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Emotional afternoon ahead as Leicester travel to Cardiff City

The attention of the football world will be on the Cardiff City Stadium this afternoon as Leicester City play their first match since the tragic passing of chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.

Talismanic striker Jamie Vardy (£9.0m) returns to the starting line-up after featuring as a second-half substitute against West Ham in Gameweek 10. Meanwhile James Maddison (£7.0m) appears to be deployed just behind him in a 4-4-1-1 formation.

Meanwhile, midfielder Callum Paterson (£5.2m) starts a fourth successive match as the centre-forward for Cardiff.

Likewise, Richarlison (£6.8m) is used up front for Everton, extending his run of games in that position to four in a row. Bernard (£5.9m), Theo Walcott (£6.4m) and Gylfi Sigurdsson (£7.5m) remain the attacking midfield trio behind the Brazilian.

Marko Arnautovic (£7.0m) returns to the West Ham team after missing out on Gameweek 10 with an illness. Matej Vydra (£5.8m) has been named in the Burnley side to face the Hammers for the fist time since Gameweek 7.

Everybody’s new favourite budget striker Isaac Success (£4.6m) was on the Watford teamsheet for the third match in a row, furthering his appeal.

CARDIFF CITY XI: Etheridge; Bennett, Bamba, Morrison, Ecuele Manga; Arter, Gunnarsson; Murphy, Reid, Camarasa; Paterson

LEICESTER CITY XI: Schmeichel; Chilwell, Morgan, Maguire, R Pereira; Albrighton, Mendy, Ndidi, Gray; Maddison; Vardy

EVERTON XI: Pickford, Coleman, Zouma, Keane, Digne, Gueye, Gomes, Walcott, Sigurdsson, Bernard, Richarlison

BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION XI: Ryan, Bruno, Duffy, Dunk, Bong, Stephens, Kayal, March, Jahanbakhsh, Izquierdo, Murray

NEWCASTLE UNITED XI: Dubravka, Dummett, Lascelles, Fernandez, Yedlin, Diame, Shelvey, Ritchie, Muto, Kenedy, Rondon

WATFORD XI: Foster, Femenia, Mariappa, Cathcart, Holebas, Doucoure, Capoue, Hughes, Deulofeu, Pereyra, Success

WEST HAM UNITED XI: Fabianski, Zabaleta, Rice, Diop, Cresswell, Balbuena, Obiang, Snodgrass, Diangana, Anderson, Arnautovic

BURNLEY XI: Hart, Lowton, Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor, Defour, Westwood, Gudmundsson, Lennon, Vydra, Vokes

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1,780 Comments Post a Comment
  1. palace ash
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Lovren dropped

    1. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Wut?

    2. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Source?

  2. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Was Vardy in an offside position? After Maddison's shot?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      no

      1. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Some pundits are saying he was. Because Bamba was inside the small box and Vardy was ahead of the rest of Cardiff players.

        1. Barnsley FC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          He was definitely offside. The keeper was in front of him, so Bamba was the only player in front of Vardy when it was kicked by Maddison.

          Clear hand ball obviously, but it was technically offside before then.

          1. ZeBestee
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Thanks. Never knew that rule. Cheers.

    2. Barnsley FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

  3. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    For whoever seen the Bamba handball, its absolutely irrelevant, Maddison had an open goal from 6 yards out and Vardy should have buried his chance, poor finishing

    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Poor finishing doesn't make it irrelevant lol. Vardy would have bruief it without the handball, which was an illegal manoeuvre

    2. Vinyl78LP
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Eh? It was blocked with an illegal part of the body - finish was fine.

  4. Differential C (Mark)
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Just saw the highlights. Bamba save of the season , no contest.

  5. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Worst referee in the world are in premier league. United scored 2 goals today after handball playing and Leicested didnt get clear penalty. Give us god damn VAR

  6. davies
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Wilson a must have?

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      No

    2. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I don't know. Arsenal and LFC in the next 3 fixtures... If I didn't have him I would get Arnie instead probably.

    3. Dreaming of glory
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Not a must but still gd value at his price and bmouth will attack no matter who they play as u seen today

    4. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      He was. Chasing points now. Look at who he scored against. Still great value though.

  7. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    FFFix not working for anyone else?

  8. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Can I see this Bamba save somewhere?

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

      Internet

  9. HonestBlatter
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    VAR is must have...fed up with wrong ref decisions

    1. Dreaming of glory
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Surprised it hasny been, must be in next year. Tbh it would have been in this year but the english refs made a mess of it in league cup last year (and fa cup??). World cup wasnt flawless but they showed it can be done much better and as ppl get used to how it works it will get better year on year

  10. Harry (C)ane
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Arnie, Rich and Dunk 8)

    1. Goat
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Arnie rich and Wilson 🙂

  11. Dreaming of glory
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    What does you think here for long term moves?

    Rich > martial
    Mitro > arnie

    Be more difficult decision if rich bags a brace today me thinks

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

      I would

  12. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else want a Ryan penalty save?

    1. ZAMUNDA
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      If vardy takes it, yes. Maddison, no

      1. ZAMUNDA
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        How do I delete comments hahaha.. Ryan save as long as richalison doesn't take it

        1. Eat my goal!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          and there's me agreeing with you - haha

      2. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        I hear you!

      3. Ghost Gooner
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Wrong game 😆

  13. SHOOTER MCGINN
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    This is a classic FPL weekend for me. So much promise and good fixtures, so little return.

  14. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Disgraceful Vardy didn’t get a pen for that.

  15. tucaoneo
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Burnley and Cardiff, two bottom teams, avoided penalties. PL referees are on it.

  16. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Mootaz Chehade reporting that Lovren not in today's squad

    1. BOATIES FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Is he reliable?

      1. Podge
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Just some randommer

      2. Forza Papac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        No idea.

  17. Qaiss
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Will Kenedy ever do anything? 🙁
    And to think I went with him over Fraser back in GW5 on WC :(((

    1. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Have him too...hope he get something.

    2. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      did he do anything to give you that faith in the first place or was he just cheap!

      1. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Just a mistake pick when I had Fraser for so long and put Kenedy instead about 5 minutes before the deadline 🙁

  18. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Funny how some seasons every thing you do turns to gold. Then, other years every change you make fails royally. You watch the games, check the stats etc and do what makes sense (not chasing points) and still walk away empty handed lol

    1. The Enlightener
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Last season was my worst finish. I don't think any move I made went in my favor. It was enough to push me to the brink of fantasy insanity.

    2. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Sometimes I feel like that.

      But also this year I've noticed I've been bad. I'm not being as attentive and have made some dodgy decisions, that looked good for some reason at the time

    3. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Im not really bothered about FPL this year, its so boring. Everyone captains the same players each week and has Maddison, Richarlison, Wilson, etc, all in their teams.

      Because of this site, I went with Kane back in GW8 for a 1 pointer against Cardiff and took out Auba who's been smashing it ever since. I would be so much better off.

      Ah well, gone with Laca captain this week as I'm losing interest as the weeks go by.

      1. LOL LINGARD SCORED
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        It’s not the scouts fault for the Kane move. It’s yours. It’s your decision what you do and how you use information

      2. Sylas
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Make your own decisions then.

        1. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          I do. Captained Lacazette this week while everyone else has gone with Kun who will be subbed off at 60 minutes.

          1. LOL LINGARD SCORED
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Then stop being sore and just hope for the best like everyone else

            1. Qaiss
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              I'm not being sore, why are you being so sensitive for? Go outside and get some fresh air, Mr template 😉

              Your team is super boring btw

              1. LOL LINGARD SCORED
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                5 years, 6 months ago

                Well my boring team was sitting in top 13k before this week so whatever. I’m guessing your super exciting isn’t doing so well lol

              2. Cok3y5murf
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 6 months ago

                You’re calling FPL and these teams boring only because you’re having a bad season and they aren’t. You’re the one that said you’re bored, the ones with these “template” players as you say aren’t bored because they’re having fun getting points.

                1. Qaiss
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 6 months ago

                  Yeah if you find having the same players as everyone else and barely going up in rank fun, sure.

                  1. LOL LINGARD SCORED
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    5 years, 6 months ago

                    I went from 23k to 12k last week with my “template”. A reasonable jump in rank I think lol

                2. Qaiss
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 6 months ago

                  The game is boring this year though

                  1. LOL LINGARD SCORED
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    5 years, 6 months ago

                    Because you’re losing

                    1. Qaiss
                      • 8 Years
                      5 years, 6 months ago

                      Losing what?

                      1. Qaiss
                        • 8 Years
                        5 years, 6 months ago

                        exactly, now sod off you stubborn freak and stop replying just to have the last word. The game this year is boring, everyone has the same players, but if you enjoy it fine.

    4. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Because this isn't a science. There's luck involved. Can't always translate stats/fixtures into points.

  19. Bees4Lyf
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Not a great week so far, these 2nd halves need to change things!

    1. boc610
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      There's been one full game played,!the doom and gloom on here is something else on a matchday

  20. boc610
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Hammers and Toffees flakier than puff pastry.

  21. #FPLBhuna
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Hopefully an early.goal.for vardy 2nd half to put the penalty debacle behind us

  22. Rash
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Need siggy to do something to justify his price over rich

  23. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Lascelles subbed

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

      Dayum. Was eyeing him up

  24. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Refs really need to get performance based salaries...

    1. AnfieldLad
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Or just VAR

    2. HNI
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I like that

    3. HNI
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Players too

  25. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Desperate for a Vardy brace.

  26. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Jason Sancho is doing great in Borrussia. I don't know why isn't Guardiola getting a stick for letting him go.

  27. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Is Diangana too much risk if you have AWB + Kamara on bench?

    Looking at Maddy + Kenedy > Martial + Diangana (-4) but not sure...

  28. Sandy Ravage
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Toon players dropping like flies

  29. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Can Lascelles ever stay fit? So injury prone it's unreal

  30. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Oh Holebas, why Holebas...

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      ?

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Sold him for Diop and looks like he will get a 9 pointer

        1. TheTinman
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          It’s the first half you bell end

          1. Dreaming of glory
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Haha

          2. Holmes
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Looks like you are new here 😆

            1. Gnu
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              But he's got you sussed.....