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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. The Architect of Anarchy
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    What should I do here. I am.chasing around 100 points . Have 1 FT. Need to win the league

    Jaku
    Baines-walker-Mccauley
    Zaha-siggy-eriksen-sanchez
    Negredo-ibra-lukaku

    Bench - heaton,Fuchs,albrighton,friend

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

      If you are chasing 100 points I would WC personally.

      1. The Architect of Anarchy
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        And bring which players in?

    2. Digital-Real
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Get Hazard for Sanchez, Arsenal players have stopped playing for Arsene.

  2. Pirlø's Pen
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Anyone know whats going on with Fabio's concussion? Should be back this week I think?

  3. timPgoodwin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Rate my WILDCARD team - All suggestions welcome ...

    Pickford - Hennessey
    Barragan - Alonso - Rojo - Yoshida - Stones
    Zaha - Alli - Hazard - King - Ward-Prowse
    Ibra - Lukaku - Kane

    0.3M ITB

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Not barrghan. Get Fabio instead.

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

        Bit risky? He isn't back until 17th so misses this weekend, whats news on him?

        1. Sess!
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Was concussed and due to miss 2 games. Thought he was expected back this gw. Barrgan doesn't play if friend and Fabio are fit. Friend has been in light training for while. Be back soon, not sure if in time for doubles.

          1. Jazz!
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            This

          2. bench boost for every gamew…
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            From what I´ve seen from Boro line-ups it seems like Barragan is first choice RB when everyone is fit (history chart on FPL site tells me that). Then Chambers and Gibson as CB´s and Friend fighting against Fabio for LB spot. Any news lately which indicates something different to that beeing the order,Sess? Then I would really like to know-)

            1. Sess!
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              Yes barrgan was first choice then lost his place to fabio. It's not 100% confirmed until they're all fit again but pretty sure barrgan drops out and this is first choice defence:

              Valdes
              Fabio Chambers Gibson Friend

              1. bench boost for every gamew…
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 17 days ago

                Trying to find where this did happened, the only game I can find something to suggest this is in GW19, when Fabio was subbed in for the last 9 min. And Barragan was then out with something niggling, tried to play the next but went out and was unavailable for some time. Went straight into the team when fit again. From the history chart it looks more like Fabio and Friend competing for LB? Unless Agnew has said something recently that I´ve missed?

              2. Somalion
                • 16 Years
                9 years, 17 days ago

                This is incorrect I'm afraid.

                Barragan has missed 7 matches this season, 1 for a YC suspension, 3 for a hamstring injury and 1 immediately after his return from injury when he was on the bench (as to be expected). 2 matches he wasn't in the squad at all, which may well mean he was dropped, but that's it.

        2. Kalou
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          He's due back 17th...Monday night 🙂

          1. Sess!
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Get this man a beer

          2. timPgoodwin
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Will he play?

    2. xtremesid
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Looks good - strong up front.

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

        I am chasing about 100 points in my ML so looking to make moves quick to catch up.

    3. Pirlø's Pen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      V decent

    4. Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      looks good. does stones play every game?

    5. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      I don't like Stones tbh (I think Holgate could match his points for less) and the midfield looks weak. I'd be inclined to drop Ibra or Lukaku at some point for Gabb and look to accommodate Sanchez for the doubles.

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

        Thanks. I started with the core of players I wanted: Kane, Lukaku, Alli, Zaha, maybe Ibra (unless I get him next week), Yoshida, Boro defence, Man U defence and worked from there - The rest is weak but open to changes.

  4. Ace Ventura
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Fallen a bit behind on DGW planning. Anyone have a link or advice on where to start. Only move I've done with DGWs in mind was Zaha in last week which worked out well! Thanks in advance

  5. PvA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Who are the best looking differentials right now?

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Townsend worth consideration

      1. Teddy Brewski
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Are we presuming he's fit then?

        1. Sess!
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Yeah

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

      Kane 🙂

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Everyone and their dogs will have him at this rate.

    3. Misery Loves Kompany
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      PVA

      1. Pirlø's Pen
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        nice thinking

        1. Sess!
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Will he start? Been considering but seems too risky this week.

        2. Misery Loves Kompany
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          😀

          PVA top gameweek points scorer GW34, you heard it here first.

      2. Point-one short
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        All of PVA's goals are against rubbish teams and Palace's fixtures are awful.

    4. Pirlø's Pen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      PVA

    5. timPgoodwin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Zaha counted as a differential?

  6. Vinyl78LP
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Whilst not eyecatching, are the following transfers decent over coming weeks to boost funds for extra gw37 big hitters. No WC.

    Baines > Holgate
    Llorente > Anichebe/Barnes
    Lovren > Stephens

    They can then warm the bench if needed in 37 whilst Haz, Alli, Kun, Haz & Kane run riot in a 3-5-2?

    1. Vinyl78LP
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Haz x 2 if only 🙂 = Sanchez.

    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Anichebe Kone
      Ward-Prowse Stephens Yoshida

      Those are the cheap players with DGW37 too.

      I'd stick to those.

      Sunderland have good fixture in 36 and 38 along with bad DGW37 fixtures.

  7. ANON.
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Best move here?
    2ft, 1.1m in the bank. WC and BB left

    Pickford
    Alonso, Valencia, Holebas
    Sanchez, Alli, Eriksen, King
    Ibra, Lukaku(c), Carroll

    Heaton, Mawson, Fletcher, Evans

    A. Carroll to Benteke, next week Heaton + Evans to Valdes + Barragan (5DGW)
    B. Sanchez + Carroll to Zaha + Kane, next weeek Evans to Bailly/Gibson (4DGW)

  8. Tommo1888
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Help , need advice-

    Triple captain Kane this week or gabbi in 36 DGW ( no WC!) ??

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

      Gabbi or Sanchez in DGW36

  9. BALOOO
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Why are people WCing this GW? Are your teams really that bad? If yes cant you fix it with a hit? Obviously its better to hold on the WC for GW36/37?

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Some are trying to do something different to make up ground .

    2. Tomcooper9
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Quite a few moves I wanted to make plus IMO think it's more beneficial to get more weeks out of the WC. Can still get nearly a full DGW squad with well planned moves.

    3. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Panic?

    4. Sickboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      I remember last seasons double gameweek so want to try something different.

      I think I'll get more over a five week period with a little more planning than lumping on one gameweek.

      Hopefully.

  10. Tomcooper9
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Who to start this week from: Rojo, Gibson, Stephens?

    1. LukeyLuke777
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Rojo.

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        This

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

      Rojo

  11. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    anymore thoughts on Ibra? You still planning on getting him in for the DGW?

    Is he actually likely to outscore Lukaku in GW 34 & GW 35?

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

      Captain in GW34 and 35

  12. Kalou
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Whens the middlesburgh presser?

    1. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      No one knows...

  13. Positive vibes
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Hi, does Valencia to Shaw/Baily worth -4 for GW 34? I'm afraid that Valencia will be rotated. I play head to head and my opponent have Baily.

    Thx for your opinion.

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

      Not worth a hit

  14. PvA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    G2G?

    Pickford
    Alonso, Valencia, Mustafi
    Sanchez, Alli, Eriksen, Siggy, Zaha
    Ibra, Lukaku (c)

    Valdes, Anichibe, Kone, Yoshida

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

      Yes, decent team

  15. The Mighty Whites
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Start 3 -

    Luiz v Man Utd
    Valencia v Chelsea
    Holebas v Swansea
    Naughton v Watford
    McAuley v Liverpool

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

      First 3

    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Luis, Valencia and McCauley

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

      Luiz, Valencia and Naughton

    4. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      First 3

  16. PvA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    13/15 squad players have a DGW 😎

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      14/15 here 😎

    2. theBoose
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      15/15 after the WC 😛

  17. xtremesid
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Repost plz advise
    Who to get rid off 1st and who would be ideal replacement?
    1. Fuchs
    2. Lanzini
    3. Vardy

    Afraid 1 and 3 could be rotated. Lanzini also hasn't got any points. Don't want Benteke as I already have Zaha.
    ITB 0.3

  18. CFC1990
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    a) Alonso and Eriksen

    or

    b) Vertonghen and Hazard

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

      A

    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      A

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

      A

  19. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    very tricky choice for the armband this week.

    Lukaku isnt signing a new deal, will that effect performance levels?

    Will Kane definitely start?

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      No
      Yes

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

      If anything he would want more goals from now to the end of the season so he can get higher pay if he leaves

    3. The Architect of Anarchy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Lukaku hasn't signed a new contract since last few months now. Did it effect his performance? NO

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        This

      2. 1justlookin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        yeah BUT Koeman came out in public stating so didn't he?

        1. Sess!
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Koeman gas previously said he won't take him out of team because of not signing contract.

  20. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    @Sess

    Think you can get some sort of a result against West Ham this weekend? Have to play Pickford or De Gea and can't decide ... 🙁

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      No. I don't think we'll get another point all season. We've thrown towel in. That's a really tough call you've got. Honestly not sure. Maybe pcikford just for the save points? Don't expect a CS though.

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Cheers. 🙂 Looks like this is the year you finally go down. 🙁

        1. Sess!
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          We're already down mate. Maybe not mathematically but we're down.

          1. Jazz!
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            🙁

      2. Pirlø's Pen
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Worth playing Anichebe over Valencia using AOA?

        1. Sess!
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Nah, wouldn't have thought so. 11 blanks for us in last 12 games. We just don't score goals.

  21. Shaikh91
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    I've got WC, BB and Aoa still to use. What's the best way to navigate the upcoming weeks?

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

      You want to BB in 37.

      You want to WC in 35 or 36 with an eye to the best 15 starting players for your BB in 37.

      The AOA chip is not that useful. If you feel it would be useful, use it. If you don't find good use for it, there's no harm not using it.

      Remember that you *cannot* use more than one chip in a single gameweek.

  22. anish10
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Kane or Lukaku (c)?

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Kane if ur chasing, Kaku if leading

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

      Think I'd go Kane

  23. The Architect of Anarchy
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    What should I do here. I am.chasing around 100 points . Have 1 FT. Need to win the league

    Jaku
    Baines-walker-Mccauley
    Zaha-siggy-eriksen-sanchez
    Negredo-ibra-lukaku

    Bench - heaton,Fuchs,albrighton,friend
    ..

    1. n-doggg
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Lukaku to Kane

  24. GXNG
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    So to be able to play TC in gw36 I have to play my wildcard after gw34?

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      So if you play your wc in gw35? Yes. Remember if you play wc gw37 then you can play bb

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        *can't

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

        By saying in gw35 do you mean before or after the gw35 deadline

        1. Sess!
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          I'm confused. As the gambler says you can play you WC any week you want as long as it's not same week as any other chips.. TC, BB, AOA

    2. FPL_Hazards
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      errrrrrr NO!

      If you TC in 36 you can WC in any other gameweek you like

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Tbh I'm confused what the question even was

  25. tm370
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    AOA -
    Heaton
    Baines, Walker
    Zaha, Alli, Sig, Eriksen, Sanchez
    Origi, Lukaku, Carroll

    Robinson, Valencia, Brunt, Maguire.1.9 ITB

    Good to go? I'd like Kane, but I cant see how to do it without a -8.

    1. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Anyone?

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

        Looks ok, be afraid of Kun and Kane this week

        1. tm370
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          I'm ok with Kun but Kane scares me. Just not sure what to do about it

  26. AgentRed
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Grant, Jaku
    Alonso, Valencia, McAuley, Lovren, Amat
    Eriksen, Alli, Sanchez, King, Allen
    Lukaku, Benteke, Kun

    Kun & Allen > Kane & Zaha for -4?
    Or fix defence first?

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

      Yeah Kane and zaha sort def in the dgw

  27. anish10
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Play Holgate or Alonso?

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

      Alonso

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

      Tough but fancy a everton cs so holgate

    3. AgentRed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Alonso, better attacking threat and United a bit toothless at the moment

      1. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Tough one.. I fancy an Everton clean sheet but United are dire at home..who are your other defenders?

  28. My Name Is Prince
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    For me it's basically going to be between these two sets of players for DGW34:

    A) Sanchez - Origi
    B) Siggy - Lukaku

    With 5 double gameweek players...

  29. n-doggg
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Already done Vardy to Kane this week. Any other moves? 1ft, 0.3 ITB

    Pickford
    Alonso, Valencia, pieters
    Sanchez, Alli, erisken, siggy
    Kane (c), Lukaku (vc), Carroll

    Foster, yoshi, de Roon, mee

    Plan on zaha for siggy and Ibra for Lukaku next week

  30. Legomane
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    How do you approach this ML matchup?... we both have 1FT to play, I have 0.1, he has 0.2 ITB. I'm 16pts ahead...

    Pickford (Heaton)
    Alonso Davies Pieters (Valencia ASmith)
    Sanchez Alli Eriksen Sigurdsson (TCarroll)
    Aguero Lukaku Origi

    Jaku (Heaton)
    Pieters Baines Fuchs (Ake Bailly)
    Hazard Eriksen Sane Lingard (Clucas)
    Aguero Vardy Gray