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Aaron Ramsey remains a doubt for Arsenal’s home encounter with Swansea on Monday evening. Gabby Agbonlahor returns for Villa’s home clash with West Ham, David Nugent is available as Leicester host Southampton, whilst Siem de Jong is out of Newcastle’s clash with West Brom after picking up yet another injury.

Arsene Wenger has revealed that Aaron Ramsey is rated “50-50” to recover from a knock sustained at Hull on Monday evening. Danny Welbeck has failed to shrug off a knee problem, whilst Mikel Arteta, Mathieu Debuchy and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain remain sidelined for Monday’s clash with Swansea.

Steven Pienaar remains sidelined for Everton’s home clash with Sunderland, though the Toffees welcome back Luke Garbutt, who has recovered from a bout of tonsillitis.

Mo Diame has been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing more surgery on his troublesome knee injury, Steve Bruce confirmed earlier this morning.

Swansea’s Jordi Amat has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a broken metatarsal. Garry Monk has Dwight Tiendalli and Ashley Richards available after both returned from recent loan spells with Middlesbrough and Fulham respectively. Nelson Oliveira is expected to miss the trip to the Emirates with an ongoing ankle complaint.

Madame Sakho remains sidelined for Liverpool’s trip to Chelsea, though Mario Balotelli is back in training and could feature.

Siem de Jong has been ruled out of Newcastle’s clash with West Brom, whilst Paul Dummett remains a major doubt with a hamstring problem. Papiss Cisse and Rolando Aarons lack match fitness after spells on the sidelines through suspension and injury but could make the bench, whilst Adam Armstrong is a doubt due to a thigh injury.

Morgan Schneiderlin and Dusan Tadic remain sidelined for the Saints’ trip to Leicester. The Frenchman could return next week, though, whilst Tadic is uncertain to feature again this season, according to Ronald Koeman. James-Ward Prowse sits out the Foxes clash due to suspension.

Gabby Agbonlahor is available for Villa’s clash with West Ham after recovering from a hamstring problem, though Tim Sherwood is undecided over starting the forward. Nathan Baker and Ciaran Clark remain sidelined.

Burnley’s Sam Vokes could be set to miss out for the third successive Gameweek due to a minor muscle injury, according to manager Sean Dyche.

David Nugent has been passed fit by Nigel Pearson after recovering from a calf complaint. The Foxes boss has also confirmed that Jamie Vardy (foot), Leonardo Ulloa and Marcin Wasilewski (both knocks) are all available for selection, though Andy King remains sidelined.

Mousa Dembele (thigh) and Andros Townsend (foot) are both available for Tottenham’s trip to Stoke after missing the home loss to City through injury. Ben Davies and Kyle Walker remain sidelined.

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 Stream as breaking news unfolds.

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  1. Demí
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Thanks Paul

    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      ♫ You're getting sacked in the morning ♫

      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Demi = Ed Balls

        1. Demí
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          😀

        2. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          It's nearly* an anagram

          *not even close

          1. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            But Demi is an anagram of "I'm Ed" 😯

            1. Billy Gilmore
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 8 months ago

              More than that, it's Demi backwards! 😯

    2. Ruth_NZ
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      "Madame Sahko"?

      Is she a new signing?

  2. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    If you can't decide between Ozil and Cazorla then it comes down to what a lot of our decisions do....

    Penalties.

    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      CAzzzzzzzz

  3. The ghost of a Pug's g…
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Go go to sick bay Ramsey

  4. Gameweek 36's best differential will be...
    J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic

    Who will be Gameweek 36's best differential?

    Will it be Jack Wilshire if Ramsey is out, or can RVP salvage some pride at Palace? What about Chelsea's fringe players?

    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I'm glad someone finally plucked up the courage to talk about Cuadrado's hair cut.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        🙂

    2. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Chris Brunt

    3. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Fabian Delph

    4. A.T
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Lukaku

    5. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Bolasie

    6. JasonG123
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Whichever striker is playing Newcastle. So Berahino.

    7. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I'm hoping Murray can find a performance like he did v City against United. Has to start first though...

    8. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Any of the WBA XI

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        🙂

    9. Demí
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Enner Valencia

    10. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      The stats say van Persie.

      1. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        They often do...

      2. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        if he starts

      3. tokara
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        would your stat also support Sterling?

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          No, I am afraid not. Selling.

    11. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      watch out for Lennon

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Not playing 38.

        1. SneakyPete
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Its about this week Doos

    12. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Navas

      1. Ruth_NZ
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Way the highest number of assist attempts in the PL over the last 5 weeks. Great shout.

    13. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Also, a blast from the past - Yaya Toure.

      1. Ruth_NZ
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        That's my man N'Doye by the say. 😀

    14. All about the galacticos
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Lukkaku or is that too obvious?
      Then Chadli.

    15. Patch
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Papiss Cisse. If Newcastle manage to get the ball into the penalty area, and I know that's a big if, Papiss will score.

      1. Hairy Potter
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        If he's fit enough to make the team. He's been recovering from a knee op while suspended. He looked in form before his ban, but the added injury has put me off.

    16. A-VB
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Ozil

    17. v54
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Lampard

    18. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      n'doye

    19. icywrists23
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      brunt or berahino..bookmark this

    20. SneakyPete
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Bony

    21. Moss
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      MB Diouf

    22. Cloughie
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Chadli

    23. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      If it wasn't for transfers needed for DGW, I'd be going for Chris Brunt given Newcastle's inability at defending set pieces and most of their defenders being injured. I can't justify a 4 point hit for him though.

      I hope Walters scores this weekend as playing him over Henderson.

    24. Mary
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Grealish

      1. Jax
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Sissoko

    25. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Lennon

    26. Gizzachance
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      mirallas if gets the game time

    27. Puyol Pants Up
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Grealish

    28. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Papiss Demba from Cisse was already mentioned 🙁 So I'll give my 2 cents and say Aaron Rameses the second coming.

    29. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Bumping this - just to demonstrate how poor it is. Doos wins as he predicted Sterling's uselessness.

      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        😆

      2. A.T
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Ha.

    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Bang! And the differential is gone!

      He's the Spanish cilit bang.

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      no more differential, sorry

  5. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I was 0.1 off doing Haz > Sanchez, but kind of glad I didn't. He seems like the sort who, when playing with total freedom, could do a whole lot more than what he does already. Final day hattrick would not be a surprise.

  6. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I think the fact that I'm 0.1 short of doing Hendo -> Ozil means it's a sign for me to get Santi Cazorla instead 😉

    1. tokara
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Had more goal attempts than Rambo...why not?

  7. Zizou
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Plan A
    I was gonna do fab & stg > sanchez & ramsey this week (-4pt)

    but i am tempted to go with this instead as i think it might yield more points

    Plan B
    this week fab/stg & giroud > sanchez & benteke (-4pt)
    then next week fab/stg & hendo > ozil & ramsey (-4pt)

    thoughts

    think i can make the 8 pts up or should i stick to plan a

    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Getting rid of Giroud?! erm...

    2. Whats the Mata?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Giroud has had gial attempts more than any other arsenal player when playing at the emirates.. So u might wanna think one again before transferring him out!

  8. Trigg ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Play Sterling and save the FT, before making the choice? Smart solution?

    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Go big or go home. Make the decision this week to save you hours of deliberation next week 😉

    2. TheCurseOfRaheem
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Still can't decide myself. How much cash do you have in the bank?

      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        0.0!

    3. Whats the Mata?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Can you tell me your team?

      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Its linked.

  9. The ghost of a Pug's g…
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Big Injury News ***

    Siem De Jong injured for Newcastle.

    That guy makes Darren Anderton seem like a regular starter.

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      :lol:And Sturridge a decent sub

    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      and that's why Newcastle managed to sign him

  10. President John F. Keninnsie
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Madame Sakho? 🙂

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      😆

  11. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Bruce and Moreno still not in the predicted line ups, looks like Moreno out might be my move - generates more cash.

  12. anish10
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    sanchez or aguero (c)?

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      kun

    2. Demí
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Kun. On pens and gunning for the golden boot

    3. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      AGUEROOOOOOOOOO

  13. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    So it comes down to the question on everyones lips this morning -

    Cambiasso (SOT)
    Larsson (eve)

    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Cambiasso. 2 points either way though 😉

    2. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I'll say Cambiasso but it's close.

  14. The ghost of a Pug's g…
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone running with Murray this week? Are his days numbered?

    1. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      His days were numbered a while ago

      1. RustyBz
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Did he even start his last match?

  15. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Which one?

    A. Hendo -> Cazorla

    B. save FT in order to do Skrtel & Vardy -> Wasi & Giroud next week for free if needed

    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      A

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        tbh I like A, but Giroud hitting form would be worrying

    2. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      A for me

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        but if I do A, i have to bench one of Vardy or Albrighton - again. That would be puzzling and depressing 🙁

  16. Mr Sarcastic
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I have all my transfers planned for rest of the season, then this Ramsey's situation postpones my fantasy holiday once again 😕

    Best combo?
    Already have Sanchez and Giroud.

    a) Ivanovic, Ozil, Vardy + 4 points (Benteke in gw38)
    b) Bellerin, Fab, Benteke
    c) Morgan, Fab, Benteke (Fab => Ozil/Ramsey/Caz next week)

    1. Sterling Chap
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Who will score more points from now until the end of the season:

      A) Hendo
      B) Albrighton

  17. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Time to get Rid of Ramsey?

    Would be a -4

    Fecker is a walking injury!!

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      nope

    2. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Don't transfer him out for a hit would be my advice

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Ok but my bench is awful this week.

        Skirtel PVA Philips.
        All playing away.

        GULP!!

        1. Whats the Mata?
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Put skrtwl in there in your starting 11!
          Mourinho has generously offered teams clean sheets in matches after he had won the title!
          At Chelsea and inter both!

  18. meltedman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Talk of Benteke being rested gw38 for the cup final - if he doesn't play he will go into the final having not played for 14 days. This would be detrimental to both him and Villa IMO.

    1. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      2nd should be nailed for Arsenal by then. Benteke is just as likely to be rested as Giroud is in my opinion. Irrelevant argument !

    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      He could start but only play 60 odd

    3. Pompel
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      One gets a new FT for GW38 - wait and see, transfer Benteke out to any punt if needed.

  19. GENERATION X
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Yeah off you go Nugent bang a few in with that calf of yours.

    Oddly enough last night I had cramp in my calf and it really killed - poetic justice....

  20. RustyBz
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Ozil or Silva?

    If Silva, I'd bring in Koscielny alongside Giroud + Alexis for the double. Or even Ozil himself over Silva next week.

    The QPR fixture makes me feel like he will destroy them.

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Ozil

      1. RustyBz
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        For a -4? I'm doing Skrtel-> Morgan + Cesc-> Alexis with 2 FT

        Would like to do Sterling-> Ozil/Silva ! Really don't want to play Sterling and Henderson against Chelsea. Or anyone.

    2. FPL Gossip Blogger
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Ozil

    3. Rabbinton
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I'm in a similar spot but getting Silva in this week would cost me a hit (0.1 off)

      Without a hit I would probably do it

      1. RustyBz
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah, I think Silva & Aguero might go riot against QPR. I do have Kun as cover, but really think Silva will outscore Ozil this week.

        QPR far weaker than Swansea

  21. martyhan
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Ivan sterling and vardy to Morgan ozil and benteke Worth doing for -4?

    1. JasonG123
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Maybe save Sterling to Ozil for next week for free.

  22. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Thinking Moreno sterling hendo > bellerin sanchez albrighton. Makes sense for the below team? cheers

    panti krul
    terry toby dawson pva Moreno
    ozil hazard silva hendo sterling
    kane kun murray

  23. Canton
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Please guy which two to play from each option

    1) skrtl or pva

    2) boyd or henderson

    Thank

    1. FPL Gossip Blogger
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Skrtel & Henderson

  24. SMOOTH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    wonder if wel get arsenal training pics. is it unlikely since game on monday?

  25. trinzoo
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Terry, Baines, Skrtel, Wasyl, PAV - bench 2, currently on:

    Skrtel, PAV

    1. AleksanderVN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Was, PVA

    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Id stick with that

    3. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Skrtel first sub. He is more likely to not get a CS but if he does guarantee you he will be on +3 bonus pts too.

  26. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    With Ramsey a possible fooker, is Fabs to Sanchez -4 stupid?

    1. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Sensible I think

  27. Long Juan Silva
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Love how Ozil said he hoped to win the Ballon D'or in the next few years

    You have to laugh sometimes

    1. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Only if Messi, Ronaldo & 15 others decide to retire from football in the next few years

  28. Ser Football 42
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    If you already have Ramsey do you keep?

    1. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      You do. He will be fine for DG37

      1. Ser Football 42
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers

  29. Long Juan Silva
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Which ticket are you getting for the Arsenal midfield lottery?

    Was all set on Ramsey, but if he's injured I'm not sure between Ozil and Cazorla. Caz has penalties and is the better player at the moment, but Ozil plays further up the field...

    1. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Ozil

    2. JasonG123
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Pick one and hope.