Injuries
6 May 2016 1177 comments
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Gylfi Sigurdsson will miss Swansea’s final two fixtures with a shoulder problem. Per Mertesacker is sidelined with a hamstring injury, Robert Huth and Marouane Fellaini are handed three-match bans by the FA, whilst Palace have concerns on the flanks for the visit of Watford.

Gareth Barry and Seamus Coleman have “an outside chance” of returning for the first match of Everton’s double as the Toffees head to Leicester this weekend. Roberto Martinez has conceded that Gerard Deulofeu is very likely to remain out for the season, though is hopeful that Phil Jagielka could return for the Gameweek 38 showdown against Norwich. Elsewhere at the back, Ramiro Funes Mori serves the last of a three-match suspension.

Per Mertesacker is sidelined for the final two matches with the hamstring problem that forced him off against Norwich last time out. Santi Cazorla stepped up his match fitness with a run out for the reserves earlier in the week, though Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is out for six to eight weeks with a knee problem.

Gylfi Sigurdsson (shoulder) and Neil Taylor (groin) are set to miss Swansea’s final two fixtures, whilst Ashley Williams “might not feature” in the trip to West Ham as he needs a rest, according to Francesco Guidolin. Jefferson Montero could also be sidelined due to a hamstring problem, though Leroy Fer could be set to return from a similar complaint. Alberto Paloschi (also hamstring) remains unavailable.

Bournemouth’s Adam Smith will miss the final two Gameweeks with an ongoing hernia problem. Cherries boss Eddie Howe has confirmed that Max Gradel is making “good progress” from a leg injury, though Sylvain Distin is sidelined with a back complaint.

Robert Huth starts the first of a three-match ban after being found guilty of violent conduct in Leicester’s clash with United last weekend. Danny Drinkwater serves a one match suspension, though Jamie Vardy returns from a two-match ban. Matty James is finally available for selection and could be part of the squad.

Tony Pulis has hinted that he “might make a few changes” as West Brom make their way to Bournemouth tomorrow.

Wilfried Zaha remains ruled out as Palace welcome Stoke to Selhurst Park. Yannick Bolasie is a slight doubt due to illness and Mile Jedinak is being monitored after sustaining a knock.

Bojan is a doubt for Stoke’s visit to Palace due to a foot problem, Mark Hughes has revealed. Marc Wilson remains sidelined for the Potters, whilst Glen Johnson is back in full training and could be in with a shout of returning next weekend.

Louis van Gaal will be without Marouane Fellaini for the final three league matches of the season after the Belgian was banned for his altercation with Robert Huth last weekend. The Dutchman went on to hint at rotating his squad over the double Gameweek as he looks to keep players fresh ahead of the FA Cup final.

Billy Jones is Sunderland’s only concern ahead of Chelsea’s weekend visit after picking up a hip problem.

Gabriel Obertan and Sylvain Marveaux have parted company with Newcastle by mutual consent ahead of the final two matches of the season.

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 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. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Noggin done in.

    Need to lose one of Kane / Kun / Sturridge

    1. Jazz!
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Kane

    2. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Agree, Kane. City NEED to win on Sunday IMO.

      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        And losing Sturridge could bite you.

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Kane (teammates out, reliant on Harry now?) or Sturridge (good form, poor minutes?)

    4. KingOllie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Sturridge. He wont play 38

      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks all.

      2. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        This

        1. denial
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          This as in Sturridge?

          1. Sess!
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Yeah

      3. Kun Tozser
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Will he play 37?

  2. Tsumo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Would you play Darlow (avl) or Robles (lei/sun) assuming he plays both games?

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Robles

  3. Hammers Select
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Which should i do:

    a) Adrian for 1 game max
    b) Hennessey
    c) Courtois for -4

  4. Trigg ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    9 x DGW
    Townsend
    Aguero

    3 x Arsenal on bench

    Easy 😎

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Cue 3-0 win for arsenal

      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Players in good form for Villa (H), I'll take it 😆

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          This! 😀

    2. CABAYE4
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Kane, Alexis and Mahrez to tear it up.

      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Undoubtably.

    3. Jazz!
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Exactly the same as me! Townsend and Aguero the only SGWers with 3 Arsenal on the bench 😎

      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        We will win together or lose together!

  5. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Jürgen Klopp: "I've only had a few seconds to think about a line-up for Sunday. There will be a few changes for sure."

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      P*ss of klopp

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        *off even.

  6. sk018
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Robles (Darlow)
    Clyne, Cresswell, Simpson (Bellerin, Rose)
    Lingard, Payet, Sanchez, Lanzini (Ozil)
    Kane, Aguero, Sturridge

    1FT.. Thoughts? Rose -> PvA worth it?

  7. FFFrog
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Best goalie with Adrian out?

    1. sk018
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      De Gea seems like an easy go-to right now..

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      RUDDY! 😀

      1. FFFrog
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Worryingly I'm thinking the same thing!!

    3. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Mannone

    4. Jazz!
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Mannone for me

      1. FFFrog
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        No worry about rotation with Pants?

        1. Bunk Moreland
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Pantilimon transferred to Watford in January, so no worries there 😉

          1. FFFrog
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Completely missed that!!!

        2. Jazz!
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Pants doesn't play for Sunderland anymore, sir!

        3. Sess!
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Not sure if this is a wind up?

          Pantillimon is at Watford now.

          1. FFFrog
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            I had honestly completely missed that!

            1. Sess!
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Ha, no worries.

            2. Irish Madridista ⭐
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Pantillimon doesn't play for Sunderland anymore FFF...

  8. Whazza
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Klopp on Ings: "Danny wants to play. He has trained at highest level. But with all these fit players it makes sense to wait."

    1. Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Got him in my Dead team

  9. JoBro
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Robles or Mignolet for Double GW?

    1. sk018
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Hard to choose since both minutes seems limited. Would probably go Mignolet, since I have lost patience with Everton.

      1. sillyhilly69
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Minutes limited? How so? Robles is nailed on apart from home games for Howard's send off?!

  10. _Gunner
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Who to ditch to get Carrol?

    A- Lukaku
    B- Kane

    1. JoBro
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      B Kane

  11. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    My gut feeling is that Sturridge is better option than Carroll but I guess its better to follow general opinion this time.

    1. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      If I only was sure he gets at least 120 mins this DGW

    2. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      32 pts off top 1k?

    3. Team Zissou
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I have him & am keeping but I'd be worried about bringing him in given Klopp's comments. If I knew he'd get 120 I'd TC him, as it is TV is on Carroll..

      1. Team Zissou
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        *TC

  12. Ando
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    This may seem a sideways move but considering both players' form would you do Ighalo ➡ Deeney for a hit?

    1. sk018
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Nope.. Ighalo is more advanced and -4 is quite much to weight up just by form imo.

      1. Ando
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Ok thanks

  13. CABAYE4
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Do we think Lukaku will actually start this GW?

    1. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I refuse to think about it

      1. CABAYE4
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I'm just going to roll with him and hope for the best.

        Though part of me still wants to TC him!

        1. LewanGOALski
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          a big haul would do SO well for us keepers. Oh, please. One of those I want to explode most this GW

        2. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Is that the same part of you that thinks about running across railway tracks to the opposite platform when a train is pulling into the station?

      2. Holy See
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        That's the spirit! 😛

    2. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, plays last 3 games IMO

    3. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      IMO he will

  14. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    1. Robles or Mignolet then for this week to start.
    2. Pedro or Milner as a bit of a differential for GW 37/38

    1. Bunk Moreland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Mignolet
      Pedro (but rather Fabregas tbh, who is also a differential. The reason being Pedro was subbed at half time vs spurs and seems the likeliest to give way to Hazard).

      1. Sz21
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Have Fabs already..

  15. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    I like my team WAY too much for only having 5 DGWers for a -8.. This much excitement pre-kickoff is bound to end badly 😀

    1. Jazz!
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Spend 12 and get 6 😎

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        😆

        -20 and get Smalling + Defoe + Deeney? 😉

        1. Jazz!
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          😀

  16. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Time to decide on the last hit forcthe season.

    Ignoring other players.
    Do I?
    A) Sell Mahrez for Fabregas, means I'll play Milner and Fab, benching Alexis.
    Reason wouod be, it's a done deal for Lei and Inthink fringe players will get gametime.

    B) Sell Milner for Fabregas, means I'll play Alexis and Fab, benching Mahrez.
    Reason would be fright of lack of gametime fof Milner as the EL final is THE game for Pool now.

    Leaning heavilly towards A. Though I hate to losebthe only player I had all season.

    1. Bunk Moreland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I would keep Mahrez against the pourous Everton team. Could be a lot of goals in that match with no teams having anything to protect. I get the rotation worry, but Mahrez is rarely if ever benched and the fans would want to see him.

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks.

  17. ituura
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Hey guys,

    My current team (2FT+1,4m ITB)

    DDG (Darlow)
    Moreno, Rose, Morgan (Koscielny, Bellerin)
    Payer, Firmino, Coutinho, Sanchez (Alli)
    Aguero, Defoe, Martial

    So, I was thinking about 3 transfers. Morgan, Rose, Alli out and Cresswell, Noble/Antonio/Willian(or someone other from chelsea) and Smalling/Rojo in. This would give me 10 DGW players + Aguero or Sanchez. But these Liverpool guys are worry for me, maybe get rid of coutinho or moreno instead of Rose/Morgan...any help would be appreciated!

    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I wouldn't get Rojo, he's could easily be rotated. Selling Coutinho is probably a good idea, means you could get, say, Hazard over Willian.

  18. 1966 was a great year for E…
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    I've got Cresswell, Rojo and Lovren as my DGW defence. There's rotation issues around Rojo and Lovren, so would you take a -4 (probably a -8 total for the GW) to bring in PVA for Rose?

    And which of Rojo and Lovren would you bench?

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I have both Rojo and lovren and just hoping for the best.

      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah, that's the other option.

  19. EspanYOLO
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Smalling or Cresswell for a -4

    Money no issue.

    Already have Payet Carroll and DDG

    Current defense is Simpson Morgan Moreno (Gabriel Bellerin)

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Cressy

      1. EspanYOLO
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers. Went for it!

        Team is:

        DDG
        Cresswell Moreno Morgan
        Payet (VC) Mahrez Willian Hazard (C)
        Carroll Defoe Aguero

        Subs: Sanchez Simpson Bellerin

        Good to go? What do you reckon about benching? Can't decide between benching Sanchez or Mahrez..

  20. BIG TONES
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Going with out MUN defence this DGW. Thoughts? I don't rate them personally in 2x away games

    1. Powers106
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I have Smalling at the moment, but totally agree. Could get hit with minus v WHU as they close down Boleyn...

  21. 1314
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Keep Ozil or Milner ? (Own Sanchez)

    Ozil - poor form , keeping him means Sanchez start this week away to City(have one DGW player less) , but will have 2 gunners for Villa home next
    Milner - can have additional DGW player this week (and both home games)

  22. Mavric Marco
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Keep Mahrez or buy Firmino for a -12pt hit?

    1. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Mahrez for sure for me

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers, just got no pool at all.

    2. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Mahrez one of the best options this week imo. Keep

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Yea, I know you're right - DGW fever I suppose.

  23. jimlad
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    5 Point lead. Do i need to take any hits to cover any of his doublers?

    My team..(playing TC)

    Robles (Darlow)
    Smalling VanAan Delaney (Bellerin Gabriel)
    Mahrez Townsend Coutinho Payet (tc) (Sanchez)
    Rashford Aguero Kane

    His Team... (he has no chips)

    DeGea Hennessey
    Bellerin Fuchs VanAan Dawson Fosu-Mensah
    Payet Mahrez Iwobi Sanchez COutinho
    Aguero Rashford Defoe

    Im thinking maybe Kane > Defoe for a -4? That would make my lead a slender 1 point though!

  24. stilicho
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Coutinho and Reid

    Or

    Willian and Cresswell -4

    1. Jazz!
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Errr that's a tough one. B I think.

    2. EspanYOLO
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Definitely b for me.

    3. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Willian + cresswell purely for the fact they are more guarenteed to play both games

  25. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    HELP!!

    A. Aguero + Reid + Defoe + Hazard (-4)
    B. Aguero + Cresswell + Carroll + Fabregas (-4)
    C. Kane + Cresswell + Carroll + Hazard (-4)
    D. Aguero + Cresswell + Carroll + Hazard (-8)

    Choose one, thanks.

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      D

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      B or D imo

    3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      C I think

    4. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Probably C .... maybe D though.

    5. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Prefer D

    6. EspanYOLO
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I've just gone for D

      Transferred out Kane Gabriel KDB ----> Cresswell + Carroll + Hazard (-8)

    7. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Thank you for your valuable suggestions

  26. Jazz!
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    So, do we think Clyne will play both games in the DGW?

    1. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      No, but Moreno might since Smith is suspended.

      1. Jazz!
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Clyne can play LB

        1. Whazza
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          but why?

    2. St. Joseph
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Not really.
      But im keeping
      Defenders not worth a hit.

      Even PVA or Smalling or any other in "hype" defenders

  27. Bobby_Baggio
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    How does this sound for -8?

    Robles
    Bellerin - Gabriel - PVA
    Mahrez - Coutinho - Payet - Sanchez
    Aguero - Kane - Sturridge

    (Darlow - Loft C - Simpson - Delaney)

    - Delaney + Coutinho + Kane > Cresswell + Hazard + Carroll

    1. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Sounds good Bobby!

      Thanks for your help earlier - I'm going to go for broke and join you on the -8! What do you reckon to this:

      Robles*
      PvA* Toby Bellerin
      Hazard* Payet(TC)* Lanzini* Townsend
      Carroll* Lukaku* Deeney*

      lol

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Yep can't fault that team for this GW

  28. Nonameentered
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Current team:
    DDG, Darlow
    Cresswell, PvA, Simpson* (Bellerin, TFM)
    Payet, Townsend, Coutinho*, Iwobi* (Sanchez)
    Aguero, Kane*, Defoe.

    1 FT. Which transfers should I do?
    A) Kane --> Carroll
    B) Iwobi --> Hazard/Fab/Redmond
    C) Coutinho --> Hazard/Fab/Redmond
    D) Simpson --> Smalling

  29. FFFrog
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Looking at DDG but noticed MU only have 1 cs in the last 5 away games and playing two sides with a lot to play for! Are there better options?

  30. J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    The FPL veterans have plenty to smile about ahead of DGWK 37. Find out why in Kavali's latest community article.

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