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Laurent Koscielny was withdrawn midway through the first-half of yesterday’s trip to Leicester after sustaining a head injury.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 injury”.

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 Fellow forward Dwight Gayle was also withdrawn at St James’ Park after sustaining an ankle knock but is expected to be fit in time for Gameweek 4.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Similar to Chelsea’s Hazard, Romelu Lukaku has also withdrawn from international duties for Belgium due to a small injury.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 Louis van Gaal has since stated the Spaniard was withdrawn due to cramp.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Newcastle right-back Daryl Janmaat was withdrawn with just three minutes left of Saturday’s clash against Palace after picking up a knock.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Danny Rose was withdrawn midway through the second-half of yesterday’s home loss to Liverpool with a leg problem.

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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Cleverley staying at United. 😆

    This is the problem with English youngsters - money more important than minutes.

    To be fair, same can be said of Borini. Embarrassing situation for him.

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

      He wants a move to Italy, no interest though.

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

      It can't be said of Borini - QPR offering about 65k, no way he earns that in Pool.

        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I've just listened to Redknapp say his wages were the issue! 😆

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

        he's not a good striker.

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

      They should go abroad and play. Maybe someday Barca would produce skilled english youngsters

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

    "Surprising Welbeck stats per 90 mins as a goalscorer"

    Arsenal fans, look where Giroud is.

    https://twitter.com/DarrenArsenal1/status/506541146382684160/photo/1

    1. SW6
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      This! Welbeck will bang in the goals for Arsenal given the opportunity

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

      That's not too bad from Giroud considering everything else he offers.

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

        I rate Giroud for those reasons. But Welbeck has good hold up play and passing ability too. His finishing will improve at Arsenal. Faith/confidence from Wenger will do him the world of good

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

          Yup, I'm not displeased at all with Welbeck. Although our real issues have been left unaddressed. Worrying.

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

    So Welbeck or Balotelli then similar priced deals? I said a while back I would rather have welbeck that Balo and stick with that

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

      *than

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

      he will not become as prolific as Sturridge but I think he can go on a similar upward curve when given a run of games up top

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

      depends what you need. a defensive attacker or one that scores goals

    4. SierraDelta
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      You have him then Andrew i'll stick with Balo 🙂

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

    Wow I'm regretting using my wc last week I feel like my team looks awful 🙁

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

      🙁 for you

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

      Plenty of season left, keep going 🙂

  4. Don Rogers FC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Advice?

    Bego (myhill)
    Davies Jones Colocinni (Chambers, Bartley)
    Siggy Mata Sterling Ramsey (Eriksen)
    Rooney, Naismith, Pelle

    My last 3 seasons have been Blighted by Knee-jerks and chasing cash so tempted to stick for now, give Man U boys one more chance and bring in Costa and crew if things don't change

    What to do? Already Giroud>Naismith on Sat evening, 3.3M in bank. After weekend Like Bertrand and Tripper. Lots of questions there but main one is stick or hit?

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

      Davies to go

      Mata to fabregas?

      1. Don Rogers FC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        this week and take a hit or wait?

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

          I'd wait for news on rose

          1. Don Rogers FC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Cheers.

            You rate rose more than Tripper or Bertand?

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

    Nainggolan haircut is horrible

    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    😆 Redknapp of Armand Traore...

    5Live: "Crystal Palace told us Armand Traore is staying at QPR, because QPR want him. Is that right?"

    'Arry: "Errr.... maybe."

    Great news for Traore! 😀

    1. KujaliaFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I like Traore, but whenever I see him, I get 8-2 flashbacks.

  6. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Still no CB or CDM for Arsenal.

    Welbeck or no Welbeck, it would still be a poor transfer window if they don't get a few players in those positions.

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

      Debuchy - Class
      Sanchez - World Class
      Chambers - Looking Solid
      Ospina -World cup hero
      Welbz -Great potential

      1. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Nah can't agree on Debuchy being class. He's alright but he's so rash, absolute card magnet!

        You were better off renewing Sagna's contract than forking out 12m on him.

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          disagree, sagna last 2 seasons has been v poor

          1. KujaliaFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            He hasn't been that poor. Debuchy is an upgrade, though. Younger too.

          2. Heydudes13
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            He wasn't that bad, can't see much difference in Debuchy's or Sagna's performances, certainly not 12m worth!

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

          Agree with this as well. He is okay, but perhaps just a stop gap until Bellerin is ready.

          1. KujaliaFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            I think Bellerin is ready. Le Prof must play him in the cups.

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

              I'm sure he'll play in the COC. From what I've seen of him, he could work on his defending a little bit though.

        3. SW6
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          HeyDudes speaks the truth.

          1. Heydudes13
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            😉

            1. SW6
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Buttering you up for when we put in an offer to join Team Australia 😉

              1. Heydudes13
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Lovely stuff.

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

          Debuchy has played great since he's joined, very impressed.

          Bit rash but still an improvement on Sagna

      2. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I agree to all of the above.

        But you need players for those two positions badly. You're well short there and wouldn't be able to compete without depth.

        Those two positions should've been a priority.

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

          Arteta annoys me, wish he wasn't there... Wenger has faith in him as DM. Lets see

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

      Agree, look how they are fecked without Arteta.
      Then if 2 of their CBs are out, they are in big trouble

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      chambers can play cb and cdm

      arteta, flamini cdm too. Not great but can play there

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

      I agree, absolutely crazy to be putting ourselves in this position.

    5. KujaliaFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      5 quality players is a poor transfer window on what planet exactly?

      1. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        You've got to do the fine tunig.

        Start signings do not always win yopu titles but a hard working CDM who can play CB may well win it for you.

        1. KujaliaFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Diaby and Ramsey in the double pivot will win us the league.

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

    So who is getting Welbeck in there team here £6.9M

    Surely 1st choice....unless pods figures?

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

      im waiting to see if and where he plays

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

        I think there is only 1 place for him at arsenal...up the middle.

        Arsenal are rich in wingers I think....especially Walcott close to being fit again.

        Put it this way....he will be in my team if he signs for arsenal.

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

      for man city at home, no.

  8. 4vets
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    @Lawro

    Sorry for the much delayed reply. All the best to you and Team Australia! Go get 'em!

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

      What's your e-mail Vets?

    2. Tony Warner Fan Club
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Aussie aussie aussie!!!

      1. SW6
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Oi Oi Oi!

    3. Lawrø
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No problem buddy, see you in the final! 😉

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

    I had heard a speculated time of 21:30 BST for the Falcao deal to be wrapped up. That's been and gone. Still just over an hour to go. Any United fans getting nervous yet...?

    BBC

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

      Even if it's not announced by 11, it'll be all over and done with now.

      There's always a few "late ones".

  10. another bad start
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    How much do we think Falcao would be

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

      11m

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

      10.5

    3. piquiblanco
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      11 imo

    4. Declan-
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      10.5/11

    5. Margarido
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      12m

    6. Bucky Barnes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Less than or equal to Rooney

    7. another bad start
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Hope so, got aguero in my wildcard draft to see how far my cash will go so if he's less it's a bonus

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

    Apart from the goalkeeper, I could make a full starting 11 out of new Hull City signings, and that's not including Livermore who was made permanent this season either!

    Hernandez - Ince

    Snodgrass - Ben Arfa - Diame - Ramirez

    Robertson - Maguire - Dawson - Lenihan

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

      bruce is tearing the arse out of it i reckon.. can see this backfiring bigtime

  12. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    falcao having the longest medical ever, those knees wobbling

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

      Available for the hockey thingy? Don't need your email just a confirmation on here

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

    Welbeck at the Arsenal for 7 ducats is of interest to me, milord.

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Absolutely

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

      7 mil starting striker (assuming) for Arsenal that can score goals? Potentially worth them ducats 😉

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

      jovetic to Welbeck awaits 🙂

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

    Stuart Pearce has called Arsenal's signing of Dennis Bergkamp "a waste of money"
    #afc pic.twitter.com/2GoDygQ8By
    9:53pm - 1 Sep 14
    SlowSportsNews

  15. RoyaleBlue
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Finally managed to fix the link to my team I believe. No wonder no one wanted me in their team with the old random link which had Hernandez as captain 😮 . Finally did manage to join one 🙂 . Good luck to everyone else in the hockey tournament.

  16. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Welbeck 😥

    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      FALCAO!!!!!!!!!!!! 😛

      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        😀

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

        Any nerves ?
        Taking its damn time

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

      Parm I'm taking over the vice captaincy and starting to recruit. ..k?

      1. Canadian Football
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Nate what do you need from me?

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

          Nothing you're in.

      2. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        That's fine, just tell me who to add plus their FPL ID.

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

      🙁

  17. 50shades of o'shea
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Is anyone considering mirallas? Might get him in if tadic doesn't perform soon

    1. Canadian Football
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Swore never again.............

      1. Canadian Football
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        .............when does Evertons fixtures improve?

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

          8

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

          Cf could ask acqua if you see him too? Not dealing with emails atm. Would appreciate it cheers

          1. Canadian Football
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            sure i will email/text him now.

    2. SW6
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I like him but will give Tadic more time. Explosion imminent with his stats

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

        Thought I was being so clever transferring in Tadic for the WHU game...not so. Better pot some points in GW4!!!

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

      Joint most shots on goal so far I believe from a quiz last night could be good

      1. Super PVA - Small Spuds
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I have him, but do stats always tell an accurate tale?

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

    Jesus, Maradona played 90min tonight, legend!

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

      Must be on crack again.

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

        Haha

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

        crack is different to cocaine. he took coke didn't he? not crack

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

          I thought they were the same thing... I'm more of a heroin type of guy. 😉

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

            You loosing it with the heroin eh

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

            Cocaine's a hell of a drug

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

        Lol. I'm surprised he can still run.

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

      Cocaine will do that.

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

        I will have a go coz I hardly can stand a full game 🙂

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

          😆 Go training!

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

        doubt it.

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

          Should try the South American stuff.

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

      was he gurning?

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

        He was eager to return to the changing room, you know what will happen

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

      He was in goal

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

        No, he assisted a goal

  19. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    cleverley staying at united

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

      Phew

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

      phew, dodged a bullet

  20. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    biggest LOL ever if falcao fails his medical

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

      Lol at signing him
      Lol at not signing him
      Cop on

    2. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Lets not do this before it happens. 😉

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

      Deals can be completed, but we might only here of them tomorrow.

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

      Would mean the Welbeck deal is off, which would be fine with me.

  21. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Falcao. Costa Welbeck....a lot of goals there...

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Welbeck would be worth a punt. But he really isn't a goal scorer

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

    'Welbz is dat guy' currently trending on twitter.

    1. Super PVA - Small Spuds
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Ouch

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

    United fans seem a bit disappointed welbeck is leaving

    A good sign , as an arsenal fan , as they have some decent attackers up there !

    Think it's a great squad buy , we could get his best years

    1. Crouching Tiger
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Welbeck could be a great signing for you, that's why we're a bit disappointed. And we didn't forget that Vermaelen saga either, so it's stupid to sell to a direct rival.

  24. Crouching Tiger
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Hopefully Falcao is 10.5 and not 11.0 so I can do a direct swap Rooney to Falcao.

  25. TheCurseOfRaheem
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    As a Utd fan, really not happy about this Welbeck deal. Although he is constantly derided, I rate him, think he's a good player, excellent squad player. Can't understand why we would strengthen Arsenal. Is it a permanent deal or a loan?

    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Permanent I think, £16m.

      Still not happy that he's going but it's what's best for him and his career.

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

        Sigh. You are right. Gutted he is leaving tho.

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

    Jwp, Barfa, Welbeck, Boyd.. budget heaven!!

    1. SW6
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Agree. Don't know what I'll do with all the spare cash though

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

    Pages actually moving pretty slowly tonight, considering it's deadline day.

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

      It's good because you can read and comment on most things

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Haha brilliant