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Brighton are unchanged as they host Crystal Palace in the A23 derby.

Graham Potter has not been known for showing faith in personnel or systems during his time as a manager but five clean sheets in six matches has seemingly forced his hand.

It means further starts for Robert Sánchez (£4.5m) and Lewis Dunk (£4.9m), Brighton’s most popular defensive assets, although both of them can consider themselves differentials.

They are owned by 2.9% and 5.7% of Fantasy managers as of the Double Gameweek 25 deadline.

Thanks to his kind price and occasional route into Brighton’s midfield, Ben White (£4.4m) is catching the duo up although is still only in 2.2% of squads worldwide.

The cheapest members of Brighton’s resurgent back-line Joël Veltman (£4.3m) and Dan Burn (£4.2m) have not quite earned the same level of trust in the Fantasy community, perhaps based on recent line-ups.

Still, tonight marks Burn’s fourth successive Premier League start while Veltman has now featured from the beginning in nine of the last 10.

A positive result tonight could see each of them build on their 0.6% and 0.7% ownership respectively.

Steven Alzate (£4.2m) is in the left wing-back role again tonight with Yves Bissouma (£4.4m) and Pascal Groß (£5.8m) in central midfield.

Alexis Mac Allister (£5.3m) occupies the number 10 role behind Neal Maupay (£6.1m) and out-of-position FPL midfielder Leandro Trossard (£5.7m).

Crystal Palace line-up in 4-4-2 formation as they search for a first Premier League goal this season without Wilfried Zaha (£7.1m) in the side.

Jordan Ayew (£5.6m) and Jean-Philippe Mateta (£5.8m) are tasked with that job as tonight’s centre-forward while Eberechi Eze (£5.8m) starts on the left-hand side of midfield in front of Tyrick Mitchell (£3.9m).

His first start since Gameweek 23 keeps Patrick van Aanholt (£5.4m) on the bench for only the second time since Gameweek 21.

Double Gameweek 25 Line-ups

Brighton and Hove Albion XI (3-4-1-2): R Sánchez; Burn, Dunk, White; Alzate, Bissouma, Groß, Veltman; Mac Allister; Maupay, Trossard.

Crystal Palace XI (4-4-2): Guaita; Mitchell, Cahill, Kouyaté, J Ward; Eze, Riedewald, Milivojevic, A Townsend; Ayew, Mateta.

Double Gameweek 25 so far…

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  1. Paqueta Rice
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Any update on Cavani injury? Will he be fit for the double?

  2. McSauce
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Salah, bamford and Ings —> Son, Kane (c) + DCL (-8)

    A) yes
    B) madness

    1. TheDragon
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Love it if you weren’t selling Salah

      I can’t sell him before a v good DGW for a -8

    2. markus808
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Salah and Son are not the most in-form players if you get rid of Salah I wouldn't get Son.

    3. TomSaints
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Have you watched spurs recently?

      1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        They sucks. They do play great vs bad teams tho

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

    In order to get Kane in for gw 26 I could transfer Barnes in for Maddison. Good move or find another way?

    1. TheDragon
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Maddison might be injured

      A good move definitely

    2. Skymonkey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      If you're afraid of price fluctuations, go for it, but if not, wait for a press conference to see if Madders is fit

      1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        When's a presser

  4. F_Ivanovic
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    A) Son > Barnes
    Bamford > Kane

    B) Bamford > DCL

    A is for a -4. Have exact funds so would need to do it before price rises.

  5. Tomas_brolin
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Kilman, Soucek and Antonio to Targett, Barnes and Watkins makes sense right? After Midweek matches?

    Not mad keen on Watkins but he’s the best of the GW26 doublers who play in 29 at his price I think? Or would you go Maja?

  6. Leeds-Utd
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Is Kane Essential this Dgw?
    Only way of getting him is by losing Salah & Antonio
    For
    Barnes & Kane
    Worth it?

  7. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Is Sterling a sell ( and move to second defender) or hold with 2 double gameweeks in 26 and 27?

    A Keep existing Sterling Gundogan and Cancelo
    B Move to Gundogan Cancelo Dias/Stones

  8. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Would you sell Bednarek for a -4 to get a DGW defender?

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yup

    2. TheDragon
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yes - given his recent form even if the player you bring in scores 0 you’ll still probably be up on the transfer

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        He has been a true disappointment.

      2. People in Preston
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        My name is JohnnyRev7 and I endorse this comment.

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

      Yeah

    4. F_Ivanovic
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Depends who it is but probably not because he has a DGW the following week - and they've improved too recently.

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I don't count the Soton-City game, Bednarek will probably be lucky to score 1 point.

        1. Ze_Austin
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Yup. I think I'll TC Gundo I'm GW27

          1. Ze_Austin
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            *in not I'm

    5. fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone get his -7?

  9. SHOOTER MCGINN
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Bench boosting this crew:

    Martinez Pope
    Maguire Cancelo Dias Mee Mitchell
    Bruno Barnes Gundogan Raphinha Salah
    Kane(c) DCL Bamford

    0.9 ITB. Original plan was to ship Mitchell for someone. If he keeps his spot do you reckon Bamford -> Watkins is an option?

  10. Salah_Fingers
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    To get kane:

    A - Coufal to Mitchell
    B - Son to Barnes

    1. TheDragon
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      If you think Kane is essential then surely you also think Son is a good pick - so A

    2. Skymonkey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. Salah_Fingers
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks

  11. Daily-Hunter
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Hello folks, Im playin only at Fanteam and there are no chips, only WC.

    My team value is 105M and 0.7M ITB and 2nd WC open. Rank 671 / 25102 ( Top 2.67% )

    Mendy ( Pope )
    Cancelo Cresswell Dallas (Mee Rudiger )
    Bruno Gundogan ( March ) Salah Sterling
    ( Antonio ) Bamford Kane

    Wondering to go without WC and save it for GW30+ and go for extreme -20 hit like this:

    A: Martinez ( Mendy )
    Cancelo ( Dallas Mee ) Regulion Rudiger
    Barnes Bruno Gundogan Sterling Traore
    ( Antonio ) Kane Vardy

    Is it total madness? Should I use WC or go for lesser hit?

    B: Salah, Bamford >>> Barnes, Kane -4
    C: Sterling, Rashford >>> Son, Vardy -4
    D: Your advice.

    Im really confused what move to make... which way to go :-/ Thanks for any opinion.

    1. Daily-Hunter
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Current team no Kane but Rashford, I made mistake.

    2. Skymonkey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Don't go for extreme hit or WC. Pope is okay for DGW, 3 of your defs have DGW, 4 mids have DGW, and 2 fwds have DGWs. Just use those FTs to get 1 or 2 better defenders with favourable fixtures and save for GW 29, as currently, you only have 5 players who are playing BGW 29. In defence look to get Mee out for a better defender with better fixtures. Don't switch up the midfield as you already have a captain option in Kane

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      In FanTeam you can only play 11 players at a time, remember that.

      So I wouldn't do something so drastic. Just get a full team of doublers and you should be in decent shape.

    4. Daily-Hunter
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      If I wanna Kane... I had to get rid of Rashford or Sterling or Salah... Here some options :-/

      A: Bamford, Sterling, March, Cresswell >>> Kane, Barnes, Maitland, Regulion -12 ( 11 doublers )
      B: Salah, Mee, Bamford >>> Kane, Barnes, Regulion -8 ( 10 doublers )
      C: Cresswell, Salah, Antonio >>> Kane, Regulion, Maddison ( Injury? ) -8 ( 11 doublers )
      D: Rashford, Mee, Creswell >>> Kane, Regulion, West Brom defender -8 ( 10 doublers )
      E: Rashford, Cresswell >>> Kane, Evans/Pereira -4 ( 10 doublers )

  12. Boomerang V
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Who is the best pick for dgw26 and bgw29:
    A) Burn
    B) Veltman
    C) White

    Can´t afford Dunk

    1. Benjustjamin
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A

      1. Benjustjamin
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Konsa at 4.6 tho

        1. Boomerang V
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          good one!

  13. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Best option from these?

    A. Antonio Ings Raph -> Kane DCL Lookman -8 (3 games v 6)

    B Antonio Ings -> Kane Watkins (2 games v 4)

  14. Kevin Mirallas Appreciation
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Think I’ve settled on my WC.
    Martinez
    Dias Cancelo Aina
    Salah Bruno(C) Son Barnes Gundo
    Kane DCL
    Fabri White Struijk Davis
    Thoughts?

    1. Skymonkey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      well, whats your current team? way different than this? If not maybe also consider not WCing unless you wanna switch it up

      1. Kevin Mirallas Appreciation
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I don’t have Kane, Barnes, Aina and Martinez out of the starting XI and to get Kane would require multiple hits/Surgery (Might cap him too). Still worth it?

        1. Skymonkey
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Kane faces Burnley and Fulham who are improving, I wouldn't suggest getting 4 transfers in a WC as that is really low. Instead Captain DCL in my opinion and get Barnes if you can.

          1. Kevin Mirallas Appreciation
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Will consider it, cheers!

    2. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yawn.

      1. Kevin Mirallas Appreciation
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        My prior draft had Ricardo and Digne in if that’s more exciting??

  15. Aye
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    A) Raphinha and Ings > Son and DCL

    Or

    B) Bamford and Ings > Kane and DCL

    Basically a toss up between Son and Kane. Have a bit of value tied up in Bamford..

    1. Skymonkey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A) Kane on pens

      1. Skymonkey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I meant B oops

    2. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Already thinking B, see below

      1. Aye
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers!
        DCL could be gold this dgw

  16. Del Griffith
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Come on Palace! Please score a goal, just one will do!

  17. Avery
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Would you do DCL and Barnes (Lei) in for Son and Bamford for a -8 ???

    1. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Did it but for -4

    2. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Depends on rest of your team. I'd probably keep Son if you don't have Kane

      1. Avery
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I have Kane. To get DCL i need to make 2 x transfers and would prob put Watkins on Bench

        Martinez
        AWB | Dias | Konsa |
        Salah | Bruno | Son | Gundo | Foden
        Watkins | Kane
        ——
        Meslier | Bamford | Dallas| Coufal

        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Can you just get Barnes in, maybe for Foden? That's a pretty decent team and I wouldn't bench Watkins for his double (surely even he can score in 120 mins against Leeds or SHU even if Grealish out)

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

      I’m looking at Grealish and Bamford to Barnes and DCL -4

  18. Biggsy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    A. Zouma, Ings & Bamford to Aina (or similar cheap DGW Def), DCL and Kane for -8? Means 11 DGW (no BB).

    B. Just Kane to Ings and play Bamford for free (would likely still take a hit to change Zouma for a DGW)

    1. Iwantmorepointsthanks
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      That could actually work.

      1. Iwantmorepointsthanks
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Referring to A 🙂

    2. Aye
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I would do A if you are gonna captain one of them.

  19. Aaa
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Who to bin?

    Lowton or Mee?

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Mee because they'll score about the same points & Mee's a fair bit more expensive.

      You can get the likes of Shaw, Dunk, Stones etc for the same price as Mee.

      1. Biggsy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Agree

  20. Parsnips
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Grealish > Barnes
    And
    Dallas > Digne or Pereria
    Good moves?

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Wouldn't do first one until later this week. Good if Jack confirmed out

      1. Parsnips
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Ok. Who out of the two defenders though. Both look great

        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Leicester have some nice post-26 fixtures so Pereira for me. Would bring in some if I didn't have other fires to put out

    2. Marjie
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      That’s what I’m planning (with Pereira, a nice differential as under 1% owned).

    3. Clintymints
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Pereira really interests me

  21. Lucky Z
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Guys basically Grealish will just lose his DGW fixture, yes?

  22. Wag the Drog
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Best option through GW29?

    a) Spurs defender...who?
    b) Konsa/Targett (have Martinez)

  23. Geriatric Unathletic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Mee v tot + LEI Or one of Bamford/Raphina v Villa?
    I don't think Mee likely a clean sheet so probably 4 points at best?
    Raph and Bamford could easily get more in the single game, right ??

    1. Skymonkey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Bamford

    2. TomSaints
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Burnley are a frustrating team to play. Could get 1 clean sheet

  24. Boomerang V
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Do you think Maddison will play both games?

    1. Skymonkey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      yes, but a press conference will tell all. If he plays only one it'll be Leeds, enough for me to start him.

  25. 03farmboy
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Who’s best person to triple captain this game week?

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Wish I knew.

    2. Skymonkey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Kane, Bruno, DCL

    3. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      DCL.

    4. TomSaints
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Best (as in safest) is Fernandes, but his ownership will be high.

      I always think a TC should be a differential. Vardy a good shout?

  26. TomSaints
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    I wonder if Mitchell has his place back? A bench boost of Sanchez, Mitchell, Targett and Maja feels pretty uninspiring.

    Alternative is starting 11 and upgrade Ings to Kane / Vardy for 11 DGWs

  27. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Ederson and Digne or Martinez and Dias ?

    For WC

    1. Clintymints
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Tough one. A for maximising the mins

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I am tempted by A , but another Martinez haul will be painful. I also got him for 4.5m

        1. Clintymints
          • 16 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Hmm I’d go Martinez Dias then. I’ve both Ederson and mar to news for the city double but will be keeping Martinez and selling Ederson post doubles

          Go with Martinez Dias for future team planning post doubles

  28. Clintymints
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    This game is a snore fest

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I think no one is watching

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      You expected something else?

    3. Clintymints
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Tbf that goal was class 😆

  29. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Salah or Son on a WC. I won't captain Salah for a while

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      ?

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Son. I think Son because of the game in 29 and good double is still a really good option.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks. I have a WC btw

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          FH sorry

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

      I would do Salah, and transfer Son in for him in GW 28

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Hmmmm

    4. Clintymints
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Probably Son. Those fixtures plus almost feels like a punt at this stage

  30. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Palace goal

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nice.

      Back heel... Lovely