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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. Sergeant Garcia
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Who to play?

    A) Carroll (sun): he'll probably not play 90 mins
    B) Grosicki (stk)

    1. UnitedFan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Still A imo

  2. 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. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      How much itb?

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

        .3

    2. Jay_
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Maybe you could save? Nice advantage having 2 FT's next week. Or get a Palace defender

    3. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Valencia and Walker owners...keeping or selling??

      1. b✪mber
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        I got V and I'm keeping him

      2. Stats Don\'t Lie
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Sold walker, thinking of selling Valencia too

      3. Sergeant Garcia
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        I think Walker will play, but Valencia won't. Not getting rid for a hit though...

      4. Still Unsure
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Own both and just crossing everything i can

        • UnitedFan
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Keeping Walker for the moment

        • Jay_
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Got Valencia and feel I have to keep. Horrible situation.

          • Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Got rid of Valencia this week - too many rotation doubts with utd focusing on Europe

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

              No idea.. I have both - Surely Walker will play this week, after missing last, but he must be sold long term I think. I will sell Valencia too I think, but just not sure for whom atm.

          • ebb2sparky
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Sold Valencia last night, only realistic way I could afford a front 3 of Lukaku, Kun and Kane

            Don't own walker

          • walkman666
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            On wc, or with 2 FT, I'd sell Valencia, but I have used my FT, and would not sell for a hit. For those without wild cards, this is now a luxury sell or part of a double trade in which cash is created through a downgrade and upgrade elsewhere. Not ready for that yet.

          • Buzzy
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            selling walker for bailly. see my post below

          • Distinctly Average
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Am I missing something here?

            Why the sudden push to sell Valencia?

            1. Robben Mee Blind
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              Mourinho said he's going to struggle to play every game

            2. Robben Mee Blind
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              See scout tweets

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

                Oh, smashing...

        • Swansea Bloke
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Wenger on Sanchez: “He prefers to play wide than up front. He can get more of the ball”.

          This is music to my ears as I have committed to shipping him out tomorrow. This just makes it a bit easier for me to do lol

          Who else is sending him on his way?

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Is Wenger actually serious? Or is he just saying that to wind up Sanchez?? Wouldn't be surprised if we see a comment now from Sanchez saying i prefer to play up front lol

            What a soap opera

            1. Swansea Bloke
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              Would he want to anger his best player when he needs him on board though?? Hmmmm

        • Jay_
            9 years, 17 days ago

            -------------DDG----------------
            -Alonso Valencia Holgate-
            Sanchez Alli Eriksen Zaha
            ---Kane Lukaku Negredo---
            --------------------------------------
            Caballero JWP Mustafi Yoshida

            A) Good to go
            B) Play Mustafi over Negredo
            C) Play JWP over Negredo
            D) Play Caballero over DDG

            Cheers 🙂

            1. Stats Don\'t Lie
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              B

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

              Lanzini > JWP
              Vardy > Kane
              For -8?

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

                Reply fail*

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

                  Hi!

            3. b✪mber
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              Somewhere between A and B - can't make up my mind.
              Any news on Kos and Cech? That may sway the decision.

              1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 17 days ago

                K and C have 80% chance of playing per scout article

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

              As for C, I have no clue. Can't decide between JWP and Negredo this week myself. 🙁

          • Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Toby Alderweireld got 4 goals & 3 assists last season... none so far this season... long overdue??
            He has the perfect fixture to get off the mark with this weekend home to Bournemouth.

            He's only 8/1 anytime goalscorer though 🙁

            1. UnitedFan
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              I'd buy him over Walker if I had the choice now. Security of starts and a good differential

          • Viprin
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Start Gibson or Maguire folks?

            1. Toby Lerone
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              maguire

          • Vlad Tepes
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Kane or Lukaku? for C in GW 33

            1. UnitedFan
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              Lukaku for me

              1. vectorman
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 17 days ago

                Could be one of those make or break captain choices this week.. Between who goes for those two, exciting times 😀

                I've gone Kane

                1. UnitedFan
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 17 days ago

                  Yeah, will be 🙂

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

              Lukaku

          • vectorman
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            So who of the DGW big hitters for W37 do people think are the ones that need to be sacrificed?. I'm thinking at least one more likely two need to be.. Two from Kane, Ibra, Hazard, Sanchez, Kun

            I thought Kun an obvious one not to have and I have tried getting in all the others but it leaves things bare elsewhere. Not happy with the balance. I'm wondering if Ibra is that man? though the alternatives are not exactly plentiful. Gabby is OK, fixtures wise not so great. Gabriel Jesus might be back but could we really put trust in a player only just back from injury under Pep?.. Maybe a single game week player might be the solution after all?.

            1. b✪mber
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              I think Ibra depends largely on MUs situation in both EL and PL. If they are losing ground in 1 of the competitions they'll most likely go all in in the other.

              Kun might revert to the bench once Jesus comes back.

              Alonso might get an early summer vacation if Chelsea wrap things up early. Same goes probably for Costa, though i don't think Chelsea will be done with it by 37 (with 3 games left).

              1. vectorman
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 17 days ago

                In other words still up in the air and hard to call lol. Especially for those who've used their WC's, makes things tougher still.. Might just go Gabbi for Ibra in a 3-5-2 with Kane and beef up the midfield and defence. It's either that or Lukaku coming back in for me. Cheers Bomber

          • xtremesid
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Lanzini > JWP
            Vardy > Kane
            For -8

          • FredtheRed
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Triple Captain. Thoughts on when to play this?

            I'm looking at this GW with Lukaku and Kane. Was initially backing Kane but just seen the Tot are the early KO and don't usually captain in this fixture.

            1. b✪mber
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              I'll probably blast it on Sanchez in 36 despite the lack of form.

              1. FredtheRed
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 17 days ago

                Yes but I'm planning a WC then for 36 and 37. So I have to look at 33, 34 and 38. BB also in 37.

            2. ebb2sparky
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              They won 4-0 in the last match which was also the early kick off although I know what you mean. For what it's worth I'm captaining Kane but saving the TC for Sanchez in 36 or maybe a complete punt in 38

              1. Pep says
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 17 days ago

                Beat WBA 4 nil in the early fixture too

                1. FredtheRed
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 17 days ago

                  Great thanks.

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

                38 just doesn't sit right with me. With most things decided by then and players on their holidays or minds on other clubs, and lots of rotation I don't really wanna leave it until then. Got a WC and BB to use so limited to TC in GW 33, 34, 35 or 38.

                1. ebb2sparky
                  • 15 Years
                  9 years, 17 days ago

                  Why not WC in 35 and TC In 36. Am I missing something?

                  Obviously 38 is a huge gamble but could pay off depending on who has something to play for

                  1. FredtheRed
                    • 10 Years
                    9 years, 17 days ago

                    Well I thought the general consensus was to wildcard after GW 35 before GW36 for both GW36 and 37. Wouldn't be able to use TC and WC in the same GW then I have BB for GW 37. So that leaves me with 33, 34, 35 or GW38 for the TC.

              3. FredtheRed
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 17 days ago

                Good point thanks.

          • ROSSI_7
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Should I bring in Gibson Yes or No.....

            1. UnitedFan
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              Yes

          • BALOOO
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            I have Carrick as bench fodder, would you consider playing him over King in his DGW 34? Or am i crazy? 😀

            1. UnitedFan
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              Crazy 🙂

            2. Stats Don\'t Lie
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              U is crazy

            3. ebb2sparky
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              Similar position with de roon. Will be benching de roon.

          • Sergeant Garcia
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Bottomed (thanks for the reply UnitedFan)

            Who to play?

            A) Carroll (sun): he'll probably not play 90 mins
            B) Grosicki (stk)

            1. UnitedFan
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              A imo

          • brenks
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Who to play this week?

            A) Jakupovic
            B) DDG

            1) Robertson
            2) McAuley

            1. UnitedFan
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              B2

            2. Sotamendi84
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              A and 2

            3. King Megnus
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              B1 imo

          • Sotamendi84
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            for this week:
            A) eriksen +4 (lukaku captain)
            B) kane (captain)?

            1. UnitedFan
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              A easily

            2. Stats Don\'t Lie
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              A

            3. b✪mber
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              a

            4. rokonto
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              What do u mean?

          • DeeGee
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Guys, please help me with my WC team.

            Pickford / Valdes
            Alonso / Yoshida / Van Anholt / Ranocchia / Robertson
            Hazard / Zaha / King / Alli / Eriksen
            Benteke / Lukaku / Kane

            1.5 itb

            Any changes that you suggest?

            1. Sotamendi84
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              Siggy instead of king?

              1. KJT123
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 17 days ago

                No chance. King is much better for the run-in.

          • Fantasyamateur
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Jakupovic
            Valencia - Vertonghen - Alonso
            Zaha - Alli - Sigurdsson - Alexis
            Lukaku - Kane - Llorente

            Bench: Heaton, Olsson, Grosicki, Brunt.1.2M in the bank and 0FT.
            G2G?

            Planning Ibra in for Lukaku for GW34, and then Tadic for Siggy for GW35. WC GW36. Good plan or any better suggestions? And what to do with Valencia after Mourinhos latest statement on him not being able to play every match due to injury?

            1. Here's Tom with the We…
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              Gtg this week. I'd planned on Ibra in for Lukaku but not sure now. Think I'm wildcarding in 35 as opposed to 36

          • Buzzy
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Sanchez or Kane ?
            Good spot by Mosinho on previous pages
            Wenger on sanchez:
            "He basically prefers to play wide rather than up front because he can get the ball more."
            source http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football.

            Has made my mind up on my biggest transfer decision this season
            whether to drop Sanchez and bring in Kane this week for a -8
            I have 3 spurs already walker/alli/son

            Walker/ Sanchez/ Llorente out
            Bailly/ Zaha/ Kane in

            if it doesn't work out or wenger sees sense and plays sanchez up front again I'll get sanchez back in again on my wc for gwk35 or 36

            1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              would you not play wildcard rather than take 8 point hit? Have you still got a wildcard?

              Kane definitely looks better for this week... if Sanchez blanks against Boro many will try hold him for the home game v Leicester, at which point he could realistically be on 5x consecutive blanks which is just too many for that price of player

            2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              A and L out for Z and K in for -4 IMO

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

              I'm fairly sure that's my next move.
              still have wildcard.
              just can't see sanchez getting enough returns to justify 11.6m playing wide left.

              current team

              Foster
              Walker Alonso Brunt
              Sanchez Alli Son Barkley
              Ibra Lukaku Llorente

              Heaton Cedric Gibson TCarroll

            4. Buzzy
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              thanks for replies, have to get rid of 1 spurs to get kane in.
              should of posted my team earlier

          • ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Chances on PVA starting? How will Crystal Palace line up without him?

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

              Same as last game.

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

                What if Townsend is out?

                Chance for PVA to get a 70 min run out further forward?

          • KJT123
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Play Llorente or Zaha?

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

              Zaha

          • RamaJama
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Gtg or anything worth a -4?

            Right benching order?

            Pickford
            Baines, Valencia, Alonso
            King, Zaha, Alli, Siggy
            Kane (C), Lukaku, Aguero

            Subs: Foster, De Roon, Friend, Amat

            2.0 in the bank

            1. Here's Tom with the We…
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              Gtg. Similar to mine, I have Sanchez and Erik to your Siggy and Kun. Set on Kane for Captain??

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

                Cheers! Toss a coin between Kaku and Kane, going for Kane as TOT is attacking and on form.

          • nick_pkt_12
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Need help with the order of my bench given the Valencia situation.
            Start Sane or Walcott
            Robertson vs. Bertrand?

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

            (Jaku, Walcott, Bertrand, Mawson)

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

            Best short term mid below 7? Already own Zaha, King.
            Help appreciated.

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

              Lanzini or Townsend

          • LADY ARWEN'S ARMY
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Got bottomed on last page
            Current team
            Grant
            Alonso,valencia,robertson
            Hazard,alli,eriksen,zaha,king
            Kane(vc),lukaku(c)

            Jaku,brunt,origi, amat
            1.6itb , wc,bb,tc available
            Is it GTG ...
            any suggestion welcome , thanks

          • Steve Stiffler
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            De gea
            Valencia Alonso Aspa
            Alli Coutinho Siggy Eriksen Zaha
            Lukaku Vardy

            Thinking on - Siggy + Vardy -> Mirallas/ Barkley + Kane?
            2FT, 1.9ITB

          • Allthepresidentsmen
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Bench one

            De roon
            Lanzini
            Siggy?

            1. rokonto
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              De roon

          • The Mighty Hippo
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            How does this look as a potential WC team?

            Pickford / Hennessey
            Gibson / PVA / Yoshida / Kone / Pennington
            Hazard / Alli / Sane / Eriksen / Ward-Prowse
            Ibra / Lukaku / Kane

          • Blue Moon Rising
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Sanchez to Ali or Hazard?

            1. Blue Moon Rising
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              Already got Son.