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Extensive rotation hits FPL teams in latest round of Gameweek 16 matches

Heavy rotation has struck Fantasy Premier League managers once again as the gap between Gameweeks 15 and 16 takes its toll.

Owners of West Ham and Brighton assets are suffering the most from Tuesday’s team selections while Southampton and Leeds have proved the more reliable squads to rely on.

David Moyes has dropped Vladimir Coufal (£4.7m), Jarrod Bowen (£6.4m), Issa Diop (£4.3m) and Ben Johnson (£3.9m) to the bench, where they are joined by the returning Michail Antonio (£6.2m).

Sebastien Haller (£6.1m) still leads the line supported by Pablo Fornals (£6.1m), Manuel Lanzini (£6.4m) and Andriy Yarmolenko (£5.5m) in attacking midfield, while Ryan Fredericks (£4.2m) occupies Coufal’s right-back berth.

By contrast, a relatively unchanged Southampton have kept key Fantasy assets such as Che Adams (£6.1m) and Kyle Walker-Peters (£4.8m) in the starting line-up, where there is also a relatively surprise return of Danny Ings (£8.3m), who missed the last match with a hamstring problem.

Marcelo Bielsa has gone for a similar approach for Leeds’ trip to West Bromwich Albion naming a completely unchanged side, which means another start for Patrick Bamford (£6.5m), Raphinha (£5.4m), Stuart Dallas (£4.8m) and Illan Meslier (£4.6m).

West Bromwich Albion line-up in a 4-4-2 formation with Callum Robinson (£5.4m) and Karlan Grant (£5.8m) leading the line.

FPL midfielder Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.4m) returns to the Arsenal line-up for the first time since sustaining an injury ahead of Gameweek 14.

The Arsenal star is set to lead the Gunners’ line ahead of attacking midfield trio Gabriel Martinelli (£4.9m), Emile Smith-Rowe (£4.4m) and Bukayo Saka (£5.2m).

Aubameyang is the sole change to Mikel Arteta’s line-up from the 3-1 win against Chelsea in GW15, as Alexandre Lacazette (£8.2m) drops to the bench.

A positive Covid test rules Gabriel (£5.0m) out of Gameweeks 16 and 17, at least.

Graham Potter has made six changes from the XI that began the 2-2 draw at West Ham on Sunday.

Alexis Mac Allister (£5.3m), Pascal Gross (£5.8m), Alireza Jahanbakhsh (£5.4m), Davy Propper (£4.8m), budget defender Bernardo (£3.9m) and Joel Veltman (£4.3m) are all drafted in for the Seagulls.

Adam Lallana (£6.2m) misses out through injury while Ben White (£4.4m), Solly March (£5.0m), Leandro Trossard (£5.8m), Neal Maupay (£6.1m) and Danny Welbeck (£5.5m) are all on the bench.

Tariq Lamptey (£4.7m) is still sidelined with a hamstring injury. On Sunday, Potter said of the right-back:

“Tariq is going to be a few days, maybe weeks. He won’t be ready for the next game [Arsenal].” – Graham Potter

Chris Wilder has made just one change to the Sheffield United XI for their clash with Burnley at Turf Moor.

Lys Mousset (£5.8m) replaces budget midfielder Oliver Burke (£4.4m), with the Scot only fit enough for the bench due to an ongoing back issue.

That means Rhian Brewster (£4.5m) earns a third consecutive start in the Sheffield United forward line.

Having announced today that they recorded a number of positive Covid-19 tests, the Blades name seven substitutes out of a maximum of nine.

The Clarets also show just one alteration to their Gameweek 15 line-up, as Robbie Brady (£5.0m) replaces Josh Benson (£4.5m) at right-midfield.

Sean Dyche had hoped to also have Dwight McNeil (£5.7m) available, though the winger is not even fit enough to make the Burnley bench.

On the two widemen, the Burnley boss said in his pre-match press conference:

“With the two games in three days, we had to make a judgement call. We think they both have a chance [of facing Sheffield United] but we just felt the fatigue element of two games and what it might do, when you are coming out of a minor injury, we just had to make a decision.” – Sean Dyche

Gameweek 16 Line-ups

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Sanchez; Burn, Dunk, Webster; Bernardo, Propper, Bissouma, Veltman; Mac Allister, Gross; Jahanbakhsh.

Arsenal XI: Leno; Tierney, Mari, Holding, Bellerin; Xhaka, Elneny; Martinelli, Smith-Rowe, Saka; Aubameyang.

Burnley XI: Pope; Taylor, Mee, Tarkowski, Lowton; Pieters, Westwood, Brownhill, Brady; Wood, Barnes.

Sheffield United XI: Ramsdale; Robinson, Egan, Basham; Stevens, Osborn, Ampadu, Baldock; McGoldrick, Mousset, Brewster.

Southampton XI: A McCarthy; Bertrand, Bednarek, J Stephens, Walker-Peters; Walcott, Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Djenepo; Adams, Ings.

West Ham United XI: Fabianski; Cresswell, Ogbonna, Dawson, Fredericks; Rice, Soucek; Fornals, Lanzini, Yarmolenko; Haller.

West Bromwich Albion XI: Johnstone; Gibbs, Ajayi, O’Shea, Furlong; Diangana, Gallagher, Sawyers, M Phillips; C Robinson, Grant.

Leeds United XI: Meslier; Alioski, Ayling, Struijk, Dallas; K Phillips; Harrison, Klich, Rodrigo, Raphinha; Bamford.

Article written by David Munday and Colm Hayes.

2,330 Comments Post a Comment
  1. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    No Martial

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

      balls...my goalscorer challenge pick

  2. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Few rivals ahead of me have Kane (c) Son (vc)

    Hmmmm...

    1. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Well that’s foolish!

  3. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Phew Bruno survives

  4. Fudgy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Chris Wood has unironically ruined my season

    1. NejiHyuuga01
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Patience, brace incoming

  5. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Raphinha's xC (Expected Celebrations) through the roof at the moment

  6. Salan
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    At least Bruno starts.

  7. Salarrivederci
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    RASHY TIME!

    1. Salarrivederci
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Rashy 5 goals tonight!

  8. Doctor Evil
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Just keep a clean sheet bow Alioski

  9. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    So Arteta Ozil £350k week not playing how do you account for the next three highest paid still not showing up Auba, Willian & Pepe??

    1. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      They didnt do much in the games they've played have they

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Big contracts just out for a stroll

  10. yalala
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Nice Bruno and Rashford in

  11. Duke Silver ☑
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    LiveFPL's Cup Qualification score is very good. Another cool feature Mr. Ragabolly

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      +1

  12. CRO KLOPP
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Alioski in team of the week after 45 mins sums this gmwk so far

  13. Jdpz
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Raphinha is my second Podence.

  14. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Bruno I need you badly to do plenty

  15. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Bruno playing centre mid again...

  16. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Looks like it's Bruno w/ Pogba, say goodbye to any hope of a haul from him

  17. Tommy J
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    The fantasy Gods are not smiling on me, brought in Matip injured, took him out and brought in Taylor, injured- I’ll let you know who I bring in next!

    1. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      bring in chilwell please

  18. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Wtf is up with my Taylor cleanie and max BAPS?

  19. BenDavies
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Raphinha and Wood goals in the 2nd half please.
    Can't believe I typed that sentence but this is the FPL season we're having.

  20. Duke Silver ☑
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Cavani and Bruno. Goals inbound.

  21. thehodge
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    BB GW19 Probably out the window with Taylor’s injury now. There’s literally nothing we can do with everything going on. Everybody is in the same both. No point in having a meltdown, sit back and let it all unfold.

    1. thehodge
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      *boat

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Taylor might make the dgw though

  22. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    OMGG KILMAN STARTSSS GET INN

    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Now CS and Goal pls

      1. Gobigorgohome
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        THISSSS

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

      Looking at that team could be minus points

    3. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yes, 3rd on my bench and he gets the points in!

  23. el polako
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Kilman !! Another 1 or 2 points added - flying lads !!!

  24. yalala
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Need a Rashford hat trick here

  25. Salarrivederci
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Now I just need TAA and Robbo to show up. And either Welbeck to come on soon or Brewster to score 😛

  26. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    How likely is the Spurs game to be called off tomorrow?

    1. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      no smoke without fire. i'd say 75%

      1. Gooner Kebab
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        doom and gloom

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

      Worrying tbh

    3. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      70% imo

  27. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Aguero over Cavani or Firmino really was a mistake :/

  28. Saka_me_sideways
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    How was Bamford not given an assist for the Alioski goal, but Cresswell was the other day for the Soucek goal? Pretty much the same thing.

  29. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Kilman and Mitchell back from the dead I see.

  30. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Spending hours on a wildcard draft then going for Taylor over Alioski is a typical FPL moment 😀