The market still expects Cole Palmer to start at Sunderland on Sunday 8 November. He was left out of the England squad after medical checks, and Xabi Alonso spoke about his fitness and his mood on Friday.
When we checked FPL's flag at 21:19 on Friday, there was no news against Palmer and he was listed as 100% to play. Our numbers are a little more cautious. They give him a 93% chance of playing, 5.1 expected points and a 32% chance of scoring. The small gap reflects the doubt raised by the England decision, and it isn't enough to change your plans. If you own him, and 28.5% of managers do, start him. If you were planning to make him captain, have a look at the captain page first, because the 7% chance that he doesn't play matters more when his points are doubled.
Alonso also gave an update on goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. FPL lists him with a head injury and a 75% chance of playing, but the market is much less sure. It gives him a 48% chance of playing and 1.8 expected points. If you're among the 3.1% who own him, play your second keeper this week.
The call: start Palmer and bench Martínez.
Sources: London Evening Standard, Yahoo Sports, LiveScore