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Sadio Mane goes into Liverpool’s trip to Burnley as a doubt following a shoulder injury in training. Arsene Wenger will be without both Aaron Ramsey and Alex Iwobi for the trip to Leicester City, while Mark Hughes confirms that Jack Butland won’t be risked against Manchester City. Here’s a summary of the known teams news so far…

Ryan Bertrand remainssidelined for Southampton’s trip to Old Trafford this evening due to an ongoing knee complaint. Claude Puel has confirmed that Jose Fonte is in contention to start after stepping up his fitness in training this week.

Aaron Ramsey (hamstring) and Alex Iwobi (thigh) have been ruled out until after the international break after they were forced off injured against Liverpool last weekend. Arsene Wenger has conceded he may have to gamble on the fitness of Laurent Koscielny, Mesut Ozil and Olivier Giroud, though won’t start all three. The Gunners boss revealed that Koscielny is the likeliest of the trio to feature in his first XI.

Eddie Howe has confirmed he has “no major concerns” on the injury front as Bournemouth make their way to West Ham on Sunday.

Club record signing Steven Defour could be in line for a start at home to Liverpool, reckons Sean Dyche. Ashley Barnes remains sidelined due to a hamstring injury, whilst the on-loan Jon Flanagan cannot face his parent club.

Mark Hughes has this morning ruled Jack Butland out of a return against Manchester City, whilst Glen Johnson also remains sidelined with a thigh complaint. Shaqiri is also a concern after suffeirng a calf problem in the 1-1- draw with Middlesbrough on the opening day.

Alan Pardew has also updated us this morning with news that both Joe Ledley and Wayne Hennessey are “fitness concerns” ahead of the trip to White Hart Lane. The Eagles boss also indicated that Yohan Cabaye, Jordon Mutch, and James McArthur would likely travel having missed the season opener with West Brom.

Chris Smalling and Paul Pogba are back in contention after serving out one-match suspensions, though Jose Mourinho has admitted that the latter is unable to play 90 minutes due to a lack of match fitness. Jesse Lingard is also available after recovering from a foot problem.

Hugo Lloris is sidelined with a hamstring injury as Spurs welcome Palace to the Lane. Mousa Dembele sits out the fourth of a six-match ban, whilst Heung Min Son has returned from the Olympics and will be assessed.

Sadio Mane remains doubtful for Liverpool’s trip to Burnley with a shoulder injury sustained in training. James Milner and Daniel Sturridge are back in full training, whilst Lucas also has a chance of making it. Mamadou Sakho has stepped up his recovery but is expected to miss out again.

Ronald Koeman will make a late decision on Romelu Lukaku and Ashley Williams’ fitness for Everton’s trip to the Hawthorns. The Belgian returned to full training yesterday without any problems, whilst Williams has stepped up his match fitness over the past week. Seamus Coleman remains absent, though Yannick Bolasie is in line for a debut.

Swansea’s record signing Borja Baston is sidelined with a minor thigh problem. Neil Taylor is likely to miss out again as he builds up his fitness, whilst Leon Britton (illness) is doubtful. Ki Sung-yeung is back in contention to face Hull, with Francesco Guidolin hinting at a start for Gylfi Sigurdsson.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of this evening’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. The Left Duke #3
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Hey lads, have I my team G2G for this GW and saving my FT is the right call?

    Foster (Heaton)
    Shaw Baines Stones (Amat, McAuley)
    Hazard (vc) Townsend Lamela Tadic (Fletcher)
    Kun (c) Zlatan Gray

    1. sweensa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yep save

  2. Oddjobleff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone got Gradel and wondering whether to change? I thought he had potential but only a sub and other options around for a 5.5 fourth mid

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'd save him for now personally, looked good when he came on. I really rate him 🙂

      Plus, West Ham look there for the taking this weekend.

      1. Hapless FPL
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Fer?

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Good player, rough fixtures.

          1. Hapless FPL
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            I have a midfield dilemma of my own regarding Bolasie which I cannot find a solution to...

            1. Irish Madridista ⭐
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              ramirez? 🙂

    2. Pards Against Humanity
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I think Gradel will start against West Ham if I'm honest

    3. Hooky
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I've got him and am keeping for this weekend. If he's benched again then it's adios

    4. Oddjobleff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I hope he does. It's only playing time I'm worried about. I think he's good

  3. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Hello again gentlepeoples.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hnJmt9ZkdI

    1. Hooky
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Got that Friday feeling have we?!

  4. Duck Dickworth
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Jesus,Maria,Josef. Who to captain? Kün or Zlatan. It's eating me from the inside. I am on Zlatan at the moment but can't see Ibra explode lika Kün.

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

      I agree Ibra isn't as potentially explosive, but as a Utd fan, I'm really liking the thought of captaining him on his home debut, on a Friday night, Jose's first competitive home game.

      1. Duck Dickworth
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        United fan also. I am torn..
        Good points there,going to have those in my mind when deciding. Thanks!

  5. Teror
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is captaining Firminio over Aguero ludicrous?

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

      Nope

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      No, but it's not recommended either.

    3. Scholes Balls
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I am contemplating the same move. I feel firmino might have a killing spree against burnley, while aguero could be quiet at britannia. Still unsure, but my gut tells me firmino.

    4. BlzE_94
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'm going with my gut and captaining firmino

  6. Scholes Balls
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Theory Question

    Is it better to play with two 5.0 defenders or one 4.5 and one 5.5 ?

    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      depends who they are

    2. Hooky
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      A question for which there is no correct answer 😉

      1. Coco Umbongo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        If a 4.5 defender calls for offside in the woods, does it make a sound?

  7. Dazzrb
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Play Stones or Amat?

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Amat

    2. Shirokov(c)
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Amat

  8. Big4FPL
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone fancying a punt on Lamela as captain? Had decent shots in the box vs Everton, at home against a pretty underwhelming Palace team atm and in decent form. I want to have a punt on it but there's always the risk of Aguero exploding and Lamela coming off after 58 minutes...

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      He's my vice.

    2. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'm not going him (c) but he's an excellent option if you are going for a punt. (vc) for me.

    3. Scholes Balls
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I think this is the week that allows for a risky captain pick.

    4. TokyoRisingSun
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I've gone for a Lamela captain pick. Join me!

  9. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on my current team for gameweek 2

    GK: Dea (Valdes)

    DEF: Valencia, Stones, Williams (Van Dijk, Morgan)

    MID: Hazard (C) , Lamela, Firmino, Deulofeu (Redmond)

    STR: Carroll, Vardy, Negardo

  10. Pards Against Humanity
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    REDMOND (mun) or GRADEL (whu) this weekend folks?

    1. JimmyB
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Gradel but close

    2. Morgs
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Redmond

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Gradel

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I'd play both though tbh

        1. Pards Against Humanity
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Other mid is Ramirez.

          Essentially I have Sanchez and he's ruined me.

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            AoA? 😛

  11. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Benching Williams. Playing Amat and Stones.

    1. Duck Dickworth
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Right thing to do.

    2. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Benching a def vs WBA 😯

    3. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Think Everton WBA could be 0-0.
      Now I've said that it'll be 4-3.
      But there's doubt Williams will even play so probably safer to do what you are doing

  12. grig
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Good to go this week? Haven't used a transfer.

    Foster
    Shaw | Friend | Kone | Amat
    Hazard | Eriksen | Tadic | Ramirez
    Aguero | Vardy

    Jaku | Stones | Fletcher | Wickham

    1. Hakchak
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Stones over Friend or even play a back five and drop Tadic / Ramierz

      1. Gizzachance
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        play tadic and ramierz, only two cs last week, 5 at back may be bit risky

  13. TheBusDriver
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Help me please.

    Heaton Or Jakupovic??

    Redmond or Capoue?

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Heatmond.

    2. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Jaku + Redmond

  14. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Tonight:

    Vardy Siggy Morgan
    to
    Rooney Payet 4.0

    -4

    ?

    1. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      you're crazy.

    2. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Why would you take Vardy out?

    3. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Doesn't make much sense but if you feel it...go for it

    4. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      just.....no

  15. DirtySanchez
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Hello chaps!
    Does anyone have any info on Mhki starting tonight?

    1. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I would not gamble on it. Pretty sure he will start as a sub.

  16. only2
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Who to play?

    A) Stones (stoke)
    B) Amat (HUL)

    1. There Can Be Only One
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'm playing Stones

      1. only2
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        okey, thanks!

    2. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'm playing both. If I was forced to choose, probably Stones.

      1. only2
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        okey. cant get myself to bench one of; routledge, gray, ramirez, baines, amat, shaw 😛

    3. Gizzachance
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      both for me ! stones if have to pick one

  17. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Can anyone recommend any indian restaurants close to west london that are moderately priced?

    1. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Blue Elephant is good

      1. pompeyfan
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        sorry, that is actually Thai! 😉

    2. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Need to go East for curry

  18. Frog Town
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Good To Go?

    De Gea
    Stones/Amat/Mcauley
    Hazard/Lamela/Redmond/Firmino
    Aguero(c)/Vardy/Gray

    Bench-Townsend/Morgan/Friend

    Or is it worth using AOA and play townsend over stones?

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Not in my opinion, I'd save it for when you have defensive injuries/poor fixtures later in the season. It's not the greatest chip, only really useful if it can save you a transfer in an injury crisis.

  19. guardian.c
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Fegouli -> Bolasie now or hope Fegouli plays and wait to use 2 FTs? (fairly weak bench this week)

  20. No_Mo_Salah?
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Tadic to Lamela with FT stupid? Can see Southampton blanking against Man United and Spurs getting a few past Crystal Palace. Would also give me enough to do Vardy to Ibra should he tear things up tonight. Long term I prefer Tadic though...

    1. TokyoRisingSun
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      No way, keep Tadic for the long term.

      1. No_Mo_Salah?
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks - just getting a bit trigger happy... Logging out now!

    2. Energetics
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Similar dilemma to myself! Can't decide!

      Do you have Redmond also?

      1. No_Mo_Salah?
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Nope - went Townsend instead. Going to hold fire and save 2 FT for next week I think.

  21. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Azpil or Baines +.5m?

    Ta 🙂

    1. JJO
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Baines for me

    2. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Azpli

    3. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I think Baines fantasy days are pretty close to over. Especially when Mirallas is a likely starter.

      Azpi

    4. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers gents

  22. Red Nitrogen
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Will Deulofeu start for everton ?

    1. Dasher0303
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      No

      1. Tigers Time
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Info?

  23. Dasher0303
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Bench one:
    Stones Friend Redmond??

    I've got Valencia so Want to bench Redmond ??
    Also stones won't get many points as no attacking threat and probably won't get a clean sheet so I think friend is best bet but not sure??

    1. TokyoRisingSun
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I would bench Friend. Redmond is an attacker and always goona be more likely to score points then your defender.

    2. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Friend, of those.

    3. A.T
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Friend

  24. axos86
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    stones-walker-kone-friend-funes mori
    willian-bolasie-sanchez-eriksen
    aguero-gray-deeney

    Which two to bench?please help

    1. Dasher0303
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Funds Mori kone

  25. Zellls
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    With the arrival of Bolasie and the likely return of Lukaku will Deulofeu get a start?

    1. Dasher0303
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      No

    2. danishdynamite
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      We don't now, but surely him or Mirrallas are set for the bench in a full strength Everton side

      1. danishdynamite
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        *know

  26. danishdynamite
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    To cut a long rambling question short: are we, the FFS masses, expecting Benteke to be worth 1m quid over the likes of Carroll / Rondon / Negredo ?????

    1. TokyoRisingSun
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      No. If he was 6.5 I'd def get him, but not at 7.5

  27. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Benteke

  28. GinjaWhinja
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Back 3 currently set as:

    Stones (Stk), Valencia (Sou), Amat (Hul).

    Is it worth doing Fuchs to Walker and benching either of Stones and Valencia?

    1. Dasher0303
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      You can bench stones for walker if you want

  29. Just jarvo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Good to go
    Foster
    Amat Valencia stones
    Hazard Sanchez lamela kouyate
    Gray agureo vardy

    Subs: Jaku friend Morgan Capoue

    Also who to captain

  30. Daddy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Pick 3
    Shaw, Stones, Friend, Amat, Evans

    1. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      All have a pretty good chance of a cleanie if you ask me. Go with your gut

    2. only2
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      im picking amat, baines (evans in your case) and shaw. Would bench stones and friend, but its really close and can go either way