautiful people?

    1. MallettMan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      yes

  9. Rolls-Royce
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    I remember last time when Kun was up against Michael Dawson

    4gueroo!

  10. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 12 months 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
      8 years, 12 months 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
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Vertonghen and Vardy to Holgate and Kane for a -4

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      ?

    2. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Not worth it this weekend

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Next week for free and captain?

        1. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 12 months ago

          I probably would

  12. jamie1972
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 12 months 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
      8 years, 12 months ago

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

      1. jamie1972
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Sh*t

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

  13. FrankieTheGent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    The Big Red Machine is available again

  14. Butters_lfc9
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 12 months 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
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Take a hit to do Carroll to Benteke?

    1. Demel
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      No. For free next week yes.

    2. King Megnus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

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

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Probably on the bench at best but in match day squad

      1. Darklord_bg
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Yes, but still did not expect him so soon.

        This means probably starter vs Bournemouth.

    2. Koolswan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Interesting

  16. MGD
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

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

    WCing in GW 35

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

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

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

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

  17. foley_fd
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 12 months 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
    8 years, 12 months ago

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

    Llorente owner

  19. Ryanide
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

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

    1. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Seems a no brainer. Whats the catch?

      1. Ryanide
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

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

        1. Forza Papac
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 12 months ago

          Who would be making way for Kane?

    2. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      I did it. Go for it.

  20. dr.No88
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 12 months 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
      8 years, 12 months ago

      I'd make room for Alli.

      1. dr.No88
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        Coutinho to Alli?
        And ,Liorente to???

        1. Dbz91
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 12 months ago

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

  21. We Will Klopp you
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Harold Kane, what to do?

    1. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Wait till next week at the earliest

      1. Barcelinda
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 12 months ago

        is he fit at ready to start?

  22. Rifle74
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

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

  23. Ten Season Wonder
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

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

    Alexis - Dele - COUTINHO - Siggy - (deRoon)

    1. Dbz91
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 months ago

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

  24. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Coutinho to Pedro,Lingard, or Zaha or Traore?

  25. Dbz91
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 12 months 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
      8 years, 12 months ago

      Kane

      If you wildcard it'll wipe clean the -4

  26. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    What are folk doing with Coutinho?

  27. Frogman
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

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

    Yeah or neigh?

    1. HashAttack
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 months 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
      8 years, 12 months ago

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

  28. mcrayeps
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

    Another comparison here

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

    Which one you pick?

  29. umerlfc
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 12 months ago

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