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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.

708 Comments Post a Comment
  1. YouReds
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts??

    a) Dummett + Mustafi > Chilwell + Davies -8
    b) Dummett > Chilwell / Davies? -4

    I want to have 14DGWs so Dummett is definitely going, worried Mustafi might be in for a rest this weekend.

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

      1st 😀

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

        On 6th page 😮

        Just Mustafi to Davies imo, Dummett to Chilwell not worth a hit

      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Awww, so sweet.

    2. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Just B. To Davies.

  2. Kizza_10
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    You guys think it’s worth the -4 hit ?

    Out: Ederson

    In: De Gea

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yes if will keep him until end of season

    2. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      This week probably worth it

    3. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      yay

    4. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

  3. Strchld
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Do we expect Van Der Hoorn to start?

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

      No

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

    Okay, guys. Here is my dilemma. 45pts ahead in big cash league and i'm debating if i should block rivals players or go for the "best" ones. Both will BB this GW.

    Here are our teams:
    Me:
    2.5 ITB
    ddg/ryan
    Alonso / Lowton / Morgan / Stephens* / MUSTAFI
    Mahrez / Son / Wilian / ALLI / GROB
    Auba / Barnes / VARDY

    He:
    1,1 ITB
    ddg/ryan
    Alonso / Lowton / Morgan / Stephens* / SMALLING
    Mahrez / Son / Wilian / SALAH / GUDMUNSSON
    Auba / Barnes / FIRMINO

    He have done 2 transfers for free and now have 0.6 ITB. I'm pretty sure its Auba + Stephens -> Lukaku + 4.6 def.

    So, do i (1 FT):

    A) Auba + Stephens -> Lukaku + Smailing (To block his dbl UTD def)
    B) Auba + Stephens -> Lukaku + Vertongen (Good prospects of Spurs)
    C) Auba + Stephens -> Kane + _____ (Becuse, Kane...)
    D) Other.

    Sorry for long post, appreciate it.

    1. Martial Matas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      If confident of his moves, A or B both sound good. Lukaku is the key move for me, don't see too much difference in scores from Smelling or Vertongen. Depends how much you want to shut him down!

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

        Thanks. I will probably do A.

        But gonna wait until after ManU presser.

        Thanks!

  5. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Still not sure whether to BB or TC this week...

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Do you have good squad or plan for dgw 37?

      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah fair play should probs have planned a bit more

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

    Will firmino start? & would you keep him anyway?

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

      I’m keeping him for two more weeks as I need him with no FH.

      Then I might think about selling if I believe he’ll be protected in GW36.

    2. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      hoping for a line up leak. I’ve got no FH so ideally want him for 34/35 but if it’s leaked he won’t start will move him out this week

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

      I’m keeping this week . Deferential now

  7. Only a Hazard of time
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    De Gea*
    Alonso* Lowton* Duffy*
    Salah, Shaqiri, Ibe*, Mahrez*
    Auba, Kane*, Vardy*
    (Hennesy, VvD, Ogbonna, TCarroll)

    TC over BB surely? FH used, BB and TC left. Already gone Firmino+Otamendi to Lowton+Kane for a -4.

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah that looks like a TC team rather than BB

      1. Only a Hazard of time
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks, forgot to say 2nd WC is still left to allow for 15 DGWers in 37

        1. Kanga roo
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          WHo do you plan to TC though?

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

    Which one would you choose to make 0.5:

    A) Bailly -> Smalling
    B) Tarko -> Long

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

      If you already have cover then no need ....otherwise A...

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

        Thanks. Need it to fund Auba -> Kane

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

    So I am going in the DGWk with this team.... G2G?? Will play BB..

    DDG/Ryan
    Alonso/ Lowton/ Morgan/ Dunk/ Smalling
    Gross/ Mahrez/ Willian/ Salah/ Lingard
    Kane(c)/ Vardy/ Barnes

    1. as33
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      BB Want to get Kaku, is it worth for -4 Son>Willian and Auba>Kaku?
      Smeichel/Hennesy
      Schelotto, Alexander,Vertonghen, Lowton, Chilwell
      Son, Mahrez, Hazard, Lingard, Gross
      Auba, Kane, Barnes ?

    2. Home Late From Age
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      smooth! 11 in common

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

      g2g- I have a very similar team. Instead of Vardy and Smalling I have Cedric and Lukaku

  10. Dr Van Nostrand
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    LFC and Real are now joint faves to win it at 2/1

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

      People are sleeping on Bayern I feel

      1. Srv210
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Same , they can be the underdogs I feel

        1. Dr Van Nostrand
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Roma is the clear underdog will be tough for them

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

        Yep.

    2. Dr Van Nostrand
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Bayern could easily win it esp with Heynckes back

  11. seanie3
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    As I predicted it looks like it will be a Real Madrid v Liverpool Champions league final, it is the glamour final for UEFA and they wanted to keep them apart until the final... never thought for a second that Liverpool would get anyone other than Roma.

    1. fr3d
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      lol captain hindsight

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        That's not hindsight.

      2. seanie3
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        That is not hindsight

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          😉

  12. Srv210
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Who do you think go to UCL finals & why??

    Bayern vs real Madrid
    Liverpool vs Roma

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

      Bayern v Pool for me.

      1. Srv210
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Same...cheers mate!

    2. Speédy
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Fancy Bayern with Ramos suspended for the first leg.

      1. Home Late From Age
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        seems not..

  13. Tabbara
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Which option is better:
    A: Kane,Lingard and Vertonghen for Mustafi,Auba and Son(-4)
    B:Kane,Lukaku,Long and Hojbjerg for Mustafi,Auba,Son and Vardy (-8)
    Thx

    1. Schmeichel Jr.
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A

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

    Rome will beat Liverpool. They can actually defend in Italy, and dont go full out attack, like Pep.

    1. Srv210
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Showed great heart against Barca, I can see it as a tough tie

  15. Speédy
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Salah against Roma if the semis then.

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yep. He knows them and they know him.

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

    Has Mourinho had his presser yet?

    1. fr3d
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      In 20 minutes I believe

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

        Thanks

  17. Wakanda
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    will jones be able to play this GW ?

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

      See above.
      He's already passed fit though , isn't he?

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

    FH team....all set? gives me 10DGW players & Salah

    DDG
    Smalling - Morgan - Chillwell - Long
    Salah - Son - Mahrez - Hazard
    Kane - Lukaku

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

      Understand the differential option with Haz. Too much money for that though imo.
      Would prefer Sanchez at 1 million more. Or someone cheaper,upgrading a def.

  19. as33
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    BB this gw: Want to get Kaku, is it worth for -4 Son>Willian and Auba>Kaku?
    Smeichel/Hennesy
    Schelotto, Alexander,Vertonghen, Lowton, Chilwell
    Son, Mahrez, Hazard, Lingard, Gross
    Auba, Kane, Barnes ??

  20. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Time to punt to make up 269 points on the No. 1 in the world .... Triple Captain armband on Kane it is 🙂

    At just 30% ownership it is even a differential 😉

  21. Schmeichel Jr.
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Stephens > Vertonghen or Bavies? Who is a better shout for the rest of the season?

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Bavies for me.

      1. Schmeichel Jr.
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks, I'm leaning towards him just worried of Rose making it back soon

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

      Vert for me, 100% nailed and Rose may steal some gametime from Davies for a few games.

  22. Champions united
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    BB WITH theis bench
    Ryan mili mariappa kennedy

    Yes or no

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      No..

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

    Current BB34 squad:

    DeGea Ryan
    Dunk Morgan Tark Lowton Monreal
    Mahrez Willian Son Lingard Gudmundsson
    Kane Vardy Aubameyang

    1FT, Planning on doing Auba -> Lukaku

    But worth replacing Monreal for a -4?

    Any suggestions for best replacement (5.8m)? Already have double Burnley, 3 x Lei and 3 x Man U... Can’t afford any Spurs defenders

    That leaves Chelsea - but not sold on Christensen or Rudiger

    Or a Southampton defender and bank the cash?

  24. xHolmesyx
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    GK: De Gea,

    Alonso, Morgan, Tarkowski
    Midfield: Mahrez, Salah, Willian, Son & Grob
    Forwards: Auba, Vardy

    Bench: Ryan, Austin, Lowton, Cedric.

    Playing Bench Boost
    0.1 ITB
    Son >Lingard, Auba > Kane good moves?

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Auba > Kane is a given.
      Sonny > Lingz is meh.
      But if its only way of getting Kane in then go for it

  25. Ten Season Wonder
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    This decision is slowly killing me!!!!

    Please pick best trio to go with; DGW (BB active)

    A). Alexis, Mahrez, £5.5m mid, K.Long (for -8 hit)
    B). Alexis, Sonny, Gross, K.Long (for -4 hit)
    C). Pogba, Mahrez, Gross, Alonso (NO HIT)
    .

    *fwiw - If I have Alexis, I WILL 100% captain him.

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

      C

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

    Do I:

    A) Bench Boost with Ryan, Lowton, Gudmunsdon & Dunk
    B) Save BB for GW37 and have a better bench (e.g. Swans)?

    No TC chip

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      No TC...!

      37 could work out better but always risk of roatiton

  27. EMERGING STAR
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Okazaki looks good for third striker role for vardy non owners.

    Iborra might not play

    1. Schmeichel Jr.
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      As a Leicester fan I would avoid, definitely not nailed and not a reliable source of attacking returns as much as I like him.

      1. EMERGING STAR
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks. I went with Vardy upfront and Albrighton in midfield

  28. Rik Waller
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    That HT about Lukaku being rotated has given me the willies.

    Is there some truth to it or is it just more pro-Kane propaganda?

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

    Is no-one else considering Aguero TC during GW37? Home against Huddersfield and Brighton seems ridiculous to miss.

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Depends on kane form

    2. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Will he play?

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

        He came on in the last game against United, so looks over his injury at least. Those two fixtures are throwing my BB37 plans.

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

      If he's fully fit and nailed for both? Maybe

    4. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      If he looks nailed I'll definitely go with him.

    5. EMERGING STAR
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Will get him if needed but armband will be on Kane

  30. danishdynamite
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    It's not up there for sexiness with "keep / sell Salah", but ........ are we expecting Mustafi to play this weekend, or is a -4 for Mustafi > Christensen worth considering ?