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Bale recalled as Kane-less Spurs take on Brighton in final Gameweek 21 match

Tottenham Hotspur are without the injured Harry Kane (£11.1m) for the final match of Gameweek 21 but there is still plenty of interest from a Fantasy perspective in the Lilywhites’ Sunday evening clash with Brighton and Hove Albion.

Kane is absent with ankle problems, with Gareth Bale (£9.3m) handed a start for just the second time in the league this season.

Bale for Kane is one of four changes that Jose Mourinho has made to his starting XI.

The other alterations see Toby Alderweireld (£5.4m), Davison Sanchez (£5.2m) and Moussa Sissoko (£4.8m) come in for Eric Dier (£5.0m), Serge Aurier (£5.2m) and Matt Doherty (£5.6m).

The Brighton team news is unexpectedly straightforward, with manager Graham Potter making no changes from the side that drew with Fulham.

All of the Seagulls’ players have ownerships of less than 4% in FPL but the game’s most-selected asset does feature in tonight’s clash, with Son Heung-min (£9.8m) in the visitors’ line-up.

Son features in just under 60% of Fantasy squads, both overall and within the top 10,000.

He was also among the top ten most popular purchases of Gameweek 21, attracting 167,978 transfers in.

Son has hit eight goals on the road already in 2020/21, although only one has arrived since Gameweek 6.


Brighton XI: Sanchez, White, Dunk, Webster, Veltman, Gross, Bissouma, Mac Allister, March, Maupay, Trossard.

Spurs XI: Lloris, Sanchez, Alderweireld, Rodon, Davies, Sissoko, Ndombele, Hojberg, Bergwijn, Bale, Son.

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

    Would you play Soucek GW 23 or 24?

    Have 3 WH already so if I would like to get Antonio for these fixtures, would need to take a hit for Martin out - on the other hand, can just do Soucek to Grealish now.
    Thoughts?

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

      One more thing, is Grealish the best option for up to 10 attacker right now?

    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Don’t get rid of Soucek.

  2. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Any pressers before deadline? Got Bam and Raph flagged 🙁

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

      Bam said he is fine

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Good news thanks

    2. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Bamford will be fine. Rapha didn't appear too bad when going off - looked precautionary

  3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Bottomed. Kane >

    A) DCL
    B) Watkins
    C) Cavani (!)
    D) Ayew (!!)
    E) Other

    Already have Antonio and Bamford

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Wilson? 🙂

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I think he’s had his fun this season.

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          10 goals, 4 assists and palace next. Fraser and Saint Max back now too. Seems like we have changed to a slightly more attacking formation. Could be worth a punt over some of the other names you have mentioned

          1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            True. Will consider it. Thanks!

        2. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Newcastle have a bit more about them in attack in the recent past.

          1. Bushwhacker
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            In one game. Where goal two was against a desperate team with 10 up ...

            1. RAFA THE GAFFA
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              We have changed formation and got two key attackers back. I think it’s a wait and see but could come good. He’s an excellent player

            2. GreennRed
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              Yes. And only recent past where they were pretty brutal in attack so it's easier to raise the bar from a low base. But since St Max and Fraser are getting more gametime, Almiron getting more go forward and Joelinton little time it's improved. Shelve pinging ball too, which he can be great at. I'm not a salesman, there's definite reasons to be cynical!

              1. RAFA THE GAFFA
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                I think he’s a wait and see. Could do well midweek though

  4. CoracAld2831
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Only 22 points this week.

    Abysmal.

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Well done for actually posting honesty! Lots of jam spread around this week, unlucky mate.

    2. COYR
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Echo the thoughts of Bushwhacker, was a week full of luck. City and Chelsea defensive rotation, Jammy bench replacements (Dallas off the bench was definite Jam, started Justin ahead of him) and Salah being a vice captain for lots of Sterling captainers to mentioned but a few!

      Better luck next GW mate, at least it's not a long wait!

  5. Konstaapeli
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Got two FT's. Who'd you pick and would you do both transfers?

    Kane to >
    A) Antonio
    B) Wilson
    C) Ings
    D) Watkins

    Soucek to >
    1) Grealish
    2) Maddison
    3) Barnes
    4) Mane

    1. Champione
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A1 looks very good

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

        Cheers. Was thinking that.

    2. LSK
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A1

    3. COYR
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A1 or A3 depending on if you want more or less of a differential

  6. Champione
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    What to do with 2 FTs here? 0.0 ITB

    Martinez
    Cancelo Dias Shaw
    Salah Bruno Son Gundogan
    Ings DCL Bamford

    McCarthy Digne Targett Lookman

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I’d be tempted to get rid of Son

      1. Champione
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, considering Grealish

    2. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      how long you owned digne for?
      surely play vs Leeds (benching headache either way)

  7. GreennRed
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    What games does Mourinho watch when Spurs play?

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Tried being critical ; now try we’re out of gas.

  8. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Play ?

    A Digne (lee)
    B Dallas (EVE)
    C Coufal (avl)

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

      A

    2. Champione
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A

    3. LSK
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I’d back A now you have him or sell.

      1. Buck The Trent
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Yes, I took-4 him this gw lol

        1. Buck The Trent
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          *for him

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

          ya me too. and i bravely put the cpt on him. Biggest error i've made this season

  9. daredevil_22
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    1) Who to get in for Rashford ?
    a) Sterling
    b) Grealish
    2) Who to captain ? Sterling or Salah?

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A ; Salah

  10. balint84
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Baamford+Kwp to Watkins+Thiago

    Doit or not? (Save Bamford?)

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      No way

  11. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Best move for this week:

    1. Brewster >> Antonio (bench Raph / Soucek)
    2. Raph / Soucek >> Grealish
    3. Raph / Soucek >> Maddison
    4. Other
    5. Save FT

    1. CoracAld2831
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Meant Bamford.

    2. CoracAld2831
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      3. But consider Barnes or Tielemans also if they are not in your team.

  12. CoracAld2831
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    GW22 Question:

    Should one:

    1. Keep DCL?
    2. Replace him with Bamworth?
    3. Replace him with Watkins?
    4. Replace him with Lacazette?
    4. Replace him with Ings, Jesus, Firmino or Martial?

    P.S I already have Antonio and Wilson.

    1. CoracAld2831
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Meant to say Bamford.

    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      2

  13. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    What to do here?

    Martinez, DDG
    Stones, Cancelo, Coufal, Digne, Mitchell
    Salah, Sterling, Bruno, Saka, Soucek
    Bamford, DCL, Antonio

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Sit back and relax

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Maybe ditch Mitchell if you have the funds

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

          2,4 ITB

  14. CoracAld2831
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Another question regarding Son regarding GW22:

    Should you:

    1. Keep him
    2. Replace him with Barnes, Maddison or Tielemans?
    3. Replace him with Grealish?
    4. Replace him with Sterling?
    5. Replace him with Zaha, Saka, Mount or Pereira?
    6. Other?

    1. CoracAld2831
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I'm already have Soucek, Gundo, Salah and Fernandes.

    2. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      he should be right up there for most captained in gw23
      grealish has the doubles so makes sense there
      the rest is more hit n hope

  15. MARVELLUS
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Fed up of McCarthy Ryan!

    Bring in Martinez or..... Guaita?

    Guatia in great form, look at those points and fixtures...

    1. SallySlayer
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Martinez set and forget

  16. Bleh
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Martinez (Steer)
    Dias, Stones, Cresswell, Holding (Mitchell)
    Salah, Bruno, Gundogan, Soucek (Stephens)
    Bamford, DCL (Brewster)
    1 FT, 12.8 ITB

    Which move looks best here?

    A. Holding > TAA
    B. Stephens > Grealish
    C. Brewster > Antonio

    1. SallySlayer
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I'd do Brewster to Antonio to avoid benching headache with (B)

  17. SallySlayer
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Help, 55 this week but hoping to catch some rivals.
    Cancelo - Robbo - Coufal (taylor, mitchell)
    Gundo - Barnes - Son - Bruno (bissouma)
    Wilson - Bamford - DCL

    Biggest priority here? 1 FT lots ITB
    A) Wilson --> Antonio
    B) Son --> Grealiash? Want Son for GW 23 vs wba
    C) roll transfer

  18. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    1ft. 2.9m itb. Brewster > Antonio? Cheers

    Martinez
    Robbo digne stones
    Salah Sterling Bruno gundo saka
    Dcl bamford

    Forster coufal Dallas brewster

  19. FPL Bond @ Twitter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Bamford likely to start next GW?

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

      Sure. He says just had a dead leg and if he's fit, he's undroppable now if he wasn't before.

      Relieved Kane got nobbled, otherwise I'd have sold Bampot for Antonio.

      1. FPL Bond @ Twitter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I'm worried because I sold Bamford for DCL this week. Absolutely frustrated.

  20. PastaFasul
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Epic GW 21 Wildcard Failure: Players OUT...Salah, Dias, Dallas, Bamford> Players IN: Mane, Cancelo, Justin, DCL.
    And to add insult to injury I played Johnstone over Martinez. I blame "template fatigue"...previous team 91% template / WC team 43% template.

    The only saving grace was Barnes Cap....42 all out. I refuse to count how many points my pre-Wildcard team would have scored.

  21. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    1 FT

    A. Brewster >> Antonio (bench Soucek)
    B. Soucek >> Grealish

    choose one, thanks

  22. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Bamford news

    ‘Dead leg, I’ll be alright!’

    "I've got myself in my own fantasy as well"

    https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1355909983389556738

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

      Bamford playing but not captaining himself, Robbo taking out Mane knowing he was injured - we need a special weekly page just to cover PL players' fantasy teams!

  23. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    You want rough?

    I'll give you Rough.

    AWB to Digne for a hit. (-4-8+1= -11)
    Stones and Cancelo no show. Only one auto subbed(Dallas) in as Dier didn't play. (-12+7= -5)
    Benched Bamford for Soucek. (-15+1= -14)

    Approximately lost out on 30 points.

    Smooth = Salah + Ing's sleeve.

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Reply fail.