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The Gameweek Team News

Danny Rose is set to miss the first of Spurs’ two Gameweek 34 matches with a calf complaint. Burnley’s Ben Mee will be sidelined for several weeks with a shin injury, Jordan Ibe recovers from illness for Bournemouth’s pair of matches, while Anthony Knockaert and Jordan Ayew return from three-match bans for Brighton and Swansea respectively.

Here’s our summary of the team news so far, with some big-name press conferences still to come.

Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that Danny Rose will miss the home meeting with Manchester City due to a calf issue. That should see Ben Davies earn a recall after being rested for two of Spurs’ last three league matches, while Kieran Trippier and Eric Dier are also expected to be included in the starting XI for the visit from the league leaders.

For City, Fernandinho is unavailable for the trip to Wembley due to suspension, while Pep Guardiola may hand recalls to Vincent Kompany, Fabian Delph, Ilkay Gundogan and Sergio Aguero as he looks to arrest a run of three straight defeats.

Burnley boss Sean Dyche has revealed that Ben Mee faces a couple of weeks on the sidelines due to a shin injury, with Kevin Long – at 4.0 in FPL – poised to take advantage of three fixtures in the next two Gameweeks. Johann Berg Gudmundsson (calf) could come back into contention for the home clash against Leicester City, though Georges-Kevin Nkoudou is a slight injury concern due to a tight hamstring. After returning to the bench last weekend, Tom Heaton may replace Nick Pope in goal.

The Foxes will again be without the suspended Wilfred Ndidi for the trip to Turf Moor, while Vicente Iborra is a major doubt due to a hamstring injury. Youngster Hamza Choudhury could be handed a start in central midfield, while Shinji Okazaki will push for a recall in attack.

With a week until their next match – against West Brom in Gameweek 35 – Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp may keep rotation to a minimum for the visit of Bournemouth. Jordan Henderson should return after being suspended for the midweek Champions League win over Man City, though big guns Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino are expected to be named on the teamsheet after the Reds’ boss made numerous alterations at Everton last time out. Sadio Mane – having played the last three and with 90 minutes on Tuesday – looks the most vulnerable of Liverpool’s attacking three.

Jordon Ibe looks set to be available for the trip to Anfield after returning to training following illness, while Josh King is expected to earn a recall after emerging from the bench to score his third goal in five Gameweeks against Crystal Palace last Saturday. But Adam Smith remains out for the Cherries with a knee injury.

Roy Hodgson’s options up front were boosted for Crystal Palace’s home encounter against Brighton & Hove Albion after Christian Benteke and Alexander Sorloth returned to training yesterday. Wilfried Zaha and Andros Townsend could return to the flanks after being deployed as the front two at Bournemouth.

Chris Hughton will be able to call upon Anthony Knockaert for the Seagulls’ trip to Selhurst Park with the winger having served out his three-match suspension. He will vie with Jurgen Locadia and Solly March for the role on the right flank. However, midfielder Davy Propper will miss out as he begins his own three-match ban. Beram Kayal is expected to replace the Dutchman in central midfield.

Mark Hughes will be without the suspended Jack Stephens for Southampton’s home fixture against Chelsea, though midfielder Mario Lemina is expected to be available again following illness. Shane Long is should shake off an ankle knock to compete for a starting role up front, while Charlie Austin is pushing for a return to the teamsheet after his goal at Arsenal. Centre-back Jan Bednarek is being considered for a first Saints start in the Premier League, with Hughes contemplating retaining a 3-4-2-1 formation.

As for Chelsea, Andreas Christensen is likely to return in central defence at the expensive of Gary Cahill, while Tiemoue Bakayoko may be considered for a recall in midfield. Alvaro Morata could get the nod ahead of Olivier Giroud for the lone striker role again.

Jonathan Hogg is fit for Huddersfield Town’s home meeting with Watford after shaking off a knock picked up the tackle which saw Propper sent off in last weekend’s 1-1 draw against Brighton.

As for the Hornets, centre-backs Craig Cathcart and Christian Kabasele could be considered for recalls.

Swansea City will welcome back Jordan Ayew for the home encounter against Everton following his three-match suspension. Meanwhile, Carlos Carvalhal is optimistic that Mike van der Hoorn and Sam Clucas will be fit to face the Toffees.

Sam Allardyce revealed Idrissa Gueye and Phil Jagielka are both available for the trip to south Wales.

Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez has on-loan forward Islam Slimani available again after the Algerian was ineligible to face his parent club Leicester City last weekend. But the in-form Magpies are likely to remain unchanged for their home clash with Arsenal.

Granit Xhaka will be assessed ahead of the Gunners’ trip to St James’ Park after missing the 2-2 draw with CSKA Moscow due to illness. Laurent Koscielny and Aaron Ramsey could again be rested for Premier League duty, with the Welshman set to be assessed after sustaining a shin injury in Thursday’s tie. Calum Chambers and Alex Iwobi are set to earn recalls.

Jose Mourinho is expected to switch to a more attacking 4-2-3-1 system for the home fixture against bottom side West Bromwich Albion, so one of Juan Mata, Marcus Rashford or Anthony Martial are likely to start in place of Ander Herrera. That would move Paul Pogba back into the double pivot alongside Nemanja Matic

Baggies interim manager Darren Moore has revealed that Nacer Chadli, Sam Field and Daniel Sturridge are all back in training ahead of the trip to Old Trafford. Jonny Evans (knee) remains a doubt.

Manuel Lanzini (knee) and Aaron Cresswell (knock) will be assessed ahead of West Ham United’s home fixture against Stoke City. James Collins remains doubtful due to a hamstring injury.

The Potters will again be without the injured Eric Choupo-Moting (groin), while Konstantinos Stafylidis (broken rib) is set to remain out. Charlie Adam serves the final game of a three-match ban.

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 account 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. DanM8
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 29 days ago

    Looking to tie up my ML win, but could really do with some help please folks....

    Karius / Elliot
    Smalling / Alonso / Mustafi / Lowton / Morgan
    Salah / Son / Willian / Mahrez / Milivojevic
    Aubameyang / Vardy / Wood

    Can't help thinking either Kane or Lukaku are essential for the closing games.

    a) Salah & Auba > Pogba & Kane
    b) Son & Aubu > Pogba & Lukaku
    c) Aubu & Wood > Lukaku & Barnes
    d) better suggestions !!!

    2ft, 0.7m in the bank

    Any comments much appreciated

  2. Brem
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 29 days ago

    Heres a tough one that I can't decide on:

    1. Kane & Lukaku but -4
    2. or Kane & Vardy for free?

    1. aborg
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 29 days ago

      2 for me with same situation . I did the same and got Pogba instead as I think he just has enough potential as Lukaku to score this dgw.

  3. aborg
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 29 days ago

    2 for me. I did the same and got Pogba instead as I think he just has enough potential as Lukaku to score this dgw.

  4. Tommy d
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 29 days ago

    De gea
    Morgan/lowton/alonso
    Salah/zaha/lingard/mahraz
    Kaka/kane/barnes

    Pope/ibe/dunk/simpson

    To BB or not? Got FH and TC in bank

    1. Lignja
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 29 days ago

      Look fine for bb

    2. Jayv807
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 29 days ago

      May as well BB as you have 13 DGW players

    3. Tommy d
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 29 days ago

      Yea hopefully 13! Cheers guys

  5. Jayv807
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 29 days ago

    No FH or WC so thinking I’ll save a FT as I need to hold a few GW35 players.

    Will TC Kane as my team will be better suited to BB37 (12 DGW37 players in team)

    DDG
    Davies, Alonso, VVD, Maguire
    Hazard, Willian, Alli
    Kane(TC), Auba, Wood

    Fab, Mili, Kennedy, Ogbonna

    Sound OK? Or any suggestions?

  6. Doylaz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 29 days ago

    Is this worth it?

    Van Der Hoorn ---> Chilwell for a -4

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 29 days ago

      Nah

  7. badchauncey
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 29 days ago

    Planning to BB this week and feel monreal needs to go. I have 5.6 total if i sell him. Any good options?
    current Def is
    Chil, Morgan, Lowton, Smalling ,

    I'm MAXED on Leicester but open all other teams. any good dbl game options to make up the -4 hit I take on moving out Nacho?

  8. Trippier Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 29 days ago

    Reposting: Who should I bench this weekend for Auba to come on? Chilwell or Gudmundsson?

  9. Legohair
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 29 days ago

    Which is better for GW34?
    A. Long(save some cash and bench rest of games probably
    B. Tarkowski
    C. Someone else?
    I already own Lowton.im selling Stephens so im thinking to replace him for burnley def

  10. RamaLangaDingDong
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 29 days ago

    Hi Guys
    Similar questions posted - I know but I miscalculated funds in the bank for Lukaku and find myself 0.1m short. Schoolboy error!

    Will need to downgrade Lowton for -4 but for whom?

    1) Long
    2) TAA
    3) Ogbonna / Matsuaku
    4) Other

    Appreciate that Long is the only one with doubles but will TA-A (BOU) or West Ham (STO) have a better chance of a clean sheet IYO?
    (Have Chilwell & Kiko already)

  11. mitsubachi
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 29 days ago

    BB 34
    De Gea/Ryan
    Smalling/Lowton/Morgan/Cedric/Alonso/
    Gross/William/Son/Mahrez/Salah
    Auba/Vardy/Austin

    Want a Man U attacker, should I:
    1) Alonso->Tark, Auba-> Kane, Vardy -> Lukaku -4
    2) Alonso -> Long, Auba->Kane, Son->Sanchez -4

    Thanks!

  12. SergioRamos94
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 29 days ago

    I need to free up 2.1mil to go from Aubameyang to Kane in attack.

    Should I?
    A) Otamendi => Long
    B) Son => Milivojevic/Gross/Lingard
    C) Stick with Aubameyang

  13. UnitedFan51
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 29 days ago

    De Gea
    Alonso, Chilwell, ___
    Willian, Mahrez, Sanchez, ___
    Kane, Vardy, ___

    1. Smalling, Alli, Barnes OR
    2. Lowton, Eriksen, Wood

  14. Trippier Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 29 days ago

    Hello, would be grateful for any opinions: Who should I bench this weekend for Auba to come on? Chilwell or Gudmundsson? Think he will outscore both of them.

  15. Stephen Carty
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 29 days ago

    1) Mahrez and Arnautovic > Sanchez and Cook (-4)
    2) Son > Pogba (free)

    Thoughts?