Team News

The Gameweek 2 Team News

Michail Antonio is available for West Ham’s trip to Southampton. Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is expected to be fit for the home clash against Crystal Palace but West Bromwich Albion’s Jonny Evans is a major doubt for an away day at Burnley.

Swansea City head coach Paul Clement has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the home encounter with Manchester United, though forward Fernando Llorente remains out as he continues to build up his fitness levels after breaking his arm.

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe revealed that Jermain Defoe is in contention to start against Watford, after the forward came off the bench in the 1-0 defeat to West Bromwich Albion. A late decision will be made on Simon Francis (hamstring).

Daryl Janmaat, Younes Kaboul and Roberto Pereyra will all miss the trip to Bournemouth after suffering low-grade muscle injuries in the 3-3 draw with Liverpool. Troy Deeney has returned to full training following a groin injury though, while Christian Kabasele (hamstring) and Brice Dja Djédjé (fractured finger) resumed training in the middle of the week and may be available.

Burnley manager Sean Dyche has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the home meeting with West Bromwich Albion.

Jonny Evans (hamstring) looks set to miss West Brom’s trip to Turf Moor, while Gareth McAuley (thigh) and James Morrison (knee) remain sidelined.

Brighton & Hove Albion boss Chris Hughton will be without Izzy Brown for the trip to Leicester City, after the midfielder suffered a hamstring injury during the 2-0 defeat to Manchester City.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp revealed that Daniel Sturridge is expected to be fit for the visit of Crystal Palace to Anfield, but Philippe Coutinho and Nathaniel Clyne both remain out due to back injuries.

Mauricio Pellegrino has a fully fit squad to choose from for Southampton’s home clash against West Ham United, with Ryan Bertrand recovering from a minor knock picked up during the goalless draw with Swansea City.

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic will have Michail Antonio available for the trip to Southampton following a hamstring problem, but Manuel Lanzini (knee) will return to training on Monday.

Mark Hughes has confirmed that new signings Bruno Martins Indi, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Jese Rodriguez will all feature in the matchday squad at home to Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger welcomes back Per Mertesacker for the trip to Stoke following a facial injury, while the Arsenal boss also revealed that Shkodran Mustafi and Francis Coquelin will be in the squad. Tomorrow’s match is expected to come too soon for Alexis Sanchez (abdominal injury), though.

Everton manager Ronald Koeman revealed club-record signing Gylfi Sigurdsson will undergo tests over the weekend to assess whether he is ready to feature in Monday night’s trip to Manchester City. Sandro Ramirez (heel injury) is a slight doubt after missing last night’s 2-0 win over Hadjuk Split.

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. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Jesus or Lacazette for the next 5 Gws?

    1. Pep bites Kun
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Jesus

    2. Laserface
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Jesus

    3. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Jesus for the next 37

      1. George Agdgdgwngo
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        lol

    4. HALFSPACE
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Both will score good points

    5. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Jesus

    6. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Lacazette

    7. FlockofSeagulls
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Jesus I'm tired.

      I'd pick Lacazette.

  2. WibblesTeam
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    A) Kane and Gabbi
    B) Firmino and Laca for a hit and 0.5 ITB

    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B
      This GW?

      1. WibblesTeam
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yes

        1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          A

    2. Man Chest Hair United
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. meksss
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B

  3. meksss
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    In a draft league would you trade out david silva for siggy?

    1. Man Chest Hair United
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No

      1. meksss
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Why?

        1. Man Chest Hair United
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Silva has better fixtures and seems nailed in a team that will score goals.

          1. meksss
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Cheers

    2. Make Arrows Green Again
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Not yet. Watch him though.

    3. Royal5
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No way

    4. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Not yet but in a few weeks

      1. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        And David certainly isn't nailed - expect Bernardo to threaten and eventually displace him.

        1. Man Chest Hair United
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Doubt that

          1. tm370
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Bernardo reminds me of a younger David Silva. He is a wonderful talent and would have been more involved by now if not for the confeds cup.

            1. Man Chest Hair United
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              David been one of citys best for years he ain't gonna get dropped

    5. Vlekz
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I would. Siggy is an all season option and in a draft league I would definitely look towards a more nailed player of that calible

        1. Vlekz
            7 years, 1 month ago

            I mean you might not get him if someone takes him.

      • Thefire78
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        With zaha out injured. Anyone recommend best replacement for 7.0

        1. Man Chest Hair United
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Willian Ramsey at 7.0
          Tadic 6.5
          Mooy 5.5

          1. Thefire78
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Ya thought bout them , willian up against good spurs def, Ramsay mightn't start , tadic is top of my list so far

        2. WVA
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Gone mooy

      • I Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        The people advising to bench Alexander-Arnold are clearly non-owners. I get that Liverpool aren't good defensively and very well might concede but surely there's way more upside to playing a defender who takes corners and free kicks against a Palace team that didn't score at home against Huddersfield and are now without their best player (Zaha). I wouldn't use a transfer to get TAA but if you own him play him. Just my two cents.

        1. pompeyfan
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          benching him is absolute madness

        2. Football Weekender
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Seems like sound logic to me. £4.5m, on some set-pieces and playing for a very attacking team - if I was an owner I'd be starting him.

        3. Sadio
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Could not agree more.

        4. The special 5
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          100% agree

        5. Ghost Gooner
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          If you playing 4 atb, play him. If you have 3 premium defenders (with good fixtures) for 3 atb bench imo

          1. The special 5
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            What premium defenders this week have the amount of upsides as TAA this week?

            1. Ghost Gooner
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Not benching a 5.5-6.5 defender for TAA.

              Bavies (v weakened CHE, Kola v a STO who can let 4 in agaisnt the big teams or Walker v EvE playing 3rd game in a week)

          2. fedolefan
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            When people's arguments border on the extreme like some of these who've replied, it's usually best to ignore that advice. It's like that Milivojevic pre-season bandwagon where everyone who could only afford 5.0 was suddenly convinced he was the new Mahrez.

        6. fedolefan
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          How much did Zaha score in the same fixture last year? Liverpool have a proper weakness in defending set pieces and Benteke and Dann are beasts at them. Corners and free kicks are great but if it's just one match, there is no harm in going with someone you think has higher clean sheet potential. You guys are talking as though it's a guaranteed 15 pointer. It might happen, it might not happen. It isn't the same as an Alonso benching.

          1. The special 5
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Lol there's more chance of TAA getting more points than Alonso this gw

            1. fedolefan
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              You know nothing Jon Snow.

      • Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        @SpursOfficial 18s19 seconds ago

        TEAM NEWS: @gknkoudou (foot), @ErikLamela (hip) & Danny Rose (knee) out. @trippier2 (ankle) progressing well and will be assessed tomorrow.

        1. Kurtinho
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Lamela still exists?

        2. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Dang. You're fast.

          1. Your Mum's Athletic
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            giggity

            1. Jafooli
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              😀

        3. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Been waiting for that Trippier news ... cheers

      • Whats the Mata?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        TEAM NEWS: @gknkoudou (foot), @ErikLamela (hip) & Danny Rose (knee) out. @trippier2 (ankle) progressing well and will be assessed tomorrow

      • Siva Mohan
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        @SpursOfficial
        TEAM NEWS: @gknkoudou (foot), @ErikLamela (hip) & Danny Rose (knee) out. @trippier2 (ankle) progressing well and will be assessed tomorrow.

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Has Lamela's hip actually fallen off?

      • Eton Rifles
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Foster
        Yoshida Luiz Mee
        Mkhi Eriksen Willian Richie
        Firmino (c) Lacazette Aguero

        Hart, RLC, Naughton, Riedewald

        £0.5m itb
        saving FT
        G2G?

        1. HALFSPACE
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Wouldn;t bench Naughton personally

          1. Eton Rifles
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            cool

      • Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Trippier has a chance to be be fit for Chelsea 😯

        1. THAT'S LIFE
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Burnley all that matters personally...

        2. SADIO SANÉ
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          he better not...hoping for 5.4 🙂

      • WibblesTeam
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        A) Kane and Gabbi
        B) Firmino and Laca
        C) Firmino and Jesus

        B and C for a hit this week and 0.5 ITB. A what i currently have.

      • Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Seeing plenty of posts about Xhaka being on corners...and he is so far...but...

        There are corners and there are corners,...some teams have an annoying habit of playing short corners that actually means the corner taker is in quite a poor position on corners.

        Make sure you add short corners to your tables and bear them in mind.

        1. bojack
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          The most sensible thing posted here this week!

      • internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        does that mean Trippier could start against Chelsea?

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Unlikely, but possible. Off the bench is my guess

      • Blue Gaffer
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Bench Atsu, Hegazi or Zanka?

      • Sanguinista
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        No love for Bobby Firmino as captain this week? Do we think his chances of scoring are somewhat diminished without Mane (& Coutinho)?

        1. bojack
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Without Mané?

          1. Respect My Authoritah
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            😀

        2. tm370
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Mane is not ruled out - missing one day of training does not mean he won't start.

          The issue, though, is that Lukaku and Kane are simply more consistent scorers and their position is not threatened by anyone (by a returning Sturridge and Origi. Firmino will also have frustrating games, because he peels deep, in which he will miss out on goals, and Liverpool played mid-week and have a crucial game Wednesday.

          I also think Milner will start and may take pens back.

        3. FlockofSeagulls
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          He's my VC.

      • supersham
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Mane or Luk for the armband?

      • Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Quick Captain poll !!

        For me it's on mkhi atm

        1. ParktheBusquets
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          swaying towards jesus for differential

        2. HALFSPACE
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Jesus

        3. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Lukaku

          if I was to punt it'd be on Mane

        4. THAT'S LIFE
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          On Kane - time this August thing got blown away v a Cahill-less Chelsea in the big Wembley spaces, FA Cup payback...

      • Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Trippier will face a late fitness test to determine whether he is fit enough for Chelsea #thfc

        1. Eton Rifles
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          he won't start

          1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            No, but quite a few have been holding a place for him and may bring him in next week

      • n-doggg
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        GTG?

        Foster
        Baily, Stephens, mee
        Kdb, Willian, Redmond, Ince
        Kane, Lukaku (c), firmino (vc)

        Elliot, Carroll, suttner, 4.0

        1 FT made. 1.0 ITB

        1. Eton Rifles
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          swap the vice and c
          and you're g2g

        2. sunzip14
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          good team.

      • Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Play Bavies (CHE) or PVA (liv)?

        1. n-doggg
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Difficult. Davies

        2. Eton Rifles
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Davies

        3. AceKn1ght
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Bavies

        4. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers all...

          1. Respect My Authoritah
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            PVA - on corners v Liverpool

      • WibblesTeam
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        A) Kane and Gabbi
        B) Firmino and Laca
        C) Firmino and Jesus

        B and C for a hit this week and 0.5 ITB. A what i currently have.'

        1. n-doggg
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Hold A for now.

      • Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Other than Alonso, Walker, Valencia and Azpil, who do you consider the most attacking defs in FPL?

        1. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          PVA.

        2. n-doggg
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Bellerin

          1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            When he plays.....

        3. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Trippier, probably best value too.

        4. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Bellerin.

        5. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Trippier 🙂

          Mendy
          Bertrand
          Holebas
          Moreno

          there's loads. Azpi and Valencia aren't that attacking tbh

          1. Respect My Authoritah
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Kolasinac, Bellerin, PVA, Schlupp...the list goes on and on

        6. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Moses.

        7. sunzip14
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Trippier

        8. Pap Le Cissier
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Dawson, Dann, Holebas, Coleman for me

          1. Pap Le Cissier
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Possibly Cresswell too

        9. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Kolasinac.

        10. fedolefan
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          In before someone replies with TAA

      • sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Dreading that my subs Abraham and Tarroll are involved in goal but Lukaku(C) blanks !

        1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          this

      • FantasyNik123
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Hegazi needs 15,000 transfers to rise(although they are still working on the formula). He's probably gonna get 50,000 transfers in today because it's the last day before the GW starts and he's been getting about 20,000 on regular days. So if the formula is somewhat right Hegazi should be getting another rise tonight.

        1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Go on the Heg

      • Laserface
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Want to start Alonso . But whom to bench ?

        Foster
        Bertrand Mee Daniels
        KDB Alli Ritchie Phillips
        Chicha Jesus Lukaku(c)

        Subs : Elliott , Alonso , Carroll , Suttner

        1. Pap Le Cissier
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Phillips I'd say

        2. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          If Phillips is nailed, Ritchie

        3. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          In fact, Mee.

      • Kloppcorn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Which 2 to start this gw
        A: Ritchie
        B: Mee
        C: JWP

        1. Eton Rifles
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          a & b

        2. Collie01
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Definitely A, probably B with him.

      • Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        For people that have Lukaku and aren't captaining him, realistically how many points do you think you'll gain?

      • The Big Fella
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        So no news about Francis then?

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          There was news. Check the tweets

          1. The Big Fella
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            I don't have Twitter and I don't want it. Could you not just tell me what they said? It isn't mentioned in the above article.

            1. Respect My Authoritah
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              To be assessed before the weekend.

              You can view tweets without having twitter

      • Collie01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        My dilemma is how to get Trippier into the team instead of Daniels for GW3. 0 itb after getting Mhki for Zaha (ft).

        Foster
        Bailly, Yoshida, Daniels* Dunk,
        KDB, Mane, Mhki, Ritchie
        Kane, Lukaku.

        (Elliott, Calvert-Lewin, Carroll, 4.0)

        Considered KDB-> Erikson/Alli to free up the .5 needed but that would leave me with 3 spurs and 3 utd which is a bit over-reliant on those two.

        Another option is Jones for Bailly to free up the 1.0.

        Will monitor Ritchie but want to keep him for the next few weeks.

      • Blue Gaffer
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Bench one of Hegazi, Atsu, Willian, Zanka?

        1. Eton Rifles
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Heg