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Sunday’s pair of Gameweek 21 matches get underway at midday as Crystal Palace welcome Manchester City to Selhurst Park.

The latest teamsheet twist from Pep Guardiola sees both Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling drop to the bench, with Leroy Sane and Gabriel Jesus joining Bernardo Silva in the front three.

Ranked fifth and seventh top captains for Gameweek 21, Aguero and Sterling have been backed by 7.2% and 4.8% with the armband against the only side yet to register a clean sheet in front of their own fans.

Over 219,00 FPL managers drafted in Sterling on the back of three successive double-digit returns, though it’s worth noting that he’s emerged from the bench to score in two of his three sub appearances this season.

A big haul from the ever-present Kevin De Bruyne could have an impact on the FPL standings – 4.05% have handed the Belgian the armband as he goes in search of a sixth double-figure haul of 2017/18.

City arrive with the league’s best defensive record on the road, claiming more shut-outs (six) and conceding fewer goals (five) away from home than any side.

Yet the Eagles have proven a reliable source of goals at home – indeed, they have scored exactly twice in seven successive matches at Selhurst Park, which includes clashes with Chelsea and Arsenal.

With a goal or assist in all but one of those seven encounters, Wilfried Zaha has played a pivotal part in their renaissance under Roy Hodgson.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. JAC THE CAT
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Who would you sell for a Spurs midfielder

    A, Zaha
    B, Sane

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      B

    3. ooooo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      B

    4. 1justlookin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Neither

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Any reason why?

    5. MTPockets
      8 years, 6 months ago

      a

    6. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      B but both awful

    7. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Both 😉

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Believe me WR, I’ve tried!

    8. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      You might get the answer tomorrow

      Quite possible Zaha gets done for a dive

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers Syd

  2. FantasyTony
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Why are people going crazy for Ogbonna? I understand the double game week but there must be something else.

    What do you know that I don't??????

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      west ham defender, dgw and decent fixtures after

      Not difficult to understand to be honest

      1. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        but West Ham are crap

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          last 2 games, short term perspective. Before they were amazing after 3 cs

          Not a bad shout having one defender from west ham i'd say and decent fixtures after.

          Not sure how it's so confusing to see why people are picking ogbonna or w ham defenders

          1. Fred54
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            Jay Rod will gun them down by himself.

          2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            they are a bit crap but i'd be tempted to jump on and gamble

    2. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Double and same good fixtures after. May have missed the boat as I got him in for 4.3m

    3. Zladan
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I'm guessing it's the expected minimum 6 points v WBA, then anything extra v Spurs.

      I went for Masuaku a few weeks back as I expect him to bring in some attacking returns soon.

    4. doy
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Got him a few rounds back at 4.3

    5. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Cheap nailed nice fixtures and a pretty defencely minded manager.

      What is there not to like at his price it will be easy bench him also.

  3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    A)
    Fab
    Ota christy oggy dunk
    Haz Salah son Arnie
    Kane Aguero
    Subs: Elliot rlc quaner mee
    0.1 itb(-8)
    B)
    Adrian
    Ota christy dunk oggy
    Haz Salah Arnie son
    Kane morata
    Subs: Elliot rlc quaner mee
    1.6 itb(-8)
    C)
    Fab
    Ota christy oggy dunk
    Haz Salah son Arnie
    Kane morata
    Subs: Elliot rlc quaner mee
    1.4 itb(-4)

    D)
    Lloris
    Ota christy dunk oggy
    Haz Salah Arnie son
    Kane morata
    Subs: Elliot rlc quaner mee
    0.4 itb(-8)
    Which one it is
    Reply plsssss

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Which one is better for long term. Or are these moves stupid??

    2. NachoMan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. J T
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Simplify what you’re asking, you may get more feedback

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        So only I posted my team with complete description wthout just posting my moves. Ur thoughts??

        1. HashAttack
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          it's a lot to try and evaluate ... after a couple of minutes, I see the defenders are the same in all 4!

          1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            OK fine i will just post my moves

  4. ZakAFC_
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Adrian
    Otamendi, Dunk, Masuaku
    Salah, Sterling, Arnie, RLC, Hazard
    Kane, Morata

    Pope, Kenny, DCL, Christensen

    1FT, 0 ITB

    Hazard > Alli
    Morata > Aguero? (-4)

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

  5. ChadW98
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone reckon that Coutinho will start tomorrow since it may potentially be his last game for LFC?

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      You'd think he'll start. With Salah maybe out, they really need him..

    2. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      off to barca

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Can’t just leave without saying goodbye to the fans

    4. FPL_Hazards
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Cout is staying till summer

  6. ooooo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Is Son and Kane not enough for the dgw? it would mean being able to have Aguero.

    1. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Who would be the alt to Aguero ?

      1. ooooo
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Firmino

        1. TLF
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          And who would your extra DGW transfer be if you opted out of Aguero?

    2. Zladan
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I've gone for 6 dgw players.

    3. FPL_Hazards
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      One more?

  7. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    So do we think Christensen will get his place back?

    I posted earlier about bringing in Otamendi for him which didnt seem like it was welcomed which surprised me. Is that because Stones is due back soon??

    Really don't fancy a Spurs defender

    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Christensen will play against Arsenal. However you’ll have to monitor as he’s not nailed now

      1. Tim Canterbury
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        He wasn’t the only player rested

      2. J T
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        He was ill not rotated. He’s nailed

    2. AYLD28
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      If you want out, go Vert

    3. J T
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Chris will be back this week

      1. 1justlookin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        what about long term mate? MCI's fixtures look strong for defensive returns.

        1. J T
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          It looks good for him I think, Chris Ota Jones looks ideal

          1. J T
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            Or stones if you don’t already have Otamendi

  8. ralfb
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Morata to kane(c) worth a -4? Or are chances Kane will not play due to illness?

    1. mrwinner
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I'm in the same position. Currently keeping hold of Morata with Son (C)

      1. ralfb
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        I got son so far, too, for haz

        1. mrwinner
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Yup, I did Haz for Son also. If no news I am very tempted to stick with Son (C) and hope the punt pays off.

      2. AYLD28
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        I’m in the same position but with Aguero. Really stuck what to do.

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          At least you know Kun is playing non stop now.

    2. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Sitting at this these traffic lights waiting for the light to green...

    3. yakirh
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I am with you guys
      Waiting for news

  9. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    KDB might be okay for Watford. Should definitely start the following GW. Might just keep..

    1. Yozzer
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Hard to have KDB on bench when you can go with DGW players

      1. J T
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        This

        1. Zladan
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          +1

    2. Reiger
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      KDB to a spurs mid is a must.

  10. NachoMan
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Help needed please trusted FFS community. Down to this choice for me...

    a) Kane (TC), Arnie, Son IN -8
    b) FREE HIT with six DGW's.

    Current team is;

    Fab
    Maguire, Ota, Jones, Alonso
    Sterling, Salah, Hazard, Gundogan
    Morata, Firmino

    Free Hit team would be;

    Ryan
    Maguire, Ota, Masuaku
    Alli, Arnie, Son, Lanzini, Sterling
    Kane (c) Kun

    1. HashAttack
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I've gone for a FH - ended up deciding against Arnie & Lanzini double up ... just don't think Lanzini has shown enough if you look at his 2 games averages ... seems to be a lack of outstanding defenders this week so risking the double WHU defence

      Adrian
      Maguire, Ota, Cresswell
      Arnie, Alli, Son, Sterling
      Kane, Kun, Vardy

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      A

      Save free hit for later when virtually no one except Swansea and WBA players have a game!

      1. yakirh
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        How much points would you lose in this horrible GW?
        Probably 20

  11. FPL Mentor
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Gomes (vomit)
    Christensen Jones Lindelof
    Eriksen Son (vc) Sterling Sanè Arnautovic
    Kane (C) Firmino

    (Elliot, Wilson, Mee, Mbemba)
    -8

    Defence a bit of a horror show tbh and needs addressing.

    A. Gomes 》 Adrian (-4)
    B. Christensen 》 Cresswell/Masuaku (-4)
    C. Stick

  12. The 12th Man
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Improve this FREE HIT team.

    Adrian
    Otamendi,Maguire,Masuaku
    Erikson,Alli(vc)Arnautovic,Sterling
    Kane(c)Aguero,Vardy

    Hennessey,Carroll,Long,Kenny

    1. I Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Very similar to what I have atm. Maybe one of the Spurs mids to Mahrez and upgrade either Maguire or Adrian to Vertonghen or Lloris?

      1. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Could do that. Will have a look.

    2. HashAttack
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      see above .. same except Cresswell / Son vs Masuaku / Erikson

  13. JJeyy
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Son or Arnie?

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Son.

  14. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    The invincibles drew 12 games city have drawn 2 with more than half the season gone lolz. Already a better season. They will probably lose one or two but still better

    1. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I predict p38 w31 d5 l2

      1. lilmessipran
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        wow

  15. the snazzy viking
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    No replies last time out..

    Pick one:

    A) Agüero, RLC + Arnie
    B) Firmino/Vardy, Arnie + Richarlison +0.7m

    Leaning slightly towards B because that allows me some sort of path into getting Stones the next week

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks both

  16. doy
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Who will score more in GW22?:

    A) Atsu
    B) Vertonghen (double)

    1. Volley127
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. DF
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      B (12 I reckon - great pick)

    3. AYLD28
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Vert easy

    4. doy
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers lads, better do that Mbemba --> Vert trf then!

  17. DF
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Francisco Femenía Far

    any he chance he plays?

  18. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Just in case anyway was planning on knocking around to see if he was feeling alright, don't!

    http://www.spurs-web.com/app/harry-steps-home-security/

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Well that was moronic of them.

      Steps up security but let's them post a picture of his house.

  19. The Special Wan
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    I just bought Adrian for the DGW but am curious to know if he misses the 1st game completely & is automatically subbed. Will he be available for the 2nd game against spurs?

    1. doy
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      He will only be auto subbed if he doesn't play both matches.

      1. The Special Wan
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks

    2. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      The game doesn't update till after all games have finished.

  20. ooooo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    DDG
    Ota Jones Christ
    Salah Sterling Son Rich
    Kane Firmino DCL

    A) Rich to Alli
    B) Firmino to Aguero

    1. Stinglikeabee
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      A

  21. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Is there any Salah update? Could he still play week 22 or safe to go on basis he won’t?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      didn't train according to some reports

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Not pictured in training today.

    3. mir
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Think its a given he won't play now till City game on 14th Jan. A nice rest.

    4. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Start but have adequate cover on bench is my plan

  22. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Is this worth it?

    DDG Christensen Richarlison > Lloris Ogbonna Alli -8

  23. adz0rz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Who do you think i should bench?

    Dunk (BOU)
    Depoitre (lei)

    Team looks like;

    Elliott (Speroni)

    Jones Gomez Otamendi Dunk (Simpson)

    Alli / Hazard / Sterling / Arnoutovic

    Kane / Firminho

    Thanks!

  24. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez almost certain to be a City player on the next two weeks

    1. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      No

    2. doy
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Leave in the summer

  25. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    currently only have spurs players in my team. Shall I go for arnie?

    1. doy
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Yes or Lanzini

  26. Gobigorgohome
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    a) Mee(Liv) + 4 points
    b) Ogbonna

    A or B?

  27. Ray Kinsella
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Is there any reason to think having Kane, son and vertonghen isn’t a good idea?

    1. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      It's what I'm eyeing up

    2. doy
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Good idea, just hope Son isn't rested for 1 of the matches.

  28. FantasyTony
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Courtois + Choupo-Motoing + Morata > Lloris + Arnie + Firmino for a -8?

    Yes or no?

    1. sboj
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      nope Morata is bad and next couple games arent the best I would not be taking hits to get him

      1. FantasyTony
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Other way around. Getting the gang on the right in.

    2. doy
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Yep

  29. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Just got in. What happened to RLC?

  30. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone got more that Kane, Son, Arny, Adrian, Ogbon. Even considering Eriksen for -8 for Salad

    1. sboj
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      will Kane play both?

    2. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      A few people will play their free hit chip

      1. sboj
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        how does that work? you can play only one free hit and that transfer lasts for just one week? im not quite sure

    3. CoachRed
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Adrian
      Son
      Erickson
      Davies
      Chicarito...took a flyer on him just for fun..