Team News

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. Bene_the_horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed....

    Do we think JWP or Ibe could be a good budget differential? Not heard much chat about either of these two on here!

    1. Lukakwho
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yeh I have Ibe

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, they could be

    3. Union_Jacks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Got ibe

  2. barton fc
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    best option?
    A) dunk to long
    B) gross to lingard
    have 1FT that will go to waste when i FH like the look of lingard but he's not nailed, long should get the 34 double and give me money ITB for 37. also don't like the double brighton defence my TV forced me into. i have ryan and lowton in my team already.

    1. Lukakwho
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Long

  3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Mohamed Salah is the first player in history to win Premier League Player of the Month three times in one season.

    1. Lukakwho
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Wow

    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      That's surprising

    3. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Legend

  4. Moose™
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed.

    Salah + Auba --> Pogba + (K)ane for -4. Do it?

    1. Lukakwho
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Not Pogba. How much do you have for the mid slot?

      1. Moose™
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        8.0 left

        1. Lukakwho
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Hmm maybe Pogba or Lingard then.

  5. Union_Jacks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    If you’ve got Son now are you tempted to just keep?

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Of course

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Of course, not made of transfers 😆

    3. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      For sure.

    4. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Mos def

  6. FPL ElasticO
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Who to transfer in for Auba?? Need some suggestions Guys ..... really confused now.....

    A. Kane
    B. Lukaku

    1. moz_1983
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku for the fixtures, but Kane more explosive. You're good either way.

  7. McGurn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Can anyone confirm how the free transfers work in a free hit week? I realise you won’t get an extra one that week, but I assume if you didn’t use the previous weeks transfer that you still have 2 available the week after the free hit? Or do you revert back to 1? ie. if I free hit in GW35 but don't do a transfer in GW34 do i have 2 for GW36? Thanks.

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Back to 1

    2. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Revert back to 1. Same as if you played a WC too.

    3. BRONALDINHO
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      no, it basically let's you get away with transferring in a bunch of players at once and then it reverts to your team before the GW with 1 transfer

    4. McGurn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks

  8. SUPER MOKH
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    A. Mahrez & Auba > Sanchez & Vardy
    B. Mahrez & Auba > Eriksen & Kaku

    DDG Ryan
    Mustafi Smalling Morgan Kiko Tarko
    Willian Mahrez Alli Gross King
    Kane Barnes Auba

    1. Union_Jacks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Just auba to kaku for me

      1. Volley127
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Agree. I wouldnt lose Mahrez.

  9. motit
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Hi,
    For Draft, only for DGW34
    Choose 3:

    1. Murray
    2. Barnes
    3. Wood
    4. Austin

    THX

    1. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      3

  10. Regin
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    does anybody know ben crabtree's current rank?

  11. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    After laterally weeks of planning my BB34, I've now come round to deciding to use my TC instead. Leaving BB for 37. I've got a better BB already set up for that.

    Anyone else uturned like this?

    1. Union_Jacks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Who have you got for 37?

      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Benchwise....I'll have BB37
        Ryan, VdH, J.ayew, Mustafi
        All dgws

        Compared to BB34
        Ryan, Robertson (prolly won't play), Mustafi (risk), Lowton

        1. Union_Jacks
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          37 throws up some better TV options for me and you’ll likely play those dgwers as part of your 11 anyway.

          Just transfer Robertson out to a dgwer and go ahead with the BB IMO.

          1. Union_Jacks
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            TC*

          2. potatoace
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            I'll have 15 dgwrs for 37
            Ive only 12 for 34

            Got all the dgw34 defenders i need/can afford. Only option is double up on bur def and im not doing that as means more to get rid of for 37

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Problem is bur, they look okay 34, 37 is iffy - Kane tc37 looks better too

      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        That's the main issue for me. Bur is the best dgw player I have on bench 34. By 37 he will be VdH , nicer fixtures.

  12. Where dahoud at
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Hows this looking, any suggestions welcome

    Pickford
    Vvd, keane, simpson
    Lingard, erikson, mane, cork
    Kane (vc), lukaku (c), vardy

    Bench, foster, francis, kennedy, zanka

    1. moz_1983
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Pickford > Schmeichel?

  13. Clifford☯
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    No FH chip left. BBing this week.

    DDG Hennessey
    Alonso VVD Mustafi Lowton Tarkowski
    Salah Mahrez Willian Gross Gudmundsson
    Aubameyang Firmino Deeney

    2.7 ITB, 2 FTs

    A) auba To Kane
    B) Auba to Lukaku
    C) Gudmundsson to Arnautovic
    D) anything else?

  14. Ghost86
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you lose to fund Kane?

    A) Bailly to Christensen
    B) Son to Lingard
    C) Gross to Milivojevic

    1. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      C

    2. Clifford☯
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      C

  15. barton fc
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    current rank is 98K, is top 50K achievable? i still have all my chips bar wildcard.
    ( im kinda new so not sure how easy it will be to climb when i use my chips)

    1. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      For sure, not that far off in terms of points. You'd think that using chips in 3 of the next 4 weeks your rank will jump considerably.

    2. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Absolutely possible.

      1. Volley127
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I went from about 400k to 35k in the last 5 weeks or so last season, mostly because of the chips.

    3. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Easily. Most in top 10k have used lots of chips so big advantage

    4. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Of course.

    5. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Stick your ID in here and check the points difference between you and various milestones:

      http://www.anewpla.net/fpl/report/

      It's more than possible.

  16. Lukakwho
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Is there anyone worth transferring mustafi to for a hit as he is such a rotation risk and has only 1 game?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe a Man U defender

    2. Union_Jacks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      No I have to keep.

      No FH and he plays 35, will have to take whatever happens on the chin.

      Hopefully my chin is smacked by a thundering Mustafi headed goal. 🙂

  17. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    This worth a bench boost? Fabianski lowton Mustafi Barnes

    1. Jonny HOW SON?
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      when would you use it, if not this GW?

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe 37 as used my TC

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yep, that can get 16-20

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers

    3. Union_Jacks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Absolutely

  18. StayoutheSpiceZone
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Morning guys!
    Can u see if my FH team is 'gtg', or any changes you may consider (this is obviously before hearing any team news from this afternoon's pressers)

    DDG
    Morgan Davies Smalling Long
    Sanchez (c) Willian Alli
    Vardy Kane Lukaku (vc)

    Cheers

  19. Dynamic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    When is the Liverpool line-up normally leaked?

    1. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Absolutely waiting for this

  20. Eric Banternaaa
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Appreciate any comments.

    DDG Hennessey
    Jones Christiensen Monreal Lowton Chilwell
    Salah Son WIllian Mahrez Gudmundsson
    Barnes Aubameyang Lukaku

    2FT 0.1 ITB BB34 TC37 No FH. Currently have 7 available for next GW. Agree with this transfer. Carry 2 over to next week?

    Jones > Smalling

    1. StayoutheSpiceZone
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Smalling defo more likely to play than Jones imo

      1. Eric Banternaaa
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I think the same. Any other defender over Jones, have no FH next week and currently have 7 players.

        1. StayoutheSpiceZone
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          I think just ride out next week. Smalling has two good DGWs, maybe get 8 out next week and smash your captain choice, you will be better prepped then i reckon

  21. Stefan Schnoor
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    G2G?

    0.4 ITB, 0FTs left, BB Active:

    DDG
    Morgan Vertonghen Alonso
    Mahrez Salah Son Willian Gross
    Lukaku Vardy

    Ryan / Lowton / Barnes / Cedric

    Cheers

    1. moz_1983
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yep

  22. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    BB GW34

    A) Aubameyang,Stephens,Gross > Kane,Cook,Long -4
    or
    B) Aubameyang,Son,Stephens > Kane,Lingard,Cedric/Ward -4

  23. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Christian Eriksen's agent has expressed his surprise at Harry Kane’s desperation to claim last week’s disputed goal at Stoke City.

    Yet, Kane insisted the Dane’s free-kick had flicked his shoulder before going in, and he was awarded the goal after Tottenham took the unusual step of appealing to the Premier League.

    “It’s a remarkable situation, Christian found it hard to believe although we shouldn’t make it bigger than it is. But it’s true that in 35 years in football I’ve never seen anything like this before. Fortunately, Christian is a very intelligent guy and he will not make an issue of it".

    "“For Christian, there is only the team, always and everywhere, standing together, shoulder to shoulder".

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Just when you thought a boring story couldn't get more boring.

      1. boc610
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        its definitely more exciting that a scratched cricket ball

        1. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          0-0 draw 🙂

    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Why is it hard to believe? Harry thought it was his goal, and is in the race for a 3rd golden boot in a row

      1. boc610
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        it doesn't go anywhere near him, no matter how many times you watch it. kane is a laughing stock. you win golden boots by actually scoring goals.

        1. Bubz
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          I haven't actually seen it, just assumed it must be very close if it ended up being awarded

        2. StayoutheSpiceZone
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Exactly.

        3. StayoutheSpiceZone
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          This should have been exactly reply soz!

      2. StayoutheSpiceZone
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Pathetic. Just footballers being full of their own importance. It wasn't given to Kane, just get over it and score some more Harry - show some class. Crying like a baby about it. Went down in my opinion this week, although I didn't have him in my team so pretty happy!

    3. boc610
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      haha "shoulder to shoulder"...nice dig at 'arry

  24. Orlando Pirate
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Kane -8 or Vardy?

    1. brenks
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Vardy

  25. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    @BUBZ

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Best Option this GW ...
      TC or BB I haven't FH for GW 35
      https://imgur.com/sypiWh4
      2FT AND 1.2 M

  26. Eric Banternaaa
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Best defender to choose for rest of season?

    Taking into account DGW and Blanks.

    1. Tommyg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Alonso

  27. FPLord
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    DDG Fabianski
    Lowton Alonso Morgan (Mustafi Dummett)
    Son Willian Salah Mahrez (Kenedy)
    Lukaku Barnes Auba 0.0 2FT

    Trailing by 68p, so need to take some risks. Which move would you go for? Rival won't have anyone I bring (he has Luk and Kane and no Salah). Will have to play TC as well

    A. Mustafi, Auba > Valencia, Vardy (TC)
    B. Salah, Auba > Sanchez (TC), Vardy

  28. Tommyg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    So it comes down to this:
    A) Long
    Or
    B) Kiko

  29. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Mustafi, sterling, Robertson, firmino who leaves first ?

  30. GuillermoDickero
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Best defenders for this GW 5.5 or under? Interested to hear who people are putting in....

    Smalling -will he play both?
    Christensen - same question..
    Cedric - Southampton aren’t keeping clean sheets
    Chilwell - at risk of rotation with Fuchs?
    Long - very cheap and playing a double

    1. moz_1983
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Best would be either of the first two, though they could be limited to a single game. I'd imagine Christensen will play both (I hope at least) after sitting out the last one.