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After a barnstorming match between Cardiff City and Arsenal on Sunday lunchtime, the two 16:00 BST kick-offs at Vicarage Road and Turf Moor bring Gameweek 4 to an end.

Tottenham Hotspur have made three changes to the side that beat Manchester United last Monday, with Ben Davies (£5.8m), Davinson Sanchez (£5.9m) and Michel Vorm (£4.9m) – in for the injured Hugo Lloris (£5.5m) – the men to come in. Danny Rose (£5.9m) and Eric Dier (£4.9m) drop to the bench.

Sanchez’s inclusion means that Mauricio Pochettino’s side are set to employ a 3-5-2 formation this afternoon, with Lucas Moura (£7.2m) possibly set to join Harry Kane (£12.5m) in attack – as the Brazilian did in the 3-1 win over Fulham. Moura was the second-most-bought player of Gameweek 4, being drafted in by more than half a million Fantasy Premier League managers.

Watford, meanwhile, are unchanged for the fourth successive league match.

The injured Phil Jones (£5.2m) is one of three players to drop out of Jose Mourinho’s starting XI, with Fred (£5.8m) and Ander Herrera (£5.0m) forced to watch on from the bench.

Alexis Sanchez (£10.2m), Marouane Fellaini (£5.0m) and Victor Lindelof (£4.9m) earn a reprieve to the United first team, which looks on paper to be a 4-3-3 following the wing-back experiment of Gameweek 3.

United are yet to keep a clean sheet this season (having recorded a league-high 19 in 2017/18) and David De Gea (£5.9m) – the most-sold goalkeeper of this round – has the worst save percentage of all the Premier League shot-stoppers this campaign.

Having naming an unchanged team for his side’s first three league matches, Sean Dyche has rotated his full-backs, with Charlie Taylor (£4.5m) and Phil Bardsley (£4.4m) replacing Stephen Ward (£4.9m) and Matthew Lowton (£4.9m).

An injury to Johann Berg Gudmundsson (£5.9m) means that 18-year-old Dwight McNeil gets a start on the left flank.

Burnley XI: Hart; Taylor, Tarkowski, Mee, Bardsley; Cork, Hendrick, Westwood, Lennon, McNeil; Wood.

Manchester United XI: De Gea; Valencia, Lindelof, Smalling, Shaw; Fellaini, Matic, Pogba; Lingard, Lukaku, Sanchez.

Watford XI: Foster; Janmaat, Cathcart, Kabasele, Holebas; Hughes, Capoue, Doucoure, Pereyra; Deeney, Gray.

Spurs XI: Vorm; Trippier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Sanchez, Davies; Dembele, Eriksen, Dele; Lucas, Kane.

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  1. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Any Wolves watchers think Traore is going to get starts. When Ive seen him he shows more quality than Wolves other mids.

    1. Limbo
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Watchlist for me.

    2. Krionos
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Did he come on for Jota? Not seen the game but stats suggest Jota is not involved in much...

    3. ceejay106
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Tricky one. We’ve got lots of choice re wide players. Jota, Costa, Traore, Cavaleiro (when fit) and Vinagre can play there too. No doubt he’s pushing hard for a start but he’s a great impact player from the bench.

  2. OldBenKenobi
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Even though Auba scored today would you swap him for Aguero for a hit?
    I’ve no easy way to get both without losing either Salah or Sterling and I’m not prepared to lose them...

    1. Cok3y5murf
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah I would. Expect Newcastle to draw or even beat Arsenal and City to demolish Fulham

      1. OldBenKenobi
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I’d be captaining Aguero too

        1. Cok3y5murf
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Then it makes sense. Auba didn't really catch my eye today besides that one world class moment

          1. Warby84
            8 years, 1 month ago

            He’s got it in his locker..

          2. Pieterke30
            8 years, 1 month ago

            And what did you hink of Lacazette? Couldnt watch the game

            1. Cok3y5murf
              8 years, 1 month ago

              Looked better than Auba. He was playing wide left.

              Besides Laca's goal, there was another nice strike from him that unfortunately hit the post. But I wouldn't buy. 9.4m for a possible benching would be frustrating

              1. Cok3y5murf
                8 years, 1 month ago

                Auba was playing wide left I mean

    2. Chucky
      8 years, 1 month ago

      yeah get him before he's 12....

  3. Jolly Good
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on Lucas Moura?

    Is he likely to lose his spot with Son coming back?

    1. Gobigorgohome
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yes... Son is first choice

      1. Goaldigger
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Agree Son is first

    2. Davido989
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Probably done to start again. His spot to lose.

    3. UnitedFan
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Possibly done enough to keep his place for now

    4. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      There's bound to be rotation

    5. Dybala10
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Son always has a slow start it seems (not his fault this time) and then has a period of time when he is absolutely key. It's Moura's to lose but I think we are all waiting for Son to get his chance.

    6. Jolly Good
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks guys... gonna stay clear I think

    7. DeathoftheParty
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Lots of comments from Pocc about how much he likes Moura... His to lose.

    8. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Son could do with some rest. Might be a month before he is back getting proper game time.

  4. Mackans
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Would you do King -> Mitro now or King -> Wilson just before the deadline??

    1. Gobigorgohome
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Wilson fixtuures

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      8 years, 1 month ago

      King > Wilson

  5. Rocky FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Salah to Hazard?
    Have Mane

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe

    2. QuintonFortune25
      8 years, 1 month ago

      No Salah still the best FPL player despite his blank this week.

  6. Thinkering like a Boss
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Patricio, Hamer
    Mendy, Shaw, Robertson, AWB, Bednarek
    Salah, Mane, Mahrez, Moura, Pedro
    Aguero, Wilson, Kamara

    Planning to do Bednarek, Mahrez > Alonso, 6.1 mid. Any recommendation 6.1 mid? Fraser perhaps?

    1. QuintonFortune25
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yes looking at Fraser at that price also. Great fixtures and good form

      1. Thinkering like a Boss
        8 years, 1 month ago

        He play the furthest forward against Chelsea. Looking good tbh

      2. doublyG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Not concerned by him losing some set pieces to Rico?

    2. Rocky FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Schurrle

      1. Thinkering like a Boss
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Not. sure about him, Only score because Burnley and Brighton

  7. QuintonFortune25
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Jota and VVD to Fraser and Alonso worth a -4pts? Need to do tonight or be priced out.

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      8 years, 1 month ago

      You still have Jota?!

      1. QuintonFortune25
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Ano, gave him one last chance this GW and he disappointed

        1. ★Kuntheman★
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Those moves seem perfect, nothing wrong with them

          1. QuintonFortune25
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Cheers

      2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I still have Jota. Giving him Burnley.

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Same Transfer in but different transfer out. Just do it? What you think?

  8. Ravager
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Good day, would you WC this bunch?

    Foster (Hamer)

    Alonso Mendy Robertson (Peltier, Wan-Bissaka)
    Salah Mane Mkhitaryan Cairney (Stephens)
    King Zaha Aguero

    1. Point-one short
      8 years, 1 month ago

      No

    2. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      no

    3. Thinkering like a Boss
      8 years, 1 month ago

      No

      1. Ravager
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Sorry for the late response but thanks everyone

  9. Jimmy Boy
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Has Kovacic showed any attacking threat in the last few Chelsea games?

    1. UnitedFan
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Not watched much of him, but I don't think he has a good scoring record. Not that type of player.

      1. Jimmy Boy
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Ok, thanks

      2. Thinkering like a Boss
        8 years, 1 month ago

        This

    2. Gobigorgohome
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Not really

  10. Point-one short
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Priority to transfer here?

    Foster Fab
    Alonso Mendy Robertson Tomkins AWB
    Salah Mane Bilva Pedro Stephens
    Kun Arnie Kamara

    0.5 itb, 1 ft

    Does Tomkins -> Holebas make sense?
    Or is Bilva more inportant to transfer out?

  11. Chucky
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Why is Otamendi not playing this season?

    1. DAZZ
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Because he's sh*te

      1. Point-one short
        8 years, 1 month ago

        This

        1. Thinkering like a Boss
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Double this

    2. Dybala10
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Because he isn't really that good and Stones and Laporte are so much more comfortable on the ball. Otamendi and/or Kompany surely will get a go in the big games but vs easier teams where they have lots of possession it's sensible playing the young two other them.

    3. Botman and Robben
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Think he doesn't really fit in into the current City system.

    4. Chucky
      8 years, 1 month ago

      cheers all.. feel bad for him as he was their main player last season...

  12. InTommyWeTrust
    8 years, 1 month ago

    If you feel Hazard will match Salah then is Mane a worthy sidekick to make the money work?

    1. lifes a pitch
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Thats what im thinking

      1. InTommyWeTrust
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Would be playing against ownership every week which drives me nuts

  13. Tatty Bojangles
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone looking at Vardy on their WC?

    bou, HUD, new, EVE, ars, WHM, car, BUR, bri, WAT, ful all the day until December.

    Past 3 season's he's had 24G, 8A/ 13G, 8A/ 20G, 2A.

    Just feel like if he's going to return similar figures this season he'll get the bulk with this run of fixtures

    1. Champione
      8 years, 1 month ago

      absolutely. Will most likely get either him or Maddison for their nice run of fixtures

    2. lifes a pitch
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Not WC but i am considering him as part of -4

    3. Shatner's Bassoon
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah definitely on radar with Maddison. Wanna see them VS bou first though I think.

    4. Dreaming of glory
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I think hes a gd buy and the red but him under the radar too

  14. Sepp Blattered
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Shaw to Alonso FT?

    1. Davido989
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Easy.

    2. Gobigorgohome
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Quick

    3. Botman and Robben
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Alonso's bound to rise tonight so...

    4. Thinkering like a Boss
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe

  15. Davido989
    8 years, 1 month ago

    All of the 4 goals Spurs have conceded have been from crosses.

    Seen some benching Robertson next GW, not a good idea imo.

    1. Chris_White
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Robertson vs Trippier will be an interesting one

      1. doublyG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        8 years, 1 month ago

        You mean Robertson vs. Trippier or Aurier?

        1. Davido989
          8 years, 1 month ago

          It'll almost be Trippier. Aurier probably plays vs weaker opposition.

          1. doublyG
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Not concerned about Inter away three days after?

    2. ★Kuntheman★
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Alonso, Robertson, Mendy, Salah, Hazard, Mane, Aguero are my unbenchables. Ain't touching that bench regardless of who they play

      1. abaalan
        8 years, 1 month ago

        You can afford all them in your team!? how?

    3. UnitedFan
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Hopefully VVD finally gets a goal at corner time.

      1. Davido989
        8 years, 1 month ago

        He's due. 😀

        1. UnitedFan
          8 years, 1 month ago

          So I've heard 🙂

  16. ★Kuntheman★
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Flirting with the idea of an Aguero TC vs Fulham. They are leaky beyond belief, unlike Newcastle.

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      8 years, 1 month ago

      DGW mate. Should be rule nr. 1

    2. Dybala10
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Has he shown enough to warrant a TC so early?

    3. nelluckram
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Might prove better than a DGW. Might not. It depends on whether you want to play it safe or take the risk

  17. 21Owen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Should I do mkh and Jimenez to Wilson and Schürrle for a 4 point hit?

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Super sideways

    2. Dybala10
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Just take the Mkhi no show on the chin.

      Remember why you got him in and those great fixtures.

      Would not be selling him no matter how frustrating today was.

      1. 21Owen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Think I’ll give Mkhitaryan another week

    3. Thinkering like a Boss
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Schurrle that good? Are you really tempting to get him?

  18. lifes a pitch
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Yes or No....
    Salah+King out for Haz+Vardy-4

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      8 years, 1 month ago

      No, not for a hit

    2. Rocky FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Was pondering the same. I am waiting for next week. And see how Vardy does.

      1. lifes a pitch
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I have the exact funds...any price fluctuations and in out, so its now or never for me.

  19. FC Hakkebøf
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone considering getting in Vardy anytime soon? Really tasty fixtures.

    1. Dannyb
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Currently in on wc with Kane and Aguero lol

  20. maimar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 1 month ago

    trying to get out King and Daniels and get in Ings and Schlupp before a price drop, but the make transfer button dont respond.
    Any reason for that you think?

  21. Jimmy Boy
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Best midfield option under 6.5m? Fraser currently the obvious pick it seems

    1. 21Owen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Maddison

    2. jomikijiq
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I have Fraser myself, but Maddison looks great

    3. caldracula
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I would say so, Shirley also getting a lot of mentions

    4. caldracula
      8 years, 1 month ago

      For 6.5 I would get Maddison (Maddison owner)

  22. rodog
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Thinking of using WC. A few questions:

    Robertson or VVD? Would VVD be more nailed? Just thinking that Moreno might rotate sometimes...

    Moura a good pick even with Son coming back or will minutes be limited?

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      8 years, 1 month ago

      VVD for safe starts
      Robertson for better point potential

      Would not get Son in on a wildcard. Need some games to tell the pecking order

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        8 years, 1 month ago

        *Moura

    2. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      VvD more nailed last season.

      1. rodog
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Should I hold fire with WC or use it now? e.g. to get Laca, Mitrovic, Robertson etc.

    3. lifes a pitch
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I havent heard any suggestions of Rob being benched....
      Too late for Moura imo as Son will affect gametime

    4. UnitedFan
      8 years, 1 month ago

      VVD more nailed, but Robertson could make up for it anyway.

  23. North_East_FF_Pro
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Evening guys!

    Current team:
    Patricio (Speroni)
    VVD, Mendy, AWB, (Peltier, Stankovic)
    Salah, Mane, Pedro, Walcott, Fraser
    Aguero, Auba (Kamara)

    Potential WC team:

    Patricio (Speroni)
    Alonso, Mendy, Robertson, (AWB, Bennett)
    Hazard, Mane, Moura, Fraser, Walcott
    Aguero, Laca (Kamara)

    Yes or no?

    1. Rocky FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Laca not nailed. I would get firmino/vardy and later switch to laca if I was on a WC

    2. Goaldigger
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I think your team is ok tbh.

      The team you propose contain too many risk players (laca, moura, bennet). Your current team is better, bar a few minor tweaks.

      1. North_East_FF_Pro
        8 years, 1 month ago

        What tweaks do you suggest?

  24. Strchld
    8 years, 1 month ago

    On WC pick Shaw (looks nailed?) over De Gea?

    Also, Pedro or Maddison If have already Haz and Alonso?

    1. Rocky FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Maddison

    2. jomikijiq
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Maddison

  25. Corrine M
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Keep or ditch for a hit:

    A. Wally
    B. Tosun
    C. Mkhi

  26. EMERGING STAR
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Auba + Firmino => Lacazette + Aguero ?

    1. Nüno Vippan
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yes if you dont have any other issues with defenders and middfielders

      1. EMERGING STAR
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I am happy with everyone else except Bernado Silva. But he can wait till Richarlison is available.

    2. Emp
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I would

      1. EMERGING STAR
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks. I did those moves now.

  27. Chilli Heatwave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Who to prioritise this week? No real fires to put out. Either want Holebas or mitro

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Save ft for possible international injury?

    2. Cok3y5murf
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Mitro

  28. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Give Walcott one more game if fit?

    1. Rocky FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    2. jomikijiq
      8 years, 1 month ago

      sure, it's against West Ham

    3. UnitedFan
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Of course 🙂

  29. The Left Duke #3
    8 years, 1 month ago

    *Humble brag incoming*

    Am having the best start to the season ever. After an 111 pt GW 1 (OR 790), I followed up with a 94, 51 & 54 pt efforts in GW 2, 3 & 4 going into the Int break at OR 2,647.

    I have never been so happy to have 3 red arrows in a row 😉

    Now the long 2 weeks until next GW ffs

    1. Differentiator
      8 years, 1 month ago

      V nice wp. 105k here

      1. The Left Duke #3
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Still a great start. Onwards and upwards my friend

    2. Zladan
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Very good!

      Chips intact?

      1. The Left Duke #3
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Yes Sir. Haven't taken a hit yet either. I'm looking to use my WC in the Int break Gw8-9 but we'll see how that goes as have Mkhi and Zaha currently and only 1 FT this Int break

        1. Zladan
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Well played. You’re the highest I’ve seen with chips intact for the doubles etc.

          I have the same dilemma with Mkhi and Zaha. Hopefully Zaha is fit in 2 weeks time. I will sell Mkhi to get Hazard and drop Firmino to a Deeney/Mitro/Wilson/King type player.

    3. UnitedFan
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Excellent.

      1. The Left Duke #3
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks pal. Nice win for your crew today and CS (I have Shaw lol)

    4. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Congrats, just inside top 5k for me. Crazy start after being 1.2M after GW5 last season.

      1. The Left Duke #3
        8 years, 1 month ago

        It is crazy isn't it. I couldn't belive GW 1, it was like the stars aligned. I said to a pal, it's all downhill from here on now though lol. Had my first top 10k finish last year so hoping for a repeat

  30. beso
    8 years, 1 month ago

    The scout picks was a total disaster this GW