634x258 Injuries
1 September 2014 5194 comments
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With the first international break of the season already underway, we scour the Premier League treatment rooms to assess the players who picked up injuries over the weekend action.

Arsenal
Laurent Koscielny was withdrawn midway through the first-half of yesterday’s trip to Leicester after sustaining a head injury. Arsene Wenger reckons the Frenchman “should be alright†in a week, while the Gunners boss also revealed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (calf) and Mesut Ozil (ankle) picked up problems in the 1-1 stalemate.

Aston Villa
Skipper Ron Vlaar was subbed off due to a calf complaint in Villa’s win over Hull, Paul Lambert has confirmed.

Chelsea
Oscar was unavailable for the Blues’ trip to Everton in Saturday evening after being ruled out with an ankle problem. Eden Hazard has since pulled out of the Belgium squad with a “small injuryâ€.

Crystal Palace
Marouane Chamakh is set to be sidelined for a month with the hamstring problem picked up during the weekend draw at Newcastle. Fellow forward Dwight Gayle was also withdrawn at St James’ Park after sustaining an ankle knock but is expected to be fit in time for Gameweek 4.

Everton
Similar to Chelsea’s Hazard, Romelu Lukaku has also withdrawn from international duties for Belgium due to a small injury.

Man City
Summer signing Fernando was subbed off during the first half of Saturday’s home loss to Stoke with a groin problem, Manuel Pellegrini admitted post-match.

Man United
Initial reports suggested Juan Mata was replaced with three minutes remaining of United’s draw at Burnley with a hamstring problem. Louis van Gaal has since stated the Spaniard was withdrawn due to cramp. The Red Devils’ boss also confirmed Angel di Maria was subbed off as a precautionary measure after sustaining a knock on his calf.

Newcastle
Newcastle right-back Daryl Janmaat was withdrawn with just three minutes left of Saturday’s clash against Palace after picking up a knock.

Stoke
Peter Odemwingie was forced off with a knee problem just 20 minutes after appearing off the bench in the Potters’ win at City.

Tottenham
Danny Rose was withdrawn midway through the second-half of yesterday’s home loss to Liverpool with a leg problem.

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  1. applebonkers
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    any opinion on any player in the premier league will result in accusations of bias. please refrain from having a mind of your own. thankyou

    1. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Aye. Get so sick of this mindset. I try to be very even handed about rating players. It's not the norm though.

      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Try harder....

        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I'm not much of a trier. I will admit.

          1. Woy of the Wovers
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Well, honesty is something 🙂

      2. Ginkapo FPL
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        HAHA You are one of the most biased on here! Just steer clear of talking about United and you will be fine.

        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Anyone with a sensible take on United is labeled biased on here. It's ridiculous.

    2. Podge
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Reported for flagrant antibiasism

    3. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      How dare you ! 🙂

    4. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      That's seditious talk. There are mods about.

    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Shadduppayouface, lovely boy. 😉

  2. Somalion
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    What is with Hull signing the no points bait? First it was Snoddy, now HBA. Resist comrades!!

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I think Steve has been drinking what I am having ... 😉

      1. Somalion
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Crystal Meth? 😯

        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Sounds like strong champagne.

          1. Somalion
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Blow the head off you 😉

        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          How very dare you!!! 😆

          1. Somalion
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            😆 😆 😆

    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      apparently their aim is to sign our fpl flair punts.. i cant not own Snodd/HBA. next they;ll get taarabt and kolarov

      1. Somalion
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        😯 You must resist!

  3. JWF
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Where's the Sunny guy who said Negredo wouldn't be leaving...? Looks like he's off.

    1. Sunny 😎
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Still here..

      1. JWF
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Ha, couldn't remember your name but turns out your Grav is perfect! Looks like he's going so I'm back to being surprised that City are leaving themselves with only 3 strikers.

        1. Sunny 😎
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Hehe thanks 😀

          Has it been confirmed? I really didn't think he would leave

        2. cramps
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          three TOP strikers. surely they must have a sanogo, borini or hernandez somewhere amongst their reserves?

  4. GlasgowFF
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Seeing loads of rumours on Facebook of big news coming out of Man U at 21.30.

    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Falcao

  5. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Utd getting Falcao and Di Maria is the equivalent of giving someone who needs heart surgery fake tits

    1. Mulder
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      😆

    2. GlasgowFF
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Haha

    3. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Someone else said like pouring champagne on a fire

    4. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      that joke has been reposted on here from twitter all day

    5. Andy1
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      On the bbc about 8 hours ago

      Nice of you to catch up

    6. Declan
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      😀

    7. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      If you're completely ignoring our other signings I suppose yes that's accurate.

      1. Licky
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Rojo, decent player not great.
        Shaw, injured and not match fit.
        Blind, decent World Cup, PL is a whole different ball game.
        Herrera, hasn't adapted to the PL.

        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          *tumbleweeds*

        2. theloveburglar
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          rojo.. voted in the best team of the world cup
          shaw.. voted in the team of the season last year in the premier league
          blind .. dutch player of the year
          herrera.. a world away from cleverley and fletcher

          1. Licky
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            The World Cup is in no way shape or form the hallmark of quality, it's a bunch of lads who don't play with each other meeting up for a month and having a crack at weaker nations.

            1. theloveburglar
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              a strange perception on the biggest football tournament on the planet and the pinnacle of any footballers career

    8. TD Champ
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Di Maria was a class signing, even though we had to pay the price

      1. Licky
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Di Máría isn't World Class, inconsistent with poor decision making, stats are exaggerated considering the team he played for and the quality of the league.

        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Balotelli is better, right?

          1. Licky
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            If Di Máría is "World Class" then so is Daniel Sturridge.

            1. Not Irish
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Ok.

              1. Licky
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                I love your replies, particularly when its just an "Oh dear" or "Ok", try constructing an argument there chief.

                1. theloveburglar
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  il construct one

                  di maria has been playing at the top level and excelling for club and country for years and only a few months back was picking up the man of the match award in the champions league final on the way to winning it.. influencing games at the highest level on a regular basis makes a world class talent

                  sturridge has 2 goals in 16 champions league appearances

                  1. theloveburglar
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    comparing the 2 is like comparing cheryl cole and susan boyle

        2. theloveburglar
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          he's no adam lallana

        3. Somalion
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          To be fair LL, he is a very talented player. I would say World Class, I think the point is that they overpaid for him.

          1. Licky
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            I'm not saying he isn't talented, they overpaid by miles, he isn't "World Class" that term gets bandied about too much these days.

  6. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Doosra, how will you choose between Adebayor and Welbeck? 😆

    Oh wait, you'll get both right? 😉

    1. andres
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      hehe

    2. JWF
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      If Welbeck goes to Le Arse I'll be very tempted.

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        He needs to show he can find the back of the net first. He is no better than Gru in all honesty.

        1. JWF
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah but he's much cheaper.

        2. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Giroud would be a great option at 6.9m...

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Indeed!

      Probably.

      Carlsberg.

      1. Yome
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Amal 😉

    4. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He's top 5k in the world :/

  7. GlasgowFF
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    How much for Falcao then?

    12M?

    1. Podge
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      10.5-11

      1. GlasgowFF
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Rooney not looking so good now.

        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          He is out for me ig Falcao comes in at 10.5. If he's 11 I'll struggle a bit and will make my def as weak as p1ss

    2. Raddy
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      10.5 i reckon. Wouldn't make sense to be more than Costa..

      1. cramps
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        i think they underpriced costa and won't make that mistake with falcao

      2. cramps
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        11m seems right. 11.5 would be a bit steep, considering united's form (if that's something FPL cares about)

    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      11.5

  8. lilmessipran
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    the ads on italian tv are funnier than those on indian tv 🙂

  9. â­ Bemba_Da â­
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    hull building quite a team

    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      and quite a debt balance - another Portsmouth oncoming?

    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I think they're building 2 or 3 teams..

    3. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Brucie in full on muppet mode. 😆

    4. TD Champ
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Since when have they begun spending all this money?

    5. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      they're building a playground, and i love it

  10. Gargamel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Imagine a fantasy football game where you drafted out every single player in the Premier League to a player.

    Just bring five of your best friends together for one day, and after that you can be sure that every single action for the rest of the season will make somebody happy.

    Wooooo!

    1. Podge
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      80 players a piece would make it very hard to know who you have though

      1. Podge
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Has the basis of a game though

      2. Gargamel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Ahh damnit, yes you're right.

        Somebody would have to do some programming and have the scores taken form the FPL website every gameweek. It's not hard if you know what to do.

        Now, where to find five friends 😳

  11. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    In all seriousness I would like to be considered for someone's hockey team I can moderate my posts to keep everyone happy. I do know quite a bit of football and would like to enter one of these tournaments this year.

    1. Somalion
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Based on merit and I'm sure someone should take you on board. Don't moderate your posts just to get on a team though!

      1. Obi Wan Elokobi
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Just to keep everyone happy I won't be as harsh for a while.

        1. Somalion
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I see JT's Dog offered you a spot, now you can continue your old ways as well 😉

    2. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Someone's getting desperate 😉

      1. Obi Wan Elokobi
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        How long do you get on the internet in prison?

    3. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Football isn't hockey though, is it? ðŸ˜

    4. The Missing Link
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      themissingnigerian@outlook.com if you interested pal. Don't really care what you write on here as long as you contribute to the team.

  12. Whazza
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    What's this hockey tournament about? Where can i participate?

    1. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      😆 Quality!

    2. BurnySizz
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Would have been better having more vocal woos from ric flair

    3. Podge
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Brilliant 🙂

  13. Reed_Rothchild
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Any wildcard teams with Falcao? I rate him a lot higher than Rooney.

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I'll probably put him in if he is under 11m.

    2. Raddy
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Not on WC but might pop him as have 2FT.
      Been playing too safe this season and fancy a gamble

    3. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      in a week's time maybe

  14. andres
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    so who pulled the trigger on the WC after today?

    1. Reed_Rothchild
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I always wildcard during titis time with the transfer deadline and 2 week international break.

  15. The Mandalorian
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    "Louis van Gaal doesn’t just rely on reputations – he builds his teams around people pushing each other and really buying into his philosophy, but also increased competition and Falcao coming to Manchester United is a wonderful lift to the football club."

    Niall Quinn

    1. GlasgowFF
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      They will need to win every game 6-3 if they don't sort that defence.

      1. There's Always One!
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        The defence will be sorted when he starts playing 4 at the back!

        1. GlasgowFF
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          With Evans/Smalling/Jones!

          All dros

          1. There's Always One!
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Only jones will play out of them when everyone is fit

      2. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Sher don't Chelsea have to do that too! 😉

      3. applebonkers
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        their defence hasnt been that bad considering the amount of injuries

    2. The Missing Link
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Falcao has no reputatio, 100% right 😀

  16. There's Always One!
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Welbeck is a okay player but I wouldn't/dont want him as a 1st choice forward.

    But I still can't believe Utd are going to sell him to Arsenal!

    1. GlasgowFF
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      It shows how highly Man U rate him if they are willing to sell him to a rival.

      1. There's Always One!
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        The only player id sell to a rival is Anderson! For obvious reasons!

      2. Ad4m
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Like Mata to United

        1. There's Always One!
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          If you compare mata with Anderson you should maybe start following another sport because you know f@#k all about football!

    2. â­ Bemba_Da â­
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      could be the next sturridge

      1. GlasgowFF
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Probably not though.

      2. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        He really could be. But not for yous. 😀

      3. There's Always One!
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        If he gets a long run of games up front he Could very well be. Thats why i wouldn't sell to a rival

    3. Jaws
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      An OK player? There's rumours about a couple of hitmen awaiting the Frog's return from his Rome fun trip.

  17. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Ben Arfa is tempting

  18. RabMac
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Pfft only 800 million spent so far.

  19. 50shades of o'shea
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Welbeck is going to spurs
    Falcao to man city or no one in England

    1. 50shades of o'shea
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      😀

    2. Andy1
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Would love it if city gazzumped utd

    3. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      You've had too many balls to the head

      1. 50shades of o'shea
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Just trying to make up the same bs that is going around that people believe. I hate deadline day. Everyone believes exactly what SSN say and so much bs and rumours that are blown up that everyone believes.

        1. Podge
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I think its severely lacking in rumours actually

    4. Licky
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Man City have already been offered him, balked at his price, and opted not to take him due to concerns over his knee.

  20. Hibbo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Ben Arfas shite.

    1. 50shades of o'shea
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Does have moments of brilliance tho

      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Just does that to tempt gullible FPL fools.

    2. Low Budget Football
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Can't agree with that, total waste of a talented player

    3. mouldy_uk
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Nope, i think you will find that it is actually Alan Pardew that is turd

      1. Low Budget Football
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        This

    4. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Is surprising Bruce is going for him if I'm honest.

    5. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I disagree. Having watched his good and bad games every week over the last 4 years, I have to say that he is one of the most talented dribblers of a football I have ever seen, and has won us quite a few games pretty much on his own. However, Pardew clearly didn't know how to motivate him and fit him in to the team properly. I'm deeply disappointed to see him leave.

  21. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BweGnQDIAAEspgy.jpg

    apparently he got the phone call shortly afterwards advising that, unfortunately, he would be going to utd

    1. Ad4m
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Apparently deleted the tweet after 5 mins, wasn't for the Utd deal, just Real deal off

  22. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    My transfers look a lot scarier today than when I did them last night 😆

  23. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Arsenal close to getting Welbeck on a permanent deal - SSN

    1. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Did we not learn our lesson earlier today?

  24. Debauchy
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    So - has Wellbeck signed yet ?

    1. 50shades of o'shea
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Going to spurs

    2. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      For who's hockey team?????

      1. Debauchy
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        lol , ok

    3. Debauchy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Ex Gunner Alan Smith says this is so

  25. 4vets
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Somalion

    Please email me on:

    4vets [at] c8 [dot] com

    Even if to say no 🙂

  26. JWF
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Cleverly wanted £80k a week. Feck off you uselss lump.

    1. Frank Black
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      They were ready to give them £80k a week to stay away from Manchester.

  27. LOCO ABREU
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    RUMOUR: Wilfried Bony expected to stay at Swansea despite rumours linking him with move to Monaco.Eurosport Transfers @eurosportmoves

    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yes, yes, already seen that, keep with the script for Christ sake! 😉

  28. BruLee
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    How does the football transfer process work? http://i.imgur.com/ERjjBZt.jpg

  29. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Before Falcoa arrived, Rooney was a nice safe choice , now it more tricky

    1. Whiskerz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      A nice safe choice for 2 points?

    2. Mr_Partridge
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Rooney is now the 3rd best striker at United. Has been made captain when he shouldn't even be in the team soon

      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        3rd!? 😯

        I think he's every, and I mean EVERY, bit as good as Rvp!

        1. Mr_Partridge
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          RVP is much better dude, come on lets be honest...

      2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        He'll play in the hole behind Falcao and RVP