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The Gameweek 38 Team News

Laurent Koscielny remains a doubt for Arsenal’s home fixture against Everton. Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino faces a late fitness test ahead of Middlesbrough’s weekend visit, while Stoke’s Marko Arnautovic is a concern for the clash with Southampton.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will miss Arsenal’s final day home meeting with Everton, while Laurent Koscielny will undergo a fitness test today on a calf problem. Midfielder Aaron Ramsey is “alright” according to Gunners boss Arsene Wenger, after being forced off with a knock in the midweek win over Sunderland.

Jurgen Klopp is optimistic that Roberto Firmino will recover from the knock that forced him to miss last week’s 4-0 win at West Ham – the Brazilian faces a late fitness test ahead of Sunday’s Anfield showdown with Middlesbrough.

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe will be without Lewis Cook for the trip to Leicester City, with the midfielder away on international duty with the England U20s. Dan Gosling is fit again following a calf complaint, though, and Andrew Surman is also back in contention following a knee injury.

Winston Reid will miss West Ham United’s trip to Burnley after undergoing surgery on a long-standing knee injury.

Harry Maguire, Evandro and Abel Hernandez are all expected to miss Hull City’s home clash against Tottenham Hotspur.

Andros Townsend has been ruled out of Crystal Palace’s trip to Manchester United with an Achilles injury, while Yohan Cabaye (foot) is a major doubt. Eagles boss Sam Allardyce did reveal James Tomkins is likely to be passed fit, however.

Marko Arnautovic is the main injury concern for Stoke City manager Mark Hughes ahead of the trip to Southampton after suffering a bang to his elbow in last weekend’s 4-1 defeat to Arsenal.

Swansea City head coach Paul Clement could be without Borja Baston (knee) for the home fixture against West Bromwich Albion, but Angel Rangel and Wayne Routledge returned to full training last week and are expected to be available for selection.

West Brom head coach Tony Pulis revealed there were a couple of “knocks and bruises” suffered during the 3-1 defeat to Manchester City on Tuesday night that need to be assessed, with Salomon Rondon (hamstring) believed to be the biggest concern. Gareth McAuley (knock) and Matt Phillips (hamstring) remain major doubts.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of Sunday’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. LoyalRoyal
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Have an 11 point lead in my ML - £200 at stake.......

    Not too worried about my rivals team other than he has Kane & Son (I have Deli) and I can see another rout.

    What would you do with the below?

    Caballero
    Alonso, Vert, Yosh
    Ramsey, Sanchez, Fab, Sane, Alli
    Jesus, Lukaku

    Pickford - Mustafi - Valencia - Anichebe

    I want a Liverpool player, thinking maybe Ramsey & Lukaku out.

    Either Wiji/Lalla & Sturridge or Cout & Llorente for Ramsey & Lukaku.....

    I haven't been this undecided all season!!

  2. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Joel Pereira, Kieran O'Hara, Demetri Mitchell, Josh Harrop, Angel Gomes, Scott McTominay. Tomothy Fosu-Mensah and Axel Tuanzebe

    All essential? Big points hits?

  3. Rajveer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    If u don't play ur AOA, would ur ranking go up if u get the same score while playing this chip??

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Don't think so, the number of transfers is the only decider i think

      1. Rajveer
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks

  4. Sess!
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    @ChelseaFC 6 seconds ago
    Antonio Conte wants to keep it a surprise whether John Terry will start Sunday's game. #CFC

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Keep it a surprise? Are those the words he used? Would be a strange 'surprise' to not play him

      1. Sess!
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah, I read that as he defs starts. That's the quote though from Chelsea official twitter page.

      2. Smoky Johnson
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Haha. My thought precisely. Btw Bubz. Who you captaining? Much obliged!

        1. Bubz
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Kane porbably

          1. Smoky Johnson
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Kane: It'll be better tomorrow, Bubz.
            Bubbles: Tomorrow, man. What kind of dope fiend be talking about tomorrow? Tomorrow ain't shit. Today, Kane, today.

            1. Bubz
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              😀

    2. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Once he says that it's basically yes, right?

    3. Mark-O
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      #ConteOut 😆

  5. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    What changes do you recommend? 2FT, AOA left, 0.0 ITB

    Caballero (Pickford)

    Alonso Stephens Vertonghen (Koscielny Yoshida)

    Alexis Hazard Eriksen Sane King

    Kane Jesus (Anichebe)

  6. jamie1972
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    42 points lead but rival will BB (not a spectacular bench to be fair) similar teams, reassure me, I got this yeah?

    £200 on it and I can almost smell it.

    And what's the general guessing on Hazard? We think he plays? Be harsh to present the trophy then sit all the players that won it on the bench surely?

    1. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      42 point bench boost would be a miracle - particularly in a single game week.

      1. jamie1972
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        That's what I'm thinking.

        But then I can't shake the feeling all my Chelsea (he has non) will be benched while King (who I don't have) goes and smacks in a another hatty....

  7. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Lost on last page

    Help needed please

    Hows this for a -8. BB active

    Valdes > Pereira
    Maguire > Naughton
    Herrera > Fabregas

    0.1 ITB

    Team

    Lloris

    Alonso Yoshida Davies Naughton

    Sanchez Sane Eriksen Fabregas

    Vardy Jesus

    Pereira Clichy Zaha Barnes

    Any ideas would be welcomed

  8. dhamphiir
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Antonio Conte wants to keep it a surprise whether John Terry will start Sunday's game. #CFC

    1. Smoky Johnson
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Meaning he will start. Its the final countdown.

      1. Live Lad
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        100% he is starting

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Hi Sims

          1. Weasel51
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Haha. I like it.

    2. Pasqualinho
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      That's nice. But if he could just tell us who isn't playing so we could sell them then that would be just great.

  9. dhamphiir
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Conte says for sure John Terry is able to continue his playing career somewhere. He says JT is strong. #CFC

  10. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Which 3 to start?

    Stephens
    Yoshida
    Kompany
    Monreal
    A. Smith

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      YKM

      1. Kingtekkerz
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        This

    2. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      SYK

    3. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yoshi Komp Mon

    4. Deus
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Stephens is new McAuley

  11. aleksios
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Chasing 20 pts so:
    a) Ozil to Sanchez and Hazard to Fab/Willian for -4 ( assuming Hazard wont start)
    b) keep faith in Ozil and Hazard and just do Daniels to Lovren for free.

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I wouldn't take sideways hits unless a. You're going to captain or b. You're going to keep long term. It's not going to be b.......

  12. Mark-O
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Stephens (STO)
    Kos & Holding (EVE)
    Vertonghen (hul)
    Kompany (wat)

    Choose three to play 🙂

  13. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Kane is going to score 4 again. He wants to hit 30 and Hull are barely going to stop him.

    1. slamdunk
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Very much doubt that

  14. Sess!
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    All about terry this press conference so far Zzzzzz

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I'll be so glad when he finally retires

  15. The Left Duke #3
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    1 FT 0.5m ITB.....leading my cash H2H league and in the top 4 of both cash MLs. Best transfer

    Pickford DDG
    Alonso Bailly Stephens Monreal Kompany
    Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Sane JWP
    Benteke Rashford Jesus

    A) Rashford --> Llorente
    B) Rashford --> Origi
    C) Hazard --> Coutinho
    D) Sane --> Lallana
    E) Take a hit to bring in Kane somehow

    1. Kingtekkerz
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A and hope Kane stays in Rannocchia's pocket

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Ya I think it's all i can do really....got so burnt last night but it's my own fault for going differential on my WC. Ah well.

  16. hogree
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Defence is
    Monreal Brunt Luiz Chambers Maguire

    Taken a 4 point hit already this week, chasing rival by 2 points, worth gambling taking Luiz out or think he has a chance of playing?

    1. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      No hits for defenders in gw 38

  17. Sjaugen
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    9 points up to top 10k. Down to the wire again :shades:

  18. Sess!
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Twitter down

    1. Sess!
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      back

  19. dhamphiir
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Conte says on Sunday there are two targets - to try to win 30 league games and to help Courtois to win the Golden Glove. #CFC

    1. Sess!
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Strong defence then?

      1. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Must mean Terry bemched

    2. Elvy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Terry own goal incoming.

  20. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Surely Liverpool keep a clean sheet against Middlesborough. Have only scored in 2 of their last 11 away matches, Middlesborough

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      They ought to. Them and Chelsea

    2. Sess!
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      You would think so but final day always throws something random up...

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        True. Liverpool one of the few who actually really need to keep a cleanie though

    3. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Cue Traore solo run and goal

  21. EspanYOLO
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    So my mind was firmly set on coutinho (c) until last night.

    Never mind Sanchez.

    What are people doing?

    Kane?
    Sanchez?
    Coutinho?

    I'm 50 points ahead in ML but still want to make sure.

    1. Sess!
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Kane. No brainer.

      1. EspanYOLO
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Is it really that much of a no brainier?

        Arsenal and Liverpool both have something to play for. Kane has golden boot now pretty much.

        Sanchez will want to try win golden boot they also need to win their last game.

        Cout in same position.

        1. Kingtekkerz
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          I would say its close between Alexis and Kane. Coutinho plays a bit too deep to be captain material for me

    2. Kingtekkerz
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Kane

    3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Tekkers

    4. The Iron Tulip
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Kane for me

  22. HD7
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Leader is within 3 points, was 100 points behind 3 weeks ago (small matter he has the bench boost but I I will give my best)

    My team:

    Cech
    Alonso Kompany Yoshi
    Sanchez Hazard Ali King
    Gabbi Kane Jesus

    Subs: Pickford Stephens Albrighton Smith

    Leader Team:

    Cech
    Stephens Mawson Holding
    Sanchez Hazard Ali Sane Eriksen
    Jesus Kaku

    Subs: Jaku Barnes Tarkowski Smith

    A) Hazard to Coutinho and play 4-4-2 with Yoshi and Stephens (6 differentials)
    B) Do both Hazard and Gabbi to Coutinho and Giroud for -4 and play 3-4-3 (6 differentials)

    Or any other advice will be welcomed

    Your suggestions in in order to complete an epic win ? 🙂

    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Bench Gabbi, trade Alli to Coutinho and play 3-5-2

      1. HD7
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Play Albrighton and King? Maybe better 4-4-2 with both Saint defenders, the leader has one, I have both

  23. Vatroslav
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Conte says on Sunday there are two targets - to try to win 30 league games and to help Courtois to win the Golden Glove. CS locked then 😀

  24. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    1FT 0.3m itb
    Foster
    Alonso,Bailly,Gibbs,Yoshida
    Sanchez,KDB,Hazard,Alli
    Kane,Jesus

    DDG,T.Carroll,Stephens,Anichibe

    Doubts - Bailly,Gibbs,Hazard
    Out - DDG,Anichibe

    Best move would be?
    Hazard > Coutinho.
    Anything worth a hit?

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Hazard,Bailly > Cout,Matip -4?

  25. zotter
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Party team for gw 38. Kane sewed up cash mini league last night and took a -8 to attack overall rank...

    Cab
    Alonso. Terry. Vert
    Fab. Sanchez. KdB. King
    Sturridge. Kane c. Jesus

    Pickford. Yosh. Jwp. Holgate

  26. George James
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Apologies if already discussed but are all the pressers today?

    1. Sess!
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah, won't be any tomorrow.

  27. Legomane
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    End of season Wildcard bounce.. how's your's affected your overall rank?

    GW 35 - 6,795
    GW 36 - 3,663 (WC)
    GW 37 - 1,672 (16pt BB)

    Obviously pleased with that 🙂 but how did fellow wildcarders fare?

    1. Sess!
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      GW35 - 151K
      GW36 - 92K
      GW37 - 43K

    2. Bend It Like Bennett
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Remarkably similar:

      GW35 - 6,919
      GW36 - 3,720
      GW37 - 1,925

    3. Artorias
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      GW 35- 23,439
      GW 36- 10,471 (WC)
      GW 37- 4,653 (31 pt BB)

    4. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Pretty well too!

      35 - 54k
      36 - 31k
      37 - 15k

    5. Megz17
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I'm all smiles!

      GW 35 - 110,742 (WC)
      GW 36 - 46,768 (TC)
      GW 37 - 17,828 (BB)

      * was in 2nd in my ML, 100pts behind 1st. Turned the -100 deficit to a +30 pt lead.

    6. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      35 - 311k
      36 - 184k
      37 - 69k

    7. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      p b gwr op or
      GW35 52 13 1,462,800 2,068 1,226
      GW36 89 16 49,748 2,157 647
      GW37 183 0 16,172 2,340 272

      1. FPLtfs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        ouch, my eyes.

        35 - 1226
        36 - 647
        37 - 272

    8. enrico.palazzo
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      4,000 > 376

    9. tm245
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      You don't need a WC to get a bounce:
      GW35 (-8) 98k
      GW36 (-12) 82k
      GW37 (-4) 35k

  28. EP
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    For the final transfer of the season, Ben Davies ->?

    A) Matip
    B) Terry

    Alonso Monreal Davies Yoshida Stephens

    1. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A

    2. Kingtekkerz
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Dont think you need a transfer in defence

      1. EP
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Just can't let my second free transfer go to waste really.

        Think Spurs will concede a goal like last night, Hull will have some fight in them

        1. Kingtekkerz
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          What about Alonso Monreal Yoshi in defence? No other issues in your team to use your transfer on?

          1. EP
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Team is

            Caballero Pickford
            Alonso Monreal Davies Yoshida Stephens
            Sanchez Hazard Alli Sane King
            Kane Jesus Anichebe

            £0 in the bank, 2 FT

            1. EP
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              I guess I can use my final transfer to upgrade Monreal to Bellerin or Davies to Toby

              1. Kingtekkerz
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                Could also work! What a luxury position to be in, where you struggle to find problems in your team

                1. EP
                  • 6 Years
                  6 years, 10 months ago

                  Definitely for the first time in many years of playing!

            2. Kingtekkerz
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Strong team you have here! Hazard and anichebe to Cout and Llorente, although you will probably get a benching headache

              1. EP
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                Thanks, I know, don't have AOA either so maybe skip out on Swans attack

                1. Kingtekkerz
                  • 6 Years
                  6 years, 10 months ago

                  Yeah, i think Coutinho is the one that can hurt you. Haz to Cout and Monreal to Bellerin?

                  1. EP
                    • 6 Years
                    6 years, 10 months ago

                    Just seen that Ox is out for the final game so Monreal to Bellerin it is!

    3. Jubilanus / BSC Small Boys …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      whats up with davies?

      1. EP
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I guess I could do Yoshida to either actually and bench Davies. Nothing wrong with him, just don't want to let my final transfer go to waste. Already planning Hazard -> Coutinho.

        Unless I do Hazard & Anichebe -> bench fodder & Sturridge I can't see a better usage.

    4. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Why getting rid ?

      1. EP
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        See above, 2 FTs and don't want to waste them

    5. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Not sure that swapping an attacking wing back for a defender from a weaker defensive team makes sense tbh, irrespective of having one over.

      1. EP
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Just realising this, probably worth upgrading Monreal to Bellerin instead.

  29. lickwidice
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    If you had to WC for GW 38 what would your 11 be?

    1. Smoky Johnson
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      heaton
      matip alonso bellerin
      coutinho fabregas sanchez eriksen
      jesus costa kane

  30. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Koscielny to Holding?

    Or Holgate to Holding?

    Or Eriksen to Coutinho?

    1. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Or Kos to Monreal