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There are two Premier League matches kicking off at 14:00 BST today.

Arsenal head north to take on Newcastle United at St. James’ Park, while Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers meet at the King Power Stadium.

The headline team news from Tyneside is that Alexandre Lacazette (£9.5m) – who had been a doubt for this game with an ankle knock – is only a substitute, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.0m) leading the line for the Gunners.

David Luiz (£6.0m), Nicolas Pepe (£9.5m) and Dani Ceballos (£5.5m) also have to make do with a place on the bench.

Youngsters Reiss Nelson (£5.5m) and Joe Willock (£5.0m) start behind Aubameyang.

Joelinton (£6.0m) makes his competitive Newcastle debut and will be joined by an out-of-position Miguel Almiron (£6.0m) in attack, with Steve Bruce keeping faith with the wing-back system that Rafael Benitez favoured in 2018/19.

Matt Ritchie (£5.5m) has recovered from injury and will line up on the left flank.

There are no major shocks at Leicester, with Ayoze Perez (£6.5m) making Brendan Rodgers’ starting XI as expected.

Perez joins Jamie Vardy (£9.0m) and James Maddison (£7.0m) in the Foxes’ line-up but Marc Albrighton (£5.5m) drops to the bench as Wilfred Ndidi (£5.0m) is brought in to bolster central midfield.

Wolves are at full strength, with Raul Jimenez (£7.5m) and Diogo Jota (£6.5m) again paired together in a two-pronged attack.

Jimenez and Matt Doherty (£6.0m) both returned from injury lay-offs in the Europa League on Thursday night and the Irish wing-back also makes Nuno Espirito Santo’s first starting XI of the 2019/20 campaign.

Newcastle United XI: Dubravka, Schär, Lascelles, Dummett, Manquillo, Shelvey, Hayden, Longstaff, Ritchie, Almirón, Joelinton.

Arsenal XI: Leno, Maitland-Niles, Chambers, Sokratis, Monreal, Guendouzi, Xhaka, Mkhitaryan, Willock, Nelson, Aubameyang.

Leicester City XI: Schmeichel, Ricardo, Söyüncü, Evans, Chilwell, Ndidi, Choudhury, Tielemans, Maddison, Pérez, Vardy.

Wolves XI: Patricio, Coady, Bennett, Boly, Doherty, Dendoncker, Moutinho, Neves, Jonny, Jota, Jimenez.

Lessons learned from Gameweek 1

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  1. SHOOTER MCGINN
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Robbo to KWP this week? May as well save 2m if I'm only getting 2 points.

    1. JBG
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He won't play Pukki every week.

    2. Rainer
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I’d do it now.

    3. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Perfect logic

    4. ChuckN
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Better yet save 3m and get Rico for 2 pta. Rico and Robbo will score the same by year's end.

      1. SHOOTER MCGINN
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Good point. Thanks for the advice. Rico it is.

    5. Agger
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Robbo was the best Liverpool defender, he looked the most threatening. 1 game doesn't define his returns over the season

      1. Andy_Social
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'd say VVD was. Robbo was limited by not having Mane to link with. I expect Robbo to be truly deadly next week.

    6. Piggs Boson
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Using a one-game sample size to make decisions is ill advised.

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Some folks don't even stretch to a one game sample size......

    7.  Il Fenomeno
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I can tell you'll be the winner of FPL this year.

      1. SHOOTER MCGINN
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I appreciate the reassurance.

  2. OPTA FPL
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Imagine Genduzi & Luiz & Zinchenko & KDB on the pitch same time!

    1. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Why? Nothing strange.

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        If they got rid of names from their shirts, can you instantly recognise who for who?

    2. Rainer
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      So when City face Arsenal?

    3. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Arsenal are looking at signing Valderrama next.

  3. TheSteel
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Are Arsenal playing as bad as the lineup suggests?

    1. JBG
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      So far, yes..

    2. Four Hit Wonder
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Bad defensively.

  4. Bruce Lee
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    emery grooming has stepped up

    new teeth
    new haircut

    new man

    1. Four Hit Wonder
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Same old hair dye I think

  5. Dynamic Duos
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Erm just a thought, Arsenal are shite

    1. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Supreme detailed analysis after 12 minutes.

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        No details needed just stay clear.

      2. Dynamic Duos
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        +4, hulk it, hulk it

  6. KGFC
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Is anyone watching the Leicester match? How’s Te-Man playing??

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      City all over Wolves

      1. Marvin.
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Foxes>Wolves

        1. Four Hit Wonder
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Foxes have always been more cunning

    2. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Wolves started strong. Leicester just getting into it now, so ask later.

  7. Rainer
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Rusty Auba

  8. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    All I want are goals from Jota and Perez

  9. TheSteel
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Wolves have only heard rumours of the ball

  10. panda07
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    How do you pronounce Joelinton? Is it just Joe Linton or Joel Inton?

    1. Marvin.
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Joelin ton

    2. Four Hit Wonder
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Jo Elinton is correct

    3. ChuckN
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      It's J Oelin Tonne

    4. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Joe Lin Ton

    5. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Got to do it in a thick Geordie accent though!

    6. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Sat it quickly -

      Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jo-leeee-eeee-eeeene

    7. GREEN IS GOOD
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Joey-line-toon

    8. The Train Driver
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      It's spelled cheat

    9. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Joseph "Jo" Elinton

    10. Sandy Ravage
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Joo-loon-toon

  11. Agger
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Ritchie whipping those lovely balls into the box, could be great value as a DEF

    1. Four Hit Wonder
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He's on pens too.

      1. Four Hit Wonder
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        And will get a lot of cleanies. I've had a plan to do Zinch to Ritchie from the start, as Ritchie was a doubt for GW1

  12. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    If only Haller would get the aerial service Joelinton is getting so far

    1. JBG
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      If only Haller was 0.5 cheaper...

    2. Four Hit Wonder
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, if only Haller played for any other team in the league he'd be FPL gold.

  13. Piggs Boson
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Joe Linton looks sharp.

    1. twoplustwo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yep not bad to be fair

    2. _Make
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He calls himself Jonty these days

    3. Rainer
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Toon Cult Hero come FT!

  14. Agger
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Feck sake. Almiron yc for diving

  15. Rainer
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Almiron hit by a sniper.

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      😆

  16. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    How is Perez looking so far? Is he playing as a striker?

  17. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Pathetic dive by Almiron

    Yc

  18. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    And Auba looks like he can't be bothered

    1. JIMMY TUGGINS
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He always looks like that.

  19. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Good thing about VAR is no more diving.

  20. Emiliano Sala
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    wolves so bad

  21. L'Aeroplanino
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Almiron simulation

  22. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Best replacement for Jiménez? seriously unimpressed by his so far this season.

    1. twoplustwo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      WC imminent

    2. JIMMY TUGGINS
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Out for Barnes right now.

    3. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      JoeLinton - decent 20 minutes so far. 😉

      1. Das Boot
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        scored twice against us last week

        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 17 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Only twice?
          I'll take that back then. 😆

          1. Das Boot
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            lol, that was quite funny for you 😉

            1. Gnu
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 17 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              😉

    4. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Pukki but only for a hit

    5. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Its been 20 minutes. Patience lad

    6. Piggs Boson
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      😀

  23. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    What was that??? 😆

  24. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Alan Smith reckons Mihki needs to do more this season (in his opinion)
    NoShit Sherlock.

    1. Je suis le chat
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Trying to break Alexis records for giving the ball away.

  25. Rainer
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Shelvey post, Ritchie pass.

  26. SHOOTER MCGINN
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Arsenal are bad.

  27. just a man
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Newcastle well up for this

  28. Agger
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Voldermort hits the post

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Nice strike.

  29. nomanenomata
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Is FPL Discovery finished? Any other place to get live scoring updates besides the official site? Thanks

    1. L'Aeroplanino
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      livefpl.net

    2. nomanenomata
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      thanks a million.

  30. Nightcrawler
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Leicester bossing it