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FPL Gameweek 9 injury and team news: Updates on Raphinha, Saka and more

We’ve got all the Gameweek 9 team news so far in our first injury round-up of the pre-match press conferences.

Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa was one of seven Premier League head coaches to face the media on Thursday, while a further 13 top-flight bosses are set to provide us with fitness updates on Friday.

Among them will be Thomas Tuchel, who may be able to supply us with more information on Romelu Lukaku (£11.7m). The Belgian suffered a twisted ankle on Wednesday night and, according to his manager, will miss “some matches”.

In the meantime, we’ll summarise the key updates from today’s pressers in the article below.

Don’t forget to keep checking our Predicted Line-ups page and Injuries and Bans tab, which will be gradually refreshed between now and Friday’s Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadline.

LEEDS UNITED

Having missed out in Gameweek 8, Raphinha was mentioned in passing by his manager in Thursday’s press conference.

The Brazilian is isolating in lodgings near the club’s training ground but is able to leave his quarters to train and play, and there was nothing from Bielsa to suggest the winger wouldn’t be match-fit enough to face Wolves this weekend.

Robin Koch (pelvis), Patrick Bamford (ankle), Junior Firpo (muscle) and Luke Ayling (knee) remain out, however, while Kalvin Phillips (calf/hip) also looks set to remain sidelined despite a return to training.

“Ayling and Bamford are not going to be here for the next two games. Raphinha has acclimatised back to his return to England. Koch still has at least one month to go.

“Kalvin [Phillips] is healthy but he hasn’t competed for three weeks, if he played on Saturday it would be far too quick. After three weeks out, it’s necessary for more football training. In this stage, he’s done training sessions for recovery, physical preparation and progressive work with the ball. To think of him for Saturday would be to bring him back too soon before he’s back at his complete best.

“Firpo is evolving quickly and well. I could not tell you exactly how long he has left but the next two games, no. From Norwich (Gameweek 10) onwards, he has chances of being back in the team.” – Marcelo Bielsa

ARSENAL

Granit Xhaka (knee) is the only definite absentee for Arsenal’s clash with Aston Villa but Mikel Arteta was coy on the rest of his team news, with Bukayo Saka (calf) one of the players who needs assessing ahead of Friday’s game.

“[Saka] hasn’t trained yet, we have to assess him today and see how he is. It’s down to the doctors and himself to see how he recovers and how he is feeling between today and tomorrow.

“We have a training session today. We have two or three players that finished the game with some issues, and we have to review them today.” – Mikel Arteta

Kieran Tierney was among those not sighted in training yesterday but “bumps and bruises” were cited as the reason.

SOUTHAMPTON

Che Adams (muscle) has been passed fit for the weekend, leaving just Jack Stephens (knee) on the treatment table for Southampton’s clash with Burnley.

James Ward-Prowse serves the second game of a three-match ban, however.

“There’s still Jack Stephens missing. Ché Adams is back in training and is available for the weekend. There are no injuries there otherwise, so I can pick from a big squad.” – Ralph Hasenhuttl

Asked about his decision to start Armando Broja and bench Adam Armstrong in Gameweek 8, Ralph Hasenhuttl said:

“[Broja] had a slow start here but I think showed very quickly that he has some weapons you can use. Because of the injury to Che, it was the first chance for him to start and I think he grabbed his chance with both hands.

I’m 100% convinced about [Armstrong]. He had a good start with the first goal immediately and then also had a few good games, missing the second goal what he could score in a few games. I’m sure that he will make a lot of games. We have a lot of options up front, we have to look who gets the right decision in the right moments. He can score goals, he shows in every [training] session. It won’t take long until he scores his second in the league.” – Ralph Hasenhuttl

BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION

Steven Alzate (ankle) and Danny Welbeck (hamstring) remain out but Adam Webster (hamstring) has an “outside chance” of featuring against Manchester City following a return to training.

“Adam Webster’s been training this week, he’s had a good week and there’s an outside chance he’ll be available.

“Danny [Welbeck] and Steven [Alzate] are still obviously away, but everyone else is available for selection.

“Tariq [Lamptey] responded really well. He was excited to be on the pitch, he enjoyed it. He’s got a lot of work to do, we just need to keep helping him get back to the Tariq Lamptey we all know.” – Graham Potter

ASTON VILLA

Matty Cash (dead leg), Leon Bailey (thigh) and Bertrand Traore (thigh) are all available for selection, leaving Trezeguet (knee) as the only Aston Villa player on the sidelines on Friday.

“Bertrand Traore and Leon Bailey have come back from four or five weeks out, so we’re building up their fitness. They’ll be in the squad but I’ll have to assess where they are. They’ve both got a chance [of starting]… but are probably lacking fitness minutes.” – Dean Smith

Keinan Davis (knee) has returned to training but looks set to be given game-time with the under-23s before being considered for a first-team return.

BURNLEY

Ben Mee (illness), Matej Vydra (knock) and Charlie Taylor (knock) will all be assessed ahead of the Clarets’ trip to Southampton, while Dale Stephens (ankle) remains out.

“We are going to have to make a decision on all three of them because they are close. It is a three-game week so we will have to make a decision on them. They are all close to it, it’s who we decide for what reasons. We are hopeful on those three but we will have to make a call on it tomorrow.

“Dale Stephens is out on the grass, a longer-term situation.” – Sean Dyche

WATFORD

Peter Etebo (thigh), Nicolas Nkoulou (lack of match fitness), Francisco Sierralta (hamstring) and Christian Kabasele (hamstring) will all miss the trip to Everton but Joshua King has recovered from the knee injury that forced him off in Gameweek 7, having returned to full training this week.

“His best position is right wing. I tried to put him very close to the Liverpool centre-backs and attack on their shoulders. It wasn’t possible and in the second half, I put him in his position. He is much better there.” Claudio Ranieri on Ismaila Sarr

“Ben, in training sessions and on the pitch, is always concentrating. He is thinking of his future. He’s a great actor, great goalkeeper – that’s it.” – Claudio Ranieri on questions over Ben Foster spending too much time on his YouTube channel

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  1. George James
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Best move here? 0.3ITB. 1FT

    Sa
    TAA Livramento Walker Semedo
    Salah Raph Jota
    Ronaldo Antonio Jimenez

    Steele / Sissoko / Williams / Doucoure

  2. space mercenary
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I have gone a bit different with my transfers this week. Have done Rom, Ron, Saka, McCarthy > Foden, Mane, Jesus, Toney for -8 £0 itb. Gives me...
    Raya
    Cancelo TAA Alonso
    Mane Salah Mbeueno Foden
    Toney Antonio Jesus
    (Foster Livra Allan Duffy)
    Then probably Alonso to Chilwell after the deadline.

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Don’t get it. You sold a keeper

      1. space mercenary
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        😀 McArthur. Gone now whoever he was. 159k at the mo and feel it could be a good week for some aggressive moves.

  3. smix
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    The better option ?
    A. Vardy & Mbeumo or
    B. Toney & Havertz ?

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A medium term. Mbuemo and Toney even. Vardy still better option than kai

  4. Amartey Partey
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Scarlett is playing for Spurs tonight. Does that mean he won't start this weekend?

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Lol

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Not if he scores 4 in the second half.

    3. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Good news, get in Kane

    4. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      There's a chance. But may be Nuno started him tonight to help clear his mental fatigue 😉

  5. Salarrivederci
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    How is this for -4?
    Lukaku, Pukki & ESR -> Vardy, Havertz & Davis.
    .4 ITB

    Schmeichel
    TAA - Rudiger - Tierney - Livramento
    Salah - Havertz - Gray - Gallagher
    Ronaldo - Vardy
    (Ward, Semedo, Sissoko, Davis)

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Don’t like. Horrible bench.

      1. Salarrivederci
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I'd have a player like Semedo/Gallagher/Gray/Tierney first on bench and Moussa '2pointer' Sissoko second on bench. Hopefully I won't need a third bench player, but my bench is weak - not horrible.

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Can you afford to hold ESR?

      And how much longer will Schmeichel get in your team?

      1. Salarrivederci
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Schmeichel will probably stay till next WC tbh....
        Worst decision in a horrible FPL year for me.

      2. Salarrivederci
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        And can't afford to hold ESR unless I take another -4 to downgrade Semedo and transfer out Sissoko > ESR

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Okay. Go for it and good luck.

          Unless Leicester tighten up you may as well hit Schmeichel out for minus 4. Nothing really compared to waiting until January.

          I know there's always other issues but sometimes you've got to grasp the nettle too.

          1. Salarrivederci
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Ye I know and thanks.!

  6. Scholes Out For Summer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on this -8? Leaves me with 2.8ITB to get either get Cancelo next week, or just go for Mbeumo from Sarr

    Ronaldo --> Vardy
    Lukaku --> Toney
    Traore --> Son
    Shaw --> Chilwell/Rudiger (leaning Rudiger atm as I think he'll make some surges into the box now that there's less of a presence in the box)

    1. Water_Pink
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Vardy

  7. smix
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Has Gallagher looked threatening enough last couple of games ? Points seem to have dried but could hold given the Newcastle fixture

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      he's looked good the last 2 imo.

      Had 3 shots in the Arsenal game, and drew a top save from Ramsdale. also viera spoke well about his runs into the box so think that will continue

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Surely keep for newcastle and assess later

    3. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      He's been playing well. Sometimes that doesn't translate to past points. But it also easily predicts a good chance of future points, so a definite hold for this easy game

    4. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Don't sell any player that is playing Newcastle. Their defence and midfield are horrendous.

    5. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Looked lively. But lost set pieces so reliant on something from open play. It's an easy swap to Mbeumo for me after Newcastle.

  8. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is there a case for picking Mount over Havertz?

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Avoids a transfer in the future. But he wouldn’t probably score four more then mount in next 3

    2. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No. Mount is a dead pick imo. Two assists this season and they were in GW 1 & 2. Id steer well clear

    3. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      yeah. on set pieces and surely nailed in the front 3 now

    4. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yes.

  9. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on that WC team? Any other issues than no TAA?

    Raya/Foster
    Azpi/Cancelo/Chilwell/Livra/Duffy
    Salah/Son/Havertz/Raph/Mbeumo
    Vardy/Toney/Broja

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      What is the route to Trent

      1. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Can always downgrade Havertz

  10. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Should we be worried about Kane's motivation to play for Spurs?

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

      You should be worried about his motivation to play for City.

    2. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      He recommitted this summer, so, no. Unless you hear more rumblings from his camp, then all bets are off and he may move in Jan.

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I don't want to transfer in a player who is waiting to leave the club. Not sure if last week's performance is enough of a reason to get him.

    3. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I support spurs. He's still gonna tick over. He's not completely downed tools. But I went for Son on my wildcard last week. I'm not convinced kane is worth his price currently

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah I'm leaning towards Vardy + Son. Impossible to have Kane, Salah & Son without making sacrifices elsewhere.

    4. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/58958851

      "There's always a lot of talk whenever I go a few games without scoring. I'm a man who wants to score in every game I play, of course, but I don't panic when there are a few games where I don't score. That was my 10th goal overall this season and hopefully I can add a few more in the coming games."

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I mean obviously he's not going to come out and say that he doesn't want to score goals. It's just that is he worth extra cash over Son & Vardy? Or is he even a better captain option than Son?

    5. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I am tbh. It's partly why I can't justify paying the extra 1.5-2.0 for him over Vardy and Son.

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah I agree going Vardy enables Son for me as well. With Kane it's not possible to get either of them.

    6. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I think so. The recent transfer debacle. 1 goal & 1 assist in 8 games (that was v New). Doesn't fill me with confidence that he's motivated to play.

      Hopefully I'm wrong. I think he's a consummate professional and loves playing football. Is he motivated? He can only motivate himself.

  11. DagheMunegu
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Lukaku Saka Benhrama to Vardy Havertz Mbeumo -8?

    Yes or no ?

    1. Milk, 1 Šuker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      That's a bit much mate. I would only do the first two.

      1. Meechoo115
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        This. No need to sell both mids. You could argue just lukaku to Vardy

    2. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No

    3. Ayzay112728
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Not for -8, lukaku —> vardy and hold the other two this week.

    4. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      For a -8, I'd like guys who will play for the next 5-6 GWs atleast and/or will return every 1 in 3 games. The latter two don't fit that bill for me.

      1. Milk, 1 Šuker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Agreed

    5. space mercenary
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Why not? Vardy - will he score more than Lukaku? Yes. Then I think the other two could score more than their prospective predecessors over the next few. Depends on your risk appetite.

  12. Eastman
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    How many Lukaku > Vardy transfers this week

    1. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I think just the 5 people doing it this week.

      1. Eastman
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        One more than I thought then. Lol

    2. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Over 414,000 people have sold Lukaku. The majority seem to be to Vardy currently

      http://www.fplstatistics.co.uk/Home/RelationshipMB?dts=F

  13. Bruno Commando
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Which 2 to start?

    A) Toney
    B) Mbeumo
    C) Livra
    D) Antonio

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A D

  14. Milk, 1 Šuker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    % James starts
    % Azpi starts
    % Alonso starts

    Go!

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      90
      80
      70

    2. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Spoke to Tuchel last night on the phone. He said all 3 are starting with rudiger and chalobah

    3. space mercenary
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      50
      50
      40

  15. Ze_Austin
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    My main problem with Havertz is that this is how I ended up buying Jota :/ There just isn't enough time for the punt to come good. I need to get lucky fast, especially to pay back the -12 total to buy and then sell. Just... Doesn't make sense for my team. Worked once for others with the short term Sarr punt, but that's more the exception than the norm these days

    Havertz gets a short run as the CF, then back to how Tuchel has been treating him since Lukaku came in - see what happened to Alonso when Chilwell returned

    So many fixture swings incoming, including Chelsea's. Transfers will be precious. I already have a good team and a good plan, with Lukaku > Vardy being the easiest hit so far this season, even improving my plan with that: I can keep Antonio and still get Toney for Hwang

    A hat trick would hurt, as I can easily afford Havertz, but I might just roll with this for -8: Sanchez + Duffy + Lukaku > McCarthy + Livramento + Vardy

    McCarthy
    Cancelo Rudiger Livra
    (C) Salah Son Raph Gray
    Vardy Antonio Hwang

    Matthews • TAA Tierney D.Luiz

    Thing is, Havertz hasn't been explosive enough at Chelsea for me to take two hits to buy and then sell for a hit soon. I like him, so I'd like to be proven wrong

    Yes, TAA is on my bench. My choice, explained in a previous comment: https://bit.ly/3jjNUkT 🙂

    Fun week ahead

    1. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      But if Havertz produces in his trial, you can bet Tuchel will find a way to keep him there somehow, even if a change of formation is required to do so.

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        It's a -12 for an if. And I have 13 good starters who'll have to blank to make it worthwhile

        Just doesn't add up for my particular team, tbh

    2. Devos
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I would only do Lukaku to Vardy if I were you. The other two transfers are not worth taking hits.

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        They are to me. But I see why they won't be to others. That's fine 🙂

  16. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Will Bailey start? Anyone considering?

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      If Smith's words are anything to go by, Bailey may be used as a sub if at all this week.

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Ok cheers.

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Only if fully fit. He's their bright spark

      But we'll have to wait for that day

  17. Legohair
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Lukaku to Kane -4??? or leave Lukaku on the bench and sell next week?

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Who plays if you bench

      1. Legohair
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Mbeumo

        1. Meechoo115
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Then no

  18. Heard Island Tangerine Exil…
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Which ONE player should I sub out of Livramento (BUR), Saka (AVL), Antonio (TOT) & Jiminez (lee)?

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Livra

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      The one who always gives his all and improves the team with his presence, but isn't really reliable for FPL points (just like Bilva): Saka

  19. Meechoo115
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Chelsea with lukaku and Werner much more likely to win 4-0 than with Havertz and CHO. Can see 2-0

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

      Did you see Werner’s finishing from 2yds last night?

  20. Who are all Lukakus
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    play 2:
    A. Sarr (eve)
    B. St Maximin (cry)
    C. Benrahma (TOT)
    D. Livramento (BUR)

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A C

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B C

  21. Amartey Partey
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I may very well be wrong, but I still think Chelsea will only beat Norwich 1-0. And the goal will come from a defender.

    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Would be quite happy with this mate!! If Rudiger and Alonso start!!

    2. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Or Jorginho pen

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        With Alonso winning the penalty!!! Haha

    3. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Or 3-0, all from defenders and defensive mids

      It is written

  22. Kryptonite666
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Guys I’m blanking on what to do with Lukaku here for -4.

    0.3 ITB

    Sanchez
    TAA Cancelo Rudiger Livramento (Marcal)
    Salah Son Mbeumo Gray (Mendy)
    Vardy Lukaku (Perica)

    1. Devos
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Lukaku to Auba.
      Use the extra funds to upgrade a midfielder next week.

    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I am thinking similar for -8 🙁

  23. Rocky FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Sell one
    A)Jota
    B) Sarr
    C) Benrahma

    1. Geordie19
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      C (but a is close as don’t know if he will start)

  24. Geordie19
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Looks like vardy is going up tonight, lukaku down, worth pulling the trigger now?

  25. PocketZola
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Lukakubto vary or Kane?

  26. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Antonio not in squad

    1. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Do tell

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Glorious. Time for transfers, once they confirm it isn't a forced absence

    3. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Please no injury!!! I’ve injured this last day or two since the injury news to Doucoure in my team!!

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        *enjoyed not injured

    4. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Great news! That means he is being given a proper rest.

    5. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      This could be a double edged sword if it is right.

      Moyes clearly selecting his strongest West Ham team in the Europa adventure so more likely to be bad news for Sunday...

  27. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is Cancelo going to play against Brighton ? Or reckon he’s due a rest?

    1. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I think he will start and then be rested in the League Cup game next week.

  28. OrmskirkFC
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Kane/Havertz or Vardy/Son?

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Vardy Son

  29. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Best FWD under 7.4:

    A) Nacho
    B) Hwang
    C) Wilson
    E) Watkins

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Err... Maybe Wilson atm

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Nacho has looked good too. Maybe him?

        1. Ze_Austin
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Wilson's the talisman (with pens, which are rare now anyway). Nacho has played more of a supporting role for Vardy/Daka than his main man role of last season. That's what swings it slightly towards Wilson for me, as things stand

    2. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Wilson

  30. gellinmagellan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Was hoping Arterta’s comments on Saka would have been a bit more definitive