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4 May 2018 544 comments
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Romelu Lukaku will miss Manchester United’s trip to Brighton tonight, while Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny faces a spell on the sidelines after being stretchered off against Atletico Madrid last night.

Chelsea welcome back Marcos Alonso for the home clash against Liverpool following a three-match ban, while Kyle Walker, Vincent Kompany, David Silva are all expected to return as Man City entertain Huddersfield on Sunday.

Here’s our summary of the team news so far ahead of Double Gameweek 37, with a whole host of big-name press conferences still to come today.

Man United will be without Romelu Lukaku for the trip to the Amex after the forward suffered an ankle injury against Arsenal. Jose Mourinho is optimistic that the striker will be available for the FA Cup later this month, which suggests he also won’t be ready to face West Ham in midweek.

That could allow Marcus Rashford or Anthony Martial to lead the line in the Belgian’s absence, though Alexis Sanchez offers another alternative. Meanwhile, reports in the local press state that both Phil Jones and Eric Bailly have travelled as part of the squad to face the Seagulls. Intrigugingly, they have currently omitted Sanchez from their squad listing.

Brighton welcome back Davy Propper tonight following the midfielder’s three-match ban, while Glenn Murray is expected to earn a recall up front after Leonardo Ulloa was afforded a rare start last time out.

Bruno Martins Indi has been ruled out of Stoke City’s crucial home meeting with Crystal Palace due to a groin injury, joining Eric Choupo-Moting and Konstantinos Stafylidis on the sidelines. Glen Johnson is expected to be in contention, while Jese Rodriguez has been granted compassionate leave for the remainder of his loan contract.

As for the in-form Eagles, Roy Hodgson is again expected to name an unchanged side for the trip to the bet365 Stadium. Jason Puncheon is closing in on a first-team return, but Hodgson revealed that the midfielder, along with striker Connor Wickham, is unlikely to feature before the end of the season.

Eddie Howe revealed that Adam Smith and Harry Arter remain out for Bournemouth’s home fixture against Swansea City. Jermain Defoe may come into contention for a recall in attack at the expense of Callum Wilson.

Carlos Carvalhal will have Federico Fernandez (knee) and Luciano Narsingh (ankle) available for Swansea’s trip to the Vitality Stadium. Fernandez is expected to return in central defence, which is likely to shift Kyle Naughton to right wing-back.

Leicester City boss Claude Puel will be without the suspended Marc Albrighton for the visit of West Ham United to the King Power Stadium. Danny Simpson should return at right-back, then, while Demarai Gray could retain his role on the left flank. Wilfred Ndidi (hamstring), Kasper Schmeichel and Shinji Okazaki (both ankle) are all injury concerns, though Ndidi was pictured in training yesterday and may be fit to start.

After being ineligible to face his parent club Manchester City, Joe Hart should replace Adrian in goal for West Ham United’s trip to the King Power Stadium. Arthur Masuaku and Joao Mario could also push for recalls against the Foxes.

Roberto Pereyra (groin) remains an injury concern ahead of Watford’s home encounter with Newcastle United, but Javi Gracia may hand recalls to Troy Deeney and Gerard Deulofeu – both featured off the bench in Monday’s loss at Spurs.

Islam Slimani will miss the rest of the season with a three-match ban after being charged by the FA for violent conduct following an incident against West Bromwich Albion. Rafa Benitez could hand a start to Jacob Murphy at Vicarage Road, but Christian Atsu remains an injury concern.

James Morrison and Gareth Barry remain West Brom’s only injury absentees ahead of the home encounter against Tottenham Hotspur.

Spurs will check on the availability of Mousa Dembele ahead of the trip to The Hawthorns after the Belgian was forced off with an ankle sprain in the 2-0 win over Watford. Victor Wanyama will be on standby to start in central midfield. Elsewhere, the likes of Serge Aurier, Danny Rose and Erik Lamela are expected to push for starts.

Sam Allardyce could name an unchanged starting XI for the home encounter against Southampton, with Nikola Vlasic perhaps keeping his place in the side at the expense of Yannick Bolasie. Mason Holgate is again sidelined, while a back injury will keep Dominic Calvert-Lewin out once more.

Mark Hughes has revealed that the Saints have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the trip to Goodison Park. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Shane Long are perhaps the players most likely to earn recalls.

Kyle Walker, Vincent Kompany, David Silva and John Stones could all be available for the home clash against Huddersfield Town after all being pictured in training yesterday. Pep Guardiola is expected to name something close to his strongest starting XI given City will lift the Premier League trophy on Sunday.

As for the Terriers, they will check on Tom Ince ahead of the trip to the Etihad after the midfielder missed the 2-0 defeat to Everton due to a hamstring problem.

Arsenal will be without Laurent Koscielny for the rest of the season, with the Frenchman potentially set to miss this summer’s World Cup with a recurrence of his Achilles problem. Calum Chambers, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could all start against the Clarets, while the Gunners boss could name a full-strength line-up for what will be his final home match in charge. This could allow Alexandre Lacazette to retain his central role, with Aubameyang stationed wide left.

Chris Wood will be assessed ahead of the trip to the Emirates after being forced off with a gashed foot in the goalless draw with Brighton & Hove Albion. Ben Mee is still struggling to overcome a shin injury, so Kevin Long looks set to retain his start in central defence.

Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso has served out his three-match ban and is available for the home meeting with Liverpool. The Spaniard is expected to replace Emerson Palmieri at left wing-back, though Willian could again miss out, having been named on the bench in each of the last two league matches.

Jurgen Klopp is expected to name a strong starting XI for the trip to Stamford Bridge, given a top-four finish is not yet confirmed. The Reds boss could rotate in defence should he look to freshen up his options following Wednesday’s trip to Rome, with Ragnar Klavan, Alberto Moreno and Nathaniel Clyne providing options in the back four. Danny Ings has started the last two league fixtures up top but may have to settle for a spot on the bench this time.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of tonight’s 7pm 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. NotsoSpursy
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    JAyew -> Barnes for a hit?

    both have good fixtures final GW

    1. Dave Bauer
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      If you mean the other way around, then yes I think it’s worth it.

    2. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      No. You want Ayew this week ahead of Barnes. If you really want Barnes next week, take the hit next week.

    3. NotsoSpursy
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      yes sorry ! other way around

  2. Jimbo-Jones
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Rival has Salah Kane Jesus Sterling.... any help appreciated! Only 1 point in it!

    1. Salah -> Sterling (-4)
    2. Willian -> Sané (-4)
    3. Willian & Tarkowski -> Sterling & Long (-8)

    DDG
    Vertonghen Chilwell Laporte
    Son Salah Willian Lingard Milivojevic
    Kane Jesus

    Barnes Tark Lowton

  3. Tmel
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    a) Arnie, Dilva, Eriksen, Sterling & Gross - means ditch Salah
    b) Salah, Kenedy, Eriksen, Sterling & Gross - keeping Salah

    If I ditch Salah then there's a fair chance I don't get him back in 38 or if I do would be at the expense of Eriksen and for a hit

  4. DR0GBA
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Bottomed

    Who is more essential to bring in this week?

    A) Lingard > Ramsey (-4)
    B) Hazard, Lingard > Alli, Sane (-8)

    1. Goat
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      A for Arnautovic

      1. DR0GBA
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        My rival has him and i'm chasing, need to go different

    2. Dave Bauer
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I like A a lot.

  5. adam28193
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    VDH the best defender up to 4.5 this week?

    If so is Willian and Kiko > Arnie and VDH a no brainer?

    Could get a 4.7 defender if i went Rambo. Any advice?

    1. Eden Wizard
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Good question. I'd go Fernandez if I had the extra 0.1

    2. Eden Wizard
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I'm forced to go VDH / Masuaku as limited to 4.4

  6. BEEZUS
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Sell one of Morgan, Stephens or Lowton?

    1. Dave Bauer
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Urgh, Morgan. Can’t wait to get that useless sack of sht out of my team*

      *Cue goals, clean sheets and BPs for Morgan

  7. Messsiaah
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    TC dilemma
    If chasing: Jesus/Sterling
    If leading: Kane

    1. Kanga roo
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      And if the person doesn't have kane but you do?

    2. Goat
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      What if I’m chasing a person who doesn’t have TC

    3. Messsiaah
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      given everyone has everything

  8. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Is it wrong to try and get Silva mostly to punish a pal who sold him this week believing he was not playing again this season?

    The ML is won anyway and he's 2nd.

    1. Dave Bauer
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Haha not at all, I’d do it 🙂

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        He sold for Pogba I believe so he might have the last laugh. He's one of those positive happy go lucky types, so hopefully Silva can ruin his week 🙂

  9. Don Kloppeone
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    With people using words like "suicide" to describe people not playing Kane this week can someone give me some reasoned logic to either stick with what I've got or do the following:

    Vardy, Son >> Kane, Fernandinho (-8)

    0FT £1.2itb
    DDG
    Vert, Smalling, Mustafi
    Salah, Sterling, Eriksen, Son
    Jesus (C), Vardy, Ayew

    (Ryan) (Morgan, Mili, Lowton)

    I keep having my no-Kane resolve shaken. I've taken no hits this week so far but I am chasing in my cash ML and they all have Kane - which should mean it's worth a punt without but no-Kane teams seem to be 1 in 1000!
    And, on form, Vardy and Son are well off their best at the moment

    I'm in need of a sanity check - help!

    1. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Eriksen & Son, Jesus & Sterling. That’s fine, really. Plenty points there, even if Kane explodes.

    2. hspin
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Last time he got double digets was in gw 23

    3. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I haven't had Kane for ages. Doesn't score enough points for his price.

  10. George James
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Best move?

    A) Morgan ⏩ Naughton

    B) Barnes ⏩ Jayew

    C)Walker + Mili ⏩ Mawson + Arnie (-4)

    D) Walker / Morgan / Salah ⏩ Vert / Naughton / KDB (-8) will get salah back for free in 38

  11. JAC THE CAT
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Don’t worry about Sanchez and Matic not traveling with the squad, they might still be based in the London area, Its about 360 miles from Manchester instead of the 70ish from the London area to Brighton.

    Mourniho also didn’t travel with the team.

    1. hspin
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      This! Smart cat

  12. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Toying with the idea of Kane > Aubameyang. I'm chasing a major deficit and won't be TC'ing him this week or next. His effective ownership should be comfortably over 100% and i'm thinking I may as well go for broke and get in a player I actually want to score big.

    Do I have the cojones...

  13. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Willian > Pogba for -4?

  14. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Lost on last page

    Hi Guys

    Apologies for the long post but your help is needed please

    I am unsure whether to take -8 or -12 this GW

    I’m currently chasing 16pts in my ML and this is my opponents team

    Lloris Fabianski
    Monreal Kongolo Lejeune Masuaku Fernandez
    Arnautovic Sterling Alli Gross D Silva
    Perez Kane Aubameyang

    (Still got TC and BB - 0 transfers made)

    My team

    De Gea Hennessy
    Christensen Lowton Vertonghen Morgan Dunk
    Sterling Mahrez Iwobi Ritchie Gross
    Barnes Jesus Kane

    (playing BB Jesus (c))

    Thinking of

    Christensen, Lowton, Iwobi & Barnes > Cedric, Smalling, Fernandinho & Rashford (-12)

    or

    Christensen, Lowton & Iwobi > Smalling, Fernandez & Ramsey (-8)

    Any ideas and thoughts would be welcomed

  15. The Neville Wears Prada
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    If you're not chasing, captain Kane surely?

    1. Messsiaah
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Yes

    2. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      If u like (2+2)x3 then sure

  16. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Opinions?

    A: Maguire alonso arnie Sterling (-4)
    B: Maguire Davies sane mahrez (-4)
    C: VDH alonso sane mahrez (-4)
    D: VDH alonso sterling silva (-8)
    E: Maguire Davies sterling silva (-8)

    1. The_Fish
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      A

  17. The_Fish
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    7 points behind in ML, £350 at stake.

    -8 for Tark/Salah -> Valencia/Arnie?

    Captain Sterling or Jesus?

  18. Eden Wizard
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone got DGW hit fever? The pool of moves feels small for me (WC32er) without going -12

  19. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Which one is worth it?
    1. Vardy Gross to Jesus Fernandes -8
    2. Barnes to Ayew -4
    3. Willian to Ramsey/Arnie -4
    4. Morgan to VDH -4
    5. Vardy Salah to Jesus Pogba -8

    More than of these?

  20. Mattias
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Because Stallone was always a poor mans Schwarzenegger, I will be transferring in Arnie instead of Rambo.

    Doesn't need any more reasoning than that.

    1. The Left Duke #3
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      class

  21. The Left Duke #3
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Rival is 9 pts ahead in my cash ML and he has 3 MC assets (Sterling Jesus and Kompany), no Salah and is set to use his BB this week.

    I have no chips left, 2 FT and only 0.1m ITB

    Team as of now as follows
    DDG (Ryan)
    Alonso Smalling Morgan Lowton Long
    Salah Son Mahrez Willian (Gudmundsson)
    Kane Vardy Murray

    As you can see I currently have Salah and 10 DGW players but a lot are rotation issues and deadwood rolled over from my 32 WC.

    Thoughts on what to do with my 2 FT. Take a couple of hits? KDB and/or Sane instead of Jesus/Sterling???

  22. HD7
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Should I also do Mahrez to Sane for another -4?

    Current team:

    DdG (Ryan)
    Vertongen Mawson Smalling (Tark, Lowton)
    Son Sterling Mahrez AKing (Gudm)
    Kane Jesus Vardy

    Did Smalling Mawson in for Baily Morgan (-4).

  23. Saka White Rice
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Please help me decide.

    A) D Silva, Sane and Vardy
    B ) Gross, Silva/Sane and Jesus

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      A

  24. Dog and Fox
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    willian, son, mahrez and vardy -> hazard, sterling, arnie, j ayew - 8? yes, chasing

    1. Mattias
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Go for it, and good luck

  25. simosalminen
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Play

    A) Morgan
    B) Chilwell

    1. Mike82
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      B

  26. luke25
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Does anyone know when Leicester's presser is?

  27. Mike82
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Current starting 11;
    DDG
    Chilwell, Vertonghen, Naughton
    Sterling, Salah, Lingard, Gundagon
    Vardy, Kane, Jesus
    Ryan, ogbonna, Lowton, Milivojevic
    Triple captain Kane,
    Gtg?

    1. Mattias
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Nice. But Gundogan not likely to start.

      1. Mike82
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Think he will start 1 of the 2 it start Ognonna ahead of him?

        1. Mattias
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          No. If you're not making a transfer, then keep as is.

  28. GHB
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Did jones travel?

    Says he did in article but I can’t see his name on list?

  29. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Would you do Alonso Salah and Willian to Hazard Chambers and Eriksen for -8? Then Haz back to salah for 38. Hazard could also be KdB.

  30. Dele
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Not hits this week and feels good, all set?

    DDG,
    Vert, Smalling, Cedric
    Alli, Sterling, Sane, Mili
    Kane(TC), Jesus, Auba

    Ryan, T.Carroll, Morgan, Lowton