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Brooks returns as Bournemouth host Palace in late kick-off

Saturday evening’s late game is all about differentials as Bournemouth host Crystal Palace.

It marks a first Premier League start of the season for David Brooks (£6.2m) who has missed all of the campaign thus far following a long-term injury in the summer of 2019.

Owned by 0.1% of Fantasy managers worldwide, there is already intrigue in whether or not the Welsh international can be a hidden gem once again after he produced a 123-point season in 2019/20.

The rest of the Bournemouth team is similarly devoid of Fantasy investment, Diego Rico (£4.2m) the joint-most popular asset on 8.1% ownership, although the left-back finds himself on the bench.

Jack Simpson (£3.9m) is in the same proportion of squads but is absent from the matchday squad entirely.

Outside of that, 3.7% will be hoping Aaron Ramsdale (£4.5m) can keep a clean sheet and 4.6% are still sitting on Callum Wilson (£7.4m).

Meanwhile, the absence of the 19%-owned Martin Kelly (£4.1m) reduces the interest in Crystal Palace assets considerably.

However, there will be keen eyes on Jordan Ayew (£5.2m) and Wilfried Zaha (£6.7m), sat in 8.8% and 9% of squads respectively.

Bournemouth XI (4-4-2): Ramsdale; A Smith, Aké, S Cook, Stacey; Brooks, Lerma, L Cook, H Wilson; J King, C Wilson.

Crystal Palace XI (4-4-2): Guaita; van Aanholt, Cahill, Dann, J Ward; Zaha, Milivojevic, Kouyaté, McArthur; Benteke, Ayew.

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  1. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Pick a trio on WC
    A- Son Ayew saka
    B- Bergwijn Ayew mount/Barnes
    C- bergwijn Tammy saka

    1. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      None, redo

      1. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Wrong answer
        Try again

    2. Jam0sh
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      The one without Ayew and Bergwijn

      1. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Dude, one of the trio will be benched

    3. Anna Lingus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      C

    4. Reg83
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      c

  2. KingRichud
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Boring questions complete WC
    A) Martinez(arsenal gk) and c Taylor
    B) McCarthy and Fernandez

    1. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      B

  3. Woy_is_back
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Come on Cahill, grab a goal!

    1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Is that the half time talk

      1. Woy_is_back
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Yup

  4. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Palace above Arsenal 😆

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Woy for Arsenal? 😉

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        He's perfect for a low budget underdog team.

        So yeah, Arsenal a good fit 😉

    2. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Given their mounting injuries and current form, won't be surprised if Arsenal finish the season outside the top half and closer to 13-14th

    3. Tasty Jerk
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      So happy Arsenal didn't go for Cahill on a free and splashed out on Luiz instead, good result for us 😀

      1. KGFC
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        That's nasty 😆

  5. DMP
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    RMWC

    Pope
    VVD Maguire Aurier
    KDB Mane Son Fernandes Martial
    Jimenez CLewin

    Sketelenburg Saiss Lascelles S.Long

  6. FPL Pillars
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    #Wenger in

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

    Help on WC

    pope 3.9
    Vvd lascelles doherty holgate robinson
    Mane kdb bruno son guenduizu
    Rashford dcl jimenez

    1. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Very solid. No TAA will hurt you if he scores big given his ownership. Tempted to move guen to saka

      1. dshv
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        If i want taa should remove dcl or downgrade jimenez to jota

        What do you think

        1. Anna Lingus
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          remove dcl, keep jimi

        2. n-doggg
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          DLC to Deeney or Ayew

          Or Rashford to Tammy

  8. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    If u had jota, would you look to keep or get rid.....

    Bournemouth home next.... but dunno how many minutes he will get....

    Thanks

    1. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      If on WC then I would not keep. If you are not on WC worth keeping for sure

    2. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      That's probably true for most of the players. I'd keep him for atleast one more if I had him.

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        I'm not on wildcard....guess I keep and see what happens

  9. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    A. Son and saiss
    B. Alli and Doherty

    1. manu4life99
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Based on first spurs game I would prefer Bergwijn to Alli

    2. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      If on WC, get Son and Doh. Make downgrades elsewhere. Both are worth it.

      1. n-doggg
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        where from?:

        Pope
        TAA, Doherty, Egan
        Kdb, mane, alli, Bruno, saka
        Rashford, Jiminez

        Ayew, lascelles, Kiko, Martin

        1. KGFC
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          You'd have to sacrifice either Rash or TAA. I get your dilemma as I too was thinking the exact same before the games resumed. Sold TAA for Alonso. If you don't want to do that, maybe Rashford for Ings/DCL?

          1. n-doggg
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 10 months ago

            Thanks. I think I’m willing to take a punt on alli for now. Can easily switch Rashford back down to one of those two next week. TAA staying put!

            1. KGFC
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 10 months ago

              Cool, ADB 🙂

        2. AD2110
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          Downgrade Pope to Martinez and Ayew/Saka to Nketia/Geundouzi?

  10. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    FH31 last spot

    A) VVD
    B) DCL

    1. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      B

    2. JabariParkersEyelid
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Have you seen Norwich? B

  11. SweepaKeepa
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Wolves vs Bournemouth next week. Biggest form mismatch.

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Jimi TC candidate

      1. SweepaKeepa
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Or Doherty even.

        1. Nightcrawler
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          Id be shocked if doherty starts

          1. have you seen cyan
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 10 months ago

            whys that?

            1. Nightcrawler
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 10 months ago

              3 games in 8 days

              Europa rotation indicates he shd not start

          2. SweepaKeepa
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 10 months ago

            Do they even have another rb?

            1. Nightcrawler
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 10 months ago

              They had another rwb in europa

  12. Ian Davis
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Best 3rd striker to go with Jimenez and DCL? *budget not an issue

    1. Anna Lingus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Aguero

    2. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Ings, Rashford or Tammy.

    3. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Wait to see how Abraham gets on. Most will have Rashford

    4. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      kane

      1. Anna Lingus
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        lol Suarez

    5. Ian Davis
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      I’m not sure I’m any clearer now...

  13. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Can I claw back 60 points on ML rival with just 3/4 different players to him and punty captain choices?

    1. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Easily

      1. George Agdgdgwngo
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Really??? I didn’t think it would be possible

        1. George Agdgdgwngo
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          This would be the team I go with

          Martinez
          Taa, Doherty, Alonso
          KDB, Mane, Son, Bruno
          DCL, Jimi, Rashford

          Shared players are taa, Doherty, kdb, Bruno, DCL, rashford, jimi

          1. n-doggg
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 10 months ago

            With no mane or son you’d probably win without punts captain picks.

            How long is Leno going to be out for though...

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Yes it's doable, you need to nail those captain choices and jump on inform players a week or 2 before he does

    3. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Your 3-4 players outscore him by 5 points only each week is 40 points before captain is included

      1. George Agdgdgwngo
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Nice. Thanks for the vote of confidence guys.

        Should of said he has salah

  14. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Had a planned - 4 to lose mahrez and Aguero.
    Now Leno injury means I don't have a playing gk next gw.
    So, another - 4? Or is this a good week for FH?

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      You are not alone 🙁

    2. Anna Lingus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      planned -4s are the worst

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        I took a calculated gamble.....no wc, and wanted to have a bit of fun.
        Gk transfers are not my idea of fun though!

        1. Anna Lingus
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          correction: choosing between a gk transfer, a planned hit, and whether or not to take a hit on a moderately important yet non-essential starter with a 1 match yc suspension followed by a solid run of home fixtures is the worst. lol

      2. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Planned WC one week after unlimited transfers is even worse.

        1. waltzingmatildas
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          At least no points hits!!!

    3. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Nooe, saving FH for last week is worth more imo.

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        You are right. Might just do the - 8 then.

  15. JabariParkersEyelid
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Pretty set now.

    Pope 3.9
    Trent Doherty Maguire (Lascelles, 4.1)
    Richarlison KDB Salah Bruno Son
    DCL Jimenez (Nketiah)

    Who is that 4.1 defender though? Richarlison will he gone when he's done wrecking Norwich.

  16. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    RMT (Having to chase due to fpl towers changing the rules)
    Pope (McCarthy)
    Alonso Doherty Laporte VVD TAA
    Bergwijn Salah Bruno KDB Sarr
    Jimmi (Greenwood Nkethia)

    1. Flynny
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Too heavy at the back by far for me I'm afraid

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        I know but pts per million they are value. As I said i have basically given up after losing my WC.
        Stuck at 50k and it won't get better

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          50k? Cry me a river

          1. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 10 months ago

            ????

            1. JabariParkersEyelid
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 10 months ago

              50k is good?

              1. Eze Really?
                • 9 Years
                3 years, 10 months ago

                Not compared to my ML rival. My ML used to be casuals. Not any more.

        2. Yank Revolution
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          Thats a strange attitude. Plenty of time to climb very high.

          1. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 10 months ago

            It is a ML decision.

      2. George Agdgdgwngo
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Love the alonso pick

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          As I said, chasing. All in as they say in poker.

    2. Blunder fc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      I really like that team as a gamble. Just need to watch out for Alonso not playing

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Correct; Sarr is my cover. 2 captains and the rest points per million picks and eye candy picks

    3. Rover
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Alonso is a weak link. Yes he has good points per million but what you want is points per million per minute then multiple by minutes over the rest of the season. Look at the gaps between Chelsea's games. Alonso will rotate will James in the starting XI (with Azpi switching flanks).

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        For sure he is a risk. As I said above, Sarr is my cover for him. I will change if he fails.

      2. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        James has played ahead of Azpil on the pitch with both starting down the right at the same time and I very much doubt Azpil will switch flanks at all with both Alonso and Emerson fit

        Alonso has looked good on his return to the team and I think he has won his place back

  17. FPL Diet
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    A) Salah & Jota
    B) Mane & Calvert-Lewin

    What do you reckon??

    1. Flynny
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      B

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      B

  18. bigdip
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Please help me fill blanks in WC Team:
    DDG (Martin)
    TAA/Saiss/Taylor (Lundy/Lascelles)
    KDB/Son/Mane(c)/Bruno/__
    ___/__ (Nketiah)

    Midfield Option:
    A) Mount
    B) Barnes
    C) Traore

    Striker Options:
    A Rashford & DCL/Jota
    B) Jimenez & DCL

    1. JabariParkersEyelid
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Mount as would expect Barnes to be benched after today.

      B.

  19. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Is this FH team worth it if it means only having Guendouzi as my playing bench option?

    Martinez
    Saiss - Trent - Lascelles
    Richarlison - Salah - Mane - Son
    Rashford - Jimmy - DCL

    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Guendouzi might get banned

    2. JabariParkersEyelid
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Yes it is worth it.

    3. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Where is Bruno?

  20. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    On free hit
    A) Robbo
    B) Van Dijk

    1. JabariParkersEyelid
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      B for bonus but honestly who knows. Just get Trent and don't think about it

  21. Saro0808
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    As the game week progresses, it become a horror show for my team.
    Changed my captain to kun from kbd in last mins.
    Leno injured now....
    Auba flops, should I hold on to him?
    3 Sheff Utd defenders,tough fixtures ahead.
    1 Ft transfer,what should I do? willing to go for - 4.
    leno to (5.0) gk and basham/baldock to saiss/boly

    1. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      I have to keep Auba...his next two fixtures are favorable. He's too good to stay cold for long.

  22. KGFC
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    King asking to be subbed

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Possibly a red card

      1. KGFC
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Nopes, not foul play

  23. ZimZalabim
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    has to be red

  24. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Which is better?

    A- Degea TAA Bergwijn

    B- Martinez Robertson Son

    1. Anna Lingus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      a. barely

  25. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    My non FH team...

    Pope
    Maguire, Doherty, Taylor
    Kdb, Salah, Manè, Fernandes
    Jiminez, Jota, Ings

    Could have held off!

  26. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Theory: A strong bench doesn't seem as important now that PL has 5 subs and the players in your first XI are more likely to play even if they start at bench.

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Think the same. But you can still Get injuries

    2. beric
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      I agree with your theory in theory, however with defenders i like to have a choice as to which one i want to play.

      Also injuries

    3. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Agree. There will be a higher rate of injuries in the early weeks do so best to at least have a decent first sub.

    4. Rover
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Yes I agree. And many people counter with injuries, but that's exactly what transfers are for. You are unlikely to have an injury now where you miss one game and be back for the next. Out for a week IRL is 2-3 FPL GWs.

  27. TomSaints
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Pope
    Doherty / TAA / Aurier
    Salah / KDB / Fernandes / KDB / Bergwijn (unsure)
    Rashford / Ings / Jiminez

    Martinez / Lord Lund / Kelly / *Bergwijn (7.7 to spend)

    Any thoughts?

    1. TomSaints
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Ha forgot to say Traoré

    2. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      I would like to buy another DeBruyne kind sir. Where can i get one?

      1. TomSaints
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Wouldn’t it be great!

    3. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Really like it. Don't think I'd change much! Maybe Kelly to Robinson?

  28. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Solanke might score his 2nd goal in 39 games today!

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Good record that. Wouldn't put it past him

  29. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    FH draft gw31

    De Gea
    Trent | Doherty | Aurier
    Mane | B.Fernandes | Son | Richarlison
    Vardy | Jimenez | Calvert-Lewin

    3.9 | Armstrong | Kiko.F | 3.9

    1. Dannyb
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Very similar to my wildcard team.

  30. dshv
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Wc

    Robertson or vvd ?