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West Ham v Arsenal team news: Nketiah starts, White out, Martinelli recalled

There’s one more Premier League match still to come on Sunday and it sees Arsenal attempt to regain their top-four spot at West Ham United.

Kick-off in east London is at 16:30 BST.

We were expecting plenty of alterations from David Moyes given that this match falls in the middle of a two-legged Europa League semi-final against Eintracht Frankfurt and while he has made five changes from Thursday, the rotation wasn’t as widespread as perhaps we initially thought.

Lukasz Fabianski returns in goal in place of Alphonse Areola as expected, while Vladimir Coufal, Ryan Fredericks, Mark Noble and Said Benrahma start instead of Ben Johnson, the suspended Craig Dawson, Tomas Soucek and Michail Antonio.

Kurt Zouma, who made a shock early return from injury in midweek, starts his second match in less than 72 hours at the heart of the Hammers’ defence.

West Ham aren’t the only team dealing with upheaval at centre-half.

Arsenal are missing the influential Ben White today, with the stopper not risked because of a tight hamstring.

Cedric Soares and Emile Smith Rowe also drop out, as Takehiro Tomiyasu, Rob Holding and Gabriel Martinelli come in for the Gunners.

Eddie Nketiah gets the nod up front for the fourth match in a row, meanwhile.

GAMEWEEK 35 LINE-UPS

West Ham United XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Zouma, Fredericks, Cresswell, Noble, Rice, Benrahma, Fornals, Lanzini, Bowen.

Subs: Yarmolenko, Antonio, Vlasic, Areola, Diop, Masuaku, Soucek, Kral, Alese.

Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, Tomiyasu, Holding, Gabriel, Tavares, Xhaka, Elneny, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Nketiah.

Subs: Leno, Lacazette, Smith Rowe, Cedric, Pepe, Sambi Lokonga, Oulad M’hand, Swanson, Kirk.

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  1. aleksios
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Coady+White+Kane to
    Cancelo+Alonso+Watkins/Jesus
    For -4?

    1. FootballDog
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I would till midweek, see if Jesus plays or not... But rests looks fine to me

    2. Mweene
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Wait on white.

  2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Not quite sure what to do next week. Was sure I'd be getting rid of Martinelli but him starting today (and setting up the winner) means I'll hold and hope he gets a start in the DGW. Think I'm getting rid of James, I didn't mind too much the likelihood of him only getting one start but seems like the clean sheets have dried up so I don't see the point in holding.

    Only thing is I don't see many players I really want. Can't get to Robertson (although I have TAA) and already on triple City. I could get VVD or Matip but not too sure on a clean sheet v Spurs. I can do James + BrunoG to Fofana + Maddison but that'll likely depend on their ECL result and even then they might only get a start each (and if they get to the ECL final I'd expect they'll both be rested in GW38 with the final only 3 days later). Nothing feels very inspiring!

    1. Gon Freecss
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Who are your triple City?

      1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Ederson, Cancelo and KDB

      2. swanseag55
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Think going Cancelo, Dias and Ederson. Was going to do Son to KDB but surly can’t now after his haul and final 2 fixtures.
        About 50 points behind in my ML, could get Jesus in for Lane and Captain

    2. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I like Richarlison pick if he is fit as he plays Leicester after Europe & Watford (as good as down) which could add to nice haul!

      Plus a nice double in 37 if you don’t have FH

      1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        I have FH so I'm OK for 37, unfortunately if I went for him now I could only get a 4.0 def so they'd probably be a SGW, I do like him as a pick though even though Everton are better at home

    3. nolard
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      VVD or Justin?
      I think I'd keep James if I had him though. Maybe for VVD if you think James will be rotated.

      1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Yeah maybe I'll think on VVD, I like Justin too (always good for bps with a clean sheet) but I guess I'm just not sure on time with 4 fit at WB. Maybe I'm just best off waiting and just seeing after Thursday if I have no issues

    4. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Robertson will probably miss the next game anyway

      1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Yeah that's true, I'd say he'll play Spurs but would be quite surprised if he plays Villa

  3. thepancakeman123
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    I'm currently on 10 DGW players, but I have no City players. I have 1FT and 0.5m in the bank. What would you do?

    A) Broja > Nketiah for 11 doublers and leave it
    B) Take hits for Man City players

    Schmeichel*
    Trent* Robertson*, James*, Alonso*
    Salah*, Son*, Mount*, Coutinho*, Saka*
    Broja

    Dubravka, Weghorst, Rodriguez, Schar

  4. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Just asking to different crowd… raph, Kane, Werner & havertz to foden, salah, Jesus & Nketiah-8? Thanks

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Yeah I think

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Thanks CL will be key

    2. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Looks good.

      Just have a sneaking Raph could do well still as we can’t keep clean sheets & then a rotated Chelsea before cup final.

      Plus they have to win a game asap!

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Yeh true but fed up with him

  5. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Attacking the doubles with differentials, no other choice now, Nketiah and Richarlison for the win

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Yeh both clubs have to keep winning

  6. Cheeto__Bandito
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Best 6mil option this week? (diff formations)

    Alonso (WOL, lee)
    or
    Pukki (WHU, lei)

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Pukki

    2. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Alonso

    3. XX SMICER XX
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Alonso will likely only play 1 game

      1. Cheeto__Bandito
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        chelsea need points now though

        1. Haa-lala-land
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          They put out their strongest team Vs Everton and lost today. A trifle worrying holding their players.

        2. FourLokoLeipzig
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          ? It’s pretty much impossible they won’t finish in the top 4, surely they’ll rest a few ahead of the final

          1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
            • 3 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            They need to pick up form though, they have an FA Cup final coming up soon and are currently heading into it on the back of some poor results and very sluggish performances

            1. FourLokoLeipzig
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              1 year, 11 months ago

              Yeah, but that sluggishness is all the more reason they’ll rest players. I own Havertz and Werner and will keep (other priorities), but expect that they’ll both sit one out along with Mount, James, Alonso etc

    4. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Both good options. The real evaluation should be: who for who?

      I went Alonso fwiw

      1. Cheeto__Bandito
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        both for fodder

  7. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Which is the better pair?
    A- son + Jesus
    B- kdb + Watkins

    B means no spurs attacker

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      A

    2. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      A

    3. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      A

    4. Bennyboy1907
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      A

    5. Haa-lala-land
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I'd go Son and Watkins, because you know they are getting close to 90 x 2

  8. Z3US
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Throwing it out there... Dias over Laporte? ... Is he back and fully nailed?

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Laporte for me

    2. nolard
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      i think he is nailed
      both are

    3. Bennyboy1907
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I’m between Laporte and Dias, think gna go for Laporte but not sure

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Well at least you're not sitting on the fence 😉

    4. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I think I'd prefer Laporte, better attacking threat and (at least lately) tends to do better with bps than Dias

    5. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Laporte for me - better attacking threat

  9. 824545201
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Who would be your ideal triple (C) choice for DGW 36?

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Salah

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Salah

    3. Bennyboy1907
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Salah

    4. Haa-lala-land
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Leicester player, if they go out to Roma

    5. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Too many unknowns at the moment. I will have to wait until after the European games to decide

  10. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    BB36 active
    Foster schmikl - taylor laporte cancelo alonso taa - salah son mount cout madds - nketiah mateta toney, cout taylor -4 to:

    A) saka 4.8def.
    B) gordon 6.9def. (james rudi vvd)
    C) mateta cout -4 to richar gordon
    D) + mateta -8 to richar gordon 4.7def.

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      A

    2. XX SMICER XX
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      What defenders upto 4.8m are you looking at? I’m in the market for one!

      1. Nightf0x
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Maybe holgate christ/chalobah but no way u will know if they will play or no

  11. Well you know, Triffic
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Anyone thinking BB37 FH38

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Possibly.... Just don't feel like spending transfers on my bench!

      1. nolard
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        that bench could come handy the last GW

    2. FootballDog
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Yup, I feel with my 2 FT and will have better bench in. 37 than 36. When I better bench more likely to score points....

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Who's on your bench?

  12. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Plan was to BB in 36, but right now bench is Sanchez, Broja, Mateta, Doherty with 2ft, 0itb

    A) BB: Doherty, Mount, Broja to Laporte, Gordon, Pukki (-4)
    B) Don't BB: James, Mount to Laporte, Foden

    1. XX SMICER XX
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I would BB this week

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Cheers. A look ok?

        1. XX SMICER XX
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Prefer Nketiah to Pukki

          1. waltzingmatildas
            • 13 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            Fair, I have Martinelli and Saka and not sure on the arsenal triple up....

    2. Haa-lala-land
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Docherty to a cheap doubling defender and Bb37

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Have FH as well though, was planning that in 37

    3. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      If you didn't BB this week, when would you?

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Maybe I just do it this week with the players I have, rather than use transfers

        1. Pep bites Kun
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          I would have thought you'd use your FT to strengthen your BB squad. i.e Broja & Doherty

          Possibly A then, unless you can just do:
          Broja - Nkitieh
          Doherty - 4.5 doubler or decent sgwer

  13. XX SMICER XX
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Currently on this BB. Digne back means I need to take a hit on Young.
    Any other changes?

    Schmeichel Ramsdale
    TAA Tarkowski Young Laporte Alonso
    Salah(c) Ramsey Havertz Barnes Son
    Richarlison Weghorst Watkins

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Worried about Barnes?

      1. XX SMICER XX
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Yes
        Not sure what other option I have though?
        Hold, BB next week with Young Barnes to xxx Zaha?

        1. waltzingmatildas
          • 13 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Yeah looks good

  14. Athletico Underachieving
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Ramsdale
    TAA, Cancelo, James
    Salah, Mount, Saka, Cout, Kulu
    Kane, Weg

    Foster, Dier, Fofana, Broja

    BB next week. Which moves here:

    A) Broja - Nketiah only
    B) Mount, Kulu, Broja - Gordon, Maddison, Watkins -8

    B is obviously with 37 in mind too

  15. Bennyboy1907
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    This team for -4?

    GW36
    Schmeichel
    TAA Cancelo Laporte Digne
    Salah Son Foden Saka Kulu
    Pukki

    Dubravka Weg Tierney 4.5 fwd

    Not sure on either James Alonso or even Robbo starting both games. Same with Chelsea midfielders. Salah Trent Kulu had their rests. I think everyone in that team starts both games tbh bar 1 or 2 at max.

  16. SHOWSTOPPERRR
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    I haven't experienced these much 1 Pointers in my team before.

    Rudiger 1 Davies 1 saiss 1
    Salah 1
    Broja 1

    Watkins and sonC for the rescue. Brought the couple for a hit.

    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I’m close mate I’ve got 4 1 pointers and a 2 pointer, 4 played booked in my team too

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        *players

    2. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Plan was always to go sterling to son, I left the 0.6 on wc, but I backed out and decided I'd save ft and try to get kdb for sterling for 36.

      Was a regret!

      6 players on 2 pts or less, is grim.

      1. SHOWSTOPPERRR
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Kdb will play twice on 36 and got good fixtures though.

  17. jason_ni
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Everton comment on Richarlison and the flare.
    ""As far we we are concerned, Richarlison was attempting to throw it out of the ground"

    Lol, he must have some arm on him to launch a flare from the pitch out of the ground! Never mind some unsuspecting member of the public walking down the pavement getting donked on the head by a flare thrown out from goodison.

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I always knew he was a flare player.

      I'll get the tumbleweeds....

    2. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I prefer Ric Flair

      WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

  18. Mweene
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Son and Kulusevski brought me from 50 points to 10 behind ML leader with BB in hand. Thought it was all over yesterday. Shows how 1 or 2 players can save your season!

    1. Indpush
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Congratulations on getting within striking distance.

      52 points to 20 with BB and FH and leader is out of chips.

      In Wk29 was 123 points behind.

  19. Zanainem
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Hey! Is Ben white out for Next weeks?

    Im on BB

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Not known yet but someone here said it was a hamstring issue, if he pulled it then he's probably out for the season

      1. Mweene
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Tight hamstring

  20. Mweene
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Do we think Weghorst gets dropped next game? Got some niggling doubts over my BB players now. Tierney and then White injuries very annoying.

    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Do you really want to put yourself through owning Weghorst is the question? White should be fine for Leeds and Spurs

      1. Mweene
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Good point. Do I really want Pukki either though?

  21. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Who would you choose as Havertz replacement? Maddison if Leo are out from Europe?

    Wanna do Sterling to KDB but need to downgrade one from Havertz/Mount.

    1. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Options are him barnes Kulu maybe and saka if u don't already own him

      I'm most likely going for Maddison myself as Lei have the best double or might go for Saka, still thinking

      Any thoughts on holding Sterling for the double ? or going Foden ? or do you think Kdb is the best option

      1. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Go KDB

  22. ZimZalabim
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    FH37 team doesn't look all that good tbh

    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Nor does it in 38. At least with 37 there is upside through Villa and Everton assets and maybe Leicester.

      1. ZimZalabim
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        This is what Ive come up with right now

        Pickford
        Trent Cancelo Cash
        Salah Kdb Coutinho Zaha Gordon
        Rich Watkins

        There is some upside of course Id change 7 players and all double, but the likes of Alonso/James, spurs assets and so on could really destroy rank and all the guys coming in are quite hit and miss.

    2. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Yep. 38 might be the one

      1. ZimZalabim
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        yeah maybe, haven't looked at that properly

    3. Indpush
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I was going to play FH in 37 but figure there are so few players in doubles who I think will better some of my single game players. I'll decide on it in that week leading to it but for now really leaning towards using it in 38.

      I'm chasing and now 20 out from the ML leader. He has no chips and I have BB and FH. His team isn't setup for double game week players as mine isn't either. Thinking I can still make up ground if I need it after BB 36, without the FH in 37 (regardless of if he takes hits or not most likely) and overtake if I haven't already with FH 38.

  23. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    These moves crazy for -8? Slender lead in my cash ML and playing BB36 and FH37

    Kane (have Son), Coutinho, Mateta > Watkins, KDB, Dennis

    Yay or Nay?

    1. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      yay

      1. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Many thanks

    2. Jump in Micah
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Mateta > Dennis needed for the move?

      1. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Not really no. Can keep Mateta and do the other two moves for a -4.

        Could switch Watkins to Richarlison.

        Or could do Ramsey > Gordon -8 instead?

        1. Jump in Micah
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Would probs just do -4

          1. Danstoke82
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            Much appreciated!

  24. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    If you had to cover one of Cancelo or Son this week, whom would you choose? Basically got to ship out Son if I want to get Cancelo.

    1. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      must be another way

  25. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Is Raphinha an option as a Havertz replacement?

    Definitely plays both, Arse/Che not the best defensively at the moment and Leeds desperately need a win…

    1. sandman58
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I'm thinking Foden

  26. Francescoli
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Two free transfers and no chips left. What would you do here?

    Sa
    Robertson Cancelo James Rudiger
    Salah Son Saka Kulu Ramsey
    Werner

    Dubravka Amartey Weghorst Wood

    1. sandman58
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Defo use 1 free with GW37 in mind and therefore carry 2 free through to 37

    2. sandman58
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I don't fancy Werner

    3. sandman58
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Get rid of Wood for sure

  27. sandman58
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    A) Havertz
    or
    B) Foden ??

    1. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      B

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      B for me

  28. Jump in Micah
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Keep Werner or get rid?

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Get Rid

      1. OptimusBlack
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Thiiis

    2. nolard
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Who are you getting though?

  29. footballfreak
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Who do i captain in this bench boost team?
    Alisson Foster
    TAA Cancelo Laporte Silva James
    Son Maddi Barnes Gordon Mount
    Kane Pukki Dennis

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Wow-no City or Liverpool attackers and risky Leicester picks. Has to be one of Spurs players despite fixtures from this squad

      1. footballfreak
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        City and liverpool attackers much more expensive and this time of season risky with rotation so kept son and kane..maddi and barnes cheaper and thought worth the risk

        1. dunas_dog
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Fair enough - personally think Barnes and//or Maddison equally risky and less upside

          1. footballfreak
            • 4 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            Gameweek 37 one of them is getting shipped for zaha..not worth a hit to ship them out now i think

  30. Bennyboy1907
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Laporte or Dias

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Laporte

    2. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Lap