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27 February 2019 4674 comments
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Six Premier League matches will take place this evening to bring Gameweek 28 to a close.

Two of those fixtures, Arsenal v Bournemouth and Southampton v Fulham, kick off at 19:45 GMT, while Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace v Manchester United, Liverpool v Watford and Manchester City v West Ham United start 15 minutes later.

The headline team news arguably comes from Selhurst Park, where Marcus Rashford is only fit enough for a place on the bench after suffering an ankle injury in the 0-0 draw with Liverpool on Sunday.

Fred, Diogo Dalot and Alexis Sanchez are handed a start, as Ander Herrera, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard miss out.

Palace are again without Aaron Wan-Bissaka, with Martin Kelly replacing the injured Mamadou Sakho in Roy Hodgson’s only change.

Raheem Sterling, Bernardo Silva and Benjamin Mendy are among the substitutes for Manchester City as Sergio Aguero is joined by Leroy Sane and Riyad Mahrez in the hosts’ starting XI for the visit of West Ham United.

There is no Marko Arnautovic in the Hammers’ squad as Andy Carroll gets the nod to lead the line.

Samir Nasri, Ryan Fredericks and Pedro Obiang also start, while 19-year-old full-back Ben Johnson is handed his Premier League debut.

Roberto Firmino has failed to recover from an ankle injury so Divock Origi leads the line for Liverpool. Trent Alexander-Arnold replaces Jordan Henderson in Jurgen Klopp’s only other change, so James Milner moves back into midfield.

Watford are unchanged.

Kepa Arrizabalaga is dropped after the farcical scenes at the end of the EFL Cup final, so Willy Caballero starts in goal.

Marcos Alonso is also recalled, along with Mateo Kovacic and Gonzalo Higuain. Emerson Palmieri, Ross Barkley and Willian make way.

Kieran Trippier, Davinson Sanchez, Erik Lamela and Ben Davies replace Serge Aurier, Juan Foyth, Jan Vertonghen and Danny Rose for Spurs, as Harry Kane and Son Heung-min lead the line.

Alexandre Lacazette is the premium forward who misses out for Arsenal this time, as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang returns to Unai Emery’s starting XI for the visit of Bournemouth.

Mesut Ozil is also recalled, while Carl Jenkinson gets his first league start for the Gunners since November 2016.

Emery has made six alterations to his line-up in total, with Granit Xhaka, Alex Iwobi, Aaron Ramsey, Stephan Lichtsteiner and Shkodran Mustafi dropping out.

Laurent Koscielny, Nacho Monreal and Matteo Guendouzi are the other players to come in.

Lys Mousset replaces the injured Dominic Solanke up front for the Cherries in Eddie Howe’s only change.

David Brooks is back on the bench for the visitors.

Jack Stephens, Matt Targett and Stuart Armstrong make way for Southampton as Maya Yoshida, Charlie Austin and Ryan Bertrand are handed recalls.

Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Kevin McDonald replace Jean Michael Seri and Ryan Sessegnon for Fulham.

Arsenal XI: Leno, Sokratis, Koscielny, Monreal, Jenkinson, Torreira, Guendouzi, Kolasinac, Aubameyang, Özil, Mkhitaryan.

Bournemouth XI: Boruc, Clyne, Mepham, Aké, Smith, Ibe, Gosling, Surman, Fraser, King, Mousset.

Southampton XI: Gunn, Bednarek, Yoshida, Vestergaard, Valery, Hojbjerg, Oriol Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Bertrand, Redmond, Austin.

Fulham XI: Rico, Odoi, Ream, Nordveit, Bryan, Chambers, McDonald, Anguissa, Cairney, Babel, Mitrovic.

Chelsea XI: Caballero, Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Luiz, Alonso, Kante, Jorginho, Kovacic, Pedro, Higuain, Hazard.

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Lloris, Trippier, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Davies, Winks, Sissoko, Eriksen, Lamela, Son, Kane.

Crystal Palace XI: Guaita, Ward, Tomkins, Kelly, van Aanholt, Milivojevic, Schlupp, McArthur, Townsend, Zaha, Batshuayi.

Manchester United XI: De Gea, Young, Smalling, Lindelöf, Shaw, McTominay, Fred, Dalot, Pogba, Sanchez, Lukaku.

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Milner, Mane, Salah, Origi.

Watford XI: Foster, Janmaat, Mariappa, Cathcart, Masina, Doucoure, Capoue, Hughes, Pereyra, Deulofeu, Deeney.

Manchester City XI: Ederson, Danilo, Kompany, Otamendi, Zinchenko, Gundogan, Silva, De Bruyne, Mahrez, Sane, Aguero.

West Ham United XI: Fabianski, Fredericks, Diop, Ogbonna, Johnson, Obiang, Rice, Antonio, Nasri, Felipe Anderson, Carroll.

  1. Eytexi
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Dont own Auba, Mane, Trent or just anyone with points to be honest.

  2. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Juhuuuu

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      You always say this, what’s it mean?

      1. Peter Ouch
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Woooohooooo

  3. Gobigorgohome
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    NEVER DOUBTED YOU AUBA

    1. Peter Ouch
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Always doubted

      Thanks for the memories Auba, goodbye

      1. FPL Scoop
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        thats a whole mood

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

    Unai should have waited 3 more minutes to sub Kola. Grrr

  5. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Classic Milky to Auba goal

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Lovely ball

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        It was. Go AubAaa

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

    We want more Auba we want more

  7. Bees4Lyf
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    I’m lost for words

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Why?

      1. Bees4Lyf
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Auba lol I hate the guy but this goal has soften the blow

  8. aborg
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Finalyytyyyy Aubaaaaaa

  9. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    That was another Mkhi assist by the way...

  10. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    auba can still gtfo next week lol, just hoping for a sizeable parting gift

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      This

      2 FT's & Auba/Rich in my team = very much looking forward to getting rid

    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Who are you getting?

      1. FPL Scoop
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        maybe kun maybe vardy who knows

  11. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Auba even may be in for a cheeky bonus point 😀

  12. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Mkhi looking interesting to say the least

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Tipped him back from injury for Hudd. No room in my team and no good next 3

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Boruc getting dropped after this - 3 shots on target, 4 goals conceded

        Let in 10 in his last 4 games

        Bourenmouth firmly cementing themselves as one of the worst defences in the free world

  13. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Why is livefpl down? Is this what we're paying Ragaboly for?

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

      It worked a minute ago and is free site.

  14. dA4s
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Aruba!!! Finally

    1. dA4s
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Damn you autocorrect.

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

    Mhki too hard to ignore

    1. Chi not God
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      damn.. just been checking his price and Arsenal's upcoming fixtures..
      he's on fire at the moment..wow!!

  16. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Now one for Felipe Son Robbo Pogba and 2 more for the big man from Gabon

  17. SPorting
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    But you’re still getting Auba out, right?

    1. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

    2. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      ofc

  18. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Laca coming

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Hope so - ML rival captained him and has Mane vice

      1. Bees4Lyf
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Same I need laca on asap

      2. My heart goes Salalalalah
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        ooo yeah that would've hurt

  19. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Arsenal with 4 goals from 4 shots on target

  20. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    TAUNTON GOAL.

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

      Are you taunting Kun owners ?

  21. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Auba to Higuain transfer on hold for now

  22. Pompel
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Where's my Kun hattie 🙁 ?

  23. BIG TONES
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Salah to Sterling?

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Could be golden

    2. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      FH31?

      1. BIG TONES
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Nah, might just take a calculated hit or two

  24. JustPark
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Goal fest and no Lacazette

  25. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Laca on for Mkhi at least

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

    Robbo spotted

  27. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    C'mon Laca, grab a goal my son

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Laca almost there...Boruc actually saved something

  28. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Not Salahs night

  29. DAZZ
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Auba to Kun this weekend anyone?

    1. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      if kun gets an early night

  30. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    maybe if i dont refresh to see my SOU CS, it'll never get wiped? 🙂