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Newcastle United’s record signing Miguel Almirón (£6.0m) is set for his full Premier League debut this afternoon.

The Paraguayan international started his Magpies career off with a substitute’s appearance against Wolves in Gameweek 26 but is in the starting line-up to face Huddersfield.

Despite adding some much-needed pace to his side, Rafa Benitez continues with a back-five featuring Matt Ritchie (£5.8m) in a left wing-back role.

Jan Siewert’s Huddersfield side are led by Laurent Depoitre (£5.1m), while budget midfielder Jason Puncheon (£4.2m) starts on the right flank of attacking midfield.

Diogo Jota (£6.1m) owners will be happy to see him still in the Wolves starting XI after recent fitness issues.

Matt Doherty (£5.4m), who recently had a yellow flag of his own to contend with, is also in the starting line-up for Nuno Espirito Santo’s men.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth continue to struggle for injuries, with Dominic Solanke (£4.7m) handed his second start for the club up front.

Josh King (£6.4m) and Ryan Fraser (£6.1m) also start while there is a full Premier League debut at centre-back for Chris Mepham (£4.5m).

Bournemouth XI: Boruc; Clyne, Mepham, Aké, Smith; Ibe, Gosling, Lerma, Fraser; King; Solanke.

Wolves XI: Rui Patrício; Bennett, Coady, Boly; Doherty, Dendoncker, Rúben Neves, João Moutinho, Jonny; Jiménez, Diogo Jota.

Newcastle XI: Dubravka; Yedlin, Schär, Lascelles, Lejeune, Ritchie; Ayoze Pérez, Hayden, Longstaff, Almirón; Rondón.

Huddersfield XI: Lössl; Smith, Zanka, Schindler, Löwe; Mooy, Hogg, Bacuna; Kachunga, Depoitre, Puncheon.

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  1. el polako
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    The only reason why I havent captained Son is the fact that it was early kick off.
    My captain may still fail but atleast I can be a dreamer for another full day.

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Congrats!!!

    2. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Is he your Vice Captain ?

      1. el polako
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Yes

    3. Rainer
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Its the hope that kills you in FPL 😀

      1. el polako
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        But its also what makes it so addictive.

  2. Sharkytect
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Spurs fan. I just hope barnes give me 3 bonus points with that bloomin goal, now

  3. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    thanks a lot son.. i really appreciate the letdown buddy

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Ditch him for Fanderson?

      1. Rainer
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        or Richarlison for BGW31!

      2. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        brought son and fanderson in this gw. fml

    2. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I know you're disappointed in me, Dad, but please don't post about it on here.

  4. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    (che, ARS, sou, BLANK, liv) Spurs Next 5 Games

    Glad I didn't bring in Son this GW

  5. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    A haunting picture of my boy Almiron, make me proud Miguel

  6. Jeremy Corbyn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Son to Sterling makes sense?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      If u have the money yes

      1. Jeremy Corbyn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I actually do. Undecided between Son or Mane out, but now it’s Son

        1. Fitzy.
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Not sure why you would have been undecided about that.

        2. Baps Hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Wait and see what happens tomorrow. You may still want Mane out.

        3. Party time
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Why would you want Mane out. Good fixtures + will play the bgw

          1. Jeremy Corbyn
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Only serious injury would make me want Mane out now. And even that I could cover for a couple of GWs

    2. Good Times
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Confused between sterling and sane

      1. Jeremy Corbyn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Still? 😉

        1. Good Times
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Lel

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

    Steve Cook misses his first prem game in 14 months after doing his hammy - just after I transfer him in for AWB, for a hit. sigh.

    1. Rainer
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Such bad luck, couldn't wright it 🙁

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        *right

        1. Big Ping
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Rite*

        2. Warby84
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Write

    2. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Why would you transfer in a Bournemouth defender for a hit?

      1. WrightnBright
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        To get 11 out and add a bgwk 31 player.

    3. Moderately content penguin
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      It’s definitely one of those weeks

  8. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Thank you to all who said I should captain Son. Last time I ever listen to anyone on here. You know nothing. You’ll be hearing from my lawyers.

    1. Rainer
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Sun*

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Anytime pal

    3. Srv210
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Ask again next week 🙂

  9. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Harvey Barnes owners are you ready for his brace?

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Barnes double today

      1. Old Wulfrunian
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        🙂

  10. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Best move here? Planning to FH32 & WC34. Currently have 6 starters for 31.

    A) Holebas -> Robbo
    B) FAnderson -> Mane
    C) Siggy -> Mane
    D) Son -> Mane
    E) Son -> Sterling
    F) Save FT

    Fabs
    TAA, Kola, Doherty, Pereira
    Salah, Son, Siggy
    Auba, Rashford, Ings

    Steele, FAnderson, Camarasa, Holebas
    Bank 2.5m, 1FT

    1. FPL DONKEY
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      It's either E it buy a larger couch

      1. FPL DONKEY
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        *or

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      E

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 17 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Easy one

    3. Moderately content penguin
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      D unless you plan FH 31. Given fixture congestion there must be a decent chance if one of Sterling’s periodic benchings. Add Fulham in 31 and Liverpool have the edge in fixtures too.

    4. zdrojo187
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      D

    5. QUEN
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      C

      Bit rash to remove son after one blank

  11. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Chances of Doherty & Bennett being subbed off at 75mins with CS’s and then Fraser banging in a 10min hatty?

    Asking for a friend.

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      0.004

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I’ll take it.....

    2. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Doherty, Bennett CS chance - 20 %
      Fraser 10 min Hatty - 0.0005%
      Doherty Goal or Assist chance - 80%

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        So overall 100.0005% it will happen. I’ll take it..

        1. FPL DONKEY
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          I thought you weren't listening to people in here any more

          1. Jafooli
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Exactly.....

        2. Good Times
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          That's not how probability is calculated, wait you're joking!

  12. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    4 points from 4 any good?

    1. Moderately content penguin
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Bite your hand off

    2. QUEN
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      7 points from 6 pal dw (4 never played)

      1. Moderately content penguin
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        minus 1 from 3 and captain. Hope you ferl better.

        1. QUEN
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Oh no! Did you take a hit then?

          I took minus 4 so on 3 points net

          1. Moderately content penguin
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Two hits - one completely unforced: Bednarek to Pereira. Like you I had Camarasa and AWB

            I know what’s going to happen of course

  13. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Chances of 22 x RCs in New vs Hud?

    Would be useful.....

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      7 yellows and I red maybe.

  14. HurriKane
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    5 blanks in 5 games when i have captained someone other than (Salah Kun Kane)

    Hazard Pogba Sane(x2) Son .

    Lessons learned. Be boring 😉

    1. Rainer
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Be smart* 😉

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        *Bee

  15. Srv210
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    If you plan on getting Aguero from next week for auba..

    Will you do mane to sterling (-4) and then again to mane in GW31 or just keep mane??

    This is the team I can end up with with total -8 hits over few weeks for gw31

    Fab
    TAA,Pereira, bednarek
    Salah,mane,Fraser
    Wood,Higuain,Arnie

    1. Moderately content penguin
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Bednarek?????

      1. Srv210
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Sorry no bednarek..just two defenders.

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I have the same dilemma
      Depends on Mane's and Sterling's performance in the next 3

    3. Fitzy.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Mane's fixtures are as good as Sterling's for the next 3, Sterling needs to outscore him by 8 points for you to break even on the move.

      1. Srv210
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Yes ..that's the problem, but when I read it that way I guess I'll keep the +8 points

    4. Party time
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Mane is on fire at the moment.

    5. Moderately content penguin
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Keep Mane 100% - not close to a hit

      Very decent chance Sterling will be rotated given fixture congestion. Liverpool have great fixtures too and Mane is bang in form.

    6. Srv210
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks everyone so I'll be keeping mane and planning accordingly 🙂

  16. WE ARE RANGERS
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Son to who? Max 8.9

    1. Rainer
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      No one in that case.

      1. WE ARE RANGERS
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        not an option

    2. Party time
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Maddison

      1. WE ARE RANGERS
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, I will watch him later

  17. Sacked in the Morning
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone notice how barely on the fringe Felipe was last night, against a poor team?
    I brought him in and C him, thinking it was a good short and long term transfer (planning for BGW31), but Snodgrass looked far more attacking on that side.

  18. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Stinker so far this week, 9 points from 3 with captain played lol.

    How u all gettin on?

    1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      8 from 2. Son (c), so 3 really. Arnie the other.

      1. Gudjohnsen
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        4 from 4. Took an 8 points hit.

    2. Vamos Los Celeste
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      11 from 2

    3. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      2 points here (6 minus a hit) from 3

    4. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      4 from 2, but took a hit. So 0 from 2 actually. Balls.

    5. FPLGyarados
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      7 from 2, captain played

  19. Rocky FPL
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Getting Ready for A Rondon brace

    1. HurriKane
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Cue 1-0 lascelles winner

      1. fedolefan
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Cue 1-0 Puncheon winner.

        1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Very likely. Brought in Arnie so I didn’t have to play punch, brought in Lascelles.

          Almost a certainty.

          1. fedolefan
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Same dilemma except I got Arnie in last game week for Ings. Was certain I'd get Lascelles and bench Lascelles but then I saved a FT in case I'd need to get Hazard in for Son next week which I'll probably do now.

            1. fedolefan
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              *bench Puncheon

        2. HurriKane
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          More like He sh!ts when he wants. JP he sh!ts when he wants 😉

  20. SADIO SANÉ
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    seeing a few people encouraging Son -> Sterling... people not worried about City rotation anymore?

    1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Presume people will take into account minutes from tomorrow.

      Does Final have ET?

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        yeah

      2. Rainer
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        If Chelsea can somehow be level at FT, yes.

        1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          They should just play 5-2-3-0

          0-0. Ederson is rubbish at pens.

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Just the standard kneejerking

    3. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Think I’m going for Aguero as he seems more nailed.

      1. jtreble
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Aguero less nailed than Sterling IMHO. Bringing in both though.

      2. SADIO SANÉ
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I'm going to wait until GW29 and decide then (based on the GW28 minutes) - probably will get Aguero and Sterling, but not quite yet

    4. QUEN
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Think removing son period is rash when you look at his score record

  21. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Wolves will surely trigger Jimenez's £30m buy clause. He has been fantastic all season. Wonder how long it will be before a big club comes knocking...

    1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Guess it’s whether a bigger club comes in.

    2. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Do you have Deulofeu GB?

      Know you’re a big fan.....

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Unfortunately not. Blank upcoming and bad fixtures so stayed away.

        Hoping Watford have good opening fixtures next season so I can start with him. He has the potential to become a major fantasy.

    3. HurriKane
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Could be good signing for spurs.

      Need to Sell the tree llorente asap

      1. Rainer
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        GB - "before a BIG club comes knocking"...

        1. Jafooli
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          *shots fired*

          1. Rainer
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            fried*

    4. Moderately content penguin
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      You’d guess.

      But that’s going to limit their ability to upgrade over the summer elsewhere. Add in Jonny signed in January they’d be 45 mill down before new blood was added.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Finding a top striker is really difficult for mid-lower table sides. He's invaluable. I don't think they'll think twice.

  22. The Enlightener
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Once again, it becomes clear that Pochettino is vastly overrated. Truth.

    1. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe vastly was a bit harsh, but yeah.

    2. el polako
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Wenger 2.0

    3. HurriKane
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      He'll win the pl easily with liverpool or city squad.

      Guys been competing for title with literally no funds for past couple of years

      1. The Enlightener
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        He fake competes for title. And to be honest, the league has been for the taking in recent years. I mean, Leicester won it not so long ago! Chances have been there and he always fails.

    4. Waynoo
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Agreed

  23. Big Ping
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Can't believe I got drunk last night and forgot to switch Son (C) to Deulofeu (C).... fml

    1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      After work drinks?

    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      *didn't get drunk

      1. Big Ping
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        This

    3. Srv210
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      You needed to be drunk to do this move....deulofeu's this big return was unpredictable

      1. The Enlightener
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Woosh over his head goes the joke

      2. Big Ping
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah I don't even have Deulofeu tbh, I did almost forget the deadline though, if I had forgotten then Mo would have been my captain. Kinda wishing I did get drunk now

  24. Mattias
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Hoping for double Barnes points today... Ashley did me proud, now it's Harveys turn!

  25. pjomara
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone doing wc30, fh31, bb32?
    thinking of going for it

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Don’t know the doubles yet and what about GW33?

    2. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      There is a three week gap (including internationals) between GW30 WC and DGW32, and you would only have one FT to replace any injured or suspended players.

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        and GW32 BB is likely to lead to a compromised team in blank GW33.

  26. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone considering HMson > Fanderson?

    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Ban

    2. HurriKane
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Lanzini will take minuites off fanderson

      He looks leggy and pl pace has caught up with him.

    3. Party time
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Maddison if he is fit

  27. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    That feeling when your mini-league rival chasing you has just got Lascelles and Ritchie in and you had originally laughed it off

  28. Amey
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Auba © haul would be great now !!
    Rival had Son ©

    1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Who is your VC?

      1. Amey
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Son
        😀
        Don't do that mate. I'm chasing 71 points lead

    2. HurriKane
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Cant haul if he's stranded on the bench 😉

      1. Amey
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Cameo against tired legs 😉

      2. Mo Mané Mo Problems
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        He has actually hauled quite a bit from bench.

        1. Amey
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          🙂

  29. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Barnes on 1 BAP?

  30. #FPLBhuna
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    What a shietter 🙁

    9(-4) from 3

    Son(c) played

    Can Tuesday come round already please?

    Also well played to those that bought barnes in this week! I got in son(c) and anderson for a -4.

    Win some you lose some, barnes or rondon in next week!

    1. MASTER ROSHI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      What happened to captain arnie?