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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. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    I feel like Marcus Alonso is a strange breed who will score more points against the good teams.
    When Chelsea play the lower teams, they usually unleash Haz/Pedro/Willian a bit more, and Alonso doesn't need to bomb on. Against the big clubs he becomes basically the most attacking option as the midfielders box in, and he bombs down the touchlines.

    1. FDMS All Starz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Yes, I bought him in this week, plan on playing him every game until I decide to get rid of him, always threatens to break the 10point barrier

    2. Jammy
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      He's a defender playing on the wing, he'll get a lot of points

    3. yusuffhafiz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      when hazard comes he gonna win chelsea lots of fk. i can see alonso converting some this season based on his stats.

  2. Totti
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    reposting looking for replies!

    play:

    A) stephens (already own ince )

    B) löwe

    C) both

    1. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Not the best tactic talk and reply to others and they may reply back

      1. Totti
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 26 days ago

        ok thank u
        by the way i'm replying and you may review the previous pages

  3. Jammy
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    I think I'm going to punt on Sanchez against that Liverpool back line looks too tempting esp after the Stoke result

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Punt...

      1. Jammy
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 26 days ago

        lol

    2. FDMS All Starz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      May feature as a sub so tread carefully

    3. The Architect of Anarchy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Allexiissssss

      1. Jammy
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 26 days ago

        bound to score if he plays

    4. stachman
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      WC I guess? 🙂

  4. Butcher
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Lads

    A) Alonso and Tadic
    B) Bavies and Mkhi/Silva

    Can you pick one please cheers

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Bavies Mkhi

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      A.

    3. FDMS All Starz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      B with mkhi

    4. Bayern Swine Flu
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      tough one - probably A. Spuds have run of tricky games coming up

    5. ArseneAllTheWay
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      B mate, Mkhi is another level this season

    6. Butcher
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Cheers lads looks like B.

      1. Barmak
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 26 days ago

        B with Pogba?

    7. stachman
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      B (Mkhi) for me 🙂

  5. WG010692
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    GTG??

    De Gea
    Bertrand Dawson Monreal
    Willian Pogba Salah Mooy
    Luk (C) JesusFirmino

    1.9ITB - 0FT

    Thanks !

    1. yusuffhafiz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      monreal is a risk. could do an upgrade there.

      1. mad_beer ✅
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 26 days ago

        Monreal is a risk? Why? He is pretty safe IMHO.

        Team looks decent but you must have a very weak bench.

    2. tbizz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Hope you've got a nice sofa to hide behind when Spurs entertain Burnley. Otherwise looks v. good and nothing worth a hit.

      1. WG010692
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 26 days ago

        Only Spurs cover I was thinking was Salah to Eriksen? -4 hit though. Salah Worries me with game time

        1. tbizz
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 26 days ago

          Long term I think that's a good transfer.

  6. Allthepresidentsmen
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Anyone notice any good stats that might help this week e.g.. Liverpool let in more big chances down the left hand side arsenal play more on the right so Sanchez a good pick. Not saying this is true just think more articles should be done about teams weakness and strengths to help us pick the right players

  7. FPLMatt
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Is it risky having no City exposure? No idea what team Pep is ever showing up with...

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

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

      1. Pierce34
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 26 days ago

        That reply is so page 2.

  8. WibblesTeam
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    So much for early transfer. Forgot.

    Foster (Elliot)
    Ake, Kolasinac, Cedric (Suttner, Hunemeier)
    Ritchie, Alli, Pogba, Salah (Carroll)
    Kane, Kaku, Vokes

    A) Ritchie > Mooy
    B) Kane > Chicarito
    C) Something else
    D) g2g

    Thanks

    1. WG010692
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      A - Newcastle look terrible!

      1. WibblesTeam
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 26 days ago

        Thank you.

  9. The Royal Robin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Is my WC team GTG? Thanks.

    DDG
    Cedric Hegazi Bavies Alonso
    Mkhi Jesé Salah
    Lukaku(V) Chich Kane (C)

    Elliot Mooy Chalobah Mbemba

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      No

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 26 days ago

        Care to elaborate?

          • 11 Years
          9 years, 26 days ago

          Mbemba is a short-term pick. So is Hegazi (they are in the market for Wimmer and McAuley will come back). Jese has poor fixtures, Salah a rotation threat, Bavies perhaps may lose his place to Rose.

    2. ArseneAllTheWay
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      need another big hitter in midfield, downgrade a defender and upgrade mooy/chalo to mane/alli/erik

  10. New Article Posted
  11. ArseneAllTheWay
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Play

    A) Daniels (MCI H)
    B) Suttner (WAT A)

    1. Weeb Kakashi
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Cant see a cs either way!
      Suttner maybe

  12. Weeb Kakashi
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Is it too much of a risk to start both Bertrand and Tadic considering Huddersfields form? Or get one of them out for a hit?

    Already have double ups starting
    Mane Salah
    Mkhi Bailly
    Kane Trippier
    Fabianski Carroll

  13. JRO093
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Dunkt or Suttner and why?

  14. Wheato182
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Good to go guys?

    Foster
    Lowe - Bertrand - Jones
    Jese - De Bruyne - Mikhi - Salah
    Jrod - Lukaku - Kane (C)

    Elliott - Mee - Suttner - Carroll

    De bruyne in last chance saloon for me, out if he doesnt do owt this week.

    1. The Scottish Loveknot
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Looks pretty decent, not sure about JRod, he needs to start producing the goods.

  15. Jarnathan
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    With Sanchez back and a likely switch to 3 in Defence, is there any room for Ramsey now?

    1. Lord Bendtner, TGSTEL
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      You mean in the starting lineup for arsenal?
      Arsenal wont switch to 3-man defense, they've played it for 15 matches straight now
      Ramsey will play every match when he is fit

  16. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Which trio?

    A) Alonso, Richarlson, Jesus

    B) Cedric, KDB, Firmino

  17. Jammy
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Predictions
    Bournemouth v City - 1-2
    Palace v Swansea 3-0 - Benteke Pen
    Huddersfield v Southampton 1-0
    Newcastle v West Ham 2-2
    Watford v Brighton 2-0
    Man Utd V Leicester - 4-1
    Chelsea v Everton - 2-1
    West Brom v Stoke - 1-2 - second most bookings
    Liverpool v Arsenal 3-3 - If Mike Dean gets cards out most bookings - Sanchez brace - lol
    Spurs v Burnley - 2-0 - Kane brace

  18. DanM8
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    1FT or take a hit or 2 or leave to after the break and assess then with 2FT??

    Foster
    Bertrand / Yoshida / Mee
    Alli / Salah / Willian / KDB / Carroll
    Lacazette / Lukaku (c)

    Elliot, Okazaki, Daniels, Hunemeier

    a) KDB > Pogba
    b) Daniels / Yoshida > Jones
    c) KDB + Okazaki > Pogba + Chic (or Ronney)
    d) stick

    1. The Scottish Loveknot
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      D - Stick and use 2 FT after the break.

  19. Monto
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Wild carded and I'm stuck in a transfer hell right now, think I'm going to settle on the below, any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.

    Foster (Elliot)
    Bailly, Hegazi, Schindler, Alonso, (Rangel)
    Salah, Pogba, Eriksen, Mane, (Fernandinho)
    Kane, Chicharito (Quaner)
    0.3 ITB

  20. Jack da man
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Play 3:

    Davies (BUR)
    Bertrand (hud)
    Hegazi (STO)
    Dann (SWA)

    Thanks

  21. batmaniac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    RLC out so which to start?
    A) kola
    B) carroll
    C) suttner

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      B

  22. Scheister
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    2 FTs
    Was thinking on downgrading KDB or Salah to Mkhi, but second guessing that idea.
    Possibly Willian to Richarlison or Jese, but think he'll get some points vs Everton.
    Daniels to ___
    Need some Spurs at the back?
    Any suggestions please?

    DDG (Elliot)
    Bertrand Yoshida Daniels Dawson (B. Smith)
    KDB Salah Willian Ritchie (Carroll)
    Kane Lukaku (Abraham)

  23. bennett661
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Thinking of this as a WC team.

    DDG/Elliot
    Luiz/Bavies/Bertrand/Hegahzi/Schindler
    Mane/Alli/Pogba/Richarliason/Carroll
    Lukaku/Chicha/Rooney

  24. BIind Moth
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Decided to go Mane instead of Eriksen. Probs the wrong choice in the long term but it will be worth it when he bangs in a hatrick.

  25. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Bench one:

    A) Xhaka (liv)
    B) Carroll (cry)

  26. dimitros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Mooy for Loftus cheek for -4? (Planning to WD for GW4)

  27. Fantasytom
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Anything of note from the press
    Conferences?

  28. fantasywizard
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Hi there guys! Would very much appreciate your opinion on my team. Im currently on my WC. Any suggestions?

    Foster
    Davies, Otamendi, Bailly
    Miky, D. Silva, Eriksen, Mané, Tadic
    Lukaku (C), Chicharito

    Elliot, Cédric, Calvert-Lewin, Mbemba
    0.3 ITB

    Not completely happy with Calvert-Lewin. Any suggestion for a possible upgrade here?

    Thanks!

  29. -GK22-
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Atsu or Ake?

    1. The Cloud
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Foster (Elliot)
      Hegazi, Jones, Trippier, Alonso (Hunemeier)
      Pogba, Eriksen, Richarlison (RLC, Carroll)
      Lukaku, Kane, Firmino

      Any advice?

      1. The Cloud
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 26 days ago

        May have clicked the wrong 'reply' button