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The Gameweek 37 Team News

Roberto Firmino will be assessed as Liverpool head to West Ham. N’Golo Kante is available for Chelsea’s trip to West Bromwich Albion this evening but Laurent Koscielny remains doubtful as Arsenal visit Stoke City.

Everton boss Ronald Koeman will be without Maarten Stekelenburg (groin) for the home encounter against Watford. Morgan Schneiderlin is available again following a thigh complaint, but Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Ademola Lookman and Jonjoe Kenny are all away on international duty with England U20s. Muhamed Besic will be named among the substitutes following a serious knee injury.

Watford will again be without Miguel Britos (calf) and Craig Cathcart (knee) for the trip to Goodison Park, but head coach Walter Mazzarri will welcome back Jose Holebas from a foot injury. The Italian has yet to decide whether the Greek defender will come straight back into the starting XI, though on-loan midfielder Tom Cleverley is ineligible to play against his parent club.

Matt Phillips remains out for West Bromwich Albion’s home fixture against Chelsea due to a hamstring injury, but Hal Robson-Kanu will undergo a late fitness test to assess a similar complaint. Baggies head coach Tony Pulis hopes defender Jonny Evans (ankle) will be fine after he had to be substituted in last weekend’s 2-2 draw against Burnley.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte revealed there are no fresh injury concerns ahead of the trip to The Hawthorns, with midfielder N’Golo Kante back in the squad after missing the 3-0 win against Middlesbrough due to a thigh problem.

Danny Drinkwater will miss Leicester City’s trip to Manchester City due to a thigh injury suffered in last weekend’s 3-0 win over Watford. Foxes boss Craig Shakespeare will also be without Wes Morgan (hamstring) for the trip to the Etihad, while Robert Huth is doubtful due to a foot injury.

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has been handed a boost after Dan Gosling returned to contention ahead of the home fixture against Burnley. Ryan Fraser is dealing with a slight Achilles issue, but the Cherries boss is hopeful the winger will be able to feature.

Burnley defender Ben Mee is expected to remain out for the trip to Bournemouth due to an ankle injury, but Michael Keane (knock) could be available to return after training with the rest of the squad on Thursday.

Middlesbrough interim head coach Steve Agnew could again be without Victor Valdes (rib), Daniel Ayala (ankle) and Gaston Ramirez (pelvic injury) for the home meeting with Southampton. Midfielder Adlene Guedioura is also a slight doubt due to a groin injury.

Saints boss Claude Puel has no fresh injury concerns following Wednesday night’s 2-0 defeat to Arsenal, but Charlie Austin could be ready to return to the squad following a shoulder injury. Matt Targett and Jeremy Pied are also close to being available again.

Angel Rangel and Wayne Routledge have returned to full training ahead of Swansea City’s trip to Sunderland. Both players could come into contention to be named among the substitutes.

Stoke manager Mark Hughes has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the home meeting with Arsenal.

Laurent Koscielny (calf) and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (hamstring) are both doubts ahead of the Gunners’ trip to the bet365 Stadium.

Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce has a number of injury concerns ahead of the crucial home clash against Hull City. James Tomkins (ankle) and Yohan Cabaye (knock) are the two injured players most likely to return, with the pair said to be making “good progress.” Joel Ward (broken nose) and Andros Townsend (Achilles) are slight doubts, but the pair are likely to be fit enough to start. Big Sam revealed he may also consider taking a “calculated risk” on defender Scott Dann, who has missed the last seven matches due to a knee injury.

Hull midfielder Lazar Markovic has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to an ankle injury, but Omar Elabdellaoui is available again for the trip to Selhurst Park following a back problem.

Mark Noble and Cheikhou Kouyate will miss West Ham United’s home clash against Liverpool, with both players undergoing season-ending surgery. Noble will have an operation on Saturday to rectify a long-standing abdominal injury, while Kouyate underwent wrist surgery on Tuesday. Diafra Sakho is also out for the rest of the season, while Andy Carroll remains unavailable due to a groin injury.

Roberto Firmino and Lucas will be monitored for the visitors at the London Stadium, while Daniel Sturridge and Adam Lallana could return to the starting XI, according to Jurgen Klopp.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of tonight’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. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Is Sergio fit?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      not my type

    2. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Would need a few beers first

    3. drughi
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Plays football everyday, good nutrition etc. My guess would be yes

    4. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      The reples!

    5. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Sounds like ready to start at least one game

  2. ANON.
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Any news on Kompany? No flag, but heard he an issue earlier this week

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Should be fine, spotted in training pic earlier this week

    2. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      It was a false alarm

  3. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    a) Holgate > Holding
    b) Holgate & Pedro > Holding & Fab (-4)
    c) Stick

    Can't do just Pedro > Fab as I need the 0.1

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      C

  4. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Has Wenger spoken?

    Gabriel ->
    a) Gibbs
    b) Ben Davies

    1. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      OR
      c) Holding

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B) Think Rose will at best get minutes off the bench this season

      1. FPLord
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        +1 no need risking another injury with 2nd place in bag

  5. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Best 5m defender? (Already have 3 Saints)

    A. Holding/Gibbs
    B. BDavies
    C. Darmian
    D. Someone else

    Thanks

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B - see above

  6. Lawrø
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Help... what would you do here? 🙂

    Caballero / Pickford
    Alonso / Bailly / Vertonghen / Yoshida / Stephens
    Sanchez / Hazard / Eriksen / Sane / King
    Jesus / Kane / Gabbiadini

    1FT and nothing in the bank... should I sit on my hands? Stephens/Yoshida --> Holding could be an option

    1. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      If you sit on your hands then it feels like someone else is doing it.

    2. Fowler23
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      You need an Arsenal defender ?

      1. Lawrø
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Probably

    3. QPRUTD
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Keep the transfer for 38. Can try out a few punts in 38 with whole scale rotation kicking in

      1. Lawrø
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yep I think the FT will be useful. Twice as many games for my squad means injuries and suspensions are even more likely!

    4. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Vert > Mustafi perhaps

    5. itwaswritten
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Get rid of Bailly. Other than that the team is perfect.

    6. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Bailly to arsnal defender

      1. Lawrø
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Only 5.5m to play with though... so I'm priced out of Monreal and Mustafi so it would have to be Gibbs or Holding and I'm far from convinced they'll play both...

    7. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Who's your captain btw?

      1. Lawrø
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Undecided

    8. HazardAGuess
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Great team!

      ...well it's the exact same as mine, just Bailly instead of Monreal & Holgate for Yoshida. 2 FTs an personally not sure if I should bother with a move.

      You going Sanchez (C) too?

      1. Lawrø
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Haven't made that call yet, it's between Sanchez, Jesus or... Alonso 😉

    9. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks chaps

  7. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    What on earth am i going to do when the season is done!?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Have a beer and chill out

    2. QPRUTD
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Fancy some cricket??

      1. FPL ZB
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Always struggled to get into the cricket fantasy leagues. The IPL one was poorly organised, and the t20 blast one seemed like they hadn't put enough thought into how it actually works

        1. QPRUTD
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Actual Cricket I meant Zouma.
          Gotta give our head some well deserved rest

  8. fabulousfab
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Kingsley + King > Kompany + TCaroll for -4?
    0 ITB. Playing bench boost.
    That will give me 14 dgw players.

    Cech Pickford
    Yoshida Stephens Alonso Monreal Kingsley*
    Pedro Sanchez Sane Alli King*
    Kane Jesus Anchibe

  9. Brap.
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    My God, DGWs come with a nice side helping of immense shame don't they?

    Brunt and Albrighton in for hits 🙁

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      You should feel ashamed.
      http://i.imgur.com/PqqcQAf.gifv

      1. QPRUTD
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        you always keep the Gifs handy... 🙂

  10. Visionaries
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Highest scoring defender?
    A - Gibbs/Holding
    B - Davies
    C - Yosh/Cedric
    D - Daniels

    Highest scoring captain?
    1 - KDB
    2 - Sanchez
    3 - Jesus
    4 - Hazard

    Cheers

    1. Shaikh91
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      C, 2

    2. itwaswritten
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I don't know I'm not psychic.

      1. Visionaries
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe don't bother commenting​ then.
        It's obviously in your opinion, otherwise I'd ask what the lottery numbers will be.

        1. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I can give you my opinion on what the lottery numbers will be?

          1. Visionaries
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah can you fax them to me.

  11. Steve Stiffler
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Playing WC with BB available for next week , gtg, or is gibbs and holding a bad decison?

    Caballero Jakupovic

    Alonso Gibbs Stephens Yoshida Holding

    De Bruyne Eriksen Pedro Sánchez King

    Jesus Kane Barnes

  12. kennethrhcp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    4.1mil to spend on a defender. on bench boost... I think Holding's upside out weighs the down side & is worth the gamble... yes?

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah I think so. He'll probably play at least 1 I'd think

    2. Fowler23
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    3. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      cheers lads!!! gonna just go & do transfers & be done with the headache 🙂

  13. Viper
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    So the last Wenger said was that basically Koscielny trained Tuesday but it was a bit risky to play him at Southampton.

    If he's been training since Tuesday you'd have to think he has a good chance

    1. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He added that there's a "small chance" to play him tomorrow.

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He won't play vs Stoke

      And why would he play vs Sunderland? He will play last game then FA cup imo

  14. ☻ Jon Snow ☻
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Blind > Cahill for -4? Already have Alonso

  15. carlitoscaleno
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Hi Guys ,
    help pls..

    Gabriel and Benteke to Holding and Vardy?
    What you guys think?
    Cheers

    1. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Sounds good

    2. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Holding assured starter?

      1. carlitoscaleno
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        thats why Im concern ... do you think is to risky ?...

  16. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    repost

    DDG to Cech for a -4? I fear DDG may be rested in GW38 as Europa League final is 3 days later and Mouirnho may drop Romero.

    Yay
    Nay

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Romero is the cup keeper. I don't think even Jose could drop him

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        He did in EFL cup final

  17. CloudSky
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone knows the exact date when the new FPL season will be open?

    1. Fowler23
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Lol this ones not even done yet
      Usually 4 weeks before season starts

      1. CloudSky
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers!

    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      We don't know that until minutes before and it's pretty much all that is talked about during the summer 😆

      1. CloudSky
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Figured that much. 😀

    3. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Ask Daniel.

    4. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      😆 😆 😆

    5. Viper
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Should have just went with Monreal from the get go, this Koscielny business is very frustrating

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Oops, sorry

      2. Brap.
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Time machine?

    6. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      This season is going well then?

      1. CloudSky
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Will finish it 10k but was actually curious when does it open.

  18. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    What to do here? BB active

    Caballero
    Monreal Yoshida Alonso
    Sanchez King Eriksen Hazard
    Gabbiadini Kane Jesus

    Cech Capoue Stephens Bavies

    A) Hazard ➡ KDB
    B) Eriksen Gabbiadini ➡ KDB anichebe-4
    C) Eriksen ➡ Sterling or Sane
    D) Save FT

    1. Delhidynamo
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Upgrade Capoue?

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Zilch itb

        1. Delhidynamo
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Rest of the team is stacked. Save it

    2. DÏLKS
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Captain?

    3. Puntillimon
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Kane to costa

  19. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on costa and Gabriel to Jesus and kompany (as city are still fighting and need wins) for free

  20. TheBusDriver
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Get Monreal or a Chelsea defender?

    1. Fowler23
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Monreal

  21. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    I've been on Mustafi to replace Kosc all morning, but if I have a spare Chelsea slot would Cahill be the better bet?

    a. Yes, get Cahill/Apzi
    b. No, get Mustafi (diff and goal threat)
    c. No, you should just get Monreal

    1. Vlad
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      same idea here.. just asked above but nobody cares 😀 ... for me its a question who is not going to be dropped if they let Terry play 2nd game ...

      i already have monreal and alonso.. its either mustafi or somebody between luiz, azpi, cahill..

  22. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Predictions for CITY vs Lei and CITY vs Wba?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      4-0 and 2-0

    2. drughi
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      3-1 and 2-0

  23. Gríma Wormtongue
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Pick one

    A) Ward to Clichy (play Foster)

    B) Ward to Gibbs (play Foster)

    C) Foster to Caballero (play Ward)

    D) Tadic to Albrighton + Ward to Kompany/Ottamendi for a -4

  24. OneDennisBergkamp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Someone reassure me here please...

    Jaku, Stones, Gabriel > Cech, Yoshida, Holding for -12... BUT... really its a -4 right because Stones and Gabriel won't play...

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      There there.

      Deadline will be here soon and points will roll in like waves crashing on a rocky beach.

    2. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Might as well

    3. OneDennisBergkamp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Stones & Gabriel won't play so as long as Yoshida and Holding play the doubles they cancel each other out right? RIGHT?! 🙁

  25. havr
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Bring out Koscielny and Ozil for De Bruyne and Gibbs? And tak -4...

  26. TLF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone know best website access Leicester training pics from today ?

  27. Viper
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Should have just went with Monreal from the get go, this Koscielny business is very frustrating..

    1. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Same 🙁

    2. FPLord
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      feel your pain. did a last minute changed from Monreal/Alonso to Kosc/Cahill. no idea what to do with Kosc as I'd love to keep the FT for next week

  28. ANON.
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Bavies or Cedric?

  29. arndff_
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Who's going to score more until the end of the season?
    A/ Alli
    B/ Kane

    ???

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      The one you own

    2. Think
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B

  30. Think
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Repost new article

    Plz suggest optimal transfers

    A) Hazard+Gabbiadini+Manqillo > Pedro+Jesus+Monreal (have chec) -8

    B) Hazard+Sane > KDB+Pedro -4

    C) Hazard + Gabbiadini > Pedro+Jesus -4

    D) Hazard+Capoue > Silva+ Pedro -4

    It's all down to priority of transfer out ( Gabi-Hazard-Manq-Capoue)
    And transfer in (KDB/Jesus-Pedro)

    Help before last roll of dice.Thanks.