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Jon Walters is a slight doubt for Stoke’s trip to Norwich. Andros Townsend is ruled out for Tottenham. Reece Oxford is doubtful for West Ham, Newcastle’s Moussa Sissoko is struggling to be fit for the trip to United, whilst Garry Monk will make a late decision on the fitness of Ki Sung-yeung.

Mark Hughes has revealed that Jon Walters is a slight concern for the weekend with illness, though the attacker has returned to training. Hughes also commented on Bojan’s availability, suggesting that the Spaniard could be “involved in some capacity” against the Canaries.

Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Andros Townsend will miss the Leicester trip after suffering a minor ankle problem, having previously been sidelined by a shoulder injury.

Slaven Bilic will be without Mauro Zarate at the weekend, with the forward suffering a hamstring injury in training. Zarate revealed on his official twitter page that he expects to miss the Hammers’ next two matches. Reece Oxford is a doubt after missing a few days training with a niggle, according to the club’s official website. Adrian serves the first of a three-match ban after being sent off against Leicester last week.

Newcastle are sweating on the availability of Moussa Sissoko ahead of the weekend trip to Old Trafford. The midfielder came off in the loss to Swansea last week with a groin complaint and hopes to recover in time to be involved against Man United. Elsewhere Siem de Jong has returned to training for the Magpies, while Paul Dummett also joined in with the group as he steps up his recovery.

Leicester welcome back Mark Schwarzer, with the experienced stopper having recovered from illness after missing out last weekend. Christian Fuchs took a knock in training, but it is believed to be nothing serious and Claudio Ranieri expects the defender to train today and be in contention for the weekend.

Marouane Chamakh remains sidelined for Palace despite stepping up his recovery from a hamstring problem with a midweek run out for the reserves. Bakary Sako is set to be included in the squad for the visit of Villa.

Roberto Martinez has confirmed that Everton have picked up no new injuries ahead of the visit of City. Kevin Mirallas is now 100% fit – the Belgian was fielded as a sub last time out after being forced off with an ankle injury in the season opener with Watford.

Bournemouth’s Harry Arter could return to training next week, though manager Eddie Howe conceded he could be “some way off” a first-team comeback.

Ki Sung-yeung has returned to training after stepping up his recovery from a hamstring injury. Garry Monk has confirmed he will make a final decision on the Korean’s fitness after today’s training session.

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  1. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    1FT 0 itb

    Just stick with this lot?

    McCarthy (AVL)

    Kolarov (eve) - Darmian (NEW) - Targett (wat) - Muniesa (nor)

    Haz (wba) - Sanchez (LIV) - Payet (BOU)

    Aguero (eve) - Kane (lei) - Jerome (STK)

    Bench - Adrian - Albrighton (TOT) - Bassong (STO) - Westwood (cry)

    That said... Adrian does need sorting with Speroni due back next week...

    1. Woy
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      See how the week goes, decide after the weekend. Good non wc team

    2. The Train Driver
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Stick and save for 2 FT!

    3. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Stick,but i would play Albrighton instead Targett

    4. 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good to me

  2. Jatz10
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    After using WildCard, what do you'll think about this team?

    McCarthy (Mignolet)
    Shaw, Jenkinson, Kolarov (Ward, Gomez)
    Sanchez, Y.Toure, Ayew, Albrighton (Hoolahan)
    Diouf, Benteke, Aguero

    Strikers, happy.
    Midfield, wanted to get Shaqiri but will wait till next week as he may start on the bench this week. Concerned about Albrighton and Hoolahan.
    Defence is where I have changed minds alot.

    Got 0.6 in the bank.

    1. Beatle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe replace Ward as Palace don't really keep clean sheets and he won't score every week like vs Arsenal.

      1. Jatz10
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks for reply, Richards a good pick to replace? Looked dangerous on corners against United.

  3. The Train Driver
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    My final dilemma!

    A.

    McCarthy/Butland

    Kolarov Shaw Cresswell/Richards/Francis

    Depay Ayew Mahrez Samchez PEDRO

    Kun Sakho (IGHALO)

    B.

    McCarthy/Butland

    Kolarov Shaw Cresswell/Richards/Francis

    Depay Ayew Mahrez Samchez (WESTWOOD)

    Kun Sakho BENTEKE

    1. Woy
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Someone is going for pedro!

    2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I wouldn't buy Pedro,not just yet...but think Gomis is better then Benteke atm

  4. Woy
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Don't know what to do with Mertesacker.
    Backline of Kolarov - Darmian - Merte - Richards - Oxford.
    Feel Merte is too much, and could downgrade him to Francis if francis drops tomorrow but that will give me 1.6 ITB. What do i do with all that?!

    1. jiGGidyJ1
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      You could start by upgrading Oxford!

    2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I would go with 1 off WH defenders for now,or Stoke if you don't have Butland

    3. Woy
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Hm i have butland, will look at WH.

  5. AgentRed
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on whether Hendo will play or how long he'll be out for?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I don't think he will, should be back next week.

  6. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Matt Damon.

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      what movie?

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        There's only one.

        1. Hooky
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Stuck on You?

      2. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Man Utd Defensive Coaching DVD

        1. OPTA FPL
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          😀

  7. fijuhmon
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Nailed on WBA defender/s, are there Any?

    1. Admiral Stark
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      McAuley

  8. Zh0u
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Hi guys,

    WC dilemma here.

    Team which have:

    A) Hazard/Silva/Sanchez/Mahrez/Westwood or
    B) Silva/Sanchez/Mahrez/Payet/Depay (or any other 7-8+ Mid)

    Thanks. Any idea appreciated.

  9. dezzy_dan
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Depay or Coutinho?

    Can't make my mind up for the final slot in my WC team. Coutinho looks to be in good form but I have a nagging feeling that midweek was a kick starting moment for Depay.

    1. boombaba
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Depay for me

  10. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Right..

    Butland, Schmeichel
    Kolarov, Darmian, Gomez, Richards, Huth
    Sanchez, Depay, Silva, Mahrez
    Aguero, Diouf, Gomis

    0.0m in account.

    How does this side look?
    Any improvements you would make..
    Thanks

    1. H U G O
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Who is the ghost Mid?

      1. Sz21
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Westwood.. exactly what he is.. A ghost!

        1. H U G O
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          v decent team. I'm assuming a WC?

  11. Gazpilicueta
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    really struggling after such a bad gameweek 1 and 2. everytime i think about football it hurts.

    how am i doing so badly!

    this week I did Rooney, Sterling and Theo for Mahrez, Payet and Sergio. too knee jerky?

    1. Gazpilicueta
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      for a -4

      1. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Nope, good moves.

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Good moves, should help!

      1. Gazpilicueta
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        thought about wildcarding........

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I wouldn't.

    3. Taffer
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Trigger it!

    4. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Yep, great moves.

    5. Puyol Pants Up
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Good moves, but I fancy Rooney for one more GW. I don' think Rooney ---> Aguero is worth a -4

      1. Gazpilicueta
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        watching him was painful. I guess you might be right, but id rather be done with him and forget about him

    6. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      No,smart moves

  12. Messsiaah
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    having both fabianski and williams is bit too risky?

  13. vanillabear
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    chadli or ayew? i have gomis

    1. Ally - Killie Til I Die
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Chadli probably

  14. Ally - Killie Til I Die
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Will Silva rise tonight?

    1. jiGGidyJ1
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      None of your business 😉

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, so will Yaya.

      1. Ally - Killie Til I Die
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        How do you know?

  15. Puyol Pants Up
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Really hope keeping Rooney pays off. His last week before he becomes Aguero

  16. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    FPL test

    Point for each where the following statement is true - what is your total score?

    1) You are currently on WC
    2) You are captaining Aguero this weekend
    3) You had Walcott for GW2
    4) You currently have Kolarov
    5) You are considering TC chip on Aguero v Watford for GW4
    6) Rooney is dead to you now
    7) It is almost certain you will never consider Lukaku this season
    8) You have 2 x 4.5 rotating keepers
    9) Ivanovic was essential in your GW1 team
    10) FFS is your internet home page

    1. HP.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      1 point

    2. Kevtheotter
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      5/10

    3. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      6.
      Oh my.

    4. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      2/10

    5. 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      LOl no.10

    6. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      4/10

    7. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      4

    8. PurpleCobras
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      5 for me!

    9. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      2 (2 and 8)

    10. Puyol Pants Up
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      2/10 (7,8)

    11. I am 42
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      1) 0
      2) still considering
      3) i went for ozil as my gunners coverage
      4) 0
      5) keeping for dgw
      6) he might score a hatty this week
      7) i dont write off anybody
      8) 4.5 4
      9) 1 but he is off 😀
      10) 0

    12. Khark
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      6 lol.

      2,3,5,7,8,10

    13. Admiral Stark
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10

      (6/10) lol

    14. Aiders
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Just the 1, no. 2

    15. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      5

    16. Sz21
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      About 9/10

  17. HP.
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Who else doesn't have an arsenal defender or GK?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Tis I.

  18. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Stoke reject Norwich bid for Walters

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      mind game?

      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Might hold it up until after the match.

  19. Kevtheotter
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Hey lads

    A) Courtois Kompany and Targett
    B) Butland Kolarov and Williams

    Rest of defence

    McCarthy xx
    Darmian Huth xx xx xx

    Cheers

  20. HNI
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Guys Play
    1)Coates(SWA)
    or
    2)Huth(TOT)

  21. Zeeco
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Diouf or Pelle

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Pelle

      1. Zeeco
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        i think pelle is crap thats why i dont want him in my team,but his fixtures look good!

    2. 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Pelle

    3. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Diouf

  22. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Who needs to go? Koscielny? Mane? Ozil?

    Myhill
    Ivan - Kos - Francis
    Mane - Silva - Chadli - Mahrez - Ozil
    Aguero - Gomis

    (Hennessey - Wilson - Huth - Prodl)

    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      At least keep Ozil, if you have 1ft you could save, wouldt take a hit at least...

    2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I would say Kos,Mane could get one more chance

  23. Van Klinkert Delarosa
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Can Sterling and Cazorla drop even more?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Not today.

      1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers.

        Considering to bring them in actually.

  24. 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Which 2 from Payet,Ayew and Mahrez if money no issue?

    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Payet and Mahrez - money is always an issue.

      1. 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I know 🙁

  25. Reckoner.
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone else looking at the West Ham, Bournemouth rotation for the next 6 gameweeks:

    BOU, LEI, NEW, SUN, NOR, cpl

    My question is which West Ham defender would you rather have at 5.0, Reid or Ogbonna?

  26. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    I have Buthurt in my WC team atm. I had Kasper for the first 2 GW's. Does Inler improve Leicesters clean sheet chances?

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      * Butland

      1. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Ahahaha.

      2. Admiral Stark
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Really now

  27. CCaddy
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Could you rate my wildcard team please?

    Butland Ruddy

    Shaw Konpany Williams Gomez targett

    Silva Sanchez depay mahrez hoolahan

    Aguero gomis diouf

    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Sure. How do you like it, a score out of 10 or shall I just point out some weaknesses?

    2. boombaba
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      how is that affordable? i cant afford that haha i have deeney instead of diuof and richards for gomez but the same elsewhere

  28. Get up ya bum
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Hey chardonnay, I don't know about you man, Take a stand for something

  29. GENERATION X
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    So are we at some point going to have to fashion a side with Kun and Benzema in it? He is going to be 12 or so surely...

    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Kun isn't joining La Liga.

      1. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        We'll see what pans out in the next ten days...

        1. GENERATION X
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          According to Italian journalist Emanuele Giulianelli, Arsenal are close to announcing the signing of Real Madrid's 27-year-old France striker Karim Benzema.

          Imminent closing for Benzema to Arsenal: Tuesday could be the day of medicals and announcement.

          Emanuele Giulianelli

          EmaGiulianelli

          Imminent closing for Benzema to Arsenal: Tuesday could be the day of medicals and announcement.

          He sounds legit to me heh heh

          1. GENERATION X
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            He has a stutter too...

            1. Prøphet
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Well, i just read there is no chance that will happen as Benzema is staying in Real according to Marka from spain. which is really credible. So, eventho i hoped he would come to epl, guess its not happening

  30. eagles4ever
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Current mid: Barkley/Chadli/Yaya/Mata/maherz

    Would you pick
    A. Barkley & Yaya or
    B. Sanchez & Barry
    Don't have Sanchez or Hazard in my team and it's a worry. I do have Aguero