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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. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Check me out.

    Schmeichel
    Ivan, Morgan, Kosc
    Hazard, Ozil, Cazorla, Silva
    Aguero(C), Benteke, Kane

    Panti, Skrtel, Cork, Baird

    Think I'm pretty set. Just one question. Play Morgan or Skrtel?

    1. Boyd to Sven
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Nice team. I'm playing Schlupp over Skrtel so I agree with how you've got it.

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

        Cheers

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

      Not sure to double up on Leicester...I'm still undecided like you

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

        They have been getting the cleanies recently but surely must come to an end. Tricky one.

    3. Raddy
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Probably skrtel.

      Are you planning for a third Arsenal.?

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

        I have 3 Arsenal.

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

          Ha yes, missed Kock back there.

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

            *Kosc 😯

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

    I have two tickets to ROI v England at the Aviva on 7th of June would anyone be interested?

    1. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Probably

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

        Nice one are you on twitter? Couldnt find you.

        1. The Light Knight
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          https://twitter.com/LightKnightFPL
          I'm heading off soon and probably won't be back around till tomorrow if that's ok.

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

            Thats cool mate. I'll follow you message you there 🙂

            1. The Light Knight
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 8 months ago

              Top man 🙂 Talk to you tomorrow

    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      How much?

  3. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Fabregas to Cazorla (already have Giroud and Sanchez) or save?

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

      Id do it, considering it for a hit

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

      Good move

    3. Raddy
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Yep definitely.

    4. Boyd to Sven
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Looks a good move.

    5. Yome
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Get Ozil instead

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Need the £££ for Wickham next week. Thanks all

  4. madame shelly
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Was there a puntmaster this week ?

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

      mangala, grealish and rvp

    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I'm a puntmaster every week.

    3. madame shelly
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks guys

  5. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Given that FFS thinks he will start up front in the team news;

    A) Keep and play Remy
    or
    B) Sell for Benteke(-4)?

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Wait for the Mourinho presser. He could very well tell us who he'll play.

      If not, ditch him imo. Drogba might get games at Stamford Bridge as a farewell.

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

        What time is it?

      2. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Oh yeah, forgot about that. Cheers.

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

      I would just sell

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

    Nice piece from an independent source regarding Newcastle and the standard accusations of 'deluded' fans, etc. http://thesetpieces.com/features/pieces-hate-geordie-bashers/

  7. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Best option?

    A) Sterling --> Ozil(-4) ( bench Albrighton)

    B) Play Albrighton ( bench sterling and do the above for free next gw)

    *Already have Giroud and Sanchez

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

      B

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

      Just play Sterling

  8. Top 210 Club
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    How this looking folks? Did Terry + Sterling -> PVA and Sanchez for a -4 (needed the hit to get Sanchez)

    Schemeichel
    Fonte,Huth, Kosc
    Sanchez(v), Ozil, Hazard, Coutinho
    Tekkers, Aguero(c), Kane

    Green, Phillips, PVA and Skrtel

  9. Yome
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Nigel Farage stands down as leader of UKIP after failing to win Thanet South.

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

      Temporarily takes a break is more how I interpreted the statement - he'll be back by the end of the year.

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

        He could stand for re-election though at the next leadership ballot

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

    Who isn't captaining Aguero?

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

      Pellegrini

      1. The Light Knight
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Audere

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

          🙁

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

        🙂

    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I wasn't, but with QPR potentially down to 1 centre back, I can't not.

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

        True.

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

        NICE!

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

        i just went to check, QPR defenders all lights up LOL!

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Aguero at home against a poor team with lots of injuries. It's fitting that they're lit up like a christmas tree! 😀

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

      Me

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

    Playing for overall rank, who to captain:

    A) Benteke

    B) Aguero

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

      benteke then

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

        just need to muster the courage 🙂

    2. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Aguero, otherwise your rank will slip IMO.

      Make ground elsewhere.

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

      Depends what rank you are

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

        2642 - hopes of 1k all but lost last GW. Leading my ML comfortably, so maybe time to show some balls and go punty

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

          Hmm. I think Aguero might be too good a captain option to pass up. But if your ML is won I guess you have nothing to lose and all to gain with a punt.

  12. Super-Hans
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    AS a left wing politician in Norway I followed the election with great interest last night. But now that we know who won I have to give you my deepest condolances....!

    1. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      It's really dark, and now living in London and working in the City I have a few colleagues that voted Tory. They are people that have never set foot in a poor area, never seen the damage that is being done to the weak and vulnerable across the country. Heartbreaking.

      1. Hank Scorpio
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Bring them to Oldham. I'll show them around.

        1. Doolittle
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          I've told them all about Liverpool (where I grew up and lived until 18 months ago), it's an alien world to them.

          1. Super-Hans
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            So sad to hear...

          2. Hank Scorpio
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Places are literally suffering a slow, painful death........I didn't think it could get much worse up here, but I guess we are about to find out!

            1. Doolittle
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 8 months ago

              Some people just genuinely don't seem to know what's going on. A couple of colleagues who went to public/boarding schools, grew up in the home counties, then moved to London - absolutely clueless about what is happening to the marginalised.

              1. Hank Scorpio
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 8 months ago

                They live in a bubble, it is not their fault.

                It is the whole political system that needs a major shake up.

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

      Who did you want to win?

      1. Super-Hans
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Well, ideally someone left of Labour, but realistically I would say Labour....

  13. Hank Scorpio
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Morning All - what do you think is my priority for this week?

    Krul
    Azpi - Bertrand - Morgan
    Sterling - Hendo - Hazard - Sanchez
    Aguero - Kane - Benteke

    Migs - Rose - Boyd - PVA

    0.4m and 1FT...

    A) Sterling -----> Ozil
    B) Sterling -----> Cazorla
    C) Bertrand ----> Koscielny

    Thanks.

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

      I've got the same dilemma. Thinking of waiting a week before selling sterling, he might score against chelsea now that they have nothing to gain...

  14. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Sterling to Mata, Mirallas or ADM?

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

      Mata outta them

    2. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      You already got 3 Arsenal?

      1. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah mate

    3. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I have Ivan and Terry also and afraid Jose might rotate them considering Mangala/Zabaleta

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

    A) Haz and Vardy > Sanchez and Giroud
    B) Sterling and Henderson > Sanchez and Ramsey (injured?? whaat)
    C) Sterling and Vardy > Ramsey and Giroud

    Team linked if you need context

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

      B. But I don't think with 5m you have enough?

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

        Got exact change. Maybe I'll just do Sterling>Sanchez as suggested below.

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

          Yeah. Better option. 2 frees for the doubler is more flexibility. I'm keeping Ramsey. If not for 37 should be back for the doubler.

    2. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Just lose Sterling this week?

  16. Gimli son of Gloin
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Sadio Mane fit for the weekend ?

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

      Koeman said he had the same squad as last week, so i'd assume so. Didn't mention Mane

      1. Gimli son of Gloin
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Good stuff, thanks.
        Thinking of doing Ivan and Sterling -? Koscielny and Sanchez for a -4. Decent move?

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

          Yeah looks good. You set on 1 def and 2 attackers instead of 3 attackers then?

          1. Gimli son of Gloin
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Yeah, Ramsey looks good but I could see him not playing every game .. and Koscielny could always pop up with a goal.

  17. Attaka
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Totally cant decide.... at the minute my backline is;

    Bellerin (SWA) - Bertrand (lei) - Rose (stk)

    with Cahill (LIV) and Lovren (che) on the bench.

    Would anyone do it differently?

    1. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Would probably play Cahill....over Rose.

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

        Yeh, I'm thinking so too, but it's going to open a can of worms cos I've got Sterling on the pitch... 😀 I love FF

  18. Green Arrow
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Kane, Ramsey, Ivan > Aguero, J.Gomez, Bellerin for -4 worth it?

    1. BlzE_94
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      why get rid of ramsey?

      1. Green Arrow
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Have to get rid of one of Ramsey,Fab,Haz and Sanchez to bring in Aguero. With Oscar out, Fab will play behind the striker. Pretty much sums up my dilemma.

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

      No

  19. Gaztafari
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Cresswell (avl) or PVA (eve) 1st sub to Ramsey.

    1. Green Arrow
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      PVA

  20. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Sterling > Cazorla already done.

    Now do I leave it at that or do:
    Hazard > Sanchez or Fabregas >Silva?

    Ps my two mini league rivals 30 od points below me have Silva!!

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

    bellerin should play this gw right?

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      100%.

      Debuchy not fit, and he won't play Chambers against Montero. 😆

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

        and should start both games in the double gw?

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          I'm not convinced. Sunderland at home is a perfect game to be able to rotate, so I'd be surprised if Chambers didn't play against Sunderland, personally.

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

            cheers mate

    2. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Should do.

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

      Yep.

  22. Gaztafari
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    (?)

    Sunderland going to go on a tear up is leaning me towards PVA but more chance of clean sheet with Cresswell. Thoughts?

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

      Go with Creswell

  23. dogtanion
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    what's the general consensus on Hazard? Will he play tomorrow?

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

      He'll play tomorrow but not 37 imo

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

        Why not in 37?

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Away game, and Liverpool and Sunderland have things to play for, but West Brom don't.

          TO do with the 'integrity' of the league.

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

            This

          2. GreennRed
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Feck PL integrity. An nice few points for him to be had at the Baggies. FPL integrity is more important !

            1. Wilshere Knowledge
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 8 months ago

              I've always maintained that Mourinho is a disgrace. 😉 😀

          3. dogtanion
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            good theory. I like it. Can see Jose employing it too..then making sure everyone knows he employed it a lot!

    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      100%

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

      No he won't play

      He'll play Sunday

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

        Watching Chelsea play football is not on my to do list these days so pardon the inaccuracy...

  24. MMN
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Any advice on best move for the weekend?

    Davis
    Terry // McShane // Huth
    Hazard // Fab // Silva // Sterling
    Kane // Aguero // Vardy

    Kasper - Hendo - PVA - Skrtel

    2FT 0m IT

    1. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Sterling & Skrtel ----> Cazorla & Koscielny.

    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Zero Arsenal? You need Sanchez asap imo. And ditch the Pool guys.

  25. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I understand why First Past the Post is the voting system used and I don't support UKIP in any way but I still think it's wrong that a party can gain over 10% of the overall vote and only win one seat.

    1. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Could not agree more.

  26. The Great Statuto
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Morning all. I'm all out of gas. Think I have my ML sewn up. I have 2 FT and 0 ITB. What can I do with this team now to maximise OR (currently within 5k)?

    schiemcel (myhill)
    Terry skirtal Kolprov (schlupp PVA)
    Hazard Fabs Stirling coutinhino (Quinn)
    Giroud Vardy Ageuro

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

      Terry -> Kos
      Fabs -> Sanchez
      Coutinho -> Lennon

      1. The Great Statuto
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Umh interesting dogtanian. Not sure about lennon tho?

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

          figured you'd need a cheapie to afford the other two plus I can see him doing damage this weekend. Bit maverick though

          1. The Great Statuto
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Actually, thinking about it I've started to warm to your suggestion. I like a maverick style of play. It's helped me this season. Will ponder.

  27. New Article
  28. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Sorry for repost

    Sterling > Cazorla already done.

    Now do I leave it at that or do:
    Hazard > Sanchez or Fabregas >Silva?

    Ps my two mini league rivals 30 od points below me have silva

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

      both....

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

    So have most got rid of Vardy?

    I got rid of Kane for Tekkers

  30. bigdip
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Help pls Have 2FT and top of my mini league:

    Scheimechel
    Demicheles Skrtel Terry
    FABREGAS, Hazard Henderson STERLING Albrighton
    Giroud , Vardy Aguero (c)

    (O.7mn ITB)

    Bench: Gilks,PVA,Hendo , Duff

    Fabregas & Sterling to
    A) Sanchez & Bolasie
    B) Sanchez & Sissoko
    C) Any other suggestions?

    ThANKS