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Alexis Sanchez is back for Arsenal’s trip to Liverpool, with Laurent Koscielny also available again following suspension.

Manuel Lanzini is in contention to return for West Ham’s trip to Newcastle, but Xherdan Shaqiri is a doubt for Stoke City’s trip to West Brom due to a hamstring injury.

Here’s our summary of the team news so far ahead of Gameweek 3.

Arsene Wenger revealed Alexis Sanchez is available for Sunday’s trip to Liverpool, while Laurent Koscielny is back from suspension. However, Calum Chambers (groin) is a new injury doubt for Anfield.

Liverpool are again without Philippe Coutinho, while Jurgen Klopp will also need to check on Trent Alexander-Arnold, who suffered a dead leg in the midweek Champions League victory over Hoffenheim. The two-goal hero in that match – Emre Can – is also a doubt after suffering a knock, with Klopp optimistic of his chances of facing the Gunners.

Leon Britton is available for Swansea City’s trip to Crystal Palace after returning to training on Thursday following a back problem. Tomorrow’s match comes to soon for Fernando Llorente, who should return after the international break. Defender Kyle Bartley has been ruled out for between six to eight weeks with a knee ligament injury.

For the Eagles, Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been ruled out due to a groin problem, while Wilfried Zaha is still unavailable.

Eddie Howe has no fresh injury concerns ahead of Bournemouth’s home meeting with Manchester City, although Simon Francis and Junior Stanislas remain sidelined. Jermain Defoe played 90 minutes in midweek and is in contention to make his first Premier League start for the Cherries.

David Wagner has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the home meeting against Southampton. Latest signings Abdelhamid Sabiri and Florent Hadergjonaj are unlikely to be considered for starts.

Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino will decide today whether new signing Wesley Hoedt will feature for the trip to the John Smith’s Stadium. Mario Lemina is a slight doubt due to a shin injury.

Slaven Bilic will have Manuel Lanzini and Cheikhou Kouyate available for the trip to Newcastle United. Marko Arnautovic is suspended, while Winston Reid (calf) is also out. Andy Carroll has returned to training following a hip injury, but may have to wait until after the international break for a first-team return.

Watford trio Daryl Janmaat, Younes Kaboul and Roberto Pereyra remain out for the visit of Brighton & Hove Albion to Vicarage Road, while Jose Holebas misses out due to suspension. Craig Cathcart is nearing full fitness, and could feature for the Hornets.

Chris Hughton will again be without the injured Izzy Brown (hamstring) for the trip to Watford, but Glenn Murray is expected to shake off a minor ankle problem. Club-record signing Jose Izquierdo will be included in the match-day squad.

Wes Morgan, Jamie Vardy, Danny Drinkwater and Nampalys Mendy have all trained fully ahead of the trip to Manchester United, while Harry Maguire (knock) and Kelechi Iheanacho (toe) are being monitored. The pair should be available though, with Robert Huth and Vicente Iborra likely to be the only absentees.

Jonny Evans (hamstring) is expected to miss West Bromwich Albion’s home encounter against Stoke City, while James Morrison will be assessed after returning from injury in midweek. Claudio Yacob (hamstring) is a slight doubt, but Gareth McAuley (thigh) remains sidelined. Head coach Tony Pulis will assess the fitness of new signing Oliver Burke today to see whether the midfielder can play a part on Sunday.

For the Potters, Xherdan Shaqiri is Mark Hughes’ only injury concern. The Swiss international was forced off with a hamstring problem against Arsenal last weekend, with the Stoke boss admitting they won’t take any risks with the playmaker.

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. LaCazettio
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    KDB out for Sanchez? Need to make a difference in my ML

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Well that'll be 2 points difference, maybe 3

    2. Lawrø
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      That is the big question

    3. HARLEY
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Wait for next ft

  2. billandben88
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Hello everyone,

    I'm finding it difficult keeping track of which teams are signing who and when. Is it worth having a page with each teams' ins and outs during the transfer windows (and the new players' FPL prices)?

    Thanks!

      1. billandben88
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        That's great. Thanks!

    1. ste_the_legend
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Not really since the game doesn't put new players into the game sometimes for 2 to 3 days after they are transferred

  3. Kammy
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Has Daniels got to go for a 4 point hit?

    1. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Nah

    2. Nanoelektronicar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      It's about which one you prefer -0.1 value, or -4 points

      1. Markus123
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        value ESSENTIAL at this time.

    3. HARLEY
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Not worth

  4. City 'til I Cry
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Niche FPL draft question:

    Over the long term, Gundogan or Son?

    1. Kammy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Gundogan as he is probably more guaranteed to start.

      1. Sailboats
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        nahhhh

    2. Yozzer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Son. He will start regular soon.

    3. Sailboats
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Son 100%. He will score more points

    4. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Son.

    5. City 'til I Cry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Cheers all. Love the enthusiasm for niche draft 5th mid chat

      1. ste_the_legend
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        lol @ Son being a 5th choice midfielder after scoring 174 points last season...

        1. City 'til I Cry
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          Plus a def 5 of Alonso, Kompany, Rudiger, Mendy & Rose!

    6. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Son every day of the week

    7. OldBenKenobi
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Surely theres better options? If not go Son

      1. City 'til I Cry
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Meh. Jese? Phillips? Mata?

        1. OldBenKenobi
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          Id punt on Jese over those options

  5. kysersosa
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    G2G??

    Foster
    Bertrand, Dawson, Valencia, Suttner
    Pogba, Eriksen, Ritchie
    Mounie, Lukaku, Kane (c)

    Bench: RLC (injured),Mariappa, JWP (played mid week, likely benched).

    No FT....considering wildcard?!

    1. Goat
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      that starting 11 is very strong..be a waste of a wildcard

      1. kysersosa
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Thanks

    2. David Slade
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      0 need for a WC

  6. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    WC activated. How's it looking?

    Gone without Lukaku due to my 3.3M rank. Owning him isn't going to see me shoot up the rank anytime soon.

    Foster (Elliot)
    Davies, Jones, Bertrand, (Mbembe, Long)
    KDB, Eriksen, Mkhi, Ramsey (Carroll)
    Kane, Firmino, Chicharito

    1. I Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Two 4.0 defenders is a no no. Mbemba will lose his lose when Dummett/Lejeune are fit leaving you with only three playing defenders. The rest looks good if you're comfortable with no Lukaku.

      1. I Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        lose his place*

    2. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Pogba over KDB imo and upgrade one of the 4.0s

      1. ste_the_legend
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Not sure I'd want to double up on Pogba and Mkhi

    3. FC nelo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      I would go without KdB on WC. Probably for Mane maybe.

  7. Butcher
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Lads can you kindly help with one decision

    A) David Silva, Firmino
    B) Mane, Chicharito

    1) Alonso, Tadic
    2) Bavies, Mkhi/Pog/Silva

    Cheers

    1. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      B2

    2. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Isn't that 2 decisions? Or maybe even 4?!

      I choose B1

      1. Butcher
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Lol true say

    3. OldBenKenobi
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      This confuses my brain?!?!

      1. Butcher
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Haha mine too

      2. Butcher
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Just pick 2 combinations

        1. OldBenKenobi
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          B2

    4. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Ha. Try this again bud.

    5. Alexis Nonsense
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      B2 with Mhki

    6. David Slade
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      B1

  8. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Is anyone who owns Kane, captaining Lukaku over him?

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Maybe

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      As it stands.

    3. Up the tics
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      yeah

    4. Unliklinho
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I own Kane Kaku and Eriksen. Currently on Eriksen(c) Kaku(vc)

    5. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Yeah, Lukaku has proved already, that he can score in August.

    6. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Not me.

    7. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Don't own Kane, do own Kaku.

      Would be captaining Kane 100% if I had him.

    8. Alexis Nonsense
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Although I expect man U to win, I see Leicester being harder nut to crack, and they didn't even crack Swansea until Fellaini came on in the end of the match

      So Kane for me

    9. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Captaining Kane for me. I own both

  9. Atimis
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Best 2 mids for 9.5 to rotate?
    I was in RLC/TC but RLC is injured.

    Atsu/TC
    Doucure/TC
    Chalobah/TC

    Other?

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Keep Ruben, will surely be back after the break.

      1. Atimis
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        That can be best idea

  10. Totti
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    play:
    A) stephens
    B) löwe

    1) play ince and ritchie
    2) get richarlson and phillips for -4
    3) ritchie to richarlison only for free

  11. Sadio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    A) Mane Chicha
    B) Firmino Antonio

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      A.

    2. Kammy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      100% go for A.

    3. Hot Fuzz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      why not Mane Firmino??

    4. BIind Moth
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I was in that same dilemma and I went for Firmino & Antonio.

      I actually think A) on paper looks better, but I'd rather take the risk. Too many people have Mane & Chicha

  12. wolves_simmo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    1FT.....Save or use?

    Ideally i want to lose the whole of my defense, Redmond and Jesus.

    Foster
    Danilo | PVA | Stephens | Hegazi
    Willian | Mane | Redmond
    Jesus | Kane | Lukaku

    Bench - Myhill | Carrol | Lokilo | Long

    1. Kammy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Why lose Hegazi?

  13. hannesdela
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Who to start on FPL Draft?

    Antonio (new) or Sigurdsson (che)?

    1. TheTinman
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Tonio makes sense

    2. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Antonio

    3. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Antonio

  14. TheTinman
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Stephens to

    A) Dawson
    B) Jones

    I'm thinking Craig. Good fixtures. More goal threat. No worry of rotation or injury.

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      If you prefer the extra security then Dawson is good choice

  15. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Snodgrass to Villa on a free?

    1. TheTinman
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Hopefully for his career

      1. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Must be on big contract? Hammers wanting to save money for a non-playi g sub. Good for Villa if he hits some form

  16. The Road Dogg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Which is better?

    a) Salah and Berty

    OR

    b) Mane and Jones

    Thanks

    1. Kammy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Salah and Berty as you get an attacking defender out of it.

      1. The Road Dogg
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        cheers Kammy

  17. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Right then. So I get ox in on my wildcats this week, play him as a defenceless Red Shite, then play him for Chelsea vs Leicester the week after.
    Good plan? 🙂
    Bad plan? 🙁
    WTF plan 😯

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      *wildcard

    2. Sailboats
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Speak English or get banned!!

      1. Professor Abel X
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Said like a true member of the BNP

    3. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Sounds like you've been on the sauce

      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Painkillers and sauce! Great combo 🙂

    4. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Wildcats!

  18. Pierce34
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Alexander-Arnold to miss out? If Klopp rested him with no injury last week, can't imagine he'd risk him now.

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      It was only a dead leg, don't fancy Gomez against Sanchez.

  19. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    FFS
    *play him against

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Double fail.

    2. Kammy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Reply fail?

      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Editing my original failed post fail!

    3. OldBenKenobi
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      fail failure otherwise known as "failception"

  20. kime67
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    is having both abraham and carrol bad idea? they have nice fixtures at least

    1. Lawrø
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      That is the big question, and only time will tell 😀

    2. kime67
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      does clucas affect carrol game time? i heard bony is coming too..

  21. Snevitz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Play Britos (BHA) or Hegazi (STO)?
    and
    Play Jese (wba) or Mooy (SOU)?

    1. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I'd just play the defenders

  22. Afghanistanislas
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    A) Mane, Trippier, Hegazi
    B) Salah, Richarlison, Lowe/Fernandez

    1. jon.terry.tfh
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Have to be a

  23. EL_FENOMENO
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    What are the best 4 man midfield options up to 35 milion? Hazard, Eriksen, Pogba and Ramsey for me.

    1. GoRedz
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Siggy, Eriksen, Pogba & Mane

    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Hazard, Ali, Mane, Sigurdsson

      1. GoRedz
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        i think you're just over 35M

        1. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 26 days ago

          I didn't read the 35m bit! They'd be my 4. Have 3 now plus Willian.

      2. A Team Of James McCleans
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        mayo for sam !

        1. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 26 days ago

          Cheers. Off to Mecca tomorrow to tackle the Kingdom.

    3. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Eriksen, Alli, Pogba Mkhitaryan

      1. BananaNose Maldonado
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        That's over 35.

    4. Patty
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Mkhi Erik Mane Pogba?

    5. kime67
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      philips mikhi pogba eriksen

    6. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Eriksen, Salah, Mkhi and Pogba

  24. Patty
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Bench 1 (draft)
    A. Ozil (liv)
    B. Siggurdson (che)
    C. PVA (SWA)
    D. Bertrand (hud)

  25. MEGPAL
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Anyone betting significantly on Mayweather? Easy money based on what everyone is saying..

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Fifty on Mayweather in rounds 7-9

      Think he'll stop him but if he gets tagged....

    2. Rogue Todd
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I have money on the Undertaker interfering with a steel chair while the referee is distracted by Hulk Hogan

      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Don't be bloody silly. Taker's retired, it'll be Brock

  26. olidooley
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Anyone know what's up with Cabaye? Available free agent in the draft....Sign for Atsu?

  27. Hot Fuzz
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Hegazi rising again tonight thats nuts......

    1. kime67
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      he should be 5.0 like the pther west brom defs

      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        True. But they couldn't know if he'll start or not when they added him to the game, so it was only fair to make him 4.5 for the risk.

    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Typical early 4.5 defender bandwagon.

  28. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    If you look at Kane's career stats, September is another troubling month for him. At least he has scored in September but only 3 goals.

    Compare this to other periods in the season and that's worrying, 12 Oct-Nov, 21 goals Dec-Jan, 23 goals from feb- march

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      WHY DO I HAVE HIM FFS

    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Looking forward to your book...

    3. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Well done, you are showing the true lack of vision displayed by most analysts in predicting the past and a repetition thereof.

      He may not score heavily in a game where chance applies, but it ain't due to the bloody month or past performance

      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Read "The Signal and the Noise" by Nate Silver

  29. Markus
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Likelihood of ward prowse starting?

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      no clue! but i hope so

    2. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Doubtful. Benched last week, played mid week. In my team too, but I'm not starting him.

  30. ZeBestee
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    who gets to the bin, Yosh or Stephens?

    1. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Stephens, initially. But he might get some starts at DM.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Stephens to the bin.