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The Weekend Team News

West Brom have doubts over two goalkeepers as they make their way to Southampton.

Stoke City midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri will be assessed ahead of the home meeting with Bournemouth, Chicharito is expected to be fit to lead the West Ham attack against Brighton, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek is available for Crystal Palace’s trip to Newcastle United.

Here’s our summary of the items collated so far in our team news section, plus a preview of what to expect from this afternoon’s press conferences.

Slaven Bilic is hopeful that Chicharito will be fit to face Brighton & Hove Albion, with the forward dealing with some tightness in his hamstring. But Andy Carroll is suspended, while Diafra Sakho is ruled out.

Visiting manager Chris Hughton hopes to have Shane Duffy (groin) available for tonight’s trip to the London Stadium, but Tomer Hemed serves out his three-match suspension, paving the way for Glenn Murray to retain the striker role.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte will have to check on David Luiz (calf) and Tiemoue Bakayoko (groin) ahead of the home clash against Watford, with the Blues manager expected to provide an update on their fitness this afternoon. Victor Moses (hamstring) looks likely to miss out again.

Watford head coach Marco Silva will again be without defenders Craig Cathcart, Sebastian Prodl and Younes Kaboul for the trip to Stamford Bridge.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho will speak to the media this afternoon ahead of the trip to Huddersfield Town, with an update expected on centre-backs Phil Jones and Eric Bailly, who are both dealing with knocks. Bailly is expected to miss out, while Marcus Rashford (hamstring) is also a doubt having picked up a knee problem in Wednsday’s tie.

Meanwhile, Burnley manager Sean Dyche has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the trip to Manchester City.

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson will have both Wayne Hennessey and Ruben Loftus-Cheek available for the visit to Newcastle United.

Stoke City boss Mark Hughes revealed Joe Allen is in line to be available for the home clash against Bournemouth following a head injury, but defenders Bruno Martins Indi and Tom Edwards are both set to miss out. Xherdan Shaqiri is a doubt due to an ankle sprain, while Hughes will make a late decision on Ryan Shawcross (back).

For the Cherries, Ryan Fraser is rated as “50/50’ for the trip to the bet365 Stadium due to a hamstring injury.

Paul Clement will be without the suspended Leroy Fer for the home meeting with Leicester City, while Wilfried Bony remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. But Renato Sanches is available again following a thigh sprain.

There are no fresh injury concerns for caretaker manager Michael Appleton ahead of the Foxes’ visit to the Liberty Stadium.

Defender Jeremy Pied is the only absentee for Southampton ahead of their Saturday evening showdown against West Bromwich Albion.

Baggies head coach Tony Pulis revealed both Ben Foster and Boaz Myhill trained on Thursday, and hopes one of them will be fit enough to start in goal. But Olivier Burke, James Morrison and Hal Robson-Kanu are set to miss out.

Morgan Schneiderlin will need to be assessed ahead of Sunday’s home meeting with Arsenal, after being forced off with a knock during last night’s 2-1 defeat to Lyon in the UEFA Europa League.

Laurent Koscielny, Aaron Ramsey and Alexis Sanchez took part in training on Wednesday, and could all be available for the trip to Goodison Park. But Danny Welbeck (hamstring) may miss out.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of this tonight’s 7.00pm deadline. Keep an eye on our official Twitter Stream for breaking news – as the day unfolds, we will issue updates from today’s press conferences and refresh our Team News tab accordingly to keep you informed.

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  1. Bambi
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Is phil Jones a genuine captaincy option this gameweek? Discuss

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      😆

    2. akashan99
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Nope, Man U will probably keep a clean or but will score atleast 2-3 goals, meaning no bonus for Phil jones

    3. Giles G
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      only if you are an ultra dullard

  2. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    G2G? 😎

    Fabianski
    Otamendi • Bavies • Cédric • Yedlin
    Sterling • Hazard • Richarlison
    Vardy • Lukaku(C) • Kane

    (Elliot / TC / RLC / Ward)

    1. akashan99
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Solid team!

    2. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Schweet

    3. William B Davis
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      i'd lose Vardy - he does nothing

  3. BRKFCTrueRover
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Hoping for good news on Luiz

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah Davies confirm out and Luiz confirmed in and I may make that move.

  4. pakornk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Captain Morata or Kane?

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Harry probably

    2. MFC Lad
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Kane for me. I think Watford will put up a fight at Chelsea. Would prefer kaku or a city forward

  5. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    So, I don't need to sell Foster or myhill this week, not for a hit atleast
    Right folks?

    1. MFC Lad
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      One of them will make it

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Right

    3. Naboo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A hit for a GK is NEVER ok. Rather score 0 than start on -4

  6. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Who to start in my draft team?

    A) Rooney (ARS)
    B) Richarlison (che)

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      B

  7. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Start 1 out of these 3:

    A) RLC (new)
    B) Carroll (LEI)
    C) Wimmer (BOU)

    Thanks 🙂

    1. akashan99
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A

    2. Urchin
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A

  8. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Captain morata or Lukaku ??

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Rom!

    2. Giles G
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Lukaku probably edges it

    3. MFC Lad
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Kaku

  9. bananarangers
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    going no city. praying that classic burnley turn up.
    not very hopeful though....

    1. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Could be a large red arrow for you. I'd wish you good luck but I've got Sterling and Jesus 😉

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Get some in mate!

    3. bananarangers
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      it's got to stop at some point though. teams just don't score 5-6 goals every game

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

    Martial and Antonio the differentials this week?

    1. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Antonio for sure

      1. bojack
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Almost tempted to captain but don't want my weekend ruined before the early KO on Saturday 🙂

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Antonio!

    3. Ruth_NZ
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      And Pedro. 🙂

      1. Ruth_NZ
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        😉

  11. JaydenLFC87
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Which pair will score more points this weekend??

    A) Morata Mee

    B) Vardy Davies

  12. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Martins Indi, Edwards & most likely Shawcross out. Wimmer survives in my team for another week!

    ...can't wait to bank his 1 point this weekend

  13. Yozzer
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Marcus Rashford (hamstring) is also a doubt having picked up a knee problem in Wednsday’s tie.

    Hammy or knee?

    Love this article it's my most important one. I think it would be much better after all the pressers though for a full accurate lineup?

  14. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Bottomed -

    Play Davies (LIV) or Maguire (swa)?

    1. MFC Lad
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Tough one. Davies for me, just

  15. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Bit too early to post this article innit

    1. Numb
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I always think that.

  16. Numb
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    I may be down to two defenders this week with Davies and Jones doubts and Mbemba a thing of the past.

    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I just have Kolasinac and Mee set to play. Woohoo

    2. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Jones will be fine

  17. Regin
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    who to captain? Sterling or Lukaku??

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Go for Luk for peace of mind

  18. TheTwelfthMan
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Start Richarlison (che) or Naughton (LEI)? Have Alonso so Richo would be hedging bets while Naughton would maximize possible returns..

  19. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Top priority to get rid of?

    Micky T
    Alli
    Foster

    1. Numb
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Mkhi

    2. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Really depends on your XV

    3. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Keep Alli then go for Salah next week?

      I'm tempted to wheel him out and captain him v Huddersfield after a week off.

      1. The Mighty Whites
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        1FT, 0.0 ITB:

        Foster, Elliot

        Monreal, Cedric, Lowton, Naughton, Simpson

        Alli, Salah, Mkhitaryan, Atsu, Carroll

        Kane, Jesus, Vardy.

        1. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Micky to City probably

        2. Numb
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Mkhi to Sterling

          1. Numb
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Or Silva

            1. The Mighty Whites
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              Cheers guys

  20. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Still awaiting Davies news 🙁

  21. Bobby_Baggio
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Morning all. How goes it? 1FT and 0.5m ITB. Save or swap?

    Foster
    Jones - Daniels - Monreal
    Alli - Sterling - Choupo - Mhkitaryan
    Jesus - Vardy - Kane

    (Myhill) - T.Carroll, Lascelles, Rosenoir

    1. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I'd save that looks solid.

      I'd do Alli to Salah next week.

    2. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Depends on your WBA keeper situation ....

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I know - didnt want to waste the transfer on a GK but then if neither are playing then i will make that change

  22. Scotters333
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Elliot

    Cedric Naughton Cresswell
    Carrol Salah Sterling Alli
    Kane Jesus Firmino

    Forster Brady Schindler Rosenior

    A) Alli + Firmino > Zaha + Morata this week for -4 and then Brady > Richarlison next week
    B) Alli + Brady > Hazard + RLC (-4) and no space for morata and stick with Firmino
    C) Alli > Silva and have three city

    Have been on A all week but with RLC confirmed fit, am tempted by B. Hmm....

    1. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Not B)

    2. Rrendan Bodgers
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      B Chelsea and palace do have two tasty fixtures next! Plus Palace on the rise I think

    3. Scotters333
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A also leave me with money in the bank to do Jesus to Aguero/Lukaku at some point if needed

  23. Rrendan Bodgers
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    All G2g?
    Elliott
    Kolasinac Jones Naughton
    Erikson Sterling Coutinho Choupo
    Kane Lukaku Abraham

    Foster, Carroll, Mbemba, Suttner

    Thinking not enough Man city!

  24. Greko82
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Who to start?

    Davies or Gross?

    1. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Groß.

  25. smashthefav
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Hi,

    Just wondering if any of you know where I could possibly find a final fixture list divided into Gameweeks for the 2015/16 and the 2016/17 season i.e. a list that shows all of the double gameweeks and weeks where teams had no game?
    I'm doing a college statistics project and want to use historical FPL data to try and model the expected value and variance of FPL players for a given gameweek and try and optimise lineups.
    My intention would be to write an article/share my finished work with the community so any help would not only be greatly appreciated but would also be potentially mutually beneficial!

    Thanks

  26. Jebiga
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    who is most nailed stoke defender ?

    1. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Pieters has played all but 2 mins in PL this season. Shawcross when fit.

  27. England23
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    How does this look?

    DDG
    Kola Azpu Davies
    Hazard Eriksen Richarlison Bakyoko
    Kane Jesus Diouf

    Subs: Elliot Romeu Simpson Mbemba

  28. pakornk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Any chance that Pep may rest Silva and Sterling?

    1. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I see Sane getting benched

    2. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Always but Silva is (c).

    3. Numb
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Possible but unlikely

  29. tbhogal
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    G2G guys or any changes needed? 1FT 0.4 ITB

    Fab (Elliot)
    Jones,Clark,Davies (Ward,Rangel)
    Ritchie,Salah,Eriksen,Sterling,Carroll
    Kane, Lakaku (Wood).....

  30. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Silva Atsu Eriksen
    Lukaku Morata Kane

    Who do I get rid and which city play should I get??

    1. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      lukaku to jesus but after this gw

    2. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Morata to Jesus/Aguero.