Week 13 - Update

First things first, I just listened to Ancelotti's press conference live on the Chelsea website & he has stated that Lampard is again 2-3 weeks away with a new injury, Alex is out again, Anelka should be back and as we know, Essien is suspended.

This is the team he suggested, with two decisions still to be made tomorrow: Cech, Bosingwa OR Ferreira, Ivanovic, Terry, Cole, Mikel, Ramieres, Zhirkov, Kalou OR Anelka, Malouda, Drogba

I'm thinking Bosingwa is the more likely to continue ahead of Ferreira, but I'm probably going with Zhirkov to be safe. I've noticed Ancelotti has been less forthcoming with his line-up in recent weeks, and was prompted by a journalist to reveal the above info, so don't take it as gospel. It's just the best info we're going to get before the deadline.

Barton has banned for 3 games, no news yet on who may replace him in midfield (or on set pieces) for Newcastle, but it won't be Ryan Taylor as he's picked up an ankle knock in training. Guthrie or Routledge are the most likely. Ameobi faces a late fitness test.

Spurs have injury problems: Defoe, Dawson, King, Keane, Lennon are still out, while Pavluchenko, Huddlestone & Bentley are all doubtful. Van Der Vaart's hamstring is ok so he'll continue.

Gabby Agbonlahor could be ready to play from the start vs Manchester United after coming off the bench in midweek.

Roberto Mancini will freshen things up vs Birmingham, so that could mean starts for Adam Johnson & Kolarov, although nothing is confirmed yet. City really can't function without Tevez so I very much doubt he'd be one of those rested. Balotteli has two games left of his suspension.

Blackpool will welcome back the majoity of the player rested up at Aston Villa, which means Charlie Adam will be back in the starting line-up.

Seamus Coleman will also be back on the right-wing for Everton after his midweek rest.

I recommended Bolton's Gretar Steinsson this week, but he is in fact suspended after picking up 5 bookings this season, so don't pick him! Another recommendation was Johan Elmander, but he's doubtful with a virus.

Keep checking back for news later this afternoon. Poll is open until 7pm UK time: http://www.misterpoll.com/polls/507928

Finally, as you probably all know Yahoo adjusted some of the points yesterday afternoon making the Blog Cup results void. Frustrated, I was going to re-do them last night but left it in the end, and boy I'm I glad I did because they changed them again overnight! I went from 83.5 points, up to 86 then down to 85. I'll wait until things have settled down next week before recalculating them and in future will wait 3-4 days before spending any time on them.

How's your team looking?

Cheers,
AM