Team News

The Weekend Team News

Alexis Sanchez is unlikely to feature for Arsenal’s home clash with Villa this weekend. West Ham have concerns in defence ahead of their trip to Anfield. Kevin Mirallas and James McCarthy could return for Everton’s trip to Crystal Palace, Paul Dummett is ruled out through injury for Newcastle, whilst Mamadou Sakho is likely to be available for Liverpool, despite missing training yesterday.

Arsene Wenger has conceded he is “unlikely to risk” Alexis Sanchez, who picked up a hamstring problem in training. The weekend will come too soon for Danny Welbeck, with Wenger suggesting the forward could return for the north London derby, whilst Jack Wilshere, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Mikel Arteta remain sidelined by injury.

West Ham could be forced into a defensive reshuffle at Anfield, with Sam Allardyce confirming that both Carl Jenkinson and James Tomkins are rated as “touch and go”. The Hammers could be boosted by the return of James Collins, who is back in training after coming off injured against Hull, whilst Alex Song and Joey O’Brien have also emerged as injury concerns ahead of the Liverpool trip.

James McCarthy could return from a hamstring injury for the trip to Selhurst Park along with Kevin Mirallas, with Roberto Martinez revealing that the pair “have a chance” of being involved. Mo Besic is available for the Toffees after recovering from a knock, though Martinez has confirmed that Leon Osman, Steven Pienaar and Tim Howard remain on the treatment table.

Newcastle caretaker boss John Carver has ruled out Paul Dummett for the weekend with a hamstring injury. The stand-in Magpies boss, though, has suggested that the previously injured trio of Gabriel Obertan, Mehdi Abeid and Davide Santon will all be involved against Hull. There is less positive news on Siem de Jong, with Carver reckoning the weekend will come too soon for the Dutchman.

Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho missed training on Thursday, but is expected to return today and prove his fitness in time for the weekend visit of West Ham. Further forward, Liverpool look set to welcome back Daniel Sturridge from injury, with reports suggesting the striker will be amongst the subs when the Reds face off against West Ham on Saturday.

Steve Bruce rolled out an injury update in this morning’s press conference. The Hull boss is optimistic that Nikica Jelavic, Abel Hernandez, Alex Bruce and Andrew Robertson could be available once again. Gaston Ramirez is now fully fit, though Mo Diame is sidelined for at least another month.

Leicester forward Chris Wood will be out for two to three weeks with an ankle problem, according to Nigel Pearson, though Dean Hammond is available again after missing the Stoke and Spurs clashes through injury. The Foxes will also be boosted by the return of Liam Moore, who has overcome an ankle injury in time for the weekend. Matthew Upson could be set to be available for selection for Leicester after returning from ankle surgery.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of tomorrow’s deadline. Keep an eye on our official Twitter Stream as breaking news unfolds.

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  1. Long Juan Silva
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Why haven't Chelsea/Leicester been confirmed for GW28 DGW yet? They're no longer in GW27

    1. LOCO ABREU
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      maybe won't be in gw28

    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Because Leicester will have an FA Cup game then if they beat Villa in 2 weeks.

      1. Long Juan Silva
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I see, cheers. Any idea when the DGW could then be on if that materialises?

        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          GW31 seems likely.

          1. Long Juan Silva
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Thanks Billy 🙂

  2. C-Dawgg
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Is Chadli actually out?

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Not sure. I'm tempted to get rid cos I have FT + Kane. 2 Spurs feels too much atm

    2. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Nothing confirmed either way yet, presser is from 12pm so we should find out soon

    3. C-Dawgg
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers guys

  3. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Got 2 FT's

    Costa out for Giroud

    then

    a) keep

    b) Chalid to Walcott

    c) Chadli to Cazorla

    Pants

    Terry Bert PVA

    Hazard ADM Sanchez Chadli

    Costa Kun Kane

    // foster / Wisdom / Boyd / Hutton

    1. JariL
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Costa, Chadli to Giroud, Cazorla for free looks good to me

      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Not tempted by Walcott?

        1. JariL
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Too risky for me, but could work 😀

          I just prefer Cazorla because he's certain to start, in great form and has pretty much all set pieces in his locker.

  4. Tornado
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone going aguero captain?

    Aguero or Jones for me...

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Quincy Jones?

        1. drughi
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          groovy baby

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            I adore big bands. Nuts about them. 🙂

    2. Jax
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      bit risky with an away game to the leaders

  5. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Do we suspect Azpilicueta is 1st choice again now? Looks like he'll play this week but is he as secure as he was?

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Isn't Luis out too? Plus Ivan knock. Should be nailed to play.

      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Sorry, wasn't clear - this week he definitely plays as far as I can see, just wondering whether he's still nailed on once everyone is fit.

    2. JariL
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Would love to hear more about Luis' injury but with Chelsea cancelling their PC, we might not hear anything...

    3. Ruudy Van
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Would love to know this. I want the days back when Azpil played every week.

    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Imo, he is neither fish nor fowl, and is therefore a bad pick.

      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        If he's the cheapest first choice defender for Chelsea then he's got a strong case for inclusion in my view. Get your bread and butter sorted, if you can afford the jam then that's very nice 🙂

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Yes - but that ain't cheap. I agree with what you say - but not at that price.

          1. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            I'm trying to help my wife with her wildcard and she has less TV than me so she needs to make compromises somewhere. No downgrade ever looks good 🙁

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Fonte, Wisdom, Rose, Bellerin, Clyne/Bertrand?

    5. Villan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I think he'll be first choice but at any moment could be rotated.

      Ivan or Terry are worth the extra funds for security of starts/attacking potential for me

    6. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks all 🙂

  6. Vatroslav
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Any arsenal fans here with a thought on Wallcot ? Thinking of Sanchez->Wallcot.

  7. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    John Terry's Dog, u dirty liar 🙁

    1. John t penguin
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Huh
      What you on about

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Apparently your a tramp?

        1. John t penguin
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Oh I like spaghetti if that counts

      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Ah - while you are here - why aren't you following me on twitter, you dirty dog? 😉

        1. John t penguin
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          What is your name on it?
          I tend to just blank the suggestions from Twitter

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            @MerryMichaelW

      3. Dušan Citizen
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        U said u will write some big news on new post

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

          Delphi signed new contract

  8. rozzo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Is Chadli definitely a no show for the weekend? Will save me a hit taking him out otherwise

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      no news, wait for presser.

      Should be available and in the squad but not sure if starts

      1. rozzo
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        cheers bemba

  9. Logan87
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Pick three please ...

    Terry - Bertrand - Wisdom - Cresswell - Cameron

    1. JariL
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Terry, Bertie, Wisdom

      Cameron might come on for a 1-point cameo like last GW

      1. Logan87
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Thx I think the same 🙂

    2. zaydon
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      terry -bertrand .. cameron if start??

  10. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    PvA or Wolls

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Can someone plse answer him!!

    2. Logan87
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      PvA

    3. CelticBhoy1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks Christina. Final decision for my WC

    4. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Wolls...Stoke have the easiest fixtures and only Chelsea have conceded fewer chances in the box in the last six....a run that included Arsenal United and Chelsea...and they got three CS's in those six....again only bettered by Chelsea.

  11. Ruudy Van
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Sanchez is my only Arsenal player (injured in reality)

    Is that a problem? I've gone 2 United players as a differential. ADM & Fal(C)ao

    1. Bubz
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I would probably have 4 Arsenal players if I could

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I'd probably end up with 11. 😀

      2. Ruudy Van
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Well this make unconfortable haha.

        Villa don't seem to concede more than 1- is that an issue to anyone at all?

        1. Ruudy Van
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          *make me uncomfortable

      3. Ruudy Van
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Better to have Ivanovic & Was

        or Azpil and Kos?

        Rest of defence Foster Wisdom Hutton Clyne

    2. Jax
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      ADM is hardly a differential

  12. chanvoodoo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Panti/Krul

    Ivanovic/PvA/Cresswell/Hutton/Bertrand

    Fabregas/Sanchez/johnson/Cazorla/Downing

    Costa/Austin/Kane

    Ivanovic, Farbregas and Johanson is on 75%

    Sanchez 25%

    What to do people...i activeted my WC and now i dont know what to do, plz HELP!!!

  13. FootballGeorge
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Sup guys,

    Can someone PLEASE REPLY, why do people say get Moses and Giroud. Please can you tell me ?

    Cheers

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Giroud has decent fixtures and Arsenal are in form. Don't know about Moses. Don't see the appeal myself.

    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Nice first post.

      Welcome.

      You will love this place.

    3. C-Dawgg
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Fixtures are amazing.

      Form is picking up.

      1. FootballGeorge
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks guys 🙂

    4. JariL
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Moses also because he covers Sanchez this week (playing QPR at home) and players missing GW27 (playing Hull at home).

      1. FootballGeorge
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Understand now thanks

    5. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Moses has performed many miracles in his time

      Giroud is handsome a bit like myself

      1. FootballGeorge
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Hahahah.

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

    Wawrinka gifting it 🙁

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

      Not a fan of Nole?

  15. Axel22
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Who will start : Yoshida or Gardos ?

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

    in GW27; Chelsea, Leciester, Spurs and QPR have a blank GW. In GW28; Spurs and QPR have a DGW. Will Chelsea and Leciester also have a DGW?

    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      See above

  17. Yanited
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    To Bellerin or not to Bellerin, that is the question.....

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      It is indeed. 🙂

      1. Yanited
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Have you put him in doosra?

    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      For whom the Bellerin tolls

    3. wheato
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I'm going witk Kos, though with the new guy could be no more nailed than Bellerin.

  18. Tronity
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I've currently got 5 players (Terry, Ivan, Haz, Silva and Agu) in the City/Chelsea game. Worries me! Anything drastic I need to do?

  19. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Is this team worth my Jan WC? Or wait until next GW?

    Foster, Heaton
    Clyne, Jenkinson, Hutton, O'Shea, Moore
    Silva, Sanchez, Hazard, Downing, Boyd
    Kane, Costa, Aguero

    1. deathorglory
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Wait, way better than mine and I'm waiting 🙂

  20. davies
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Fab > (C)azorla for free?

  21. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    So the 3 most owned midfielders all look to be out this week

    1. jennmenn
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      ??

  22. Costa in Wengerland
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Djoko is Genius

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

      Not in this match

      1. Costa in Wengerland
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Will win in the end

      2. Syd.
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Maybe in this SET

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

          Actually this. Overall Wawrinka was better

          1. Costa in Wengerland
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Yessss

          2. Syd.
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            The result won't say this

            He ain't the best player for nothing

  23. Bubz
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Will Cazorla remain as No.10 this week? Or could he get pushed out wide, with Ozil taking his place?

    1. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Could be anything Bubz...

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      My advice is - don't get hung up on this position thing.

      1. Dr Dream
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Agreed....Wenger buys interchangeable player for a reason, not by accident.

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Spot on, Wakey.

        2. Billy Gilmore
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          It's generally a sign of a good player. Strong enough in a lot of ways so quite versatile.

      2. Bubz
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Aye

    3. THAT'S LIFE
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I'm thinking pens make him a good pick regardless. I did say in earlier posts he was a poor pick but I think I'm wrong now looking at stats...

      1. Bubz
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah his stats are great

    4. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      i think he'll be central, Ozil or Welbeck wide.

      1. Bubz
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        What about Wally?

    5. Jimbo123
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Wenger was talking up Santi in a central role, but who knows....

  24. Spatburgunder
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Hi guys

    Foster

    Terry Clyne PVA

    Sanchez Chadli ADM Haz

    Giroud(c) Kun Kane

    Myhill Boyd Trippier Dummett 1.4 itb

    Moses or AJ in for Chadli? Or something else (2ft's available)

    Thanks

  25. Owd Big 'Ed
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Fabianski, Pantilimon
    Baines, Bertrand, Terry, Wisdom, Hutton
    Sterling, Sanchez*, Hazard, Downing, Marney
    Costa*, Austin, Kane

    1 FT. 2.5 ITB.

    A. Wildcard now, if so, would it be counter productive to value?
    B. Costa --> Falcao or Giroud

  26. Judas
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Keep Eriksen

    Keep Kane

    Keep both

    1. wheato
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Keep neither?

  27. FF Dirtbag
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Was gonna (c) Sanchez... (doing WC next week).

    Thinking of Costa -> Giroud(c)

    Thoughts?

  28. 1314
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    would you pick Panti for his more save points with slightly lesser cs potential or Pulis's Foster ?

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

      Foster and then get PvA in defence.

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I prefer Pantilimon.

    3. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Didn't realise Pulis had fostered

      He is an all round good chap

    4. 1314
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      thanks everyone !

    5. wheato
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Panti and Mannone for em I think.

  29. jackx13
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Ings to Giroud and Chadli to Elia for a hit?

  30. the axolotl
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    villa have signed scott sinclair

    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Well there goes my WC plans 🙄

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

        😀

      2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        🙂

      3. the axolotl
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        🙂 this changes everything. presumably he's massively overweight these days

        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          He's probably as pale as an albino. Has he seen the sun in the last 2 years?

          1. THAT'S LIFE
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            If I had his Mrs I wouldn't go out...

      4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        😆

    2. Qubit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Cat meet pigeons.

    3. Henry Hill
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I've got little time for him. Constantly choosing money and ropey birds from Coronation Street over his career