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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. Football Heaven
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    A. Mkhitaryan and firmino > hazard and Jimenez
    B. Firmino > lacazette

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      A

      1. Football Heaven
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        A is for -4

  2. Maddi Son
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Recon Maddison will rise before the next GW? I will be priced out if he rises by 0.1

  3. The Big Fella
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    What are Aubameyang owners doing? I am debating him to Lacazette, Mitrovich, Zaha or Vardy. I'd then have the money to do Lowton to Alonso too. Anybody else?

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Personally I’m keeping but thats cos I am very happy with my tean

    2. Ross From Friends
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'd give him 1 more game...he got a goal and 2 BP today

    3. Ode
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Keep him. He's the only nailed Ars attacker for now, tasty fixtures too. Goal today should boost his confidence

  4. Mic
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Would you WC this?
    Foster Fabianski
    Mendy Robbo Cedric AWB Peltier
    Salah Mane Dilva Mkhi Gunnarsson
    Aguero Arnie Austin

    Cheers all 🙂

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

  5. Ross From Friends
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Would you guys WC this?

    Pickford

    Robertson/Trippier/Mendy/AWB
    Walcott/Mkhi/Mane/Salah
    Aguero/King/Zaha

    Stephens/Bednarek/Stekelenburg

    0 ITB / 0 FT

    1. Visionaries
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I want to say no, even though I have almost the exact same team and am probably wildcarding

    2. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      no, would you? cant see why tbh

      1. Ross From Friends
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Just because of Zaha and Walcott change of missing the next GW ... other than that i wouldn't have even considered it

        1. kennethrhcp
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          i'd take the hits if needed & not use the WC for a possible -8.

    3. SwiftsMagicHat
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Similar structure to my team, was tempted to WC but as Kenneth said worst case scenario is you just need to -4/-8 to sort this out; shouldn't be using a WC on -8.

  6. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    24k after 4 weeks. Gotta be happy with that. Don't think I've ever been this high at this stage of the season before

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      thanks for sharing

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        No problemo

      2. Oven Glover
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        You used to be nice. What happened?

        1. the snazzy viking
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          still am, just the site is more infested with dense people who are self-obsessed

          1. Bubz
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Your attitude is actually a reflection of your self-obsessed nature as you're incapable of being happy for other posters on here

    2. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Well done. A lot better than me.

    3. Ross From Friends
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Literally no one cares about this post lol

      1. how now brown cow
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Wow, who elected you as the spokesman.

      2. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Okay then gravless noob

        1. Ross From Friends
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          It is just the truth...but if our approval makes you sleep better at night then congrats thats great good job ! woohooo

          1. the snazzy viking
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            this

      3. kennethrhcp
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I like to see posts from decent regulars who are doing well... now if it was just some new "look at me" kind of fella with a smart mouth I agree that no one would care

        1. Ross From Friends
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          "decent regulars" lol

          1. kennethrhcp
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            I think you've misinterpreted my use of decent there... wasn't saying other posters aren't decent nor that he's a regular & that makes him decent. I meant as in he seems a sound fella & posts helpful replies

    4. Silecro
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      8K currently and last two weeks were below average 🙁

    5. Oven Glover
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Good for you, Bubz 🙂

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks 🙂

    6. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      fair going Bubz!!!

    7. Old Bull
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      It would be interesting if rather than the number of seasons next to our username there was our overall current position. Some of the advice would take on a different context.

  7. Visionaries
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    My current WC

    Schmeichel, 4.0
    Alonso, Mendy, Shaw, AWB, Bennett
    Hazard, Maddison, ____, ____
    Aguero, ____, ____

    A Eriksen, Mane, Wilson, Ings +2.2
    B Fraser, Mane, Kane, Ings
    C Moura, Salah, Wilson, Ings +1.0
    D Moura, Mane, Wilson, Lacazette

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'd be tempted by D

    2. Not again Shirley
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Hmm not sure about keeper. Prefer Patricia (not that you were asking that)

      Kane not really living up to price tag and Mitro could be good option up front after this week instead of Ings

  8. AC Me Rollin
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Any news on Walcott?

    1. Ross From Friends
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Rib injury, being assessed now but manager is hoping the international break will help him get back to training before the next GW

  9. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Time to WC?

    Ederson - Speroni
    Mendy - Shaw - TAA - AWB - Bednarek
    Salah - Hazard - Mkhitaryan - Walcott - Stephens
    Aguero - Zaha - Arnautovic

    1 FT and nothing itb.

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      you already gave a wildcard RMT earlier so you look set on doing it

      1. pundit of punts
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Lighten up man!

        You are always grumpy these days.

        1. the snazzy viking
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          lol

    2. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Shifting?
      Ederson,Speroni, Bednarek,Mkhitarian,Walcott,Zaha,Arnautovic at least.

      Probably

    3. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'd just take a hit for Zaha and Wally if confirmed out.

      1. Not again Shirley
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Yes I would concur

    4. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers all.

      1. the snazzy viking
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        thanks mate.

  10. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Might go crazy with an 8pt

    Salah, Van Dijk, Walcott > Hazard, Pedro & Alonso

    I think that looks very strong given next 2 Chelsea fixtures and Liverpool’s tough run...

    What say you all?

    1. Not again Shirley
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Southampton for salah week after next

  11. JaydenLFC87
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    I have exact cash to do

    Firmino Bilva > Haz Mitrovic for free yay or nay ??

    1. Not again Shirley
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I wouldn't but if you could get haz in any other way then maybe as Cardiff defence is pretty poor and he is playing well. Saying that I have just brought haz in for salah but would want salah back for Southampton match week after so what do I know. I do have a plan though!

    2. mr messi
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I would

    3. Not again Shirley
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      And Mitro has City away

  12. The Hindu Monkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    The monkey spews out his Team of the Weak with anger and insults. Enjoy fine people. Hope you had better game weeks than me!

    http://hindumonkey.blogspot.com/2018/09/premier-league-fpl-team-of-weak-gw-four.html

    1. Oven Glover
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      The usual suspects 😆

    2. AndyCook
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Your use of a certain word is pretty ugly in there, do you think it makes you look big?

    3. TomSaints
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Thinking change:

      McCarthy / Hamer

      Alonso Mendy Shaw Holebas AWB

      Hazard Mane Maddison Fraser Richarlison (to save FT)

      Aguero Lacazette Ings

      ----
      Could downgrade Maddison to upgrade Lacazette as tempted by Lukaku

      1. TomSaints
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Playing 4-3-3 most weeks

    4. mr messi
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Do I need to wc or just do Tomkins and Bilva to Alonso and Pereyra for -4?

      Team is
      DDG
      Mendy Robertson Tomkins Wan-Bissaka Peltier
      Salah Mane Bilva Walcott CHO
      Arnie Aguero Ings

    5. New Post
    6. XabiAlonso
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      4 captains in a row with a return
      Got to be my record

    7. rogerbarton
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Time to wildcard?

      ---

      Hennessey / Fabianski

      Mendy / Robertson / Daniels / Tarkowski / Wan Bissaka

      Salah / Mane / Walcott / Bilva / Stephens

      Aguero / Arnie / Wilson

      ---

      Got doubts over Tarkowski, Bilva, Walcott, possibly Arnie and Stephens.

      Also want to get Alonso in. Could go Tark > Alonso and then have 5.3 to replace Walcott.

    8. The Big Fella
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Why didn't Mkhitaryan play today?

      1. The Wise Owl
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Change in formation, Auba and Laca up front

    9. The Train Driver
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      After seeing Lacas performance today he should be starting the next game and Mikhi should play ahead of Özil who was yet again useless?

      1. The Wise Owl
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Agreed

      2. Mic
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Agreed but they won so
        he might go unchanged

    10. 420king
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      "Wouldn’t have been caught on TV, but Mhiki stormed off pitch at final whistle, looked in a right strop. Unai stopped him going down tunnel and told to get back on pitch to applause away boys. Think Laca or Aub then had word with him. Was weird."

      1. Bissisine
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Who said that?

      2. The Wise Owl
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I'd be annoyed too if the manager kept playing players like Bellerin, Cech, Xhaka (despite the assist) and Ozil.

    11. KLOPPTOMANIA
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Just Tosun to Mitro?

      Patricio/Fabianski
      Mendy Robertson Alonso Tomkins (Wan-Bissaka)
      Salah Mane Mkhi Ricarlison (Neves)
      Kun Tosun (Kamara)

    12. thomas19390
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      This is my first time playing fpl and i would like to know if there is a right time to use my WC.Should i use it NOW or wait?
      My team:
      Ederson,Stekelenburg
      Mendy,TAA,Cedric,Wan-Bissaka,Shaw
      Salah,Mane,Hudson-odoi,Mkhitaryan,Walcott
      Aguero,Ings,Zaha

      1. JD @JDCochran2
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        A lot of players hold until needed, some vets play during the international break right away on Saturday morning and try and take advantage of any price changes...

        I am tinkering as there are a few injuries to my squad...haven't hit the activate button yet tho

    13. JD @JDCochran2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Two cheap GKs and rotate? and who?

      or

      Leave DDG in?

      1. The Wise Owl
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Or go for a cheap goalkeeper (4.5) with an even cheaper goalkeeper (4.0)

    14. JaydenLFC87
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Looking at pressing the WC button over the int break, can anyone on here see any improvements that can be made to the team below?

      Patricio
      Robbo Mendy Alonso Cook
      Mane Fraser Hazard Salah
      Aguero Ings

      Hamer Hojbjerg Wan-Bissaka Kamara

      Or is this gtg so to speak.. I can also make the above changes to my current team but would cost me -12

    15. One for All
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      who to swap zaha and Townsend for since Crystal Palace can't win a game without Zaha?

    16. Mic
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Repost sorry
      Would you WC this?
      Foster Fabianski
      Mendy Robbo Cedric AWB Peltier
      Salah Mane Dilva Mkhi Gunnarsson
      Aguero Arnie Austin

      Cheers all 🙂

      1. kennethrhcp
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Nope

    17. One for All
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Does the wildcard take away 1 free transfer?

      1. kennethrhcp
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        yes. you'll only have 1 FT the next week after you use WC

        1. One for All
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          cool thanks for the reply

    18. TerryVenables
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Change anything from this?
      -Patricio-
      -Mendy-Alonso-Trippier-
      -Mane-Hazard-Moura-Pedro-
      -Aguero-Vardy-Mitro-
      Bench-AWB-Bennett-Hojbjerg

      Planning on Pedro > Richarlison after Chelsea’s next 2 fixtures

    19. emyoueffsee
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Patricio
      Alonso Robertson Mendy
      Walcott Salah Mane Fraser
      Zaha Mitrovic Aguero

      Fabianski Neves AWB Schelotto

      Have decided to hold my WC back. Probably won't line up like this for gw5 but this will be my squad. 0.3 itb

      What's good/bad?

    20. NOSLEEPTILLBROOKLYN
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Would you guys WC this?
      Fabianski/Patricio
      Mendy Shaw Alonso AWB Bennet
      Hazard Moura Maddison Walcott Stephens
      Kane Aguero Wilson