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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. Free Hat
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Does anyone know the suspension limit...
    Is richarlison with his 9 yc one YC away from a 2 game suspension ?

    1. Cheeto__Bandito
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      yes

      1. Free Hat
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 days ago

        Thx. Hm less inclined to bring him in now

      2. Cheeto__Bandito
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 days ago

        oh wait no nnow its 15

  2. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Was originally planning to FH36, but looking at my team I'm not sure I need to.. as it stands I'd have 10 doublers in my starting 11 and 1FT, thoughts here?

    Schmeichal
    Cancelo - Robbo - Taa - James
    Salah - Son - Coutinho - Kulu - Saka
    Mateta

    DDG - Weg - Telles - Broja

    1. mox81
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      I'd FH 37, this week just do weg to dgw fwd, or if you're feeling punchy, maybe Cout and Weg to city mid and dgw fwd?

  3. Cheeto__Bandito
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Nketiah is a bit of a risk with Laca lurking but think I have to take it

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Did enough today I think to keep place

      1. Mweene
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 days ago

        Absolutely. His pace was Arsenal's only threat besides the two corners. Would be a bizarre decision to drop him.

    2. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Laca not even coming off the bench two times in a row is telling

    3. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Yeh I may get him as great value

  4. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Which is better ??
    A- Mount & Werner >
    Foden & Jesus
    For -4
    B- Mount & Werner & Toney >
    KDB & Nketiah & Pukki
    For -8

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Any Help ?

    2. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Depends on CL midweek and how many minutes city players get

      1. The White Pele
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        leaning towards B. can't trust Jesus.

        1. OptimusBlack
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 2 days ago

          Thx Bro & Happy Eid

          1. The White Pele
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 2 days ago

            to you too 🙂

      2. OptimusBlack
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        Yes sure

        1. Stranger Mings
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 2 days ago

          I like b though

  5. Tinslinger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    I see people bringing in Maddi while I’m thinking of getting rid.

    Maddison + Broja
    >
    Gordon + Richarlson

    Everton have everything to play for.

    1. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Could well work out

    2. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Worth it

  6. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Is selling Son for KDB a bit silly?

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Yes

    2. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Before today I would have said no but after his performance today I think it maybe a bit silly yes.

      (I was planning to do Son > KDB but now scrapping that idea)

    3. CRAZY TRAIN
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      I wa looking at it this morning but not now. Thinking Kane is more dispensable.

  7. The White Pele
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    best combo for the rest of season: ( Have Robbo & Cancelo)

    A) Salah, TAA, Foden
    B) Mane, Laporte, KDB

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      So Close maybe A

      1. The White Pele
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        cheers. want to go a bit differential for better OR.

  8. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    KDB or Salah (c) next week? Tough call.

    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      KDB

    2. El Matador
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Got to be Salah. More ruthless.

  9. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Which combo do you prefer?

    A Foden Nke
    B Dias Ødegaard

    Cheers

    1. Tinslinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      A is far more fun

    2. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      A

    3. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      A

  10. Il Capitano
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    0.8m ITB - 2FT - BB36

    Ramsdale
    TAA Robbo Cancelo Laporte
    Salah Saka Kulu Raph
    Kane Pukki

    Foster - Ramsey Doherty* Cucho*

    Nketiah + 4.9m defender in for Doherty + Cucho for BB? Half considering bringing an Everton defender in.

    1. Tinslinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      100%

      1. Il Capitano
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 days ago

        Ta, not much else going at that price point for defenders, Spurs (bad double), Arsenal (already have Ramsdale and CS have dried up), Leicester (rotation), Palace (SGW). Coleman/Mykolenko the best picks?

  11. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Best moves here? (FH37)

    A. Mount -> Foden
    B. Mateta -> Nketiah
    C. Sa -> Schmeichel
    D. A few of the above for a hit

    Sa
    James TAA Laporte
    Salah Son Saka Mount Countinho
    Jesus Mateta

    Dubravka KWP Hwang Doherty

    1. Tinslinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Sa > Pickford
      Hwang > Nketiah

      Play Dubravaka in 38

      1. Tinslinger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 days ago

        Scratch that - Never saw FH37

  12. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Kane/KDH > Pukki/Son is worth a hit, right? Have to finally stop the Kane/Son bleeding, time to face facts that Kane is nowhere near Son's level as an FPL asset anymore and my rivals are killing me every week.

    1. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Careful - GW29 I was on the verge of making moves to switch from Son to Kane, since Kane kept out scoring him and I was suffering in MLS like yourself.

      Then Son went crazy. I’d have totally screwed my season if I made that move.

      Kane didn’t become crap overnight, he’ll outscore Son one of these weeks.

  13. The Parrot
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Thinking of the below for a hit

    James + Mount + Weghorst to
    Laporte + Maddison + Richarlson

    Think the Chelsea lads have had their day.. what do you think?

  14. Better luck next year
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Now thinking that Leeds are going to get relegated. They got the toughest games left. Burnley have been impressive after Dyche got sacked, and Everton got a real boost after todays win. What are your thoughts?

    1. Tinslinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Agreed

    2. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      It’s swung in that direction. They really need a win.

    3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      It could happen. Marsch has gotten some great results for them but they've also had some very lacklustre performances

    4. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Dallas out wont help either

  15. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Dewsbury hall worth considering for DGW36 as rested today?

    1. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Was he rested or dropped? Worried about game time now Soumare is back.

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 days ago

        Oh didn’t realise that . Cheers

    2. Tinslinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      My worry is resting if they’re in Europe and even if they get knocked out look what happened to Chelsea… Another team out of a cup with nothing to play for in the league. Morale gone.

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 days ago

        Yeh good point it’s just that only 4.6m so helps with BB

        1. Do I Not Like Orange
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 3 days ago

          Do you already have Gordon?

          1. Stranger Mings
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 3 days ago

            0.1 short!!

    3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      He had a tight calf/quad and was left out as a precaution

  16. Mane Mane Mane
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Nketiah or Pukki? Who’s the best option?

    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Nketiah

  17. AzzaroMax99
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Would you get:

    a) Foden(sell Mount)+Saka
    b) Richarlison(sell Werner)+Saka

    1. The Parrot
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Can you get Foden and Richarlson?

      1. AzzaroMax99
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 days ago

        Yes. So you would ignore Saka? No Ars players, but I have Gordon from EVE and KDB from City.

  18. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    From reading posts sounds like people prepared to sell Kane

    1. The Parrot
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Hard to take Sons constant scoring

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 days ago

        Yeh I hsve both though but need funds for salah

      2. Do I Not Like Orange
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 days ago

        Totally. He's killing me every week in my MLs and I'm sick of waiting for Kane to match him, it's just not happening at this point.

  19. The Parrot
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Which combines scores more

    A) Son + Alonso
    B) Kane + Maddison

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      A

    2. Tinslinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      A

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

      A

    4. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      A

  20. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    On BB for next week

    Schmeical Foster
    TAA Laporte Davies Alonso Cash
    Salah Son Foden Saka Gordon
    Watkins Nketiah Dennis

    Got 1ft and 1.1 in the bank, and would love to shift dennis - but is there a better option at that price?

    Considering downgrading alonso to afford richarlison, but chelsea fixtures are good.

  21. the_mongoose
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Ramsdale*
    TAA* White* Alonso* Cash*
    Salah* Mount* Saka* Kulasevski* Coutinho*
    Kane*

    Pope Pukki* Broja Schar

    1FT, 0 in the bank, BB left.

    Is it worth a BB & a -8 getting the 3 single GW players out for 3 cheap DGW players (if I can find 3)?

    Worried about lack of City, no Son & really want to a couple of Everton.

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Not sure many of the cheapies are worth it.

  22. JabbaWookiee
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Who is the best striker for GWs 36 + 38 (free hitting in 37)?

    A) Richarlison (lei, wat, ars) - on 9 YCs
    B) Watkins (bur, LIV, mci)
    C) Jesus (NEW, wol, AVL)

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      Think the 9ycs are irrelevant now?

      1. JabbaWookiee
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 days ago

        No one game ban after the tenth? Worried he’ll get it first match then it’s a waste.

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

          Players who accumulate 10 yellow cards in Premier League matches, up to and including their team's 32nd fixture, will serve a two-match suspension in the competition.

          1. JabbaWookiee
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 2 days ago

            Two match ban. That’s it. But only up to 32. Seems odd but fair enough. So which one of the 3 would you suggest?

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

              C. Less nailed but higher potential upside. City could haul big in either of the 2 games in 36.

              1. JabbaWookiee
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                2 years, 2 days ago

                Agreed - each one being a cup final. Thanks mate.

        2. _Ninja_
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 2 days ago

          it's 15 games now

          1. _Ninja_
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 2 days ago

            15 yellows I mean

            1. JabbaWookiee
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 2 days ago

              Ok cheers ninj

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 days ago

      C

    3. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Jesus

  23. SEXY SALAH
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    This Ronnie O’Sullivan is quite good isn’t he

    1. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      It also helps when Trump is having a mare.

      1. SEXY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        This is true, looking better this frame

    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Thought he was a good price at 8/11. Fancied him to do it. . .

  24. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    Need a CS and two penalty saves from DDG tomorrow to save the GW

    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Same

  25. Gunners in Haaland
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 days ago

    No idea what to do with Sterling...

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      I'd get rid. Can't be trusted and is highly frustrating to own. KDB, Jota, Son? Or Foden or Maddy?

    2. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      sell

  26. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Doherty, Broja to Ayling (complete punt) and Nketiah, sets me up for BB36...
    Sanchez Foster
    TAA Robbo Cancelo James Ayling
    Salah Mount Saka Martinelli Ramsey
    Kane Nketiah Mateta

    Would you do Mount to Foden for a hit?

  27. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Ramsdale
    TAA Matip Alonso
    Salah Son Saka Mount KDH
    Kane Nketiah

    Dubravka Broja Schar Kilman

    1FT, 0itb

    1. Kilman Kane >> Cancelo Jesus (-4)
    2. Kilman Son >> Cancelo Foden (-4)

    Thanks

    1. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      1

    2. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      1

  28. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Hello folks!!! Favoured option here??!…….

    A- TAA, Gordon and Pukki
    B- Matip, Harrison, Jesus
    C- Matip, Raph/Kulu and Richarlison

    Cheers!!!

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Harrison? 😮

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

        Why not? Nice to see something different.

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

          I mean, I wouldn't, but nice to see it.

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

        3 goals in last 5, Leeds will play a rotated Chelsea team too, only 5.5 what could possibly go wrong mate?? Haha

  29. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    What are people doing with Havertz and Werner?

  30. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Gutted I stuck the (C) on Kane instead of Son, I blame you guys for voting Kane unanimously!!

    No, just kidding, I take all blame and regret…