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Evan Ferguson: Best FPL forwards to replace injury doubt Brighton striker

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Over 325,000 FPL managers have transferred Evan Ferguson in this week after his hat-trick against Newcastle United before the international break, but they may be regretting that decision now. The Brighton & Hove Albion forward is a doubt for the trip to Manchester United this weekend having suffered a knee injury , and while Roberto De Zerbi is hopeful the 18-year-old will be involved, there is no guarantee he will feature at Old Trafford. At only £6.0m, Ferguson is a no-brainer pick, but that will quickly change if he is to face a spell on the sidelines for the Seagulls. If you're in any doubt over what to do with Ferguson, here are some forwards you can replace him with. Beto - Everton Beto looked sharp against Sheffield United / Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/GettyImages As we are assuming you have no funds in the bank and therefore are only recommending players who are £6.0m or under, you could do a lot worse than new Everton striker Beto. While the Toffees are not famed for ...

Worker strikes are surging. Strains of technology may be to blame in part.

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Hollywood actors, Starbucks baristas and Amazon workers among those on strike. A surge of work stoppages this year involving hundreds of thousands of employees has drawn attention to bold demands over wage increases and benefits as unions pursue raises that outpace rapid price hikes. However, at a moment when a tight job market affords unions considerable leverage, many workers out on strike have also advocated terms for the adoption of technology that could shape their workplaces for years or even decades, according to ABC News' interviews with academics who study technology and the workplace. Hollywood writers and actors on the picket lines have called for fair treatment as studios shift to streaming and incorporate artificial intelligence. Autoworkers have demanded a transition to electric vehicles that ensure employees keep their jobs. And hotel workers out on strike are asking for automatic digital tipping and the income gains it promises. Corporate Amazon employees walked of...