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Arsenal manager Arteta tests positive for coronavirus

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) – which has lead to the Gunners’ Gameweek 30 match at Brighton to be postponed.

The news was revealed in an official club statement on Thursday evening that explained the Spaniard would, in line with government guidelines, begin a period of self-isolation.

Included in the statement was confirmation that Arsenal’s London Colney training centre had been closed and that a “significant” number of individuals who work there will also self-isolate.

This is expected to include the “full first-team squad and coaching staff” although it must be remembered that West Ham’s squad and manager David Moyes were all in contact with Arsenal in Gameweek 29.

Furthermore, Arsenal also faced League One club Portsmouth at Fratton Park over the last 10 days.

“Our London Colney training centre has been closed after head coach Mikel Arteta received a positive COVID-19 result this evening. Arsenal personnel who had recent close contact with Mikel will now self-isolate in line with Government health guidelines. We expect this to be a significant number of people from Colney, including the full first-team squad and coaching staff, as well as a smaller number of people from our Hale End Academy which we have also temporarily closed as a precaution.” – Arsenal statement

The news came just a short time after the Premier League had issued a statement of their own to insist that all Gameweek 30 matches were scheduled to go ahead as normal.

However, this latest update is likely to put paid to that directive, as the entire Arsenal squad is now unavailable for their Gameweek 30 trip to Brighton.

As a result, the Seagulls announced later on Thursday evening that their meeting with the Gunners had now been called off.

“First and foremost our thoughts are with Mikel Arteta and we wish him a speedy recovery.

“It’s absolutely essential the health and wellbeing of individuals takes priority and with that in mind, Saturday’s match has been postponed. We apologise to all fans for any inconvenience but trust everyone will understand that we are all facing an unprecedented situation. As expected, the Premier League have now released a subsequent statement announcing an emergency meeting with all clubs on Friday morning.” – Brighton chief executive, Paul Barber

“In light of Arsenal’s announcement tonight confirming that their first-team coach Mikel Arteta has tested positive for COVID-19, the Premier League will convene an emergency club meeting tomorrow morning regarding future fixtures. The Premier League will make no further comment until after that meeting.” – Premier League statement

For all of Thursday’s COVID-19 related updates read our earlier round-up by CLICKING HERE.

What to do if you think you might have coronavirus*

If you think you might have coronavirus or you’ve been in close contact with someone who has it:

  • stay at home and avoid close contact with other people
  • do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital
  • use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do next

The 111 coronavirus service will tell you if you need to continue to stay at home (self-isolate) or if you need medical help.

* Information taken from the official NHS website.

1,048 Comments Post a Comment
    1. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 17 days ago

      Can't believe the fa letting this league continue just so Liverpool win the league. Rigged from top to bottom. Disgrace.

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 17 days ago

        Grow up fella

      2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 17 days ago

        meeting tomorrow, it would be completely unbelievable if it isn't postponed

        1. The Train Driver
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 16 days ago

          How come Olympiacos team wasn't quarantined?

      3. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 17 days ago

        Why are you such a complete tw@t

        1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 17 days ago

          Hahah

      4. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 17 days ago

        Take a break.

      5. The Train Driver
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 17 days ago

        How is that rigged?

      6. Maddi Son
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 17 days ago

        What's triggering me is people on social media acting as if they care of about players / publics health. When really they just don't want Liverpool to win the league. Pathetic.

        1. OverTinker
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 16 days ago

          Or have very poor FPL ranks

      7. pablo discobar
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 17 days ago

        Sort yourself out

      8. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        Can't believe so many took this bait...

  1. Brighton vs Arsenal Postponed
    DavidMunday815
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 17 days ago

    Hi everybody - just a quick one to say that the article has now been updated to include the official announcement from Brighton that their Gameweek 30 meeting with Arsenal has now been POSTPONED following the news about Mikel Arteta.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 17 days ago

      Cheers

    2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 17 days ago

      Two players gone 13 more tomorrow

    3. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 17 days ago

      Cheers Dave, appreciate your hard work

    4. Blueberg
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Auba to maupay

    5. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Thx

    6. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      On the ball.

    7. Gangster Panda
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      We're gonna need an extra WildCard or FreeHit to finish the season at this rate.

  2. Pacer.
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 17 days ago

    Anyone feel like the expert who is claiming fans are likely to infect around the same number of people in their family as they are in a football stadium is kind of talking sh1te? I mean, I can't recall who it was and haven't checked his credentials and yeah yeah policy driven by mathematical modelling etc, but, really? This just doesn't make sense to me. Close contact at pub, on public transport, at turnstiles, on concourses, in seats, at half time on concourses, in toilets, then do it all again in reverse. He's trying to claim you'd be proximate and likely to infect the same couple of people as at home, if that's where you were ordered to stay. Does this make any sense?

    1. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Supposedly British government's chief medical officer can you believe It?

      He should have been fired in the spot.

    2. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      I guess the argument is that if the football is going ahead everything you said is the same except instead of people being sat outside they'll be crammed in a pub instead (where the football is televised).

      For the sake of the league maybe no fans and no TV coverage could keep things going and reduce the impact. Then match of the day would be a great watch too. Not that sky or BT would allow that...

  3. JabbaWookiee
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 17 days ago

    How infuriating if it was next week and we’d all played our FHs!! Wonder if FPL will reinstate any played non-cancellable chips if the gw doesn’t go ahead.

  4. Lazaretti
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 17 days ago

    So I think I use my FT to do Auba to Jimmy and captain him.

    Other C candidates are, Salah, Mane, KdB?

    1. pablo discobar
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 17 days ago

      It's all getting cancelled mate

      1. Lazaretti
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        Yes most likely. Atm information is that all games bar BRI vs ARS will be played...

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 17 days ago

      Need games to be on to bother.

      1. Lazaretti
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        True.

    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      I'd wait until the Premier League meeting tomorrow before locking in that transfer.

      If the Wolves match is also called off - it may be a move you'll have jumped too early on.

      (Wolves have played Olympiakos, with a confirmed case & due to play West Ham, who played Arsenal, also with a confirmed case.)

      1. Manani
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        the fact that wolves played even with confirmed case is kinda silly lol

      2. Lazaretti
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        I will wait for tomorrow. It was surprising in first place when they announced that GW30 will be played that I haven't even thought any transfers yet. And plan was to save FT and C Auba.

      3. SHOOTER MCGINN
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        I thought all Olympiakos players were tested negative therefore the risk to the people in the stadium was negligible?

        Agree though the Arsenal West Ham link seems highly likely to have caused problems.

        1. Poseidon.
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 16 days ago

          What about the risk the people in the stadium posed?

  5. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 17 days ago

    How mental has this year been. The earth is in turmoil. Half expecting an impending asteroid strike to be announced next week

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 17 days ago

      Just glad to be alive and well fella

    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Bloody asteroids, always going on strike

    3. Pacer.
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      I've almost filled up my loyalty card at my local cafe for food AND drink an all

      Squeaky bum time

    4. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Boris and Trump in charge. Anything possible

    5. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      The media only bring out the "MASSIVE ASTEROID could DESTROY Earth in 6 months!" news when they have nothing else to write about 😉

    6. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      At least you'll go happy knowing you got over 100pts last week.

  6. KDB4PREZ
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 17 days ago

    What way would GW29 points work considering the DGW didn’t happen? Everyone get 0? Or just let points accumulated until now without the City v arsenal games points?

    1. pablo discobar
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 17 days ago

      What? 29 is done

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 17 days ago

      GW29 is completed.

      1. lespaul
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        Some teams will get -4 -8 etc this week

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 16 days ago

          In GW30, probably. Free hit teams should get the chip back.

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Week 29 closed, updated and finished.

    4. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Gw29 is over and done with mayen

      1. KDB4PREZ
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        Cheers

  7. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 17 days ago

    Has there been any update on employees being able to work from home? Bit annoying and concerning that we have to use the tube ten times a week given the situation

    1. pablo discobar
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Nope. I'd get cabs mate, or self isolate. But this will go on for 4 months. Stay safe mate

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        Cabs too expensive and company not willing to reimburse. Sadly not allowing us to work from home as government haven't instructed so. Getting a bit worried if I'm honest

        1. Klaren
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 16 days ago

          If you are below 60, not much to be worried about, just try to limit physical interaction with anyone over that age.

          If you are over 60, probably best to pretend you have symptoms and get a sick leave.

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Up to individual companies I guess.

      Mine is trying it out en masse tomorrow to check the kit and capacity etc.

      1. TheTinman
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        Brown Cow works for one of the big 4 eh?

        1. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 16 days ago

          Sadly not

    3. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      My work have told us to stay at home for next 4 weeks unless absolutely critical to go into office.

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        Sound company there fella

    4. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      I can't work from home 🙁

      1. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        Hard for a train driver I imagine

      2. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        Stay safe mate and travel cautiously

      3. FreddyP3
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        A fellow train driver in sweden here mate. Hope you stay safe.

    5. Poseidon.
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      I think it’s got to come from the employers themselves at this point. Initially at least. I’ve asked my employees to stagger their work hours

    6. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      I'm still due in the office tomorrow, but I can't see it continuing from next Monday.

      Every client we're working with is already arranging/had made WFH arrangements - so I'd imagine decisions being made pretty rapidly. (If they're not, and you're getting no response, then WTF really.)

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        Note: Work in Tech. Majority of us had a test WFH day today. Will be different per industry I guess.

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 16 days ago

          I work in tech which is why I'm baffled as to why I can't wfh until further notice. Usually allowed here and there but company not willing to allow everyone to wfh unless the government says so

          🙁

          1. Hazz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 16 days ago

            Yeah it's a weird one. Money is a motivator, can't help but feel that is a factor - but it feels like everyone is scrambling to arrange themselves for this before making announcements.

            I can understand that, as if there's not proper procedures then all hell breaks loose for the business - but on the flip side, it's happening everywhere.

          2. The FPL Units
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 16 days ago

            old school management

    7. Blueberg
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      I work for a shipping agency and we have all been told to work from home until further notice, though we may have to board ships if completely necessary for documentation.

    8. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      I work in the nhs. Definitely won’t be allowed to work from home. Not unless outpatients clinics gets cancelled

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        Good luck mate.

        Thanks for putting yourself on the line, and hope you're safe as feasibly possible.

      2. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        This won't mean much but people like me appreciate you more than most. Thank you for everything you guys do

        1. pablo discobar
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 16 days ago

          Try and not get too anxious about it mate, chances are we'll all get it, beat it and carry on. We cant all stay in for 4 months realistically.

          Schools will be shut in 2 weeks, and then wfh will happen too. If your very worried self isolate till then

          1. goriuanx
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 16 days ago

            Good advice

      3. Soto Ayam
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        Good luck. I hope and pray you'll stay safe

    9. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      The tube has been fairly quiet this week I reckon but I always avoid the rush hour.

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        Not for me pal, rush hour as usual. Just more people with masks etc

        London?

        1. Danno - Emre Canada
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 16 days ago

          I haven't seen many masks yet, reckon ill walk from Waterloo tomorrow though, hate the tube at the best of times.

    10. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      No but over 70s shouldn't be going on cruises. That should delay it * shrugs shoulders *

    11. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Depends on who you work for and if you can work remotely. Only a limited amount of people in a business can though so big problems ahead for the majority of businesses

  8. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 17 days ago

    Anyone with triple Arsenal?

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      There will be a few after last weeks debacle

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Yep, at least one is Leno

    3. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Yep, I have Leno, Pepe and Saka.

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        Damn

        1. The Ejiptian King
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 16 days ago

          Luckily, I've stopped caring.

  9. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 16 days ago

    Personally I think they should cancel the Champions League for the next 2 seasons.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      and Man City should be in the Championship

      1. Forza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        A guaranteed title, less stressful fixtures and a few broken records, yes please! 😛

    2. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      😛

    3. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Same thoughts here

  10. GreennRed
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 16 days ago

    Sky and BT will have plenty of free slots for a while. Suggestions?

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Angling

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        Absolutely. If they explain the rules it could get interesting.

        Kabaddi could also re-emerge as a televisual event.

        1. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 16 days ago

          Not sure how fantasy angling would work.

          1. GreennRed
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 16 days ago

            The VAR calls would also be interesting.

          2. Now I'm Panicking
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 16 days ago

            J Rod essential

            1. GreennRed
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 16 days ago

              Classic 🙂

          3. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 16 days ago

            Instead of chips you would be given different options of bait

            1. School of Poch
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 16 days ago

              To be fair fish and chips is a great combo

        2. Danno - Emre Canada
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 16 days ago

          Ha a Channel 4 classic

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Duck, Dive, Dodge!

    3. lespaul
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      I recently saw televised "tag"

    4. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Wombles

    5. pablo discobar
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Chinese burns

  11. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 16 days ago

    How come Olympiacos team wasn't quarantined?

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Past the 14 day period

  12. ZimZalabim
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 16 days ago

    I think the last time any football was suspended or voided would have been 1939. I doubt it will be for 6 years this time.

    So they should just suspend the leagues with no deadline and as soon as its safe to resume, finish the season off even if its in august/september and start the new season after a short break if needed.

    All international football should be pushed back to accommodate the leagues and champions/europa league.

    The euros can be pushed back a year and the friendlies should be called off and nations league can be scrapped or pushed back.

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      We don't do sensible here

    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Makes sense

    3. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Its almost like the last 8 games would work as a decent pre season of sorts

    4. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      No TV money or social media in '39

      1. ZimZalabim
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        they lose money if they scrap games

        postponing them makes far more sense and theyll have extra slots now to show old games or whatever they choose.

        Social media is another story all together, imagine WW2 with social media that would be quite something

    5. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Agree with you on this

    6. MOTHRA
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Some good logic there imo.

    7. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Makes sense. This is what is likely to happen.

    8. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      No League Cup and no FA Cup replays next season and that's 7 GWs for starters

    9. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Make the euros like an under 9s 6-a-side tournament

      10 mins each way in the local park.

      Normally done by 2.30, have an ice cream, then off home.

      1. ZimZalabim
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        sound plan
        could have two games on at the same time on the same field

  13. Maddi Son
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 16 days ago

    Damn, even the film 'A Quiet Place 2' will have a postponed release date. Complete and utter first world problems but I was buzzing for that.

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Otherwise the premier will be in a Quiet Place.

      I'll get my jacket......

  14. hsduk101
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 16 days ago

    Who reckons he got it off the notts forest greek owner??

    1. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      It’s likely innit

    2. TAT
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      It's been reported that this is unlikely to be the case.

      "As I understand it, Arteta had no contact whatsoever with Evangelos Marinakis during Arsenal's game with Olympiacos two weeks ago. Tonight's positive test is not being linked to that night at the Emirates."
      @@charles_watts

  15. Bath Alty
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 16 days ago

    Assuming mass postponement happens: Rewind the teams to the state as at last deadline. Chips given back, transfers undone etc. Then lock the game until season restarts. It’s harder if only some games are off

    1. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Deadline continues

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        I agree

  16. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 16 days ago

    No NHL, no NBA, no MLB, no PL, no March madness, no MLS. da hell am i gonna tell my wife i "have" to watch to not do whatever it is that I was supposed to do? Horrible times.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      At least they got "March Madness" correct.

      1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        nice....;-)

    2. pablo discobar
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Have you considered dogging?

  17. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 16 days ago

    So I just remembered I have 200€ on Vardy to score 20 or more at 7.0 odds... Chances he plays and scores on Saturday and then they cancel the season after that?

    I probably dont deserve the money after calling for season cancellation all day 😛

    1. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      You would get refunded

      1. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        Yes but if he scores one more goal I get the money

    2. Poseidon.
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      As a fellow overseas Utd fan I hope you win big!

    3. FreddyP3
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      I have about 100 pound on sterling as most goal scorer this season.. reckon I get it back?

      1. Blueberg
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        Hahaha! No.

        1. FreddyP3
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 16 days ago

          But but but...... he could still win..... 😛

      2. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        If the season is voided then you should.

    4. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Void

    5. Plant Based FPLer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Wow, that was a great bet considering his form tail end last season. 7-1??? 3-1 would've been more like it.

  18. Whats the Huth
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 16 days ago

    If season resumes in a few months. Those without a wildcard are screwed

    Likes of Kane and Son will be fit.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Way beyond caring.

      1. No Kane No Gain
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        Why be here then if you don’t care lol

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 16 days ago

          Read the question again, closely.

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      We were still losing to southampton etc even when they were fit.

    3. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Scenes if the transfer window opens and the season Nashe finished yet

      1. Whats the Huth
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        Brilliant

        1. No Kane No Gain
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 16 days ago

          Apologises my computer went on a mad one

          1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 16 days ago

            Virus i expect

    4. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Who even wants Kane anyway?

      1. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        This.

    5. clodhopper
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Sort of fu..ed now anyway games in a mess should be able to make our own rank up no 2 will do me

  19. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 16 days ago

    This hit me on a really selfish level. FPL and FFS has always been my favourite escapism in other crazy times just to take my mind of it all for a few minutes.

    Now that this new reality comes crashing in to this escapism it’s a very clear and unsettling indication of the gravity of the situation.

    Hope you’re all well and wash your hands. Stay safe!

    1. Maddi Son
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      I think it really hits home when it affects something you're passionate about. I wouldn't say it's selfish just human nature.

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Let us just hope that we can at least watch PL matches from tv and have something to do... Stuck home atm with flu, shouldn't be more than RS-virus.

    3. clodhopper
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Time to start more cycling

  20. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 16 days ago

    Any word on the championship. Has Leeds been given the title yet?

    1. Poseidon.
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Surely it would be given to WBA if anyone? They’ve been sat on top for just about the whole season

    2. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Praying Leeds don’t get promoted

  21. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 16 days ago

    Time with the missus starting early this year

  22. No Kane No Gain
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 16 days ago

    Absolute scenes if the transfer window opens and the season hasn’t finished yet.

  23. Whats the Huth
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 16 days ago

    Arsenal and Brighton players are blanked now on FPL

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Dam it. No Button this week.

    2. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Guess it's time for a new Keeper then if the rest of the matches get played.

  24. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 16 days ago

    I think it's a bit mad FPL aren't putting a halt on transfers & price changes.

    Anyone else?

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Why on earth should they?!?

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        Disproportionate amount of volatility and uncertainty.

        I can understand comparisons with BGW & DGW scheduling, as not everyone had the means/want to work this stuff out - but this affects potentially every team, and news is filtering through team by team.

        You'll get a spike here, then another here, and so on.

        Cut off the legs for the short-term so it's a fair for all.

    2. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      To be fair. Only one game cancelled so far.
      As far as we’re aware. Season will continue

      1. Whats the Huth
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        Till tomorrow obviously. After the PL meeting

    3. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      I guess they will once the League makes an official announcement

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        I'm not betting on it, but yes, of course it would make sense -after- a league-wide meeting.

    4. Cant fit my Willian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Yep, but it'll be stopped when the league is suspended tomorrow.

  25. Baps hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 16 days ago

    I think I will C Bruno if the match is on. Monday is so far away, that it could be cancelled 🙁

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Won't be on.

  26. L'Aeroplanino
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 16 days ago

    scenes

  27. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 16 days ago

    So Auba out for a hit but then Vardy could miss due to Leicester isolation. Guess wait and see before doing any moves

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Yes... Could be Auba dgw next.

      1. Dr. Agabuse
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        Not with 14day Isolation

  28. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 16 days ago

    No point in postponing the season. Just play without the fans.

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      That's what they are doing here with hockey. People who stay home can at least have something to do.

    2. Marmalade Forest
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      And managers?

  29. 420king
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 16 days ago

    Looks like PL is off.

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      What is your sauce?

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        Chili he ate yesterday?

      2. pablo discobar
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 16 days ago

        Coronavirus! Seriously though, every other league has gone. Arteta was cuddling Moyes last Saturday. It's done. For now.

        And that's why theres a 930 meeting in the morning

    2. Poseidon.
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 16 days ago

      Utd to be given our 21st title? You can never write us off 😎