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West Ham’s Michail Antonio has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a hamstring injury. Southampton frontman Manolo Gabbiadini is expected to return for the visit of Manchester City, but Joe Allen will miss Stoke City’s home fixture against Hull City with a hamstring problem.

Mauricio Pochettino will have Victor Wanyama available for the home clash against Bournemouth, with the midfielder able to play a full part in training this week following a back problem. Harry Kane is set to be handed a recall after returning from an ankle injury in last weekend’s 4-0 win over Watford.

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe isn’t sure whether Dan Gosling will be fit for the trip to White Hart Lane after the midfielder suffered a setback to the knee problem he picked up against Southampton earlier this month. Junior Stanislas remains a minor doubt due to a groin injury, while Tyrone Mings is available again following his five-match ban.

Patrick van Aanholt has been included in the Crystal Palace squad for a home clash with Leicester after returning to training earlier in the week.

Ashley Williams will be available for Everton’s home clash against Burnley after missing the 4-2 win over Leicester City due to suspension.

Clarets boss Sean Dyche will be able to call upon Steven Defour for the trip to Goodison Park, with the Belgian training fully this week after sitting out the goalless draw against Middlesbrough due to a knock. Johann Berg Gudmundsson’s knee injury means he may miss out once again, with the winger likely to need another run-out for the U23’s before making a first-team return.

Joe Allen will miss Stoke City’s home encounter against Hull City following the hamstring injury that forced him off during last weekend’s 2-1 defeat to Liverpool. Jonathan Walters has sat out training this week due to a minor knee problem and is a doubt, while Ibrahim Afellay could be sidelined the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery.

Hull City head coach Marco Silva will welcome back Tom Huddlestone for the trip to the bet365 Stadium following the midfielder’s three-match ban, while Dieumerci Mbokani has returned to full training this week following a hamstring injury and is available for selection. A late decision will be made on Harry Maguire (knee).

Southampton boss Claude Puel has revealed that Steven Davis (ankle) and Manolo Gabbiadini (groin) are likely to return to the squad for the home encounter against Manchester City, but Oriol Romeu remains suspended.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the trip to St Mary’s, with Bacary Sagna, Ilkay Gundogan and Gabriel Jesus all still out.

Michail Antonio and Mark Noble will miss West Ham United’s trip to Sunderland. Antonio is out for the rest of the season after suffering a hamstring injury in the 1-0 win over Swansea City, while Noble is suspended following his tenth yellow card of the season against the Swans. Sam Byram and Andy Carroll should be fit, though, while Aaron Cresswell resumed training on Thursday following a knock and could return.

Watford will again the without the suspended Miguel Britos as they welcome Swansea City to Vicarage Road.

Swans midfielder Jack Cork has been ruled out of the trip to Watford after suffering a sprained ankle in the 1-0 defeat to West Ham last weekend. Fernando Llorente could be handed a recall at Vicarage Road after getting 45 minutes under his belt against the Hammers following an ankle injury.

West Bromwich Albion head coach Tony Pulis revealed that “one or two” players will be assessed today ahead of the home fixture against Liverpool, with the final decisions on the matchday squad to be made tomorrow.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will again be without the injured Adam Lallana and Jordan Henderson for the trip to The Hawthorns. Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino should both be handed starts after coming off the bench to inspire the Reds to a 2-1 win at Stoke last time out.

Arsene Wenger remains without David Ospina and Lucas Perez for the trip to Middlesbrough, but Petr Cech could be back in the squad after missing the last three matches with a calf injury. Laurent Koscielny is set to return to training today following an Achilles problem and, if he comes through unscathed, might also be in contention to face Boro. The Arsenal boss reckons that Cech and Koscielny have “an 80% chance” of featuring on Monday night.

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.

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  1. thomashl
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Grant or Pick this week?

    Grant = better clean sheet prospects
    Pick = better save points potential..?

    1. Toothless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      I'd go Grant, but I might be biased as I have him.

  2. batmaniac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Start Valencia or Maguire?

  3. Sonic Huth
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Best mid below 7.2 only for GW 34&35. Already own King/Zaha.

    Help appreciated. Thinking Mirallas.

    1. Koolswan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Maybe Tadic

  4. Toothless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Any suggestions for what to do please?

    Grant
    B.Davies Valencia Alonso
    Tadic Alli Son Zaha
    Lukaku Vardy Ibra

    Jaku T.Carroll Yoshida Brunt

    £2m ITB

    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      What do you suggest?

      1. Toothless
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Well Ibra -> Kane was a great idea, until I remembered I already had 3 Spurs players, and I couldn't find any reason that it was worth taking a hit to get rid of either Alli, Son or Davies.

        My other thought was, after worrying about Valencia, was to do a straight swap for Rojo/other, but it seems pointless risking it when he could just play anyway.

        Gabiadini also interesting, with the DGW upcoming, but I think it might be too soon to risk.

        Yeah....I'm talking myself in to saving the transfer aren't I? Don't blame me, I'm ill.

  5. jazzy g
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Is getting aguero out for kane silly this week already taken a -4 to get Zaha n hazard siggy and sanchez

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        9 years, 17 days ago

        All those transfers could easily burn you, brave

      • Pino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        I did Kane for Aguero for -4. I look at it as a long investment. Kane is more explosive and has better fixtures.

    2. simvik91
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Is Townsend fit, or should I stay clear?

      1. Adds04
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        You want him for the double, so if you have a bench the it maybe worth a risk

    3. blog
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      gtg? Any transfer I should make ?

      Grant

      Mustafi | Holgate | Jagielka

      Alli | Coutinho | Hazard | Son

      Aguero | Kane (C) / negredo

      Subs - Pickford | Yoshida | prowse | Gibson

      1.4itb with 1FT

      1. FPLtfs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Maybe play JWP over Negredo? Not sure though. Other than that, gtg

    4. @persecuted_by_mods
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Worth taking a hit to get in a defender that plays? Have a terrible bench and a valencia no show would mean three straight weeks where I couldn't field 11

        1. FPLtfs
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Get Holegate if you lack defenders this week. Likely CS this week, and frees up some funds.

      • kysersosa
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Who are people look at for a replacement for Valencia? Is Bailly or Rojo worth or better looking at another team?

        1. Drabzonspor
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          I have Valencia and Walker and got burned over the last two weeks. Had Sigg and Llorente too - I'll leave it there.

          I've still got 3 premium defenders in Cahill, Walker and Valencia and didn't want to take a -8 to swap out one of those. Besides, Valencia and Walker may start playing again, so would kick myself if I took a hit to offload.

          My remedy and to protect myself from 0 points again was to use the All Out Attack chip, with Valencia and Walker playing and Cahill on the bench. Could backfire, knowing ,y recent luck, but fingers crossed. Also couldn't think of a better way to use the chip, providing you have a playing, strong midfield.

        2. Drabzonspor
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Directly answering your question, I'd go with Bailly if I was making a change.

        3. Pino
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Valencia is going to play so I wont replace him.

      • nick_pkt_12
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Am I set as far as my bench goes?

        1. nick_pkt_12
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Hennesey
          Robertson, Jagielka, Valencia
          Alli(VC), Eriksen, Zaha, Sane
          Lukaku(C), Ibra, Deeney

          (Jaku, Walcott, Bertrand, Mawson)

          1. Bunk Moreland
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Id play Mawson with Robertson first sub. Otherwise it looks good.

      • Horlicks esq.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        I have 1FT left following a Zaha in move.

        I have enough in the bank for Costa > Kane

        Is it worth it? Ive sat on this free transfer all week?

        1. Koolswan
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          In a similar situation...wondering if Kane (great fixture) or Zlatan (double game week) would be a better option.

      • GlasgowFF
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        How likely is Origi to start?

        1. Pino
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          I would say 85%.

      • Miguel Sanchez
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Bench:

        A) Valencia (CHE)
        B) King (tot)
        C) Vardy (cpa)

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Which one to bench?

          1. Koolswan
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Valencia although he may get you attacking points if he plays

      • SUPER MOKH
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 16 days ago

        Start Gibson or McAuley?

        Please please share your thoughts!