Fantasy Premier League

Injuries and Suspensions

Fri Feb 22 02:42PM by Neal Thurman

Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann, punches the ball clear of Chelsea's Andriy Shevchenko

Well, no sooner do I get excited about having a cheap defender with a good chance of a clean sheet (Skrtel) than he turns up injured.  Given that fact, please insert Arbeloa for Skrtel in "The Week Ahead" post.  Granted a centre half pairing of Hyypia and Arbeloa may greatly reduce the chances of a Liverpool clean sheet but given the options, Arbeloa is still pretty high on my list. (FYI, Carragher is suspended if you're wondering why he isn't in the mix and Agger isn't yet match fit).

Elsewhere, apparently Almunia is sufficiently recovered from his virus so Lehmann appears not to be a viable option in net this weekend.  On the plus side, K2 is likely to recover from his "stiff neck" to lead the line for Arsenal against Brum (fill in your own stiff neck causes blown header vs. Milan joke here while Mssr. Wenger and I continue to weep quietly in the corner about that missed opportunity).

Speaking of filling in your own jokes, apparently Andy Reid has been "working hard on his fitness" in the two weeks since the last match and should be able to play a "more substantial" role this weekend against Pompey.  The jokes just sort of write themselves on this one.

Ryan Taylor, this year's Matty Taylor, will miss out for Wigan leaving Edman (who is recovering from an injury) and Koumas to fight it out for his spot.  I'm still stunned that Koumas can't hold down a regular spot at Wigan.  He must either be a gigantic @ss or be unfamiliar with the concept of defending (or maybe both).  The nice thing about fantasy is that we care about neither of those qualities so hopefully JK will get a run.

Still waiting on word from Upton Park on the West Ham injury situation but I can't see that making a big impact on many line-ups.  Good luck and happy shopping.

Team News

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  2. Team news: Lampard set to start
  3. Magpies missing star duo v United
  4. Giggs should be fit to tackle Toon
  5. City in good shape for Toffees clash
  6. Adebayor and Hleb fit for Gunners
  7. Royals lifted by return of pair
  8. Key duo set for Magpies return
  9. Reds caught short at the back
  10. Yobo returns for Eastlands trip
  11. Reid sweats on starting role
  12. Jay walks back into Derby side
  13. Megson to freshen up Trotters
  14. Boro sweating on Huth and Tuncay
  15. Agbonlahor winning fitness race
  16. Latics boosted by Heskey return
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  • (11)

    In order to further confuse the Liverpool back 4 possibilities, from yahoo team news: "Liverpool are expected to be without Andriy Voronin, but Danish centre-half Daniel Agger has been tipped to make a surprise return after five months out with a fractured metatarsal."

    Posted by: mwellens2000 on Fri Feb 22 05:20PM | Report abuse
  • (12)

    (10) Thanks. Perhaps it is my rhetoric being censored. Maybe a good thing! ;)

    Posted by: donegal08 on Fri Feb 22 06:50PM | Report abuse
  • (13)

    Darn I sold Adebayor and Hleb (both at decent discounts) after seeing the stupid yahoo report. Got Fabregas and Eduardo instead, which isn't too bad, but still!

    Posted by: nahimzahur on Fri Feb 22 07:53PM | Report abuse
  • (14)

    no eboue or diarby maybe walcott will start he is very cheap attack opition playing in midfield at 4.41

    Posted by: dixons0002 on Fri Feb 22 07:54PM | Report abuse
  • (15)

    Isn't Eduardo Suspended for the Birmingham Game based on the number of YC/ Thoughts please?

    Posted by: santos_rockers on Fri Feb 22 08:29PM | Report abuse
  • (16)

    eduardo not on suspension list as far as i can see. hhtp://www.thefa.com/TheFA/Disciplinary/SuspensionsLists/

    Posted by: lennonaa on Fri Feb 22 08:48PM | Report abuse
  • (17)

    Is Mario Melchiot available after injury this weekend? Saw him limp off the other week and just wondered...

    Posted by: dunny0307 on Fri Feb 22 08:52PM | Report abuse
  • (18)

    Is Pamarot injured?????

    Posted by: kelvinkezz on Sat Feb 23 01:21AM | Report abuse
  • (19)

    (19)Yes.

    Posted by: donegal08 on Sat Feb 23 02:52AM | Report abuse
  • (20)

    What about Koumas? is he a sub?... ------------------- &Scharner will play as CB or CDM?... --------------& WIGan Forwars?...2 of 3: Heskey? /Bent?/ King... (plus Sibierski in mid?). ------------Thankx 4 ur opinion. All the help will be gReAt in such a week, as they play DERby @home!

    Posted by: daniel_menezes on Sat Feb 23 03:19AM | Report abuse