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Manchester United’s injury situation appears not quite as bad as first feared as Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.5m) starts at right-back against Leicester.

The player had been flagged with a back injury in the week but has been declared fit for the first XI.

However, Paul Pogba (£8.5m), Anthony Martial (£7.7m) and Luke Shaw (£5.4m) are indeed missing for the Red Devils.

Marcus Rashford (£8.5m) starts the match in a central role supported by Daniel James (£6.2m), Juan Mata (£6.4m) and Andreas Pereira (£5.0m), which means substitute Mason Greenwood (£4.5m) still awaits his first league start of the campaign.

There are very few surprises for opponents Leicester other than Demarai Gray (£5.3m) coming in for his first Premier League start of the season, featuring alongside Jamie Vardy (£8.9m) and James Maddison (£7.1m) in a front-three.

Mason Mount (£6.4m) and Tammy Abraham (£7.2m) hold their places in the Chelsea team despite concerns about Champions League rotation setting in.

The changes come elsewhere in the side as it looks like Frank Lampard has opted for a 3-5-2 formation to match Wolves.

Antonio Rüdiger (£6.0m) makes a much-anticipated return in central defence, joined in the middle by Andreas Christensen (£5.0m) and Fikayo Tomori (£4.5m).

With Emerson (£5.5m) ruled out, Marcos Alonso (£6.2m) returns at left wing-back with Cesar Azpilicueta (£5.9m) on the opposite flank.

Opponents Wolves have restored Diogo Jota (£6.3m) to the starting line-up while Adama Traoré (£5.0m) is at right-back and Jesus Vallejo (£4.9m) and Romain Saïss (£4.4m) come in at centre-back.

Callum Robinson (£5.3m) is fit enough only for the bench for Sheffield United but David McGoldrick (£5.5m) is able to come through and start alongside Oli McBurnie (£5.9m).

John Lundstram (£4.2m) keeps his place in midfield, even as John Fleck (£4.9m) returns from injury, Luke Freeman (£5.4m) the man to make way.

Meanwhile, Southampton’s defensive situation looks a little unclear ahead of kick-off.

They have named three centre-backs in their team, Jan Bednarek (£4.5m), Jannik Vestergaard (£5.1m) and Maya Yoshida (£4.4m) but there is no recognised left-back in the starting line-up.

It is thought either Japanese international Yoshida will play that role in a back-four, or central midfielder Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (£4.9m) will fulfil it in a five-man defence.

In attack, Che Adams (£5.8m) is flanked by Sofiane Boufal (£5.5m) and Moussa Djenepo (£5.4m), who starts despite concerns over a muscle problem.

Finally, it looks as if there’s a different shape for Brighton as they name a 4-3-3 formation. It is possible that Dan Burn (£4.5m) and Adam Webster (£4.4m) are at full-back while Pascal Groß (£6.5m) starts in central midfield and Solly March (£4.9m) pushes forward into more familiar territory.

Brighton XI: Ryan; Webster, Duffy, Dunk, Burn; Groß, Stephens, Pröpper; Maupay, Murray, March.

Burnley XI: Pope; Lowton, Tarkowski, Mee, Pieters; Lennon, Westwood, Cork, McNeil; Barnes, Wood.

Manchester United XI: De Gea; Young, Maguire, Lindelöf, Wan-Bissaka; Matic, McTominay; James, A Pereira, Mata; Rashford.

Leicester XI: Schmeichel; Chilwell, Söyüncü, Evans, R Pereira; Choudhury, Tielemans, Ndidi; D Gray, Vardy, Maddison.

Sheffield Utd XI: D Henderson; O’Connell, Egan, Basham; Stevens, Fleck, Norwood, Lundstram, Baldock; McBurnie, McGoldrick.

Southampton XI: Gunn; Yoshida, Bednarek, Vestergaard, Cédric; Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Højbjerg; Djenepo, Adams, Boufal.

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Lloris; Aurier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose; Sissoko, Winks; Lamela, Eriksen, Son; Kane.

Crystal Palace XI: Guaita; Ward, Cahill, Sakho, van Aanholt; Townsend, Milivojevic, Kouyaté, Schlupp; Zaha, Ayew.

Wolves XI: Patrício; Vallejo, Coady, Dendoncker; Jonny, Moutinho, Neves, Saïss, Traoré; Jiménez, D Jota.

Chelsea XI: Arrizabalaga; Christensen, Rüdiger, Tomori; Azpilicueta, Mount, Jorginho, Kovacic, Alonso; Willian, Abraham.

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  1. HNI
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    I dont think we should get too carried away by Abraham goals in Boly less Wolves. Next is Liverpool so really worth removing favouravle strikers for that match?

    1. JONALDINHO
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 days ago

      Abraham - Pukki - Haller is the forward line to have. Have all 3 and never been better

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 days ago

        That's a nice trio to have.. good on you.

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

      That's what I'm thinking? I'll keep Barnes/Pukki for now. IF Tammy does well v Pool again though, one of them + Mount to TAmmy Ceballos could be on gw7

      1. Pia06rc
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 days ago

        3 braces in 2 games but Tammy needs to do well against Pool to convince you?

        1. Pia06rc
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 9 days ago

          *3 games

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

          Yeah. Goals against Norwich were decent, but two real jammy ones v Sheffield last week, and playing a Willy-less Wolves this week. Meanwhile Barnes plays Norwich next week

    3. JonBoy
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 days ago

      Yet people think Pukki will score against City...!!!

      1. HNI
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 9 days ago

        Pukki first touch and finish are like a ideal striker.

  2. Peter Ouch
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    Can I still get tammy for Gw5?

  3. JIMMY TUGGINS
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    I really hate Kane.

    1. fr3d
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 days ago

      He’s been MVP for me this season. Never considered to bring him in

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 days ago

      We all do

  4. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    Sorry for breaking Mount guys.

  5. tucaoneo
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    Kun 99.67% EO in top 10k

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

      Oh yikes. Haul, especially if Sterling KDB do zilch, would be deadly

  6. Zilla
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    Mount do something in this festival

  7. The Overthinker
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    Kane HAS 13 GOALS AGAINST LEICESTER

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 days ago

      not this Leicester side managed by Brendan do

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 9 days ago

      How many with no Maguire?

    3. JIMMY TUGGINS
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 days ago

      Don't care anymore.

  8. BIind Moth
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    Has anyone considered double Burnley defence? (Pope & defender) - They have great fixtures right up until December. There's not many defenders I like atm so considering it on WC.

  9. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    Have exact cash to do this for a - 4

    Barnes & Matip > Tammy & Aurier

    thoughts?

  10. Brosstan
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    Cant believe I benched Pieters over TAA. Fuming.

    1. JonBoy
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 days ago

      It's still not a bad decision! Trent could have scored on another day. And would you ever bench Trent? Especially against Newcastle?

  11. HurriKane
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    Firmino Son Tammy Mane breaking the template

    1. The Overthinker
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 days ago

      Score a goal instead of posting arry

  12. doy
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    Need to somehow fit in Sterling/Mane/Son/KDB.....hahaha

    1. Garlana
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 days ago

      Yeh I've got that with digne and taa at the back in my current WC draft

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

      Pope 4.0
      TAA Digne 4.5 Lundstram 4.0
      Mane Sterling KDB Son Dendoncker
      Pukki Barnes 4.5

      can do that with a -8 and 0.4 left ITB

      1. Garlana
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 9 days ago

        Almost exactly what I drafted but managed to squeeze in Tammy over pukki

      2. Baked baines
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 9 days ago

        dont chase points

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 days ago

      Nah

  13. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    Mount/Taa to Son/Pieters for free?

  14. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    Half an hour till we're Pep'd

  15. have you seen cyan
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    Alright im off until later.16 points from 6 with Salah cap (including his baps), on a -4 and PVA on a -3.
    So please dont cry if your GW is not going great because it cant be this terrible..

    1. Brosstan
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 days ago

      14 from 7 here. You gotta laugh

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 days ago

        damn thought I would be alone, well im not letting fantasy ruin my weekend so best I go now lol. Might be back for city game

      2. JIMMY TUGGINS
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 days ago

        Thought it'd be impossible for me to get another red arrow but I'm breaking new ground.

    2. Kabayan
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 days ago

      11 from 6 here

  16. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    Vardy only touched the ball 5 times in the first half

  17. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    Fingers crossed for Mount and Barnes.

  18. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    Amazing what chelsea can do without Barkley

  19. Mr Peanutbutter
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    kane should be booked

  20. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    A half to remember. Kane to bag a hatty

  21. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    Virgil & Trent off to good start, but not taking a hit for Tammy is final kick in the balls!

  22. AC Pilkington
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    How has Kane looked compared to Son?

    1. Je suis le chat
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 days ago

      More Anglo Saxon!

    2. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 days ago

      Same

      1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 days ago

        Both with their eyes

  23. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    Can see Burnley conceding. Pope being forced to make a lot of saves.

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

      hope not!

  24. WVA
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    How on earth did Kane not get booked for that?

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 days ago

      See below.

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 days ago

      Ref has the armband on him 🙂

  25. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    Kane no yellow. Why cause he is Harry Kane. Pathetic.

  26. mixology
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    Holding on to Lucas Moura didn’t really work out. surprised he didn’t start today

  27. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    LOL kane not YCd for a rugby tackle on Zaha

  28. fgdu
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    Zouma 1 pt!!!!

  29. NotNowKato
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    Just rage tfrd Salah and Wilson for Abraham and Sane plus 0.4 in the bank.

    Im going to regret that aren't I.

    Damn you afternoon drinking *shakes fist at sky*

  30. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    7 years, 9 days ago

    Yes! Brighton goal