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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. seanie3
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Winning my mini league and rival has silva, should I bring in silva also to block or bring in eriksen or sane instead

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      depends if he had Erik? just copy his moves and u ll hold your lead

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

      Erik.

    3. WE GO FOR IT
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Get players he has unless you are chasing something else (some other ML/OR).

    4. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      If silva plays he’s lethal see what pep says

  2. Cojones of Destiny
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    any info at this point if Salah is starting squad ?

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      He will be

      1. Cojones of Destiny
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        thx vlad

      2. Cojones of Destiny
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        do u think zaha -> dsilva a good move for a hit ?

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

    I've just gained genie status.
    What do you wish for from the remaining press conferences?

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Walker confirmed out of DGW or silva to stay until end of season

    2. WE GO FOR IT
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Sterling got a knock in training yesterday. Out till 14th May.

      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Sterling/Jesus. Take your pick.

    3. DAZZ
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Sane is a doubt for the Brighton game, confirmed out of the Huddersfield game, Sterling likely to play 90 in both

  4. seanie3
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Who should I get rid of for silva/eriksen

    A) willian
    B) Son

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      A

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

      A

    3. WE GO FOR IT
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Willian

  5. Ask Yourself
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Need some clarity here
    A) Morgan + Lingard + Jesus
    B) Kompany + Lingard + Vardy
    C) Morgan + Sane + Vardy

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

      A for Jesus only.

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

      C

  6. Rihanovic
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    I'm chasing 3 rivals
    My front 3 are Kane Auba Jesus
    They all have Kane Jesus Vardy
    I'm BBing they are all TCing most probably Kane
    I don't have Sterling and I'm on -8 already. Who should I captain???
    Appreciate all the help.

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

      Prob Jesus.

    2. RashFraud
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Jesus

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

    Is it worth getting rid of tark instead of kiko just so i can afford naughton instead of VDH?

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

      Nope.

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

        think hes nailed for both?

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

          No. I don't like swans CS odds.

        2. Mauricios Cappuccino
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Do you remember what naughton was like at LWB? I seem to remember quite attacking, putting crosses in, but maybe thats just me looking for a reason to get him.

  8. The Overthinker
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Sterling captain is no brainer tbh

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Why so?

      1. The Overthinker
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Form fixtures records he has everything

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Does he have the minutes :/

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

      kane is gonna punish

      1. The Overthinker
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Sure

      2. RashFraud
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        WBA and NEW have been tight at the back. Don’t see him score more than a goal max in each

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Depends on your other options

    4. Rihanovic
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      If chasing yes.

    5. QPRUTD
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Good choice no doubt

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

    Two final questions:

    1. Bring in KdB or Haz (Already hava Sterling and Jesus if that is a factor)
    2. Play Morgan or Simpson

    Thanks.

    1. WE GO FOR IT
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Hazard

      Simpson

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

      Hazard will play more minutes than KdB.

    3. Rihanovic
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Haz and Simp.

  10. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Don't forget to play the chips this evening. Would be quite a shocker opening your FPL account on Sat morning and then wanting to cry.

    1. The Overthinker
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Ssshhh

  11. Neevesy
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Boring question of the day:

    Play one:

    A) Mariappa (New H)
    B) Tomkins (Stoke A)
    C) Zanka (Man C, CHE both A)
    D) Gudmunsson (Ars A)

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

      B

    2. WE GO FOR IT
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      D

    3. Rihanovic
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      B

  12. WE GO FOR IT
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    What re people's thoughts on Bernardo Silva?

    So many expecting either Sane/Sterling to get a rest. So he should start one and come off the bench in the other.

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

      Might not play both, so no point bringing in

      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        I don't think that will happen. Pep will surely give him a go.

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

      Hopefully Yes. Decent BP potential too.

      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah. If Pep gives any hint of rotation, he is a good enabler to let me have Jesus and Sanchez (TC).

  13. QPRUTD
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    What's the better move
    A) Gudmundson to Tadic (allows 7 attackers, bench Morgan)
    B) Willian to Pogba ( 6 attackers and have to play morgan)

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

      B

    2. WE GO FOR IT
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      So Tadic + Willian vs Pogba + Morgan. I prefer A.

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

        Thanks

  14. niloh1
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Hey guys, little help on the below please:

    A) Christensen, Barnes >> Vert, Ayew (-8)
    B) Christensen, Morgan >> Vert, Mawson (-8)
    C) Christensen, Willian >> Vert, Ramsey (-8)
    D) Willian, Morgan >> Ramsey, Mawson (-8)
    E) Morgan, Barnes >> Mawson, Ayew (-8)
    F) Willian, Barnes, Christensen >> Ramsey, Ayew, Vert (-12)

    Current team :
    DDH, Ryan
    Christensen, Cedric, Morgan, Ward, Duffy
    Sterling, Salah, Lingard, Willian, Gross
    Kane, Jesus, Barnes

    1.3 ITB, 0ft

  15. Waynoo
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    why no love for Sanchez?

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

      too expensive

  16. RUUD!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    What's this about Sanchez being omitted from the squad?

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

      Didn't travel with the team. Quite a few players don't travel with the team and join afterwards so no biggie imo

  17. snegg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Hey guys,

    What would you prefer?

    A) Ramsey and Vert
    B) Pogba and sub 5 mill defender? Probably a Swansea player

    Thanks for the help 🙂

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      A

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

      Tough one... probably A

  18. poulteren
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    PLEASE HELP -

    Christiensen to

    A - CEDRIC

    B- NAUGHTON

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

      B

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

        Nice one. Is that cos of fixtures over form?

    2. Dazzler Bobby
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      B

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

        thanks...decision made!

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

          Hmm... so would you also go for Mawson over Bertrand?

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

            i would go for mawson because southampton's final fixture is city. He's also a greater threat in terms of attack and has a good last fixture too

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

              Yeah leaning towards him because of that last Stoke fixture. Thanks!

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

                nice one. I know this is kind of a raffle but kane or jesus...or sterling for Triple captain>? my rival has all three and we are on the same points! need to get it right!

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

                  Sorry for late reply. I have all 3 and putting the armband on Jesus

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

                    TC

    3. Pique Blinder
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      B

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

    What moves did my ML rival do?

    https://imgur.com/a/9Up2EVk

    Hehe, thanks.

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

      Bank increased by 0.4 (0,2->0,6)

  20. Bi0my
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Have Jesus and Want to add One More
    Sane / Sterling ?

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

      Sterling

  21. #FPLBhuna
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    gtg? - BB active

    fabianski
    smalling - mustafi - vdh - yoshida - baines
    kenedy - arnie
    kane(c) - jesus - jayew

    lloris - dilva - sane - salah

  22. I Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    2 points behind my ML leader but only 11 points ahead of 3rd. I think the leader will TC Kane but it's too close to be trying to block right? Just go for who I think scores the most points?

  23. WATERMELONS
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Trippier likely to keep place after great game last week?

  24. Crofty92
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Lloris
    Chilwell - Ota - Christensen
    Zaha - Sterling - Eriksen - Milo
    Kane - Jesue - Mounie

    Good to go? Did Salah > Eriksen so any more transfers be -4.

    Bench is :

    Pope - Roberston - Doucoure - Hadergonaj

    31 points to gain on 1st in my mini league!

  25. Bi0my
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    (A)Sterling+Alonso+Carroll (swa)
    (B)Sane+Alonso+Kenedy/Clucas
    (C)Sterling + Rudiger + Ritchie

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

      A

  26. Hesoyam
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Kompany fit to play?

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

    Mawson or Bertrand for the last 3?

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

      Thanks all, Mawson it is:)

  28. Pique Blinder
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    A) Firmino, Walcott, Christ -> Kane, Naughton, McArthur (-8)
    B) Firmino, Walcott, Otamendi, Auba -> Kane, Jesus, Naughton + 5.5 MID (-12)

    Already have Sterling and Sane so would need to sell Otamendi to get Jesus.

  29. Andy_Social
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    My triple captain is activated, whether i win my mini-league or not depends on it. For the last 3 months Kane has had it inked on his arm; however, last minute I'm losing faith. I've got both Jesus and Sterling. Who's it to be, lads?

    1. Pique Blinder
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      This is the conundrum. I am leaning towards Kane, only because I worry that Jesus might not start one of the games. Pep has been known to go with Silva, Sane and Sterling up top

      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Really? I'd've thought Jesus is nailed(ahem) both games. Hmm.

  30. 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 one of these???