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Walker-Peters back in Saints defence alongside Vestergaard

Kyle Walker-Peters (£4.7m) has returned from a quad injury to start at right-back for Southampton, as the Saints try to halt a run of five successive league defeats.

This dreadful form includes a 9-0 mauling at Manchester United and a remarkable 3-2 defeat to a Newcastle United side who had to play the final 15 minutes with only nine men.

However, Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men started their recovery with a midweek FA Cup victory over today’s opponents Wolves.

Both sides have made changes from their meeting 72 hours ago, with Alex McCarthy (£4.5m) back in goal, Jannik Vestergaard (£4.7m) coming into defence and Takumi Minamino (£6.0m) being cup-tied for the 2-0 win.

That means Nathan Redmond (£6.4m) again starts up front alongside Danny Ings (£8.4m), after impressing his manager in this role. “I like him more, to be honest,” said Hasenhuttl on this positional switch. “He gives me more deep runs and his quality on the ball causes problems for the opponent.”

Che Adams (£5.8m) therefore takes a place on the substitutes bench, a previously popular FPL asset but without a goal since 13th December.

Southampton are struggling in defence, having conceded 18 goals in the five matches since their last clean sheet in Gameweek 17. Jan Bednarek (£4.9m) has had a particularly torrid time, scoring -7 at Old Trafford thanks to an own goal, red card and conceding nine times. He followed with an own goal at Newcastle, although this was mercifully credited to Miguel Almiron (£5.6m).

They will be confident of shutting out Wolves, a side struggling for goals after the long-term injury of Raul Jimenez (£8.2m) added to the high-profile summer sales of Matt Doherty (£5.6m) and Diogo Jota (£6.6m).

Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo heavily rotated for Thursday’s cup tie but his line-up here contains only one change from the side which drew 0-0 with Leicester last Sunday. Cheap defender Max Kilman (£4.0m) makes way for Romain Saiss (£4.9m).

Hopes were higher for Adama Traore (£6.0m) this season, after bagging four goals and nine assists in 2019-20. Recent weeks have finally brought consistent minutes to the pacy winger, as he aims to add to the one solitary assist of this campaign.

At left wing-back, Santo continues to manage the minutes of Jonny Otto (£5.4m). The Spaniard is being eased back into action after a long-term anterior cruciate ligament injury, being replaced at half-time against both Southampton and Leicester.

Pedro Neto (£5.7m) starts again, being Wolves’ only consistent goal threat of the season. Almost ever-present, Neto has tallyied up four goals and six assists so far.

SOUTHAMPTON XI (4-4-2): McCarthy; Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Vestergaard, Bertrand; Armstrong, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Minamino; Ings, Redmond

WOLVES XI (3-4-3): Patricio; Dendoncker, Coady, Saiss; Semedo, Moutinho, Ruben Neves, Jonny; Traore, Willian Jose, Neto

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  1. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    All popular United assets starting today.

    That includes DDG, so no Martinez for Andy 😮

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers!

      2. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Rashy on the right isn't ideal for him but West Brom are so pants, it might not matter.

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Awesome

  2. TomSaints
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    While it’s half time, are there any palace fans who know what’s going on with Mitchell?

    I got him several weeks back after the run of games and he immediately got dropped...

    1. fr3d
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah he's an absolute powerhouse of a left back I can't fathom how he's been dropped

    2. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Palace are on the beach already - avoid their players

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

        I’m regretting it. Building bb gw26 and he is my only issue.

        Yes palace have two fixtures, one will be an 8-0 loss to united haha.

        Just deciding if it’s worth a hit to resolve.

  3. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which two from these would you pick on a WC (alongside Gundo)?

    1. Cancelo (PP - 5.8m, now 6.1m).
    2. Stones (PP- 4.8m, now 5.2m).
    3. Sterling (Buying now at 11.6m).

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      1 and 2

      Raz is overpriced this season

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      1,2

    3. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I’m on Gundo with 1&2 and I think I’ll stick with it

    4. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      1 and 3. I think having Sterling avoids spreading the cash around. Easy switch to KdB when he's back.

  4. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Saints watch:

    Defence - look assured
    JWP - composed as you'd expect
    Minamino - was he even playing?
    Armstrong - Good on the ball, assist for Ings
    Redmond - Don't bother. Seriously
    Ings - Good energy and got into some good positions. Goal

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

      Vesteergard, KWP and Ings are the candidates. Armstrong good 5th mid but Raphinha has already taken the spot.

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I'm toying between Armstrong and JWP for 4th mid spot

  5. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which one sounds best ?

    1. Martin Stephens to Meslier Raphinha -4 and BB, WC before 26
    2. WC now and BB 26

    Martinez
    Cancelo/Stones/Tarko/Coufal
    Salah/Bruno/Grealish/Gundo
    Antonio/Bamford

    Martin/DCL/Robo/Stephens

    1. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn’t WC until we know the 26 fixtures for sure. Think you’re in a decent position to manage with FTs and hits

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      And we got kabak. lol

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Joke league, no wonder Thiago can't adjust to a competitive league

      • Bartowski
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Weird to announce this with the two clubs fighting for the title.

        1. Hawk
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Same thing they did when they got Gotze. Had Dortmund as UCL finals opponent.

        2. El Presidente
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Are they really though?...

    3. Bounce
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      How many girls have said Happy Valentine's Day to you so far? I'm on 8 already.

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Seriously how old are you?!

        1. Bounce
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          29

      2. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Hahaha in school 25 years ago maybe 3

      3. Forza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I've said it to Ings' profile on the FPL site, and I'm sure he winked at me. Does that count?

      4. R.C
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thats a very low score, I am on 69 with 100 to go

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

        What's the safety score?

    4. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      As I’ve used my FH and BB, my plan is to navigate the upcoming doubles and BGW29 with FTs.

      This week I’m planning Antonio + DCL > Bamford + Ings for free.

      Then 26: Ings to Kane

      Then maybe bring Ings back if Saints have another double. Waiting to see confirmation of DGWs.

      Currently 2FT 4.5ITB
      McCarthy Martinez
      Cancelo Stones Dallas Mee Coufal
      Salah Bruno Son Gundogan Soucek
      DCL Antonio Watkins

      Seem sensible?

      Because I only have WC and TC left, I think I can hold my WC until 30ish - but 26/27/28 fixtures might make me reconsider

      Thanks!

    5. Plagued by indecision
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Obviously Bednarek is going to keep a clean sheet, as he is firmly rooted to my bench in third position.

      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Suprised he didn't sit on the wrong bench.

      2. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        You can’t really be surprised at wolves not scoring a goal

      3. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Of course, absolute shock that he is doing so against the world class offense of 20/21 Wolves.

      4. Plagued by indecision
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        LOL

    6. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Planning Raphinha for Soucek in DGW 25, but who should be benched?

      Current front 8.

      Bruno Soucek Son Grealish Gundogan
      Ings Bamford Watkins

      Alternatively I could do Dier to Vestegaard and leave Soucek on the bench.

      Thanks.

      1. John Nerdelbaum
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Probably Watkins against Leicester and you have Jack

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

          Yeah, that's what I'm currently on. Thanks.

    7. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Martinez has more total points than Sterling, Mane, Rashford and more than the combined total of all Arsenal keepers

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

        Fantastic

      2. circusmonkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Given that only one Arsenal keeper can play at any time, that's not surprising.

    8. Dele
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Kind of wish Ingsy stayed quiet. May have been less owned next week.

      Essential now.

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

        No one is.

      2. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        If Cavani scores i can see people getting him in too for Newcastle.

      3. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        He isn't essential mate

      4. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I have him. Hoping Wolves win in the second half to take the shine off his goal.

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

        If DCL fits, that will be dampened a bit

    9. Aurora Borealis?
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      WC already paying off. 67pts with 12 players still with games

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        same as me with 15 to go, injuries permitting

        no WC though 😉

        1. Aurora Borealis?
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Impressive. You BBing? Kicking myself about captaining Sterling instead of Gundo. Hopefully makes up for it against eve

          1. Hotdogs for Tea
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            yip, no idea though how many players I will end up with though

            1. Aurora Borealis?
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Well I’ll keep my fingers crossed for ya, and Hopefully meet you around the top of this week’s GW rank

              1. Hotdogs for Tea
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                you too fella, good luck

      2. Von Lipwig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Samw 🙂

    10. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Traore has 0 goals and just 1 assist with over 1400 mins played. Most overrated player in the league?

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

        Without Jimenez and Doherty they are all overrated.

      2. Bartowski
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Starting to see why Wolves kept punting him around for 60 million after having a decent season last year.

      3. @persecuted_by_mods
          3 years, 1 month ago

          He's regressing for sure, for now I'm blaming anti football Nuno. A decent manager could surely utilise Adama better than get the ball on the halfway line and run at them

      4. Sim Simma
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        ⚽ Team News 📰
        WEST BROM : Johnstone, Peltier, Ajayi, Bartley, Townsend, Yokuslu, Snodgrass, Maitland-Niles, Gallagher, Pereira, Diagne.
        Subs: Button, Furlong, Robson-Kanu, Robinson, Livermore, Phillips, Sawyers, O’Shea, Grant.

        MAN UTD : De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, McTominay, Fred, Fernandes, Rashford, Martial, Cavani.
        Subs: Henderson, Bailly, Greenwood, James, Telles, Matic, Williams, Van de Beek, Tuanzebe.

        1. AIRMILES
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Nice one

        2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Utd should tear WBA a new one

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

            There's no room for new ones.

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

          Rashford on the right?

        4. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Cavani let's go

        5. The Ilfordian
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Arrrggghhh Martial’s still there. He’s going to troll me again after dumping him

      5. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Let's go El Matador! Make me proud son!

      6. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Need a Shaw haul. Need a shawl.

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

          Shaw-Shank Redemption ?

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Well played Sir

        2. Optimus.
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          A fLuke would do

        3. estheblessed
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yes lol

      7. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Fernandes, Rashford, Martial, Cavani ... brutal

        1. AIRMILES
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Could be a big score.

        2. Flair
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Martial?

          1. Hotdogs for Tea
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            on his day he is unplayable, and it’s WBA 😉

      8. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Come on Minamino, grab me a goal son

      9. Dosh
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cavani hat trick incoming as a birthday present to himself

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

        People with the Free Hit left, what's your strategy?

        I was looking at using free transfers towards BGW29 and looks like I can get 10 players with no problems. Imagine others are in the same situation. That means I won't go for Leicester assets in that period, but saves me the FH for a later blank.

        1. George Agdgdgwngo
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Wc tonight. Fh 29

        2. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Play FH in 29, means I can ignore it and maximise the gameweeks before and after it

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

          Waiting for a small-ish DGW to exploit

        4. EmreCan Hustle
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah, I am saving my WC and FH for post GW 30. That might be the best possible differential. WC in GW 30 and FH sometime later in a DGW later on?

      11. Gudjohnsen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Who's on the right side in attack for United today?

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

          Probably Rashford.

      12. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Which is better?

        A) Soucek > Raphinha (bench Watkins)
        B) Dier > Vestegaard (play Watkins)

        Have Ings, Dallas and Bamford already.

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

          A

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

            Cheers.

      13. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Don't wanna humble brag, but I just love the feeling when your wildcard seems pretty good. 85 points with 10 players to go!

      14. Sim Simma
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Pen Wolves

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

          Harsh decision

          1. Eh, just one more thing ...
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Agreed ... very harsh but applying the rules it’s a pen these days .... sad.

      15. R.C
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Pen for Wolves

      16. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Am back after that Gundo TC and Martinez 'double cleansheet.' Next up us Bruno and AWB mega hauls. The jam continues.

      17. as33
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Any1 bought Richarlison for dgw?

      18. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Pick one:

        A. McCarthy (lee, CHE)
        B. Pope (WBA)

        1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          A but hope they do not concede too much for one pointers.

      19. R.C
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Neves goal Semedo assist