Fantasy Premier League

Fri May 02 03:21PM by Neal Thurman

Surprisingly, there isn't a ton to report this morning on the injury front.  Most of the interesting news comes at striker where RvP will be rested, Rooney appears headed for a place on the bench or (more likely) the stands, and - one imagines - Torres will rest because, really, why would you put him in harm's way in a meaningless match after pulling him out of the Champions League semi-final because of a tight hamstring?

What does all of that mean?  At Arsenal my best guess is that it means K2 and Bendtner up front with Walcott continuing out side.  At ManYoo, it probably means CRon and Tevez up top with Nani and Giggs playing on the wings.  At Liverpool, it likely means nothing more than the beanpole getting another run in the team before hea leaves over the summer.

Elsewhere...

[updated] Arteta, who was earlier reported as being back for the match with Arsenal, has now apparently been ruled out for the rest of the season - looks like time to find another premium midfielder if you had him in your line-up...Stephen Kelly faces a fitness test for Brum meaning the cheap Frank Queudrue could feature but that's certainly not a guarantee...Benni McCarthy is doubtful making Jason Roberts spot against Derby seem all but assured...Ryan Taylor will move back to right back for Wigan for the last two matches to fill in for Melchoitt - he'll probably lose some points from the run of play but you have to assume he'll still get his share of kicks...Baros will be back to partner Defoe but I'm not sure why you'd care...

The rest of the drama for the week revolves around manager's selections...who will be rested? who will be risked?  what youngsters will get their chance to shine in advance of next year?  Would be nice if there were better reporting on these things, huh? 

Best of luck sorting through the vague statements and guessing based on what happened last week and maybe the week before...and remember, when in doubt go for the person who is more likely to play lots of minutes.

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 Team News

1. Baros back to lead Pompey attack
2. Arteta ruled out for rest of season
3. Vidic out but Rooney could feature
4. Torres and Skrtel doubtful for Reds
5. Evans returns for Trotters trip
6. Viduka given go-ahead to face Blues
7. Dunne fit to face Reds at Anfield
8. Late tests for Blues duo at Cottage
9. Van Persie to sit out Toffees clash
10. Fantasy: Choose 'em or Lose 'em
11. Team news: Rooney's return
12. Hutton in frame to face Royals
13. Magpies duo doubtful for trip
14. Schwarzer set for Boro return
15. Mellberg may miss farewell match
16. Heskey set to make Latics return
17. Stubbs ruled out of Rovers clash
18. Arteta set to make Toffees return -- see above
19. Banned duo miss out for Royals
20. Blues look strong for Toon trip
21. Faubert should figure for Hammers
22. Davies back from ban for Cats clash
23. Rovers duo to face fitness tests
24. Benni unlikely to make Rovers return

 

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