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The Weekend Team News

Man City’s Sergio Aguero confirms his fitness for the trip to Leicester City. Toby Alderweireld is sidelined until around Christmas ahead of Spurs’ north London derby with Arsenal, but both Hugo Lloris and Dele Alli are expected to be in contention.

Crystal Palace, meanwhile, will have Christian Benteke available for their home meeting with Everton. Here’s our round-up of the team news so far, with nine press conferences still to come.

Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero took to social media yesterday to declare himself fit for the trip to Leicester City, seemingly feeling no ill effects from the dizzy spell he suffered while on international duty with Argentina.

Pep Guardiola is due to speak later today and, while we’re expecting the City boss to remain cagey, the signs are that Aguero will be in the squad at the King Power Stadium. Whether he’s chosen for the starting line-up is another matter – Gabriel Jesus has been selected for each and every away match so far this season.

Arsene Wenger has revealed that he doesn’t believe Olivier Giroud (thigh) will be fit for the derby with Spurs, while Shkodran Mustafi (thigh) and Danny Welbeck (groin) will be assessed today.

Toby Alderweireld will miss the trip to the Emirates due to a hamstring injury, and could be sidelined until after Christmas. But Mauricio Pochettino will be buoyed by the fact Hugo Lloris, Michel Vorm, Harry Winks, Dele Alli and Harry Kane all returned to full training yesterday.

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe revealed he will make a late decision on Josh King, who hasn’t trained so far this week due to a back injury. Benik Afobe is back in contention after overcoming a groin injury, but Junior Stanislas remains sidelined.

Huddersfield Town head coach David Wagner will travel to the Vitality Stadium without the suspended Christopher Schindler. Martin Cranie is set to get the nod in his place. Meanwhwhile, the influential Aaron Mooy will be assessed today following his international exertions with Australia.

Similarly, Burnley manager Sean Dyche will assess Chris Wood today ahead of the home clash against Swansea City. The forward arrived back late from international duty with New Zealand and is also nursing a hamstring problem.

Paul Clement will be able to call upon Wilfried Bony, Renato Sanches, Leon Britton, Martin Olsson and Angel Rangel for the trip to Turf Moor after all five players missed the 1-0 home defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.

Christian Benteke is available for Crystal Palace’s home meeting with Everton, but Ruben Loftus-Cheek is doubtful due to a back spasm. He failed to train on Thursday and will undergo further assessment prior to Saturday’s clash.

Despite returning to training, Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina will miss the trip to Anfield due to an ankle injury.

Nacer Chadli picked up a fresh injury in training on Thursday ahead of West Bromwich Albion’s home encounter with Chelsea. Manager Tony Pulis has ruled out the Belgian “for the foreseeable future”. We will hear from Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte regarding knocks to Eden Hazard and Michy Batshuayi later today, though the latter is expected to miss out.

Chris Hughton has no fresh injury concerns ahead of Brighton & Hove Albion’s home clash against Stoke City on Monday night.

But the Potters will be without injured duo Jack Butland and Geoff Cameron for the trip to the Amex Stadium. The Seagulls have no new injury concerns, with Steve Sidwell their only notable absentee.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of tomorrow’s 11.30am 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. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Silva, Aguero > Sane, Lukaku (-4)?

    1. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      incredibly sideways.

      1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Can just see Aguero coming on for a 20 min cameo...

        1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Quick brace

    2. Typo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Would'nt do that

    3. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Or Lascelles, Aguero > Daniels/Moreno, Lukaku

    4. Rik Waller
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Two upgrades so why not. You gonna captain Lukaku?

  2. Typo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Otamendi -> 5.6 player?

    Got: Mee, Jones, Duffy, Rangel

    Want to upgrade Rangel next week, thats why i only got 5.6 to replace Otamendi with.

    Is Ota -> Smalling this week
    Rangel -> Daniels/moreno next week a good call?

    Other suggestions?

  3. Mauricios Cappuccino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Good evening/afternoon.

    Pope Daniels Niasse or Speroni Francis Abraham?

    I have Mee.

    1. Dazzleraz
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      as long as you have yourself..

      Pope Daniels and Abraham is the ideal
      or speroni daniels abraham

  4. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Just found the season ticker on the right... how have I not seen this before!

    1. KLOPPTOMANIA
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      And you've just posted on an old article :p

      1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        not a great day

  5. balint84
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    A) sell Ritchie to someone in same prize or B) sell Cedric to daniels?

  6. balint84
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    I have Jones
    Cedric to another United defender? good idea?

  7. BenSvnt
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    If I take a Free Hit when having 2 FT do the 2 FT still be there next week?

    1. Ronnie Hotdog
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      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      No, it'll be 1 FT next week.

  8. BBC_TF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Kolasinac to G Cahill on a FT?

  9. stamboy
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Best sub 5m defender to play all matches for the next 5 or 6 weeks?

    A) Dann
    B) Daniels
    C) Moreno
    D) Another

    Leaning towards Dann or Daniels.

    Thoughts appreciated.

  10. Live Lad
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Eriksen to Sane for free? Have Jesus who I might sell. 2 FTs

  11. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Any news on Jones rlc

  12. NIELK
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Is Sterling fit to play?

  13. ARJEI
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    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    ZLATAN is back for service!!!!!!

  14. Jelder
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on the team for this week?

    Pope
    Azpi Jones Monreal Daniels
    Salah Eriksen Richarlison Sterling
    Lukaku Aguero

    Elliot Abraham King Mbemba

  15. finnish92
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    I want to upgrade Cedric. I have then 6 in the bank. Any good options?

  16. SuperMane Returns
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on this Free Hit Team please....?

    GW12 team
    Speroni
    Moreno/Mee/Duffy
    Sane/Salah/Eriksen/Sterling
    Kane/Morata/Firmino

    (Sub fodder - Pereira/Tuanzebe/Hune/McTom)

    1. Kwaps FC 9
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      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      It might be worth having at least one sub that actually plays, in case someone from your starting 11 doesn't get picked.

  17. goran
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    will play jones?

  18. Catsandhats
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Who shall i swap Atsu for with a 5.4 budget? I was thinking of Doucoure?

    Also, what is the verdict on Jones/sterling playing? worth a -4 to get either out?

    Thanks!

  19. osullg26
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Is Hazard fit so for the West Brim game?

  20. Siggicv8
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    DDG
    Moreno-Daniels-Mee
    Richarlison-Zaha-Sane-Salah
    Aguero-Kaku(C)-Morata
    good to go? have 1 FT

  21. xRedArrow
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    With Jones out, play:

    A) Trippier (ars + no Toby)
    B) Wimmer (bha + no Butland)