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The Weekend Team News

Christian Benteke could be set to return to the Villa squad to face City. Daniel Sturridge remains a doubt for Liverpool. The central midfield woes build for Burnley, Stoke have worries out wide for their trip to Sunderland, Hull are set to be without their number one keeper for the next month, whilst Nacho Monreal may be back for Arsenal.

Sean Dyche faces a problem in central midfield ahead of the trip to Leicester. The Burnley boss has confirmed that Dean Marney and David Jones are still unavailable, whilst Nathaniel Chalobah is also ruled out after sustaining a throat injury during a midweek reserve outing.

Christian Benteke looks set to return to the Villa squad for the first time in months. The Belgian turned out for the reserves in midweek as he steps up his recovery from an anterior ligament injury, though Paul Lambert has admitted Ron Vlaar is likely to miss out yet again as City roll up to Villa Park.

Steve Harper is set to start for Hull’s home encounter with Palace after Allan McGregor was ruled out for around four weeks with a shoulder injury.

Nacho Monreal has a chance of returning in time for Arsenal’s trip to Chelsea, Arsene Wenger confirmed earlier this morning.

Mame Biram Diouf is unavailable for Stoke this weekend after sustaining a hamstring injury in Monday’s win over Newcastle. Victor Moses is expected to shake off a minor thigh problem in time for the trip to Sunderland.

Wes Brown is available for the Black Cats once again after missing out with a calf complaint last weekend. Emmanuel Giaccherini remains a doubt for Gus Poyet’s side, though.

Brendan Rodgers has admitted he’ll have to “wait and see” over Daniel Sturridge’s fitness as Liverpool prepare to face West Brom. The Reds boss has confirmed the likes of Joe Allen, Emre Can, Jon Flanagan, Glen Johnson and Mamadou Sakho remain sidelined.

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  1. Djerbil
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Wasn't Demi writing these before??

    1. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah, they write in tandem. Demi and Paul.

  2. Saniul
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Mame Biram Diouf is my (c) this week.
    Aguero (vc).
    First substitute is Sigurdsson.

    😉

    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Hah! Clever. Took me a while though 😛

      1. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Mysterious recovery and you're fekced 😆

        1. Saniul
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          But he ain't no Jesus?

    2. Whattheheck!
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Marney captain for me

      1. Saniul
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Ballsy. 😉

    3. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      What would happen if Kun injured himself in the warm-up?

      1. Saniul
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Well, that would prove that I deserve to take a break from FPL this season, and come back with an ounce of luck later.

  3. QWOP
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    How's she looking? On WC BTW.

    Bego 4.0
    Bertrand Naylor Wisdom PVA Hutton
    Fabregas Di Maria Sterling Siggy Isgrove
    Aguero Costa Pelle

    1. AWESOME-O
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      isgrove? is he playing regularly? thought boyd would have been a better shout?

  4. Mavric Marco
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Sanchez injury news..Hit Me!!

    1. Djerbil
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      No news is good news

  5. Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Is Alexis Sanchez gonna be an option soon? No longer an OOPtion as Welbeck gonna lead the line and his gametime looks far from guaranteed of late. However, he is on a few set pieces and is a huge goal threat as compared to other premium mids(until wally returns) and has fantastic fixtures. Can either swap Eriksen for Silva this week or wait until next week and get Sanchez instead with a Terry to Chambers downgrade.

    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, imo. I'd wait.

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I dont think he is at that price tbh... Not with dat guy available for a full 3.3m (3.3m!!) less. Theo though, if he returns will be straight in my team. He is a fantasy behemoth of points.

      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Sanchez won't take up 1 of my 3 striker spots though...

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Fair enough... But welbz gives you better (arguably) attacking coverage of same team for substantially less budget leaving cash for a big defender (leighto Barnes from gw8) or mid (loads of me doing good) so overall, your team should be better off... Its very subjective admittedly & a Sanchez hattrick wouldn't be long changing things... But I'm not sold yet

      2. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Welbeck nailed to my team since he moved.. Wally will come straight back in when fit(prob gonna be a while with a lot of sub appearances).. until then sanchez can keep his spot warm 🙂

    3. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      He definitely will. Chance to move away from that boring midfield template

    4. ALegendJ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      look below 😉

  6. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Downing or Moses? Or Diame? Or Boyd? Need a good bench midfielders... 6.1 or below...

    1. Djerbil
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Moses

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Oooooohhhhh. Was leaning towards downing with Moses injury... Why Moses?

        1. Djerbil
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          u can play him in the home games with a lot more security

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Cool, will bear in mind - cheers horse

    2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Boyd and bank the cash.

      Don't think any of the other 3 are worth the extra cash money!

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Good input - thanks!

  7. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Me when I read Benteke is back.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geHqnV4Mk_4

  8. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    I wish Arsenal didn't play vs CHE this week. It would have made bringing Ozil in much easier

    1. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Ozil? o.O

  9. Proggy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Which do you prefer?

    A: Di Maria and Pelle
    B: Chadli and Aguero

  10. Bolivian Seaman
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    My theory: It's getting colder, siggy is from Iceland so he will do better this week 🙂

    1. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      My theory.

      Triggerlips has told us he will do well, he will do well.

      1. Just A Hat
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        +1

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yep fully agree, it's only a matter of time till Siggy hits a 15 pointer. He's just lying dormant. Like one of those Icelandic supervolcanoes.... When he wakes up.... Sh1t gon go down

    3. ALegendJ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      you know you are obsessed when you start thinking that way. That makes two of us 😉

  11. Heydudes13
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    What's happened to Marney?

    Thought he was supposed to be indestructible. 😯

    1. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Boyd took his title.

  12. Lucy.
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    A throat injury for Chalobah? Random.

    1. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I feel sorry for Burnley.
      Wigan in the PL could have added so much more spice. 😉

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Derby County for that matter

    2. ALegendJ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      it is like he has been playing FIFA career mode

  13. James LeBron
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Is this team ready?

    Begovic - (Krul)

    Terry - Clyne - Naylor (Bruce- Wisdom)

    Siggy - Fab - Sterling - Di Maria (Marney)

    Ulloa - Welbeck - Costa

    Not looking to trade out Welbeck or Ulloa

    Who should I trade? I have 5.4 Mill left

    1. chronuso
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      i have almost same team,

      Begovic - (Krul)

      Ivan - Clyne - Moreno (Dier - Hutton)

      Siggy - Fab - Sterling - Di Maria (Henderson)

      Ulloa - Welbeck - Costa

      (c) Ulloa this week

      changes to your team, i'd look at defence. i'm not fussed on moreno and ivan in mine at min for their price, so looking for replacements, prob double up on saints, an get bertrand. or tie shawcross to begovic. think i'll be bringing in baines when I have the cash.

  14. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Is there anyone not copying Triggerlips?

    1. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Triggerlips himself.
      He says one thing and does another.

      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        😆

    2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      What is he doing?

    3. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Danger of reading ffs - easy to stop thinking yourself 😉

    4. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Why would anyone want to copy another person's team?

    5. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Me.

  15. ALegendJ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Arsenal attacking cover seems essential from GW8 onwards. The question is WHO ?

    Most people will go for either Welbeck or Sanchez. Many will say both.

    Welbeck:
    - Safe from rotation risk.
    - Proved he fits Arsenal's style.
    - Cheaper

    Sanchez:
    - On free kicks, corners and maybe penalties.
    - Technically a striker classed as forward. (OOP)
    - Kind of selfish, so great for fantasy points.

    I have prepared a table for members about Arsenal players.
    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/6983/

    Also, the comparison tool seems to prefer one over the other with a big margin.

    I would recommend whoever did not get any of them yet, to wait until the international break ends even if there's value to be lost as both have some history with injuries.

    So, who do you have or would have in your team?

    1. Kostja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      well Welbeck is just too good value to ignore. If you wanna go for Sanches I dont see why not as there are no other mids really showing up

      1. ALegendJ
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I agree with both statements

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Both

      1. ALegendJ
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        would you take a hit to get both ?

    3. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Welbeck is so cheap for an Arsenal 1st choice forward.
      Sanchez is costlier than the average Arsenal premium midfielder every year.

      That is what decides it for me.

    4. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Sanchez probably

    5. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Both for me.. Welbeck just cannot be ignored at that price. But i dunno if i'd feel comfortable captaining him.. Sanchez i prob would captain. not sure if i'm falling victim to pricism though 🙂

      1. ALegendJ
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        everybody fall victim to pricism at a point whether they like it or not. but yea I agree, cannot see myself captaining Welbz

      2. Qubit
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I can, certainly in a home match against a weak opponent.

  16. Badgevilla
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Right thats it I don't care anymore Welbeck is going on the bench.

    This is how i'm looking my head is wrecked with this GW.

    -------------Bego---------------
    Shawcross---------Blackett -----------Clyne

    FAB------Sterling------Mane----- ADM-------Siggy

    ----Ulloa-----------Costa
    Subs. GK McCarhty---Welbeck---Duff-----Cissokho

    I see in loads of teams people have 2 Saints players so I'm gonna go for it myself. I can't see Welbeck scoring V Chelsea but I've been wrong many times before.

    Feel free to scorn me... 😛

    1. flynner25
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I would go with your thinking here. Can see Chelsea beating the gunners to nil.

      1. Badgevilla
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Love it Flynner nice to see someone on the same wavelength. Its these choices that make or break you I think.

  17. Albert Cole
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    So, do we captain Costa, guys?

    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yup

    2. flynner25
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I have Costa......I'm going Kun as captain though.

    3. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Considering Ulloa. But Costa for safety.

    4. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I think I'm going for Costa, despite owning Aguero.

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Own both , and am really torn. So I'll probably flip a coin.

        1. Woy
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I did this 2 weeks back for Baines/Rooney.

          Landed on rooney and ended with 8, where I could have had more (penalty)! Darn coin.

  18. The Generalator
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Haven't RMT since GW1 so here we go.
    Any advice for the next 5 weeks appreciated. 🙂

    Siggy - if he blanks one more goodbye
    Chester - goodbye if on bench again
    Jedanik - been getting me goals so a good sub! and only 4.9

    League position pretty healthy so I don't think any major changes

    Bego (Myhill)
    Taylor -- Clyne --Moore (Duff) (Chester)
    Siggy-- Sterling-- ADM --Fab (Jedanik)
    Pelle --Costa © --Aguero

    thanks xxx

    1. flynner25
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Ya chester is the one to sort out there. Villas fixtures come good soon so possibly hutton.

      Id hold on Siggy....He'll come good

      Jedinak like you said is good value.

  19. flynner25
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Have a bit of a dilemma here

    Jedinak Vs Hull or Naismith Vs Man Utd.......Who to play?

    Jedinak playing well for Palace...On penalties aswell.

    Naismith playing upfront. Utds defensive problems aswell

    Who should I play do you guys think?

    1. The Generalator
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Jedwood on form go for him

    2. Badgevilla
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Tough decision. I would probably go for Jedinak because of his fixture and the fact he is on penos.

  20. Gungho_Joe
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Pelle

  21. Jubilanus / BSC Small Boys …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Who to bench? Moses right?

    Sig, Moses, Silva, Sterling, Fab
    Welbeck, Costa, Pelle

    1. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Moses.

  22. Lucy.
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    GK: Heaton or Forster?
    3rd Defender: Clyne or Duff?

    Currently on Heaton and Clyne.

    1. SW6
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I agree

    2. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Forster
      Clyne

      Can't see Burnley keeping a cleanie, Saints have the slightest chance of doing so.

      1. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I can't see either getting a cleanie so might spread my bets 😛

  23. AgentRed
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Bego
    Taylor - PVA - Clyne
    Haz - Sterling - ADM - Siggy
    Costa (C) - Aguero - Ulloa

    Bench: Caulker, Albrighton, Wisdom.

    Correct to bench Caulker?

    1. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah I would. Looks good to go 🙂

      1. AgentRed
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks Lucy 🙂

  24. Vernon Anita-Dobson
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Seems to be under the radar this week, but does no one else think Falcao is due a goal this wek, especially agaist a leaky and tired everton?!

    1. Red Devil Swede
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      His stats are awful though.

      1. Vernon Anita-Dobson
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        True. But he's still managed a couole of assists in that time, the guy is quality, surely its just a matter of time before he comes good

    2. AgentRed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Not sure about 'due' as he hasn't looked great, but he could well score this weekend with Rooney out, yes.

  25. No Punt Intended
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Help please, I need to bench one of the following:

    Fabregas, Sterling, ADM, Siggy, Silva
    Costa, Welbeck, Ulloa

    I'm currently leaning towards benching Welbeck, don't fancy Arsenal away at Chelski :/

    Ta muchly!

    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Between Welbeck & Silva...

      1. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        This. Probs gotta be Welbeck.

        1. No Punt Intended
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          It's a nice dilemma to have tbh, but I know whoever I bench will explode 🙁

        2. Badgevilla
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I've benched Welbeck. I believe Chelsea will win to nil so I have to go with what I think. Your Midfield is too good to leave anyone out.

          1. No Punt Intended
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            I'm with you on that one, I just needed a little reassuring! Ta 🙂

            1. Badgevilla
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Hope it works out for both our sakes. I have Same FWD line as you and 4/5 of your MID bar Silva.....

  26. Punty
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Not happy with buying Duff to finance Balotelli->Costa this week, but I guess I have to play him now.. benching in order? Cheers

    Schmeichel
    Clyne Ivanovic Duff
    Sigurdsson Chadli Sterling Fábregas
    Pellè Costa Agüero

    Subs: Krul Larsson Dummett Wisdom

    1. Kostja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I know this might seem stupid but id keep Balo for the next few games 🙂

      1. Kostja
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        if he really sucks get Danny next week instead, I dont think you need costa now if you already have missed this early surge. He is a sure bet to slow down a bit

      2. Punty
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah I'm regretting it.. but a man can only play FPL 2014/2015 so many weeks in a row without Costa.. sold him after gwk 2 when he was injured:p

        1. Kostja
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          ugh that must have hurt, well anyway I am getting and 79% C Balo this week 😀 just FYI

          1. Punty
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            I want Sturridge in my team when he is back, maybe next gw already:)

            1. Kostja
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              why not, I am hoping his return will boost Balo too, I mean one of those shots will go in eventually

              1. Punty
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                Hope so as a Liverpool-fan, not been the best start!

                1. Kostja
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 7 months ago

                  Its gonna get better, at least on the goalscoring front I think

    2. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Bench in the right order. Good to go.

      Yeah I'm annoyed I got Duff/Heaton in but hey ho.

      1. Punty
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks. Wisdom can play again next week at least!

  27. Texas Pete
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Morning lads. Had a bit of rough couple of weeks in RL so getting back on the horse this week. Does the below look ok? PVA ahead of Moreno perhaps?

    Begovic
    Ivanovic Clyne Moreno
    Sigurdsson Fábregas Di María Sterling
    Pellè Welbeck Diego Costa

    Subs: Myhill Arfield van Aanholt Coloccini

  28. Community article of the month winner
    J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic

    Community article of the month winner

    Thanks to everyone who voted for their favourite community article of the month. I'm delighted to announce that Puntmaster has won for his series of Best Punts articles. A two out of three success rate, including predicting Craig Dawson's haul last week, have contributed to their popularity.

    Congratulations Puntmaster - you win a £20 Amazon voucher. Could you do me a favour and send me the best email address to get that over to you. I'm at jonty@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk.

    1. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Cue lots of silly emails trying to get the voucher.

      1. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Technically fraud, technically illegal...more than happy to forward those fraudulent emails over to the police. 🙂

        1. Lucy.
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          That should be plenty of warning to them. 😀

          1. J0E
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            It'd be like a free boost in their crime stats. Nice and easy case to solve.

            1. Lucy.
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              And yet they still might not manage it... 😉

              1. Kalix
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                Yes, but more than likely out of their juristiction...the internet is annoying like that 😉

    2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Well done, Puntmaster

    3. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Well deserved, congrats 🙂

    4. thepuntmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers Jonty and everyone who voted! Just emailed you Jonty.

      Can't believe people actually bother to send fake emails!

  29. Olivier Bernards watch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    anyone know when the city press conference will be?